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US4967497A
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Adjustable and collapsible gun and rifle support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-09-15
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Granted: 1990-11-06
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Expires: 2009-09-15
Abstract
Abstract A collapsible and adjustable firearm support, the present invention comprises a vertical support member with means for supporting a gun cradle and a horizontal support member, said vertical and horizontal support members pivotally connected to a hub; connecting arm means joining said vertical and horizontal members, said connecting arm being pivotally connected to said vertical member and slidably connected to said horizontal member such that the height and position of said vertical member is adjusted; leg means for pivotally connected to said hub for supporting said firearms support; said leg means being pivotable with respect to said vertical member whereby said leg means can support said prior arm support on an inclined surface; and gun cradle means for supporting a firearm.
Inventors
- 👤 Brian J. Yakscoe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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2026-11-01 21:32
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16M; F16M13/00; F16M13/04; F16M11/00; F16M11/02; F16M11/04; F16M11/06; F16M11/10; F16M11/20; F16M11/2007; F16M11/2021; F16M11/2028; F16M11/2092; F16M11/24; F16M11/26; F16M11/28; F16M11/32; F16M11/34; F41; F41A; F41A23/00; F41A23/02; F41A23/12; F41A23/14; F16M2200/00; F16M2200/02; F16M2200/025; F16M2200/027
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A collapsible firearm support comprising: a vertical support member including means for supporting a gun cradle; a horizontal support member, said vertical and horizontal support members being pivotally connected to a hub; connecting arm means joining said vertical and horizontal members, a first end of said connecting arm means being pivotally connected to said vertical member and a second end of said connecting arm means being slidably connected to said horizontal member such that the height and relative position of said vertical member may be adjusted, and further permitting said firearm support to be collapsed and stored; leg means pivotally connected to said hub for supporting said firearms support; said leg means being pivotable with respect to said vertical member whereby said leg means can support said firearm support on an inclined surface; and gun cradle means for supporting a firearm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A collapsible firearm support comprising: a vertical support member including means for supporting a gun cradle; a horizontal support member, said vertical and horizontal support members being pivotally connected to a hub; connecting arm means joining said vertical and horizontal members, a first end of said connecting arm means being pivotally connected to said vertical member and a second end of said connecting arm means being slidably connected to said horizontal member such that the height and relative position of said vertical member may be adjusted, and further permitting said firearm support to be collapsed and stored; leg means pivotally connected to said hub for supporting said firearms support; said leg means being pivotable with respect to said vertical member whereby said leg means can support said firearm support on an inclined surface; and gun cradle means for supporting a firearm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The collapsible firearm support of claim 1 wherein said gun cradle means is designed to support a rifle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The collapsible firearm support of claim 1 wherein said gun cradle is designed to support a hand gun.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The collapsible firearm support of claim 1 wherein said gun cradle is designed to support a shotgun.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The collapsible firearm support of claim 1 wherein said gun cradle is vertically pivotable.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
154 words
A collapsible firearm support comprising: a telescoping vertical support member with means for supporting a gun cradle; a telescoping horizontal support member, said telescoping vertical and horizontal support members being pivotally connected to a hub; connecting arm means joining said vertical and horizontal members, a first end of said connecting arm being pivotally connected to said vertical member and a second end of said connecting arm means being slidably connected to said horizontal member such that the height and position of said vertical member may be adjusted; connecting means coupled to said second end of said connecting arm means for locking the position of connecting arm on said horizontal member. leg means pivotally connected to said hub for supporting said firearms support; said leg means being pivotable with respect to said vertical member whereby said leg means can support said firearm support on an inclined surface; and gun cradle means for supporting a firearm.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
154 words
A collapsible firearm support comprising: a telescoping vertical support member with means for supporting a gun cradle; a telescoping horizontal support member, said telescoping vertical and horizontal support members being pivotally connected to a hub; connecting arm means joining said vertical and horizontal members, a first end of said connecting arm being pivotally connected to said vertical member and a second end of said connecting arm means being slidably connected to said horizontal member such that the height and position of said vertical member may be adjusted; connecting means coupled to said second end of said connecting arm means for locking the position of connecting arm on said horizontal member. leg means pivotally connected to said hub for supporting said firearms support; said leg means being pivotable with respect to said vertical member whereby said leg means can support said firearm support on an inclined surface; and gun cradle means for supporting a firearm.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The collapsible firearm support of claim 6 wherein said gun cradle means is designed to support a rifle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The collapsible firearm support of claim 6 wherein said gun cradle is designed to support a hand gun.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The collapsible firearm support of claim 6 wherein said gun cradle is designed to support a shotgun.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
The collapsible firearm support of claim 6 wherein said gun cradle is vertically pivotable.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
155 words
A collapsible firearm support comprising: a telescoping vertical support member with means for supporting a gun cradle and a telescoping horizontal support member, said vertical and horizontal support members being pivotally connected to a hub; connecting arm means joining said vertical and horizontal members, a first end of said connecting arm being pivotally connected to said vertical member and second end of said connecting arm means being slidably connected to said horizontal member such that the height and position of said vertical member may be adjusted; connecting means coupled to said second end of said connecting arm means for locking the position of connecting arm on said horizontal member; leg means pivotally connected to said hub for supporting said firearms support; said leg means being pivotable with respect to said vertical member whereby said leg means can support said firearm support on an inclined surface; and vertically pivotable gun cradle means for supporting a firearm.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
155 words
A collapsible firearm support comprising: a telescoping vertical support member with means for supporting a gun cradle and a telescoping horizontal support member, said vertical and horizontal support members being pivotally connected to a hub; connecting arm means joining said vertical and horizontal members, a first end of said connecting arm being pivotally connected to said vertical member and second end of said connecting arm means being slidably connected to said horizontal member such that the height and position of said vertical member may be adjusted; connecting means coupled to said second end of said connecting arm means for locking the position of connecting arm on said horizontal member; leg means pivotally connected to said hub for supporting said firearms support; said leg means being pivotable with respect to said vertical member whereby said leg means can support said firearm support on an inclined surface; and vertically pivotable gun cradle means for supporting a firearm.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
165 words
A collapsible firearm support comprising: a vertical support member with means for supporting a gun cradle and a horizontal support member, said vertical and horizontal support members being pivotally connected to a hub; connecting arm means joining said vertical and horizontal members, a first end of said connecting arm being pivotally connected to said vertical member and a second end of said connecting arm means being slidably connected to said horizontal member such that the height and position of said vertical member may be adjusted, and further permitting said firearm support to be collapsed and stored; connecting means coupled to said second end of said connecting arm means for locking the position of connecting arm on said horizontal member; leg means pivotally connected to said hub for supporting said firearms support; said leg means being pivotable with respect to said vertical member whereby said leg means can support said prior arm support on an inclined surface; and pivotable gun cradle means for supporting a firearm.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
165 words
A collapsible firearm support comprising: a vertical support member with means for supporting a gun cradle and a horizontal support member, said vertical and horizontal support members being pivotally connected to a hub; connecting arm means joining said vertical and horizontal members, a first end of said connecting arm being pivotally connected to said vertical member and a second end of said connecting arm means being slidably connected to said horizontal member such that the height and position of said vertical member may be adjusted, and further permitting said firearm support to be collapsed and stored; connecting means coupled to said second end of said connecting arm means for locking the position of connecting arm on said horizontal member; leg means pivotally connected to said hub for supporting said firearms support; said leg means being pivotable with respect to said vertical member whereby said leg means can support said prior arm support on an inclined surface; and pivotable gun cradle means for supporting a firearm.
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