US5149900A
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Firearm support with seat
Assignee: TONOLOWAY TACK DRIVERS
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Filing: 1991-11-29
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Granted: 1992-09-22
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Expires: 2011-11-29
Abstract
Abstract A firearm support and seat arrangement is revealed, comprising a tripod supported seat assembly, an articulating support arm assembly which includes individual arm segments pivotally connected to one another, and a cradle means for supporting the firearm. The support is also well suited to support a variety of other motion sensitive devices including cameras, sensors, transmitters and other recording equipment.
Inventors
- 👤 Bruce Buck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 02:42
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41A; F41A23/00; F41A23/02; F41A23/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
Firearm support and seat arrangement, comprising, in combination: (a) support means including a tripod supported seat assembly; (b) an articulating support arm assembly comprising a plurality of individual arm segments pivotally coupled together one to another to form said articulating support arm assembly, pivot assemblies arranged to pivotally interconnect individual arm segments to neighboring arm segments, and with each individual pivot assembly providing for relative motion, between adjacent arm segments about two axes of rotation, with said axes of rotation being disposed at right angles, one to the other; (c) said pivot assemblies further including means for accommodating pivotal motion about axes arranged along vertically spaced apart horizontal planes, and at least one pivot assembly accommodating motion along a generally horizontal axis and with the other accommodating motion about a generally vertical axis; and (d) cradle means coupled to the distal end of said articulating support arm assembly for actively positionably retaining a firearm in cradled relationship therewithin.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
Firearm support and seat arrangement, comprising, in combination: (a) support means including a tripod supported seat assembly; (b) an articulating support arm assembly comprising a plurality of individual arm segments pivotally coupled together one to another to form said articulating support arm assembly, pivot assemblies arranged to pivotally interconnect individual arm segments to neighboring arm segments, and with each individual pivot assembly providing for relative motion, between adjacent arm segments about two axes of rotation, with said axes of rotation being disposed at right angles, one to the other; (c) said pivot assemblies further including means for accommodating pivotal motion about axes arranged along vertically spaced apart horizontal planes, and at least one pivot assembly accommodating motion along a generally horizontal axis and with the other accommodating motion about a generally vertical axis; and (d) cradle means coupled to the distal end of said articulating support arm assembly for actively positionably retaining a firearm in cradled relationship therewithin.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
The device described in claim 1 wherein said tripod supported seat assembly contains at least one leg which is pivotally secured about a generally vertically disposed axis, and wherein said tripod supported seat assembly contains at least one leg which is pivotally secured about a generally horizontally disposed axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device described in claim 1 wherein said firearm support and seat arrangement is collapsible and contains a carrying strap.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device described in claim 1 wherein the seat portion of said seat arrangement is rotatable about a generally vertical axis.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device described in claim 2 wherein said firearm support and seat arrangement is collapsible and contains a carrying strap.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device described in claim 2 wherein the seat portion of said seat arrangement is rotatable about a generally vertical axis.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device described in claim 3 wherein the seat portion of said seat arrangement is rotatable about a generally vertical axis.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
152 words
Support and seat arrangement, comprising, in combination: (a) support means including a tripod supported seat assembly; (b) an articulating support arm assembly comprising a plurality of individual arm segments pivotally coupled together one to another to form said articulating support arm assembly, pivot assemblies arranged to pivotally interconnect individual arm segments to neighboring arm segments, and with each individual pivot assembly providing for relative motion, between adjacent arm segments about two axes of rotation, with said axes of rotation being disposed at right angles, one to the other; (c) said pivot assembles further including means for accommodating pivotal motion about axes arranged along vertically spaced apart horizontal planes, and at least one pivot assembly accommodating motion along a generally horizontal axis and with the other accommodating motion about a generally vertical axis; and (d) means coupled to the distal end of said articulating support arm assembly for actively positionably retaining an apparatus.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
152 words
Support and seat arrangement, comprising, in combination: (a) support means including a tripod supported seat assembly; (b) an articulating support arm assembly comprising a plurality of individual arm segments pivotally coupled together one to another to form said articulating support arm assembly, pivot assemblies arranged to pivotally interconnect individual arm segments to neighboring arm segments, and with each individual pivot assembly providing for relative motion, between adjacent arm segments about two axes of rotation, with said axes of rotation being disposed at right angles, one to the other; (c) said pivot assembles further including means for accommodating pivotal motion about axes arranged along vertically spaced apart horizontal planes, and at least one pivot assembly accommodating motion along a generally horizontal axis and with the other accommodating motion about a generally vertical axis; and (d) means coupled to the distal end of said articulating support arm assembly for actively positionably retaining an apparatus.
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