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US5168994A
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Handgun storage container
Assignee: Bianchi International Inc
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Filing: 1992-01-09
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Granted: 1992-12-08
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Expires: 2012-01-09
Abstract
Abstract A handgun storage container is disclosed comprising a box-like enclosure having a base and an operable cover. The container is dimensioned to hold a single handgun of any of a wide variety of types and sizes. A pair of handgun holding fixtures are adjustable located within the container for engaging a handgun at two spaced locations and to precisely locate the handgun within the container. A keyless lock is used to secure the cover from opening by unauthorized persons. The container is dimensioned to locate the handgun for storage or removal by grasping the grip of the handgun and thrusting it directly into the container and automatically engaging the holding fixtures.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J. Beletsky
- 👤 Jack B. Corwin
- 👤 Gary W. French
- 👤 Robert G. Morrison
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 03:39
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41C; F41C33/00; F41C33/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/912
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
186 words
A handgun storage container comprising: a housing including a base, an openable cover defining the walls enclosing a handgun storage space, said cover being hinged to said base for opening one end of said container, the opening being dimensioned to allow the entrance of a hand to grasp the handgun by its grip and to remove the handgun by withdrawal of the handgun through said opening; said housing dimensioned to hold a handgun of any of a range of sizes of handguns; means within said housing for positioning a handgun therein with the grip of the handgun accessible through the opening exposed when said cover is opened said positioning means including a pair of fixtures, one engaging the barrel portion of a handgun stored in the container and the second fixture engaging a second portion of a handgun, said second portion spaced from the first portion thereof; said fixtures positioned to engage and release a handgun when in the container by movement to or from the opening of the container; and means for locking said cover to close said container and to prevent unauthorized opening thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
186 words
A handgun storage container comprising: a housing including a base, an openable cover defining the walls enclosing a handgun storage space, said cover being hinged to said base for opening one end of said container, the opening being dimensioned to allow the entrance of a hand to grasp the handgun by its grip and to remove the handgun by withdrawal of the handgun through said opening; said housing dimensioned to hold a handgun of any of a range of sizes of handguns; means within said housing for positioning a handgun therein with the grip of the handgun accessible through the opening exposed when said cover is opened said positioning means including a pair of fixtures, one engaging the barrel portion of a handgun stored in the container and the second fixture engaging a second portion of a handgun, said second portion spaced from the first portion thereof; said fixtures positioned to engage and release a handgun when in the container by movement to or from the opening of the container; and means for locking said cover to close said container and to prevent unauthorized opening thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A handgun storage contained in accordance with claim 1 wherein said second fixture engages the trigger assembly of a handgun stored in the container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A handgun storage container in accordance with claim 1 wherein said first fixture comprises an elongated member dimensioned to enter the barrel of a handgun and thereby position the handgun within the container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
A handgun storage contained in accordance with claim 3 wherein said elongated member comprises a rod including one end region adjustably secured to said container and a free end spaced from the container base and extending toward the opening in said container for locating and securing the barrel region of a handgun.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
A handgun storage container in accordance with claim 1 wherein said second fixture includes an attachment portion for securing said second fixture to said container and a jaw portion for engaging the trigger guard of a handgun stored in said container.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
A handgun storage container in accordance with claim 1 wherein in said first and second fixtures are each adjustably secured to said container to allow adjustment for different handguns.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
A handgun storage container in accordance with claim 1 said first fixture is movable to two different positions with respect to said second fixture to allow either left hand or right hand insertion and removal of a handgun from said container.
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