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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7360648 | Gun protector A casing for enveloping and protecting a firearm comprising of a body section having a front portion, a middle portion, a rear portion, an upper edge and a plurality of lower edges. The upper edge extending longitudinally between a firearm barrel end of the casing a... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7325681 | Luggage with compartment for takedown long arm A piece of luggage has a closable case having an interior, a partition subdividing the interior into a gun compartment adapted to hold a gun and another compartment adapted to hold personal items. The gun is secured in place in the gun compartment. The case is elong... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7290821 | Tailgate seatback and accessory holding system A tailgate seatback and accessory holding system includes an elongated member that has a first end and a second end. Each of the first and second ends has a slot extending therein. The slots are each configured to releasably receive one of a pair of locking members ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7270254 | Gun sling A gun sling includes two straps for attaching to upper and a lower gun sling swivels on the gun to be carried. Each strap includes a padded portion at an upper end for engaging a shoulder when in use and a means for adjusting the length at the lower end of each stra... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7069624 | Attachment of a sling A sling for carrying an elongate item such as a shoulder weapon having a buttstock and a forward end. In one embodiment, a bight of relatively small strap material is held in a sling swivel by a stopper mounted on the bight so that it can be passed through the sling... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7066366 | Long gun carrying system for all terrain vehicles A long gun carrying system for all terrain vehicles that incorporates a support structure that will mount on a rear deck or rack on an ATV and that will support a channel member to receive a soft gun case. The soft gun case is attached to the channel member and the ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7059502 | Sling for a shoulder weapon A sling for a shoulder weapon, such as a military assault rifle or carbine, in which the effective length of the sling can be extended quickly and quietly and then easily and quietly retracted to the original length. A quick release plate and an engagement member co... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7047771 | Universally adjustable gun rack and lock assembly A gun lock for receiving and clamping a cross-sectional portion of a firearm. A slide bar is provided for mounting the gun lock to a surface in a storage location. A locking assembly slidably mountable to the slide bar is provided. A set screw assembly for releasabl... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7048161 | Ergonomically curved weapon sling An ergonomic weapon sling includes an elongate strap having a preformed permanent curved shape adapted to conform to the anatomical contour of the user's body along an elongate area of contact between the strap and the body. First and second fasteners are carried on... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6986446 | Gun mount apparatus A mounting apparatus for supporting an article, such as a weapon within a vehicle. ... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6932254 | Sling for carrying objects The carrying sling of the present invention comprises a length of flexible webbing in the form of a strap being twice folded back on itself to form first, second and third reaches between the first and second ends of the strap. The ends of the strap include apparatu... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6929223 | Air cushioned grippers for article holders An article holder comprising bifurcated arms extending upwardly from a base to receive and hold articles inserted downwardly into the holder within cushioning, resilient fingers extending inwardly from the bifurcated arms to engage the inserted article and wherein t... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6902089 | Quick release tool mounting bracket A tool bracket for elongated tools. The tool bracket includes a mounting base having a mechanism for attaching to an external structure, a forked tool holder rotatably coupled to the mounting base and having pair of interconnected tines projecting from a neck portio... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6863199 | Snowboard rack for snowmobiles A snowboard rack for snowmobiles to aid snowmobile operators in safely carrying and transporting snowboards, as attached to a snowmobile machine for recreation or other purposes. A frame attachment member is secured to an underside, typically the belly pan, of a fro... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6843393 | Adjustable leather rifle sling The adjustable leather rifle sling is a shoulder sling for carrying a rifle, shotgun, or other long gun. The adjustable leather rifle sling is formed from a single leather strap. A large adjustable loop is formed in one end of the leather strap, and secured by a sli... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6843395 | Deer stand and gun carrier A deer stand & gun carrier that includes structures for attaching guns and hunting stands and a bracket for securing the carrier to a carrying rack of an all terrain vehicle. ... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6793108 | Pivoting assembly for holding a gun or a bow An apparatus for holding a gun or a bow securely to an all terrain vehicle. The apparatus has one or more adjustable support arms each having a quick release and lock mechanism. The support arms serve as a way to allow the gun or bow to fit closely to the contour of... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6793109 | Offset holding device An offset holding device configured to be attached to a support structure and to carry elongate objects, including an attachment base configured to be attached to the support structure. A holding member can be attached to the attachment base and can include a genera... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6789712 | Offset holding device An offset utility holding device configured to be attached to a cargo rack of a vehicle and to carry elongated objects includes a support base for attachment to a cargo rack of a vehicle, an offset mounting stem extending upwardly from the support base at an incline... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6766927 | Vehicle gun holder A gun holder for use in vehicles comprises a pair of elongated bendable sidewalls having upper and lower portions. The upper portions of the sidewalls are joined by a strip of flexible material. The cross-sectional shape of the sidewalls forms generally a “V” sh... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6763987 | Backpack with incorporated gun scabbard A method of forming a backpack with an integral gun scabbard has been devised whereby the user has a convenient place for the storage and carriage of a rifle, shotgun, or other long gun type of firearm, and simultaneously can store and carry a variety of other sundr... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6761294 | Gun sling A sling assembly includes first and second straps with a shoulder pad therebetween, the straps releasably attachable to a user's belt. A flexible strap extending from the sling assembly includes a female fastener for connection to a male fastener previously affixed ... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6749099 | Firearm rest having shock absorbing line A firearm rest for a firearm having a butt stock. The gun rest includes a base that may be slipped onto a belt and further includes an elastic line depending from the base. The elastic line forms a loop. The butt stock is placed into the loop and on the end of the l... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6742687 | Vehicle mounted locking firearm support Modular, firearm support cradles, an assembled rack and means for securing the cradles and rack to a variety of vehicle configurations. The rack includes a longitudinal frame member and from which project multiple padded cradles. Strap fasteners and lock means respe... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6705498 | Adjustable gun case bracket An adjustable bracket for carrying a gun case on a vehicle consists of a plate to be attached to the vehicle, a gun case carrier, and an adjustable linkage connecting the plate to the gun case carrier. The adjustable linkage allows the gun case carrier to be rotated... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6695183 | Cushioned article holder An article holder particularly for use with all-terrain vehicles and comprising bifurcated arms, with or without fins or other holding structures extending between the arms and a cushioning web between the arms at the junction of the arms to provide a cus... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6672492 | Rifle sling A rifle sling for transporting a rifle and steadying the rifle during firing is herein disclosed. The sling comprises a strap that is attached at one end near the muzzle of the rifle and at a second end near the butt of the rifle. An intermediate portion ... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6634530 | Mounted gun housing The present invention for a mounted gun case, for an ATV and the like, comprises a protective gun housing with an opening on the top through which a gun may pass. The protective gun housing is connected to a mounting assembly designed to attach to handle ... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6626339 | Holder mounted bag A holder mounted bag, comprising a flexible case configured to enclose an object and a portion of a holder upon which the object is disposed, and configured to be opened to allow access to the object while the case remains attached to the holder. The bag ... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6601742 | Apparatus for quick access to weaponry A combination holster for weapons having a front stock and a butt-stock, comprising a front stock holster having interior and exterior portions, the interior portion mimicking the contour of the front stock, and a butt-stock retraction element connected t... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6588637 | Holding device with alternating length gripping fins A utility holding device configured to be attached to a utility structure and to carry elongated objects includes a support base, a mounting stem supported by the support base, and a generally U-shaped holding member supported by the mounting stem. The U-... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6533149 | Safety holster for preventing access to a firearm by unauthorized users A safety holster for a firearm, including two pivotally mounted retaining members that cooperate to engage the trigger guard of the firearm and prevent withdrawal of the firearm from the holster by anyone other than an authorized user of the firearm. The ... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6520390 | Tactical sling system An adjustable sling system provides a quick release fitting which enables a sling system to transition from a close to the body quick fire position to an away from the body aiming position. The adjustable sling system incorporates a first end having a fir... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6499780 | Soft sided gun case with retractable legs A gun case with retractable legs includes a gun case that has a top and a bottom and is capable of enclosing a gun. A frame is connected to the bottom of the gun case. The frame has an upper end and a grounded end, a first leg and a second leg are pivotal... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6484913 | Bracket assembly for all terrain vehicle handle bars An article support bracket that will securely mount to an upwardly extending portion of a handlebar of an all terrain vehicle and that will extend upwardly from the mounting connection between and around vehicle components also attached to the vehicle han... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6457618 | All terrain vehicle rear deck bracket assembly An all terrain vehicle (ATV) mounting bracket assembly that is adapted to mount to the rear deck of an ATV and to hold a scabbard or gun case outwardly of either side or the rear of the vehicle and in position to allow a tong gun to be easily inserted int... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6443346 | Gun rack for nondestructive use in vehicle A gun rack for nondestructive use in any of a variety of vehicle models generally comprises two substantially L-shaped vehicle engagement members and a cross bar disposed therebetween. The cross bar comprises at least one trough adapted to support the sto... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6438885 | Weapon trigger guard apparatus A weapon trigger guard apparatus is provided for use on a gun rack having a support member and a lock coupled to the support member. The weapon trigger guard apparatus comprises a base rigidly coupled to the support member of the rack, and a cover pivotab... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6405909 | Seat-mounted gun and rod holder A vehicle seat-mounted gun and rod holder. Preferred embodiments include a strap embodiment that is attached by way of a strap to the crown or headrest of a vehicle seat, a cap embodiment that is attached by way of a cap to the crown of a vehicle seat, a ... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6382484 | Gun boot mount for ATV A gun-mounting bracket for ATV's adaptive to a variety of cargo racks generally employed by ATV's and further providing adaptability to a wide range of gun scabbards or boots designed for a variety of different type guns. The bracket includes a base plate... | 05/07/2002 |
