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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7963406 | Long gun storage method A method enabling a long gun to be stored upright in a cabinet having a floor and an overhanging surface. The apparatus has: (a) a rod having a thickness less than the inside diameter of the gun barrel and having a length greater than the difference between the heig... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7857149 | Gun storage carousel A gun carousel 100 including a main post 102 secured to a base 104, a center wing 106 secured to the middle portion of main post 102, and a top cabinet 108 secured to the upper end of main post 102. The base 104 | 12/28/2010 |
| 7770740 | Support arrangement for the lower end of an upright elongated article, such as a firearm or related accessory A support for the lower ends of elongated articles stored in an upright position, such as the lower ends of firearms contained within a storage cabinet. The support includes a base, and one or more support members are releasably engageable with the base. Each suppor... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7584861 | Expandable modular rack for storing at least one pistol of any width and/or at least one similarly configured item in its/their normal upright position An expandable modular rack for storing at least one pistol of any width and/or at least one similarly configured item in its/their normal upright position. The expandable modular rack includes at least one first member, at least one second member, and at least one t... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7559428 | Gun rack A gun rack comprising a plurality of swivel shoes and a plate or disc, wherein each swivel shoe is pivotally attached on either side to a bracket on the plate or disc, and wherein the swivel shoe is shaped to hold the butt of a gun. A gun rack comprising a top recei... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7500572 | High security display system for firearms An apparatus for securely storing a plurality of firearms has multiple options for locking arms while displaying the firearms. A gang locking system includes first lock members associated with each firearm. The first lock members shift between a locked position and ... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7467719 | Mobile storage system for weapons and weapon accessories The invention is summarized as mobile storage system for weapons and weapon accessories (generally referred to herein as the “mobile storage system”). The mobile storage system is a tool-less system that quickly, conveniently, compactly and securely stores shotg... | 12/23/2008 |
| 7409790 | Gun safe door storage system A gun safe door storage system is permanently affixed to an interior surface of a gun safe door. The door storage system comprises a plurality of integrated pouches or pockets and a rack arranged such that the pouches or pockets are accessible even when the rack is ... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7281346 | Portable gun support case A portable gun support case having gun support members firmly held in place on the case by retaining members attached to the case. The case has a lower box and an upper box which includes two longitudinal box or cover sections pivotally mounted on the lower box. Whe... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7270241 | Device for supporting and retaining objects to be displayed and associated display system A device for housing and retaining objects to be displayed, comprising a fixed upright housing at least one rotating element in the form of a circle segment, the circumference of which consists of an annular edge extending over a center angle such as to define an em... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7219464 | Locking storage systems for fishing rods A locking storage system for fishing rods includes a retention base, a sliding lock plate and a plurality of rod collars. A plurality of openings are formed through the retention base. A rod collar is inserted through the openings. The rod collar is sized to receive... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7197844 | Gun support A bipod type gun support has a generally cylindrical hub that defines a barrel-receiving bore that can be slipped onto and off of the muzzle end of the gun. Downwardly diverging legs are integrally joined to opposite sides of the hub to present a one-piece construct... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7165750 | Weapon caddy A caddy is provided for supporting a weapon such as a rifle, gun, pistol, cross bow, or long bow while hunting. The caddy serves as an adjustable cradle for supporting the weapon while aiming at a target and a safety device for transporting the weapon. The caddy may... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7159711 | Case for transporting handguns The present invention provides for a case for transporting handguns and methods of using and manufacturing the same. In one embodiment, the case is comprised of (i) an expansion mechanism located within the case, having a mounting bar coupled thereto and configured ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7137511 | Mobile storage system for weapons and weapon accessories The invention is summarized as mobile storage system for weapons and weapon accessories (generally referred to herein as the “mobile storage system”). The mobile storage system is a tool-less system that stores shotguns, rifles, pistols, ammunition, and other ac... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7124530 | Gun holder apparatus A gun holder for a shotgun or rifle is provided which permits accommodation of shotguns or rifles of various lengths and including single barrel, side-by-side and over-and-under shotguns and permits the positioning of the shotgun at various heights along the vertica... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7100517 | Ergonomic computer work station An ergonomic work station for computer components or for other purposes that is especially adapted for use by an individual having decreased mobility due to back pain or other conditions. The work station includes a base that extends beneath a chair or bed. A suppor... | 09/05/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6997021 | Adjustable locking strap An adjustable locking strap includes a first loop, a second loop, and an adjustable strap extending therebetween. The second loop can be adjustable in size. The first loop can be fit about a first end of the elongate object, and the second loop can be positioned abo... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6993942 | Adjustable locking strap apparatus An adjustable locking strap apparatus for locking an elongate object includes a first loop, a second loop, and an adjustable strap extending therebetween. The loops can be fit about ends of the elongate object. One loop could be adjusted adjusted for proper size. Th... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6986446 | Gun mount apparatus A mounting apparatus for supporting an article, such as a weapon within a vehicle. ... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6986489 | Configurable mount for a peripheral device Mounting system for mounting an adjustable arm for a peripheral device. The system includes a set of components which may be configured to create a clamp mount, a wall mount, a reverse wall mount, or table or flat mount, a panel mount and a slat mount. The component... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6951289 | Safety support for a long barreled weapon A safety grip for securing a long barreled weapon during transportation or when not in use, comprising a mounting bracket for securely mounting the grip to a stable surface. A nesting pad is supported by the bracket over a recess in the bracket. The nesting pad has ... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6935517 | Snowboard support and display rack A snowboard support and display rack, for selectively supporting and displaying a snowboard upon a vertical support structure. The rack comprises a left engagement member and a right engagement member, each comprising a front prong, a rear prong, a junction located ... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6935065 | Gun support A gun holder and support apparatus that combines multiple gun engagement functions in a compact adjustable transportable configuration. The gun support device provides for a self-supporting and portable field gun holder with adjustment brackets to accommodate differ... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6932221 | Mounting apparatus A mounting apparatus includes a base having a first and a second end. A first support member is positioned on the first end of the base and a second support member is positioned on the second end of the base. A locking bar is pivotably secured at one end to the seco... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6932223 | Combination suspension rack A combination suspension rack includes a base portion, and two receiving portions each formed on the base portion. Each of the two receiving portions has an insertion hole having a wall formed with a plurality of elastic clamping plates. Thus, the tool, such as the ... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6932224 | Lockable fishing rod rack A lockable fishing rod rack for holding a multiple number of fishing rods made of materials resisting corrosion and compatible with the environment in which a first rack member and a second rack member are slideable relative to each other so that in one position of ... | 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 |
| 6913286 | Multi-purpose adjustable carrier for all-terrain vehicles An adjustable carrier for attachment to a vehicle which includes a holding member that has a first arm and a second arm with at least one aperture and at least one hook. The holding member further includes an intermediate base interconnecting the first arm to the se... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6880282 | Lockable firearm safety device A lockable safety device for use with a firearm. The device comprises a clamp or bracket that is engageable with a locking bar. When the clamp and locking bar are engaged with a firearm, access to, and use of, the firearm is restricted. The clamp can comprise a thir... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6868975 | Revolving gun safety cabinet A revolving gun safety cabinet for holding and securing a plurality of rifles, shotguns and pistols. The revolving gun safety cabinet is made up of a multisided cabinet shell, a multisided storage compartment base used to support the multisided cabinet shell and to ... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6863187 | Gun support apparatus A gun support apparatus having two cooperatively engageable, elongate body sections adapted to receive and support a rifle or shotgun with the barrel in an upright position, in combination with at least one mounting bracket that releasably engages at least one of th... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6860055 | Adjustable rifle support A portable support apparatus provides for fine vertical adjustment of a support element for the forward portion of a rifle with a motion control including a worm gear and a rack and pinion. Whatever elevation is selected by rotation of the control will be maintained... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6843015 | Bipod for firearms A bipod for a firearm, or other equipment utilizing a multiple-leg pod, is provided that features easy, snap-apart and snap-together legs and snap-on and snap-off connection of the bipod to a ball or knob on the firearm or other equipment. The legs are preferably re... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6834454 | Lockable mounting and storing device for long barrel firearms A device for safely storing a firearm such as a rifle or shotgun includes a frame for securing the device to a surface such as a vehicle floorboard or the like. The device is defined by a locking system for closing off the end of a barrel and the clip area as well a... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6820362 | Latch and locking assembly A latch and locking assembly. The latch comprising a hasp member. The hasp having a base wall, a side wall and an attachment member. The base wall including a mounting structure for mounting the base wall to a first structure. The side wall having an aperture. The a... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6817477 | Device for locking firearms and other articles A mounting apparatus includes a base, a first support member position on the base, a second support member positioned on the base and spaced apart from the first support member and a movable locking bar that extends between the first and second support member. The b... | 11/16/2004 |
| 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 |
