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US3235997A
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Bipod gun mount
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-12-16
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Granted: 1966-02-22
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Expires: 1984-12-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene M Stoner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:50
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41A; F41A23/00; F41A23/02; F41A23/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A BIPOD ADAPTED TO BE DETACHABLY CONNECTED TO A SMALL ARMS WEAPON FOR SUPPORTING THE WEAPON IN FIRING POSITION, COMPRISING A PAIR OF EXTENSIBLE AND RETRACTABLE LEGS, A PAIR OF BRACKETS CONNECTED TO THE UPPER ENDS OF SAID LEGS, MEANS PIVOTALLY CONNECTING SAID BRACKETS AND SAID LEGS FOR ROTATION ABOUT AN AXIS PERPENDICULAR TO SAID LEGS, THE BRACKETS HAVING OPPOSED JAWS ABOVE SAID AXIS FOR ENGAGING A SMALL ARMS WEAPON, AND SPRING MEANS URGING SAID BRACKETS AND SAID LEGS ABOUT AND SAID AXIS IN THE DIRECTION WHICH MOVES SAID OPPOSED JAWS TOWARD EACH OTHER AND SAID LEGS AWAY FROM ONE ANOTHER, EACH OF SAID LEGS INCLUDING FIRST AND SECOND ELONGATED HOLLOW MEMBERS,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A BIPOD ADAPTED TO BE DETACHABLY CONNECTED TO A SMALL ARMS WEAPON FOR SUPPORTING THE WEAPON IN FIRING POSITION, COMPRISING A PAIR OF EXTENSIBLE AND RETRACTABLE LEGS, A PAIR OF BRACKETS CONNECTED TO THE UPPER ENDS OF SAID LEGS, MEANS PIVOTALLY CONNECTING SAID BRACKETS AND SAID LEGS FOR ROTATION ABOUT AN AXIS PERPENDICULAR TO SAID LEGS, THE BRACKETS HAVING OPPOSED JAWS ABOVE SAID AXIS FOR ENGAGING A SMALL ARMS WEAPON, AND SPRING MEANS URGING SAID BRACKETS AND SAID LEGS ABOUT AND SAID AXIS IN THE DIRECTION WHICH MOVES SAID OPPOSED JAWS TOWARD EACH OTHER AND SAID LEGS AWAY FROM ONE ANOTHER, EACH OF SAID LEGS INCLUDING FIRST AND SECOND ELONGATED HOLLOW MEMBERS,
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-02-21 | 1969-08-23 | 1970-02-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-21 | 1973-08-23 | 1974-02-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-21 | 1977-08-23 | 1978-02-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |