US4007554A
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Adjustable gun support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-05-05
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Granted: 1977-02-15
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Expires: 1995-05-05
Abstract
Abstract This disclosure relates to a versatile lightweight rifle rest having a pointed upstanding rod member and a step-on member for affixation to the ground and having an adjustable two-point contact cradle member for supporting the entire rifle and being readily positive positioned along the length of the upright rod member and being quickly and easily angularly rotated and elevationally pivoted to effectively sight in the rifle on a target.
Inventors
- 👤 Glenn D. Helmstadter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 10:50
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41A; F41A23/00; F41A23/02; F41A23/04; F41A23/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
An adjustable gun support comprising, an elongated unipod having one end pointed for ground affixation, said elongated unipod member accommodating a step-on member for depressing said pointed end of said elongated unipod member into the ground, a two-point contact cradle member cooperatively associated with said elongated unipod member for steadily holding a gun in place, means for allowing said cradle member to be adjusted to various positions along the length of said elongated unipod member and spring-loaded means for allowing the gun to be unaidedly carried by said cradle member yet to be facilely rotated and pivoted for sighting-in on a target.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
An adjustable gun support comprising, an elongated unipod having one end pointed for ground affixation, said elongated unipod member accommodating a step-on member for depressing said pointed end of said elongated unipod member into the ground, a two-point contact cradle member cooperatively associated with said elongated unipod member for steadily holding a gun in place, means for allowing said cradle member to be adjusted to various positions along the length of said elongated unipod member and spring-loaded means for allowing the gun to be unaidedly carried by said cradle member yet to be facilely rotated and pivoted for sighting-in on a target.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The adjustable gun support as defined in claim 1, wherein said elongated unipod member is a metallic rod.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The adustable gun support as defined in claim 1, wherein said cradle member includes a forward upstanding yoke member for holding the forearm portion of the gun and a rearward upstanding yoke member for holding the butt portion of the gun.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
The adustable gun support as defined in claim 2, wherein said metallic rod includes a series of indentations located along the length thereof for providing a positive lock stop for said means which allows adjustment of said cradle member at the various positions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The adjustable gun support as defined in claim 4, wherein said series of indentations provide a positive lock stop for said step-on member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The adjustable gun support as defined in claim 1, wherein said step-on member is a horizontal plate which engages the surface of the ground for increasing the stabilization of the gun support.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
48 words
The adjustable gun support as defined in claim 1, wherein said means for allowing the gun to be rotated and pivoted includes an apertured member which fits onto the elongated unipod member and an adjustable spring loaded pivot bolt which secures said cradle member to said apertured member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The adjustable gun support as defined in claim 7, wherein said cradle member includes an elongated metallic body which is pivoted about a point to hold the gun in a balance position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
The adjustable gun support as defined in claim 7, wherein said means for allowing said cradle member to be adjusted to various positions along the length of said elongated unipod member includes a ring member and a fastener.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The adjustable gun support as defined in claim 3, wherein said forward and rearward upstanding yoke members include protective covering for preventing marring of the gun.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-02-15 | 1980-08-16 | 1981-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-02-15 | 1984-08-16 | 1985-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-02-15 | 1988-08-16 | 1989-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |