US4409751A
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Firearm support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-08-28
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Granted: 1983-10-18
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Expires: 2001-08-28
Abstract
Abstract A firearm support for holding and steadying a small arm such as a rifle is disclosed. The firearm support includes a barrel support for supporting the barrel end of the firearm, a stock support for supporting the stock of the firearm and at least one adjustable slider rod interconnecting the barrel support with the stock support.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard M. Goda
- 👤 Raymond N. Goda
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:41
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41A; F41A23/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A firearm support, comprising: (a) a barrel support assembly comprising (1) a barrel support riser for pivotally supporting the barrel of the firearm, and (2) a barrel support base adapted to be supported by a support surface and rigidly affixed to said barrel support riser for stabilizing said barrel support riser; (b) a stock support assembly comprising (1) a stock support riser for removably supporting the stock of the firearm, and (2) a stock support base adapted to be supported by a support surface and rigidly affixed to said stock support riser for stabilizing said stock support riser; and (c) adjusting means for adjustably fixing the relative lateral position of said stock support assembly and said barrel support assembly comprising at least one slider rod threadably engaging said barrel support assembly and slidably extending through said stock support assembly.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A firearm support, comprising: (a) a barrel support assembly comprising (1) a barrel support riser for pivotally supporting the barrel of the firearm, and (2) a barrel support base adapted to be supported by a support surface and rigidly affixed to said barrel support riser for stabilizing said barrel support riser; (b) a stock support assembly comprising (1) a stock support riser for removably supporting the stock of the firearm, and (2) a stock support base adapted to be supported by a support surface and rigidly affixed to said stock support riser for stabilizing said stock support riser; and (c) adjusting means for adjustably fixing the relative lateral position of said stock support assembly and said barrel support assembly comprising at least one slider rod threadably engaging said barrel support assembly and slidably extending through said stock support assembly.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
82 words
A firearm support according to claim 1, wherein: the barrel support riser comprises a generally U-shaped support for receiving the barrel of the firearm; and a pad lining the top of the U-shaped support whereby the barrel of the firearm is pivotally restable on the pad; and the stock support riser comprises a generally U-shaped support for receiving the stock of the firearm, and a pad lining the top of the U-shaped support whereby the stock is removably restable on the pad.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
65 words
A firearm support according to claim 2, wherein: the barrel support base comprises, in combination, a support block rigidly affixed to the barrel support riser, and a means for balancing and vertically adjusting the barrel support; and the stock support base comprises, in combination, a support block rigidly affixed to the stock support riser, and a means for balancing and vertically adjusting the stock support.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-10-17 | 1987-04-18 | 1987-10-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-10-17 | 1991-04-18 | 1991-10-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-10-17 | 1995-04-18 | 1995-10-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |