US4438581A
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Bench rest device for handguns
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-05-20
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Granted: 1984-03-27
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Expires: 2002-05-20
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable support device for handguns which includes primarily an inclined surface for handgun butt support and fine sighting adjustment, a yoked shaft within a sleeve for handgun barrel support and approximate sighting adjustment, a vertical surface for additional stability of the shooter's hand and a three point base for support of the entire device and stability upon a surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernard A. LaValle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:25
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41A; F41A23/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
A bench rest device for handguns comprising: (a) a rigid, rectangular, inclined surface base having top and bottom surfaces and front and rear ends; (b) a vertical surface affixed along the side edge of said inclined surface; (c) a sleeve securely affixed to the center of the raised end of said inclined surface; (d) a sliding yoked shaft within said sleeve, secured by means of a set screw; and (e) tripodal feet portions for stability upon a surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
A bench rest device for handguns comprising: (a) a rigid, rectangular, inclined surface base having top and bottom surfaces and front and rear ends; (b) a vertical surface affixed along the side edge of said inclined surface; (c) a sleeve securely affixed to the center of the raised end of said inclined surface; (d) a sliding yoked shaft within said sleeve, secured by means of a set screw; and (e) tripodal feet portions for stability upon a surface.
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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) | 1987-03-27 | 1987-09-26 | 1988-03-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-03-27 | 1991-09-26 | 1992-03-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-03-27 | 1995-09-26 | 1996-03-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |