Gun Patents (Class 211/64)
  • Patent number: 11814014
    Abstract: A long gun carrier rests on a vehicle seat, and is secured to the seat by a seat belt. A slated top of the long gun carrier slopes generally downward and forward. One or more gun-holding channels formed in slanted top, each configured to hold a long gun pointed generally forward and downward, toward the vehicle floor. The long guns may be secured in the gun-holding channels by strap assemblies. Long guns are conveniently placed into and extracted from the long gun carrier, held securely during transportation, and pointed in a safe direction during transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: NIVEL PARTS & MANUFACTURING CO., LLC
    Inventors: Robert Neal Page, Charles Dunn Kim, Jihoon Kim
  • Patent number: 11732992
    Abstract: A weapon holder includes a stock support, a limb, and a fore end support. The stock support defines a recessed area sized to receive a stock of a weapon therein. The limb is coupled to a first end of the stock support and extends away from the stock support at an angle relative to the stock support. The stock support and the limb together define a weapon receiving area. The limb includes an offset portion that extends away from the weapon receiving area. The fore end support is coupled to a distal end of the limb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Inventor: Mark Ellinghuysen
  • Patent number: 11690448
    Abstract: A stand for sport boards that includes two foldable legs, an upper member with notches for supporting the boards, and a base that contains a drawer for storing the legs and the upper member. Each leg includes two parallel lower plates and an upper plate axially connected to the lower plates by a hinge so that the upper plate is positioned between the lower plates. The top parts of the lowers plates include a back grooves and the lower part of the upper plate has a matched back grooves, enabling to lock the leg in an open position by a piece that is inserted into the grooves. The bottom parts of the lower plates have L-shaped connectors that match L-shaped tunnels in the base. Top parts of the upper plates have front groves that match back groves in the back corners of the upper member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Inventors: Lior Zimmerman, Amit Lavion
  • Patent number: 11619464
    Abstract: A firearm mounting device securable to a surface and having a magnetic material within a base to attract and secure a firearm to the device in a readily retrievable position. The device includes a channel to receive the slide of a semi-automatic pistol and at least one slide stop disposed within the channel to engage and prevent movement of the slide as a user grips the grip of the pistol and displaces the grip towards the at least one slide stop to chamber a cartridge in the chamber of the pistol. The at least one slide stop engages and prevents movement of the slide while allowing the barrel of the pistol to protrude from under the slide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: Vulcan Arms LLC
    Inventor: Charlie R. Cerda
  • Patent number: 11565630
    Abstract: A long gun carrier rests on a vehicle seat, and is secured to the seat by a seat belt. A slated top of the long gun carrier slopes generally downward and forward. One or more gun-holding channels formed in slanted top, each configured to hold a long gun pointed generally forward and downward, toward the vehicle floor. The long guns may be secured in the gun-holding channels by strap assemblies. Long guns are conveniently placed into and extracted from the long gun carrier, held securely during transportation, and pointed in a safe direction during transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: NIVEL PARTS & MANUFACTURING CO., LLC
    Inventors: Robert Neal Page, Charles Dunn Kim, Jihoon Kim
  • Patent number: 11326851
    Abstract: An automatic rifle storage assembly for storing an automatic rifle includes a first member that is mountable to a vertical support surface. A cup is coupled to and extends away from the first member to receive a muzzle of an automatic rifle. A second member is slidably inserted into the first member and the second member is mountable to the vertical support surface. A clamping unit is coupled to the second member to releasably engage a buffer tube of the automatic rifle for storing the automatic rifle in a vertical orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Inventor: James Oldham
  • Patent number: 11199279
    Abstract: The invention involves a modular elevated hose hanger system. The system includes a vertical support member suitable for insertion into a ground surface for elevating the hose hanger and preventing unwanted rotation of the hose hanger about the vertical axis of the vertical support member. The hose hanger is constructed of a cylindrical segment having features for interlocking with the vertical support member. A modular face plate cooperates with the cylindrical segment to provide structural support to the cylindrical segment while being easily removable and replaceable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Uffner, Torrence Anderson, Stephen Whitehead
  • Patent number: 11026417
    Abstract: A tree mountable gear holding assembly includes a strap that is elongated and has a first end, a second end, a first side and a second side. A plurality of article loops is positioned on the first side and each is engageable with articles to be suspended on the strap. The article loops form a continuous line of loops covering at least 75% of the first side. A slide buckle is mounted on the strap adjacent to the second end. A hook is attached to the slide buckle. The hook is removably extendable through one of the article loops to form closed loop with the elongated strap. The slide buckle is movable toward the terminal loop on the strap to shorten a circumference of the closed loop. A free section of strap is defined from the first end to the article loop engaged with the hook.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Inventors: Walter Ernest Power, II, Gregory Alan Godfrey, Carl Eugene Kossuth, III
  • Patent number: 10990065
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mechanical clock having a winding mechanism and a means to automatically wind the winding mechanism of the clock; wherein the automatic winding means is directly or indirectly powered or actuated by an electrical system of a motor vehicle, in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED
    Inventors: David Alan Rook, Richard Hartley
  • Patent number: 10948258
    Abstract: An archery accessory mounting bracket is directly mounted with fasteners to an archery bow or crossbow; hung from a tree via a t-handle screw; secured to a tree with a belt; worn by an human with a belt; and engaged with a pipe. Further, an archery accessory mounting bracket is manufactured with a stud for three hundred sixty degrees of rotation for proper alignment of an archery accessory. The archery accessory mounting bracket includes a belt receiver opening for insertion of a belt. The belt may be retained on an individual or wrapped around an object such as a tree, tree stand, or hunting blind. A 360 degree archery accessory mounting base includes at least one t-screw receiver opening for a t-screw, a stud and at least one fastener hole. An archery accessory mounting bracket head includes a stud opening for receiving the stud and secured with a tension nut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Inventor: Randy Kitts
  • Patent number: 10942000
    Abstract: A gun stability plate assembly includes a widened body that attaches to the fore-end of a stock or chassis of a gun by means of a clamping device. The assembly includes a main body, a clamp assembly, and a track. The clamp assembly is in communication with the main body and is configured to translate adjacent an upper surface of the main body. A rotating knob regulates operation of the clamp by rotating about an axis. The axis of the knob is coplanar with a central plane of the main body. The track is formed into the main body and configured to seat the clamp. The track is recessed into the main body. An accessory aperture is located within the main body and configured to permit attachment of one or more accessories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Inventor: David Preston
  • Patent number: 10918218
    Abstract: An under bed gun holster holder for supporting a gun placed in a gun holster beneath a bed for ready access is disclosed. The holder includes a top portion for connection to a bed frame, a middle section, and an attachment section configured to releasable attach to the gun holster. The top portion may attach to the bed frame without fastener, for example, by sliding over the vertical side wall of the bed frame. The middle section may extend downward and underneath the bed, such that the attachment section enables the gun to be positioned beneath the bed and recessed from the edges of the bed and is hidden from view with a bed skirt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Inventor: Robert F. Pieroth
  • Patent number: 10697727
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a universal holster assembly for securely storing one or more handguns. The holster assembly comprises a first and second end walls. A supporting pad is located between the first and second end walls. The first and second end walls and the supporting pad define a cradle configured for holstering a handgun. A hollow tube extends through a set of aligned openings formed in the first and second end walls and the supporting pad. A plug having a head and a body is used to secure each end of the tube. The body is inserted into an end of the tube and a head urging against an exterior surface of one of the end walls, thus securing the holster assembly. Additional cradles may be defined by adding dividing walls and additional supporting pads. Further, one or more storage compartments may also be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Inventor: Stephen Mark Higgins
  • Patent number: 10676036
    Abstract: A weapon mounting system including a base and an upright for supporting a weapon holder. The weapon holder is supported for sliding movement along the upright.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Pro-gard Products, LLC
    Inventors: Brian Hull, Mike Navarro, John Eichhorn
  • Patent number: 10669084
    Abstract: An equipment locking system. The system includes a base container forming a partial enclosure. The base container including a bottom wall, a set of sidewalls, a rotatable anti-intrusion lid, and a locking mechanism that form a partial enclosure. The partial enclosure is configured to enclose a piece of equipment. The partial enclosure is configured to prevent access to the piece of equipment when the rotatable anti-intrusion lid is closed. Portions of the piece of equipment may protrude from gaps in individual sidewalls of the set of sidewalls. The rotatable anti-intrusion lid can be coupled to a sidewall of the set of sidewalls and rotated about the sidewall. Portions of the rotatable anti-intrusion lid can be inserted in the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism may restrict rotation of the rotatable anti-intrusion lid when the rotatable anti-intrusion lid is in the closed position, and the locking mechanism is in a locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Green Touch Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel J. Keegan
  • Patent number: 10641575
    Abstract: A gun lock system for a rail riser can include a rail riser and a gun lock having a body that includes a slot sized to receive the rail riser and extending from a top surface of the body along a front surface to a stop located above a bottom surface with a channel extending from one side along the top to another and situated so as to be located above a top surface of a riser when placed into the slot. The shape profile of the body can describe an octagon or a circle. The channel can receive an inserted padlock shackle and prevent removal of a rail riser placed within the slot. When a padlock is inserted, the gun lock can hold an engaged rifle with rail riser and prevent removal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Overland Safety Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Richard P. Coulombre
  • Patent number: 10588484
    Abstract: A drying rack assembly having a first drying rack, a utensil bin, a support that connects the utensil bin to the first drying rack, and an elevated foundation which promotes air ventilation throughout the drying rack. The first drying rack includes an integrated clamp and a collapsible peg that secures objects in place. The utensil bin is a cylindrical sleeve having guided projections that connects to the support located on the first drying rack. At least one aperture is located on the support to provide proper drainage for items placed inside the utensil bin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventor: Sung Yun Chan
  • Patent number: 10563943
    Abstract: A locking apparatus having a magnetic lock for releasably securing an article, such as a weapon, and for deterring unauthorized removal of the secured article from the apparatus. The locking apparatus has a lock head with a sliding latch that can be moved between opened and closed positions in response to a magnetic lock to which coded signals are transmitted by the user via a control module to actuate the magnetic lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Assembled Products Corporation
    Inventor: Kelly Irwin
  • Patent number: 10495402
    Abstract: A firearm bench block can include a receiving core and a non-slip frame. The core can include a recess on its top side configured to securely receive a firearm component for maintenance. The core can include a hole positioned so that when the component is securely received by the recess, the hole is aligned with a corresponding pin of the component. When the pin is punched from the component, the pin can pass through the hole from the top to the bottom of the core. The frame can be structured to substantially surround the core. The frame can have a bottom edge that lays substantially in a plane and is displaced from the bottom side of the core such when the bottom edge of the frame rests against a flat surface, the frame retains the pin to a space bounded at least by the frame and the flat surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: Revo Brand Group, LLC
    Inventors: Matt Morris, Ryan Jacobson
  • Patent number: 10488141
    Abstract: A gun transport system is described for safely and securely transporting guns in a bed of a utility vehicle. The gun transport system comprises a support frame that mounts to the sidewalls of the vehicle bed and two or more gun cases that can be releaseably secured to the support frame. The support frame includes two frame sections that are pivotally connected at one end to a sidewall of the vehicle bed and pivotally connected to one another at the opposite end. The three-point pivot arrangement enables the support frame to fit vehicle beds of varying width. The support frame supports the gun cases at an angled position so that the gun cases are easily accessible from the sides of the vehicle and the front end of the gun case pointing upwardly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: VIALINK CORP
    Inventors: Stephen Michael Page, Charles Dunn Kim, Jihoon Kim
  • Patent number: 10426081
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a landscaping machine including a protective rollover bar having a left bar portion extending from a left side of an operator seat, a top bar portion extending from the left bar portion above the operator seat, and a right bar portion extending from the top bar portion to a right side of the operator seat. The landscaping machine further includes a storage device attached to the protective rollover bar, the storage device extending between and attached to the left bar portion and the right bar portion. The storage device includes a receptacle that is configured to hold objects during operation of the landscaping machine. Further disclosed herein is a storage device attachable to a landscape machine and a storage device kit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Inventor: John E. Biers, Sr.
  • Patent number: 10415929
    Abstract: A breakdown rifle holder for transport and storage includes an upper body having an upper surface, where the upper surface is configured to slide into an upper receiver of a rifle. The holder also includes a lower body having a first end and a second end, where the first end is connected to a lower surface of the upper body and extends perpendicularly away from the lower surface of the upper body and forms an “L” shape. The second end of the lower body is configured to slide into a lower receiver of the rifle and retain the lower receiver by friction fit. In addition, a magazine receiver is connected to the lower surface of the upper body adjacent to the lower portion, where the magazine receiver is configured to receive an open end of a magazine and retain the magazine by friction fit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Inventor: Bryan Hurley
  • Patent number: 10302386
    Abstract: A device for cleaning and/or loading a muzzle loading rifle. The device includes: (a) a beam, (b) a clamp, (c) an upper cradle, (d) a lower cradle; and (e) a retainer. The clamp is attached to the beam so that the beam can be clamped to an object with the longitudinal axis of the beam being vertical. The upper cradle is attached to an upper portion of the beam when the beam is clamped to an object, the lower cradle is attached to a lower portion of the beam when the beam is clamped to an object so that a muzzle loading rifle can be cradled and retained to the device with the muzzle of the rifle pointing up so that the rifle can be cleaned and/or loaded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Inventor: William R. Heninger
  • Patent number: 10292540
    Abstract: The invention relates to a container-attaching system (1) for making available a container (2), especially provided with a cleaning or disinfecting product, said system comprising: a holder (4, 41) with a receiving region (5) for receiving the container (2), the holder (4, 41) comprising a first attaching region (51), a second attaching region (52) and a third attaching region (53), the first (51), second (52) and third (53) attaching regions comprising wires or rods or plate-type components, and an attaching means (7) for detachably attaching the holder (4, 41) to objects, wherein the attaching means (7) can be fixed to the first attaching region (51) so that it can assume a first holding position, to the second attaching region (52) so that it can assume a second holding position, and to the third attaching region (53) so that it can assume a third holding position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: BODE CHEMIE GMBH
    Inventors: Christian Langlotz, Stefan Kuboteit, Karin Dusil, Marie Brockmann
  • Patent number: 10286982
    Abstract: A bimini top for a boat. The bimini top includes a cover and a frame supporting the cover. The frame may include a first support pivotally connected to an inboard side of a first leg of a tower. The first support has a profile in a stowed position that, when viewed from the port side in the stowed position, is hidden behind the portion of the first leg with the first profile. The frame may also include a second support pivotally connected to an inboard side of a second leg of the tower. The second support has a profile in the stowed position that, when viewed from the starboard side in the stowed position, is hidden behind the portion of the second leg with the second profile. The bimini top may also include a line including a plurality of hangers is integrally formed in the line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: MasterCraft Boat Company, LLC
    Inventors: Darren S. Sheedy, Ryan D. Lake, David F. Ekern
  • Patent number: 10227048
    Abstract: A load support for a vehicle load bar can include a base, a first arm coupled to the base and rotatable about a pivot axis, and a second arm coupled to the base and rotatable about the pivot axis. The first arm and the second arm can be configured to selectively move relative to each other. A locking device coupled with the first arm can be configured to selectively fix a position of the first arm and the second arm relative to each other in a locked configuration. The locking device can be configured to engage a notch in the second arm to prevent movement of the first arm and the second arm relative to each other and configured to disengage from the notch to allow movement of the first arm and the second arm relative to each other and separately about the pivot axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventor: Daniel Connors
  • Patent number: 10190339
    Abstract: A securement device for use in a vehicle. The device includes a retainer for holding or storing an object such as a firearm. The device utilizes an inflatable pillow to hold the device in position in the vehicle. It also includes an attachment that couples to the retainer and allows for adjustment of the orientation of the retainer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Hornady Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Matthew Mack
  • Patent number: 10182653
    Abstract: A folding fish rod holder and rack apparatus including a base frame having a triangular shaped front cross member, a back cross member and a medial cross bar. A foldable rectangular stand has a pair of left and right telescoping support beams and a top mantle. Each telescoping support beam is hingeably attached to the rectangular base frame at the cross member. A plurality of evenly spaced circular grip holds is disposed on the top mantle of the rectangular stand, and a plurality of secondary spaced grip holds is disposed on the triangular front cross member. The grip holds secure the butt of a fishing rod. A plurality of padded rod grooves is located on the back cross member of the rectangular base, and a plurality of secondary padded rod grooves is located along the top mantle of the rectangular stand. The padded rod grooves secure the tip of the fishing rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Inventor: William Robert Long
  • Patent number: 10184747
    Abstract: A multi-directional locking gun mount for receiving and mounting a gun in a secure, rigid, and fixed position. A mounting based for mounts to a fixed surface of sufficient strength to rigidly support the weight of the gun. An attachment mount portion associated includes a locking rod slot and a mounting tab structure. A locking rod slidably engages the locking rod slot and permits movement along an axis parallel to the central axis of said locking rod slot between a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking rod includes at least one mounting tab accepting portion for receiving the gun when the locking rod is in an unlocked position. A mounting tab engages the gun at a predetermined location on the gun suitable for bearing the gun weight for mounting the gun in a fixed position. The mounting tab locks between said attachment mount and a mounting rail by positioning said locking rod to said locked position, thereby locking the gun to the multi-directional locking mount to the fixed surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Inventor: Seth Christian Courter
  • Patent number: 10144358
    Abstract: A modular rack system having a spine having a top end, a bottom end, a front surface, and a back surface; a hanger mounted to the spine, the hanger having at least partially cylindrical side surface; and a foot mounted to the spine longitudinally between the hanger and the bottom end, the foot having a foot volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: Gunner Fab, LLC
    Inventor: Rob Fife
  • Patent number: 10024620
    Abstract: A multi-directional locking gun mount for receiving and mounting a gun in a secure, rigid, and fixed position. A mounting based for mounts to a fixed surface of sufficient strength to rigidly support the weight of the gun. An attachment mount portion associated includes a locking rod slot and a mounting tab structure. A locking rod slidably engages the locking rod slot and permits movement along an axis parallel to the central axis of said locking rod slot between a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking rod includes at least one mounting tab accepting portion for receiving the gun when the locking rod is in an unlocked position. A mounting tab engages the gun at a predetermined location on the gun suitable for bearing the gun weight for mounting the gun in a fixed position. The mounting tab locks to said attachment mount by positioning said locking rod to said locked position, thereby locking the gun to the multi-directional locking mount to the fixed surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Inventor: Seth Christian Courter
  • Patent number: 9987993
    Abstract: A holder for supporting a long-barreled gun in a vehicle comprises a base and a holder, whereby the base may be removably coupled to the cup holder of a vehicle and the holder is adapted to support the stock of a long-barreled gun. The holder may be adjustable so as to snugly receive various sizes of gun stocks and may be covered in a cushioning material. The height of the holder relative to the base may be adjustable. The base may include one or more cavities adapted for holding bullets. The holder may include a selectively releasable retainer for retaining the stock of the gun in the holder. A method and kit for mechanically coupling two or more gun holding devices so as to prevent movement of one gun holding device relative to the other gun holding devices is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Inventor: John Brent Thorimbert
  • Patent number: 9952017
    Abstract: A vehicle-mounted cover which keeps a firearm dry, protects the muzzle from debris, and permits quick access.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Inventor: Park Walter Law
  • Patent number: 9883743
    Abstract: A firearm lock shroud for a firearm lock comprises first and second side members. The first side member is positioned adjacent the firearm lock. The second side member is positioned adjacent the firearm lock and spaced apart from the first side member. The first and second side members define a firearm receiving space therebetween for receiving a firearm. The first and second side members extend over an area to cover at least a trigger area of a firearm received in the firearm receiving space and locked by the firearm lock to prevent unauthorized access to the trigger area. The side members can optionally extend to cover a magazine area and/or a take-down pin area of the firearm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Inventor: Terry L. Setina
  • Patent number: 9803401
    Abstract: Systems (100) and methods (1000) for operating a Security Tag (“ST”). The methods involve rotating a Rotational Clip (“RC”) of ST (132) towards a Housing Base (“HB”) of ST until RC (406) contacts a latch (610) disposed within HB (404), where an article resides between a first pad (602) fixedly coupled to RC and a second pad (604) movably coupled to HB. An angled surface (626) of RC slides against an angled surface (624) of the latch so as to cause compression of a cap spring (614) and a latch spring (612). The cap spring is disposed in HB such that a center axis (818) thereof is perpendicular to a center axis (816) of the latch spring. When the latch becomes aligned with an aperture (628) formed in the rotational clip, the latch travels into the aperture as result from a pushing force applied thereto by the latch spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Tyco Fire & Security GmbH
    Inventor: Danhui Luo
  • Patent number: 9752719
    Abstract: Disclosed is a simple portable holder for holding electronic devices such as a laptop computer and a tablet. The holder can secure a laptop in a vertical (closed) position, or an open position. The holder includes a base, at least four posts and straps between the posts for holding the device. The straps between the posts form a substantial U-shaped area for stowage of the device while the device is in a closed position. The posts may have flat or curved profiles including a slanted or curved top portion thereof. The curvature at the top of the posts is used for securing the laptop while in an open position to the device holder. The holder may be placed on the floor to avoid clutter on a work surface, or for the convenience of the user having it near a seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Inventor: Le Moey Wiebush, III
  • Patent number: 9683804
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a gun holder assembly comprising: a plate; a rod comprising a first end detachably coupled to the plate and a second end configured for insertion into a gun barrel; and an engagement member detachably coupled to the second end of the rod and configured for engaging an interior surface of the gun barrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Inventor: Randy Steven Hartness
  • Patent number: 9635845
    Abstract: An ice fishing accessory support apparatus for supporting fishing accessories may comprise a base portion for resting upon a surface, and an upright portion mounted on the base portion. The upright portion may be movable with respect to the base portion between collapsed and deployed positions. The collapsed position may be characterized by the upright portion oriented substantially parallel to the base portion and the deployed position being characterized by the upright portion oriented substantially perpendicular to the base portion. At least one shelf portion may be mounted on the upright portion, and may be movable between a lowered position and a raised position. The raised position may be characterized by the shelf portion oriented substantially perpendicular to the upright portion and the lowered position being characterized by the shelf portion oriented substantially parallel to the upright portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Inventors: Travis Swisher, Robert Swisher
  • Patent number: 9611005
    Abstract: A sled module. The sled module includes a rack configured to attach to the tunnel of a snowmobile. The rack includes two opposing sides. The rack also includes a base on each of the two opposing sides and at least two spacing and support rods configured to attach to the opposing sides to one another. The sled module also includes a bracket configured to receive an external device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Inventor: David Tomassen
  • Patent number: 9598021
    Abstract: A Vehicle Seat Holster Mount is presented that includes a strap mount which is the main mounting component. The upper cinch strap wraps around the seat belt receptacle. The clamp head is connected to the holster rail that is encompassed by a grip sleeve that is compressed into the space between the seats and consoles to hold the holster and/or items in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Inventor: John Scott Noonan
  • Patent number: 9565935
    Abstract: A weapon stock saddle for a weapon storage system includes an elongated irregular opening of a weapon stock saddle to receive a butt end of a weapon stock. The elongated irregular opening includes a toe end and a head end. The weapon stock saddle also includes a plurality of substantially parallel adjacent steps. Each step has a different height above a horizontal surface and forms a wall to capture the butt end of the weapon stock. A floor of the elongated irregular opening, between the toe end and a first wall of a first step of the plurality of substantially parallel adjacent steps, has an angle of about 17 degrees plus or minus 10 degrees with respect to a horizontal surface upon which the weapon stock saddle rests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Inventor: Thomas Kubiniec
  • Patent number: 9521904
    Abstract: A cabinet is mounted on a spindle, which may be secured to a slide-out shelf within the gun safe for additional storage. The cabinet includes one or more doors that hingedly open to allow access to the interior of the cabinet. Upper and lower external mounting surfaces are provided to retain a rifle for storage. An optional upper pistol support and an internal safe may also be included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Inventor: Brian Winn
  • Patent number: 9505352
    Abstract: A firearm rack is mounted on door hardware in the door opening of a vehicle in which the door has been removed. The firearm rack may be mounted in sockets provided by a door hinge half connected to the vehicle. A brace may be provided to prevent rotation of the firearm rack. The firearm rack may be fixed to door hardware exposed by removal of the door, such as the sockets, the hinge plates or the screw openings of the door opening. The firearm rack may be inboard of the outside of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: GUNNER FAB, LLC
    Inventor: Robbie D. Fife
  • Patent number: 9498059
    Abstract: A rack for storing and carrying at least one rod and reel, having at least two parallel side supports and a top crossbar and a bottom crossbar attached fixedly to the two parallel side supports, wherein the side supports have offsets which place the back surface of the bottom crossbar forward from about 0.25 to 2.0 inches from the front planar surface of the top crossbar; wherein the back planar surface of the bottom crossbar releasably engages with the handle of the rod and/or reel, and wherein the front planar surface of the top crossbar releasably engages with the rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Inventor: Ronald F Bock
  • Patent number: 9345323
    Abstract: A weapon storage system includes a substantially vertical wall and a substantially horizontal lower shelf. At least one stock saddle is adapted to rest on the lower shelf. The stock saddle includes an asymmetrical oval opening adapted to receive a butt end of a weapon stock. The stock saddle also includes a plurality of steps. An upper saddle is adapted to receive a weapon in a protective bag. The upper saddle has a first wide opening farthest from a back surface of the upper saddle, an intermediate transition portion where the width of the opening narrows from the wide opening, and a rectangular opening closest to the back surface, a threaded means to attach the upper saddle to the vertical wall. A weapon in sits in the weapon storage system at a slant angle of about 17 degrees plus or minus 10 degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Inventor: Thomas Kubiniec
  • Patent number: 9247811
    Abstract: A firearm safe with a series of nested, collapsible storage racks and compartments for storing firearms and other valuables attached to a rotatable door, thereby allowing for easy access to all stored items without requiring removal of other items in the safe while safeguarding items against theft or other exposure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Inventor: Jeffery Alan Spencer
  • Patent number: 9239130
    Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a worm drive saw in a hanging position from a beam of a support structure, such as a sawhorse. The support hanger comprises a beam attachment section for engaging an end of the beam and a saw support section, attached to or integral with the beam attachment section, for supporting the saw in a position that allows the user of the saw to easily, safely and quickly place the saw in or remove the saw from the support hanger. The beam attachment section has an insert component which is received in a slot in the beam and a pair of spaced apart side walls that define a beam opening which receives a portion of the beam therein. The saw support section comprises a handle engaging member for receiving and supporting a top handle of the saw and saw plates against which the saw leans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Inventor: John P. Smiley
  • Patent number: 9227573
    Abstract: A Firearm Holster Mounting System for Vehicles includes a mounting member which defines a hub for a plurality of overlapping holster mounting straps to secure the holster to the mount and a plurality of frame attachment straps for suspending the mount and holster beneath a vehicle seat. Adjustable length extension straps coupled to the holster mounting straps possess hooks for suspending the central mount to a vehicle seat base frame whereby the firearm is readily accessible from beneath the seat. The adjustable extension straps permit the mount to be laterally moved and secured at various positions beneath the vehicle seat as desired. At least one strap is provided to attach the mount to the seat base frame in a direction transverse that of the overlapping holster mounting straps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Inventor: James Daniel Hudspeth
  • Patent number: 9221400
    Abstract: A firearm mount for a trunk or cargo space of a vehicle comprises a firearm mount and a support member. The firearm mount is shaped to receive and lockably secure a firearm. The firearm mount is connectable to the support member, and the support member is positionable within the trunk or cargo space to slidably retract inwardly to a storage position and to slidably extend outwardly to an access position. When installed, the firearm mount and the support member are positioned to suspend the firearm within the trunk or cargo for easy access.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Inventor: Terry L. Setina
  • Patent number: 9200858
    Abstract: A gun rest includes a support assembly adapted to hook over a window sill and brace against a wall of a game blind. A universal joint on the support assembly provides a mount for a gun support to hold a long firearm. In one embodiment, the gun support includes spaced yokes to support, in a stable manner, a forestock and a stock butt enabling the hunter to look through a scope on the firearm without having to continuously grasp the firearm. In other embodiments, a single yoke, camera, spotting scope, binoculars or other device may be attached to the mount. In other embodiments, one or more of the yokes may be vertically adjustable and flexible straps may be affixed to one or more of the yokes to secure the weapon to the gun support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Inventor: Brady D. Bull