Sling Attached To Rifle Or Shotgun Patents (Class 224/150)
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Patent number: 11408708Abstract: A sling that can be attached to any rifle, long gun or case, with a single main section of webbing running the entire length of the sling, routed through a linearly moveable quick release buckle, then looped through an oval ring fixed to one end of the sling, back through another oval ring attached to the quick release buckle and back towards the fixed oval ring to form a compound S-shaped adjustment loop with three layers of webbing, laying one on top of the other, giving the sling additional length when expanded, while also enabling it to be fully retracted. The quick release buckle can linearly move along the full length of the sling with the quick and easy manipulation of the buckle.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2020Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Inventor: Matthew Caleb Brown
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Patent number: 11287214Abstract: The disclosure relates to an adjustable firearm sling that allows a user to rapidly adjust orientation of the firearm between resting and firing positions.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2020Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: WHG Properties, LLCInventor: Frank E. Robinson
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Patent number: 11199376Abstract: This disclosure extends to systems, apparatus, and methods for the rapid deployment of a sling or strap on a rifle, firearm, tool, or implement from a storage mode to a deployment mode in a reliable and repeatable manner, while minimizing snagging, binding or tangling during storage or transport. In one exemplary system in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure, a capture device may include a single closed loop interface adjacent to an open interface. A first strap may be looped through the closed interface and secured therein. Another portion of the sling system, such as a loop of strap or webbing may be secured by tensioning in the open interface to tightly secure the system against the rifle or tool in a secured position. By slightly loosening the loop, the secured portion can exit the open interface rapidly as the sling is deployed.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2019Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: Dark Horse Solutions, LLCInventor: Bradley David Marshall
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Patent number: 11085731Abstract: The present invention is a rifle sling for use with a rifle having butt and barrel portions. The rifle sling comprises a one-piece leather strap comprising a central longitudinal axis, a fixed end portion, and a sliding end portion. The sliding end portion comprises a slit that is parallel to the central longitudinal axis of the strap. The sliding end portion being folded to form first and twisted second loops with the first loop passing thru the second loop to form a sliding knot. The fixed end portion comprises first and second slits parallel to the central longitudinal axis and aligned with each other. The fixed end portion being folded to form a loop that is passed thru the first and second slits to form a fixed knot. Unlike conventional rifle slings, the rifle sling of the present invention does not employ any hardware.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2020Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Inventor: William Freitas
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Patent number: 11006735Abstract: A strap for a bag provides and includes a main body having a first end attached to a first attachment location of the bag and a second end attached to a second attachment location of the bag. The strap also includes a tension element that extends between the first end and the second end. The tension element is movable between a tightened state and a relaxed state. The tension element also applies a force on the first end and the second end in the tightened state to change the relative position of the first end and the second end.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2019Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Elizabeth A. Kilgore, Pierre A. Pactanac, Matthew C. Palmer
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Patent number: 10982929Abstract: A sling keeper for securing a sling to a firearm during storage or transport of the firearm. The sling keeper comprises a first strap and a second strap. The first strap includes a length defined by a first end and a second end, and a length. The first strap may include a first securing mechanism disposed proximate the first end and a second securing mechanism disposed proximate the second end. The first securing mechanism is mate-able with the second securing mechanism. The second strap has a first end coupled to the first strap between the first end and the second end of the first. The second strap has a second end, and a third securing mechanism disposed proximate the second end. The second strap or the first strap may include at least a fourth securing mechanism, wherein the fourth securing mechanism is mate-able with the third securing mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2017Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Inventor: Mike Rodriguez
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Patent number: 10976132Abstract: The invention concerns a gun sling, gun equipment set, and methods of carrying a gun. The sling comprising a strap, a first buckle through which the strap passes so as to form a first length-adjustable loop, a second buckle through which the strap passes so as to form a second length-adjustable loop, a first gun attachment swivel arranged to the first loop, and a second gun attachment swivel arranged to the second loop. According to the invention, the strap is unitary and the first and second gun attachment swivels are capable of freely running along the first and second loops, respectively. The invention allows for versatile carry methods of rifle-type guns.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2020Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: FinSling OyInventor: Anssi Pilkama
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Patent number: 10897983Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to a hammock strap. The hammock strap includes an elongated length of strap material that is separated into a first strap and a second strap. The first strap and the second strap are woven together at one or more separation points to form eyelets between the first strap and the second strap.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2019Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: Kammok Holdings, LLCInventor: Tyler Conlin
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Patent number: 10724827Abstract: A rifle sling is provided for use with a shooting adapter for a firearm. The rifle sling comprises a first portion having a forward end including a first attachment facility configured for attachment to a forward portion of a rifle, and a second portion having a rear end including a second attachment facility configured for attachment to a rear portion of a rifle. Further, a connector is configured to removable connect the first and second portion, the connector includes three parallel bars collectively defining two elongated slots. One of the slots has a lateral opening at a slots end, the opening is configured to removably retain a strap and to permit removal and insertion of an intermediate portion of the strap.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2019Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Inventor: John David Brock
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Patent number: 10653232Abstract: The hand sanitizer holster is a garment. The hand sanitizer holster comprises a belt, a fastening structure, and a plurality of primary holsters. The fastening structure secures the belt to a healthcare worker. The plurality of primary holsters attach to the belt. Each of the plurality of primary holsters contains a chemical container filled with a sanitizer. The sanitizer is an anti-microbial chemical used for cleaning the hands of the healthcare worker. Each holster contained within the plurality of primary holsters is configured such that the sanitizer dispenses from the chemical container without removing the chemical container from the holster. In a second potential embodiment of the disclosure, the hand sanitizer holster further comprises a shoulder harness. The shoulder harness further comprises one or more straps and one or more secondary holsters.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2018Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Inventor: Paula Russo
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Patent number: 10584937Abstract: The present relates to a sling system, and more specifically, to a sling system which may be used for shoulder mounted sling requirements, such as for rifles, archery bows, crossbows, weed eaters and metal detectors, to name a few. The sling system includes a shoulder portion with a plurality of columns of slot apertures with each column offset from the adjacent column, an adjustable position handle and couplers on each end of the sling system to couple it to the desired implement or object.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2017Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: Sims Vibration LaboratoryInventors: Steven C. Sims, Jonathan F. Seil, Arden Merriman
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Patent number: 10517376Abstract: A tool support strap is disclosed that has an inner, elastic core throughout the entire central segment of the strap with an elastomeric covering over the inner core. Encircling the elastic core is a self-centering shoulder pad. Adjustable straps are provided to adjust for the girth and the arm length of the user, which may be done through a central buckle, clip, or the like.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2018Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Inventor: Ryan Neal
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Patent number: 10473424Abstract: A universal attachment mechanism for a sling that uses a flexible length or loop of material to attach the rifle sling to the forestock of the firearm without compromising the ability of the sling to provide support to the user's arm when aiming and firing. The loop of material can also be used to affix the rifle sling directly to the forestock of the firearm. A flexible loop of material is affixed to a sling possibly using a hook-and-loop fastener system affixed to a strap. The strap has at least one inner strap section and at least two outer strap sections each featuring a surface on which is located a hook-and-loop fastener system. The inventor even envisions the flexible loop of material could be used to affix the sling to a rifle missing the traditional hardware used to attach a sling to the forestock of the firearm.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2017Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: TwoGunSAMURAI LLCInventor: Brett R. Weimer
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Patent number: 10317168Abstract: Systems and methods for coupling different types of firearm sling swivels to a variety of detachable slings are provided. In one embodiment, the sling adapter includes an adapter subassembly, a first loop channel, a second loop channel and a strap. The adapter subassembly includes a pin and an adapter body with a pin hole and a swivel hole. The pin is inserted into the pin hole of the adapter body. The swivel hole securely accommodates a detachable firearm's sling. The strap includes a first loop segment, a first pin segment, a second loop segment, a swivel segment, a third loop segment, a second pin segment and a fourth loop segment.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2017Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Inventor: William J. Turnbull
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Patent number: 10281235Abstract: The invention is a versatile and modular sling for carrying a firearm around a user's neck, torso, or over one shoulder. The sling includes a closed sling loop formed from an elastic cord, a primary strap secured to a portion of the sling loop that is operable to anchor the sling loop in a given orientation relative to the firearm, and a secondary strap releasably attached to the sling loop that is slidable along the length of the sling loop to easily convert the sling between one-point, two-point, and three-point configurations. The sling can be attached to the firearm by use of studs or swivels in a conventional manner or can be attached directly to the firearm by using adjustable loops at each end of each strap.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2018Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Inventor: Justin White
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Patent number: 10130161Abstract: A backpack includes a pack body, two length-adjustable shoulder straps extended from the pack body for allowing the wearer to wear the pack body at the wearer's back, and a suspension arrangement which includes a resilient unit provided between the pack body and the shoulder straps for absorbing a bounding force of the pack body. Therefore, the resilient unit allows a relative movement of the pack body with respect to each of the shoulder straps but minimizes the relative movement of the pack body by absorbing the bounding force of the pack body. The resilient unit is also arranged for evenly distributing a loading force of the pack body to each of the shoulder straps, such that the resilient unit absorbs the bounding force of the pack body at different directions so as to balance the uneven loading force at the pack body.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2016Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: Ox Distribution GroupInventor: Peter Kao
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Patent number: 9968476Abstract: An arm sling includes a flat, elongated strap having a first end and a second end; a ring structure attached to the first end; and a double loop structure having a first loop and a second loop. The second end can extend through the first loop structure, then through the second loop structure, then back through the second loop structure, then through the first loop structure to define an arm loop and a remaining portion of the strap between the double loop structure and the second end. The second end can extend through the ring structure and attach to the remaining portion via an attachment element to define a shoulder loop.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2016Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Inventor: Melanie Deborah Hatto
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Patent number: 9909611Abstract: A thumb tab actuator for a firearm sling snap-hook is provided. The thumb tab actuator includes a body having a surface that engages a lever of a snap-hook that pivots in a first plane. The actuator body is adapted to be removably mounted to the lever, and the body includes a tab extending outwardly in a second plane transverse to the first plane when the body is mounted to the lever, such that the lever pivots in response to a force exerted on the tab. A user may couple the thumb tab to the snap-hook via a screw or other fastener. In some embodiments, the thumb tab includes a second tab for an ambidextrous configuration.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2015Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: Sly Tactical, L.L.C.Inventor: Kevin McCarthy
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Patent number: 9888761Abstract: A backpack includes a pack body, two shoulder straps extended from the pack body for allowing the wearer to wear the pack body at the wearer's back, and a suspension arrangement which includes a resilient unit provided between the pack body and the shoulder straps for absorbing a bounding force of the pack body. Therefore, the resilient unit allows a relative movement of the pack body with respect to each of the shoulder straps but minimizes the relative movement of the pack body by absorbing the bounding force of the pack body. The resilient unit is also arranged for evenly distributing a loading force of the pack body to each of the shoulder straps, such that the resilient unit absorbs the bounding force of the pack body at different directions so as to balance the uneven loading force at the pack body.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2016Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Inventor: Peter Kao
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Patent number: 9885540Abstract: A sling having tensionable ends such that the sling can be provided for carrying, strapping, tethering, handling or otherwise engaging one or more objects, for example, a firearm, collapsible chair, bow, an animal, etc. In one example form, the sling includes a woven portion extending from a first end to a second end and defining a length therebetween. The woven portion includes a plurality of woven segments extending along the length. The first and second ends have tensionable loops extending therefrom, and at least one of a plurality of woven portions is moved towards or away from at least one of the first or second ends to cause adjustment to the size of the loops.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2016Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Inventor: Brenton Bennett
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Patent number: 9841253Abstract: Described herein is an adapter for converting a single sling mount to dual-sling mount. The adapter comprises a body having a modified “H” configuration with two opposing legs joined to two outwardly extending arms. The two opposing legs each have a transverse bore linearly aligned with one another. Each outwardly extending arm also has a transverse bore. The resulting gun sling assembly allows one to carry the gun across one's back in a backpack fashion. An adapter having a modified “Y” configuration allows one to carry a military-style gun across one's back in a backpack fashion.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2016Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Inventor: Kyle Anthony
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Patent number: 9835407Abstract: The sling comprises at least one strap defining a loop. The loop is to be positioned over a user's first shoulder and under a user's second shoulder. A first attaching member couples a first part of the loop to a first part of a weapon. A cam buckle is coupled to a second part of the loop and is for adjusting the size of the loop when a first force acts on a lever of the cam buckle. A trigger snap hook is coupled to a third part of the loop and is for removably coupling the loop to a second part of a weapon. A gate of the trigger snap hook is configured to open when a second force acts on a trigger of the trigger snap hook. A linking member couples the trigger of the trigger snap hook to the lever of cam buckle.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2016Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: McLean Corp.Inventor: Neil Richard McLean
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Patent number: 9835408Abstract: The invention is a two-point firearm carrying apparatus attachable to a long gun having a first arm and a second arm. A spring with hooked ends attached to D rings on the arms is covered by a canvass sheath. The spring compresses and expands to allow sighting and use of the gun, and also to hold the sling against the chest when being transported. The first and second arms are adjustable in length depending upon the height and girth of the user.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2017Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Inventor: Matthew Parks
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Patent number: 9816777Abstract: A wrist strap for the barrel of a firearm includes a strap having a first end and a second end. The strap has a loop at the first end. The second end of the strap is configured to be attached to the barrel of the firearm. Wherein, the loop is configured for a user to insert their hand and utilize their wrist for stabilizing and/or controlling the barrel of the firearm. Whereby, the strap provides increased stability and/or control of the barrel of the firearm.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2015Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: MUZZLE FORCE LTD. LIABILITY CO.Inventor: Richard Kent Wilkinson
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Patent number: 9651336Abstract: An apparatus for preventing the dropping of a handgun during use thereof is shown in conjunction with a special glove that has metal parts attracted to magnetic grips attached to a hand gun, an electromagnetic version of the magnetic grip device, several embodiments of a strap attached to a grip on one side of a gun handle, a spring steel strap for attachment to a hand gun handle that will stay straight when moved to the straight position and coils around a person's wrist when moved from the straight position and lastly an O-ring device attached to a special glove to automatically attach to a tapered tail on a hand gun.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2015Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Inventor: Dirk D. Ringgenberg
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Patent number: 9593901Abstract: A rifle support that is used in a vertical axis to support a weapon when being fired. The support is flexible and allows the user to rest the support on their knee while resting the weapon on the rest. The flexible support allows the user to flex the support in any direction without moving the weapon from the rest.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2016Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Inventor: Timothy Joseph Reed
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Patent number: 9494383Abstract: A tactical gun sling includes a length-adjustable sling in a form of a loop, a front sling mount, a quick-release element for fixing to the gun barrel unit and an element for fixing to the gun butt, or an element for fixing to the rear sling mount on the receiver, a sling adjustment unit, and an adjustment strap which passes through the sling adjustment unit. One end of the sling is fixed through the quick-release element to the front sling mount and the other end is left free. The sling additionally includes a quick adjustment unit through which the sling passes in a form of a loop. The gun sling enables adjustment of the length of the sling quickly and provides a large adjustment margin of the basic loop, which makes it possible to transform and use the sling on nearly any type of personal small arms.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2013Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Inventor: Vladimir Vladimirovich Kharlampov
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Patent number: 9482486Abstract: A sock and sling system is presented for storing a gun within the sock in a storage state and for using as a sling connected to the gun when in a sling state. The system includes a sock extending a length from a first end to a second end and having an open interior. A pair of removable sling swivels connect the sock member to the gun. When used as a sling, the length of the sock member can be adjusted in a plurality of ways including twisting the sock member, selecting one of a number of loops to attach to or by adjusting the length of a length adjusting drawstring. In this way, a system is presented that serves the dual purpose of storing a gun in a storage state and as a sling in a sling state.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2014Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Inventor: Martin James Kunkel
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Patent number: 9377274Abstract: A system for coupling various types of firearm accessories to a firearm having an accessory rail may include a coupling member. The coupling member may include a head and a threaded body. The head may have a diameter that fits through a first region of an accessory rail of a firearm but not through a second region. A method of coupling a firearm accessory to a firearm may include inserting the head of the coupling member through the first region of the accessory rail and moving the threaded body into the second region of the accessory rail. The method may further include driving the threaded body into the threaded hole such that the coupling member and firearm accessory are compressed against the accessory rail.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2014Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: Bravo Company USA, Inc.Inventor: Eric Stephen Kincel
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Patent number: 9347740Abstract: A arm stabilizer configured with a stretchable elastic member having a first end and a second end, an adjustable shoulder sling hingedly connected to the first end of said stretchable member, and a fixed hand sling hingedly connected to the second end of the stretchable member and, thus configured to be worn by a marksman with an extended aiming and firing arm and is not affixed to the firearm, is light in weight, easy to transport, and quick installation enables stabile aiming and firing accurately at a target.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2014Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Inventor: Elmer Ray Dove
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Patent number: 9291425Abstract: A weapon sling that provides a “shoulder carry” loop used for shoulder carrying a weapon and a “shooting” loop used to stabilize the user's support arm in a “supported” shooting position. The sling uses a three point connection design and includes three interconnected strap members: a front shoulder strap, rear shoulder strap, and a sliding shooting strap. The free ends of the front and rear shoulder straps are adjustably connected by an adjustable slide, which forms the shoulder loop. The free end of the shooting strap is connected to slide along a portion of the length of the front shoulder strap, which forms the shooting loop.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2013Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: Patrol Incident Gear, LLC.Inventors: Simon L. Golob, Julie A. Golob
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Patent number: 9198497Abstract: Several versions of a holder for a shoulder sling or strap are described. Preferably, the holder may be secured to or manufactured in the shoulder strap of a backpack or a garment. The holder has a generally horizontal base with at least one preferably integrally formed upstanding prong near one end of the base. Near the other end of the base, a moveable clamp is secured, and extends over the middle region of the base to engage with the upstanding prong. This way, for example, when the clamp is engaged with the prong, it extends over and cooperates to hold a rifle sling on the middle region of the base beneath the clamp.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2012Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Inventor: Timothy B. Elam
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Patent number: 9157700Abstract: A three point weapon sling is disclosed having a side release non-reversible buckle that holds a temperature resistant strap and can be mounted to a variety of different makes and sizes of weapons. The sling incorporates a three-point design that permits multiple carry and shooting positions, and is adjustable to varying lengths without excess strap to become tangled or otherwise interfere with the use of the weapon.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2015Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Inventor: Joe Hansen
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Patent number: 9151568Abstract: An improved rifle sling comprising of three buckles on an adjustable belt. An adjustment buckle having two serrated openings, a hooked buckle having two serrated openings and a hook at one end and a sliding buckle angled or bent at the middle with two smooth openings. The adjustment buckle allows the user to adjust the belt to a desired length. The sliding buckle is attached to one end of the belt and slides about the rest of the belt. The sliding buckle hooks onto the hooked buckle that is attached close to the other end of the belt when carrying the rifle close to the body. The sliding buckle is unhooked from hooked buckle adding slack to the belt as it slides across it allowing the rifle to be raised normally when it is to be deployed rapidly into a shooting position. The rifle can be carried across the back or front of a user's body.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2014Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Inventor: Daniel Bélanger
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Patent number: 9146074Abstract: A sling mount or attachment for the rear portion of a firearm is provided. The sling mount includes a cap and a base, removably coupled by screws around a buffer tube of a firearm. The sling mount further includes a connection loop positioned below the opening created by coupling the cap to the base. In some embodiments, the connection loop extends in a vertical plane parallel to the longitudinal axis of the buffer tube, and is centrally located underneath it. A user may attach a sling to the connection loop via a snaphook in order to accomplish a one-point or two-point sling design.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2014Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: Sly Tactical L.L.C.Inventor: Kevin McCarthy
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Patent number: 9052156Abstract: A firearm sling apparatus has a firearm connection section for attachment to a forward portion of a firearm and having a body connection section for attachment to the body of a firearm user. A releasable latching connector establishes releasable connection of the firearm connection section and the body connection section and provides for selective adjustment of strap members of the sling, permitting a user to adjust the body connection of the sling to fit the user's body anatomy and to accommodate the aiming and shooting position of the firearm. Adjustment of the sling apparatus is preferably accomplished with the user in a bipod stabilized position.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2013Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Inventors: Jacques A. Nevils, Chance J. Giannelli
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Publication number: 20150083763Abstract: A tactical gun sling includes a length-adjustable sling in a form of a loop, a front sling mount, a quick-release element for fixing to the gun barrel unit and an element for fixing to the gun butt, or an element for fixing to the rear sling mount on the receiver, a sling adjustment unit, and an adjustment strap which passes through the sling adjustment unit. One end of the sling is fixed through the quick-release element to the front sling mount and the other end is left free. The sling additionally includes a quick adjustment unit through which the sling passes in a form of a loop. The gun sling enables adjustment of the length of the sling quickly and provides a large adjustment margin of the basic loop, which makes it possible to transform and use the sling on nearly any type of personal small arms.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2013Publication date: March 26, 2015Inventor: Vladimir Vladimirovich Kharlampov
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Publication number: 20150076181Abstract: A removable pad for a weapon sling that wraps around conventional rifle slings and secures to the sling mount. The removable sling pad has an elongated padded body, a pair of side flaps and an end flap. The end flap is inserted through the rifle's sling swivel and folded back over the outside of the rifle sling. The side flaps fold over the end flap and each other so that opposed sides of hook and loop material on the overlapping flaps interconnect.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventor: Jo Won Seuk
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Patent number: 8910840Abstract: A shoulder harness includes a harness network (102) composed of right and left shoulder belts (104) and a side-fitting belt (114) for fitting on the left side of an operator's chest and joining at one end with front ends of the shoulder belts (104) on a stomach area of the operator. The shoulder harness further includes an intermediary member (120) connected to the harness network (102) via a holding member (122) and supporting a hook (108) for retaining a working machine. The right and left shoulder belts (104) are shaped asymmetric such that a shoulder-fitting portion (110Le) of the left shoulder belt (104Le) curves or slants toward the working machine retained on the hanging element (108).Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2013Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Yamabiko CorporationInventors: Keita Kamo, Masayoshi Miyamoto, Osamu Tada, Mitsutane Chiba
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Publication number: 20140346199Abstract: A weapon sling that provides a “shoulder carry” loop used for shoulder carrying a weapon and a “shooting” loop used to stabilize the user's support arm in a “supported” shooting position. The sling uses a three point connection design and includes three interconnected strap members: a front shoulder strap, rear shoulder strap, and a sliding shooting strap. The free ends of the front and rear shoulder straps are adjustably connected by an adjustable slide, which forms the shoulder loop. The free end of the shooting strap is connected to slide along a portion of the length of the front shoulder strap, which forms the shooting loop.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2013Publication date: November 27, 2014Applicant: Patrol Incident Gear, LLC.Inventors: Simon L. Golob, Julie A. Golob
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Patent number: 8857680Abstract: A sling includes a flexible strap or equivalent coupler having a first end and a second end. The first end is configured to be secured to a weapon near a near a butt end of the weapon. The weapon may be a rifle, shotgun, or handgun as well as hand-held equipment such as a binocular or a camera. A sling clip or equivalent anchor is disclosed that has a clamping mechanism capable of releasably securing the strap when the strap is slidably received through an opening in the sling clip. The sling clip also has an attachment mechanism configured to secure the sling clip proximate to and anchored upon a weapon bearer's body. The clamping mechanism is operatively configured to secure the strap within the sling clip when the weapon is in a firing position such that the strap minimizes movement of a muzzle end of the weapon caused by recoil of the weapon upon firing. A sling including the sling clip also is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2013Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Inventor: Stephen T. Thompson
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Publication number: 20140263489Abstract: A modular convertible tactical sling system for a firearm or other item. The sling system includes a primary strap, a hub mount attachment, and at least two secondary straps. The configuration of the primary strap, the hub mount attachment, and the at least two secondary straps can provide for either a single point attachment to a firearm or a two point attachment to a firearm.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: BLACKPOWDER PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Eric T. HENDRICKS
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Patent number: 8832985Abstract: An attachment assembly for securing a sling to a firearm includes a fastener having first and second ends. The fastener is receivable by a hole in the firearm such that the first and second ends are accessible on opposite sides of the firearm. A first opening in the fastener proximal the first end receives the sling. A locking member is receivable by the second end to prevent removal of the fastener from the firearm hole when connected to the firearm.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2013Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: 1 Pin, LLCInventor: Kayton Smith, III
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Patent number: 8832986Abstract: The present invention is a quick detach swivel utilizing pawls to engage a ridge or trench in a socket. The pawls are biased outward by the spurs of two sliding buttons which cam the pawls in an upright and outward orientation. When the buttons are squeezed together, the cam lock is released and the pawls fall into the swivel frame, releasing the swivel body. When pressure on the buttons is released, the buttons return to their normal positions and catch the pawls, returning them to their upright and engaged position.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2013Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Magpul Industries Corp.Inventors: Michael T. Mayberry, Richard M. Fitzpatrick
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Publication number: 20140252051Abstract: A sling that includes a first strap having an elastic sidewall enclosing a hollow interior and a pair of elastic cords attached at each end to the strap and located inside the hollow interior of the strap, the first strap further comprising a first connector member on a first end of the first strap; and a second strap having an elastic sidewall enclosing a hollow interior and a pair of elastic cords attached at each end to the strap and located inside the hollow interior of the strap, the second strap further comprising a second connector member on a first end and releasably connectable to the first connector member of the first strap, the first and second straps each having second ends permanently coupled together.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: Tactical Link, Inc.Inventor: Brian Esch
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Publication number: 20140203053Abstract: A modular sling for firearms, especially for tactical operators such as Military and Police officers or for others who have a need to carry a firearm. The sling is attachable to the firearm using either a single point or two-point attachment, and may include an extendable portion. The extendable portion may be replaced by a non-extendable portion in modular fashion. The sling includes a quick length adjustment module.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2013Publication date: July 24, 2014Inventor: Raul J. Rivas-Schlanger
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Patent number: 8733601Abstract: Embodiments of the invention can provide systems, methods, and apparatus for supporting a firearm from a person can be provided. For example, in one embodiment, a sling system for an object, such as a firearm or weapon, can be provided. The sling system can include a sling operable to mount an object to a portion of a person's body, wherein the sling comprises at least one adjustment loop. The sling system can also include an adjuster mounted to a portion of the at least one adjustment loop. Furthermore, the sling system can include a quick tab adjuster operable to change the size of the at least one adjustment loop, wherein the length of the sling can be changed when the sling is mounted to a portion of a person's body.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2013Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Blue Force Gear, Inc.Inventor: Ashley A. Burnsed, Jr.
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Publication number: 20140091115Abstract: The present invention is a sling system utilizing a rear sling fitting for a long firearm, such as a rifle. Such fittings typically are positioned between the stock and receiver. It presents a fitting body with an aperture to slide over a rifle receiver tube and a connection bar extending from a reverse of the fitting body. A point-type sling attachment may then be attached to the connection bar and be able to slide left and right across the back of the weapon, allowing for quickly adaptable left or right positioning of the weapon. Registration geometry may be added and positioned to further allow interface with weapon geometry and prevent rotation of the fitting during use. The connection bar may be positioned on another component of the weapon, such as the receiver or the stock, should the weapon not have a receiver extension tube. A convertible sling and forward sling mount are also disclosed for cooperative use with the fitting, completing the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2013Publication date: April 3, 2014Inventors: Travis D. Haley, Michael Matthew Curry, Andrew Kent, Michael T. Mayberry, Michael D. Morgan
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Patent number: 8596504Abstract: The present invention is a sling system utilizing a rear sling fitting for a long firearm, such as a rifle. Such fittings typically are positioned between the stock and receiver. It presents a fitting body with an aperture to slide over a rifle receiver tube and a connection bar extending from a reverse of the fitting body. A point-type sling attachment may then be attached to the connection bar and be able to slide left and right across the back of the weapon, allowing for quickly adaptable left or right positioning of the weapon. Registration geometry may be added and positioned to further allow interface with weapon geometry and prevent rotation of the fitting during use. The connection bar may be positioned on another component of the weapon, such as the receiver or the stock, should the weapon not have a receiver extension tube. A convertible sling and forward sling mount are also disclosed for cooperative use with the fitting, completing the system.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2010Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Magpul Industries CorpInventors: Travis D. Haley, Sr., Michael Matthew Curry, Andrew Kent, Michael T. Mayberry, Michael D Morgan
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Publication number: 20130299531Abstract: Embodiments of the invention can provide systems, methods, and apparatus for supporting a firearm from a person can be provided. For example, in one embodiment, a sling system for an object, such as a firearm or weapon, can be provided. The sling system can include a sling operable to mount an object to a portion of a person's body, wherein the sling comprises at least one adjustment loop. The sling system can also include an adjuster mounted to a portion of the at least one adjustment loop. Furthermore, the sling system can include a quick tab adjuster operable to change the size of the at least one adjustment loop, wherein the length of the sling can be changed when the sling is mounted to a portion of a person's body.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: Blue Force Gear, Inc.Inventor: Blue Force Gear, Inc.