Patents by Inventor Ted Morford
Ted Morford has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 6742687Abstract: Modular, firearm support cradles, an assembled rack and means for securing the cradles and rack to a variety of vehicle configurations. The rack includes a longitudinal frame member and from which project multiple padded cradles. Strap fasteners and lock means respectively restrain firearms and sundry paraphernalia to the cradles and rack. A telescoping expander bar assembly and mating extension arms permit a vehicle ceiling mount and/or roll bar mount of the rack. Cradles having sleeves which mate to the expander bar assembly facilitate user tailored mountings. A clamp plate assembly and mating extension arms permit a vertical divider mount of the rack.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2002Date of Patent: June 1, 2004Inventor: Ted Morford
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Patent number: 6584719Abstract: A firearm support cushion or insert for a lock assembly. The inserts are formed to accept and restrain the fore-stock and/or receiver of a variety of specific firearms, for example, pump and auto-loading shotguns and rifles. The inserts include surfaces and/or recesses that conform to the contours of predetermined portions of a firearm. Fastener mechanisms facilitate a detachable mounting of the inserts to the lock assembly and whereby a user can periodically adapt the lock to accept different types of firearms.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2000Date of Patent: July 1, 2003Assignee: Big Sky Racks, Inc.Inventor: Ted Morford
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Publication number: 20020088831Abstract: Modular, firearm support cradles, an assembled rack and means for securing the cradles and rack to a variety of vehicle configurations. The rack includes a longitudinal frame member and from which project multiple padded cradles. Strap fasteners and lock means respectively restrain firearms and sundry paraphernalia to the cradles and rack. A telescoping expander bar assembly and mating extension arms permit a vehicle ceiling mount and/or roll bar mount of the rack. Cradles having sleeves which mate to the expander bar assembly facilitate user tailored mountings. A clamp plate assembly and mating extension arms permit a vertical divider mount of the rack.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2002Publication date: July 11, 2002Applicant: Big Sky Racks, Inc.Inventor: Ted Morford
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Patent number: 6360931Abstract: Modular, firearm support cradles, an assembled rack and means for securing the cradles and rack to a variety of vehicle configurations. The rack includes a longitudinal frame member and from which project multiple padded cradles. Strap fasteners and lock means respectively restrain firearms and sundry paraphernalia to the cradles and rack. A telescoping expander bar assembly and mating extension arms permit a vehicle ceiling mount and/or roll bar mount of the rack. Cradles having sleeves which mate to the expander bar assembly facilitate user tailored mountings. A clamp plate assembly and mating extension arms permit a vertical divider mount of the rack.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2000Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Assignee: Big Sky Racks, Inc.Inventor: Ted Morford
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Patent number: 6047870Abstract: Modular, firearm support cradles, an assembled rack and means for securing the cradles and rack to a variety of vehicle configurations. The rack includes a longitudinal frame member and from which project multiple padded cradles. Strap fasteners and lock means respectively restrain firearms and sundry paraphernalia to the cradles and rack. A telescoping expander bar assembly and mating extension arms permit a vehicle ceiling mount and/or roll bar mount of the rack. Cradles having sleeves which mate to the expander bar assembly facilitate user tailored mountings. A clamp plate assembly and mating extension arms permit a vertical divider mount of the rack.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 1997Date of Patent: April 11, 2000Assignee: Big Sky Racks, Inc.Inventor: Ted Morford
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Patent number: 5779120Abstract: An improved, modular firearm support for retaining firearms in close association to a vehicle ceiling. The support includes a formed metal bracket having orthogonal top and back mounting plates and a pair of padded cradles which are fitted to opposite sides of firearm lock and trigger shroud assemblies. An adjustable lock plate offsets the lock from the back plate to fully seat the firearm at the cradles and trigger shroud. Multiple draw clamps are fitted to the back plate to retain the support to a vehicle support, for example, a roll bar, divider panel or a telescoping support, which spans the vehicle. A slide bracket is also provided at the telescoping vehicle support to vary the mounting location of the firearm support. Alternative shrouds are also disclosed to protect either the trigger or other critical firearm parts.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 1996Date of Patent: July 14, 1998Assignee: Big Sky Racks, Inc.Inventor: Ted Morford
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Patent number: 5531368Abstract: Modular, firearm support cradles, an assembled rack and means for securing the cradles and rack to a variety of vehicle configurations. The rack includes a longitudinal frame member and from which project multiple padded cradles. Strap fasteners and lock means respectively restrain firearms and sundry paraphernalia to the cradles and rack. A telescoping expander bar assembly and mating extension arms permit a vehicle ceiling mount and/or roll bar mount of the rack. Cradles having sleeves which mate to the expander bar assembly facilitate user tailored mountings. A clamp plate assembly and mating extension arms permit a vertical divider mount of the rack.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 1994Date of Patent: July 2, 1996Assignee: Big Sky Racks, Inc.Inventor: Ted Morford
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Patent number: 5350094Abstract: Modular, firearm support cradles, an assembled rack and means for securing the cradles and rack to a variety of vehicle configurations. The rack includes a longitudinal frame member and from which project multiple padded cradles. Strap fasteners and lock means respectively restrain firearms and sundry paraphernalia to the cradles and rack. A telescoping expander bar assembly and mating extension arms permit a vehicle ceiling mount and/or roll bar mount of the rack. Cradles having sleeves which mate to the expander bar assembly facilitate use tailored mountings. A clamp plate assembly and mating extension arms permit a vertical divide mount of the rack.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 1993Date of Patent: September 27, 1994Assignee: Big Sky Racks, Inc.Inventor: Ted Morford
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Patent number: D356541Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 1992Date of Patent: March 21, 1995Assignee: Big Sky Racks, Inc.Inventor: Ted Morford
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Patent number: D428962Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 1998Date of Patent: August 1, 2000Assignee: Big Sky Racks, Inc.Inventor: Ted Morford