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).

  • Patent number: 6742687
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Inventor: Ted Morford
  • Patent number: 6584719
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: Big Sky Racks, Inc.
    Inventor: Ted Morford
  • Publication number: 20020088831
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Applicant: Big Sky Racks, Inc.
    Inventor: Ted Morford
  • Patent number: 6360931
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Assignee: Big Sky Racks, Inc.
    Inventor: Ted Morford
  • Patent number: 6047870
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2000
    Assignee: Big Sky Racks, Inc.
    Inventor: Ted Morford
  • Patent number: 5779120
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Assignee: Big Sky Racks, Inc.
    Inventor: Ted Morford
  • Patent number: 5531368
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1996
    Assignee: Big Sky Racks, Inc.
    Inventor: Ted Morford
  • Patent number: 5350094
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1994
    Assignee: Big Sky Racks, Inc.
    Inventor: Ted Morford
  • Patent number: D356541
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 21, 1995
    Assignee: Big Sky Racks, Inc.
    Inventor: Ted Morford
  • Patent number: D428962
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Assignee: Big Sky Racks, Inc.
    Inventor: Ted Morford