RIFLE STOCK CHEEK REST
A cheek rest is strapped onto a firearm stock to allow the user to get a tighter cheek weld when using rifle scopes. The cheek rest can be altered to fit various manufactured stocks. An adjustable strapping system provides greater tension on the bottom of the rest ensuring it mates tightly with the stock. A more rigid, highly-placed structure is provided to press ones face against when using a scope.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of the InventionThe present invention relates to rifle stock rests for use with rifle scopes and in particular to a cheek rest to strap onto a firearm or non-firearm stock to allow the user to get a tighter cheek weld when using rifle scopes that set much higher than the natural line of sight and provide a contour of the rest where it mates to the stock which can be altered to fit various stocks by the manufacturer and have the straps positioned to pass through the rest over the stock allowing for greater tension on the bottom of the rest to mate tightly with the stock, thus having a more rigid structure to press ones face against. Description of Related Art including information disclosed under 37 CFR 1.97 and 1.98
When using rifle scopes that set much higher than the natural line of sight, some stock and scope configurations barely allow for shooters chins to touch the stock and prevents a user from getting a tight cheek weld for a more steady and accurate aim through the scope. Prior art devices which are pulled from the lower edges of the prior art rests do not provide straps which wrap all the way around the stock.
What is needed is a cheek rest to strap onto a firearm or non-firearm stock to allow the user to get a tighter cheek weld when using rifle scopes that set much higher than the natural line of sight and provide a contour of the rest where it mates to the stock which can be altered to fit various stocks by the manufacturer and have the straps positioned to pass through the rest over the stock allowing for greater tension on the bottom of the rest to mate tightly with the stock, thus having a more rigid structure to press ones face against.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONAn object of the present invention is to provide a cheek rest to strap onto a firearm or non-firearm stock to allow the user to get a tighter cheek weld when using rifle scopes that set much higher than the natural line of sight and provide a contour of the rest where it mates to the stock which can be altered to fit various stocks by the manufacturer and have the straps positioned to pass through the rest over the stock allowing for greater tension on the bottom of the rest to mate tightly with the stock, thus having a more rigid structure to press ones face against.
Another object of the present invention is to provide an adjustable strapping system with adjustable buckles.
An added object of the present invention is to provide a means for attaching a rifle carrying sling to the device.
One more object of the present invention is to provide a sealable horizontal storage chamber within the body of the cheek rest.
An additional object of the present invention is to provide a lightweight cheek rest with hollow portions inside.
In brief, the basic function of the cheek rest is to strap on to a firearm or non-firearm stock. This allows the user to get a tighter cheek weld when using rifle scopes that set much higher than the natural line of sight. Some stock and scope configurations barely allow for shooters chins to touch the stock and this cheek rest fills that void. The contour of the rest where it mates to the stock can be altered to fit various stocks by the manufacturer and is not limited to one stock. Having the straps positioned to pass through the rest over the stock allows for greater tension on the bottom of the rest to mate tightly with the stock, thus having a more rigid structure to press ones face against.
The cheek rest of the present invention will be mounted on top of a rifle stock with straps that pass through rest holes looping under and over the stock to be fastened by various means. This is a substantial difference compared with currently manufactured similar items. The present invention places more downward tension inside the rest as opposed to prior art devices which are pulled from lower edges of the prior art rests wherein the straps do not wrap all the way around the stock. In the present invention, the straps can be pulled out so that various other strap types may be substituted.
There is no limit to how many straps, holes, or fasteners can be positioned, used, molded, cut or drilled and in different ways in the present invention.
An advantage of the present invention is that it provides a cheek rest that straps onto a firearm or non-firearm stock and allows the user to get a tighter cheek weld when using rifle scopes that sit much higher than the natural line of sight.
An added advantage of the present invention is that it provides an adjustable strapping system to fit a variety of stocks. An ensuing advantage of the present invention is that it provides a means for carrying the rifle by attaching a rifle carrying sling to the device.
One more advantage of the present invention is that it provides a sealable chamber to carry objects, such as shells or batteries.
An additional advantage of the present invention is that it provides a lightweight design with various means of hollowing out the inside of the cheek rest body.
These and other details of the present invention will be described in connection with the accompanying drawings, which are furnished only by way of illustration and not in limitation of the invention, and in which drawings:
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A high friction outer surface may be on at least a portion of the cheek rest body 20 to prevent slipping. Non-slip or smooth textured inserts may be affixed or molded by any method to the bottom or sides to aide in creating a movement-free, secure positioning. Inserts may also be affixed to top or sides by any method to add smoothness, softening, firming, non slip, or slickness. Non-slip or slick coatings may be applied, as well, to top, bottom, or sides for aiding non-movement or comfort to user.
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It is understood that the preceding description is given merely by way of illustration and not in limitation of the invention and that various modifications may be made thereto without departing from the spirit of the invention as claimed.
Claims
1. A rifle stock cheek rest apparatus used with a rifle having an elevated scope mounted on the rifle, the apparatus comprising:
- a cheek rest body comprising a contoured cheek rest bottom for resting on and conforming to a top of a rifle stock of any of a variety of types of rifle stocks having a scope mounted on the rifle, the cheek rest bottom having two downwardly extending side walls for straddling the rifle stock; the cheek rest body further comprising a smooth substantially horizontal cheek rest top having an elongated transversely rounded top surface for resting a cheek of a user thereon while aiming through the scope to fire the rifle, the cheek rest top spaced above the rifle stock a distance equal to a distance of a center of an eyepiece of the scope above a rifle sight on the rifle, the cheek rest body having a series of transverse openings through a mid portion of the cheek rest body;
- adjustable means for attaching the cheek rest to any of a variety of types of rifle stocks having the adjustable means extending through the series of transverse openings and around a bottom of the rifle stock.
2. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the series of transverse openings comprises a plurality of horizontal slotted holes through the side of the cheek rest body to accommodate any of a variety of types of removable adjustable strapping systems comprising a plurality of straps as the adjustable means for attaching the cheek rest body to any of a variety of types of rifle stocks.
3. The apparatus of claim 2 further comprising a strap guide to hold the plurality of straps in alignment.
4. The apparatus of claim 2 further comprising inserts in the transverse openings to allow the plurality of straps to pass through.
5. The apparatus of claim 2 further comprising a channel in each outer side of each cheek rest body extending downwardly from each of the transverse openings to accommodate a strap recessed in the channel.
6. The apparatus of claim 2 wherein the adjustable means for attaching the cheek rest body to any of a variety of types of rifle stocks comprises at least one type of removable adjustable strapping system taken from the list of removable adjustable strapping systems comprising ladderlocs, slide release buckles, plastic zip ties, plastic worm clamps, metal zip ties, and metal worm clamps.
7. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the transverse openings are placed in any of a variety of positions to accommodate various stocks.
8. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the contoured cheek rest bottom is configured to fit a variety of types of rifle stocks.
9. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the contoured cheek rest bottom is configured to fit a specific type of rifle stock.
10. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein a portion of the cheek rest body is hollow to reduce the weight of the cheek rest.
11. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the rifle stock cheek rest has a series of vertical holes which extend up from the bottom to the top as a weight reduction means and spaces to receive threaded fasteners for securing the cheek rest to the rifle stock.
12. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the rifle stock cheek rest has at least one inner chamber extending longitudinally through the cheek rest to store items therein, and further comprising means for closing the inner chamber.
13. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the cheek rest top is removably attached to the cheek rest body.
14. The apparatus of claim 13 wherein the cheek rest top comprises an elongated resilient pad for receiving a cheek of a user resting thereon while aiming through the scope.
15. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the cheek rest bottom and two downwardly extending side walls are separable from the cheek rest body and further comprising means for attaching the cheek rest bottom and two downwardly extending side walls to an upper portion of the cheek rest body.
16. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising at least one adjustable strap attached between a transverse opening through the cheek rest body and attached around a back butt end of the stock.
17. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising means for attaching a rifle sling to the cheek rest body.
18. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a high friction outer surface on at least a portion of the cheek rest body to prevent slipping.
Type: Application
Filed: Jul 21, 2009
Publication Date: Jan 27, 2011
Inventor: Steven Cales (Meadow Bridge, WV)
Application Number: 12/506,736