Quick-Detachable Multi-Purpose Accessory Mounting Platform
Accessories may be mounted using a quick-detachable multi-purpose accessory mounting platform. The platform may include one or more clamps to receive an object, such as a firearm. The platform also may include at least one recessed mounting pad, at least one rear shelf, and other surfaces to provide different mounting points for accessories.
This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/312,275 filed on Mar. 23, 2016, entitled “Devices and Tools for Improved Hunting,” which is incorporated by reference in its entirety.
FIELD OF THE DISCLOSUREThe present disclosure generally relates to hunting mechanisms, and more particularly to a quick-detachable multi-purpose accessory mounting platform.
BACKGROUNDVarious devices and tools are used in connection with hunting; however, as described herein, these devices and tools have various drawbacks that hinder the hunting experience and results thereof. Examples of some of the drawbacks of each device and tool are separately described.
Autonomous Trap Magazine
Shotgun shooters routinely utilize clay target throwing devices to hone skills necessary to hit moving targets while the targets are in flight. A variety of clay target throwing devices are available to the consumer ranging from hand-operated manual throwers to electrically driven autonomous traps which can launch multiple clay targets simultaneously. Lightweight, portable autonomous traps allow a single shooter the convenience of clay target shooting unaided by a helper, and this style of trap can be easily set-up quickly in the field to mimic specific shooting scenarios. Autonomy is aided by a remotely-located, push-button switch which, when pressed, cycles the trap to launch the clay target. A universal feature of autonomous traps is the hopper in which multiple clay targets are simultaneously stacked prior to the onset of the shooting session. Each clay target in the stack is gravity fed into the trap separately and automatically, eliminating the need for the shooter to repeatedly reload the trap between shots and also freeing the shooter from remaining in close proximity of the trap during a shooting session. In the case of portable autonomous traps, the hopper is typically disassembled for transportation and storage of the trap. At the shooting site, the hopper must be assembled and mounted onto the trap using hand tools prior to the trap's use. However, clay targets cannot be loaded into the hopper until the hopper is mounted on the trap.
Weathercocking Arrowhead
Broadhead arrowheads including several sharpened blades arranged circumferentially about an arrow tip may be utilized extensively in the dispatching of medium and large game with a hunting bow. In general, there are two types of broadhead arrowheads. The first type is a fixed-blade broadhead, incorporating blades that are rigidly attached to the tip of the arrow. The blades of the fixed-blade broadhead may be permanently attached to the arrow tip, or they may take the form of replaceable blade elements which can be individually replaced when damaged or dull. The main advantages of the fixed-blade broadhead are simplicity and reliability. The main disadvantage of the fixed-blade broadhead is that the maximum diameter of the blades must be kept relatively small in order to preserve flight characteristics that mimic an axisymmetric field point arrow tip that has no blades, which is widely utilized in archery practice and training exercises. The second type of broadhead is a mechanical broadhead, and it generally may include blades that are held in a closed, streamlined position close to the axis of the tip when the arrow is launched and while in flight. Upon impact, the blades rotate radially outward to increase the effective diameter of the broadhead during penetration and creation of the wound channel. The main advantage of a mechanical broadhead is that the maximum diameter of the expanded blades can be greatly increased over that of a fixed-blade broadhead without adversely affecting the flight of the arrow. However, this increased diameter comes at the expense of mechanical complexity and system reliability. To be effective, the mechanical broadhead must remain in the closed position during launch and flight, and must also expand symmetrically and completely during the penetration event.
An examination of the relevant aerodynamics of an arrow in flight follows. An arrow can be described with respect to three major components: the tip, the shaft, and the fletching. During flight, an arrow is subject to disturbances (for instance, when launched from a poorly tuned bow) which may cause the arrow to oscillate around its center-of-gravity (cg) located at a point on the shaft centerline centrally located between the tip and the fletching. The aerodynamic lifting and/or yawing force generated at the tip of the arrow causes a destabilizing overturning moment about the cg, while the aerodynamic force generated by the fletching counteracts this destabilizing moment by providing a larger, corrective stabilizing moment about the cg in opposition to that generated by the tip. The net sum of the stabilizing and destabilizing moments can be resolved into a single force located at the center of pressure (cp), also located on the axial centerline of the shaft. To achieve stable flight of the arrow, the cp must be located behind the cg. If the cp is located ahead of the cg, the destabilizing moment produced by the nose may be greater than the restoring moment produced due to the fletching. As such, it becomes clear why a conventional fixed-blade broadhead must be limited in blade diameter; the larger the blade diameter, the greater the destabilizing overturning moment will be, producing a consequent adverse effect on the flight of the arrow. In essence, any non-blunt aerodynamic tip shape that is rigidly attached to the arrow shaft will cause a destabilizing moment to occur. In relative terms of increasing destabilization, the axisymmetric field point will produce the least amount of destabilizing moment, followed by the mechanical broadhead in the closed position, followed then by the fixed-blade broadhead.
Smoothbore Shotgun Slug
Slugs designed to be fired from a smoothbore shotgun barrel are typically less accurate than slugs designed to be fired from a shotgun having a rifled bore. Several reasons exist for the inaccuracy of slugs fired from smoothbore barrels. One major reason for the inaccuracy is that the smoothbore slug typically lacks adequate static margin, which can be defined as: (Xcp−Xcg)/L*100%, where Xcg is the axial location of the center of gravity measured from the nose of the projectile, Xcp is the axial center-of-pressure also measured from the projectile's nose, and L is the axial length of the projectile. If the static margin is small or negative (for example, less than 5%), the projectile can easily be diverted from the intended shot line due to a lack of longitudinal stability. Small static margin values are inherent in slugs intended for a smoothbore shotgun barrel, as these slugs are low in aspect ratio and cylindrical in form, and this form does not accommodate means for shifting of the center of pressure rearward as required for increased stability. In addition to limited static margin, another major reason for the inherent inaccuracy of a slug fired from a smoothbore barrel is that no roll moment, or an inconsistent roll moment, is imparted to the slug. Induced rolling reduces impact dispersion by averaging out asymmetric forces imposed on slug during launch and while in flight.
To increase accuracy, many shotguns intended for sporting purposes originally fitted with a smoothbore barrel can be retrofitted with a rifled-bore barrel; however, the cost of the rifled-bore barrel can be of the same order as that of the original shotgun. Along with the cost, another downside to installing a rifled shotgun barrel is that the shotgun then becomes a special purpose firearm intended for use against medium to large game, thus limiting the type of game that can be pursued during an outing in the field. Even though smoothbore shotgun slugs are less accurate, they have the advantage that usually no alterations to the shotgun are necessary. This allows a shotgun having a smoothbore barrel to retain the flexibility of taking both small and large game merely by changing ammunition.
Quick-Detachable Multi-Purpose Accessory Mounting Platform
When hunting with a firearm, it is convenient to have accessories such as a flashlight, infrared spotlight, and/or a remote dog training transmitter easily at hand. This can be accomplished by mounting accessories on the firearm within easy reach of the shooter's non-trigger hand, and in an orientation that allows for immediate operation during the act of both carrying and shooting the gun. Furthermore, conditions such as weather, terrain, intended quarry, day/night or night/day transitions, etc. may change during a hunt. The ability to quickly attach or detach various accessories from the firearm, or to quickly attach or detach the entire mounting platform (with the accessories remaining attached to the platform) allows the hunter to better adapt to the changing conditions. Quick-detach firearm-mounted accessories are in common use for military-style firearms which routinely include features such as integrated Picatinny rails for that purpose. However, in contrast to military-style firearms, firearms intended for sporting use are typically not factory-equipped with mounting points for such accessories.
Glock Magazine Release Button Removal Tool
The as-issued magazine release button on a Glock pistol is often replaced, or in the case of left-handed shooters, reversed, to offer the shooter better operational characteristics when changing magazines. The button is usually operated by pressing inward with the thumb of the shooter's dominant hand, with the motion of the button being transverse to the line of fire. The standard button head on a Glock pistol is relatively small and mounted nearly flush with the frame surface such that operation of the button under stress or during extended training sessions can become difficult. Aftermarket replacement buttons typically offer increased button head surface area, and they may increase the operational travel via greater offset of the button head from the frame.
The release button is held in the frame by a vertically oriented, cantilevered, straight steel rod spring inset into a “V” shaped cavity located in the forward face of the pistol frame's magazine well. The fixed end of the spring is held captive by the cavity walls at the narrow end of the cavity near the bottom of the magazine well. The free end of the spring is located higher up in the magazine well where the wider end of the “V” shaped cavity allows room for the free end of the spring to travel side-to-side. The free end of the spring is contained within a slot in the magazine release button which has an opening near one end to allow the installation of the spring's free end into the slot. The free end of the spring elastically bends side-to-side to initially resist the motion of the release button when depressed, and to return the release button to its original position when released.
Removal of the free end of the spring from the slot in the magazine release button occurs to replace or reverse the release button. Flat-bladed screw drivers and dental picks are common impromptu tools which are used to manipulate the free end of the spring toward, and out of the open end of the slot. Access to the spring can only be had through the top or the bottom of the magazine well, which severely limits access to the spring, and causes poor purchase between the impromptu tool and the side of the spring. In many instances, damage to the polymer frame occurs when the impromptu tool slips away from the spring and strikes the edge of the molded spring cavity; the resultant burrs raised on the inside of the magazine well can adversely affect the release and retention of the magazine.
SUMMARYEmbodiments of the present disclosure may provide various devices and tools that may be used in connection with hunting, and certain devices and tools may improve the hunting experience and results thereof. These devices and tools may include an autonomous trap magazine, a weathercocking arrowhead, a smoothbore shotgun slug, a quick-detachable multi-purpose accessory mounting platform, and a Glock magazine release button removal tool.
Some embodiments of the present disclosure may provide a multi-purpose accessory mounting platform comprising: a split barrel clamp positioned parallel to a split ventilated rib clamp; an integral hinge that extends between a face of the split barrel clamp and a face of the split ventilated rib clamp; and one or more thumb screws and one or more threaded inserts that mate together to secure the platform to an object via the split barrel clamp and the split ventilated rib clamp. The platform may further comprise at least one recessed circumferentially arranged mounting pad extending over but not contacting the forearm of the firearm that may provide a location for one or more accessories to be attached to the platform. The one or more accessories may be attached to the platform via hook and loop type fasteners or Picatinny rail sections. The platform may further comprise one or more surfaces along split barrel clamp and the split ventilated rib clamp to provide one or more additional accessory mounting points. The platform also may comprise a rear shelf integrally attached to a rear end of the platform. The rear shelf may further include one or more shelf flats oriented parallel to a face of the at least one recessed circumferentially arranged mounting pad. The platform may be formed from one or more materials selected from the group comprising: styrene, urethane, and polyester. The platform may be manufactured using one or more of the following techniques: plastic molding and 3D printing technology. The at least one recessed circumferentially arranged mounting pad may also include one or more central mounting slots located at a forward end of the at least one recessed circumferentially arranged mounting pad.
Further embodiments of the present disclosure may provide a multi-purpose accessory mounting platform comprising: at least one clamp to receive at least one object; and at least one flat mounting surface attached to the at least one clamp, wherein one or more accessories are mounted to the at least one flat mounting surface using adhesive-backed hook and loop type fasteners or Picatinny rail sections. The at least one clamp may be a friction clamp. The platform may further comprise at least one recessed mounting pad, wherein one or more accessories may be mounted to the recessed mounting pad using adhesive-backed hook and loop type fasteners. The platform also may comprise at least one upper tie down post and at least one lower tie down post to secure at least one accessory via elastic bands laced around the at least one upper tie down post and the at least one lower tie down post.
Additional embodiments of the present disclosure may provide a multi-purpose accessory mounting platform for attachment to a firearm, the platform comprising: at least one clamp that receives a muzzle of the firearm; one or more fasteners that mate together to secure the platform to the firearm via the at least one clamp; at least one recessed attachment pad to secure at least one accessory; and at least one mounting surface to secure at least one accessory. The platform also may include a portal that may receive a sling of the firearm. The at least one clamp may be a barrel clamp and a ventilated rib clamp. The platform may further include at least one shelf that may provide a pivot point for initial alignment of the firearm when being attached to the platform. The one or more fasteners may be one or more thumb screws and one or more threaded inserts. The one or more fasteners may be a plurality of disc-shaped magnets. The at least one recessed attachment pad may further comprise one or more central mounting slots located at a forward end of the at least one recessed attachment pad.
For a more complete understanding of this disclosure, reference is now made to the following description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:
Autonomous Trap Magazine
Weathercocking Arrowhead
Smoothbore Shotgun Slug
Quick-Detachable Multi-Purpose Accessory Mounting Platform
Glock Magazine Release Button Removal Tool
Autonomous Trap Magazine
Embodiments of the present disclosure may improve upon current hopper designs, in that the hopper may be transformed into a magazine, and once assembled, it may remain assembled indefinitely. Furthermore, embodiments of the present disclosure may allow the magazine to be pre-loaded with clay targets at any time prior to a shooting session, and also may allow for the loaded magazine to be installed on or removed from the trap quickly without the need for hand tools. Multiple loaded magazines according to embodiments of the present disclosure can be utilized in succession to drastically reduce downtime between shooting sessions as compared to refilling a conventional hopper.
Operation according to embodiments of the present disclosure may be illustrated by evaluating the operation of hopper 405 (
Several design features of bottom plate 440 may aid in the utilization of the hopper as a removable magazine. For example, the horse-shoe open-ended shape of the bottom plate may allow for clay target holding block 425 to make contact with the edge of the lowest clay target and control the feeding of the clay targets into the trap. Further, bottom plate 440 may include aft cutout 460 (
Weathercocking Arrowhead
Embodiments of the present disclosure may eliminate the destabilizing moment produced by a fixed-blade broadhead arrowhead by placing a rotational degree of freedom (a pivot joint) directly at the center of gravity of the broadhead arrowhead itself (cgah). In combination with the introduction of the pivot joint, an arrowhead according to embodiments of the present disclosure may be designed such that the center of pressure of the arrowhead itself may be located aft of the cgah position. When designed according to these conditions, the arrowhead may align itself with the relative wind (i.e., weathercock), and therefore not produce a destabilizing moment about the cg of the entire arrow. Thus, the restriction heretofore placed on the fixed-blade broadhead can be removed; namely, the broadhead arrowhead according to embodiments of the present disclosure can be of relatively large diameter without affecting flight performance. Further, if the bow is tuned properly so as to minimize launch disturbances, conventional fletching usually required on the arrow to offset the destabilizing moment generated by the nose tip may be reduced significantly or eliminated entirely.
Broadhead arrowhead 500 may be designed such that nose tip 530, blades 540, and ball 560 may form a broadhead arrowhead whose center of gravity may be adjusted to coincide with the geometric center of ball 560. The ball may be loosely captured in position against spherically concave socket 580 which may mate with the ball to form a ball-and-socket joint. This joint may allow the broadhead arrowhead to pivot freely with respect to arrow shaft 510 and weathercock into the relative wind during flight. During the drawing of the arrow in the bow, the initial position of the broadhead unit relative to arrow shaft 510 may be held fixed and in axial alignment by means of alignment disk 520. As the bow string is released and the arrow begins to accelerate, the relative wind may push against the alignment disk, causing the broadhead blades to decouple from the disk and self-align with the oncoming air flow. Relative motion between the arrow and the alignment disk may allow the arrow to pass completely through the alignment disk, and the alignment disk then may fall to the ground close to the bow. The center of pressure of the broadhead arrowhead, being aft of the center of gravity, may cause the broadhead arrowhead to remain aligned with the relative wind throughout the flight of the arrow, thus reducing or eliminating the need for fletching. Embodiments of the present disclosure may utilize commercially available arrow shafts and shaft inserts. Conventional metals and plastics can be utilized for each component, and machining practices such as lathe work, milling, and injection molding can be incorporated in manufacturing a weathercocking arrowhead according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
Smoothbore Shotgun Slug
Embodiments of the present disclosure may improve on both the accuracy and lethality of conventional smoothbore shotgun slug designs while retaining the inherent flexibility and lower cost advantages inherent in the smoothbore shotgun. Embodiments of the present disclosure may include a forward-located obturating gas seal surrounding the slug body which may eliminate the requirement for a sealing wad between the propellant and the slug, and may allow the portion of the slug body aft of the obturator to extend into the propellant bed. Propellant gases may act upon the entire slug body aft of the obturating seal to both propel the slug down the bore and to counteract set back forces generated on the slug body due to the inertia of the interior payload. The forward located obturator seal also may allow for increased length of the slug, which in turn may allow for increased static margin of the slug via forward shifting of the center of gravity, and rearward shifting of the center of pressure. Multiple fins at the rear of the slug body may aid in shifting the center of pressure aft while allowing room within the propellant bed for both ignition between the primer and the propellant, and subsequent flame propagation throughout the propellant bed. The increased length of the slug body also may allow for a multitude of payload configurations to be incorporated within the aerodynamic body outline, which may allow tailoring of the slug to meet specific practice, hunting, self-protection, military, or law-enforcement objectives.
Slug 300 (
Manufacturing of slug body 300 (
Quick-Detachable Multi-Purpose Accessory Mounting Platform
Accessories including but not limited to flashlights and spotlights may be mounted in parallel with the barrel of the firearm and can be brought into action while the firearm is in the mounted position. Such accessories may be helpful for identifying and selecting game in the field under low-light or no-light conditions. Utilization of these illuminating devices may be known to one of ordinary skill in the art. However, reasons for mounting a remote transmitter on the firearm within easy reach of the operator may be more complex. It is common practice for a hunter, when using a remote transmitter for dog behavior correction, to carry the transmitter either in a holster attached to a belt around the waist, on a lanyard around the hunter's neck or wrist, in a shoulder sling, or even in his/her pants-pocket. None of these conventional carry positions for a transmitter are conducive to applying a corrective stimulus to the dog when the hunter is in the act of aiming and firing the firearm. The situation can become particularly dangerous to a hunting party if correction to unruly dog behavior is ill-timed when applied, or is not able to be applied at all. These issues can occur due to the transmitter not being within easy reach of the hunter.
A typical scenario may involve hunting with a young or unfamiliar dog on-leash that has not been completely trained to stay in the “heel” or “sit” position as the gun is mounted and fired. Many times, an unsteady dog will break enthusiastically in this situation, and may therefore unexpectedly jerk the hunter to the point of falling, which can cause the firearm to accidentally discharge with potentially disastrous consequences. In this case, the timing of the correction should be applied when the dog is in the act of breaking. If the dog reaches a point of several feet away from the hunter before being corrected, then the dog typically does not correlate the applied corrective stimulus to the act of breaking. Furthermore, if the dog continues to repeatedly break at the sight and sound of gunfire without being properly corrected, an unintentional breaking behavior is learned that becomes extremely difficult to correct as the dog matures and the habit fully forms. Therefore, this dangerous behavior may continue to reappear unexpectedly throughout the lifetime of the dog.
Another scenario where timing of the correcting stimulus being applied may be critical can occur when a dog nears unexpected danger in the field, such as when encountering a poisonous snake. A dog without proper training may be overly curious and approach within striking distance of the snake. In this situation, a properly timed correction given by the hunter can save the dog's life. The preceding examples are only some of many possible scenarios where a corrective stimulus applied at the proper time to the dog via a remote transmitter can prevent an emergency situation from occurring. In all cases, having the transmitter easily available and close at hand may aid in correctly timing the application of the corrective stimulus.
Platform assembly 200 may be installed on a single barrel firearm by first detaching the fore-end mounted sling, if present, and then inserting the firearm's muzzle from the rear of the platform forward through barrel clamp halves 235. The rear section of the platform may partially extend over but not contact the fore-end of the firearm, thus allowing free motion of a sliding fore-end such as when the device may be employed on a pump-action firearm. The sling may then be reattached to the fore-end through portal 280 (
Accessories which may be mounted on mounting pads 220 may be located close to the hunter's hand holding the fore-end of the firearm. The index finger or thumb of the hunter's hand can be extended to operate the accessories with little effort, and without disrupting the mounting or operation of the gun during the act of firing. Additionally, when the hunter is seated and holding the firearm such that it is located between the hunter's legs and oriented with its butt end on the ground and the muzzle pointing up (such as may be the case when game are approaching), the mounted accessories, such as a remote transmitter, may easily be reached and operated by either hand.
While embodiments of the present disclosure may utilize thumb screws, it should be appreciated that other fastening mechanisms may be utilized without departing from the present disclosure.
Glock Magazine Release Button Removal Tool
Embodiments of the present disclosure may provide a tool which may be used on a Glock pistol to manipulate the free end of the magazine release button spring into and out of a slot in the magazine release button and therefore allow for the removal and installation of the magazine release button without damaging the interior of the magazine well. Tool 100 depicted in
A variation of tool 101 conducive to an alternate manufacturing method wherein the head of the tool may allow for transverse camming of the free end of the spring is presented as item 150 (
Although the present disclosure and its advantages have been described in detail, it should be understood that various changes, substitutions and alterations can be made herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure as defined by the appended claims. Moreover, the scope of the present application is not intended to be limited to the particular embodiments of the process, machine, manufacture, composition of matter, means, methods and steps described in the specification. As one of ordinary skill in the art will readily appreciate from the disclosure, processes, machines, manufacture, compositions of matter, means, methods, or steps, presently existing or later to be developed that perform substantially the same function or achieve substantially the same result as the corresponding embodiments described herein may be utilized according to the present disclosure. Accordingly, the appended claims are intended to include within their scope such processes, machines, manufacture, compositions of matter, means, methods, or steps.
Claims
1. A multi-purpose accessory mounting platform comprising:
- a split barrel clamp positioned parallel to a split ventilated rib clamp;
- an integral hinge that extends between a face of the split barrel clamp and a face of the split ventilated rib clamp; and
- one or more thumb screws and one or more threaded inserts that mate together to secure the platform to an object via the split barrel clamp and the split ventilated rib clamp.
2. The multi-purpose accessory mounting platform of claim 1 further comprising:
- at least one recessed circumferentially arranged mounting pad that provides a location for one or more accessories to be attached to the platform.
3. The multi-purpose accessory mounting platform of claim 2, wherein the one or more accessories are attached to the platform via hook and loop type fasteners or Picatinny rail sections.
4. The multi-purpose accessory mounting platform of claim 1 further comprising:
- one or more surfaces along split barrel clamp and the split ventilated rib clamp to provide one or more additional accessory mounting points.
5. The multi-purpose accessory mounting platform of claim 2 further comprising:
- a rear shelf integrally attached to a rear end of the platform.
6. The multi-purpose accessory mounting platform of claim 5, the rear shelf further comprising:
- one or more shelf flats oriented parallel to a face of the at least one recessed circumferentially arranged mounting pad.
7. The multi-purpose accessory mounting platform of claim 1, wherein the platform is formed from one or more materials selected from the group comprising:
- styrene, urethane, and polyester.
8. The multi-purpose accessory mounting platform of claim 1, wherein the platform is manufactured using one or more of the following techniques:
- plastic molding and 3D printing technology.
9. The multi-purpose accessory mounting platform of claim 2, the at least one recessed circumferentially arranged mounting pad further comprising:
- one or more central mounting slots located at a forward end of the at least one recessed circumferentially arranged mounting pad.
10. A multi-purpose accessory mounting platform comprising:
- at least one clamp to receive at least one object; and
- at least one flat mounting surface attached to the at least one clamp, wherein one or more accessories are mounted to the at least one flat mounting surface using adhesive-backed hook and loop type fasteners or Picatinny rail sections.
11. The multi-purpose accessory mounting platform of claim 10, wherein the at least one clamp is a friction clamp.
12. The multi-purpose accessory mounting platform of claim 10, further comprising:
- at least one recessed mounting pad, wherein one or more accessories are mounted to the recessed mounting pad using adhesive-backed hook and loop type fasteners or Picatinny rail sections.
13. The multi-purpose accessory mounting platform of claim 10, further comprising:
- at least one upper tie down post and at least one lower tie down post to secure at least one accessory via elastic bands laced around the at least one upper tie down post and the at least one lower tie down post.
14. A multi-purpose accessory mounting platform for attachment to a firearm, the platform comprising:
- at least one clamp that receives a muzzle of the firearm;
- one or more fasteners that mate together to secure the platform to the firearm via the at least one clamp;
- at least one recessed attachment pad extending over but not contacting a forearm of the firearm to secure at least one accessory; and
- at least one mounting surface to secure at least one accessory.
15. The multi-purpose accessory mounting platform of claim 14 further comprising:
- a portal that receives a sling of the firearm.
16. The multi-purpose accessory mounting platform of claim 14, wherein the at least one clamp is a barrel clamp and a ventilated rib clamp.
17. The multi-purpose accessory mounting platform of claim 14 further comprising:
- at least one shelf that provides a pivot point for initial alignment of the firearm when being attached to the platform.
18. The multi-purpose accessory mounting platform of claim 14, wherein the one or more fasteners are one or more thumb screws and one or more threaded inserts.
19. The multi-purpose accessory mounting platform of claim 14, wherein the one or more fasteners are a plurality of disc-shaped magnets.
20. The multi-purpose accessory mounting platform of claim 14, the at least one recessed attachment pad further comprising:
- one or more central mounting slots located at a forward end of the at least one recessed attachment pad.
Type: Application
Filed: Mar 23, 2017
Publication Date: Sep 28, 2017
Inventor: Darrel R. Barnette (Austin, TX)
Application Number: 15/468,011