For A Weapon Patents (Class 206/317)
  • Patent number: 7360648
    Abstract: A casing for enveloping and protecting a firearm comprising of a body section having a front portion, a middle portion, a rear portion, an upper edge and a plurality of lower edges. The upper edge extending longitudinally between a firearm barrel end of the casing and a firearm stock end of the casing, the firearm barrel end of the casing dimensioned to essentially surround the ending barrel portion of a firearm when insertably introduced therein and the firearm stock end of the casing dimensioned to essentially surround a stock portion of a firearm when insertably introduced therein; the plurality of lower edges extending longitudinally between the firearm stock end of the casing and the front portion of the body section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: TBAC Investment Trust
    Inventor: Emil Blaschke
  • Publication number: 20080053850
    Abstract: Fold Down Hard Case Door is a rifle case that can be mounted to an ATV or other vehicle having a hinged butt door to allow a hunter to easily retrieve his rifle without getting out of an ATV or other vehicle. The preferred embodiment of the invention consists of a rifle case with a handle and a butt door with a locking pin on the top and a hinge on the bottom. To use the preferred embodiment of the invention, a hunter would first mount the rifle case with the butt door attached to an ATV or other vehicle. The rifle case is attached to the ATV or other vehicle on the front rack near the hunter's hand and handgrip. Ideally, the rifle case will be mounted to allow the tip and barrel of the rifle to face down and to the front of the rifle case. The hunter's rifle could then be inserted into the rifle case with the butt end of the rifle nearest the hunter. To insert the rifle, the hunter removes the locking pin and utilizes the hinge to allow the butt door to swing down to create an opening for the rifle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventor: Stanley J. Daniel
  • Publication number: 20080047860
    Abstract: A briefcase is disclosed that is adapted for holstering a gun, as well as for providing an interior space for other items and for providing ballistic protection to a user. The briefcase includes a pair of oppositely disposed five-sided hinged case halves. A pair of case locks may be included in a handle so as to maintain the briefcase in the closed position until the locks are disengaged. A gun holster includes an elongated rigid door flap that is pivotally attached at one end thereof proximate to one short end of an elongated door aperture formed in one side edge of one case half. The door flap is fixed to one side of a gun pocket, the other side of which is fixed to an elongated inner wall that is pivotably attached to the briefcase. In a closed position, the outer surface of the door flap is substantially flush with an outer surface of the briefcase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2006
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventor: Fred Shane
  • Patent number: 7325681
    Abstract: A piece of luggage has a closable case having an interior, a partition subdividing the interior into a gun compartment adapted to hold a gun and another compartment adapted to hold personal items. The gun is secured in place in the gun compartment. The case is elongated and has a long edge formed with an opening giving access to the other personal-item compartment and a short end formed with an opening giving access to the gun compartment. The partition extends longitudinally in the case. Alternately the case is formed by a pair of hard shells and the partition carrying the gun is pivoted between them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Parat-Werk Schonenbach GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Heinrich R. Schönenbach
  • Patent number: 7308981
    Abstract: A container for ammunition of the type comprising a case inside which an inner casing receiving the ammunition is able to slide between two axial positions, one in which it blocks the ammunition and the other in which it unblocks the ammunition, the inner casing incorporating a front sleeve having flexible fingers, such sleeve cooperating in its blocking position with a fixed limit stop integral with the case and ensuring the retention of the fingers on a zone of the projectile to limit its translation, such container wherein it incorporates means ensuring the radial spacing of the flexible fingers at a distance from the projectile in the unblocking position of the inner casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: Giat Industries
    Inventors: Jean-François Noel Du Payrat, Elsa Jukiw, Stéphane Guibert
  • Patent number: 7281346
    Abstract: A portable gun support case having gun support members firmly held in place on the case by retaining members attached to the case. The case has a lower box and an upper box which includes two longitudinal box or cover sections pivotally mounted on the lower box. When the box is open, the support members may be placed in upright positions adjacent walls of the lower box. The retaining members then may be moved into firm holding engagement with the support members. When the support members are removed from their upright positions, the upper box may be pivotally closed above the lower box along a center line formed by the two longitudinal cover sections and in engagement with the lower box. When the upper box engages the lower box, outward projections at opposite ends of the upper box are engaged by the retaining members to hold the case firmly closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: Flambeau, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory A. Cook, Charles E. Philips, III
  • Patent number: 7216404
    Abstract: A fastener system mounts a pouch onto a shirt or other clothing article, wherein the pouch provides a receptacle aperture into which a fastener is placed with its flanges positioned on opposing sides of the aperture. The cloth to which the fastener is mounted is gripped between the fastener and the aperture and is locked into place by a U-shaped clip. The flanges are made oblong in shape so that the narrow orientation of the flanges easily pass through the aperture, but the longer orientation cannot. Flats may be applied to both aperture and the fastener so as to assure an orientation in use wherein the fastener cannot disengage from the pouch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Inventor: Kenneth Doyle
  • Patent number: 7159711
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a case for transporting handguns and methods of using and manufacturing the same. In one embodiment, the case is comprised of (i) an expansion mechanism located within the case, having a mounting bar coupled thereto and configured to deploy the mounting bar as the case is opened; and (ii) a handgun holder coupled to the mounting bar that includes (a) a clamp configured removably to secure the handgun holder to the mounting bar and coupled to a first shank having a threaded receptacle at an end thereof, (b) a holster seat configured to conform, and coupled, to a handgun holster and further coupled to the side of a second shank having a major axis substantially transverse to a longitudinal axis of the handgun holster, an end of the second shank mating with the end of the first shank, and (c) a fastener configured to pass through an opening through the second shank along the major axis and engage the threaded receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: Grassburr Leather Works, Inc.
    Inventor: John D. Gardner
  • Patent number: 7143913
    Abstract: A gun safe affixed to a surface such as a motorcycle for securely storing a gun. The gun safe includes a main body having an opening leading to an interior storage area. A planar surface area extends out from the main body. A cover covers the opening of the main body and the planar surface area. The cover may be hinged to the main body. The main body is preferably affixed to the surface by a plurality of bolts running through openings in the planar surface area and inserted into the motorcycle surface. A locking mechanism is utilized for locking the cover to the main body and the planar surface area. A gun is then stored in the gun safe and the locking mechanism locks the cover in a closed configuration to prevent unauthorized removal of the gun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Ryder Motorcycle Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve B. Lindsey, Bob W. Lakin, William D. Utzman
  • Patent number: 7134233
    Abstract: A catcher, in combination with a firearm having an ejection port, for receiving and retaining expended magnetically attracted shell casings through the ejection port as the firearm is discharged. The catcher includes a hollow housing having a plurality of rigid walls, and retainers. One of the walls has an opening in communication with the ejection port when the catcher is mounted to the firearm for receiving the shell casings. At least one of the other walls includes a plurality of deflectors and each of the deflectors has a front face that is slanted away from the opening such that the deflectors are capable of deflecting the shell casings away from the opening and a rear face that is perpendicular to the planar surface of the housing or slanted away from the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: Thomas W. Saur
  • Patent number: 7121401
    Abstract: A packaging system for a single ammunition includes a cylindrical metal container and a cap therefore. A locking mechanism locks the cap to the top end of the container and a guiding mechanism guides the cap onto the top end of the container before the locking mechanism is locked to assure proper alignment. A plurality of impact rings are located laterally about the container and the cap to provide impact protection therefore. A stacking mechanism for each container allows a plurality of the containers to be securely stacked adjacent one another. The stacking mechanism includes a first top member and a second top member located adjacent the top ring and located 180° from one another about the cap such that the first top member of one cap interlocks with the second top member of an adjacent cap, and a similar arrangement on the bottom ring of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Yash Sinha, Mark Benko, Ronald Dale Turner, Philip Kadlecek, Yuen H. Lam, William C. Paulo
  • Patent number: 7116224
    Abstract: An alarm ready portable case is provided in which to secure a firearm or other protectable. The case includes sensors, a lock and, in several embodiments, structure to support the article to be protected. The case is adaptable to become part of a pre-existing facility security system of any of a plurality of manufacturers by being configured to receive any of several connectivity elements that are compatible with at least one of the security systems. For example, wireless transmitters that are compatible with different alarm systems may be connected. Terminals may also be directly wired into a hardwired zone of a security alarm panel. Transmitter receiving structure may be provided in the case for holding any such transmitter. Terminals are provided to connect to external wiring. Slots may be provided for communication interface cards, such as ethernet cards, wireless telecommunications cards, or other connectivity hardware.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Inventor: Kerry L. Mickler
  • Patent number: 7043863
    Abstract: A catcher in combination with a firearm having an ejection port for receiving and retaining expended magnetically attracted shell casings through the ejection port as the firearm is discharged. The catcher includes a hollow housing having a plurality of rigid walls. One of the walls has an opening in communication with the ejection port when the catcher is mounted to the firearm for receiving the shell casings, and at least one of the other walls includes a plurality of deflectors. Each of the deflectors has a front face that is slanted away from the opening such that the deflectors are capable of deflecting the shell casings away from the opening and a rear face that is perpendicular to the planar surface of the housing or slanted away from the opening. Retainers at the rear face of the deflectors are capable of retaining the shell casings when the catcher is in any position. The retainers include a permanent magnetic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Inventor: Thomas W. Saur
  • Patent number: 7025203
    Abstract: A portable gun case has a generally rectangular floor wall having two long side edges and two short end edges bridging the side edges, respective side and end walls projecting upward from the respective edges of the floor wall and forming an upwardly open cavity, and a top wall secured to one of the side walls and engageable down over the cavity. A mounting board fitted to one of the walls in the cavity is adapted to support parts of a gun. A plurality of flexible holding tapes are each mounted releasably at any of a plurality of locations on the board so the tapes can be wrapped around the parts of the gun and thereby securing the gun to the board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: Parat-Werk Schonenbach GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Heinrich R. Schönenbach
  • Patent number: 6874628
    Abstract: A retainer is provided for holding a gun in a rigid case. The case contains a low stiffness cushion material and the gun, including its rear stock and fore stock, located in engagement with one side of the cushion material. Support members each having a stiffness greater than the stiffness of the cushion material engage the other side of the cushion material opposite the fore stock and rear stock. A strap extends around the support member opposite the rear stock, through the cushion member and tightly around the rear stock. Another strap extends around the support member opposite the fore stock, through the cushion member and tightly around the fore stock. The support members and straps together hold the gun located in the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: Flambeau Products Corporation
    Inventor: Robert N. Hammill
  • Patent number: 6843081
    Abstract: A secure firearm holder (10) includes an outwardly swinging hinged plate (14) that is hinged to a holder base (12) with a gun (44) mounted at a side of the plate in a ready-to-use orientation when the plate swings outwardly. In a preferred embodiment, a bore shaft (36) is mounted on the hinged plate, the bore shaft extending into the firearm. When the plate is in a first, closed, position, the holder base prevents the gun from being removed from the bore shaft, but when a motivating member (52) rotates the plate to a second position, the gun can be easily and quickly removed from the bore shaft from a ready-to-use orientation. The motivating member biases the lid toward the second position but is held closed in the first position by a latch (50), which latch is remotely releasable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Inventor: Terry M. Painter
  • Patent number: 6829917
    Abstract: A weapon container and lock assembly for mounting in a vehicle, for example, an aircraft, that may be subject to a positive accelerated gravity environment. The weapon container has a container body defining an interior cavity therein and a top lid that is selectively moved between an open position and a closed position with respect to the container body by a container opening assembly. A lock assembly is provided for movement between a first, locked, position and a second, unlocked, position upon application of an accelerated gravity condition of a predetermined level. In use, the lock assembly prevents movement of the container opening assembly when the lock assembly is in the first position and allows movement of the container opening assembly when the lock assembly is in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Inventor: Rodney O. Russell
  • Publication number: 20040144664
    Abstract: A retainer is provided for holding a gun in a rigid case. The case contains a low stiffness cushion material and the gun, including its rear stock and fore stock, located in engagement with one side of the cushion material. Support members each having a stiffness greater than the stiffness of the cushion material engage the other side of the cushion material opposite the fore stock and rear stock. A strap extends around the support member opposite the rear stock, through the cushion member and tightly around the rear stock. Another strap extends around the support member opposite the fore stock, through the cushion member and tightly around the fore stock. The support members and straps together hold the gun located in the case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Inventor: Robert N. Hammill
  • Patent number: 6766927
    Abstract: A gun holder for use in vehicles comprises a pair of elongated bendable sidewalls having upper and lower portions. The upper portions of the sidewalls are joined by a strip of flexible material. The cross-sectional shape of the sidewalls forms generally a “V” shape, and when the lower narrow edge of the V is inserted into a seating gap in a vehicle seat, an open, upwardly facing pocket is formed by the flexible sheet material and the sidewalls. A gun may then be inserted into the pocket, and is securely held there for increased safety and protection of the gun, while still permitting very rapid access to the gun when desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Inventor: Bruce A. Cart
  • Publication number: 20040104137
    Abstract: A portable gun case has a generally rectangular floor wall having two long side edges and two short end edges bridging the side edges, respective side and end walls projecting upward from the respective edges of the floor wall and forming an upwardly open cavity, and a top wall secured to one of the side walls and engageable down over the cavity. A mounting board fitted to one of the walls in the cavity is adapted to support parts of a gun. A plurality of flexible holding tapes are each mounted releasably at any of a plurality of locations on the board so the tapes can be wrapped around the parts of the gun and thereby securing the gun to the board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2003
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Applicant: PARAT-WERK SCHONENBACH GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Heinrich R. Schonenbach
  • Publication number: 20040104136
    Abstract: A piece of luggage has a closable case having an interior, a partition subdividing the interior into a gun compartment adapted to hold a gun and another compartment adapted to hold personal items. The gun is secured in place in the gun compartment. The case is elongated and has a long edge formed with an opening giving access to the other personal-item compartment and a short end formed with an opening giving access to the gun compartment. The partition extends longitudinally in the case. Alternately the case is formed by a pair of hard shells and the partition carrying the gun is pivoted between them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2003
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Applicant: PARAT-WERK SCHONENBACH GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Heinrich R. Schonenbach
  • Publication number: 20040084330
    Abstract: A packing case (1) for a large-caliber cartridge (2), having a thin-walled cartridge case (3) and a projectile (4), which protrudes at least partially out of the front of the cartridge casing (3), and has at its outer circumference an annular stop groove (5), with the packing case (1) including an outer case (6) and an inner case (7) that comprises at least two partial cases disposed one behind the other. To enable the cartridge to be easily secured in the packing case and subsequently removed, at least two spring-loaded stop elements (19) that can pivot toward the projectile (4) and have guide elements (21) are provided. The stop elements extend with a form-fit into the stop groove (5) of the projectile (4) and are supported at the rear against a partial case (11) of the inner case (7).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Applicant: Rheinmetall W & M GmbH
    Inventors: Lutz Borngen, Holger Brase, Silvia Bruske, Thomas Heitmann, Michael Vagedes, Martin Berg
  • Publication number: 20040079660
    Abstract: A gun case for transporting and storing a gun with forward and rear portions. The gun case includes a forward housing with rigid side walls that form a cavity configured to receive the forward portion of the gun. The gun case also includes a rear housing with rigid side walls that form a cavity configured to receive the rear portion of the gun. The rear housing is pivotally coupled to the forward housing for movement between an open position providing access to the cavities and a closed position capable of securing the gun within the gun case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2002
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Applicant: Flambeau Products Corporation
    Inventors: Jason C. Sauey, Robert N. Hammill
  • Patent number: 6722496
    Abstract: A combination weapons case for guns, bows, knifes or other tools having a flexible inner case and a hard outer case. The outer case includes a recessed area for receiving the inner case, and may feature a place for storing arrows or other accessories. The outer case may be fastened to an object such as an all-terrain vehicle and the inner case may be conveniently removed for easy transport in the field. The outer case and/or the inner case may be shaped like the object contained therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Kolpin Outdoors, Inc.
    Inventor: Patrick K. Gantert
  • Patent number: 6691693
    Abstract: A bow case for receiving and carrying a compound bow. The bow case is of non-rigid cloth-like fabric material having a first face and a second face opposite thereto. The second face defines a bow entry opening for receiving the bow to be carried. The first and second faces have a perimeter that substantially conform to the overall shape of the compound bow. The open face includes a drawstring or other tensioning element to tautly secure the bow within the case. A blind is detachably connected to the case, specifically to the interior wall of the first face of the case. The blind is detachably connected within a blind storage pocket sewn to the interior wall of the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Blue Sky Investments, Inc.
    Inventor: Hugh D. Trussell, II
  • Patent number: 6662944
    Abstract: A firearm carrying case includes a rigid outer housing and a flexible inner shell and pockets defined between the flexible inner shell and the outer housing. The outer housing includes a body having a contoured wall with an engagement portion, a chamber, and an open end. The open end is defined in a first plane. The outer housing also includes an end cap having a contoured wall an engagement portion, a chamber, and an open end. The end cap open end is defined in a second plane such that when the body and end cap are interconnected, an interior cavity is defined. The engagement portions interengage along a line of separation disposed oblique to the longitudinal axis, such that disconnection of the end cap from the body is easier. The flexible inner shell includes a soft wall defining an opening and an interior cavity for receiving the firearm. The inner shell is selectively, cooperatively and slidingly received within the chambers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Plano Molding Company
    Inventors: John Hagemann, Joseph Fiore, Thomas Hurt, Jesse Simpkins
  • Patent number: 6659316
    Abstract: This invention is a quiver for carrying sporting equipment or tools over the shoulder; it can be converted into a free-standing structure; and it can be disassembled when not in use for ease of storing and traveling. The quiver consists of a plurality of rigid tubes, with a means for holding the assembled tubes into a stable structure suspended from a shoulder strap. The quiver also allows peripheral equipment to be attached by such means as clips, hook-and-loop-type fasteners, hanging containers, and so forth. The shoulder strap is adjustable, for comfortable, hands-free carrying and for hanging the quiver from a chair, a hook, or other furnishing. Adding wheels allows the quiver to be rolled or carried. The quiver can also be converted into a stand which holds equipment off the ground. Further, after use, the quiver can easily be disassembled into individual protective casings for transport or shipping; when disassembled, the quiver components require less packing space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Inventors: Rebecca B Fleming, Judith B Esterquest
  • Publication number: 20030201198
    Abstract: A combination weapons case for guns, bows, knifes or other tools having a flexible inner case and a hard outer case. The outer case includes a recessed area for receiving the inner case, and may feature a place for storing arrows or other accessories. The outer case may be fastened to an object such as an all-terrain vehicle and the inner case may be conveniently removed for easy transport in the field. The outer case and/or the inner case may be shaped like the object contained therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2002
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Inventor: Patrick K. Gantert
  • Patent number: 6634530
    Abstract: The present invention for a mounted gun case, for an ATV and the like, comprises a protective gun housing with an opening on the top through which a gun may pass. The protective gun housing is connected to a mounting assembly designed to attach to handle bars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Inventor: J. Michael Black
  • Publication number: 20030159954
    Abstract: A weapon container and lock assembly for mounting in a vehicle, for example, an aircraft, that may be subject to a positive accelerated gravity environment. The weapon container has a container body defining an interior cavity therein and a top lid that is selectively moved between an open position and a closed position with respect to the container body by a container opening assembly. A lock assembly is provided for movement between a first, locked, position and a second, unlocked, position upon application of an accelerated gravity condition of a predetermined level. In use, the lock assembly prevents movement of the container opening assembly when the lock assembly is in the first position and allows movement of the container opening assembly when the lock assembly is in the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Inventor: Rodney O. Russell
  • Patent number: 6601680
    Abstract: A carrying case for storing and carrying items of high value and/or potentially dangerous items such as firearms, which has an improved, latching mechanism and a reinforced case construction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Inventor: David R. Japchen
  • Publication number: 20030106819
    Abstract: A gun storage case comprises an envelope having an integral flap. The envelope is sized to enclose a gun. The case includes means for securing the flap in a closed position to the envelope. The envelope is made from a laminate structure. The laminate structure includes an impermeable plastic film having a nonwoven material affixed thereto. The nonwoven material has a basis weight in the range of 5 to 25 ounces per square yard. The nonwoven material is located on the inner surface of the envelope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2001
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Bennett
  • Patent number: 6570501
    Abstract: A hand gun case body that is fully enclosed except for a door opening including a hinged door that latches to the case to close the opening. A slide inside the case body slides into and out of a door opening and carries a hand gun that is accordingly transferred between positions of containment within the case body and accessibility outside the case body. A biasing member urges the slide to the accessibility position when the door is opened. The biasing member is remote from the hand gun and avoids interference with said accessibility. The latch is actuated by a personal feature recognition device, e.g., a fingerprint recognition device and upon presentation of said personal feature to said device, said door is unlatched and the hand gun is presented to an authorized user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Inventors: Raymond B. Bushnell, Danny R. Lewis
  • Publication number: 20030085140
    Abstract: A firearm carrying case includes a rigid outer housing and a flexible inner shell and pockets defined between the flexible inner shell and the outer housing. The outer housing includes a body having a contoured wall with an engagement portion, a chamber, and an open end. The open end is defined in a first plane. The outer housing also includes an end cap having a contoured wall an engagement portion, a chamber, and an open end. The end cap open end is defined in a second plane such that when the body and end cap are interconnected, an interior cavity is defined. The engagement portions interengage along a line of separation disposed oblique to the longitudinal axis, such that disconnection of the end cap from the body is easier. The flexible inner shell includes a soft wall defining an opening and an interior cavity for receiving the firearm. The inner shell is selectively, cooperatively and slidingly received within the chambers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2001
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Inventors: John Hagemann, Joseph Fiore, Thomas Hurt, Jesse Simpkins
  • Patent number: 6547070
    Abstract: A handgun case for protecting and transporting a pistol or revolver, includes a closable outer shell; an inner liner within the outer shell; a variety of accessories removably attachable to the inner liner at any point on the inner liner, for example by hook-and-loop fasteners; a closed-cell foam pad between the outer shell and the inner liner; and a number of resilient protective ribs on the outer shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: Kolpin Outdoors, Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald N. Kolpin
  • Publication number: 20030057122
    Abstract: A hand gun case body that is fully enclosed except for a door opening including a hinged door that latches to the case to close the opening. A slide inside the case body slides into and out of a door opening and carries a hand gun that is accordingly transferred between positions of containment within the case body and accessibility outside the case body. A biasing member urges the slide to the accessibility position when the door is opened. The biasing member is remote from the hand gun and avoids interference with said accessibility. The latch is actuated by a personal feature recognition device, e.g., a fingerprint recognition device and upon presentation of said personal feature to said device, said door is unlatched and the hand gun is presented to an authorized user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2001
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Inventors: Raymond B. Bushnell, Danny R. Lewis
  • Patent number: 6523374
    Abstract: A lockable gun safety storage having a rigid mounting member adapted to be fixedly attached to an item, a mounting means positioned on the mounting member, the mounting means adapted to hold a receptacle, said receptacle being sized to receive a firearm therein, said receptacle having a muzzle end and a handle end, said handle end being open, a shield positioned on said mounting member, said shield and said mounting means being moveable with respect to each other, and a locking means to fix the relative position of said mounting means with respect to said mounting member so that when said locking means is locked and a receptacle present in said mounting means, removal of a firearm positioned in said receptacle is prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Inventor: William Owens
  • Patent number: 6499780
    Abstract: A gun case with retractable legs includes a gun case that has a top and a bottom and is capable of enclosing a gun. A frame is connected to the bottom of the gun case. The frame has an upper end and a grounded end, a first leg and a second leg are pivotally held at a pivot point to the frame. Each leg has a pivoted end, pivotally attached to the frame, and a foot. Each leg is movable from a closed position, wherein it lies against the bottom of the gun case, to an open position, wherein it is pivoted away from the bottom of the gun case and the foot of the first leg being moved away from the foot of the second leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Brooks & Thomas, Inc
    Inventor: Richard Perry Bingman
  • Patent number: 6488148
    Abstract: A gun securing and storage device for securing a handgun from access and accidental discharge. The gun securing and storage device includes a case having a base portion and a cover portion hingedly coupled together. The base portion includes a bottom panel having a peripheral wall extending upwardly therefrom. The bottom panel has an inner wall and an outer wall such that a chamber is defined between the inner and outer walls. A plurality of aligned holes extends through the inner wall and into the chamber. A locking means is attached to the case for locking the case. A plurality of trigger guard engaging members is positionable within a trigger guard of a handgun. Each of trigger guard engaging members includes a male portion removably coupled to one of the holes, a female portion coupled to the top panel and aligned with one of the holes in the bottom panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Inventor: Lisa M. Woodson
  • Patent number: 6405861
    Abstract: A new portable or mountable gun case device and method for safely storing one of a variety of loaded and unloaded firearms. The gun case includes a child-resistant latching mechanism. A lockable case that protects children from senseless handgun accidents, yet allows quick access to a handgun to protect a family in an emergency. The unique case design allows mounting beside the bed, under a desk or counter, in a car, truck or RV, and in the wall (behind a picture) with optional pivoting wall bracket. The handgun case can be recessed in a wall behind a picture. Each case includes holster that adjusts to every gun size. The unique drop-down door delivers a gun the same way every time: safely pointed down. The case has unique safety and convenience features and options.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Inventors: Buzz Siler, Montgomery Lee Nelson, Richard L White, II
  • Patent number: 6382416
    Abstract: A medicine safety storage system restricts access to medicines to authorized persons who have pre-programmed a microprocessor to recognize their unique fingerprint. The system includes a housing portion, a cap portion and means for releasably locking the cap portion to the housing portion. The housing portion is generally hollow for holding at least one medicine container. The cap portion includes a scanner touch screen, an optical scanner and a microprocessor electrically connected to a power source. The microprocessor includes means for converting optical information relating to a fingerprint to optical fingerprint data, a permanent memory for storing the optical fingerprint data and means for comparing optical information relating to a subsequent fingerprint to the stored optical fingerprint data. The means for releasably locking the cap portion to the housing portion includes a motor electrically connected to the microprocessor and to the power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Inventor: Kathy S. Gainey
  • Patent number: 6260300
    Abstract: A system for locking, storing, enabling and disabling a device such as a conventional firearm, or an electronic firearm through the use of a control system that is responsive to biometric data input utilizes biometric data input devices to enable both unlocking of a locking box or a trigger lock apparatus, as well as operation and firing of an electronically-controlled firearm that has such features as an electronic locking system onboard or an electronic firing system, in a single authorization entry of biometric data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Assignee: Smith & Wesson Corp.
    Inventors: John F. Klebes, Robert L. Constant, Gerard G. Parent
  • Patent number: 6253915
    Abstract: A protective pouch for firearms includes a compartment defined by front and rear faces and a peripheral face between the front and rear faces. A zipper opening mechanism provides access to the inside of the pouch. The pouch is constructed of a fabric-like material having bulletproof characteristics. The pouch includes a mechanism for securing a firearm within the pouch. A lock may also be included to restrict access to the contents of the pouch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Inventors: Zuri Mesica, James Stafford
  • Patent number: 6244432
    Abstract: A gun case humidity control device for use in maintaining a desired humidity in the gun case, the device including a protective case, a water vapor permeable pouch and a thickened saturated solution, the solution having a suitable humidity control point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Inventors: Albert L. Saari, Robert L. Esse
  • Patent number: 6182573
    Abstract: Provided are systems for attaching one or more explosive device(s) to a flexible linear support, related methods and devices, and methods of using the charge assemblies thus produced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2001
    Assignee: BAE Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Les H. Richards, Roy A. Haggard
  • Patent number: 6135277
    Abstract: A portable airtight inner case (W, Z) includes a receptacle (121) for having an item stored therein, for example a guitar (105), a hingedly mounted cover (11, 111) and a perimetric seal (39) to form a fluid seal between the cover (11, 111) and receptacle (121) when the cover is closed. The inner case cover and receptacle are made of a clear rigid plastic. A suction valve or pump (50, 130) opens to the inner case interior to evacuate fluid while a vacuum gauge (53) is provided for measuring the pressure. The inner case bottom wall (32, 117) has a plurality of pockets (74, 148) for having hangers extended therein to hang the case on a wall and stand pockets (142) to have stand parts of a foldable stand (85) extended therein or a stand (144) pivoted to the bottom wall to support the inner case (W, Z) in an inclined condition. A portable outer case (X, 170) has a compartment for containing the inner case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Inventor: Timonthy Duke Armstrong
  • Patent number: 6082601
    Abstract: A storage device provides for the secure storage of a gun in a vehicle, includes a rectangular base plate and a box-like cover having a rectangular top and sidewalls that form a chamber for storing a gun. The sidewalls enclose a rectangular area that corresponds substantially to the area of the base plate so that the cover forms a close fit around the base plate, which has a planar central portion joined to and surrounded by upwardly bent elongated edge portions. The base plate and cover each include an aperture, each slightly offset from a center point of the base plate central portion and top cover, respectively, but in vertical alignment with each other and with an aperture formed by the trigger guard of a gun stored in the device. The storage device also includes a rotatable pin that is sized to pass through the apertures in the base plate and cover and through the trigger guard of a gun stored in the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Inventor: Thomas H. Standish
  • Patent number: 6009654
    Abstract: A tamper resistant safety gun lock (20) utilizes a case (22) having opposing sidewalls (24, 26) and at least one lateral wall (42, 48, 62) to inhibit access to crucial components of a firearm (28). A plurality of gun anchor posts (34) are selectively positionable inside of the case (22), so that the case (22) may be adapted for different types of firearms (28). The gun anchor posts (34) are held in a perforated plate (74) and have a flat disk (68) at one end which is held between the perforated (74) plate and one of the sidewalls. Because the flat disk (68) is held between the perforated plate (74) and one of the sidewalls the gun anchors (34) are generally inaccessible from the exterior of the case. The tamper resistant safety gun lock (20) is provided with a lock mechanism (32) which utilizes a catch (100) extending inwardly from a lateral lock wall. (48). The catch (100) is covered to make the case (22) difficult to pry open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2000
    Assignee: Inventure, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Williams, Gary L. Embree
  • Patent number: 6009996
    Abstract: A carrying case assembly for carrying a shotgun is provided. The shotgun is disassemblable into a barrel subassembly and a stock-receiver subassembly. The case assembly comprises an outer case member having a first case member portion and a second case member portion hingedly connected to the first case member portion with the first and second case member portions being closable together defining a compartment. An insert member is mounted within the compartment and substantially extending from the first case member portion to the second case member portion, the insert member separating and supporting the barrel subassembly and the stock-receiver subassembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2000
    Inventor: Vernon J. Purdy
  • Patent number: 5967393
    Abstract: A concealed weapon holster having an exterior facade that looks like a carrying case or has the appearance of a beeper/pager/battery pack and a portable phone/radio. A clip having a fixed through-hole on the back of the case allows a belt to be inserted therein. The case has an upside down L-shape with a rigid antenna connected to an upwardly raised from the case. The wearer pushes the antenna away from their body causing the case to open a front portion allowing a weapon to be rapidly withdrawn. Sides of the case can be attached together by Velcro.RTM. type fasteners, zippers, snaps and the like. A bottom portion of the vertical section of the case can remain fixably together and can hold the muzzle of a firearm pistol. An optional foam insert can be used inside the case to hold the weapon in place. The case can include flashing light(s) and beep/ring sound producing to further enhance the realism of the case. A safety switch on the case can prevent accidental release of the weapon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Inventor: Stuart J. Clarke, III