U.S. patent application number 12/612866 was filed with the patent office on 2011-05-05 for end stock magazine storage device.
Invention is credited to James K. Bentley, Ryan T. Cowgill.
Application Number | 20110099872 12/612866 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 43923875 |
Filed Date | 2011-05-05 |
United States Patent
Application |
20110099872 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Bentley; James K. ; et
al. |
May 5, 2011 |
END STOCK MAGAZINE STORAGE DEVICE
Abstract
A magazine storage device is disclosed. The magazine storage
device is part of an end stock assembly for a long gun and may have
a plate that is formed to complement the shape of a magazine. The
magazine storage device may secure a magazine in a recess. The
magazine may be frictionally secured. The magazine may be flush
with the end stock when inserted.
Inventors: |
Bentley; James K.;
(Meridian, ID) ; Cowgill; Ryan T.; (Fruitland,
ID) |
Family ID: |
43923875 |
Appl. No.: |
12/612866 |
Filed: |
November 5, 2009 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
42/71.01 ;
42/90 |
Current CPC
Class: |
F41C 23/22 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
42/71.01 ;
42/90 |
International
Class: |
F41C 23/22 20060101
F41C023/22 |
Claims
1. A magazine storage device comprising: an insert having at least
one magazine recess, the at least one magazine recess being
configured to accept at least one magazine that is configured to be
inserted into a magazine port of a firearm receiver, wherein the
insert is configured to be secured within an opening in a firearm
end stock.
2. The magazine storage device of claim 1, wherein the at least one
magazine recess is configured to frictionally secure at least one
magazine.
3. The magazine storage device of claim 1, further comprising a
plate connected to the firearm end stock, wherein at least a
portion of the plate has a substantially complementary shape to at
least one side of at least one magazine.
4. The magazine storage device of claim 1, wherein the insert has a
plurality of magazine recesses, each configured to accept at least
one magazine.
5. An end stock comprising: a body having a shoulder plate; a first
opening in the body, the first opening being positioned to one side
of the shoulder plate and being configured to secure at least one
magazine, wherein the first opening has a shape and contours that
substantially mirror the shape and contours of a portion of the at
least one magazine.
6. The end stock of claim 5, the body further comprising a top
portion and a lower portion extending from the top portion, the
lower portion including the first opening.
7. The end stock of claim 6, wherein the top portion, and the lower
portion are formed as a single piece and the first opening is
formed within the single piece.
8. The end stock of claim 5, wherein the first opening is
configured to frictionally secure at least one magazine.
9. (canceled)
10. The end stock of claim 5, further comprising a plate, the plate
being molded to match at least a portion of at least one
magazine.
11. The end stock of claim 5, further comprising at least a second
opening configured to secure at least one magazine.
12. The end stock of claim 11, further comprising a plate
substantially covering one side of the first and second openings
and having two contoured portions that each are substantially
complementary to the contour of at least a portion of at least one
magazine.
13. The end stock of claim 11, the body further comprising a top
portion and a lower portion extending from the top portion, wherein
the first opening and the second opening are formed into the lower
portion.
14. The end stock of claim 11, further wherein at least one
magazine is flush with the end stock when secured within the first
opening.
15. A firearm comprising: a firearm stock; a receiver connected to
the firearm stock and having a magazine port; at least one magazine
that is adapted to be inserted into the magazine port; an end stock
having a first side and a second side and being connected to the
firearm stock, the end stock comprising at least a first recess,
the first recess extending from the first side toward the second
side and being configured to secure at least one magazine to the
end stock.
16. The firearm of claim 15, wherein the recess is configured to
frictionally secure the at least one magazine.
17. The firearm of claim 15, further comprising a plate connected
to the end stock, wherein the first recess extends through the
second side and the plate is configured to connect to the first
side to substantially cover the recess.
18. (canceled)
19. The firearm of claim 15, further comprising at least a second
recess configured to secure at least one magazine.
20. The firearm of claim 15, wherein the firearm is a .22 caliber
long gun.
21. The magazine storage device of claim 1, wherein the first
opening has a shape and contours that substantially mirror the
shape and contours of a portion of the at least one magazine.
22. The end stock of claim 5, wherein the first opening extends
from one side of the end stock through to another side of the end
stock.
Description
BACKGROUND
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] The present application relates generally to firearms and
more specifically to magazine storage devices connected to a
firearm.
[0003] 2. Description of the Related Art
[0004] Firearms such as long guns typically hold a plurality of
cartridges in a magazine, which may be integrated into the firearm
or may be detachable. Firearms with detachable magazines have the
advantage of being quickly reloadable with another detachable
magazine that is loaded with ammunition. As such, an operator of a
firearm may carry extra magazines.
[0005] Typically, extra magazines may be carried in a pocket, bag,
or case that is external to the firearm and/or firearm case, if
present. Also, a firearm case may have space for one or more extra
magazines.
[0006] Alternatively, a firearm may comprise a mechanism for
holding one or more extra magazines, which may be convenient to an
operator. Often, these mechanisms are attached to a firearm after
manufacture and extend out from the attached portion of the
firearm. Mechanisms that extend or protrude from a portion of a gun
stock may be uncomfortable or inconvenient for an operator when
operating the firearm. Further, a firearm case that is made to fit
the unaltered firearm may not accommodate the additional mechanism
requiring the removal of the mechanism prior to storage in the
firearm case.
[0007] The present disclosure is directed to overcoming, or at
least reducing the effects, of one or more of the issues set forth
above.
SUMMARY
[0008] An embodiment of a magazine storage device is disclosed. The
magazine storage device may comprise an insert that may have a
magazine recess. The magazine recess may be configured to accept
one magazine. The insert may be configured to be secured within an
opening in a firearm end stock. The magazine recess may be
configured to frictionally secure a magazine. The magazine storage
device may further comprise a plate connected to the firearm end
stock. A portion of the plate may have a substantially
complementary shape to a magazine. The insert may have a plurality
of magazine recesses, and each may be configured to accept a
magazine.
[0009] An embodiment of an end stock is also disclosed. The end
stock may comprise a body having a shoulder plate, a first opening
in the body. The first opening may be positioned to one side of the
shoulder plate and may be configured to secure a magazine. The body
may further comprise a top portion and a lower portion, which may
extend from the top portion. The lower portion may include the
first opening. The top portion, and the lower portion may be formed
as a single piece. The first opening may be formed within the
single piece. The first opening may be configured to frictionally
secure a magazine. The end stock may further comprise a middle
portion that may be secured partially within the first opening. The
first opening in the body may be configured to secure a magazine
within the middle portion. The end stock may further comprise a
plate. The plate may be molded to match a portion of the magazine.
The end stock may further comprise a second opening configured to
secure a magazine. The end stock may further comprise a plate that
may substantially cover one side of the first and second openings
and may have two contoured portions that each are substantially
complementary to the contour of a portion of the magazine. The body
may further comprise a top portion and a lower portion extending
from the top portion. The first opening and the second opening may
be formed into the lower portion. The magazine may be flush with
the end stock when secured within the first opening.
[0010] An embodiment of a firearm is also disclosed. The firearm
stock may comprise a firearm stock, a receiver connected to the
firearm stock, and an end stock having a first side and a second
side. The end stock may be connected to the firearm stock and may
comprise a first recess. The first recess may extend from the first
side toward the second side and may be configured to secure a
magazine to the end stock. The recess may be configured to
frictionally secure the magazine. The firearm may further comprise
a plate connected to the end stock. The first recess may extend
through the second side and the plate may be configured to connect
to the first side to substantially cover the recess. The plate may
be configured to connect to the second side to substantially cover
the recess. The firearm may further comprise a second recess, which
may be configured to secure a magazine. The firearm may be a .22
caliber long gun.
[0011] These and other embodiments of the present application will
be discussed more fully in the description. The features,
functions, and advantages can be achieved independently in various
embodiments of the claimed invention, or may be combined in yet
other embodiments.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES
[0012] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a firearm with an embodiment
of an end stock magazine storage device.
[0013] FIG. 2A is a left side view of an embodiment of an end stock
magazine storage device.
[0014] FIG. 2B is a right side view of the embodiment shown in FIG.
2A.
[0015] FIG. 2C is a cut away top view of the embodiment shown in
FIG. 2A.
[0016] FIG. 3A is a perspective view of the left side of an
embodiment of an end stock magazine storage device.
[0017] FIG. 3B is a perspective view of the right side of the
embodiment shown in FIG. 3A.
[0018] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an embodiment of
an end stock magazine storage device.
[0019] FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of another embodiment
of an end stock magazine storage device.
[0020] Like reference numbers and designations in the various
drawings indicate like elements.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] In the following description, reference is made to the
accompanying drawings that form a part thereof, and in which is
shown by way of illustration specific exemplary embodiments in
which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments are
described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art
to practice the invention, and it is to be understood that
modifications to the various disclosed embodiments may be made, and
other embodiments may be utilized, without departing from the
spirit and scope of the present invention. The following detailed
description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense.
[0022] FIG. 1 perspective view of an embodiment of a firearm 100,
including a firearm stock 120 having a forend 122 and a pistol grip
126, a receiver 110 connected to the firearm stock 120, a barrel
114 connected to the receiver 110 and to the firearm stock 120. A
bolt 112 and a trigger group 124 may operatively connect to the
receiver 110. The firearm 100 may be embodied by any of a plurality
of suitable long guns, such as, for example, a .22 caliber rifle, a
RUGER.RTM. 10/22.RTM., a pump action shotgun, or another suitable
long gun, as would be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art,
given the benefit of this disclosure.
[0023] As illustrated in FIG. 1, the firearm 100 further comprises
an embodiment of an end stock 130 in accordance with the current
disclosure. The end stock 130 may connect to the firearm stock 120,
such as, for example, by installing onto an end shaft (not shown)
of the firearm stock 120. Alternatively, the end stock 130 may be
connected to the firearm stock 120 with a fastener or may be
connected directly to the receiver 110, as would be apparent to one
of ordinary skill in the art, given the benefit of this
disclosure.
[0024] The end stock 120 comprises a top portion 134 that extends
from the firearm stock 120 and connects to a shoulder plate 132 at
an end, which may be placed on the shoulder of an operator when
operating the firearm 100. A lever 131 may be actuated by an
operator to allow the position of the end stock 130 to be changed,
such as, for example, to extend the end stock 130 away from the
firearm stock 120, adjusting the overall length of the firearm. The
end stock 120 further comprises a magazine storage device 140
comprising a rear plate 142 that may be connected to the end stock
130 with a plurality of fasteners 144.
[0025] FIGS. 2A, 2B, and 2C illustrate an embodiment of an end
stock 230 comprising an embodiment of a magazine storage device
240. FIG. 2A is a left side view and FIG. 2B is a right side view
of the end stock 230. As shown, the end stock 230 comprises a top
side 234 with a shoulder plate 232 at one end. The end stock 230
further comprises a magazine storage device 240, which comprises a
front plate 246 and a rear plate 242 that are connected to the end
stock 230 by a plurality of connectors 244. Also shown are magazine
recesses 248, which are a complementary shape and size to a
magazine 450 (shown in FIG. 4), such as a rotary magazine. The
magazine recesses 248 are substantially the same, and thus,
magazine 450 may be inserted into any of the magazine recesses 248
for storage. The magazine 450 may be frictionally held in place by
one or more of the walls of the magazine recess 248.
[0026] FIG. 2C shows a cut away top view of the end stock 230 along
the line 2C-2C (shown in FIG. 2A). As shown in FIG. 2C, the rear
plate 242 may include a contour which may be substantially
complementary to a contour of a side of the magazine 450. The
magazine 450 may be flush with the front plate 246 when inserted
into the magazine recess 248 and thus may be secured within the
dimensions of the end stock 230. Alternatively, the front plate 246
may be a portion of a side of the end stock 230, and the magazine
450 may be substantially flush with the side of the end stock 230
when secured within the magazine recess 248.
[0027] A firearm 100 comprising the end stock 230 may hold a total
of three magazines 450; two in the end stock 230 and one in the
magazine port 116 (shown in FIG. 1). Further, because the magazines
450 may be held substantially within the external dimensions of a
firearm 100, the firearm may be stored and/or transported in a
firearm case with or without one or more magazines in the magazine
storage device 240. In other embodiments of a magazine storage
device 240, an alternative number of magazine recesses 248 may be
included in the magazine storage device 240, such as a single
magazine recess 248 or greater than two magazine recesses 248, as
would be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art, given the
benefit of this disclosure.
[0028] FIGS. 3A and 3B are perspective views of an embodiment of an
end stock 330 comprising an embodiment of a magazine storage device
340. FIGS. 3A and 3B show a top portion 334 connected to a shoulder
plate 332, a plurality of magazine recesses 348, a front plate 346,
and a rear plate 342. The front and rear plates 346, 342 may be
connected to the end stock 230 by a plurality of fasteners 344.
[0029] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an embodiment of
an end stock 430 comprising an embodiment of a magazine storage
device 440 from a similar perspective as FIG. 3A. The end stock 430
comprises a top portion 434 connected to a shoulder plate 432.
Additionally, the end stock 430 comprises a front plate 446 and a
rear plate 442 that may be connected by a plurality of connectors
444. The magazine 450 is also shown and may be inserted into and
frictionally held by a magazine recess 448.
[0030] In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 4, magazine recesses
448 are included a lower portion which extends from the top portion
434 of the end stock 430. When installed the magazine 450 may be
flush with the front plate 446. In some embodiments of a magazine
storage device 440, the front and rear plates 446, 442 may be
reversible so as to be able to connect to either the right side or
the left side of the end stock 430 allowing magazines 450 to be
inserted either from the right side or the left side of the end
stock 430.
[0031] FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of an embodiment of
an end stock 530 comprising an embodiment of a magazine storage
device 540. The end stock 530 comprises a top portion 534 connected
to a shoulder plate 532. A magazine 550 is also shown and may be
inserted into a magazine recess 548. The magazine 550 may be
frictionally secured by the magazine recess 548. Additionally, the
end stock 530 comprises a front plate 546 and a rear plate 542.
[0032] In some alternative embodiments, the front plate 546 and/or
the rear plate 542 may be integrated as part of the end stock 530.
As such, the magazine recesses 548 would be closed recesses,
extending from one side of the end stock 530 toward, but not
through, the other side of the end stock 530. In such alternative
embodiments, the magazine recess 548 would be substantially closed
with respect to the magazine 550.
[0033] In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 5, a plurality of
magazine recesses 548 are included in a middle portion 549 or
insert that is separate from the end stock 530. The front and rear
plates 546, 542 may be connected to the middle portion 549 and may
capture the middle portion 549 within a lower portion that extends
from the top portion 534 of the end stock 530. In some alternative
embodiments, the middle portion 549 may be connected to a recess,
or a wall, for example, under the top portion 534 and/or to the
shoulder plate 532, or may be connected in another suitable
configuration, as would be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the
art, given the benefit of this disclosure. Also, in some
alternatively embodiments of a magazine storage device 540, the
front plate 546 and/or the rear plate 542 may be part of the middle
portion 549, as would be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the
art, given the benefit of this disclosure. Additionally, in some
embodiments of a magazine storage device 540, the front and rear
plates 546, 542 may be reversed so as to be able to connect to
either the right side or the left side of the end stock 530.
[0034] Although various embodiments have been shown and described,
the invention is not so limited and will be understood to include
all such modifications and variations as would be apparent to one
skilled in the art. For example, equivalent elements may be
substituted for those specifically shown and described, certain
features may be used independently of other features, and the
number and configuration of various vehicle components described
above may be altered, all without departing from the spirit or
scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.
[0035] Such adaptations and modifications should and are intended
to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of
the disclosed exemplary embodiments. It is to be understood that
the phraseology of terminology employed herein is for the purpose
of description and not of limitation. Accordingly, the foregoing
description of the exemplary embodiments of the invention, as set
forth above, are intended to be illustrative, not limiting. Various
changes, modifications, and/or adaptations may be made without
departing from the spirit and scope of this invention.
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