U.S. patent application number 13/043653 was filed with the patent office on 2012-09-13 for gun mounting device.
Invention is credited to Angela Fontenot, Darrell Fontenot.
Application Number | 20120227305 13/043653 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 46794225 |
Filed Date | 2012-09-13 |
United States Patent
Application |
20120227305 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Fontenot; Darrell ; et
al. |
September 13, 2012 |
Gun Mounting Device
Abstract
A gun mounting device comprising a gun rest bridge and a
C-clamp. The gun rest bridge comprising a central beam horizontally
extending between a pair of cradle bars, and a pair of cradle rests
atop said pair of cradle bars, where said pair of cradle rests are
U-shaped to accept a barrel of a gun. The C-clamp attached beneath
said central beam, where said C-clamp comprises a pair of arms to
receive a support item into a central portion of said C-clamp,
where said pair of arms include a first arm and a second arm; a
clamp rod threaded through said first arm; a turning handle
connected to said clamp rod; and a grip pad connected to said clamp
rod opposite to said turning handle wherein said turning handle
rotates to move said grip pad towards said second arm to secure
said C-clamp against said support item.
Inventors: |
Fontenot; Darrell; (Ville
Platte, LA) ; Fontenot; Angela; (Ville Platte,
LA) |
Family ID: |
46794225 |
Appl. No.: |
13/043653 |
Filed: |
March 9, 2011 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
42/94 |
Current CPC
Class: |
F41A 23/02 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
42/94 |
International
Class: |
F41C 27/00 20060101
F41C027/00; F41A 23/02 20060101 F41A023/02 |
Claims
1. A gun mounting device comprising: a gun rest bridge comprising:
a central beam horizontally extending between a pair of cradle
bars, where said pair of cradle bars extend vertically from said
central beam; and a pair of cradle rests atop said pair of cradle
bars, where said pair of cradle rests are U-shaped to accept a
barrel of a gun; a C-clamp attached beneath said central beam,
where said C-clamp comprises a pair of arms to receive a support
item between said pair of arms into a central portion of said
C-clamp, where said pair of arms include a first arm and a second
arm; a clamp rod threaded through said first arm, where said clamp
rod moves in and out of said central portion towards said second
arm; a turning handle connected to said clamp rod outside said
first arm; and a grip pad connected to said clamp rod opposite to
said turning handle; wherein said turning handle rotates to move
said grip pad towards said second arm to secure said C-clamp
against said support item to provide a stable support for said gun
when using said gun mounting device.
2. The gun mounting device according to claim 1, wherein said
central beam is attached to said C-clamp with an attachment bolt
with a swivel head to enable said central beam to rotate on said
attachment bolt.
3. The gun mounting device according to claim 2, wherein said
attachment bolt is connected to a central portion of said C-clamp
to enable said C-clamp to attach to a top portion of said support
item during use.
4. The gun mounting device according to claim 2, wherein said
attachment bolt is connected to said second arm of said C-clamp to
enable said C-clap to attach to a side portion of said support item
during use.
5. The gun mounting device according to claim 3, wherein said
attachment bolt includes a second attachment bolt connected to said
second arm to enable said central beam to interchange between being
attached to said central portion and said second arm of said
C-clamp.
6. The gun mounting device according to claim 1, wherein said
support item is one of at least a box stand, tripod stand, tree
climbing stand, truck tailgate, fence, chair, gate or hunting
blind.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] The present invention relates to a portable gun rest able to
attach to a variety of support items wherein the gun rest secures a
barrel of a gun against the rest to better stabilize the gun during
use.
[0003] 2. Description of Related Art
[0004] Avid hunters commonly use accessories and support devices
during their hunting expeditions. While these products are widely
available they are often including many pieces, are complicated to
use and difficult to assemble. Specifically, rifle mounts are used
by many hunters to aid in barrel alignment and shot accuracy. The
rifle mounts are devices used to support the rifle barrel by
providing a resting spot and brace for the hunter. When the hunter
lines up their shot, the rifle mounts provide stability beneath the
hunter's gun to prevent shifting and movement when taking a shot.
While the rifle mounts do offer assistance to the hunter, they are
often heavy, difficult to assemble and essentially comprise too
many parts to be easily transporting while hunting.
[0005] Examples of the rifle mounts currently available are as
follows. U.S. Pat. No. 5,347,740 by Lewis L. Rather discloses a
multi-functional variable position rifle and camera mount wherein a
mounting device is able to attach to a hunting stand or other
hunting structure. The mounting device is able to interchange
between supporting a camera or a gun. Likewise, U.S. Pat. No.
6,526,687 by James F. Looney discloses a gun rest wherein a gun
supporting device is attached to a table-like platform. While these
devices do provide support for a rifle they are large and
cumbersome to use. Alternatively, U.S. Pat. No. 6,889,465 by Jesse
E. Holmes discloses a rifle mount wherein two support legs are
assembled to support the barrel of a rifle. The support legs rest
against the thighs of a user to allow the hunter to sit, place the
rifle mount against their lap and then rest the rifle barrel within
the supports. This device is easier to use than the common rifle
mounts but the stability of the device relies on the lap of the
person which may not be the most stable structure.
[0006] It would be beneficial in the art to provide a rifle mount
that is portable and easy to use. It would also be desirable in the
art to provide a rifle mount that enables a user to attach the
mount to a variety of different support items.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0007] In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the prior
art, the purpose of the present disclosure is to provide a portable
gun rest able to attach to a variety of support items wherein the
gun rest secures a barrel of a gun against the rest to better
stabilize the gun during use.
[0008] An object of the present invention is to provide a gun mount
that is portable and easily configured for a user.
[0009] Another object of the present invention is to provide a gun
mount that enables the user to easily attach the gun mount to many
different hunting structures.
[0010] Another object of the present invention is to provide a gun
mount that allows the mount to convert between attaching to a top
portion of the support items or a side portion of the support
item.
[0011] To achieve the above objects, in an aspect of the present
invention, a gun mounting device comprising a gun rest bridge and a
C-clamp is disclosed. The gun rest bridge comprising a central beam
horizontally extending between a pair of cradle bars, and a pair of
cradle rests atop said pair of cradle bars, where said pair of
cradle rests are U-shaped to accept a barrel of a gun. The C-clamp
attached beneath said central beam, where said C-clamp comprises a
pair of arms to receive a support item into a central portion of
said C-clamp, where said pair of arms include a first arm and a
second arm; a clamp rod threaded through said first arm; a turning
handle connected to said clamp rod; and a grip pad connected to
said clamp rod opposite to said turning handle wherein said turning
handle rotates to move said grip pad towards said second arm to
secure said C-clamp against said support item.
[0012] These together with other aspects of the present invention,
along with the various features of novelty that characterize the
present invention, are pointed out with particularity in the claims
annexed hereto and form a part of this present invention. For a
better understanding of the present invention, its operating
advantages, and the specific objects attained by its uses,
reference should be made to the accompanying drawings and
descriptive matter in which there are illustrated exemplary
embodiments of the present invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0013] The advantages and features of the present invention will
become better understood with reference to the following detailed
description and claims taken in conjunction with the accompanying
drawings, wherein like elements are identified with like symbols,
and in which:
[0014] FIG. 1 depicts a perspective view of a gun mounting device
in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present
invention;
[0015] FIG. 2 depicts a perspective view of a user and a gun
mounting device in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the
present invention;
[0016] FIG. 3 depicts a perspective view of a gun mounting device
in accordance with an alternative embodiment of the present
invention; and
[0017] FIG. 4 depicts a perspective view of a user and a gun
mounting device in accordance with an alternative embodiment of the
present invention.
[0018] Like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the
description of several views of the drawings.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0019] The present invention relates to a portable gun rest able to
attach to a variety of support items wherein the gun rest secures a
barrel of a gun against the rest to better stabilize the gun during
use. The present invention provides a gun mounting device as a way
to securely hold a rifle during hunting and ensure an accurate shot
at a target. The gun mounting device essentially comprises a gun
rest bridge attached by an attaching bolt to a C-clamp. The
attaching bolt allows the gun rest bridge to turn and swivel on the
C-clamp for adjustable aiming of the rifle while hunting. The
C-clamp easily attaches to hunting structures to enable the user to
mount their rifle in a variety of locations to provide a solid base
upon which to rest the gun. The gun mounting device ensures optimal
mobility and control over their firearm beneficial to beginner and
professional hunters alike.
[0020] Tuning now descriptively to the drawings, referring to FIG.
1, a perspective view of a gun mounting device (100) is shown in
accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
The gun mounting device (100) includes a gun rest bridge comprising
a central beam (102) that extends horizontally between a pair of
cradle bars (104a, 104b). The pair of cradle bars (104a, 104b) rise
vertically from opposing ends of the central beam (102). The
central beam (102) serves as a bridge between the pair of cradle
bars (104a, 104b) to maintain their separation and support. Resting
atop the pair of cradle bars (104a, 104b) are a pair of cradle
rests (106a, 106b) (hereinafter cradle rests). The cradle rests
(106a, 106b) are U-shaped with the opening of the U in line with
the central beam (102). During use a user places the barrel of a
gun within the cradle rests (106a, 106b) so that it rests parallel
to the central beam (102).
[0021] Attached centrally beneath the central beam (102) is a
receiving platform (108). The receiving platform (108) provides an
attachment point for the central beam (102) to connect to a lower
portion of the gun mounting device (100). An attachment bolt (112)
with a top attached swivel head (110) is secured within the
receiving platform (108) to attach the central beam (102) to the
lower portion of the gun mounting device (100). The receiving
platform (108) accepts the swivel head (110) to allow the central
beam (102) to rotate freely upon the attachment bolt (112). The
user may rotate the central beam (102) 360.degree. around the
attachment bolt (112) to enable either of the cradle rests (106a,
106b) to be the most forward facing during use.
[0022] Accordingly, the lower portion of the gun mounting device
(102) is predominantly composed of a C-clamp (114). The attachment
bolt (112) is attached to a central portion of the C-clamp (114).
The attachment bolt (112) may rise perpendicularly from the C-clamp
(114) or alternatively the attachment bolt (112) may rise at an
angle for an angular shot angle when using the attached gun.
[0023] Accordingly, the C-clamp (114) includes a pair of arms
(116a, 116b), a first arm (116a) and a second arm (116b), that may
point vertically away from the central beam (102). Threaded through
the first arm (116a) is a clamp rod (118). The clamp rod (118) is
centrally threaded to engage the first arm (116a) and enable the
clamp rod (118) to rotate in and out of an inner portion (124) of
the C-clamp (114).
[0024] The portion of the clamp rod (118) within the inner portion
(124) of the C-clamp (114) is a grip pad (120). The opposing end of
the clamp rod (118) from the grip pad (120) is a turning handle
(122). As the user rotates the turning handle (122) in one
direction, the grip pad (120) extends further into the inner
portion (124) towards the second arm (116b). Likewise, when the
turning handle (122) is turned in the opposite direction the grip
pad (120) moves away from the second arm (116b).
[0025] During use, the user inserts a support item into the inner
portion (124) and then rotates the turning handle (122) until the
grip pad (120) reaches the support item. The grip pad (120) and the
second arm (116b) engage the support item within the inner portion
(124) to attach the gun mounting device (100) to the support item.
The support item may be a box stand, tripod stand, tree climbing
stand, truck tailgate, fence, chair, gate, hunting blind or any
other reasonable object that may be inserted into between the pair
arms (116a, 116b) of the C-clamp (114).
[0026] With the clamp rod (118) aligned horizontally with the
ground, the gun mounting device (100) is in a horizontal mounting
position. The horizontal mounting position allows the support item
to insert into the gun mounting device (100) from below in a
vertical direction. Also, when in the horizontal mounting position
the gun mounting device (100) attaches to a top portion of the
support item.
[0027] Referring now to FIG. 2, a perspective view of a user (170)
with the gun mounting device (100) is shown in accordance with an
exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 illustrates a
gun (150) placed within the gun rest bridge of the gun mounting
device (100). The gun mounting device (100) is secured to a support
item (160) allowing the user (170) to rest the gun (150) atop the
gun mounting device (100). The user (170) may then concentrate on
aiming without focusing on holding and balancing the gun (150).
[0028] Referring to FIG. 3, a perspective view of a gun mounting
device (200) is shown in accordance with an alternative embodiment
of the present invention. The gun mounting device (200) comprises
the same list of elements as the first embodiment including a
central beam (202) between a pair of cradle bars (204a, 104b) with
top attached cradle rests (206a, 206b); a receiving platform (208)
attached to an attachment bolt (212) with a top swivel head (210);
a C-clamp (214) with a pair of arms (216a, 216b); a clamp rod (218)
threaded through the first arm (216a) with a grip pad (220) within
an inner portion (224) of the C-clamp (214) and a turning handle
(222) outside of the C-clamp (214).
[0029] In the alternative embodiment of the gun mounting device
(200), the attachment bolt (212) is attached to the second arm
(216b). This positions the central beam (202) above the second arm
(216b) during use. When the turning handle (222) is rotated the
grip pad (220) moves toward the second arm (216b) and additionally
the attachment bolt (212).
[0030] The gun mounting device (200) is shown in the vertical
mounting position wherein the C-clamp (214) is in a vertical
position. In the vertical mounting position a support item is
inserted horizontally into the inner portion (224) of the C-clamp
(214). As such, the vertical mounting position allow the gun
mounting device (100) to attach to a side of the support item while
still allowing the gun to shoot horizontally.
[0031] Referring to FIG. 4, a perspective view of a user (270) with
a gun mounting device (200) is shown in accordance with an
alternative embodiment of the present invention. The gun mounting
device (200) is attached to a support item (260), presently shown
as a fence. A gun (250) is horizontally resting against the gun
mounting device (100). The user (270) may then rotate the gun
mounting device (200) upon the support item (260) to turn where the
gun (250) aims during use. The gun mounting device (200) is
portable for the user to pack with their normal hunting equipment
and then use anywhere.
[0032] The gun mounting device may also be interchangeable between
the first embodiment and the second embodiment. Referring to FIG.
1, a second attachment bolt and swivel head may be connected to the
second arm (116b) along with the attachment bolt attached to the
center of the C-clamp (114). This enables the central bar (102) to
alternate between being attached to the first arm (116) or the
central portion of the C-clamp (114), and enabling the C-clamp
(114) to alternate between the horizontal mounting position and the
vertical mounting position.
[0033] The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the
present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration
and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit
the invention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many
modifications and variations are possible in light of the above
teaching. The exemplary embodiment was chosen and described in
order to best explain the principles of the invention and its
practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in the art
to best utilize the invention and various embodiments with various
modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.
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