Firearms – Implements
Reexamination Certificate
1999-04-21
2001-03-06
Poon, Peter M. (Department: 3644)
Firearms
Implements
Reexamination Certificate
active
06195927
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to firearms and, more particularly, to implements therefor.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
When approaching a potentially dangerous person, a policeman will often draw his handgun for ready use. If the person being approached chooses to either fight or flee, the policeman is protected. This protection is often illusory since many scuffles and chases have resulted in handguns being advertently dropped, lost, or taken from policemen. Not only do many dangerous individuals escape justice when a policeman loses possession of his handgun but, in some cases, they sometimes use wrongfully obtained handguns against their pursuers to inflict serious bodily harm.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In light of the problems associated with today's firearms which are often difficult to hold, it is a principal object of the invention to provide a firearm gripping device which binds the hand of a user to the grip of a firearm thereby making it difficult to drop the firearm or to pry such from the hand of a user. The inventive gripping device is particularly advantageous in promoting a solid grasp of a firearm by users with small hands.
It is another object of the invention to provide a gripping device of the type described which can be used with virtually all handguns, rifles and shotguns without modification being made to the chosen weapon.
It is a further object of the invention to provide a gripping device of the type described which permits a user to obtain a strong grasp of a firearm without excessive muscle fatigue so that the firearm can be aimed and discharged with maximum control.
It is an object of the invention to provide improved elements and arrangements thereof in a firearm gripping device for the purposes described which is lightweight in construction, inexpensive to manufacture, and dependable in use.
Briefly, the firearm gripping device in accordance with this invention achieves the intended objects by featuring an elastomeric band having a fastening layer with a dense mat of small, uncut loops formed of thread extending from one of its sides. A strip of hook-type fastening material is secured to the band adjacent its rear end. The strip has a plurality of hooks releasably fastenable to the small loops of the fastening layer. An elastomeric strap is secured to the band adjacent its front end so as to form a pair of relatively large loops.
The foregoing and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
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Greiner Stephen R.
Poon Peter M.
Shaw Elizabeth
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