Lap weapon holder

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1999-09-17

2001-07-31

Jordan, Charles T. (Department: 3641)

Firearms

Implements

Rests

C224S192000, C224S250000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06266910

ABSTRACT:

The present invention relates to a holder for a hunting rifle or other weapon, a holder that maintains the weapon in a readily accessible position.
When hunting deer or similar game, hunters often conceal themselves in a ground blind or in a tree to provide them with a clear view of approaching game and to allow them to realize a clear shot at such approaching game. For example, many hunters employ a tree stand, an elevated platform secured to a tree. Such tree stands enable the hunter to rest, typically in a sitting position, while waiting for game to approach. A typical example of such a tree stand is described and illustrated in U.S. Pat. No. 4,802,552 issued to Williams, which is incorporated herein by reference for its detailed description of a tree stand.
While sitting and waiting for game to approach, whether it be in a tree stand or in a ground blind, a hunter may want to eat his lunch, warm his hands, or perform another activity requiring the use of his hands. Such activities require that he put his weapon down. Perhaps, the hunter will choose to place his weapon on the floor of the tree stand or will rest it against the tree. If game were to suddenly approach, however, the hunter must quickly retrieve his weapon and prepare it for firing. Unfortunately, rapid motions associated with such retrieval may frighten the game, may create sounds which frighten the game, or may even affect the ability to expeditiously and accurately use the weapon itself.
Various prior art devices have been developed for holding and securing weapons such as a rifle or an archery bow. However, most such devices are designed for attachment to the tree stand or the tree itself, and thus still do not adequately provide for quick and effortless retrieval of the weapon. Other devices are complex in construction and may be difficult to assemble or use. See, for example, U.S. Pat. No. 4,936,415 issued to Williams.
It is thus a paramount object of the present invention to provide a weapon holder that places the weapon in a readily accessible position, thereby allowing for quick and effortless retrieval of the weapon.
This and other objects and advantages will become readily apparent upon a reading of the description herein along with the appended drawings.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is a holder for a hunting rifle or other weapon that allows the individual to position the weapon across his lap when he is in a sitting position, thereby freeing his hands to perform other tasks. The preferred weapon holder is comprised of a pair of identical assemblies, each of which is adapted to be secured to an individual's thigh. Secured to an individual's thighs, these two assemblies cooperate to provide a convenient holder for supporting and securing a rifle or other weapon in a position across the individual's lap. The weapon, however, is still advantageously positioned so that the individual has ready access to the weapon should game suddenly appear.


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