Firearms – Implements – Rests
Reexamination Certificate
1998-11-27
2001-08-21
Carone, Michael J. (Department: 3641)
Firearms
Implements
Rests
Reexamination Certificate
active
06276087
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to a firearm support device and more particularly to a portable and adjustable firearm support device which will offer support to the user's arm for rendering steadiness which will allow a successful discharge of the firearm.
2. Description of the Prior Art
Stabilizing devices, for use with firearms, have been employed successfully for many years. These conventional stabilizing devices are utilized by many for a multitude of reasons. For example, sportsmen may use device for resting their firearm, while biologists, environmentalists, and animal lovers will used the stabilizer for stabilizing their arm or camera for properly photographing the observed animal(s).
These stabilizers come in a variety of forms and configurations, each having a particular function and design. In U.S. Pat. No. 5,481,817 issued to Parker there is disclosed a firearm support used solely for the sportsman. This device includes a telescopic stand which is clampable to a support, such as a seat, and a substantially horizontally disposed tube, pivotally and rotatably secured to the stand. The tube further includes an armrest movably attached to one end of the tube and a gun cradle movable attached to the opposite end thereof. Though this device may be well suited for hunting, this stabilizer is limiting and can be considered cumbersome. The use of both the arm rest and gun cradle can be obstructive if the device is used other than for a firearm stabilizer. Additionally, the use of numerous removable components provides a device with additional elements. This increase in elements inherently provides for an increase in component lose and/or failure. Such a lost or failure will consequently render the device useless. Further, the device requires a numerous amount of adjustments to be made prior to its utilization. These numerous adjustments can be burdensome and difficult, especially for those with limited dexterity, or the like. In addition, once the desired position of the armrest and gun cradle are locked reposition of the gun is virtually impossible. Thereby, if the hunted prey moves, the hunter cannot smoothly move his firearm, since the gun cradle and armrest will be in the way. Accordingly, rendering the stabilizer useless.
Yet another device is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,287,643 issued to Arizpe-Gilmore. This device is a stabilizer combined with a hunting seat. The stabilizer is cup-shaped, thereby providing a device which can only be used with a gun, and which cannot be used with a camera or the like. Additionally, the use of the chair provides a device which is bulky and difficult to transport, especially during a hunting expedition. Further, the chair does not allow the user to utilize the device in a conventional portable platform, since many convention hunting platforms do not offer the adequate stability and surface area for a chair.
Accordingly, it is seen that none of these previous efforts provide the benefits intended with the present invention, such as provide a stabilizer which is versatile, light weight and easily transportable. Additionally, prior techniques do not suggest the present inventive combination of component elements as disclosed and claimed herein. The present invention achieves its intended purposes, objectives and advantages over the prior art device through a new, useful and unobvious combination of component elements, which is simple to use, with the utilization of a minimum number of functioning parts, at a reasonable cost to manufacture, assemble, test and by employing only readily available material.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is a stabilizing apparatus that is portable and adjustable. This stabilizing apparatus will act as a resting means for the user's arms in order to offer stability while aiming a firearm, camera, video, or the like.
The stabilizing apparatus of the present invention comprises an upper portion removably secured to a lower portion. The upper portion includes a T-shape configuration having a support bar perpendicularly attached to a shaft. The shaft includes a conventional attaching device.
The lower portion includes different embodiments, which are suited for different environments and usage. The first embodiment will enable the stabilizing apparatus to be removably secured to any particular elevated stationary surface, such as, but not limited to, a hunting stand, chair, or the like. The second embodiment enables the device to be used on a flat and planar surface, one that is not elevated, such as, but not limited to, the ground.
In the first embodiment for the lower portion, a rod is provided. This rod includes a first end and a second end. A conventional adjusting attaching device is located on the rod. This conventional adjusting attaching device is engagable to the attaching device located on the shaft. The first end is removably secured to the upper portion and the second end includes an adjustable clamp. This clamp provides for the device to be removably secured to any particular stationary surface, such as, but not limited to, a hunting stand, chair, or the like.
In the second embodiment for the lower portion, the shape will be a conventional tri-pod configuration. This will allow for the user to easily and quickly place the device on a flat planar surface. The use of a tri-pod will offer stability and flexibility to the user.
In yet another configuration, the lower portion will be a harness which straps around the user's shoulders and waist. Centrally located in the front of the harness is a receiving apparatus for receiving and maintaining the upper portion of the stabilizing apparatus. This receiving apparatus is angularly disposed, with respect to the user, so as to provide for the upper portion to be located away from the user. The receiving apparatus includes a securing mechanism for securing the top portion to the receiving apparatus.
The upper and lower portion, in any of the above described embodiments, can include any shape, such as a rectangular shape or a circular shape. In the preferred embodiment, the upper and lower portions will have an overall circular configuration. In this arrangement, the user can easily rotate the stabilizer to any desired location. This will enable the device to pivot and thus will include a locking mechanism for locking the desired pivoted located in a fixed and secured position.
Thereby, the user can purchase the upper portion separately from each lower portions. The lower portion can be purchased as to the needs and desires of the user, thereby offering more versatility, flexibility and usability of the final product.
Accordingly, it is the object of the present invention to provide for a stabilizing device that will overcome the deficiencies, shortcomings, and drawbacks of prior stabilizing devices and methods thereof.
Another object of the present invention is to provide for a stabilizing device that is versatile and can be used in a plurality of fields, such as, but not limited to photography, hunting, filming, or the like.
Still a further object of the present invention is to provide for a support device that can be assembled and disassembled quickly, easily and efficiently.
Yet another object of the present invention, to be specifically enumerated herein, is to provide a stabilizing device in accordance with the preceding objects and which will conform to conventional forms of manufacture, be of simple construction and easy to use so as to provide a device that would be economically feasible, long lasting and relatively trouble free in operation.
Although there have been many inventions related to a stabilizing devices, none of the inventions have become sufficiently compact, light weight, versatile, low cost, and reliable enough to become commonly used. The present invention meets the requirements of the simplified design, compact size, low initial cost, low operating cost, ease of installation and maintainability, and minimal amount of training to successfully emp
Buckley Denise J
Carone Michael J.
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