Special receptacle or package – For a weapon
Reexamination Certificate
1999-07-20
2001-07-03
Fidei, David T. (Department: 3728)
Special receptacle or package
For a weapon
C224S192000, C224S245000, C224S911000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06253915
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The invention is directed generally to firearm pouches and, more particularly, to a firearm pouch in which the casing is made from a tough, bulletproof material which prevents access to unauthorized users.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Long firearm pouches for rifles are, of course, well known to facilitate their transport. Similarly known are pouches for handguns. Examples of handgun pouches are, for example, disclosed in U.S. Design Pat. No. D262,231 which shows a firearm cylinder pouch and U.S. Pat. No. 5,294,031, which shows a discreet pistol pouch serving as a concealed gun holster.
Such pouches however have virtually served no other purpose than simply to carry a weapon in a concealed manner. The pouches are not necessarily safe from, for example, an unauthorized entrant into the pouch. Further, the firearm could inadvertently discharge in the pouch, causing grave harm or even killing a person in the vicinity.
Handgun safety is a national concern, particularly since “the right to bear arms” is arguably granted in the Second Amendment. Further, with the recent tragedy at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colo., preventing easy accessibility of firearms, by children in particular, is of paramount national importance.
It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a protective firearm pouch, which lessens the dangers from an inadvertent discharge of the firearm.
Another object of the invention is to provide a protective firearm pouch, which is not accessible, except to an authorized entrant—for example by one with the correct combination or key to a locking mechanism on the pouch
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
These and other objects of the invention, which shall be hereafter apparent, are achieved by the protective firearm pouch having substantially triangular shaped front and back faces and a substantially rectangular shaped peripheral face, connecting the front and back faces. The material in the faces is preferably constructed of very hard fabric-like material, which has bullet proof characteristics such as the material sold under the mark KEVLAR®.
Secured to the right face and a substantial length of upper face is a zipper under an overlapping flap for opening the pouch and accessing the firearm. The firearm is secured to the pouch by a strap having complementary Velcro® mating surfaces. The pouch further includes a locking mechanism, preferably a combination lock which interfaces with zipper to keep the pouch closed to unauthorized entrants.
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Mesica Zuri
Stafford James
Fidei David T.
Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly LLP
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