US3576084A
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Adjustable gun rest
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-05-16
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Granted: 1971-04-27
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Expires: 1989-05-16
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for supporting a firearm and having a support arm adjustably mounted on a post which is adapted to penetrate the earth a predetermined distance. The center of gravity of the support arm and rifle is disposed directly above the point of earth penetration to provide a stable rest.
Inventors
- 👤 William B Anderson Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 18:18
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41A; F41A23/00; F41A23/02; F41A23/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
An adjustable height gun rest comprising a post having a tapered end portion to facilitate insertion in the ground, an anchor plate extending from the post adjacent to the tapered end portion, a handle extending from the other end of the post and substantially coplanar with said anchor plate, a support arm, said support arm including a clamping member and a semicircle support member, said clamping member embracing the post and having adjustable means for holding the clamping member in a predetermined position along said post, said semicircle support member extending from said clamping member and substantially coplanar with said post, the semicircle support member having a first axis defined by an imaginary line drawn across its ends and a second axis perpendicular thereto, indicia on said support arm indicating the location of the interseCtion of said second axis with the support arm, indicia on said post adjacent to the top of said anchor plate, whereby the user may insert said post into the ground at such an angle that said indicia of said semicircle support arm is substantially in vertical alignment with the indicia on said post.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
188 words
An adjustable height gun rest comprising a post having a tapered end portion to facilitate insertion in the ground, an anchor plate extending from the post adjacent to the tapered end portion, a handle extending from the other end of the post and substantially coplanar with said anchor plate, a support arm, said support arm including a clamping member and a semicircle support member, said clamping member embracing the post and having adjustable means for holding the clamping member in a predetermined position along said post, said semicircle support member extending from said clamping member and substantially coplanar with said post, the semicircle support member having a first axis defined by an imaginary line drawn across its ends and a second axis perpendicular thereto, indicia on said support arm indicating the location of the interseCtion of said second axis with the support arm, indicia on said post adjacent to the top of said anchor plate, whereby the user may insert said post into the ground at such an angle that said indicia of said semicircle support arm is substantially in vertical alignment with the indicia on said post.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The invention of claim 1 in which said anchor plate has a flange at its upper portion, the flange being inclined at an angle which is substantially parallel to the first axis of said support arm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The invention of claim 1 in which the major portion of said handle and said anchor plate extend from the same side of said post.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention of claim 1 in which indicia on said arm is a projection from its lower side.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention of claim 1 in which the axis of said adjustable means substantially intersects the inner end portion of said arm.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
51 words
The invention of claim 1 in which said handle has direction indicating indicia applied thereto, one of said last mentioned indicia indicating a direction along said handle and the other a direction perpendicular to said handle and toward the side of the post on which said support arm is normally used.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
102 words
An adjustable height gun rest comprising a post having an end portion for insertion in the ground, handle means extending from the other end of the post, a support arm including a substantially semicircle support member, means for holding the support arm in a predetermined position along said post, means on said support member for indicating a reference point, and means on the post for indicating a second reference point adjacent to but spaced from said end portion, whereby the user may insert said post into the ground at such an angle that said reference points are substantially in a vertical alignment.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
102 words
An adjustable height gun rest comprising a post having an end portion for insertion in the ground, handle means extending from the other end of the post, a support arm including a substantially semicircle support member, means for holding the support arm in a predetermined position along said post, means on said support member for indicating a reference point, and means on the post for indicating a second reference point adjacent to but spaced from said end portion, whereby the user may insert said post into the ground at such an angle that said reference points are substantially in a vertical alignment.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-04-26 | 1974-10-26 | 1975-04-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-04-26 | 1978-10-26 | 1979-04-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-04-26 | 1982-10-26 | 1983-04-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |