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US3780487A
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Universal-type package for firearms
Assignee: Remington Arms Co LLC
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Filing: 1972-04-03
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Granted: 1973-12-25
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Expires: 1992-04-03
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a unique firearm package for the handling, storage, and transportation of firearms. The package contains supporting blocks of polystyrene foam which receive and support the gun assembly by sandwiching the stock and barrel therebetween. The universality of the package is achieved by contouring one or more of the supporting blocks to conform to a select portion of the gun which has a common shape and dimensional feature with like guns of a class. Thus, any one of a series of guns of a varying shape and size can be accommodated by the same package.
Inventors
- 👤 H Munson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 04:04
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41C; F41C33/00; F41C33/06; B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/44; B65D5/50; B65D5/5028; B65D5/5088; B65D5/509
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
245 words
The method of packaging any firearm of a class of firearms each of which has a varying shape, length, and size, but all of which are characterized by at least one select portion remote from either end of the firearm which select portion is, in each member of the class, of substantially uniform shape and dimensions, said method comprising the steps of: a. providing a container for housing a firearm having a stock and barrel assembly; b. providing an opening in the container for insertion of said firearm therein; c. providing a lid for substantially covering said container opening to provide an enclosed package upon closure of the lid; d. rigidly securing inside said container at least one supporting block member which has a contoured inner surface complementarily conforming to and encapsulating the contour of said select portion of the firearm whereby the firearm may receive from said block lateral support and substantially its entire support against endwise movement within the container; e. providing end support means within the container whereby the firearm may be supported against lateral movement within the container substantially at its end portions; even though variations in the length of the firearm may prevent the end support means from providing any substantial support against endwise movement; and f. placing said firearm in the container whereby it will be received and supported against lateral and endwise movement within the container by interengagement with said block member and with said end support means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
245 words
The method of packaging any firearm of a class of firearms each of which has a varying shape, length, and size, but all of which are characterized by at least one select portion remote from either end of the firearm which select portion is, in each member of the class, of substantially uniform shape and dimensions, said method comprising the steps of: a. providing a container for housing a firearm having a stock and barrel assembly; b. providing an opening in the container for insertion of said firearm therein; c. providing a lid for substantially covering said container opening to provide an enclosed package upon closure of the lid; d. rigidly securing inside said container at least one supporting block member which has a contoured inner surface complementarily conforming to and encapsulating the contour of said select portion of the firearm whereby the firearm may receive from said block lateral support and substantially its entire support against endwise movement within the container; e. providing end support means within the container whereby the firearm may be supported against lateral movement within the container substantially at its end portions; even though variations in the length of the firearm may prevent the end support means from providing any substantial support against endwise movement; and f. placing said firearm in the container whereby it will be received and supported against lateral and endwise movement within the container by interengagement with said block member and with said end support means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
73 words
The method of claim 1, further comprising the steps of: g. attaching the supporting block member to the lid with thE complementarily contoured inner surface facing the interior of the container; h. placing said firearm in the container so as to support the firearm by engagement of the end portions thereof with the end support means; and i. closing the lid upon said container to provide a ''''bridge'''' supporting effect to said firearm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
125 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the supporting block member comprises two mating sections, the method comprising the further steps of: j. rigidly securing one mating section of the supporting block member in the container, and rigidly securing the other mating section of the supporting block member to the lid with the contoured inner surfaces of said sections facing each other; k. placing said firearm in the container with the select portion of the firearm received in the mating section of the supporting block member which is secured in the container; and l. closing the lid upon the container to sandwich the select portion of the firearm between the mating sections of the supporting block respectively secured to the container and to the lid therefor.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-12-24 | 1977-06-25 | 1977-12-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-24 | 1981-06-25 | 1981-12-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-24 | 1985-06-25 | 1985-12-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |