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161 MODULAR SHOOTING RESTS AND SHOOTING REST ASSEMBLIES US12855385 2010-08-12 US20110192069A1 2011-08-11 Russell A. Potterfield; David Yale
Modular shooting rests and associated assemblies are disclosed herein. One embodiment of the disclosure, for example, is directed to a shooting rest assembly for supporting a firearm. The shooting rest assembly can include a first base portion and a second base portion. The first base portion has an exterior surface, an inner surface, and a bottom surface defining a bottom surface plane. The first base portion also includes an inner volume defined, at least in part, by the inner surface and the bottom surface plane. The second base portion is engaged with the first base portion in a configuration selected from (a) a first shooting rest arrangement, and (b) a second shooting rest arrangement. In the first shooting rest arrangement, the second base portion is received at least approximately completely within the inner volume of the first base portion in a nested configuration. In the second shooting rest arrangement, the first base portion is positioned to support a first section of the firearm and the second base portion is positioned to support a second section of the firearm.
162 Adjustable gun vise US12178871 2008-07-24 US07980017B2 2011-07-19 James Pope Harman, III
A gun vise for adjustably holding a gun on a mounting surface includes a coupling component, a mounting component, a horizontal adjustment mechanism, and a vertical adjustment mechanism. The coupling component is configured to couple a gun to the gun vise. The mounting component is configured to secure the gun vise to a mounting surface. The horizontal adjustment mechanism is configured to adjust a position of the coupling component in a first direction. The vertical adjustment mechanism is configured to adjust a position of the coupling component in a second direction.
163 SHOOTING RESTS WITH ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT ASSEMBLIES US12276229 2008-11-21 US20110167705A1 2011-07-14 Dennis Cauley; Adam Birk; Tim Kinney; Michael E. Cottrell; Yan-Jiang Zhou; Russell A. Potterfield; Jim Gianladis; Robert J. Zara
Shooting rests having elevation adjustment assemblies are disclosed herein. One embodiment of the disclosure, for example, is directed to a shooting rest for supporting a firearm having a buttstock spaced apart from a forestock. The shooting rest includes a first base portion carrying a first support for supporting the buttstock and a second base portion coupled to the first base portion and carrying a second support for supporting the forestock. The second base portion includes a body having an opening extending therethrough, and a height adjustment member slidably positioned in the opening. The height adjustment member has a non-circular cross-sectional shape in a plane that is generally transverse to a longitudinal axis of the height adjustment member. The height adjustment member is attached to the second support and configured to adjust a height of the second support. The second base portion includes a biasing member contacting the height adjustment member to at least partially inhibit movement of the height adjustment member through the opening.
164 Adjustable Recoil Reducing Shooting Rest US12603900 2009-10-22 US20110094140A1 2011-04-28 Jerry Letson
An adjustable recoil reducing shooting rest disclosed. The shooting rest may be adjusted to absorb differing amounts of recoil from various rifles to prevent rifle any bounce that may add to aim inaccuracy. The user may also adjust both the horizontal and vertical aim of the rifle to consistently aim at the same location after multiple shots. The shooting rest may be secured to an unmodified support surface, and the rest consistently supports the butt stock of the rifle regardless of the vertical angle of the rest.
165 FIREARM SUPPORT DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS US12551274 2009-08-31 US20110048124A1 2011-03-03 Ernest M. Durham; John R. Ader
A firearm support device includes a carriage movably coupled to a base structure. Movement of the carriage is restricted to a single axis of direction. The firearm support device may also include an attachment feature for mounting a portion of a firearm and a striker assembly for trigging a projectile. A firearm support device may include a carriage slidably coupled to rails of a base structure restricting movement of the carriage to a single axis of direction. The firearm support device may also include an attachment feature for mounting a firearm and a biasing feature coupled to the carriage and the base assembly biasing the carriage in an initial position. A method of testing a firearm may include removing a barrel from a firearm, mounting the barrel to a support device, restricting the barrel to a single axis of movement, and firing a projectile with a firing pin.
166 ADJUSTABLE SHOOTING RESTS AND SHOOTING REST ASSEMBLIES US12893917 2010-09-29 US20110010980A1 2011-01-20 Russell A. Potterfield; Robert J. Zara; Jim Gianladis; Mark Wasson; Adam Birk; Dennis Cauley
Adjustable shooting rests and shooting rest assemblies are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a shooting rest includes a rest assembly for supporting a forestock of a firearm. The rest assembly includes a base member and first and second upright members extending from the base member. A position of each of the first and second upright members is independently adjustable with reference to the base member. The shooting rest also includes a support assembly coupled to the rest assembly to move the rest assembly in a first direction and in a second direction. The first and second directions are in a plane generally transverse to a longitudinal axis of the firearm. The shooting rest further includes a base coupled to the support assembly.
167 Firearm support device US11895044 2007-08-23 US07866081B2 2011-01-11 Jo Won Seuk
The firearm support device includes one or more “beanbags” directly mounted to a rifle stock that can be moved between a secured transportation position held against the stock and a support position suspended beneath the stock. The support device includes a stock attachment and one or more beanbags pivotally connected to the stock attachment. The stock attachment includes cinch and stirrup straps that secure the support devices to the stock and prevent it from inadvertently sliding up the stock. The bean bags are constructed of cloth pouches filled with a granular substance. The beanbags are sewn directly to the cinch strap or connected to the cinch strap by a slide buckle that rides along a rail strap sewn to a beanbag. The beanbags are securely held against the sides of the rifle stock in the transportation position by elastic cords, buckles, snaps, hook and loop fastening patches or other connection mechanisms.
168 System and Method for Improving Firearm Support US12727085 2010-03-18 US20100236126A1 2010-09-23 Christopher David Johnson
A firearm support apparatus operable to increase the accuracy of a weapon, comprising first and second vertical frame element 20 movably attached to swivel attachment 40 at one end, and movably attached to first and second horizontal frame element 25 by at least one tension spring 30. At the end opposite the at least one tension spring 30, first and second horizontal frame element 25 are optionally held together by a horizontal tension spring 35. It will be appreciated that the first and second vertical frame element 20 and first and second horizontal frame element 25 may be arranged such that they form two nearly triangular supports, allowing for a firearm to be suspended from the apex of one such triangle, and wherein the at least one tension springs are sized and selected to reduce the weight of the firearm suspended therefrom, allowing full range of movement by a shooter.
169 Line replaceable systems and methods US11289021 2005-11-29 US07761181B2 2010-07-20 Alan Z. Ullman; Michael W. Traffenstedt; Rose M. Ahart; Harry H. Wang
In accordance with at least one embodiment of the present invention, a manufacturing system includes a factory system and a field system. The factory system includes a first mount configured to receive, support, and precisely locate a removable line replaceable unit (LRU) having one or more components at a first factory LRU station within the factory system. The received LRU components are capable of adjustment to configure proper operation of the received LRU within the factory system. The field system corresponds to the factory system and includes a second mount configured to receive, support, and precisely locate an LRU removed from the factory system at a first field LRU station corresponding to the first factory LRU station. The removed and received LRU is configured for proper operation within the field system without adjustment of the one or more LRU components.
170 FIREARM SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES WITH STACKING GEOMETRIES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE US12276223 2008-11-21 US20100126055A1 2010-05-27 Russell A. Potterfield
Firearm support and rest assemblies having nested stacking geometries are disclosed herein. One embodiment of the disclosure, for example, is directed to a firearm rest assembly for supporting a firearm having a first section spaced apart from a second section. The firearm rest assembly includes a base having a lower surface spaced apart from an upper surface, and an intermediate surface positioned between and generally parallel to the lower and upper surfaces. The firearm rest assembly further includes first and second supports coupled to the base in a configuration selected from a stored arrangement and a support arrangement. The stored arrangement includes the first and second supports positioned between the lower surface and the intermediate surface, and the support arrangement includes the first support extending from the base beyond the upper surface to support the first section of the firearm, and the second support extending from the base beyond the upper surface to support the second section of the firearm.
171 Portable rifle or shotgun aiming seat apparatus and kit US11983323 2007-11-08 US07658140B2 2010-02-09 James S. Lombardi
A rifle or shotgun aiming seat apparatus is portable, erectable on the ground and/or as part of a ladder or tree stand. The apparatus incorporates therewith a seat and a rifle-positioning cradle that enables the user to remain in position and simultaneously rotate and selectively and rapidly adjust the height, distance and angular orientation of the rifle barrel, depending on the shooting environment presented. Additionally, the frame structure of the apparatus is adapted to be adjusted and leveled as to sloping ground and enables a hunting blind be erected to hide the hunter while in position.
172 Firearm Rest US11828990 2007-07-26 US20090025267A1 2009-01-29 Jeffrey Reinert; Tom Knudtson; David Nau
A firearm rest is constructed and arranged to receive a weight plate of standard size and shape. The firearm rest can secure the weight against movement in three orthogonal directions. In some embodiments, a firearm rest comprises a frame defining a planar weight support surface, a front firearm support, and a rear firearm support, wherein the frame is constructed and arranged to support and secure a weight plate. In some embodiments, the frame comprises a clamp, a magnet, a strap, a vertically oriented shaft, a friction pad, and/or a platform having a raised perimeter flange. In some embodiments, the frame comprises a shaft that is moveable between first and second positions.
173 ADJUSTABLE SHOOTING RESTS AND SHOOTING REST ASSEMBLIES US11843641 2007-08-22 US20080047189A1 2008-02-28 Russell Potterfield; Robert Zara; Jim Gianladis; Mark Wasson; Adam Birk; Dennis Cauley
Adjustable shooting rests and shooting rest assemblies are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a shooting rest includes a rest assembly for supporting a forestock of a firearm. The rest assembly includes a base member and first and second upright members extending from the base member. A position of each of the first and second upright members is independently adjustable with reference to the base member. The shooting rest also includes a support assembly coupled to the rest assembly to move the rest assembly in a first direction and in a second direction. The first and second directions are in a plane generally transverse to a longitudinal axis of the firearm. The shooting rest further includes a base coupled to the support assembly.
174 Shooting rests for supporting firearms and methods for manufacturing shooting rests US11418407 2006-05-04 US20070256346A1 2007-11-08 Larry Potterfield; Tim Morrow; Russell Potterfield
Shooting rests for supporting firearms and methods for manufacturing shooting rests are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a shooting rest includes a base and a support assembly pivotably coupled to the base. The support assembly is configured to carry the firearm such that the recoil of the firearm pivots the support assembly about an axis in a first direction. The shooting rest further includes a resilient member coupled to the base and the support assembly and a triggering mechanism coupled to the support assembly. The resilient member is configured to urge the support assembly about the axis in a second direction opposite the first direction. The triggering mechanism is configured to selectively actuate the trigger of the firearm.
175 Rifle platform US11506100 2006-08-17 US20070068379A1 2007-03-29 Maurice Sween; Larry Hancock
A rifle platform includes a single body apparatus with upper and lower components mounted to the single body, to reduce mechanical stresses associated with firing a rifle from a platform. A return to battery arrangement allows the rifle to freely move on firing, but to be replaced in the exact same position for successive shots. A sport rifle converter allows mounting of a sport rifle to the rifle platform.
176 Cantilevered gun rest US11128847 2005-05-13 US07188445B2 2007-03-13 Kenneth J. Lehman
A rotatable cantilevered gun rest (10) capable of being mounted upon a fixed support such as a wall in a hunting blind. The gun rest (10) can be rotated 180° to allow for sighting along any horizontal angle with respect to the wall. A proximal yoke (50) and a distal yoke (70) are used to support the gun. The distal yoke (70) is vertically adjustable to provide variable vertical sighting angles.
177 Shooter's rest US10700265 2003-11-03 US20050115137A1 2005-06-02 Steven Minneman
An improved molded shooter's rest having a plurality of supports in both the front and rear portions of the shooter's rest 10. The front supports are wider than the rear supports to provide improved stability.
178 Rifle mount US10728418 2003-12-08 US06889465B1 2005-05-10 Jesse E. Holmes
A rifle mount includes two support legs that are pivotally connected together and which rest on a hunter's thighs to support a rifle in a ready position. The hunter merely moves the rifle into a shooting position when executing a shot, and can aim the rifle by moving his or her thighs.
179 Adjustable rifle support US10925677 2004-08-26 US06860055B1 2005-03-01 Alden B. Walrath
A portable support apparatus provides for fine vertical adjustment of a support element for the forward portion of a rifle with a motion control including a worm gear and a rack and pinion. Whatever elevation is selected by rotation of the control will be maintained without need to lock the position. A manual or electrical actuator may be provided. A height adjustable rest for the stock end of the rifle also be provided. The apparatus includes legs that may be removed and stored within the case containing the apparatus.
180 Equipment for receiving a weapon, especially a small-calibre weapon, such as a small-arm, for a test bench US10736345 2003-12-15 US20040148840A1 2004-08-05 Philippe Andre Jean Levilly
nullEquipment for receiving a weapon, especially a small-calibre weapon, such as a small-arm, for a test benchnullEquipment for receiving a small-calibre weapon for a test bench having a mount provided with receiving means for securing the weapon. The equipment comprises a receiving means (4, 5) provided with clamping screws (9, 12) for receiving and locking in position the weapon (A) to be tested, a positioning means (6, 7, 11) carried by the receiving means (4, 5), an interface (10) moulded on the weapon (A) and the positioning means (6, 7, 11), the clamping screws (9, 12) connected to the receiving means (4, 5) and clamping the moulded interface (10) against the weapon (A).
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