WO2008018911A2 - Dispositif de retenue pour arme à feu - Google Patents

Dispositif de retenue pour arme à feu Download PDF

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WO2008018911A2
WO2008018911A2 PCT/US2007/002608 US2007002608W WO2008018911A2 WO 2008018911 A2 WO2008018911 A2 WO 2008018911A2 US 2007002608 W US2007002608 W US 2007002608W WO 2008018911 A2 WO2008018911 A2 WO 2008018911A2
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firearm
holding device
arms
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shotgun
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Michael D. Haugen
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Ra Brands, L.L.C.
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Priority to AU2007282142A priority Critical patent/AU2007282142A1/en
Priority to JP2008553320A priority patent/JP2009525459A/ja
Publication of WO2008018911A2 publication Critical patent/WO2008018911A2/fr
Publication of WO2008018911A3 publication Critical patent/WO2008018911A3/fr
Publication of WO2008018911B1 publication Critical patent/WO2008018911B1/fr
Priority to IL192684A priority patent/IL192684A0/en
Publication of WO2008018911A8 publication Critical patent/WO2008018911A8/fr

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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41C—SMALLARMS, e.g. PISTOLS, RIFLES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR
    • F41C33/00—Means for wearing or carrying smallarms
    • F41C33/02—Holsters, i.e. cases for pistols having means for being carried or worn, e.g. at the belt or under the arm
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41C—SMALLARMS, e.g. PISTOLS, RIFLES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR
    • F41C33/00—Means for wearing or carrying smallarms
    • F41C33/02—Holsters, i.e. cases for pistols having means for being carried or worn, e.g. at the belt or under the arm
    • F41C33/04—Special attachments therefor
    • F41C33/041—Special attachments therefor for connecting a holster to a belt, webbing or other object
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41C—SMALLARMS, e.g. PISTOLS, RIFLES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR
    • F41C33/00—Means for wearing or carrying smallarms
    • F41C33/006—Clips, hooks or the like, for carrying the weight of smallarms
    • F41C33/007—Clips, hooks or the like, for carrying the weight of smallarms for long firearms, e.g. rifles
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41C—SMALLARMS, e.g. PISTOLS, RIFLES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR
    • F41C33/00—Means for wearing or carrying smallarms
    • F41C33/02—Holsters, i.e. cases for pistols having means for being carried or worn, e.g. at the belt or under the arm
    • F41C33/0236—Half-holsters covering by encircling only a part of the small arm, e.g. ghost-holsters

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  • the present invention generally relates to holding devices or holsters for holding and retaining firearms, and in particular to a firearm holding device for shotguns or other firearms commonly used in tactical operations.
  • a sling-type weapon holder for holding a shotgun or rifle used in tactical operations such as those performed by military or law enforcement personnel.
  • Such a sling-type weapon holder typically allows the weapon to hang vertically along the shooter's back or side when not in use.
  • Other holster type devices have included nylon or mesh pouches that attach to a shooter's body and wrap around the firearm to hold the firearm close to the body of the shooter when the firearm is not in use.
  • Such pouches further typically will have hook and loop type fasteners, snaps or other fasteners to close the pouch about the firearm, but which typically must be separated to release the firearm from the holder.
  • Existing holders additionally tend to be cumbersome and ill-suited for tactical missions as these holders do not allow for a quick release of the firearm from the holder.
  • the present invention is directed to a firearm holding device that enables the releasable attachment of a firearm to the device.
  • the holding device generally comprises a body having a first arm and a second arm spaced from and extending generally parallel to the first arm, with a bend connecting the first and second arm, so as to define an open ended recess in which the firearm is received.
  • the first and second arms are adapted to engage the firearm in clamping engagement when the firearm is received therebetween.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a firearm holding device of one embodiment of the present invention mounted on a shooter with a firearm held in the device.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the device removed from the shooter and with the firearm removed.
  • Fig. 3 is an end view of the device of Fig. 2.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the device removed from the shooter and with the firearm held therein.
  • the firearm holding device of the present invention is particularly useful for holding a firearm, such as tactical shotgun S, in a fixed position adjacent the body B (Fig. 1) of a shooter.
  • the holding device 1 of the present invention is shown in one example as supporting a tactical weapon such as a 10" tactical shotgun S, but it is understood that other types of firearms (e.g., rifles, handguns, etc.), also can be used and supported by the invention without departing from the scope of this invention.
  • the holding device 1 typically is affixed to a belt or other article of clothing (Fig.
  • the holding device 1 is detachably engaged with the shotgun S at a position along the barrel BL between the receiver R and the forestock F of the shotgun.
  • the shotgun S is positioned such that the barrel BL of the shotgun is extended along the body of the shooter, generally perpendicular to the ground, with the stock/pistol grip of the firearm (not shown) oriented in an upright, vertically extended position to enable the stock/pistol grip to be quickly and easily grasped by the shooter as needed to remove the shotgun from the holding device 1.
  • the holding device 1 and shotgun S may be pivoted, turned or otherwise reoriented with respect to the body of the shooter while held within the holding device, without departing from the scope of this invention.
  • the holding device 1 further can be made from various synthetic or composite flexible materials (e.g., thermoplastic material, graphite composite, fiberglass, etc.) that are designed to be corrosion resistant, durable, and flexible, or alternatively, could be made from other materials such as aluminum, steel, or other metals without departing from the scope of the present invention.
  • the holding device 1 comprises a clamping member or body, generally indicated at 3, having a closed forward end 7, an open top end 9, an open bottom end 11, and an open rear end 13.
  • the clamping member 3 has a pair of spaced apart arms 17, 19 arranged in a generally opposed, planar relationship.
  • the arms are connected by a generally C-shaped bend 23 at the closed forward end 7 of the holding device 1.
  • the holding device 1 is shown a one-piece design with the device being sufficiently resilient so that the arms 17, 19 can flex to receive the shotgun S and provide a clamping force for holding the shotgun in an engaged, supported position (Figs. 1 and 4). It will, however, be understood that the holding device can also be formed in two or more interlocking or mating sections with features, such as 97 and 99 locking the sections together and helping provide tension or a biasing force as described below.
  • each of the arms 17, 19 extend from opposite sides of the bend 23 for cooperating engagement with the shotgun S.
  • the arms 17, 19 have a respective top edges 25, 27, bottom edges 29, 31, and side edges 33, 35, which edges correspond with and define the open top end 9, open bottom end 11 and open rear end 13 of the holding device 1.
  • each arm 17, 19 further has an outwardly flared portion 39, 41 along respective top edges 25, 27 and an outwardly flared portion 45, 47 along their respective bottom edges 29, 31.
  • the flared portions 39, 41, 45, 47 cooperate to receive and help guide the shotgun toward a retaining position wherein the shotgun is held between the arms 17, 19.
  • the arms further have respective inner surfaces 55, 57 (Fig.
  • the arms 17, 19 each have a curved portion 61, 63 with a respective concave inner surface 65, 67 (Fig. 9) so as to substantially match the contour of the firearm barrel BL (Fig. 4) and to enable a tight, clamping engagement therewith, without marring, scratching or otherwise damaging the finish of the barrel.
  • the concave inner surfaces 65, 67 of the arms 17, 19 cooperate to receive the barrel BL of the shotgun S so that holding device 1 contacts the outer surface of the firearm barrel BL at two circumferential contact surfaces along a portion of the length of the barrel.
  • arm 17 also can have a series of mounting holes (not shown) each having a respective mounting boss 72, 74, 76 (Fig. 3), while arm 19 similarly can have mounting holes 77, 79, 81 each with a respective mounting boss 78, 80, 82, with the mounting holes 77, 79, 81 formed in the arm 19 generally are axially aligned with a respective mounting hole in the arm 17.
  • a mounting bracket 85 is attached to the holding device 1 by threaded fasteners (e.g., bolts, not shown) passing through the mounting holes in the arm 17.
  • the mounting bracket 85 abuts the outer surface of the mounting bosses 72, 74, 76 so that the bracket generally is spaced from the arm 17.
  • the mounting bracket 85 can be secured to the other arm 19 of the holding device 1 by threaded fasteners passing through the mounting holes 77, 79, 81 without departing from the scope of this invention.
  • the mounting bracket 85 can attach the holding device 1 to the mounting pad 2 used to secure the holding device to the belt (Fig. 1) or other garment worn by the shooter.
  • the mounting bracket 85 shown in the illustrated embodiment can include a retention or mounting bracket such as is commercially available from Blade-Tech Industries of Lakewood, WA. It also will be understood that the mounting bracket 85 can be used to mount the holding device 1 to other articles or garments worn by the shooter (e.g., body armor, uniform, etc.) without departing from the scope of this invention. Further, devices other than the mounting bracket 85 may be attached to holding device 1 for purposes of mounting the holding device to a support platform or the mounting bracket may be omitted and the holding device may be directly attached to a garment or article worn by the shooter without departing from the scope of this invention.
  • a retention or mounting bracket such as is commercially available from Blade-Tech Industries of Lakewood, WA. It also will be understood that the mounting bracket 85 can be used to mount the holding device 1 to other articles or garments worn by the shooter (e.g., body armor, uniform, etc.) without departing from the scope of this invention. Further, devices other than the mounting bracket 85 may be attached to holding device 1 for purposes of mounting the
  • the C-shaped bend 23 of the holding device 1 connects the two arms 17, 19 and allows the arms to resiliently flex relative to one another to provide a clamping force of the holding device when the shotgun is placed between the arms.
  • the bend 23 generally is about a 180-degree or similar angle bend having generally opposed side walls 91, 93 connected to the respective curved portions 61, 63 of each arm 17, 19.
  • the holding device 1 also generally has two adjustment screws 97, 99 or other, similar fasteners received in one of the side walls 93 for adjusting the clamping force of the holding device. As shown in Fig.
  • each of the adjustment screws 97, 99 are received in respective sleeves 103, 105 positioned between the inner surface of the opposed side walls 91, 93 of the bend 23, and typically are threadably connected to a nut (not shown) housed in the side wall 91 of the bend 23.
  • a nut not shown housed in the side wall 91 of the bend 23.
  • the sidewalls 91, 93 of the bend 23 generally are moved farther apart, thus increasing the distance Dl between the arms 17, 19 and decreasing the clamping force of the holding device 1.
  • the distance Dl is approximately 1.5 inches with each of the arms being sufficiently resilient to flex outwardly so that distance between the arms can be extended by upwards of approximately 3.5 inches or more. It is understood that the distance Dl may be more or less than the dimensions stated herein without departing from the scope of this invention.
  • the holding device 1 may be attached to the shooter prior to loading the shotgun S between the arms 17, 19 by attaching the mounting bracket 85 to pad 2 or other support platform that is attached to the shooter.
  • the shotgun S is held in the holding device 1 by positioning the shotgun adjacent the space 51 between the arms 17, 19 such that the arms are aligned for receiving the section of the barrel BL between the receiver R and the forestock F of the shotgun.
  • the shotgun S is moved toward the closed end 7 of the holding device 1 such that the arms 17, 19 engage the shotgun.
  • the arms 17, 19 will resiliently flex outward allowing sufficient clearance for the shotgun to advance forward in the holding device until the magazine tube and barrel BL are received in the corresponding curved portions 61, 63 of the arms 17, 19.
  • the arms will resiliently flex inward and/or snap back into place to engage and secure the shotgun S in the holding device 1.
  • the arms 17, 19 cooperate to provide a clamping force acting on opposed circumferential contact surfaces along a length of the shotgun S to substantially restrain the shotgun in the holding device 1. Adjustments to the clamping force of the holding device 1 may be made by tightening the threaded fasteners 97, 99 to increase the clamping force or by loosening the threaded fasteners to decrease the clamping force of the holding device.
  • the shotgun S may be quickly and easily removed from the holding device by applying a pulling force to the shotgun S sufficient to overcome the clamping force applied by the arms 17, 19 and thereby disengage the shotgun from the arms.
  • the withdrawal of the shotgun S from the holding device 1 does not require the removal of any attachments or the release of any flaps, fasteners, or other attachment means. Rather, the holding device 1 of the present invention allows quick release of the shotgun by simply grasping the shotgun S and pulling it in the lateral direction (indicated by arrow Al of Fig. 4) generally away from the closed end 7 of the holding device to overcome the clamping force of the arms 17, 19.
  • the holding device 1 of the present invention provides a simple and easy to use system for releasably securing a shotgun S or other firearm to the shooter in a secure position to enable the shotgun to be carried and quickly and easily accessed during a tactical mission.
  • the holding device of the present invention has been illustrated in use for holding a firearm such as a tactical shotgun S such as is typically used in military or law enforcement tactical operations, the holding device 1 of the present invention also could be used with other firearms (e.g., non-tactical shotguns, rifles, handguns, etc.) in other applications (e.g., hunting, target shooting, etc.) without departing from the scope of this invention.
  • the holding device 1 of the present invention holds the firearm in a secure position that is easily accessible by a shooter during a tactical mission, and allows quick release of the firearm from its secured position without the removal of straps or other fasteners needed to restrain the firearm in the holding device.
  • the holding device 1 of the present invention also can be easily adapted to attach to various support platforms for positioning by a shooter at the shooter's preferred location during a tactical mission.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un dispositif de retenue pour arme à feu ayant un corps muni d'un premier bras, d'un deuxième bras espacé par rapport au premier bras, et d'un coude reliant le premier bras et le deuxième bras. Le premier bras et le deuxième bras sont adaptés pour placer l'arme à feu selon un agencement de serrage quand l'arme à feu est reçue entre eux.
PCT/US2007/002608 2006-01-31 2007-01-31 Dispositif de retenue pour arme à feu WO2008018911A2 (fr)

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AU2007282142A AU2007282142A1 (en) 2006-01-31 2007-01-31 Firearm holding device
JP2008553320A JP2009525459A (ja) 2006-01-31 2007-01-31 小火器用保持具
IL192684A IL192684A0 (en) 2006-01-31 2008-07-08 Firearm holding device

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KR20080096648A (ko) 2008-10-31
WO2008018911B1 (fr) 2008-06-12
WO2008018911A3 (fr) 2008-04-10
IL192684A0 (en) 2009-02-11
JP2009525459A (ja) 2009-07-09

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