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Shooting rests for supporting firearms

US10317162B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 18, 2017
Grant dateJun 11, 2019
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Expiry dateAug 18, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF41A23/16
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

One aspect of the invention is directed to shooting rests for supporting a firearm having a first portion and a second portion rearward of the first portion. In one embodiment, a shooting rest includes a frame, a front support for supporting the first portion of the firearm, a support member for carrying one or more weights, and a stop for inhibiting rearward movement of the firearm relative to the shooting rest. The front support is coupled to the frame, and the support member is positioned at least proximate to the frame. The stop includes a flexible portion and is also coupled to the frame.

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