Patent · US Expired

Lockable storage case for a handgun

US5375440A · kind A · utility

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3Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 19, 1993
Grant dateDec 27, 1994
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 19, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T70/5739
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A small and lightweight, and thus hand carried storage case for a handgun is provided in a plastic rectangular container having a lockable lid. The interior chamber of the case is sized and structured for securely retaining a handgun in a stationary position. The interior floor of the storage case has a hollow cylindrical post over which the trigger guard of the handgun must be placed when inserted into the case. An aperture located on the lid aligns with the hollow post, creating a passageway through the case. The passageway is structured for retaining a small lock bolt which is retained in position with a conventional padlock. Once the lid is affixed to the case and secured with the locking apparatus, the gun cannot be removed from the case.

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