Shell holder system
US5924613A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 12, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S224/931
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a system for holding firearm cartridges, such as shotgun shells, and other related accessories. The system may be utilized on wearing apparel such as hunting vests and belts, on structures such as duck boats and blinds, or on vehicles. The system has a rack portion that may be permanently secured to such apparel, structures, or vehicles. Attachable to the rack portion are rigid receivers with cylindrical bores sized to a particular size of cartridge. Each cylindrical bore has a tab extending inwardly into the cylindrical bore that provides an interference fit with the cartridges to secure the cartridges in place. The receiver and the rack portion have cooperating sliding engagement members to removably secure the receivers to the rack portion. The sliding engagement members on the rack portion are arranged on a plurality of sequential segments with breaks between each sequential segment. The rack portion flexes at both ends and at the breaks to allow the rack portion to follow the contours of whatever it may be attached to. Accessory receivers with closeable cases for holding such items as sunglasses, field glasses, or the like may be slidably engaged with the rack por…
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