Methods, systems, and apparatus for providing a multiple position sling for a firearm
US7959046B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 14, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S224/913
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods, systems, and apparatus for supporting a firearm from a user. An apparatus according to one embodiment of the invention includes a sling capable of supporting a firearm from a portion of a user's body. The sling can include a strap capable of being supported by a portion of a user's body. The sling can also include a first connector mounted to a first portion of the strap, the first connector capable of mounting to a firearm connector. Furthermore, the sling can include a second connector mounted to a second portion of the strap, the second connector capable of mounting to a third connector, and further capable of mounting to a second firearm connector. Moreover, the sling can include a third connector mounted to a third portion of the strap, the third connector capable of mounting to the second connector, whereby the mounting of the second connector to the third connector creates a loop in the strap. In one aspect of the invention, the sling can include a fourth connector mounted to a fourth portion of the strap, wherein the fourth connector is capable of mounting to the second firearm connector.
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