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RIFLE BIPOD
20210063107 · 2021-03-04 ·

A rifle bipod with a rifle support for operatively receiving and supporting a portion of a rifle, as well as two legs each having a tubular upper and lower portion and telescopically arranged with an urging element urging the portions and into an extended position is disclosed with a cam lock arrangement allowing infinite length adjustability between the telescoping upper and lower portions. Each leg has a foot attachment to releasably receive interchangeable feet whereby each leg is operatively able to engage a surface. Bipod also includes a stabilising arrangement pivotably attaching the legs to the rifle support at a commensurate off-vertical angle with a biasing element to operatively bias both legs towards each other. The stabilising arrangement includes a linkage to maintain the off-vertical angle commensurate as the legs pivot apart, wherein the rifle support is height adjustable via the telescoping legs and the linkage maintaining the off-vertical angle.

Spring loaded quick release system
10921082 · 2021-02-16 · ·

The invention provides a quick release mechanism that allows two component parts to be connected to and disconnected from each other easily. In particular the invention provides a clip on and off system that allows two components to be connected together at the push of a button. The invention is particularly intended as a quick release system for the attachment of a firearm to a bipod.

Spring loaded quick release system
10921082 · 2021-02-16 · ·

The invention provides a quick release mechanism that allows two component parts to be connected to and disconnected from each other easily. In particular the invention provides a clip on and off system that allows two components to be connected together at the push of a button. The invention is particularly intended as a quick release system for the attachment of a firearm to a bipod.

Retractable firearm support assembly

A retractable support assembly for a firearm. The assembly includes a swiveling support structure configured for attachment to or adjacent to the forward end of a firearm extension component on the firearm. The support structure is substantially centered on the longitudinal axis of the firearm barrel and permits movement of the longitudinal axis of the firearm barrel relative to a position fixed by deployment of the assembly for variable aiming of the firearm. The support structure has a central ball unit defined by a channel for passage of a barrel of the firearm. The ball unit is configured for rotatable movement within a socket formed by a rearward ball retention element and a forward ball retention element. The assembly includes a plurality of legs pivotably connected to the support structure for movement between an extended position and a retracted position.

Retractable firearm support assembly

A retractable support assembly for a firearm. The assembly includes a swiveling support structure configured for attachment to or adjacent to the forward end of a firearm extension component on the firearm. The support structure is substantially centered on the longitudinal axis of the firearm barrel and permits movement of the longitudinal axis of the firearm barrel relative to a position fixed by deployment of the assembly for variable aiming of the firearm. The support structure has a central ball unit defined by a channel for passage of a barrel of the firearm. The ball unit is configured for rotatable movement within a socket formed by a rearward ball retention element and a forward ball retention element. The assembly includes a plurality of legs pivotably connected to the support structure for movement between an extended position and a retracted position.

Trekking Pole Coupling Apparatus for Establishing a Rest
20210010775 · 2021-01-14 ·

Trekking pole coupling device to develop a support for an object against a surface; consisting of two couplings, male and female, each comprising a clamp which may be tensioned against a trekking pole. The male coupling comprising lugs, and the female coupling comprising a socket and lips where the male coupling may be inserted and rotated to removably attach both couplings together. The female coupling also comprising multiple stop sockets were stops may be removably attached to limit the rotation of the male coupling within the female coupling. The device also comprising a track where a fixture may be removably attached to the device enabling an object to be removably attached to the device, via the fixture, for further support.

Trekking Pole Coupling Apparatus for Establishing a Rest
20210010775 · 2021-01-14 ·

Trekking pole coupling device to develop a support for an object against a surface; consisting of two couplings, male and female, each comprising a clamp which may be tensioned against a trekking pole. The male coupling comprising lugs, and the female coupling comprising a socket and lips where the male coupling may be inserted and rotated to removably attach both couplings together. The female coupling also comprising multiple stop sockets were stops may be removably attached to limit the rotation of the male coupling within the female coupling. The device also comprising a track where a fixture may be removably attached to the device enabling an object to be removably attached to the device, via the fixture, for further support.

Apparatus for Converting a Pair of Poles into a Weapon Mount
20200386507 · 2020-12-10 ·

An apparatus converts a pair of poles into a weapon mount by mounting one pole to another pole in order to form an X-shaped configuration with the poles. The X-shaped configuration, formed by the poles, provides a pivot point on which a barrel of a firearm can be supported. The apparatus includes a first brace, a second brace, and a brace-attachment mechanism. The first brace allows the apparatus to attach onto one pole, and the second brace allows the apparatus to attach onto the other pole. The brace-attachment mechanism allows the first brace to be selectively attached to the second brace and, therefore, one pole can be mounted to the other pole in order to form an X-shaped configuration that provides the pivot point on which the barrel of a firearm can be supported.

Apparatus for Converting a Pair of Poles into a Weapon Mount
20200386507 · 2020-12-10 ·

An apparatus converts a pair of poles into a weapon mount by mounting one pole to another pole in order to form an X-shaped configuration with the poles. The X-shaped configuration, formed by the poles, provides a pivot point on which a barrel of a firearm can be supported. The apparatus includes a first brace, a second brace, and a brace-attachment mechanism. The first brace allows the apparatus to attach onto one pole, and the second brace allows the apparatus to attach onto the other pole. The brace-attachment mechanism allows the first brace to be selectively attached to the second brace and, therefore, one pole can be mounted to the other pole in order to form an X-shaped configuration that provides the pivot point on which the barrel of a firearm can be supported.

Firearm bipod

This disclosure describes systems, methods, and apparatus for a bipod having pivot and cant functionality built into a unified cant/pivot assembly, housing, and pivot block. Rotation of a locking knob under the housing can gradually increase or decrease friction of the cant and pivoting degrees of freedom. Sufficient loosening of the locking knob can allow a pivot block to be lifted from the housing and rotated 180, and then retightened to lock in a given pivot position. Before this 180 rotation of the pivot block, the pivot block and hence the firearm is free to pivot up to 10, or up to 20, or up to 30.