Firearm mounting bracket assembly

{
  "publication_number": "US9429381B1",
  "country": "US",
  "kind": "B1",
  "title": "Firearm mounting bracket assembly",
  "abstract": "A firearm mounting bracket assembly includes an assembly mount bracket; an assembly mounting mechanism carried by the assembly mount bracket; and an accessory rail adaptor including an adaptor body carried by the assembly mount bracket, the adaptor body having a firearm attachment surface; an adaptor roller carried by the adaptor body adjacent to the firearm attachment surface; and an adaptor flange carried by the adaptor body adjacent to the firearm attachment surface and in spaced-apart relationship to the adaptor roller, the adaptor flange selectively moveable relative to the adaptor roller.",
  "claims": [
    "1. A firearm mounting bracket assembly, comprising: an assembly mount bracket; an assembly mounting mechanism carried by the assembly mount bracket; wherein the assembly mounting mechanism comprises a ratchet mechanism and an assembly securing strap engaged by the ratchet mechanism, the ratchet mechanism operable to selectively tighten and loosen the assembly securing strap; and an accessory rail adaptor including: an adaptor body carried by the assembly mount bracket, the adaptor body having a firearm attachment surface; an adaptor roller carried by the adaptor body adjacent to the firearm attachment surface; and an adaptor flange carried by the adaptor body adjacent to the firearm attachment surface and in spaced-apart relationship to the adaptor roller, the adaptor flange selectively moveable relative to the adaptor roller.",
    "2. The firearm mounting bracket assembly of claim 1 wherein the assembly mount bracket comprises a support engaging member and a mounting mechanism plate carried by the support engaging member, and the assembly mounting mechanism is carried by the mounting mechanism plate.",
    "3. The firearm mounting bracket assembly of claim 2 further comprising an accessory rail adaptor mount plate carried by the support engaging member, and wherein the accessory rail adaptor is carried by the accessory rail adaptor mount plate.",
    "4. The firearm mounting bracket assembly of claim 3 further comprising an adaptor mount bracket carried by the accessory rail adaptor mount plate, and wherein the adaptor body of the accessory rail adaptor is carried by the adaptor mount bracket.",
    "5. The firearm mounting bracket assembly of claim 4 wherein the adaptor mount bracket comprises a rotatable bracket pedestal carried by the accessory rail adaptor mount plate and a bracket platform pivotally carried by the bracket pedestal along a first pivot axis, and wherein the adaptor body of the accessory rail adaptor is pivotally carried by the bracket platform along a second pivot axis generally perpendicular to the first pivot axis.",
    "6. The firearm mounting bracket assembly of claim 3 further comprising a first pair of spaced-apart support engaging arms carried by the support engaging member and a second pair of spaced-apart support engaging arms carried by the accessory rail adaptor mount plate.",
    "7. The firearm mounting bracket assembly of claim 1 wherein the adaptor flange is pivotally carried by the adaptor body of the accessory rail adaptor, and further comprising a flange biasing mechanism carried by the adaptor body and engaging the adaptor flange.",
    "8. A firearm mounting bracket assembly, comprising: an assembly mount bracket; an assembly mounting mechanism carried by the assembly mount bracket; wherein the assembly mounting mechanism comprises a ratchet mechanism and an assembly securing strap engaged by the ratchet mechanism, the ratchet mechanism operable to selectively tighten and loosen the assembly securing strap; and an accessory rail adaptor including: an adaptor body carried by the assembly mount bracket, the adaptor body having a first adaptor body side surface, a second adaptor body side surface opposite the first adaptor body side surface and a firearm attachment surface extending between the first adaptor body side surface and the second adaptor body side surface; an adaptor roller carried by the first adaptor body side surface of the adaptor body adjacent to the firearm attachment surface; an adaptor flange carried by the second adaptor body side surface of the adaptor body adjacent to the firearm attachment surface and in spaced-apart relationship to the adaptor roller, the adaptor flange selectively moveable between a locking position oriented toward the adaptor roller and a release position oriented away from the adaptor roller; and a rail lock space formed by and between the firearm attachment surface of the adaptor body, the adaptor roller and the adaptor flange.",
    "9. The firearm mounting bracket assembly of claim 8 wherein the assembly mount bracket comprises a support engaging member and a mounting mechanism plate carried by the support engaging member, and the assembly mounting mechanism is carried by the mounting mechanism plate.",
    "10. The firearm mounting bracket assembly of claim 9 further comprising an accessory rail adaptor mount plate carried by the support engaging member, and wherein the accessory rail adaptor is carried by the accessory rail adaptor mount plate.",
    "11. The firearm mounting bracket assembly of claim 10 further comprising an adaptor mount bracket carried by the accessory rail adaptor mount plate, and wherein the adaptor body of the accessory rail adaptor is carried by the adaptor mount bracket.",
    "12. The firearm mounting bracket assembly of claim 11 wherein the adaptor mount bracket comprises a rotatable bracket pedestal carried by the accessory rail adaptor mount plate and a bracket platform pivotally carried by the bracket pedestal along a first pivot axis, and wherein the adaptor body of the accessory rail adaptor is pivotally carried by the bracket platform along a second pivot axis generally perpendicular to the first pivot axis.",
    "13. The firearm mounting bracket assembly of claim 10 further comprising a first pair of spaced-apart support engaging arms carried by the support engaging member and a second pair of spaced-apart support engaging arms carried by the accessory rail adaptor mount plate.",
    "14. The firearm mounting bracket assembly of claim 8 wherein the adaptor flange is pivotally carried by the adaptor body of the accessory rail adaptor, and further comprising a flange biasing mechanism carried by the adaptor body and engaging the adaptor flange.",
    "15. A firearm mounting bracket assembly, comprising: an assembly mount bracket including a support engaging member, a mounting mechanism plate carried by the support engaging member, an accessory rail adaptor mount plate carried by the mounting mechanism plate, a first pair of spaced-apart support engaging arms carried by the support engaging member and a second pair of spaced-apart support engaging arms carried by the accessory rail adaptor mount plate; an assembly mounting mechanism carried by the mounting mechanism plate of the assembly mount bracket; wherein the assembly mounting mechanism comprises a ratchet mechanism and an assembly securing strap engaged by the ratchet mechanism, the ratchet mechanism operable to selectively tighten and loosen the assembly securing strap; and an accessory rail adaptor including: an adaptor body carried by the assembly mount bracket, the adaptor body having a first adaptor body side surface, a second adaptor body side surface opposite the first adaptor body side surface and a firearm attachment surface extending between the first adaptor body side surface and the second adaptor body side surface; a pair of spaced-apart roller mount arms carried by the first adaptor body side surface of the adaptor body; an adaptor roller carried by the roller mount arms adjacent to the firearm attachment surface; and an adaptor flange including an adaptor flange body pivotally carried by the second adaptor body side surface of the adaptor body and an adaptor flange tab protruding from the adaptor flange body and disposed adjacent to the firearm attachment surface and in spaced-apart relationship to the adaptor roller, the adaptor flange selectively pivotal between a locking position with the flange tab oriented toward the adaptor roller and an unlocking position with the flange tab oriented away from the adaptor roller; a flange biasing mechanism carried by the adaptor body and engaging the adaptor flange body of the adaptor flange, the flange biasing mechanism normally biasing the adaptor flange in the locking position; and a rail lock space formed by and between the firearm attachment surface of the adaptor body, the adaptor roller and the adaptor flange.",
    "16. The firearm mounting bracket assembly of claim 15 further comprising an adaptor mount bracket carried by the accessory rail adaptor mount plate, and wherein the adaptor body of the accessory rail adaptor is carried by the adaptor mount bracket.",
    "17. The firearm mounting bracket assembly of claim 16 wherein the adaptor mount bracket comprises a rotatable bracket pedestal carried by the accessory rail adaptor mount plate and a bracket platform pivotally carried by the bracket pedestal along a first pivot axis, and wherein the adaptor body of the accessory rail adaptor is pivotally carried by the bracket platform along a second pivot axis generally perpendicular to the first pivot axis."
  ],
  "description_excerpt": "Illustrative embodiments of the disclosure generally relate to firearms. More particularly, illustrative embodiments of the disclosure relate to a firearm mounting bracket assembly which facilitates mounting of a firearm to a tree, pole or other support for steady and sustained aiming and firing of the firearm as well as enables use of the support as a shield from projectiles in the event of return fire.\n\nThe background description provided herein is solely for the purpose of generally presenting the context of various illustrative embodiments of the disclosure. Aspects of the background description are neither expressly nor impliedly admitted as prior art against the claimed subject matter.\n\nSemiautomatic and automatic firearms are often used by police and military personnel. In shootout or combat situations, it may be necessary for police or military personnel to hold, aim and shoot a firearm for prolonged periods of time. However, the police or military personnel may be required to steady the firearm using his or her hands, and this may compromise the shooting accuracy of the firearm as well as tire the personnel during the operation. Additionally, in the event of return fire, the personnel may seek shelter from projectiles by hiding behind a tree, pole or other shielding object.\n\nAccordingly, a firearm mounting bracket assembly which facilitates mounting of a firearm to a tree, pole or other support for steady and sustained aiming and firing of the firearm and enables use of the support as a shield from projectiles in the event of return fire may be desirable in some applications.",
  "cpc": [
    "F41A 23/02",
    "F41G 11/003"
  ],
  "ipc": [
    "F41A 23/02"
  ],
  "inventors": [
    "Edward Kocmich, IV"
  ],
  "filing_date": "2014-10-21",
  "publication_date": "2016-08-30",
  "grant_date": "2016-08-30",
  "priority_date": "2014-08-18",
  "application_number": "US-201414519676-A",
  "family_id": "52597703",
  "cited_by_count": 2,
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