Nov 25, 2025

US12480732 - Gun stock catch

A shooting pocket for stabilizing a firearm includes a frame for securing to equipment worn by a shooter. A pivot plate is pivotally mounted to the frame. A receiving area receives a buttstock of a firearm and pivots with the pivot plate to facilitate directional manipulation and aiming of the firearm. The pivot plate defines a pivot ball support surrounding a central orifice on the inner facing side. The pivot ball support defines a pivot ball engaging surface wherein the pivot ball engaging surface defines a second plane that is offset from the first plane by 30 to 10 degrees. An inner facing said of a catch plate has mating engagement with the outer facing side of the pivot plate. The inner facing side of the catch plate defines a concave pivot ball rotation member a pivot ball. A biasing member returns the pivot plate to a pre-determined position.

Assignee: SHEEPDOG KIT, LLC
Inventors: Kyle Schiedeman, Ryan T. Cowgill
Filing date: 2024-08-08

firearmgunstockstabilization

The patent describes a shooting pocket designed to stabilize a firearm by incorporating a pivot plate that allows for directional manipulation and aiming. This system includes a frame that attaches to the shooter’s equipment and features a receiving area for the firearm’s buttstock, enhancing stability and control during use.

Claim 1

1 . A shooting pocket/platform for stabilizing a firearm comprising: a frame defining a front side and a rear side, said frame adapted for securing to equipment worn by a shooter; a pivot plate pivotally mounted with respect to said frame, said pivot plate defining an outer facing side and an inner facing side; a receiving area for selectively receiving a buttstock of the firearm, said receiving area adapted to pivot with said pivot plate to facilitate directional manipulation of the firearm for aiming the firearm; wherein said receiving area is defined by at least one of stability walls and a lower buttstock support extending outwardly with respect to said outer facing side of said pivot plate. a frame defining a front side and a rear side, said frame adapted for securing to equipment worn by a shooter; a pivot plate pivotally mounted with respect to said frame, said pivot plate defining an outer facing side and an inner facing side; a receiving area for selectively receiving a buttstock of the firearm, said receiving area adapted to pivot with said pivot plate to facilitate directional manipulation of the firearm for aiming the firearm; wherein said receiving area is defined by at least one of stability walls and a lower buttstock support extending outwardly with respect to said outer facing side of said pivot plate.

Google Patents

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