US 7,565,762 B2
Apparatus and method for supporting a firearm
George C. Lackey, 331 E. Broadway, Centralia, Ill. 62801 (US)
Filed on Aug. 30, 2007, as Appl. No. 11/848,006.
Prior Publication US 2008/0172919 A1, Jul. 24, 2008
This patent is subject to a terminal disclaimer.
Int. Cl. F41A 9/62 (2006.01)
U.S. Cl. 42—94  [211/64; 248/694] 13 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A firearm supporting apparatus suitable for use with shafts of varying diameters and lengths, including:
an elongated support member having an end surface and a top surface, wherein said end surface further comprises a clamping surface and said top surface further comprises a firearm supporting surface and said clamping surface and said firearm supporting surface are integral with the elongated support member;
a collar having a break formed therein, said collar connected with the elongated support member; and
an adjustable mechanism connecting the collar with the elongated support member and adjusting the position of the collar relative to the clamping surface of the support member, resulting in movement of the collar relative to the clamping surface in a direction parallel to the elongated support member, the collar and clamping surface securing the support member to a shaft.