Cocking plate

Abstract

The present invention concerns a cocking plate for holding the base of an article. The cocking plate comprises: a plate having at least one slot and at least one clamping means and a receiving cup having means for attaching to the at least one recess of the plate. The cocking plate is adapted to be used in conjunction with a belt.

Description

REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a non-provisional of Provisional Application No. 60 / 509,616 filed Oct. 8, 2003.TECHNICAL FIELD [0002] The present invention relates to a cocking plate for holding the end of an article. More specifically, to a cocking plate that facilitates the reloading of a firearm such as a spear gun. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] A problem encountered by the underwater hunter is holding the spear gun during the reloading of the spear gun. Typically, the spear is inserted in the barrel of an elastic band type gun until it is seated in the trigger mechanism, and then the butt end of the gun is placed against the stomach, and the elastic bands are pulled one at a time, with both hands, from the front of the gun and stretched to the back and set in notches in the spear. [0004] Underwater hunters wanting power out of their spear gun will use thick, powerful elastic bands. These bands are particularly difficult to stretch or draw, and m...

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Benefits of technology

[0006] The invention offers at least one of the following advantages:

[0007] provides a support that helps stabilize a firearm such as a spear gun during the reloading process;

Problems solved by technology

A problem encountered by the underwater hunter is holding the spear gun during the reloading of the spear gun.

These bands are particularly difficult to stretch or draw, and many accidents occur as the butt of the gun slips from the stomach, or as the rubber bands slip from the hands of the diver.

Divers have come to accept the fact that reloading is a very difficult task.

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