Firearm sling and method of making

Abstract

A sling mount system having a mount with associated receiver for releasable connection with a swivel connector having a longitudinal axis that lies in the same plane as a longitudinal axis of a weapon and that angles downward away from the butt stock. The receptacle for the swivel connector is integrally formed in the mount to facilitate silent connection and disconnection of the swivel mount thereto.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 29 / 197,103, filed Jan. 9, 2004, now pending, which application is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention pertains to slings for carrying an object and, more particularly, to a sling system adapted for use with a single attachment point on firearms to provide greater strength and quieter operation in a variety of tactical environments. [0004] 2. Description of the Related Art [0005] Slings are of ancient origin, devised generally of a loop of rope, strap, or a chain for supporting a load. While its history remains unknown, the sling is in widespread use in modern times in connection with a variety of manual and mechanical uses, including baby slings, arm slings, camera slings, musical instrument slings, and weapon slings. [0006] When used manually, a properly designed sl...

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Benefits of technology

[0010] The disclosed embodiments of the present invention are directed to a sling formed of a strap and a corresponding weapon system having a single attachment point in which the strap has a permanent, durable double loop at one end to reinforce the sling and to provide more quiet operation and prevent loss of connecting members.

[0017] As will be readily appreciated from the foregoing, the sling of the present invention provides a one-point tactical sling system utilizing quick-release buckles and a permanently-secured swivel connector that provides unmatched freedom of movement, reliable weapon indexing, smooth weapon transitions, superior weaponry tension, and security. Loss of buckles and swivel mounts is reduced by permanent attachment to the loops, and quiet operation is promoted by separation of mechanical elements attached to the first and second loops. In addition, enhanced strength is provided at the second loop by the extension of the strap past the second loop and through the swivel connector from which the weapon is suspended.

Problems solved by technology

One area of concern is material failure in the sling fabric such that the sling separates or fabric loops formed by the sling material come undone, causing the weapon to fall away or become lost.

A further concern is the loss of mounting hardware and buckles when releasable loops on the sling are opened.

The draw-back with this design is the substantial stress placed on the temporary loop by both the mounting ring and buckle, as well as the potential for losing the ring when undoing the sling.

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