Tubular Flexible Weapon Cover and Field Method of Making the Same

Abstract

A protective cover for weapons made of a lightweight, compactable, elastomeric tube which resists moisture and environmental debris. The cover is held in place on the barrel by the elasticity of the tube itself, and / or means for cinching the ends of the tube to the weapon. The cover may contain slits to allow connection of various attachments. Also disclosed is a method of making the protective cover from a sock.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] This invention relates to a protective covering device for weapons and more particularly to a new elastomeric tubular cover which helps keep the weapon clean and protected while being used, stored and transported. It is particularly well suited for soldiers in the field. DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART [0002] Covers for weapons are well known in the art. Some covers serve safety functions by protecting the user or bystanders from accidental firings. Other covers are designed to protect the weapon itself. [0003] Some weapon covers protect the weapon by enclosing the weapon within a hardened exterior. (U.S. Pat. No. 5,669,495 to West). These types of covers are generally useful for transporting weapons where size or weight of covered weapon is not a factor. Other weapon covers protect the weapon by surrounding it in flexible material. [0004] Flexible covers are typically a bag or pouch. (U.S. Pat. No. 6,722,496 B2 to Gantert, U.S. Pat. No. 6,253,915 B1 to ...

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Benefits of technology

[0007] The TUBULAR FLEXIBLE WEAPON COVER is essentially a cloth or cloth-like elastic tube which provides a physical barrier between the weapon and environmental dirt, debris and moisture. The TUBULAR FLEXIBLE WEAPON COVER will prolong the life of the weapon by protecting it from the environment, save the weapon operator's time and energy by minimizing the time required to clean and maintain the weapon, and increase soldier safety by allowing the soldier access to their weapon without having to remove a cumbersome cover.

[0011] The material should be low volume or compactable so that the TUBULAR ELASTIC WEAPON COVER may be crumpled up and put into a pocket or other small place when not needed. This will also make the invention easy to distribute to soldiers in the field.

Problems solved by technology

The elasticity must be adequate to allow the operator to put on and remove the device easily, but not so stretchy that it does not stay securely on the weapon.

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