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Holder for firearm

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-01-29
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN THE RIGHT OF CANADA AS REPRESENTED BY THE HONOURABLE STOCKWELL DAY MINIST OF PUBLIC SAFETY
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[0006]In the present invention, a holder is used to quickly and secure

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However, these devices or systems are not suitable for use with RMI robots or for housing a firearm, such as a Taser™ gun, while still permitting the firearm to be fired.

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[0012]Referring to the drawings, there is shown in FIGS. 1-3 a firearm or Taser™ guard or holder 10 according to a preferred embodiment of the invention. In FIG. 1, the holder 10 is mounted on an arm 12 of a remote mobile investigator (RMI) robot 14. The holder 10 houses a firearm 16, such as a Taser™ gun. Typically, Taser™ guns are used as they are self-powered by a battery pack located in the handle of the firearm and can be electrically fired when mounted to the RMI robot 14 through a firing interface that is built into the RMI 14. While the present description is directed to a guard or holder 10 for housing a Taser™ gun, it will be understood that any similarly operated firearm may used with the holder 10 of the present invention.

[0013]As shown in FIG. 1, the RMI robot 14 has a base portion 18 adapted to allow the robot 14 to move freely across a surface. In the illustrated embodiment, the base portion 18 of the robot 14 is equipped with tracked wheels, although regular wheels a...

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Abstract

A holder for attaching a firearm, such as a Taser™ gun, to a Remote Mobile Investigator (RMI) robot equipped with a firing interface is disclosed. The holder comprises a housing portion defining a cavity portion for receiving the firearm, the housing portion having a first opening aligned with the barrel of the firearm, thereby allowing the firearm to be fired when housed in the holder and attached to the robot. The housing portion also includes a second opening for establishing an operable connection between the firearm and the firing interface of the robot. A plate member is hingedly attached to the housing portion, the plate member having an open position providing access to the cavity portion, and a closed position sealing the cavity portion. First and second locking devices are provided for releaseably securing the plate member in the closed position and for locking the holder on to the robot.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 948,777 filed on Jul. 10, 2007, which is incorporated by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The invention relates to a guard or holder for securing a firearm such as a Taser™ gun to a robot.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Remote mobile investigator (RMI) robots are now often being deployed during tactical operations involving armed and / or barricaded individuals in order to provide additional safety for law enforcement personnel. RMI robots can be equipped with various types of equipment so as to customize the RMI to a particular situation and offer an alternative to deploying law enforcement personnel into certain dangerous situations. For instance, when gathering intelligence, an RMI robot can be equipped with video or other surveillance equipment so as to provide additional information to the law enforcement personnel involved in the situation. In o...

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IPC IPC(8): F41C33/06
CPCF41A23/34
Inventor CHENEL, DON
Owner HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN THE RIGHT OF CANADA AS REPRESENTED BY THE HONOURABLE STOCKWELL DAY MINIST OF PUBLIC SAFETY
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