Office Action 1: Non-Final Rejection (2025-06-18)
Rejection types: 112 - Written Description/Enablement

CLAIMS:
CLAIMS: I claim:
1\. A mount for attaching multiple accessories to a firearm defining a vertical medial plane, the mount comprising: a body; the body having a first mounting facility configured to removably connect the body to the firearm; the body having a first receptacle configured to receive a first accessory; the body having a second mounting facility configured to removably receive a second mount portion associated with a second accessory offset from the vertical medial plane; the second mounting facility including a pocket defined by the body and defining an insertion axis, the pocket having a flared opening; and the flared opening being offset with respect to the insertion axis by an angle of 15-75 degrees.
2\. The mount of claim 1 wherein the body has a third mounting facility configured to removably receive the second accessory.
3\. The mount of claim 2 wherein the third mounting facility is configured to removably receive a sight.
4\. The mount of claim 1 wherein the first receptacle is aligned with the vertical medial plane.
5\. The mount of claim 1 including a hole associated with the pocket and configured to receive a threaded fastener, and a threaded hole configured to receive the threaded fastener on the protrusion.
6\. The mount of claim 5 wherein the hole associated with the pocket is surrounded by the flared opening.
7\. The mount of claim 1 wherein the pocket has a mouth, and wherein the flared surface is at the mouth.
8\. The mount of claim 1 wherein the flared surface is a chamfer.
9\. The mount of claim 1 wherein flared opening is at an acute angle to the insertion axis.
10\. The mount of claim 1 wherein the flared opening includes planar surfaces that are each offset 45 degrees from the insertion axis.
11\. The mount of claim 1 configured to receive a second mount portion having a protrusion having a tapered surface configured to be received in the flared opening.

OFFICE ACTION:
DETAILED ACTION
Notice of Pre-AIA  or AIA  Status
The present application, filed on or after March 16, 2013, is being examined under the first inventor to file provisions of the AIA .
Drawings
The drawings are objected to as failing to comply with 37 CFR 1.84(p)(4) because reference character “58” has been used to designate both “axis” and “third mounting facility”.  Corrected drawing sheets in compliance with 37 CFR 1.121(d) are required in reply to the Office action to avoid abandonment of the application. Any amended replacement drawing sheet should include all of the figures appearing on the immediate prior version of the sheet, even if only one figure is being amended. Each drawing sheet submitted after the filing date of an application must be labeled in the top margin as either “Replacement Sheet” or “New Sheet” pursuant to 37 CFR 1.121(d). If the changes are not accepted by the examiner, the applicant will be notified and informed of any required corrective action in the next Office action. The objection to the drawings will not be held in abeyance.
Claim Rejections - 35 USC § 112
Claims 1-11 are rejected under 35 U.S.C. 112(a) or 35 U.S.C. 112 (pre-AIA ), first paragraph, because the specification, while being enabling for a mount for attaching multiple accessories to a firearm, the mount comprising a body, the body having a second mounting facility, the second mounting facility including a pocket defined by the body and defining an insertion axis, the pocket having a flared opening, does not reasonably provide enablement for the flared opening being offset with respect to the insertion axis by an angle of 15-75 degrees.  The specification does not enable any person skilled in the art to which it pertains, or with which it is most nearly connected, to make and/or use the invention commensurate in scope with these claims. It appears that applicant is claiming that the “flares” (i.e. chamfers) are offset to the insertion axis by an angle of 15-75 degrees, however, the application, as originally filed does not support this. The application discloses that the “flared” surfaces are “each at an acute angle to an axis 58 defined by the length of the protrusion [48]” and that the “flared” surfaces 64 of the mouth are configured to align with the flared surfaces of the protrusion. The specification further goes on to disclose that it is the “mounting surface 60” that is angled with respect to perpendicular to the vertical medial plane 106 such that the second accessory is offset from the vertical medial plane at an angle between 15-75 degrees.
Conclusion
The prior art made of record and not relied upon is considered pertinent to applicant's disclosure.


NEXT OFFICE ACTION: DETAILED ACTION
Notice of Pre-AIA  or AIA  Status
The present application, filed on or after March 16, 2013, is being examined under the first inventor to file provisions of the AIA .
Claim Rejections - 35 USC § 103
In the event the determination of the status of the application as subject to AIA  35 U.S.C. 102 and 103 (or as subject to pre-AIA  35 U.S.C. 102 and 103) is incorrect, any correction of the statutory basis (i.e., changing from AIA  to pre-AIA ) for the rejection will not be considered a new ground of rejection if the prior art relied upon, and the rationale supporting the rejection, would be the same under either status.
The following is a quotation of 35 U.S.C. 103 which forms the basis for all obviousness rejections set forth in this Office action:
A patent for a claimed invention may not be obtained, notwithstanding that the claimed invention is not identically disclosed as set forth in section 102, if the differences between the claimed invention and the prior art are such that the claimed invention as a whole would have been obvious before the effective filing date of the claimed invention to a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the claimed invention pertains. Patentability shall not be negated by the manner in which the invention was made.
Claim(s) 1-8 and 11 is/are rejected under 35 U.S.C. 103 as being unpatentable over Zimmer (US 9,441,915) in view of Roberson (US 11,067365; based on the filing date of Provisional Application No. 62/889,604). Zimmer discloses a mount for attaching multiple accessories to a firearm defining a vertical medial plane, the mount comprising:
a body (105);
the body having a first mounting facility (109) configured to removably connect the body to the firearm;
the body having a first receptacle (113) configured to receive a first accessory;
the body having a second mounting facility (150) configured to removably receive a second mount portion associated with a second accessory offset from the vertical medial plane; the second mounting facility including a pocket defined by the body and defining an insertion axis, the pocket having an internal passage (See Fig. 2A). Zimmer discloses the claimed invention but does not expressly disclose the second mounting facility including a flared opening; and
the flared opening being offset with respect to the insertion axis by an acute, however Roberson does. Roberson teaches a mount for mounting accessories to a firearm wherein the second mounting facility (140) includes a flared opening (holes for fasteners 160 and sides of surface 142); and
the flared opening being offset with respect to the insertion axis by an acute angle (Figs. 4-6) (Figs. 200-600 provisional application). The claim would have been obvious because the substitution of one known element for another would have yielded the predictable results of allowing the second mounting facility to securely and snuggly fit the desired accessory of an Aimpoint® Micro optical sight (Zimmer col. 3, lines 55-65; Roberson col. 3, lines 30-31) and there would have been a reasonable expectation of success.
2. The mount of claim 1 wherein the body has a third mounting facility configured to removably receive the second accessory. (Roberson 192)
3. The mount of claim 2 wherein the third mounting facility is configured to removably receive a sight. (Roberson 190)
4. The mount of claim 1 wherein the first receptacle is aligned with the vertical medial plane. (Fig. 5)
5. The mount of claim 1 including a hole associated with the pocket and configured to receive a threaded fastener, and a threaded hole configured to receive the threaded fastener on the protrusion. (Zimmer 155, Roberson @ 160)
6. The mount of claim 5 wherein the hole associated with the pocket is surrounded by the flared opening. (Roberson @ 160)
7. The mount of claim 1 wherein the pocket has a mouth, and wherein the flared surface is at the mouth. (Roberson Figs. 4-6) (Figs. 200-600 provisional application)
8. The mount of claim 1 wherein the flared surface is a chamfer. (Roberson Figs. 4-6) (Figs. 200-600 provisional application)
11. The mount of claim 1 configured to receive a second mount portion having a protrusion having a tapered surface configured to be received in the flared opening. (see, at least, Fig. 5 Roberson)
Claim(s) 10 is/are rejected under 35 U.S.C. 103 as being unpatentable over Zimmer in view of Roberson as applied to claim 1 above. Zimmer and Roberson disclose the claimed invention but do not expressly disclose wherein the flared opening includes planar surfaces that are each offset 45 degrees from the insertion axis. It would have been obvious to one having ordinary skill in the art to make the planar surfaces offset 45 degrees from the insertion axis, since it has been held that discovering an optimum value of a result effective variable involves only routine skill in the art. In re Boesch, 617 F.2d 272, 205 UPSQ 215 (CCPA 1980).
Conclusion
The prior art made of record and not relied upon is considered pertinent to applicant's disclosure.
Applicant's amendment necessitated the new ground(s) of rejection presented in this Office action. Accordingly, THIS ACTION IS MADE FINAL. See MPEP § 706.07(a). Applicant is reminded of the extension of time policy as set forth in 37 CFR 1.136(a).
A shortened statutory period for reply to this final action is set to expire THREE MONTHS from the mailing date of this action. In the event a first reply is filed within TWO MONTHS of the mailing date of this final action and the advisory action is not mailed until after the end of the THREE-MONTH shortened statutory period, then the shortened statutory period will expire on the date the advisory action is mailed, and any nonprovisional extension fee (37 CFR 1.17(a)) pursuant to 37 CFR 1.136(a) will be calculated from the mailing date of the advisory action. In no event, however, will the statutory period for reply expire later than SIX MONTHS from the mailing date of this final action.

CITED REFERENCE SUMMARIES: Ref US20210254923A1: Claims:
An archery mounting assembly comprising: a mount device comprising: a mount portion configured to be engaged with a body of an archery weapon, wherein the body is configured to extend at least partially along a vertical plane when the archery weapon is aimed toward a target, wherein the target extends at least partially along the vertical plane; and a first interface that extends at least partially along an adjustment axis, wherein: the adjustment axis intersects with the vertical plane when the mount portion is engaged with the body; and the adjustment axis is oriented to extend into the body when the mount portion is engaged with the body, an accessory support comprising: a support portion configured to support an archery accessory; and a second interface configured to be movably coupled to the first interface of the mount device, wherein, when the mount portion is engaged with the body, the accessory support is configured to be moved, along the adjustment axis, in a plurality of different directions relative to the body.
a mount device comprising: a mount portion configured to be engaged with a body of an archery weapon, wherein the body is configured to extend at least partially along a vertical plane when the archery weapon is aimed toward a target, wherein the target extends at least partially along the vertical plane; and a first interface that extends at least partially along an adjustment axis, wherein: the adjustment axis intersects with the vertical plane when the mount portion is engaged with the body; and the adjustment axis is oriented to extend into the body when the mount portion is engaged with the body,
a mount portion configured to be engaged with a body of an archery weapon, wherein the body is configured to extend at least partially along a vertical plane when the archery weapon is aimed toward a target, wherein the target extends at least partially along the vertical plane; and
a first interface that extends at least partially along an adjustment axis, wherein: the adjustment axis intersects with the vertical plane when the mount portion is engaged with the body; and the adjustment axis is oriented to extend into the body when the mount portion is engaged with the body,
the adjustment axis intersects with the vertical plane when the mount portion is engaged with the body; and
the adjustment axis is oriented to extend into the body when the mount portion is engaged with the body,
an accessory support comprising: a support portion configured to support an archery accessory; and a second interface configured to be movably coupled to the first interface of the mount device,
a support portion configured to support an archery accessory; and
a second interface configured to be movably coupled to the first interface of the mount device,
wherein, when the mount portion is engaged with the body, the accessory support is configured to be moved, along the adjustment axis, in a plurality of different directions relative to the body.
The archery mounting assembly of claim 1 , wherein the mount portion comprises a clamp configured to engage and compress a portion of the body of the archery weapon.
The archery mounting assembly of claim 1 , wherein: the mount portion defines an opening; and the archery mounting assembly comprises a fastener, the fastener is configured to extend through the opening to couple the mount portion to the body of the archery weapon.
the mount portion defines an opening; and
the archery mounting assembly comprises a fastener,
the fastener is configured to extend through the opening to couple the mount portion to the body of the archery weapon.
The archery mounting assembly of claim 9 , wherein: the body of the archery weapon comprises a plurality of body surfaces; the body surfaces comprise: (a) a front surface configured to at least partially face the target; (b) a rear surface configured to at least partially face away from the target; and (c) a plurality of side surfaces; and the mount portion is configured to be engaged with one of the body surfaces of the archery weapon.
the body of the archery weapon comprises a plurality of body surfaces;
the body surfaces comprise: (a) a front surface configured to at least partially face the target; (b) a rear surface configured to at least partially face away from the target; and (c) a plurality of side surfaces; and
the mount portion is configured to be engaged with one of the body surfaces of the archery weapon.
The archery mounting assembly of claim 1 , wherein: the mount portion comprises a body engagement surface configured to be engaged with a portion of the body of the archery weapon; and the body engagement surface extends, at least partially, along the vertical plane when the archery weapon is aimed toward the target.
the mount portion comprises a body engagement surface configured to be engaged with a portion of the body of the archery weapon; and
the body engagement surface extends, at least partially, along the vertical plane when the archery weapon is aimed toward the target.
The archery mounting assembly of claim 1 , wherein the directions comprise: an inbound direction toward the body of the archery weapon; and an outbound direction away from the body of the archery weapon.
an inbound direction toward the body of the archery weapon; and
an outbound direction away from the body of the archery weapon.
The archery mounting assembly of claim 1 , wherein each of the first and second interfaces comprises one of: (a) a structuring defining a slot; and (b) a protrusion configured to fit within the slot.
The archery mounting assembly of claim 1 , wherein: the first and second interfaces comprise at least one gear element; and the archery mounting assembly comprises at least one position control device operatively coupled to the at least one gear element.
the first and second interfaces comprise at least one gear element; and
the archery mounting assembly comprises at least one position control device operatively coupled to the at least one gear element.
The archery mounting assembly of claim 1 , wherein the archery mounting assembly comprises at least one position locking device operatively coupled to at least one of the first and second interfaces.
The archery mounting assembly of claim 1 , wherein the support portion comprises an accessory holder.
An archery accessory system comprising the archery mounting assembly of claim 1 , wherein the accessory comprises one of an arrow rest device, a bow sight device, an arrow quiver device, a stabilizer device, a scope device, a light source device, a sensor device, and an energy generator.
An archery mounting assembly comprising: a mount device comprising: a mount portion configured to be engaged with a body of an archery weapon; and a first interface that extends at least partially along an adjustment axis, wherein the adjustment axis is oriented to extend into the body when the mount portion is engaged with the body; and an accessory support comprising: a support portion configured to support an archery accessory; and a second interface configured to be movably coupled to the first interface of the mount device so that, when the mount portion is engaged with the body, the second interface is configured to be moved, along the adjustment axis, relative to the body.
a mount device comprising: a mount portion configured to be engaged with a body of an archery weapon; and a first interface that extends at least partially along an adjustment axis, wherein the adjustment axis is oriented to extend into the body when the mount portion is engaged with the body; and
a mount portion configured to be engaged with a body of an archery weapon; and
a first interface that extends at least partially along an adjustment axis, wherein the adjustment axis is oriented to extend into the body when the mount portion is engaged with the body; and
an accessory support comprising: a support portion configured to support an archery accessory; and a second interface configured to be movably coupled to the first interface of the mount device so that, when the mount portion is engaged with the body, the second interface is configured to be moved, along the adjustment axis, relative to the body.
a second interface configured to be movably coupled to the first interface of the mount device so that, when the mount portion is engaged with the body, the second interface is configured to be moved, along the adjustment axis, relative to the body.
The archery mounting assembly of claim 12 , wherein: the archery weapon is configured to be aimed at a target; the body of the archery weapon comprises a plurality of body surfaces; the body surfaces comprise: (a) a front surface configured to at least partially face the target; (b) a rear surface configured to at least partially face away from the target; and (c) a plurality of side surfaces; and the mount portion is configured to be engaged with one of the body surfaces of the archery weapon.
the archery weapon is configured to be aimed at a target;
The archery mounting assembly of claim 12 , wherein the mount portion comprises a clamp configured to engage and compress a portion of the body of the archery weapon.
The archery mounting assembly of claim 12 , wherein: the mount portion defines an opening; and the archery mounting assembly comprises a fastener, the fastener is configured to extend through the opening to couple the mount portion to the body of the archery weapon.
The archery mounting assembly of claim 12 , wherein: the second interface is configured to be moved in a plurality of different directions relative to the body; and the directions comprise: an inbound direction toward the body of the archery weapon; and an outbound direction away from the body of the archery weapon.
the second interface is configured to be moved in a plurality of different directions relative to the body; and
the directions comprise: an inbound direction toward the body of the archery weapon; and an outbound direction away from the body of the archery weapon.
The archery mounting assembly of claim 12 , wherein each of the first and second interfaces comprises one of: (a) a structuring defining a slot; and (b) a protrusion configured to fit within the slot.
The archery mounting assembly of claim 12 , wherein: the first and second interfaces comprise at least one gear element; and the archery mounting assembly comprises at least one position control device operatively coupled to the at least one gear element.
A method for manufacturing an archery mounting assembly, the method comprising: structuring a mount device to comprise: a mount portion structured to be engaged with a body of an archery weapon; and a first interface that extends at least partially along an adjustment axis, wherein the adjustment axis is oriented to extend into the body when the mount portion is engaged with the body; and structuring an accessory support to comprise: a support portion structured to support an archery accessory; and a second interface structured to be movably coupled to the first interface of the mount device so that, when the mount portion is engaged with the body, the second interface is configured to be moved, along the adjustment axis, relative to the body.
structuring a mount device to comprise: a mount portion structured to be engaged with a body of an archery weapon; and a first interface that extends at least partially along an adjustment axis, wherein the adjustment axis is oriented to extend into the body when the mount portion is engaged with the body; and
a mount portion structured to be engaged with a body of an archery weapon; and
structuring an accessory support to comprise: a support portion structured to support an archery accessory; and a second interface structured to be movably coupled to the first interface of the mount device so that, when the mount portion is engaged with the body, the second interface is configured to be moved, along the adjustment axis, relative to the body.
a support portion structured to support an archery accessory; and
a second interface structured to be movably coupled to the first interface of the mount device so that, when the mount portion is engaged with the body, the second interface is configured to be moved, along the adjustment axis, relative to the body.
The method of claim 19 , wherein: the archery weapon is structured to be aimed at a target; the body of the archery weapon comprises a plurality of body surfaces; and the body surfaces comprise: (a) a front surface structured to at least partially face the target; (b) a rear surface structured to at least partially face away from the target; and (c) a plurality of side surfaces, wherein the method comprises: structuring the mount portion to be engaged with one of the body surfaces of the archery weapon; and structuring the second interface to be moved in a plurality of different directions relative to the body, wherein the directions comprise: an inbound direction toward the body of the archery weapon; and an outbound direction away from the body of the archery weapon.
the archery weapon is structured to be aimed at a target;
the body of the archery weapon comprises a plurality of body surfaces; and
the body surfaces comprise: (a) a front surface structured to at least partially face the target; (b) a rear surface structured to at least partially face away from the target; and (c) a plurality of side surfaces,
wherein the method comprises: structuring the mount portion to be engaged with one of the body surfaces of the archery weapon; and structuring the second interface to be moved in a plurality of different directions relative to the body,
structuring the mount portion to be engaged with one of the body surfaces of the archery weapon; and
structuring the second interface to be moved in a plurality of different directions relative to the body,
wherein the directions comprise: an inbound direction toward the body of the archery weapon; and an outbound direction away from the body of the archery weapon.
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Ref US20200272044A1: Claims:
A camera mount apparatus configured to engage a camera and to be affixed to a gun behind an optic of a gun having an optic, the apparatus comprising: a gun engagement surface; a vertical positioning portion; a camera housing to engage said camera; and a secondary sight, whereby said camera mount apparatus enables said camera to record through said optic while said gun is aimed using said secondary sight.
a gun engagement surface;
a vertical positioning portion;
a camera housing to engage said camera;
and a secondary sight, whereby said camera mount apparatus enables said camera to record through said optic while said gun is aimed using said secondary sight.
The camera mount apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the camera mount apparatus further includes one or more accessory rails proximal to the camera housing.
The camera mount apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the camera mount apparatus further includes one or more adjustors whereby said camera housing may be adjusted along lateral, vertical, or horizontal axes.
The camera mount apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said secondary sight is affixed proximal to said vertical positioning portion.
The camera mount apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said secondary sight is affixed proximal to said camera housing.
The camera mount apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said secondary sight is affixed proximally behind said camera.
The camera mount apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the camera mount apparatus further includes a screen synced to said camera.
The camera mount apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said gun is a handgun having a handgun frame, said camera mount apparatus further includes an extension boom connecting said gun engagement surface to said vertical positioning portion and said gun engagement surface is affixed to said handgun frame.
A camera mount apparatus configured to engage a camera and to be affixed to a gun behind an optic of a gun having an optic, the apparatus comprising: a gun engagement surface; a vertical positioning portion; a camera housing to engage said camera; and one or more accessory rails proximal to said camera housing, whereby said accessory rails can readily receive a secondary sight with which the camera mount apparatus would enable said camera to record through said optic while said gun is aimed using said secondary sight.
and one or more accessory rails proximal to said camera housing, whereby said accessory rails can readily receive a secondary sight with which the camera mount apparatus would enable said camera to record through said optic while said gun is aimed using said secondary sight.
The camera mount apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the camera mount apparatus further includes a secondary sight affixed to an accessory rail.
The camera mount apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the camera mount apparatus further includes iron sights proximal to said camera housing.
The camera mount apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the camera mount apparatus further includes one or more adjustors whereby said camera housing may be adjusted along lateral, vertical, or horizontal axes.
The camera mount apparatus of claim 9 , wherein said accessory rail is affixed proximal to said vertical positioning portion.
The camera mount apparatus of claim 9 , wherein said accessory rail is affixed proximal to said camera housing.
The camera mount apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the camera mount apparatus further includes a screen synced to said camera.
The camera mount apparatus of claim 9 , wherein said gun is a handgun having a handgun frame, said camera mount apparatus further includes an extension boom connecting said gun engagement surface to said vertical positioning portion and said gun engagement surface is affixed to said handgun frame.
A camera mount apparatus configured to engage a camera and to be affixed to a gun behind an optic of a gun having an optic, the apparatus comprising: a gun engagement surface; a vertical positioning portion; a prism-orientated camera housing to engage said camera; a prism, whereby said prism would enable said camera to record through said optic while said gun is aimed using said optic; and a prism housing enclosing said prism whereby said prism housing is adjacent to said prism-orientated camera housing.
a prism-orientated camera housing to engage said camera;
a prism, whereby said prism would enable said camera to record through said optic while said gun is aimed using said optic;
and a prism housing enclosing said prism whereby said prism housing is adjacent to said prism-orientated camera housing.
The camera mount apparatus of claim 18 , wherein the camera mount apparatus further includes one or more accessory rails.
The camera mount apparatus of claim 18 , wherein the camera mount apparatus further includes a secondary sight.
The camera mount apparatus of claim 18 , wherein the camera mount apparatus further includes one or more adjustors whereby said camera housing may be adjusted along lateral, vertical, or horizontal axes.
Ref US20200208946A1: Claims:
A rail interface system for connecting an accessory component to a weapon component, the interface system comprising: the weapon component having a first rail surface, a second rail surface, and at least one through rail opening extending between the first surface and the second surface, the rail opening defined by a peripheral edge formed between the first surface and the second surface, the peripheral edge having opposed end edges; and the accessory mount including an interface body, and a first shoe element and a second shoe element extending from the interface body, the first shoe element and the second shoe element operatively engaged for sliding movement relative to each other and the interface body between a locked position and an unlocked position to secure the accessory mount to the 
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