Abstract:
This device will allow the hunter to stabilize his rifle during hunting so that he or she may obtain a good clean shot at the prey. It will consist of a pair of arms, which are attached to a mounting surface and an arm upon which to rest the hunter&#39;s arm and rifle.

Description:
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   BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
   A. Field of the Invention 
   This relates to the ability to position one&#39;s arm while hunting. This may be important in the field or in a tree stand. Because this device will be exposed to the elements, it should be made of durable, non-corrosive material. 
   B. Prior Art 
   There are many other prior art references to hunting devices and in particular field or rifle rests. A representative example of this type of device can be found in Flaherty, U.S. Pat. No. 3,225,656. This is a device in which one rests a rifle during hunting. The structure in this case is different than is contemplated in the prior art. 
   Another device that can be found, which is specifically used for vehicles, can be found in Frye, U.S. Publication 2004/0237372. This device is mounted to a vehicle and supports a rifle. 
   BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
   This is a device which enables a hunter to stabilize and rest his arm and his rifle during hunting. It is important to stabilize the rifle to achieve the best shot at the prey. It can be mounted to any sort of mounting structure, and this may include a tree stand, a pickup truck bed or a blind. 
   A front support member and a rear support member are connected to a main frame member upon which the hunter rests his arm and rifle. The main frame member may also be padded for additional comfort. 
   The front support member and rear support members are hollow and encase base arms, which telescope within the respective support members. A flat plate with a non-slip surface secures the device to the mounting structure. 
   Because the base arms telescope with the appropriate support members, this allows the device to be positioned exactly how the hunter desires it. Locking knobs provide a way to lock the base arms within both the front fixed support member and the rear support member so that the device can maintain its position. 
   Because this device will be exposed to the elements and extremes in all different types of environmental conditions, it should be constructed of durable, non-corrosive material. The material that is selected and used should be able to support the weight of a rifle and a hunter&#39;s arm. 
   It is an object of this device to create a device that can support the weight of a rifle and a hunter&#39;s arm so that the rifle can be steady when hunting. 

   
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       FIG. 1  is an isometric view of the device not mounted to any structure. 
       FIG. 2  is a side view of the device with the mounting structure indicated by the dash lines. 
       FIG. 3  is a back view of the device. 
       FIG. 4  is a top view of the device. 
       FIG. 5  is a view according to line  5 — 5  on  FIG. 2 . 
       FIG. 6  is a view according to line  6 — 6  on  FIG. 2 . 
       FIG. 7  is a view according to line  7 — 7  on  FIG. 2 . 
       FIG. 8  is a view according to line  8 — 8  on  FIG. 2 . 
   

   DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS 
   The device  5  allows a hunter to steady a rifle during hunting. This is important in order to get a clean shot at the prey.  FIG. 1  Because the device will be exposed to extremes in temperature and extremes in weather conditions, it should be constructed of durable, non-corrosive material. 
   It will be comprised of a flat frame member  10 , a rear support member  22  as well as a front support member  20 . The rear support member  22  and front support member  20  are connected to the underside of the frame member  10 . 
   Both the rear support member  22  and the front support member  20  are hollow and base arms,  26 R and  26 F, are placed within the respective support members. These base arms have the ability to telescope in order to properly adjust this device, depending on the hunter and the particular conditions. Locking knobs  24  at one end of both the rear support member  22  and the front support member  20  provide a means to secure the device  5  once in position.  FIG. 2   
   The device is mounted to a mounting surface  1 , which can either be a pickup truck bed, a tree stand or the side of a blind. The mounting surface  1  should be of sufficient strength to support the device and the weight of the hunter&#39;s arm and rifle. One of the telescoping base arms,  26 R, is positioned within the rear support member  22  and is flanged at one end with a flat plate  30 R. On one side of the flat plate  30 R is a non-slip surface  35 , which, when the device is mounted, will come in contact with the mounting structure  1 . 
   Similarly a plate on the front base arm,  30 F, is also provided to secure the device to the other side of the mounting structure  1 . This plate  30 F is allowed to pivot around a pivot point  29 . This ability to pivot is important to enable the hunter to correctly position the device. A non-slip surface  35  is also provided on the side of the base arm  30 F, which comes in contact with the mounting structure. When the device is installed, the flat plates,  30 F and  30 R, secure the device to the mounting structure  1 . 
   Locking knobs  24  are positioned for the base arms,  30 F and  30 R, to be secured in place. The locking knobs are comprised of a threaded portion which impacts a portion of the surface of the base arm that is housed within the respective front and rear support members. One end of the locking knob is a handle or knob which can be turned to apply pressure against the respective base arm.  FIG. 8   
   Extending outward and upward from the mounting surface  1  is the rear support member  22  and the front support member  20 . The front support member  20  and rear support member  22  are connected to the underside of the main frame  10 . The rear support member  22  is likely to be welded to the back portion of the main frame. A bolt and nut combination may also be used to secure the rear support member to the main frame member. 
   The front support member  20  is connected to a front protrusion  16 , which extends vertically downward from the underside of the frame member  10 . The front protrusion  16  is likely to be a piece of stock. A hole in the middle of the protrusion allows the means of connection  21  such as a nut and bolt to pass through the hole in the protrusion and secure the front support member  20 . Another alternative means of connection may also be a bolt with a cotter pin.  FIG. 4   
   In the approximate middle of the front support  20  is a middle support member  25 , which is connected to one side of the front support member  20  by means of a midpoint protrusion and a middle protrusion  27  on the underside of the frame member  10 . The middle protrusion  27  is connected to the frame member  10 , probably by welding. A means of connection for the middle sliding member  25  allows the user to maintain the appropriate vertical height of the device  5 . 
   The middle support member  25  is connected at one end to the middle protrusion  27  and at the opposite end to the midpoint protrusion  27 M on the front support member  20 . Separate pieces of stock with holes in the middle allow the means of connection  27 H to pass through the hole. This means of connection allows the device to pivot for correct positioning. This means of connection will probably be a rivet or a bolt and nut. The means of connection for the middle protrusion  27  and midpoint protrusion  27 M should allow the device to move up and down. 
   The main frame member  10  is an elongated piece of material, probably steel, that will be durable enough to support the weight of the rifle as well as the hunter&#39;s arm. The frame member  10  will be attached to the rear support  22  at one end, to the middle protrusion  27  from the frame member  10  and to the front protrusion  16  at predetermined locations on the underside of the frame member  10 . 
   In order to add comfort to the device, a comfort pad  15  is provided for the top frame. The comfort pad  15  probably has a foam core  17  as well as a leather or vinyl covering  18  to protect it from the environment.  FIG. 1   
   All materials that are used in the construction of this device must be durable and preferably non-corrosive because of exposure to the elements and extremes in temperatures.