Patent ID: 7699268

Claim:
A sling release mechanism, comprising: a. a body; b. a pivot arm having a shaped end section and articulating with the body; c. an inner hinge plate articulating with the body and adapted to releasably engage the shaped end section of the pivot arm; d. a first torsion means, wherein the first torsion means applies a torque to the articulation of the inner hinge plate; e. an outer hinge plate articulating with the body; f. a second torsion means, wherein the second torsion means applies a torque to the articulation of the outer hinge plate in a direction opposite of the first torsion means; g. a releasable retainer, wherein the releasable retainer restrains the articulation of the outer hinge plate when subjected to a torque from the second torsion means; and h. means for releasing the releasable retainer.