Ammunition Carrying Apparatus

Abstract

An ammunition carrying apparatus configured to surroundably mount a human forearm wherein the ammunition carrying apparatus is operable to receive and retain individual bullets and gun magazines. The ammunition carrying apparatus includes a tubular body that includes a hollow passage that is operable to bias against a human forearm. The body has an exterior surface and a first side and second side. Secured to the first side is a bullet keeper having a plurality of bullet receptacles configured to receive and retain an individual conventional bullet. A light keeper is further secured to the first side wherein the light keeper is operable to receive and retain a conventional flashlight. Also present are gun magazine holders formed to receive and retain conventional gun magazines. The gun magazine holders include a flap member that is operable to provide access to the interior volume of the gun magazine holders.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invnetion relates generallly to carrying devices, more specifically but not by way of limitation, a ammunition carrying device that is operable to assist a user in the transport of ammunition and the ability to readily access wherein the ammunition carrying device is surroundably mounted to the forearm of the user.

BACKGROUND

[0002] Firearms are utilzied by millions of individuals on a daily basis. Numerous types of firearm exist and are manufactured to be depolyed for certain applications. By way of example but not by way of limitation, hunting rifles are manufactured and used for various hunting applications and handheld pistols are manufactured and utilzied in various applications from law enforcement to personal defense. Most firearms are transported by user's whether to use in a desired application or as part of their job in the example of a law enforcement officer.

[0003] When firearms are transported and/or being utilzied in a particular application, it is common for the firearm user to require to carrying accessories such as but not limited to additional rounds of ammunition and magazine clips for semi-automatic firearms. Whether at a firing range or while engaged in another application it is desired by many firearm users to have quick access to additional rounds of ammunition.

[0004] Exisitng technology uses various belt holders, bags and shoulder straps to assist a user in the carrying of either ammunition or magazine clips. Conventional belts utilize individual slots to hold rounds of ammunition and some are configured with receptacles to receive and retain magazine clips. Shoulder straps are popular for hunting applications and are configured to retain individual rounds such as but not limited to shotgun shells.

[0005] One problem with the aforemention existing technology is the ability to timely access the stored ammunition or magazine clips. Shoulder straps and belts can often be covered by a user's clothing making quick access to the ammunition rounds or magazine clips cumbersome and ineffective.

[0006] Accordingly there is a need for a ammunition carrying device that is operable to receive and retain rounds of ammunition and magazine clips that provides efficient access thereto.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0007] It is the object of the present invention to provide an ammunition carrying apparatus that is operable to receive and retain ammunition in a plurality of forms wherein the ammunition carryinf apparatus is operable to be surroundably mounted to a forearm of a user.

[0008] Another object of the present invention is to provide an ammunition carrying apparatus that includes a mounting sleeve that is tubular in manner and manufactured from an elastic material so as to be biased against the forearm of a user.

[0009] A further object of the present invention is to provide an ammunition carrying apparatus that includes a mounting sleeve surroundably mounted to a user's forearm wherein the external surface of the moutning sleeve has secured thereto a plurality of storage compartments configured to receive and retain ammunition in various forms.

[0010] An additional object of the present invention is to provide an ammunition carrying apparatus having a tubular mounting sleeve that includes at least one storage compartment configured to receive and retain a magazine clip.

[0011] Yet another object of the present invention is to provide an ammunition carrying apparatus that is operable to be surroundably mounted to a user's forearm that further includes at least one mounting band, wherein the mounting band is configured to receive and retain individual rounds of ammunition.

[0012] An alternative object of the present invention is to provide an ammunition carrying apparatus operable to be surroundably mounted to a user's forearm wherein the apparatus further includes at least one mounting strap that is configured to receive and retain a flashlight.

[0013] To the accomplishment of the above and related objects the present invention may be embodied in the form illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Attention is called to the fact that the drawings are illustrative only. Variations are contemplated as being a part of the present invention, limited only by the scope of the claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] A more complete understanding of the present invention may be had by reference to the following Detailed Description and appended claims when taken in conjunction with the accompanying Drawings wherein:

[0015] FIG. 1 is first side view of the preferred embodiment of the present invention; and

[0016] FIG. 2 is a second side view of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] Referring now to the drawings submitted herewith, wherein various elements depicted therein are not necessarily drawn to scale and wherein through the views and figures like elements are referenced with identical reference numerals, there is illustrated an ammunition carrying apparatus 100 constructed according to the principles of the present invention.

[0018] An embodiment of the present invention is discussed herein with reference to the figures submitted herewith. Those skilled in the art will understand that the detailed description herein with respect to these figures is for explanatory purposes and that it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that alternative embodiments are plausible. By way of example but not by way of limitation, those having skill in the art in light of the present teachings of the present invention will recognize a plurality of alternate and suitable approaches dependent upon the needs of the particular application to implement the functionality of any given detail described herein, beyond that of the particular implementation choices in the embodiment described herein. Various modifications and embodiments are within the scope of the present invention.

[0019] It is to be further understood that the present invention is not limited to the particular methodology, materials, uses and applications described herein, as these may vary. Furthermore, it is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is used for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. It must be noted that as used herein and in the claims, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" include the plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, a reference to "an element" is a reference to one or more elements and includes equivalents thereof known to those skilled in the art. All conjunctions used are to be understood in the most inclusive sense possible. Thus, the word "or" should be understood as having the definition of a logical "or" rather than that of a logical "exclusive or" unless the context clearly necessitates otherwise. Structures described herein are to be understood also to refer to functional equivalents of such structures. Language that may be construed to express approximation should be so understood unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0020] References to "one embodiment", "an embodiment", "exemplary embodiments", and the like may indicate that the embodiment(s) of the invention so described may include a particular feature, structure or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes the particular feature, structure or characteristic.

[0021] Referring in particular to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 herein, the ammunition carrying apparatus 100 comprises a body 10 that is operable to surroundably mount a forearm of a user. The body 10 includes first end 11 and second end 12 having a hollow passage 14 therebetween that is of suitable diameter so as to receive therethrough a human forearm. Proximate first end 11 is first opening 16 and proximate second end 12 is second opening 17. The body 10 is manufactured from a suitable durable material such as but not limited to nylon or lycra and is operable to bias against an exemplary human forearm 99. The body 10 is constructed so as to receive an exemplary human forearm 99 wherein the exemplary human forearm 99 is journaled through the first opening 16 extended through the hollow passage 14 and outward from the second opening 17. Ensuing the journaling of the exemplary human forearm through the hollow passage 14 the body 10 is constructed so as to be biased thereagainst in order to restrict movement of the ammunition carrying apparatus 100 in relation to the exemplary human forearm 99. Those skilled in the art will recognize that the body 10 could be constructed from various different materials in order to achieve the desired objective as described herein. While the body 10 has been described and illustrated herein in its preferred embodiment wherein the body 10 is tubular in manner and operable to surroundably mount an exemplary human forearm 99, it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the body 10 could be constructed in segments as opposed to a single tubular body 10 wherein the segment have a void therebetween. Additionally, it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the segments of the aforementioned alternative embodiment of a body constructed in segments could be separable such as but not limited to with hook and loop fasteners so as to facilitate the fastening to an exemplary human forearm 99.

[0022] As shown in FIG. 1 herein, the first side 30 of the body 10 has formed thereon a bullet keeper 40 and a light keeper 50. The bullet keeper 40 is manufactured from a suitable stretchable material such as but not limited to nylon or lycra. The bullet keeper 40 is linear in shape and includes a plurality of bullet receptacles 42. The bullet keeper 40 is divided into a plurality of bullet receptacles with dividers 45. Dividers 45 are located along the bullet keeper 40 in equal increments and function to divide the bullet keeper into a plurality of bullet receptacles 42. The dividers 45 are manufactured utilizing suitable durable techniques such as but not limited to stitching. Those skilled in the art will recognize that the dividers 45 could be manufactured utilizing numerous techniques and or materials. Furthermore, it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the bullet keeper 40 could be constructed so as to hold an individual exemplary bullets 98 and further include a multiplicity thereof placed in various positions on the surface 9 of the body 10. The bullet receptacles 42 include first end 43 and second end 44 having openings 47 and a hollow passage therebetween(not particularly illustrated herein) that are operable to receive an exemplary bullet 98 therein and subsequently be biased thereagainst.

[0023] Still referring in particular to FIG. 1, superposed the surface 9 of the body 10 is light keeper 50. Light keeper 50 is manufactured from a suitable stretchable material such as but not limited to nylon or lycra and is operable to releasably secure a flashlight 97 or similar object therein. Light keeper 50 includes first end 51 and second end 52 having a hollow passage therebetween(not particularly illustrated herein) that functions to retain flashlight 97 in a desired position wherein the flashlight 97 can be easily accessed and or be maintained in position for user thereof during operation of a firearm. While only one light keeper 50 is illustrated herein, it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that more than one light keeper 50 could be secured to the surface 9 of the body 10.

[0024] Referring in particular to FIG. 2 herein, there is illustrated therein the second side 70 of the body 10. Secured to the surface 71 of the second side are magazine clip holders 80. The magazine clip holders 80 are manufactured from a suitable durable material such as but not limited to nylon and function to provide the securing of at least one exemplary ammunition magazine clip 96. The magazine clip holders 80 are secured to the second side 70 utilizing suitable durable techniques such as but not limited to chemical adhesives or stitching. The magazine clip holders 80 include body 85 having a first end 86 and a second end 87 and further including an interior volume 88 operable to receive an retain therein an exemplary ammunition magazine clip 96 for a firearm such as but not limited to a semi-automatic handgun. Foldably secured proximate first end 86 is flap 90. Flap 90 is operable to cover first end 86 subsequent an exemplary ammunition magazine clip 96 being inserted into the magazine clip holders 80. Flap 90 has a first position and a second position. In its first position, particularly illustrated herein, the flap 90 is operable to substantially cover first end 86. In its second position, flap 90 is moved such that the first portion 105 of fastener 110 is superposed second portion 115. Fastener 110 includes first portion 105 and second portion 115 that are secured utilizing suitable durable techniques such as but not limited to chemical adhesives or stitching. The second portion 115 is rectangular in shape and extends substantially the width of the second side 70 so as to receive thereon the first portions 105. It is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the second portion 115 could be manufactured in various sizes and shapes in order to achieve the functionality as described herein. The fastener 110 is manufactured from a suitable material and/or substance that is operable to facilitate the securing and movement thereof in its first and second positions. While no particular material and/or substance is required for the fastener 110, good results have been achieved utilizing hook and loop fasteners or magnets to manufacture the fastener 110.

[0025] Referring to the Figures herein, a description of the operation of the ammunition carrying apparatus 100 is as follows. In use, a user will journal an exemplary forearm 99 through the body 10 wherein end 7 is proximate the wrist area and end 6 is near the elbow of the user. The bullet keeper 40 is filled with exemplary bullets 98 wherein at least a portion of the bullet receptacles 98 are filled with exemplary bullets 98. A flashlight 97 may be secured within light keeper 50 if desired. The magazine clip holders 80 are loaded by manipulating flap 90 as described herein so as to provide access thereto.

[0026] In the preceding detailed description, reference has been made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which are shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments, and certain variants thereof, have been described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention. It is to be understood that other suitable embodiments may be utilized and that logical changes may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. The description may omit certain information known to those skilled in the art. The preceding detailed description is, therefore, not intended to be limited to the specific forms set forth herein, but on the contrary, it is intended to cover such alternatives, modifications, and equivalents, as can be reasonably included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. An ammunition carrying apparatus configured to be secured to a forearm comprising: a body, said body having a first end and a second end, said body having a passage intermediate said first end and said second end, said passage being of suitable size to receive a human forearm therein, said body operable to bias against the human forearm subsequent being journaled through said passage, said body having an exterior surface having first side and a second side; a bullet keeper, said bullet keeper being secured to said first side of said body, said bullet keeper being rectangular in shape, said bullet keeper operable receive and retain a plurality of bullets; and wherein said first end of said body is proximate a wrist area of the human forearm and said second end of said body is proximate an elbow of the human forearm.

2. The ammunition carrying apparatus as recited in claim 1, and further including at least one gun magazine holder, said gun magazine holder being secured to said second side of said body, said gun magazine holder having an interior volume operable to receive and retain at least one conventional gun magazine.

3. The ammunition carrying apparatus as recited in claim 2, and further including a light keeper, said light keeper being secured to said first side of said body, said light keeper being manufactured from an elastic material, said light keeper configured to receive and retain a conventional flashlight.

4. The ammunition carrying apparatus as recited in claim 3, wherein said at least one gun magazine holder includes a flap member, said flap member operable to secure a conventional gun magazine within the interior volume of the at least one gun magazine holder.

5. The ammunition carrying apparatus as recited in claim 4, and further including a fastener, said fastener having a first portion and a second portion, sais first portion of said fastener being secured to said flap member.

6. The ammunition carrying apparatus as recited in claim 5, wherein said second portion of said fastener is secured to said second side of said body adjacent to said at least one gun magazine holder, said second fastener operable to retain said flap member in an open position so as to facilitate access to the interior volume of said at least one gun magazine holder.

7. The ammunition carrying apparatus as recited in claim 6, wherein said body is manufactured from an elastic material.

8. An ammunition carrying apparatus that is operable to provide quick access to a user of a firearm wherein the ammunition carrying apparatus is surroundably mounted to a forearm of a user comprising: a body, said body being tubular in shape, said body having an exterior surface, said body having a first side and a second side, said body having a first end and a second end, said body having a hollow passage therethrough, said body having an opening proximate said first end and said second end, said hollow passage being of sufficient diameter so as to receive the forearm therethrough, said body being manufactured from an elastic material, said body operable to bias against the forearm subsequent the forearm being journaled through said hollow passage; at least one bullet keeper, said at least one bullet keeper being rectangular in shape, said at least one bullet keeper being secured to the exterior surface of said first side of said body, said at least one bullet keeper including a plurality of receptacles, said plurality of receptacles operable to receive and retain a single conventional bullet; and a light keeper, said light keeper being secured to said exterior surface of said first side of said body, said light keeper having a first end and a second end with a hollow passage extending therebetween, said light keeper operable to releasably secure a conventional flashlight therein.

9. The ammunition carrying apparatus as recited in claim 8, and further including a gun magazine holder, said gun magazine holder being secured to the second side of said body, said gun magazine holder having at least one wall forming an interior volume with an opening so as to receive a conventional gun magazine therein.

10. The ammunition carrying apparatus as recited in claim 9, wherein said plurality of receptacles of said at least one bullet keeper includes a first end and a second end, said plurality of receptacles having a hollow passage intermediate said first end and said second end wherein the hollow passage is operable to have a conventional bullet journaled therein.

11. The ammunition carrying apparatus as recited in claim 10, and further including a flap member, said flap member secured to said gun magazine holder proximate said opening, said flap member having a first position and a second position.

12. The ammunition carrying apparatus as recited in claim 11, and further including a fastener, said fastener having a first portion and a second portion, said first portion of said fastener and said second portion of said fastener configured to mateably connect.

13. The ammunition carrying apparatus as recited in claim 12, wherein said first portion of said fastener is secured to said flap member.

14. The ammunition carrying apparatus as recited in claim 13, wherein said second portion of said fastener is secured to the second side of said body and is operable to retain said flap member in its second position.

15. An ammunition carrying apparatus that is configured to surroundably mount a human forearm comprising: a body, said body being tubular in shape, said body having an exterior surface, said body having a first side and a second side, said body having a first end and a second end, said body having a hollow passage therethrough, said body having a first opening proximate said first end and a second opening proximate said second end, said hollow passage being of sufficient diameter so as to receive the forearm therethrough, said body being manufactured from an elastic material, said body operable to bias against the forearm subsequent the forearm being journaled through said hollow passage; a bullet keeper, said bullet keeper being rectangular in shape, said bullet keeper being secured to the exterior surface of said first side of said body, said bullet keeper including a plurality of receptacles, said plurality of receptacles having a first end and a second end with a hollow passage extending therebetween, said plurality of receptacles operable to receive and retain a single conventional bullet; a light keeper, said light keeper being secured to said exterior surface of said first side of said body, said light keeper having a first end and a second end with a hollow passage extending therebetween, said light keeper operable to releasably secure a conventional flashlight therein; and a first gun magazine holder, said first gun magazine holder being secured to the second side of said body, said first gun magazine holder having at least one wall forming an interior volume with an opening so as to receive a conventional gun magazine therein.

16. The ammunition carrying apparatus as recited in claim 15, and further including a second gun magazine holder, said second gun magazine holder being secured to the second side of said body, said second gun magazine holder having at least one wall forming an interior volume with an opening so as to receive a conventional gun magazine therein, said second magazine gun holder being adjacent said first gun magazine holder.

17. The ammunition carrying apparatus as recited in claim 16, and further including a first flap member and a second flap member, said first flap member secured to said first gun magazine holder proximate said opening, said first flap member having a first position and a second position, said second flap member secured to said second gun magazine holder proximate said opening, said second flap member having a first position and a second position.

18. The ammunition carrying apparatus as recited in claim 17, and further including a fastener, said fastener having a first portion and a second portion, said first portion of said fastener and said second portion of said fastener configured to mateably connect.

19. The ammunition carrying apparatus as recited in claim 18, wherein said first portion of said fastener is secured to said first flap member and said second flap member.

20. The ammunition carrying apparatus as recited in claim 19, wherein said second portion of said fastener is secured to the second side of said body and is operable to retain said first flap member and said second flap member in their second position.

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