Firearm Assessory Case and Method of Use
Patent Number: US 10935346 Grant Date: 2021-03-02 Filing Date: 2019-01-29
Overview
Filed on January 29, 2019 and granted on March 2, 2021, this patent — prosecuted for inventors based in Amarillo, TX and the applicant in Amarillo, TX — protects a practical thermal-retention system designed to preserve scope electronics and batteries in cold conditions. The claimed design uses a wrap-around sleeve with an integrated pocket sized for a disposable hand warmer or, in alternative embodiments, an internal battery and heater coils. Strategically placed apertures preserve access to windage/elevation dials while hook-and-loop closures and elastic straps secure the assembly in partially or fully attached configurations. A detachable DVR case and interfaces for a small video recorder demonstrate careful claim drafting to cover both low‑tech and powered variants.
The prosecution reflects disciplined claim structure that captures modularity (pocket, upper/lower wrap portions, edge apertures), multiple attachment states, and alignment with scope battery compartments — protecting functional benefits such as extended battery life for night‑vision and recording systems. The filing balances simple, user-ready solutions with embodiments incorporating active heating and DVR retention, showing technical depth and commercial foresight.
Key Features
- Wrap-around scope sleeve with pocket for hand warmer
- Dial apertures to maintain scope control access
- Hook-and-loop and strap attachments for secure fit
- Optional integrated batteries and heater coils
- Detachable DVR case for video equipment
This invention addresses a persistent cold‑weather reliability problem for optical electronics and is broadly relevant to optics manufacturers, hunting accessories, and tactical equipment providers.
Invention Details
Abstract: A firearm heater system for warming a scope of a firearm. The firearm heater system comprising an upper portion, a lower portion, a pocket portion and an edge portion. The upper portion is attached to the pocket portion. The lower portion is attached to the pocket portion. The edge portion is attached to the pocket portion. The edge portion comprise one or more dial apertures. The one or more dial apertures configured to allow access to portions of the scope. The pocket portion comprise a pocket. The pocket is configured to receive a portion of a hand warmer. The firearm heater system configured to wrap around a portion of the scope and hold a portion of the hand warmer against the scope.
Summary of the Invention: A firearm heater system for warming a scope of a firearm. Said firearm heater system comprising an upper portion, a lower portion, a pocket portion and an edge portion. Said upper portion is attached to said pocket portion. Said lower portion is attached to said pocket portion. Said edge portion is attached to said pocket portion. Said edge portion comprise one or more dial apertures. Said one or more dial apertures configured to allow access to portions of said scope. Said pocket portion comprise a pocket. Said pocket is configured to receive a portion of a hand warmer. Said firearm heater system configured to wrap around a portion of said scope and hold a portion of said hand warmer against said scope.
Said firearm heater system for warming said scope of said firearm. Said firearm heater system comprising said pocket, a scope wrap portions and said pocket portion. A portion of said scope wrap portions is configured to selectively wrap around a portion of said scope. A portion of said pocket is configured to selectively hold said hand warmer. Said firearm heater system comprises a detached configuration and a fully attached configuration. Said pocket and said hand warmer are configured to align with a battery compartment of said scope.
Said firearm heater system for retaining heat against a portion of said battery compartment of said scope is disclosed. Comprising said firearm heater system comprising said pocket, said scope wrap portions, said pocket portion, one or more batteries and a heater coils. A portion of said scope wrap portions is configured to selectively wrap around a portion of said scope. A portion of said pocket is configured to selectively hold said hand warmer. Said firearm heater system comprises said detached configuration and said fully attached configuration. Said pocket and said hand warmer are configured to align with said battery compartment of said scope.
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