Sep 8, 2026

US12729931 - Composite firearm case

A protective carrying case for a firearm is disclosed, wherein the protective carrying case includes a top component, a bottom component, and semi-hexagonal ends, wherein the top component and the bottom component are constructed from carbon fiber. The protective carrying case additionally includes a retaining element with vacuum split functionality to retain elements within the case.

Assignee: GSTC LLC
Inventors: Gideon P. Searle, Theodore Bobrick Root, Jr.
Filing date: 2024-12-30

firearmcaseprotectivepacking

The patent describes a protective carrying case for firearms made from carbon fiber, featuring a vacuum split retaining element to secure items inside. Additionally, it includes a flexible bag with compartments that can create and retain an impression of the object placed within, enhancing protection during transport.

Claim 1

1 . An article for packing an object, comprising: a flexible bag, including an air valve and a second air valve; wherein the flexible bag comprises at least two compartments; wherein a first compartment and a second compartment of the at least two compartments share a common substantially flat surface; wherein the first compartment includes a sealed interior chamber containing packaging material; wherein the air valve is operable to release air from within the first compartment; wherein the release of the air from within the first compartment causes the packaging material to be displaced and compact around an object placed on a surface of the first compartment; wherein the compaction of the packaging material around the object causes an impression in the shape of the object to form on the surface of the first compartment; wherein the flexible bag retains the impression of the object after the object is removed; and wherein the second compartment includes the second air valve. a flexible bag, including an air valve and a second air valve; wherein the flexible bag comprises at least two compartments; wherein a first compartment and a second compartment of the at least two compartments share a common substantially flat surface; wherein the first compartment includes a sealed interior chamber containing packaging material; wherein the air valve is operable to release air from within the first compartment; wherein the release of the air from within the first compartment causes the packaging material to be displaced and compact around an object placed on a surface of the first compartment; wherein the compaction of the packaging material around the object causes an impression in the shape of the object to form on the surface of the first compartment; wherein the flexible bag retains the impression of the object after the object is removed; and wherein the second compartment includes the second air valve.

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