Sep 22, 2026

US12742612 - Composite case having retaining bag including bead refill mechanism

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: 2025-04-24

firearmcasepackaging

The patent describes a protective carrying case for firearms that features a carbon fiber construction and a flexible bag with a bead refill mechanism for compacting packaging materials around the firearm. This design includes a vacuum split functionality and an iris mechanism for managing the bead refill opening, enhancing the case’s ability to securely hold the firearm.

Claim 1

1 . An article for packing an object, comprising: a flexible bag, including an air intake valve; wherein the flexible bag includes a sealed interior chamber containing a plurality of packaging materials; wherein the flexible bag includes at least one bead refill opening, wherein the at least one bead refill opening extends through an exterior surface of the flexible bag; wherein the flexible bag is operable to be connected to a pump, wherein operation of the pump causes air to flow out of the flexible bag and causes the plurality of packaging materials to compact; wherein the compactification of the plurality of packaging materials via operation of the pump causes the plurality of packaging materials to be displaced and condense around an object placed on top of the flexible bag; and wherein the at least one bead refill opening includes an iris mechanism, and wherein the iris mechanism is able to close or open the at least one bead refill opening. a flexible bag, including an air intake valve; wherein the flexible bag includes a sealed interior chamber containing a plurality of packaging materials; wherein the flexible bag includes at least one bead refill opening, wherein the at least one bead refill opening extends through an exterior surface of the flexible bag; wherein the flexible bag is operable to be connected to a pump, wherein operation of the pump causes air to flow out of the flexible bag and causes the plurality of packaging materials to compact; wherein the compactification of the plurality of packaging materials via operation of the pump causes the plurality of packaging materials to be displaced and condense around an object placed on top of the flexible bag; and wherein the at least one bead refill opening includes an iris mechanism, and wherein the iris mechanism is able to close or open the at least one bead refill opening.

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