Nov 3, 2026

US12782088 - Firearm case with passive air regulation

A locking case comprising a base and a lid, where the base and/or the lid comprises a double wall design including a first wall, a second wall, and a channel formed between the first and the second wall; a gasket positioned within the channel; at least one pressure equalization element integrated into the case; a latch comprising a first end and a second end, and a first one or more protrusions positioned between the first end and the second end, the second end comprising a second protrusion configured for removably engaging with a third protrusion of the base, where the first end is rotatably coupled to the lid; and where, closure of the latch is configured to cause the first one or more protrusions of the latch to interface with one or more of the base and the lid to compress the gasket between the base and the lid.

Assignee: Magpul Industries Corp.
Inventors: Timothy Eric Roberts, Tyler Heighes
Filing date: 2024-10-07

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The patent describes a locking firearm case featuring a double wall design with a pressure equalization element and a gasket that compresses upon closure of a latch. This design aims to enhance the sealing and protection of the contents within the case.

Claim 1

1 . A locking case comprising: a base and a lid, wherein at least one of the base and the lid comprises a double wall design, the double wall design including a first wall, a second wall, and a channel formed between the first and the second wall; a gasket positioned within the channel; at least one passive pressure equalization element integrated into the case; a latch comprising a first end and a second end, and a first one or more protrusions positioned between the first end and the second end, the second end comprising a second protrusion configured for removably engaging with a third protrusion of the base, wherein the first end is rotatably coupled to the lid; and wherein, closure of the latch is configured to cause the first one or more protrusions of the latch to interface with a respective one or more protrusions of the base, and closure of the latch is configured to cause the lid to compress the gasket between the base and the lid. a base and a lid, wherein at least one of the base and the lid comprises a double wall design, the double wall design including a first wall, a second wall, and a channel formed between the first and the second wall; a gasket positioned within the channel; at least one passive pressure equalization element integrated into the case; a latch comprising a first end and a second end, and a first one or more protrusions positioned between the first end and the second end, the second end comprising a second protrusion configured for removably engaging with a third protrusion of the base, wherein the first end is rotatably coupled to the lid; and wherein, closure of the latch is configured to cause the first one or more protrusions of the latch to interface with a respective one or more protrusions of the base, and closure of the latch is configured to cause the lid to compress the gasket between the base and the lid. wherein the first end is rotatably coupled to the lid; and wherein, closure of the latch is configured to cause the first one or more protrusions of the latch to interface with a respective one or more protrusions of the base, and closure of the latch is configured to cause the lid to compress the gasket between the base and the lid.

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