Cocking plate

Abstract

The present invention concerns a cocking plate for holding the base of an article. The cocking plate comprises: a plate having at least one slot and at least one clamping means and a receiving cup having means for attaching to the at least one recess of the plate. The cocking plate is adapted to be used in conjunction with a belt.

1 . A cocking plate for holding the base of an article, the cocking plate comprising: 
 a plate having a front side, a back side, at least one slot and at least one clamping means; and    a receiving cup connected to the front side of the plate, wherein the receiving cup includes connecting means to connect the cup to the at least one recess of the plate.    
   
   
       2 . A cocking plate according to  claim 1 , wherein the plate has a curvature to conform to the human body.  
   
   
       3 . A cocking plate according to  claim 1 , wherein the plate has a pear shape.  
   
   
       4 . A cocking plate according to  claim 1 , wherein the plate measures between 8-16 inches in height, 3.5-7 inches in width on the top, and 6-10 inches in width on the bottom.  
   
   
       5 . A cocking plate according to  claim 1 , wherein the cup angles away from the plate by approximately a 30 to 45 degree angle.  
   
   
       6 . A cocking plate according to  claim 1 , wherein the plate further includes at least one stopper located at least in one of upper ends or sides of each slot.  
   
   
       7 . A cocking plate according to  claim 1 , wherein the cup further comprises a locking device to lock the end of the article.  
   
   
       8 . A cocking plate according to  claim 1 , wherein the lower end of the plate includes a flair-up design.  
   
   
       9 . A cocking plate according to  claim 1 , wherein the plate is made of injection plastic.  
   
   
       10 . A cocking plate according to  claim 1 , wherein the plate has rounded lower corners and edges to accommodate an user.  
   
   
       11 . A cocking plate according to  claim 1 , wherein the receiving cup comprises an anti-skip insert.  
   
   
       12 . A cocking plate according to  claim 1 , wherein the cocking plate is adapted to be used in conjunction with a belt.  
   
   
       13 . A cocking plate for holding the base of an article, the cocking plate comprising: 
 a plate having a front side, a back side, at least one slot and at least one clamping means; and    a receiving cup connected to the front side of the plate, wherein the receiving cup includes connecting means to connect the cup to the at least one recess of the plate;    a locking plate located to the back of the plate, wherein the locking plate includes locking tabs, wherein the locking tabs are inserted into a gap on the at least one slot left behind by the connecting means, wherein the locking plate locks the connecting means in place.