Flexible Protective Case for Firearms and Other Items

Abstract

A protective cover for firearms is provided, the cover comprising a body formed from an injection molded elastomer material, such as a liquid silicone rubber (LSR), having a pair of flexible sides that are adapted to surround a selected firearm, the body having an integrated handle molded within the sides, and a water-proof zipper operatively connected between the sides and adapted to enable opening and closure of the protective cover. The sides include reinforced edges having a material thickness greater than the remainder of the cover. Preferably, the cover includes a butt end, an elongated barrel end, and an integral intermediate region, and further includes at least two strap clearance regions formed in the body adjacent the intermediate region for allowing access to and use of a firearm shoulder strap when the cover is installed.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A protective cover for objects, the cover comprising:
 a body formed from an injection molded elastomer material, having a pair of flexible sides that are adapted to surround an object, the body having an integrated handle molded within the sides, and a water-resistant zipper operatively connected between the sides and adapted to enable opening and closure of the protective cover; wherein the sides include reinforced edges having a material thickness greater than the remainder of the cover.   
     
     
         2 . The cover of  claim 1 , wherein the elastomer material is a liquid silicone rubber. 
     
     
         3 . A protective cover for firearms, the cover comprising:
 a body formed from an injection molded elastomer material, having a pair of flexible sides that are adapted to surround a selected firearm, the body having an integrated handle molded within the sides, and a water-proof zipper operatively connected between the sides and adapted to enable opening and closure of the protective cover; wherein the sides include reinforced edges having a material thickness greater than the remainder of the cover;   wherein the cover includes a butt end, an elongated barrel end, and an integral intermediate region; and   at least two strap clearance regions formed in the body adjacent the intermediate region for allowing access to and use of a firearm shoulder strap when the cover is installed.   
     
     
         4 . The cover of  claim 3 , wherein the elastomer material is a liquid silicone rubber. 
     
     
         5 . The cover of  claim 3 , wherein the butt end terminates in a reinforced edge. 
     
     
         6 . The cover of  claim 3 , wherein the body has no reinforcing frame. 
     
     
         7 . The cover of  claim 3 , wherein the body includes a camouflage pattern.