Magnetic Device for Holding a Firearm

Abstract

A device that can hold a firearm can be used to prevent the firearm from being damaged, make the firearm aesthetically appealing, absorb the heat generated during use of the firearm, and reduce kick-back generated by the firearm. The device can include an inner portion, an outer portion, and magnets between the inner portion and the outer portion. The outer portion of the device can be made of a friction resistant material, which enhances durability to endure contact with items such as a gun rack or a stabilizing object. The inner portion of the device can be made of a soft material that can be used to cushion the firearm, and optionally clean the firearm. Related methods and products are also described.

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         21 . An apparatus comprising:
 an outer layer;   an inner layer; and   at least two magnets between the outer layer and the inner layer, the at least two magnets configured to hold the outer layer and the inner layer in place on a barrel of a firearm.   
     
     
         22 . The apparatus of  claim 21 , further comprising a padding layer between the outer layer and the inner layer. 
     
     
         23 . The apparatus of  claim 21 , wherein the outer layer is configured to resist friction. 
     
     
         24 . The apparatus of  claim 21 , wherein the inner layer and the outer layer in their entireties are configured to be in front of a trigger of the firearm in a direction along a length of the firearm. 
     
     
         25 . The apparatus of  claim 21 , wherein the outer layer and the at least two magnets configured to be located at a single location on the firearm regardless of whether the firearm is being used for firing. 
     
     
         26 . The apparatus of  claim 21 , wherein the inner layer is made of one or more of: cloth, felt, padding, plush material, synthetic material, artificial fur, animal fur, sheepskin, and silk. 
     
     
         27 . The apparatus of  claim 21 , wherein the inner layer is configured to be used to clean at least one of debris, gunpowder, and dirt on the barrel of the firearm. 
     
     
         28 . The apparatus of  claim 21 , further comprising a centerline, the centerline being aligned with the barrel of the firearm when the firearm is in use and with at least one magnet on each side centerline of the apparatus. 
     
     
         29 . The apparatus of  claim 21 , wherein the at least two magnets are made of a same material and have a same shape. 
     
     
         30 . The apparatus of  claim 21 , wherein a shape of each of the outer layer and the inner layer is one of elliptical, oval, and circular. 
     
     
         31 . The apparatus of  claim 21 , wherein a diameter of each of the outer layer and the inner layer allows each of the outer layer and the inner layer to cover more than half of the barrel of the firearm. 
     
     
         32 . The apparatus of  claim 31 , wherein the diameter is 6 inches or more than 6 inches. 
     
     
         33 . The apparatus of  claim 31 , wherein the diameter is 6.75 inches or more than 6.75 inches. 
     
     
         34 . An apparatus comprising:
 an outer portion made of one or more of: leather, polyurethane, imitation leather, regenerated leather, bonded leather, canvas, coated canvas, suede, heavy cloth, reptile skin, and sheepskin, the outer portion having one of elliptical, oval, and circular shapes;   an inner portion made of one or more of: cloth, felt, padding, plush material, synthetic material, artificial fur, animal fur, sheepskin, and silk, the inner portion having one of elliptical, oval, and circular shapes, a diameter of each of the outer portion and the inner portion allowing each of the outer portion and the inner portion to cover more than half of the barrel of the firearm, the diameter being between 6 inches and 10 inches;   at least two magnets between the outer portion and the inner portion, the at least two magnets configured to hold the outer portion and the inner portion in place on a barrel of a firearm when the firearm is being used for firing, the inner portion and the outer portion in their entireties being in front of a trigger of the firearm in a direction along a length of the firearm; and   a centerline, the centerline being aligned with the barrel of the firearm when the firearm is in use and with at least one magnet on each side of the centerline.   
     
     
         35 . The apparatus of  claim 34 , wherein the at least two magnets are made of a same material and have a same shape. 
     
     
         36 . The apparatus of  claim 34 , wherein the apparatus further comprises a padding layer between the outer portion and the inner portion 
     
     
         37 . A method comprising:
 applying an apparatus to a barrel of a firearm, the apparatus comprising:
 an outer portion; 
 an inner portion; and 
 at least two magnets between the outer portion and the inner portion, the at least two magnets configured to hold the outer portion and the inner portion in place on the barrel of the firearm; and 
   placing the firearm with the applied apparatus on a support object.   
     
     
         38 . The method of  claim 37 , wherein the firearm is placed on the support object by overlaying the applied apparatus on the support object. 
     
     
         39 . The method of  claim 37 , wherein the applied apparatus minimizes transfer of vibration, force, and heat generated when the firearm is discharged to a user discharging the firearm. 
     
     
         40 . The method of  claim 37 , wherein the apparatus further comprises a padding layer between the outer portion and the inner portion.