Gun forearm support apparatus

Abstract

A gun forearm support apparatus is disclosed having a base, a housing, and a support assembly configured to provide adjustable positioning and stable support of a gun forearm. The base includes an intermediate channel positioned between opposing braces, each brace having a recess for receiving laterally opposing ribs formed on the housing. The housing also includes an intermediate chamber for receiving a mast of the support assembly. One or more apertures may be formed through the housing to align with indexing apertures of the mast, permitting insertion of a pin to secure the mast at a selected height. The support assembly includes a mast and a saddle at its upper end having a centered cradle and opposing detents for seating a cover. The apparatus provides adjustable mast height, lateral stabilization between the housing and the base, and reliable seating of the cover.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A gun forearm support apparatus comprising:
 a base having a top surface defining an obverse side and a bottom surface defining a reverse side, the top surface comprising an intermediate channel disposed between opposing braces, each brace configured to receive one of more ribs of a housing;
 the housing coupled to the base via the intermediate channel, the housing including laterally opposed ribs received by the respective braces of the base, and the housing configured to receive a support; and 
 the support coupled with the housing, the support comprising a mast and a saddle, the saddle having opposing detents configured to seat a cover having a gripping material and contour features aligned with the saddle. 
   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein each brace comprises a recess formed therein. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the housing comprises a plurality of chambers. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 3 , wherein the plurality of chambers comprises at least one chamber that receives the mast of the support. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein the housing further comprises an aperture formed through the housing. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the support includes a plurality of indexing apertures formed through the mast. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein the plurality of indexing apertures are disposed as a single vertically aligned column. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the plurality of indexing apertures of the mast are vertically adjustable to align one of the plurality of indexing apertures with the aperture of the housing. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein a pin is insertable into and removable from the aperture of the housing and one of the plurality of indexing apertures aligned therewith. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the saddle includes a centered cradle positioned between the opposing detents. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the seated cover comprises a tactile material to provide grip. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein the cover includes contour features aligned with corresponding contours of the saddle. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the bottom surface is a removable weight. 
     
     
         14 . A gun forearm support apparatus comprising:
 a base including a top surface having an intermediate channel disposed between opposing braces, the intermediate channel being configured to receive one or more ribs of a housing;   a bottom surface positioned opposite the top surface, the top surface defining an obverse side of the base and the bottom surface defining a reverse side of the base;   the housing including a body having laterally opposed ribs that respectively engage the intermediate channel of the base, the body including a central chamber disposed between lateral chambers and configured to receive a mast of a support; and   the support comprising a saddle superjacent to the mast, the saddle disposed between opposing detents configured to seat a cover having tactile material and contour features corresponding to the contours of the saddle.   
     
     
         15 . The apparatus of  claim 14 , wherein each of the braces comprises a recess for receiving a corresponding rib of the housing. 
     
     
         16 . The apparatus of  claim 14 , wherein the housing further comprises a first aperture and a second aperture spaced apart along the body of the housing. 
     
     
         17 . The apparatus of  claim 16 , wherein the central chamber of the housing receives the mast of the support. 
     
     
         18 . The apparatus of  claim 14 , wherein the laterally opposed ribs are biased outwardly to maintain frictional engagement with each of the intermediate recesses of each brace. 
     
     
         19 . The apparatus of  claim 14 , wherein the mast includes a plurality of indexing apertures formed therethrough. 
     
     
         20 . The apparatus of  claim 19 , wherein the plurality of indexing apertures are disposed as a single vertically aligned column. 
     
     
         21 . The apparatus of  claim 20 , wherein the plurality of indexing apertures of the mast are vertically adjustable to align one of the plurality of indexing apertures with the aperture of the housing. 
     
     
         22 . The apparatus of  claim 21 , wherein a pin is insertable into and removable from the aperture of the housing and one of the plurality of indexing apertures aligned therewith. 
     
     
         23 . The apparatus of  claim 14 , wherein the saddle further includes a centered cradle positioned between the opposed detents. 
     
     
         24 . The apparatus of  claim 23 , wherein the seated cover comprises a resilient material forming the tactile material. 
     
     
         25 . The apparatus of  claim 14 , wherein the bottom surface is a removable weight. 
     
     
         26 . A gun forearm support apparatus comprising:
 a base having:
 a top surface and a bottom surface, the top surface and bottom surface in mutual opposition, the top surface defines an obverse side and the bottom surface defines a reverse side, the top surface having an intermediate channel disposed between a first brace on one side and a second brace on an opposing side, 
 the first brace having a first recess and the second brace having a second recess, wherein each recess is configured to receive a plurality of ribs disposed on the housing so that the ribs engage with the respective recesses of the first brace and the second brace; 
   a housing having:
 a housing body comprising a plurality of chambers, wherein the plurality of chambers comprises an intermediate chamber disposed between opposing lateral chambers, the housing body removably secured into the intermediate channel of the base, 
 a first aperture formed through the housing body and a second aperture formed through the housing body, each of the first aperture and the second aperture configured to receive a pin body therethrough, 
 a plurality of ribs formed on laterally opposed margins of the housing body and engaged with the respective recesses in the opposing braces; and 
   the support having:
 a mast and saddle cooperatively coupled, the mast including a plurality of indexing apertures, wherein the mast telescopes within the intermediate chamber, 
 the saddle including a centered cradle, and opposing detents for seating a cover, 
 the cover comprising a material providing tack and further comprising contours aligned with contours of the saddle. 
   
     
     
         27 . The apparatus of  claim 26 , wherein the first aperture and the second aperture are each formed through the housing body and positioned to permit selective engagement with the mast. 
     
     
         28 . The apparatus of  claim 26 , wherein the plurality of indexing apertures are disposed as a single vertically aligned column. 
     
     
         29 . The apparatus of  claim 28 , wherein the mast is vertically adjustable within the intermediate chamber to align one of the plurality of indexing apertures with at least one of the first aperture or the second aperture of the housing body. 
     
     
         30 . The apparatus of  claim 29 , wherein a pin is insertable into and removable from one of the apertures of the housing body and one of the plurality of indexing apertures aligned therewith. 
     
     
         31 . The apparatus of  claim 26 , wherein the saddle includes the centered cradle positioned between the opposing detents. 
     
     
         32 . The apparatus of  claim 26 , wherein the bottom surface is a removable weight.