ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 19 -- United States Patent no. 12,253,330, issued on March 18.
"Fitted rifle sling with quick release apparatus and method of use" was invented by William Scott Hines (Keizer, Ore.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The present invention is a fitted rifle sling with quick release apparatus and method of use wherein this rifle sling can be snuggly fitted to the sides of a rifle for stowage of the sling during use of the rifle and quickly released for use as a sling over the shoulder or for attachment to a webbing or body gear wearing system. The present invention offers a rifle sling wherein all of the components and elements can be complaint with military specifications and...