ATV holding device

Abstract

A holding device and includes an attachment base, configured to be attached to a support structure, and a generally U-shaped holding member coupled to the attachment base. The U-shaped holding member can have two upright arms which collectively define a containment area therebetween to receive and hold an elongate object. A plurality of resilient gripping teeth are also provided which project from at least one of the upright arms into the containment area. Each of the plurality of resilient teeth has an upper surface area facing generally upwardly and a lower surface area facing generally downwardly, with the upper surface area being greater than the lower surface area. The gripping teeth are configured to at least partially deflect upon insertion of the elongate object into the holding member to releasably secure the elongate object within the containment area.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A holding device, comprising: 
 an attachment base, configured to be attached to a support structure;    a generally U-shaped holding member, coupled to the attachment base, the U-shaped holding member having two upright arms defining a containment area therebetween configured to receive and hold an elongate object; and    a plurality of resilient gripping teeth, projecting from at least one of the upright arms into the containment area;    each of the plurality of resilient teeth having an upper surface area facing generally upwardly and a lower surface area facing generally downwardly, the upper surface area being greater than the lower surface area;    the gripping teeth being configured to at least partially deflect upon insertion of the elongate object into the holding member to releasably secure the elongate object within the containment area.    
     
     
         2 . The holding device of  claim 1 , wherein the gripping teeth each include a length extending from the upright arm to a tip, and a base width extending laterally along an attachment location of each of the gripping teeth to the upright arm, the length and the base width being substantially equal.  
     
     
         3 . The holding device of  claim 2 , wherein the gripping teeth each further include a base height, and wherein the base height is about half of the length.  
     
     
         4 . The holding device of  claim 1 , wherein the gripping teeth each include a substantially three-dimensional pyramidal shape and wherein one edge of the pyramidal shape faces generally upwardly and comprises an angled, upper contact ridge configured to contact and receive the elongate object.  
     
     
         5 . The holding device of  claim 1 , wherein the gripping teeth each include a cross-section with a substantially right-triangular shape.  
     
     
         6 . The holding device of  claim 1 , wherein the gripping teeth each include a cross-section with a substantially angular shape.  
     
     
         7 . The holding device of  claim 1 , wherein the attachment base includes a threaded mounting stem, fixedly connected to the holding member and configured to be pivotally connected to the support structure, configured such that the holding member may be pivoted about a long axis of the mounting stem to selectively; 
 (i) adjust the height of the holding member relative to the support structure; and    (ii) more securely grip elongate objects in the holding member; and further comprising: 
 a locking nut, configured to lock the holding member in position relative to the support structure.  
   
     
     
         8 . The holding device of  claim 1 , wherein the attachment base is configured to be attached to an ATV, and wherein the elongate object is selected from the group consisting of: a gun, a bow, a fishing pole, and an elongate tool.  
     
     
         9 . A holding device, comprising: 
 an attachment base, configured to be attached to a support structure;    a generally U-shaped holding member, coupled to the attachment base, the U-shaped holding member having two upright arms defining a containment area therebetween configured to receive and hold an elongate object; and    a plurality of resilient gripping teeth, projecting from at least one of the upright arms into the containment area, each of the plurality of gripping teeth having a base attached to an inside of the upright arm; and    at least three substantially flat sides extending from the base into the containment area along an axis substantially orthogonal to the upright arm, the at least three sides tapering toward one another and terminating in a substantially pointed tip;    the gripping teeth being configured to at least partially deflect upon insertion of the elongate object into the holding member to releasably secure the elongate object within the containment area.    
     
     
         10 . The holding device of  claim 9 , wherein the gripping teeth each include a length extending from the upright arm to a tip, and a base width extending laterally along an attachment location of each of the gripping teeth to the upright arm, the length and the base width being substantially equal.  
     
     
         11 . The holding device of  claim 10 , wherein the gripping teeth each further include a base height, and wherein the base height is about half of the length.  
     
     
         12 . The holding device of  claim 9 , wherein the gripping teeth each include a substantially three-dimensional pyramidal shape and wherein one edge of the pyramidal shape faces generally upwardly and comprises an angled, upper contact ridge configured to contact and receive the elongate object.  
     
     
         13 . The holding device of  claim 9 , wherein the gripping teeth each include a cross-section with a substantially right-triangular shape.  
     
     
         14 . The holding device of  claim 9 , wherein the gripping teeth each include a cross-section with a substantially angular shape.  
     
     
         15 . The holding device of  claim 9 , wherein the attachment base includes a threaded mounting stem, fixedly connected to the holding member and configured to be pivotally connected to the support structure, configured such that the holding member may be pivoted about a long axis of the mounting stem to selectively 
 (i) adjust the height of the holding member relative to the support structure, and    (ii) more securely grip elongate objects in the holding member; and further comprising: 
 a locking nut, configured to lock the holding member in position relative to the support structure.  
   
     
     
         16 . The holding device of  claim 9 , wherein the attachment base is configured to be attached to an ATV, and wherein the elongate object is selected from the group consisting of: a gun, a bow, a fishing pole, and an elongate tool.  
     
     
         17 . A holding device, comprising: 
 an attachment base, configured to be attached to a support structure;    a generally U-shaped holding member, coupled to the attachment base, the U-shaped holding member having two upright arms defining a containment area therebetween configured to receive and hold an elongate object; and    a plurality of resilient gripping teeth, projecting from at least one of the upright arms into the containment area, each of the plurality of gripping teeth extending taperedly from the upright arm and into the containment area;    each of the plurality of gripping teeth including a sloped, upper contact ridge facing generally upwardly and being configured to contact and receive the elongate object;    the gripping teeth being configured to partially deflect upon receiving and being contacted by the elongate object along the angled, upper contact ridge to releasably secure the elongate object within the containment area.    
     
     
         18 . The holding device of  claim 17 , wherein the gripping teeth each include a length extending from the upright arm to a tip, and a base width extending laterally along an attachment location of each of the gripping teeth to the upright arm, the length and the base width being substantially equal.  
     
     
         19 . The holding device of  claim 18 , wherein the gripping teeth each further include a base height, and wherein the base height is about half of the length.  
     
     
         20 . The holding device of  claim 17 , wherein the gripping teeth each include a substantially three-dimensional pyramidal shape and wherein one edge of the pyramidal shape faces generally upwardly and comprises an angled, upper contact ridge configured to contact and receive the elongate object.  
     
     
         21 . The holding device of  claim 17 , wherein the gripping teeth each include a cross-section with a substantially right-triangular shape.  
     
     
         22 . The holding device of  claim 17 , wherein the gripping teeth each include a cross-section with a substantially angular shape.  
     
     
         23 . The holding device of  claim 17 , wherein the attachment base includes a threaded mounting stem, fixedly connected to the holding member and configured to be pivotally connected to the support structure, configured such that the holding member may be pivoted about a long axis of the mounting stem to selectively 
 (i) adjust the height of the holding member relative to the support structure, and    (ii) more securely grip elongate objects in the holding member; and further comprising: 
 a locking nut, configured to lock the holding member in position relative to the support structure.  
   
     
     
         24 . The holding device of  claim 17 , wherein the attachment base is configured to be attached to an ATV, and wherein the elongate object is selected from the group consisting of: a gun, a bow, a fishing pole, and an elongate tool.