Weapon protection enclosure

Abstract

A weapon protection enclosure device protects a weapon from adverse conditions, including water, dust, dirt and sand. The weapon protection device features a material that is tough and durable, impervious to water, airtight and lightweight. The weapon protection device is compact when not in use and requires very little storage space. The weapon protection device allows a user to fire the weapon with either hand while the weapon is inside the protection device thereby allowing the weapon to be used on short notice. A clear window is provided in the device in line with the standard projection sight (such as a laser sight) on the weapon so that the sight can be used even if the weapon is in the weapon protection device. One or more waterproof opening closures are provided. An oral air inflation tube allows for the buoyancy of the weapon protection device to be adjusted.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A weapon protection enclosure device, comprising:
 an enclosure comprising a pliable, waterproof and abrasion-resistant material and having a first side, a second side, a first end and a second end, said enclosure configured for containing a weapon entirely within an interior cavity of said enclosure;   said first side and said second side of said enclosure coupled to one another proximate an edge region, said coupled first and second sides including an edge region proximate said first end of said enclosure wherein said edge region is not coupled together, said first end region configured for forming an opening into said enclosure, said opening configured to be the only opening into said enclosure and wherein said opening is provided with a waterproof closure device, said waterproof closure device cooperating with said waterproof enclosure material for forming a waterproof, air tight weapon protection enclosure device;   an air valve disposed on one of said first and second sides, said air valve including a first end configured for receiving and expelling air and a second end attached to said one of said first and second sides and in fluid communication with an interior region of said waterproof, air tight weapon protection enclosure device through said one of said first and second sides, said valve configured for allowing air to be provided into and expelled from said interior region;   an air valve securing device, disposed proximate said air valve, and configured for securing said first end of said air valve proximate said one of said first and second sides on which said air valve is disposed;   said enclosure defining a weapon barrel portion, configured for receiving a weapon barrel, a weapon stock portion, configured for receiving a stock portion of a weapon, and a weapon body portion, configured for receiving a body, handle and trigger portion of said weapon; and   at least one pocket, disposed on at least one of said first and second sides in said weapon body portion of said enclosure, and configured for allowing a user to place their hand into the pocket in order to make contact with said trigger portion of said weapon, said pocket including a top flap portion constructed of said pliable, waterproof and abrasion-resistant material of said enclosure and attached to said at least one of said first and second sides about a partial periphery of said flap leaving a non-adhered periphery portion, said not adhered periphery portion forming an opening under said flap, and said pocket including an interior region disposed under said flap, said interior region constructed of a stretchable fabric like material and configured for allowing a user's hand to stretch said stretchable fabric like material around a weapon portion disposed under or near said interior region, wherein said user can manipulate said trigger portion of said weapon while said user's hand is inside said pocket without accessing said interior cavity of said enclosure.   
     
     
         2 . The weapon protection enclosure device of  claim 1 , wherein said opening is configured to accommodate entry of said weapon and an extended magazine operatively coupled to said weapon, 
     
     
         3 . The weapon protection enclosure device of  claim 1 , wherein said enclosure material is a 420 denier nylon material that is polyethylene coated on at least one side. 
     
     
         4 . The weapon protection enclosure device of  claim 1 , wherein said waterproof closure device includes a dry bag type closure device. 
     
     
         5 . The weapon protection enclosure device of  claim 1 , wherein said waterproof closure device includes an interlocking closure mechanism comprising a pair of closure strips, each closure strip including one of a male and a female member, said male and female members cooperating to interlock together to close the open end of the container and seal the interior from the external environment. 
     
     
         6 . The weapon protection enclosure device of  claim 1 , wherein said waterproof closure device includes both a dry bag type closure device and an interlocking closure mechanism comprising a pair of closure strips, each closure strip including one of a male and a female member, said male and female members cooperating to interlock together to close the open end of the container and seal the interior from the external environment. 
     
     
         7 . The weapon protection enclosure device of  claim 1 , wherein said enclosure device is configured for enclosing a firearm weapon. 
     
     
         8 . The weapon protection enclosure device of  claim 1 , wherein said firearm includes an automatic firearm. 
     
     
         9 . The weapon protection enclosure device of  claim 1 , wherein said barrel portion of said enclosure includes at least one region including a heat resistant material. 
     
     
         10 . The weapon protection enclosure device of  claim 6 , wherein said barrel portion includes said heat resistant material. 
     
     
         11 . The weapon protection enclosure device of  claim 6 , wherein said barrel portion is constructed from said heat resistant material. 
     
     
         12 . The weapon protection enclosure device of  claim 1 , wherein said enclosure includes a plurality of enclosure gathering devices. 
     
     
         13 . The weapon protection enclosure device of  claim 1 , wherein said body portion of said enclosure further includes a projection sight penetrating window, configured for allowing a projected signal from a projected weapon sight to exit said enclosure for use as a projection sight signal. 
     
     
         14 . The weapon protection enclosure device of  claim 13 , wherein said projection sight penetrating window includes a clear window formed by folding a clear piece of heat weldable material, said window including a central portion and heat weldable edges, wherein said projection sight penetrating window is configured so as to allow said projected signal to pass through said central portion of said projection sight penetrating window without having to pass through said heat weldable edges of said projection sight penetrating window. 
     
     
         15 . The weapon protection enclosure device of  claim 1 , further including first and second pockets, said first pocket disposed on said first side of said enclosure in said weapon body portion, and said second pocket disposed on said second side of said enclosure in said weapon body portion. 
     
     
         16 . A weapon protection enclosure device, comprising:
 an enclosure comprising a heat weldable, pliable, waterproof and abrasion resistant material, said material including at least a single sided polyethylene coating, said enclosure device having a first side, a second side, a first end and a second end, said enclosure configured for containing a weapon entirely within said enclosure;   said first side and said second side of said enclosure heat welded to one another proximate an edge region, said coupled first and second sides including an edge region proximate said first end of said enclosure wherein said edge region is not coupled together, said first end region configured for forming an opening into said enclosure, said opening being the only opening into said enclosure, said opening provided with a waterproof closure device, wherein said waterproof closure device includes both a dry bag type closure device and an interlocking closure mechanism comprising a pair of closure strips, each closure strip including one of a male and a female member, said male and female members cooperating to interlock together to close the open end of the container and seal the interior from the external environment;   said enclosure defining a weapon barrel portion, configured for receiving a weapon barrel, wherein said barrel portion of said enclosure includes at least one region including a heat resistant material, a weapon stock portion, configured for receiving a stock portion of a weapon, and a weapon body portion, configured for receiving a body, handle and trigger portion of said weapon; and   first and second pockets, configured for allowing a user to place their hand into said pockets in order to manipulate said trigger portion of said weapon, said first pocket disposed on said first side of said enclosure in said weapon body portion, and said second pocket disposed on said second side of said enclosure in said weapon body portion, said first and second pockets including a top flap portion constructed of said pliable, waterproof and abrasion-resistant material of said enclosure and attached to said enclosure about a partial periphery of said flap forming a non-adhered periphery portion, said not adhered periphery portion forming an opening under said flap, and said first and second pockets including an interior region disposed under said flap, said interior region constructed of a stretchable fabric like material and configured for allowing a user's hand to stretch said stretchable fabric like material around a weapon portion disposed under or near said interior region.   
     
     
         17 . A weapon protection enclosure device, comprising:
 an enclosure comprising a heat weldable, pliable, waterproof and abrasion resistant material, said material including at least a single sided polyethylene coating, said enclosure device having a first side, a second side, a first end and a second end, said enclosure configured for containing a weapon entirely within said enclosure;   said first side and said second side of said enclosure heat welded to one another proximate an edge region, said coupled first and second sides including an edge region proximate said first end of said enclosure wherein said edge region is not coupled together, said first end region configured for forming an opening into said enclosure, said opening being the only opening into said enclosure, said opening provided with a waterproof closure device, wherein said waterproof closure device includes both a dry bag type closure device and an interlocking closure mechanism comprising a pair of closure strips, each closure strip including one of a male and a female member, said male and female members cooperating to interlock together to close the open end of the container and seal the interior from the external environment;   an air valve disposed on one of said first and second sides, said air valve including a first end configured for receiving and expelling air and a second end attached to said one of said first and second sides and in fluid communication with an interior region of said waterproof, air tight weapon protection enclosure device through said one of said first and second sides, said valve configured for allowing air to be provided into and expelled from said interior region;   an air valve securing device, disposed proximate said air valve, and configured for securing said first end of said air valve proximate said one of said first and second sides on which said air valve is disposed;   said enclosure defining a weapon barrel portion, configured for receiving a weapon barrel, wherein said barrel portion of said enclosure includes at least one region including a heat resistant material, a weapon stock portion, configured for receiving a stock portion of a weapon, and a weapon body portion, configured for receiving a body, handle and trigger portion of said weapon; and   first and second pockets, configured for allowing a user to place their hand into said pockets in order to manipulate said trigger portion of said weapon, said first pocket disposed on said first side of said enclosure in said weapon body portion, and said second pocket disposed on said second side of said enclosure in said weapon body portion, said first and second pockets including a top flap portion constructed of said pliable, waterproof and abrasion-resistant material of said enclosure and attached to said enclosure about a partial periphery of said flap forming a non-adhered periphery portion, said not adhered periphery portion forming an opening under said flap, and said first and second pockets including an interior region disposed under said flap, said interior region constructed of a stretchable fabric like material and configured for allowing a user's hand to stretch said stretchable fabric like material around a weapon portion disposed under or near said interior region.