Ammunition magazine stabilizing device

Abstract

The present invention describes a device that attaches to the bottom of a rifle or pistol magazine and is used to improve stability and provide support while in use. One embodiment comprises a front wall, a bottom, opposing side walls with grooves, and an open top end, which collectively form a pocket operable to receive and lock in place an ammunition magazine, wherein each groove is operable to receive the base of a typical ammunition magazine. A second embodiment comprises a front wall, a back wall, a bottom, and opposing side walls, which collectively form a pocket operable to receive a bottom portion of an ammunition magazine, wherein the walls of the device are elastic. For both embodiments, the bottom of the device is preferably curved and may include a tread pattern to improve traction and stabilization while in use.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A stabilizing device comprising:
 a front wall;   a bottom;   opposing side walls each comprising grooves extending longitudinally along a length of the side walls; and   an open top end;   wherein the front wall, opposing side walls, and bottom are connected to form a pocket,   wherein the grooves are operable to receive and lock in place the base of an ammunition magazine.   
     
     
         2 . The stabilizing device of  claim 1  wherein the walls and bottom are molded together. 
     
     
         3 . The stabilizing device of  claim 2  wherein the walls and bottom are rigid. 
     
     
         4 . The stabilizing device of  claim 1  wherein the bottom is curved. 
     
     
         5 . The stabilizing device of  claim 1  wherein the bottom comprises a treaded surface. 
     
     
         6 . The stabilizing device of  claim 5  wherein the treaded surface is made from synthetic or natural rubbers or polymers. 
     
     
         7 . The stabilizing device of  claim 1  wherein the bottom further comprises an aperture, wherein said aperture is operable to receive a tool used to disengage the spring of a magazine from the device. 
     
     
         8 . The stabilizing device of  claim 1  wherein the pocket is operable to receive a rifle ammunition magazine. 
     
     
         9 . The stabilizing device of  claim 1  wherein the pocket is operable to receive a pistol ammunition magazine. 
     
     
         10 . A stabilizing device comprising:
 a front wall;   a back wall;   a bottom;   opposing side walls; and   an open top end;   wherein the front wall, back wall, opposing side walls, and bottom form a pocket that is accessible through the open top end,   wherein the pocket is operable to receive the base of an ammunition magazine.   
     
     
         11 . The stabilizing device of  claim 10  wherein the walls of the device are elastic. 
     
     
         12 . The stabilizing device of  claim 10  wherein the walls of the device are semi-rigid. 
     
     
         13 . The stabilizing device of  claim 10  wherein the bottom is curved. 
     
     
         14 . The stabilizing device of  claim 10  wherein the bottom comprises a treaded surface. 
     
     
         15 . The stabilizing device of  claim 14  wherein the treaded surface is made from synthetic or natural rubbers or polymers. 
     
     
         16 . The stabilizing device of  claim 10  wherein the pocket is operable to receive a rifle magazine. 
     
     
         17 . The stabilizing device of  claim 10  wherein the pocket is operable to receive a pistol magazine.