Composite firearm case

Abstract

A protective carrying case for a firearm is disclosed, wherein the protective carrying case includes a top component, a bottom component, and semi-hexagonal ends, wherein the top component and the bottom component are constructed from carbon fiber. The protective carrying case additionally includes a retaining element with vacuum split functionality to retain elements within the case.

What it claimed is: 
     
         1 . A protective carrying case, comprising:
 a top component, a bottom component, a handle, and at least one hinge; and   at least one retaining element;   wherein the at least one retaining element is filled with microbeads;   wherein the microbeads are polystyrene and are between 1 millimeter and 5 millimeters in diameter;   wherein the at least one retaining element includes at least one nozzle for adjusting an amount of air contained within the at least one retaining element;   wherein the top component, the bottom component, and the handle are constructed from at least carbon fiber;   wherein the at least one hinge is attached to the top component and the bottom component;   wherein the handle is attached to the bottom component; and   wherein at least one hasp is attached to the top component and is aligned with at least one corresponding lug on the handle.   
     
     
         2 . The protective carrying case of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one foam layer positioned on an interior surface of the top component. 
     
     
         3 . The protective carrying case of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one nozzle includes at least one adapter for attachment to at least one pumping mechanism. 
     
     
         4 . The protective carrying case of  claim 1 , further comprising at least four latches. 
     
     
         5 . The protective carrying case of  claim 4 , wherein the at least four latches are quick-release latches, wherein two of the at least four latches are locking latches, and wherein the two of the at least four latches are positioned in corners of the protective carrying case. 
     
     
         6 . The protective carrying case of  claim 1 , wherein edges of the top component and the bottom component are chamfered, and wherein ends of the top component and the bottom component are semi-hexagonal. 
     
     
         7 . The protective carrying case of  claim 1 , wherein the case includes at least sealing element, wherein the sealing element increases dust resistance and water resistance of the protective carrying case. 
     
     
         8 . A protective carrying case, comprising:
 a top component, a bottom component, a handle, and at least one hinge; and   at least one retaining element;   wherein the at least one retaining element is filled with a granular or fibrous packaging material;   wherein the at least one retaining element includes at least one nozzle for adjusting an amount of air contained within the at least one retaining element;   wherein at least one layer of the retaining element is constructed from a plastic material;   wherein the top component, the bottom component, and the handle are constructed from at least carbon fiber;   wherein the at least one hinge is attached to the top component and the bottom component;   wherein the handle is attached to the bottom component; and   wherein at least one hasp is attached to the top component and is aligned with at least one corresponding lug on the handle.   
     
     
         9 . The protective carrying case of  claim 8 , wherein the granular or fibrous packaging material is at least one of: polystyrene, rubber, wood, metal, or a plant-based organic material. 
     
     
         10 . The protective carrying case of  claim 8 , wherein the at least one hasp and the at least one corresponding lug are constructed from metal. 
     
     
         11 . The protective carrying case of  claim 8 , wherein the at least one nozzle is operable to adjust an amount of air contained within the at least one retaining element through manual operation. 
     
     
         12 . The protective carrying case of  claim 8 , wherein the at least one retaining element includes at least two retaining elements, and wherein the at least one hinge includes at least two hinges. 
     
     
         13 . The protective carrying case of  claim 8 , wherein the case is between 1300 millimeters and 1400 millimeters in length, between 300 millimeters and 400 millimeters in length, and between 100 millimeters and 200 millimeters in height when closed. 
     
     
         14 . A protective carrying case, comprising:
 a top component, a bottom component, and at least one latch; and   at least one retaining element;   wherein the at least one retaining element is filled with microbeads;   wherein the at least one retaining element includes at least one nozzle for adjusting an amount of air contained within the at least one retaining element;   wherein the top component and the bottom component are constructed from at least carbon fiber;   wherein the top component includes a foam layer positioned on an interior surface of the top component; and   wherein the at least one latch is a quick-release latch.   
     
     
         15 . The protective carrying case of  claim 14 , wherein the at least one retaining element is a vacuum splint. 
     
     
         16 . The protective carrying case of  claim 14 , wherein the at least one nozzle further includes an adapter for connection to a pump. 
     
     
         17 . The protective carrying case of  claim 14 , wherein the at least one retaining element forms a rigid shape when the amount of air contained within the at least one retaining element is evacuated. 
     
     
         18 . The protective carrying case of  claim 14 , further comprising at least one guide cord and at least one pull-tab. 
     
     
         19 . The protective carrying case of  claim 14 , further comprising at least two wheels. 
     
     
         20 . The protective carrying case of  claim 19 , wherein the at least two wheels are attached via a rotary fastener.