Product Innovation Profile
The 1860 Universal Clamp
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product summary
The 1860 Universal Clamp is a patented, non-invasive mounting system that provides a rock-solid attachment point for optics and accessories without permanent modifications. Originally designed to protect high-value Henry-style rifles, its unique planar-surface geometry distributes force evenly to prevent slipping or marring. This versatile mechanism is highly scalable, offering a damage-free mounting solution for firearms, industrial piping, and professional photography or cinematography rigs.
| is product currently selling? | No |
| market readiness | Professional designs ready |
| patent status | Design issued |
| other protection | None |
Outdoor Hunting and Fishing, Building & Construction
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seller objective
Sell or license patent rights
product detail
The 1860 Universal Clamp consists of a two-part mechanism featuring inner planar surfaces specifically configured to engage the outer surface of a barrel or cylindrical object.
Unlike standard round clamps that risk slipping or marring finishes, these flat engagement points distribute clamping pressure symmetrically to maximize stability while preserving the host material. One clamp member includes an integrated dovetail section, enabling the immediate attachment of rails, optics, or professional equipment.
While optimized for the specific geometry of the 1860 Henry Rifle, the adjustable fastener system allows the design to scale seamlessly for use on plumbing conduits, irrigation pipes, and photography lighting stands or tripod legs.
selling benefits
The primary value proposition of the 1860 Universal Clamp is the total preservation of the host equipment’s integrity, allowing users to modernize expensive or antique items without depreciating their value through drilling or tapping.
It offers a professional-grade, perfectly aligned mounting solution that eliminates the need for specialized gunsmithing or custom machining.
Beyond the firearms industry, the patent represents a high-volume opportunity in the photography and cinematography markets, providing a stable, non-marring interface for mounting monitors, lights, and microphones to tubular rigs. This cross-industry utility makes the patent a versatile asset for manufacturers in the sporting goods, construction, and professional media sectors alike.
competing products
The 1860 Universal Clamp competes against traditional drill-and-tap methods, which are permanent, expensive, and carry a high risk of damaging the host material. It also stands apart from standard friction-based pipe clamps and universal mounts that often fail to maintain precise alignment or rely on thin metal components that scratch surfaces under tension.
Unlike proprietary rail systems that are limited to a single model or brand, this patented mechanism provides a universal, damage-free interface that maintains its "zero" even in high-recoil or high-vibration environments.
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pricing/cost info
| inventory in stock | Inventory has never been ordered |
| number of units | None |
| msrp | $$100 to $$150 |
| manuf. lead time | N/A |
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| minimum order quantity | 0 |
| location of warehouse | N/A |