Abstract

Disclosed is a base 202 for attaching a scope mounting system 102 to a firearm rail 103. The base 202 includes a first dovetail slot extending from a first end of the base 202 to a first ring abutment, and a second dovetail slot extending from a second end of the base 202 to a second ring abutment. The base 202 also includes a wedge mechanism coupled to the base 202 and configured to engage side surfaces of a groove formed in the firearm rail 103. A scope mounting system 102 also is disclosed and includes the base 202 and one or more scope mount rings.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 25/16 - Hybrid systems

Abstract

Disclosed is a base for attaching a scope mounting system to a firearm rail. The base includes a first dovetail slot extending from a first end of the base to a first ring abutment, and a second dovetail slot extending from a second end of the base to a second ring abutment. The base also includes a wedge mechanism coupled to the base and configured to engage side surfaces of a groove formed in the firearm rail. A scope mounting system also is disclosed and includes the base and one or more scope mount rings.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 25/16 - Hybrid systems
• F41G 11/00 - Details of sighting or aiming apparatusAccessories

Abstract

Disclosed is a linear trigger mechanism for a firearm. In certain examples, the trigger mechanism includes a trigger housing configured to couple with a frame of the firearm. The trigger mechanism also includes a trigger disposed below the trigger housing and slideably coupled with the trigger housing, and a trigger bar having a first end coupled with the trigger and a second end slideably coupled with an ejector housing. The trigger mechanism also includes a sear assembly pivotally coupled with the second end of the trigger bar and configured to engage a firing pin of the firearm.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 19/10 - TriggersTrigger mountings
• F41A 17/46 - Trigger safeties, i.e. means for preventing trigger movement
• F41A 19/32 - Sear arrangements therefor for catching the percussion or firing pin after each shot, i.e. in single-shot or semi-automatic firing mode
• F41A 19/45 - Sear arrangements therefor for catching the hammer after each shot, i.e. in single-shot or semi- automatic firing mode

Abstract

Disclosed is a base for attaching a scope mounting system to a firearm rail. The base includes a first dovetail slot extending from a first end of the base to a first ring abutment, and a second dovetail slot extending from a second end of the base to a second ring abutment. The base also includes a wedge mechanism coupled to the base and configured to engage side surfaces of a groove formed in the firearm rail. A scope mounting system also is disclosed and includes the base and one or more scope mount rings.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 25/16 - Hybrid systems
• F41G 11/00 - Details of sighting or aiming apparatusAccessories

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure include a gas regulating system that includes a gas block. The gas block includes a bore configured to receive a barrel of a gun. The gas block includes a channel substantially parallel to the bore. The gas block includes a passage substantially perpendicular to the bore. The passage includes a first opening and a second opening. The second opening is configured to allow gas to travel from the passage toward the channel. The system includes a plurality of inserts, each configured to be removably received by the passage non-simultaneously and including a first insert opening and a second insert opening. The second insert opening is configured to allow gas to travel out of the insert and toward the channel while the insert is received by the passage. At least two second insert openings of the plurality of inserts are of different sizes.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 5/28 - Adjustable systems

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure include a moderator (100) having a housing (204) configured to attach to an air gun. The housing (204) includes a first material configured to yield and/or fracture in response to exposure to at least one of a pressure level resulting from discharging a firearm and/or a temperature resulting from discharging a firearm and a number of openings (208) positioned in proximity to an end (216-1) of the housing (204). The moderator 100 also includes a number of plugs (210). Each plug (210) includes a second material configured to yield and/or fracture in response to exposure to at least one of a pressure level resulting from discharging a firearm and/or a temperature resulting from discharging a firearm. Each opening (208) of the number of openings (208) is configured to receive a plug (210) of the number of plugs (210). Furthermore, the moderator comprises a core (206) disposed within a hollow portion (205) of the housing (204), the core having an outer portion (324) and an inner portion (326) with both of them being provided with a number of surface openings and protrusions on their external surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 21/30 - Silencers
• F41B 11/00 - Compressed-gas guns, e.g. air gunsSteam guns

Abstract

Apparatuses, systems, and methods are disclosed for use in or with firearms. A firearm receiver includes an elongated channel machined or 3D printed from a metallic material, and has a front end and a rear end. The firearm also includes a front trunnion having a rear portion coupled to the front end of the elongated channel and having a front portion configured to couple to a handguard. Also includes is a rear trunnion coupled to the rear end and configured to receive an accessory adapter.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 3/66 - Breech housings or framesReceivers
• B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing

Abstract

Examples of the present disclosure include a mounting interface with a body and a cam coupled to the body and rotatable about an axis. The mounting interface includes a first locking mechanism in contact with a first arm of the cam and configured to, in response to rotation of the cam in a first rotational direction, move in a first lateral direction and engage with a first end of a first opening of a handguard of a gun. The mounting interface includes a second locking mechanism configured to, in response to rotation of the cam in the first rotational direction, move in a second lateral direction opposite the first lateral direction and engage with at least one of a second end of the first opening opposite to the first end of the opening and an end of a second opening of the handguard.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41G 11/00 - Details of sighting or aiming apparatusAccessories
• F41A 23/08 - Bipods
• F41C 23/02 - Attachment of slings
• F41C 23/16 - ForestocksHandgripsHand guards

Abstract

A core of a gun moderator is disclosed and includes an outer portion and an inner portion. The outer portion includes a first opening positioned to receive a projectile from a barrel of the gun, and a first surface facing an exterior of the outer portion and comprising a first number of surface openings and a first number of protrusions. The inner portion is disposed within the outer portion and includes a second opening positioned to receive the projectile, and a second surface facing an exterior of the inner portion and comprising a second number of surface openings a second number of protrusions. The inner portion also includes at least one channel connecting an interior of the inner portion to an opening of the first number of openings.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41B 11/70 - Details not provided for in or
• F41A 21/30 - Silencers
• F41A 21/32 - Muzzle attachments or glands

Abstract

An apparatus is disclosed for a firearm suppressor. In certain examples, the firearm suppressor includes an outer cylinder defining a longitudinal axis, and an inner cylinder having an inner chamber, where the inner cylinder is disposed at least partially within the outer tube and defines an outer chamber with the outer cylinder, where the outer chamber is disposed between an inner surface of the outer cylinder and an outer surface of the inner cylinder. The suppressor also includes a reversing baffle disposed at one end of the inner cylinder and configured to reverse a flow of gasses from the inner chamber and direct the gasses into the outer chamber, and at least one reverse flow pathway comprising a reverse section and a forward section, and where the at least one reverse flow pathway fluidly couples the inner chamber with an end cap.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 21/30 - Silencers
• F41A 21/32 - Muzzle attachments or glands

Abstract

An apparatus is disclosed for a firearm suppressor 100. In certain examples, the firearm suppressor 100 includes an outer cylinder 202 defining a longitudinal axis, and an inner cylinder 204 having an inner chamber, where the inner cylinder 204 is disposed at least partially within the outer tube and defines an outer chamber with the outer cylinder 202, where the outer chamber is disposed between an inner surface of the outer cylinder 202 and an outer surface of the inner cylinder 204. The suppressor 100 also includes a reversing baffle 212 disposed at one end of the inner cylinder 204 and configured to reverse a flow of gasses from the inner chamber and direct the gasses into the outer chamber, and at least one reverse flow pathway 310 comprising a reverse section 316 and a forward section 318, and where the at least one reverse flow pathway fluidly 310 couples the inner chamber with an end cap 220.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 21/30 - Silencers
• F41A 21/36 - Muzzle attachments or glands for recoil reduction
• F01N 1/12 - Silencing apparatus characterised by method of silencing by reducing exhaust energy by throttling or whirling using spirally- or helically-shaped channels
• F41A 21/00 - Barrels or gun tubesMuzzle attachmentsBarrel mounting means
• F41A 21/32 - Muzzle attachments or glands
• F41A 21/34 - Flash dampers

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure include a moderator having a housing configured to attach to an air gun. The housing includes a first material configured to yield and/or fracture in response to exposure to at least one of a pressure level resulting from discharging a firearm and/or a temperature resulting from discharging a firearm and a number of openings positioned in proximity to an end of the housing. The moderator also includes a number of plugs. Each plug includes a second material configured to yield and/or fracture in response to exposure to at least one of a pressure level resulting from discharging a firearm and/or a temperature resulting from discharging a firearm. Each opening of the number of openings is configured to receive a plug of the number of plugs.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41B 11/70 - Details not provided for in or
• F41A 21/32 - Muzzle attachments or glands

Abstract

An apparatus is disclosed for a firearm suppressor. In certain examples, the firearm suppressor includes an outer cylinder defining a longitudinal axis, and an inner cylinder having an inner chamber, where the inner cylinder is disposed at least partially within the outer tube and defines an outer chamber with the outer cylinder, where the outer chamber is disposed between an inner surface of the outer cylinder and an outer surface of the inner cylinder. The suppressor also includes a reversing baffle disposed at one end of the inner cylinder and configured to reverse a flow of gasses from the inner chamber and direct the gasses into the outer chamber, and at least one reverse flow pathway comprising a reverse section and a forward section, and where the at least one reverse flow pathway fluidly couples the inner chamber with an end cap.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 21/30 - Silencers
• F41A 21/32 - Muzzle attachments or glands

Abstract

Disclosed is a linear trigger mechanism (102) for a firearm (100). In certain examples, the trigger mechanism (102) includes a trigger housing (202) defining a linear pathway (201) and configured to house a trigger (206), a sear (208), and a disconnector (204). The trigger (206) has a top surface, and a sear ramp (312) and a disconnector ramp (316) disposed on the top surface. The trigger (206) is configured to move along the linear pathway (201) that is substantially parallel with a bore axis (108) of the firearm (100). The trigger mechanism (102) also includes a trigger return compression spring (302) configured to urge the trigger (206) into a default position, and a sear compression spring (308) configured to urge the sear (208) into a default position.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 19/44 - Sear arrangements therefor

Abstract

Disclosed is a linear trigger mechanism for a firearm. In certain examples, the trigger mechanism includes a trigger housing defining a linear pathway and configured to house a trigger, a sear, and a disconnector. The trigger has a top surface, and a sear ramp and a disconnector ramp disposed on the top surface. The trigger is configured to move along the linear pathway that is substantially parallel with a bore axis of the firearm. The trigger mechanism also includes a trigger return compression spring configured to urge the trigger into a default position, and a sear compression spring configured to urge the sear into a default position.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 19/44 - Sear arrangements therefor
• F41A 19/45 - Sear arrangements therefor for catching the hammer after each shot, i.e. in single-shot or semi- automatic firing mode

Abstract

An apparatus is provided for a firearm suppressor. The apparatus includes an outer tube defining a longitudinal axis, and an inner cylinder defining an inner chamber. The inner cylinder is disposed at least partially within the outer tube and defines an outer chamber with the outer tube, where the outer chamber is disposed between an inner surface of the outer tube and an outer surface of the inner cylinder, and where the inner cylinder comprises at least one opening to fluidly couple the inner chamber with the outer chamber. The apparatus also includes at least one flow structure disposed in the outer chamber and positioned to direct firearm combustion gasses in a fluid pathway that is off-axis with respect to the longitudinal axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 21/30 - Silencers
• F41A 21/34 - Flash dampers

Abstract

Disclosed is an adjustable, sliding stock, and a rifle to which the stock attaches. The stock includes an elongated receiver extension tube coupled to the rifle, and a housing slidably coupled with the receiver extension tube. The housing is positionable at one of a plurality of locking positions that are disposed along a length of the receiver extension tube. The receiver extension tube defines a longitudinal axis along which the housing is positionable. The housing includes a pair of pivoting levers, each of the pair of pivoting levers being disposed on a lateral side of the housing, and where each of the pivoting levers is coupled to and actuates one of a pair of locking members. Each of the pair of locking members travels along a common axis into and out of locking engagement with the receiver extension tube, and where the common axis is transverse to the longitudinal axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41C 23/14 - Adjustable stock or stock parts, i.e. adaptable to personal requirements, e.g. length, pitch, cast or drop

Abstract

An apparatus is provided for a firearm suppressor. The apparatus includes an outer tube defining a longitudinal axis, and an inner cylinder defining an inner chamber. The inner cylinder is disposed at least partially within the outer tube and defines an outer chamber with the outer tube, where the outer chamber is disposed between an inner surface of the outer tube and an outer surface of the inner cylinder, and where the inner cylinder comprises at least one opening to fluidly couple the inner chamber with the outer chamber. The apparatus also includes at least one flow structure disposed in the outer chamber and positioned to direct firearm combustion gasses in a fluid pathway that is off-axis with respect to the longitudinal axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 21/30 - Silencers
• F41A 21/34 - Flash dampers

Abstract

A muzzle signature management device for a firearm may include a body having a bore through a central axis, a first plurality of linear ports extending generally coaxially with the bore and providing a gas pathway from the bore to the outside surface of the body, a second plurality of linear ports intersecting the first plurality of linear ports and providing a gas pathway from the bore to the outside surface of the body, and a plurality of surface features within the first and second plurality of linear ports configured to affect the discharge gasses exiting from the muzzle of the firearm.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 21/34 - Flash dampers
• F41A 21/36 - Muzzle attachments or glands for recoil reduction

Abstract

A firearm suppressor is disclosed. In certain examples, the firearm suppressor includes an elongated core comprising at least one series of ports extending radially from a bore to an exterior surface of the core, where the at least one series of ports is disposed linearly along a longitudinal axis of the core, and where the elongated core comprises at least one annular channel formed in the exterior surface of the core and disposed between adjacent pairs of the ports. The firearm suppressor may also include a baffle sleeve disposed around the core, the baffle sleeve having at least one uninterrupted fluid pathway extending along the exterior surface of the baffle sleeve and formed by interdigitated baffle ridges, and an outer tube disposed around the baffle sleeve.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 21/30 - Silencers

Abstract

A firearm suppressor (100) is disclosed. In certain examples, the firearm suppressor (100) includes an elongated core (102) comprising at least one series of ports (304) extending radially from a bore (306) to an exterior surface of the core (102), where the at least one series of ports (304) is disposed linearly along a longitudinal axis (114) of the core (102), and where the elongated core (102) comprises at least one annular channel formed in the exterior surface of the core (102) and disposed between adjacent pairs of the ports (304). The firearm suppressor may also include a baffle sleeve (104) disposed around the core (102), the baffle sleeve (104) having at least one uninterrupted fluid pathway (408) extending along the exterior surface of the baffle sleeve (104) and formed by interdigitated baffle ridges (402), and an outer tube (112) disposed around the baffle sleeve (104).

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 21/30 - Silencers
• F01N 1/08 - Silencing apparatus characterised by method of silencing by reducing exhaust energy by throttling or whirling
• F01N 1/12 - Silencing apparatus characterised by method of silencing by reducing exhaust energy by throttling or whirling using spirally- or helically-shaped channels
• F41A 21/34 - Flash dampers
• F41A 21/36 - Muzzle attachments or glands for recoil reduction

Abstract

An apparatus for ambidextrous control of a bolt carrier and/or a magazine release is disclosed. In certain examples, the apparatus includes a lower receiver (100) of a firearm (600) including a protrusion (106) extending outward from a first side of the lower receiver (100), the protrusion (106). The protrusion (106), in certain examples, includes a first slot (702) for receiving an L-shaped lever (101), the L-shaped lever (101) having a vertical arm (103) coupled to a bolt catch lever (102) and a horizontal arm (132) that extends through a trigger area (710) to a second side of the lower receiver (100) that is opposite the first side. In certain examples, the protrusion (106) also includes a second slot (702) for receiving a magazine catch lever (108).

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 35/00 - Accessories or details not otherwise provided for
• F41A 35/06 - Adaptation of guns to both right and left hand use
• F41A 17/42 - Safeties for locking the breech-block or bolt in a safety position
• F41A 17/36 - Magazine safeties locking the gun in a safety condition when the magazine is empty or removed
• F41A 17/38 - Magazine safeties locking the magazine in the gun
• F41A 19/11 - Trigger guardsTrigger-guard mountings
• F41A 3/66 - Breech housings or framesReceivers
• F41A 17/34 - Magazine safeties
• F41A 3/42 - Semi-rigid bolt locks, i.e. having locking elements movably mounted on the bolt or on the barrrel or breech housing having rocking locking elements, e.g. pivoting levers or vanes hand-operated

Abstract

A muzzle signature management device 100 for a firearm may include a body having a bore 102 through a central axis, a first plurality of linear ports 306 extending generally coaxially with the bore and providing a gas pathway from the bore to the outside surface 110 of the body, a second plurality of linear ports 108 intersecting the first plurality of linear ports 306 and providing a gas pathway from the bore 102 to the outside surface 110 of the body, and a plurality of surface features within the first and second plurality of linear ports 306, 108 configured to affect the discharge gasses exiting from the muzzle of the firearm.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 21/36 - Muzzle attachments or glands for recoil reduction
• F41A 21/34 - Flash dampers
• F41A 21/38 - Muzzle attachments or glands for recoil reduction adjustable

Abstract

An apparatus for ambidextrous control of a charging handle 100 is disclosed. The charging handle 100 includes an elongated shaft 106 defining a centerline 503, and a handle body 108. The handle body 108 includes a first protrusion 112 extending transversely from the centerline 503 to a distal end 114, and a second protrusion 112 extending transversely, in an opposite direction than the first protrusion 112, from the centerline 503 to a distal end 114. The handle body 108 also includes a first and second levers 110 pivotally coupled to either the first or second protrusions 112 at pivot points 118 adjacent the distal ends 114 of either the first or second protrusions 112. Either lever 110 is configured to independently actuate a latch mechanism 202.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 3/72 - Operating handles or leversMounting thereof in breech-blocks or bolts
• F41A 35/06 - Adaptation of guns to both right and left hand use

Abstract

An apparatus for ambidextrous control of a bolt carrier and/or a magazine release is disclosed. In certain examples, the apparatus includes a lower receiver of a firearm including a protrusion extending outward from a first side of the lower receiver, the protrusion. The protrusion, in certain examples, includes a first slot for receiving an L-shaped lever, the L-shaped lever having a vertical arm coupled to a bolt catch lever and a horizontal arm that extends through a trigger area to a second side of the lower receiver that is opposite the first side. In certain examples, the protrusion also includes a second slot for receiving a magazine catch lever.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 3/68 - Bolt stops, i.e. means for limiting bolt opening movement
• F41A 9/59 - Ejectors for clips or magazines, e.g. when empty
• F41A 3/66 - Breech housings or framesReceivers
• F41A 17/36 - Magazine safeties locking the gun in a safety condition when the magazine is empty or removed
• F41A 35/06 - Adaptation of guns to both right and left hand use

Abstract

An apparatus for ambidextrous control of a charging handle is disclosed. In certain examples, the charging handle includes an elongated shaft defining a centerline, and a handle body. In certain examples, the handle body includes a first protrusion extending transversely from the centerline to a distal end, and a second protrusion extending transversely, in an opposite direction than the first protrusion, from the centerline to a distal end. The handle body also includes a first lever pivotally coupled to the first protrusion at a pivot point adjacent the distal end of the first protrusion, the first lever configured to independently actuate a latch mechanism, and a second lever pivotally coupled to the second protrusion at a pivot point that is adjacent the distal end of the second protrusion, the second lever configured to independently actuate the latch mechanism.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 3/72 - Operating handles or leversMounting thereof in breech-blocks or bolts
• F41A 35/06 - Adaptation of guns to both right and left hand use

Abstract

Apparatuses, systems, and methods are disclosed for use in or with firearms. A firearm barrel trunnion (200) includes a rear portion (202) shaped to couple to a receiver (106) for a firearm (100). The trunnion (200) includes a front portion (204) shaped to couple to a handguard (104) for the firearm (100) and to support the handguard (104) without the handguard (104) contacting other components of the firearm (100). A bore (208) is formed within the trunnion (200), and is shaped to receive a barrel (102) for the firearm (100).

IPC Classes  ?

• F41C 23/16 - ForestocksHandgripsHand guards
• F41A 3/58 - Breakdown breech mechanisms, e.g. for shotguns
• F41A 3/64 - Mounting of breech-blocksAccessories for breech-blocks or breech-block mountings
• F41A 3/66 - Breech housings or framesReceivers
• F41A 5/18 - Mechanisms or systems operated by propellant charge energy for automatically opening the lock gas-operated
• F41A 11/00 - Assembly or disassembly featuresModular conceptsArticulated or collapsible guns
• F41A 21/48 - Barrel mounting means, e.g. releasable mountings for replaceable barrels

Abstract

Apparatuses, systems, and methods are disclosed for use in or with firearms. A firearm barrel trunnion includes a rear portion shaped to couple to a receiver for a firearm. The trunnion includes a front portion shaped to couple to a handguard for the firearm and to support the handguard without the handguard contacting other components of the firearm. A bore is formed within the trunnion, and is shaped to receive a barrel for the firearm.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41C 23/16 - ForestocksHandgripsHand guards
• F41A 21/48 - Barrel mounting means, e.g. releasable mountings for replaceable barrels
• F41A 3/66 - Breech housings or framesReceivers
• F41A 17/46 - Trigger safeties, i.e. means for preventing trigger movement
• F41A 3/72 - Operating handles or leversMounting thereof in breech-blocks or bolts
• F41A 19/11 - Trigger guardsTrigger-guard mountings
• F41G 11/00 - Details of sighting or aiming apparatusAccessories