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Tactile lock plate components and methods

US10281226B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 3, 2017
Grant dateMay 7, 2019
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Expiry dateOct 3, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF41A11/02
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A lock system and related methods are disclosed. The lock mechanism has a lock plate configured to be positioned adjacent the distal side of a firearm floor plate. The lock plate has a base plate and a disengagement mechanism affixed to a proximal side of the base plate. The disengagement mechanism has a protrusion configured to extend into the passage of the floor plate when the floor plate and the lock plate abut one another. The protrusion has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is shaped to extend into the passage of the floor plate. The second portion is shaped to extend through the passage of the floor plate and protrude from the proximal side of the floor plate.

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