Third arm weapon interface system

US10393476B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army · US

Inventors

• William J. Green · San Clemente, US
• Daniel M. Baechle · Rosedale, US
• Zachary K. Wingard · Landenberg, US
• Frank Morelli · Claremont, US
• Angela C. Boynton · Street, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 7, 2018
• Grant date: Aug 27, 2019
• Expiry date: Jun 7, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F41A27/06
• WIPO field: Other special machines
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A novel wearable apparatus for stabilizing a firearm is described. The “Third Arm” apparatus attaches to a tactical vest on one end, and the rail interface system of the firearm on the other end. The arm allows the user to move the firearm with minimum restrictions while providing complete counterbalancing of the firearm, removing the weight of the firearm from the user's arms, thus reducing arm fatigue and improving accuracy. The apparatus enables the use of unconventional weapons systems including high recoil firearms and skeletonized firearms. Third Arm provides a structure to distribute recoil forces and onto which recoil management systems can be placed to aid in shot consistency and reduce discomfort of recoil forces. The apparatus is adjustable for different sized users and different weight firearms.