Firearm barrel having improved stiffening and/or cooling
US11015891B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 4, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41A13/06
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A barrel having a monolithic body comprising an elongate structure extending from a breach end to a muzzle end; a projectile bore extending from a projectile chamber to the muzzle end; one or more elongate recesses formed in the body, wherein each elongate recess is defined by an elongate hole extending from an open end formed proximate the muzzle end; a sleeve positioned around at least a portion of the barrel to encompass at least a portion of the barrel; and a radial ring, positioned between the barrel and the sleeve.
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