Reduced weight semiautomatic pistol slides and associated methods
US12055358B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 19, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C2043/3205
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A slide for a semiautomatic pistol includes features that reduce weight while maintaining structural rigidity and performance of the slide. The semiautomatic pistol slide may include one or more weight-reducing recesses and a structurally supportive insert within each weight-reducing recess. Methods and systems for fabricating semiautomatic pistol slides and other articles of manufacture that include weight-reducing recesses with structurally supportive inserts therein are also disclosed. Such a method may include a compression molding technique. Such a system may include a compression molding assembly.
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