Patent · US Expired

Sling for a shoulder weapon

US7059502B2 · kind B2 · utility

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7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 18, 2003
Grant dateJun 13, 2006
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 6, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S224/913
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sling for a shoulder weapon, such as a military assault rifle or carbine, in which the effective length of the sling can be extended quickly and quietly and then easily and quietly retracted to the original length. A quick release plate and an engagement member cooperate to hold a loop of strap material to provide the shorter configuration of the sling, and the quick release plate can pass over the engagement member to lengthen the sling when the quick release plate is turned to a position perpendicular to the length of the sling. The opposite ends of the sling can be attached to a weapon using secure, quiet fittings.

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