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Heat exchanger barrel nut

US7464496B1 · kind B1 · utility

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24References
18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 26, 2006
Grant dateDec 16, 2008
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 28, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF41A21/24
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A barrel nut for coupling a barrel of a firearm to a receiver includes a body having a first end, an opposing second end, and an outer surface. A bore extends centrally through the body from the first end to the second end. A plurality of heat conducting fins extends radially outwardly from the outer surface of the body. A fastening element fastens the breach end of the barrel nut to the receiver.

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