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Sound suppressors for firearms

US7594464B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 26, 2007
Grant dateSep 29, 2009
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Expiry dateSep 2, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF41A21/30
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Firearm sound suppressor apparatus comprising a sound suppressor body including a sound suppressing front section and a back section, the back section adapted to coaxially receive a muzzle fixture secured to the firearm, the back section configured with at least three interrelated chambers when the muzzle fixture is received by the back section for effecting energy attenuation of at least a portion of combustion gases exiting the muzzle fixture from the firing of the firearm.

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