Compressible plug for a magazine well
US7891129B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 7, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41A35/02
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A magazine well plug used to render a weapon safe and/or to prevent sand, water, and other contaminants from entering a weapon is described. The magazine well plug includes a main body substantially shaped to conform to the interior of a magazine well, an optional flange substantially disposed about the main body, and an optional grip element disposed at one end of the main body facilitating insertion and removal of the plug with respect to the magazine well. The main body and flange are comprised of one or more compressible materials. The main body is dimensionally larger than one or more dimensions within a magazine well so as to require the main body to be compressed in part or whole when inserted into a magazine well. The invention avoids openings inherent with rigid plugs, thereby preventing solid and/or liquid contaminants from entering a magazine well.
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