Firearm attachment locking system
US8091462B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 11, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41A21/26
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A locking system for a firearm attachment. The locking system having a rotating lock ring having a lock-and-release lever rotatably mounted thereto. The lock-and-release lever having a lock engagement surface optimally configured to forcefully engage a locking surface when in a locked orientation. The locking ring having a nonconcentric engagement surface that repositions in a radial direction when the locking ring rotates and the nonconcentric engagement surface is configured to engage the muzzle of a firearm for locking the muzzle attachment thereto.
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