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Lightweight, low cost semi-automatic rifle

US8141287B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 28, 2009
Grant dateMar 27, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF41A11/02
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A lightweight and low cost semi-automatic rifle includes an upper receiver, a lower receiver, and a forend fabricated from injection-molded polymers. The rifle permits firing .22 LR or similar low-power ammunition from an AR-15 style frame, operates on the blowback principle, and provides a fully functional bolt catch and extractor/ejector/deflector.

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