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Rotatable mount for integrated rail system and method for using same

US8397419B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 12, 2010
Grant dateMar 19, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 6, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49947
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An accessory support for a firearm having a longitudinal barrel, the accessory support comprising an annular body attachable to the barrel or to a rail on the barrel and including an inner surface wherein a portion of the inner surface includes a curved surface, an accessory mounting structure coupled to the annular body for receiving an accessory to the firearm, and a coupling mechanism attached to the annular body to fixedly attach the accessory support to the firearm or rail, wherein the curved surface includes a circumferentially-extending curved recess having opposing lateral surfaces for engaging mating protrusions of a rail mounted on the firearm barrel.

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