Flash and sound suppressor for a firearm
US8490535B1 · kind B1 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 19, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41A21/34
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A flash hider, a sound suppressor and a quick-disconnect coupler that holds the sound suppressor to a flash hider is disclosed. The quick-disconnect coupler enables the suppressor to be attached to the flash hider so that the hider forms a nozzle at the entrance to the sound suppressor to facilitate the operation of the suppressor. The coupler includes a collar that threads to the first part of the suppressor over plural holes formed therein. Camming latches set in these holes are held firmly against flat surfaces on the exterior of the flash hider by the collar. A spring lock holds the collar against rotation until it is released.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.