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System and method for multi-stage bypass, low operating temperature suppressor for automatic weapons

US9052152B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 11, 2013
Grant dateJun 9, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 3, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF41A21/30
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a suppressor for use with a weapon. The suppressor may be formed to have a body portion having a bore extending concentric with a bore axis of the weapon barrel. An opening in the bore extends at least substantially circumferentially around the bore. A flow path communicates with the opening and defines a channel for redirecting gasses flowing in the bore out from the bore, through the opening, into a rearward direction in the flow path. The flow path raises a pressure at the opening to generate a Mach disk within the bore at a location approximately coincident with the opening. The Mach disk forms as a virtual baffle to divert at least a portion of the gasses into the opening and into the flow path.

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