Stabilizer brake for firearm
US9080829B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41A21/34
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A muzzle brake and stabilizing device is provided for a firearm having a barrel, the barrel having a barrel axis, a muzzle, and a breech end. The muzzle brake comprises walls defining a first chamber adjacent the muzzle end of the barrel, the first chamber having a substantially closed end wall and side wall through openings. Walls defining a second chamber are proximate the first chamber, the second chamber has a substantially closed end wall and side wall through openings. Walls defining a third chamber are proximate the second chamber, the third chamber with a substantially open end and having side wall through openings. Walls defining an intermediate chamber are adapted to receive gases passing through the side walls of the first, second, and third chambers, the intermediate chamber with closed side walls and a substantially closed end wall. Walls defining a fourth chamber are proximate the end wall of the intermediate chamber, the fourth chamber having a substantially open end, and side wall closed end openings.
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