Patent classifications
F41G11/00
Systems and Methods for Multi-Accessory Mount Assembly for a Firearm
A multi-accessory mount assembly for use with a firearm, and methods for coupling the assembly to the firearm are provided. The assembly may include a proximal portion having a lower surface configured to be removably coupled to the firearm and an upper surface configured to be removably coupled to a sub mount. The sub mount may be configured to be removably coupled to a first firearm accessory, e.g., an optic scope, a red dot sight, a reflex sight, a night vision monocular or scope, or a magnifier. The assembly further may include a distal portion extending distally from the proximal portion via a neck portion, such that the distal portion is elevated higher than the proximal portion. An upper surface of the distal portion may be configured to be removably coupled to a second firearm accessory, e.g., an infrared laser or a night vision monocular or scope.
Quick mount for a rail
A quick mount for removably attaching an accessory to a longitudinal rail, the mount including a base having a first leg with a first undercut wall that engages a first longitudinal rail surface, a second leg opposite the first undercut wall, a retention plate rotatably mounted to the base adjacent the second leg and a bias element. The retention plate is operable in a secure mode in which the bias element urges the retention plate to rotate and engage a second undercut wall of the plate against a second longitudinal rail surface opposite the first surface and thereby clamp the mount to the rail. The retention plate is operable in a release mode where the second undercut wall disengages the second surface thereby releasing the mount from the rail. The mount can include a toggle lock to lock the plate in the secure mode. A related method is provided.
Sight system incorporating optical components such as lasers and/or cameras
The present invention relates to a sight system incorporating offset optical components. One embodiment is a sight system supporting multiple laser beams that are used simultaneously. As such, an assembly having two clamps is provided. Each clamp can hold a laser on opposite sides of a firearm barrel. The lasers can be diametrically opposed on the barrel wherein the lasers are in plane with a projectile axis. The lasers can project at the same time to bracket the location on the target of where the projectile hit impact. In another embodiment, the assembly, again with two clamps, is adapted for use with a bow, wherein the clamps support lasers that are in plane with the projectile axis. In another embodiment, the optical component is one or more cameras, wherein reticles can be displayed on a screen to bracket a target.
Rear sight with interchangeable notch insert
A rear sight is provided for use on a firearm. The rear sight includes a changeable and removable rear sight notch insert. The rear sight further includes a rear sight blade having a cavity configured to receive the changeable, removable rear sight notch insert. The changeable, removable rear sight notch insert includes one or more tabs to facilitate insertion or removal of the rear sight notch insert into or out of the cavity. The rear sight notch inserts are variable in notch width, notch depth, and notch shape.
Rail cover for a firearm
A rail cover for use on a handcover having a rail. The rail cover includes a body having opposing side edges, a top surface and a bottom surface. Parallel sidewalls depend from the bottom surface to define a socket therebetween for slidably engaging the rail of the handguard. A snap clip is carried by the body and is movable between a raised position for allowing sliding engagement with a rail of a handguard and a lowered position wherein a portion thereof is received within a slot of the handguard and prevents sliding engagement thereof.
OFFSET OPTIC MOUNT
An offset optic mount can be detachably mounted to an accessory rail of a firearm in a cantilevered fashion with its distal end extending laterally from the firearm. An offset optic mount includes: a base adapted to be mounted to the accessory rail; an optic adapter plate configured so that an optical sight can be attached thereto, the optic adapter plate is offset at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the base; and a stem adapted to connect the optic adapter plate to the base, the stem is a reversable piece used to set and change the offset angle of the optic adapter plate relative to the longitudinal axis of the base.
ACCESSORY MOUNTS
A system includes a mounting portion with a planar elongated geometry and an accessory portion having a geometry similar to the mounting portion. The mounting portion includes an alignment recess formed centrally on one side of the mounting portion to extend partially into a thickness of the mounting portion, a mount-side magnet seat formed in the one side of the mounting portion, and a mount-side magnet disposed in the mount-side magnet seat. The accessory portion includes an alignment projection formed centrally on one side of the accessory portion to extend outward from the accessory portion to engage with the alignment recess to align the accessory portion with the mounting portion, an accessory-side magnet seat formed in the one side of the mounting portion, and an accessory-side magnet disposed in the magnet seat to engage with the mount-side magnet to removably secure the accessory portion relative to the mounting portion.
Firearm Rail With Expanding Mounting Legs
A mounting system includes a bracket, a first engagement member, and a second engagement member. The bracket includes a first leg, a second leg, and a bridge portion extending between the first leg and the second leg. The first leg defines a first aperture. The second leg defines a second aperture. The first engagement member is disposed within the first aperture and includes a first engagement surface. The second engagement member is disposed within the second aperture and includes a second engagement surface configured to receive the first engagement surface.
ADJUSTABLE WINDAGE OPTICS MOUNT WITH EXTERNAL ADJUSTMENT TOOL
Disclosed herein is a windage-adjustable optics mount with at least one external windage adjustment tool. Further disclosed herein is a method of adjusting the windage of an aiming device mounted on an adjustable windage optics mount by way of an external windage adjustment tool. The external windage adjustment tool may provide a means for adjusting windage by incrementally pivoting one end of a rail, upon which an aiming device may be mounted, relative to an opposite end of the rail, thereby allowing the rail to function as a windage-adjustable rail. A windage-adjustable rail may include an optics mounting feature, for example a Picatinny rail (also known as MIL-STD-1913 rail), and an arrangement of holes and recesses necessary for alignment and for securing to a base member.
ADJUSTABLE WINDAGE OPTICS MOUNT WITH EXTERNAL ADJUSTMENT TOOL
Disclosed herein is a windage-adjustable optics mount with at least one external windage adjustment tool. Further disclosed herein is a method of adjusting the windage of an aiming device mounted on an adjustable windage optics mount by way of an external windage adjustment tool. The external windage adjustment tool may provide a means for adjusting windage by incrementally pivoting one end of a rail, upon which an aiming device may be mounted, relative to an opposite end of the rail, thereby allowing the rail to function as a windage-adjustable rail. A windage-adjustable rail may include an optics mounting feature, for example a Picatinny rail (also known as MIL-STD-1913 rail), and an arrangement of holes and recesses necessary for alignment and for securing to a base member.