U.S. patent application number 14/596018 was filed with the patent office on 2015-07-16 for hand guard with three dimensional end profile.
This patent application is currently assigned to Patriot Ordnance Factory, Inc.. The applicant listed for this patent is Patriot Ordnance Factory, Inc.. Invention is credited to Frank DeSomma, Brandon Klar.
Application Number | 20150198409 14/596018 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 53521086 |
Filed Date | 2015-07-16 |
United States Patent
Application |
20150198409 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
DeSomma; Frank ; et
al. |
July 16, 2015 |
HAND GUARD WITH THREE DIMENSIONAL END PROFILE
Abstract
A semi-automatic or automatic firearm comprising a hand guard
that includes a three dimensional end profile. The three
dimensional end profile can depict subject matter related to
sporting, outdoors, military, and hunting-related interests, such
as the head and face of a warthog or peccary. The firearm can also
include a bipod which includes feet configured and shaped to
resemble animal feet, such as the hooves of a warthog or
peccary.
Inventors: |
DeSomma; Frank; (Glendale,
AZ) ; Klar; Brandon; (Mesa, AZ) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Patriot Ordnance Factory, Inc. |
Phoenix |
AZ |
US |
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Assignee: |
Patriot Ordnance Factory,
Inc.
Phoenix
AZ
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Family ID: |
53521086 |
Appl. No.: |
14/596018 |
Filed: |
January 13, 2015 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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61926789 |
Jan 13, 2014 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
42/71.01 ;
42/94 |
Current CPC
Class: |
F41A 23/08 20130101;
F41C 23/16 20130101; F41H 3/00 20130101 |
International
Class: |
F41C 23/16 20060101
F41C023/16; F41A 23/08 20060101 F41A023/08 |
Claims
1. A firearm comprising: a hand guard comprising a hollow
cylindrical body having a breach end and receiver end; and a three
dimensional end profile located at the breach end of the body of
the hand guard.
2. The firearm of claim 1, wherein the three dimensional end
profile comprises a depiction of a head of a warthog or
peccary.
3. A firearm comprising: a firearm body; and a bipod coupled to the
firearm body, wherein the bipod comprises at least one foot, and
wherein the at least one foot comprises a depiction of a hoof of an
animal.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims the benefit of and priority to U.S.
Ser. No. 61/926,789, entitled "HAND GUARD WITH THREE DIMENSIONAL
END PROFILE" filed on Jan. 13, 2014, which is incorporated herein
by reference in its entirety for any purpose.
FIELD OF INVENTION
[0002] This invention relates to firearms. More particularly, the
present invention relates to firearms having a hand guard with a
three dimensional profile located at the firing end.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Firearms such as AR10, AR15 or M16 type firearms frequently
utilize accessories to personalize and customize the appearance and
performance of the firearm. For example, various hand guards can be
positioned concentrically around the barrel of such rifles to
provide a suitable grip.
SUMMARY
[0004] In various embodiments, a firearm may comprise a hand guard
and a three dimensional end profile. The hand guard may comprise a
hollow cylindrical body having a breach end and receiver end. The
three dimensional end profile may be located at and/or disposed on
the breach end of the body of the hand guard. The three dimensional
end profile may comprise a depiction of a head of a warthog or
peccary.
[0005] In various embodiments, a firearm may comprise a firearm and
a bipod. The bipod may be coupled to the firearm body. The bipod
may comprise at least one foot. The at least one foot may comprise
a depiction of a hoof of an animal.
[0006] The forgoing features and elements may be combined in
various combinations without exclusivity, unless expressly
indicated herein otherwise. These features and elements as well as
the operation of the disclosed embodiments will become more
apparent in light of the following description and accompanying
drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0007] The subject matter of the present disclosure is particularly
pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the
specification. A more complete understanding of the present
disclosure, however, may best be obtained by referring to the
detailed description and claims when considered in connection with
the drawing figures, wherein like numerals denote like
elements.
[0008] FIG. 1 is a side view of a firearm having a hand guard in
accordance with the present disclosure;
[0009] FIGS. 2A and 2B are side and perspective views,
respectively, of a firearm having a hand guard in accordance with
the present disclosure; and
[0010] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a foot of a bipod in
accordance with the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0011] Persons skilled in the art will readily appreciate that
various aspects of the present disclosure can be realized by any
number of methods and apparatuses configured to perform the
intended functions. Stated differently, other methods and
apparatuses can be incorporated herein to perform the intended
functions. It should also be noted that the accompanying drawing
figures referred to herein are not all drawn to scale, but can be
exaggerated to illustrate various aspects of the present
disclosure, and in that regard, the drawing figures should not be
construed as limiting.
[0012] Furthermore, any reference to singular includes plural
embodiments, and any reference to more than one component or step
may include a singular embodiment or step. Also, any reference to
attached, fixed, connected or the like may include permanent,
removable, temporary, partial, full and/or any other possible
attachment option. Additionally, any reference to without contact
(or similar phrases) may also include reduced contact or minimal
contact.
[0013] Different cross-hatching and/or surface shading may be used
throughout the figures to denote different parts but not
necessarily to denote the same or different materials.
[0014] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary firearm 100 having a hand
guard 108. In various embodiments firearm 100 comprises an
auto-loading rifle of the AR10, AR15 or M16 type. Hand guard 108
can be coupled to firearm 100 by any suitable means and/or
structure including, for example, attaching hand guard 108 to an
upper receiver assembly 102 of firearm 100 through temporary,
semi-permanent, and/or permanent means. For example, hand guard 108
can be attached to upper receiver assembly 102 by one or more
fastening screws 106. Any manner of coupling hand guard 108 with a
firearm is within the scope of the present disclosure.
[0015] With reference to FIGS. 2A and 2B, hand guard 108 can
comprise, for example, a hollow, generally cylindrical body 110
having a receiver end 112 and a breach end 114. In various
embodiments, body 110 can comprise a metal capable of providing a
sufficiently cool surface suitable for contact by the operator of
the firearm, yet strong enough to sustain incidental impact.
Further, the material of body 110 can comprise a metal that is
lightweight. For example, body 110 can comprise an extruded
aluminum.
[0016] In various embodiments, body 110 comprises at least one rail
segment 118. For example, body 110 can comprise multiple rail
segments 118, including rail segments oriented parallel to a
longitudinal axis extending through body 110 and positioned
approximately 90 degrees from each other. Stated another way, body
110 can comprise rail segments on the top, bottom, and/or sides of
hand guard 108. In various embodiments, hand rail segments 118 can
be coupled to hand guard 108 through temporary, semi-permanent,
and/or permanent means. Any number and configuration of rail
segments 118 relative to body 110 is within the scope of the
present disclosure.
[0017] Body 110 can further comprise, for example, one or more
voids 116. Voids 116 can comprise a mass of material removed or
absent from body 110 in a general shape, such as an oval or
rectangle. In various embodiments, a plurality of voids 116 of the
same general shape can be oriented generally parallel to each other
along body 110 to reduce the total weight of hand guard 108.
Further, voids 116 having different shapes and/or configurations
can be used in conjunction. For example, body 110 can comprise a
plurality of voids 116 having a first shape and voids 116 having a
second shape. The use of any shape, size, or configuration of voids
in body 110 is within the scope of the present disclosure.
[0018] In various embodiments, hand guard 108 comprises a three
dimensional end profile 120. For example, three dimensional end
profile 120 can be located at breach end 114 of body 110. Three
dimensional end profile 120 can comprise, for example, a shape
formed by the removal or absence of material in body 110. In
various embodiments, three dimensional end profile 120 is formed by
removing material (by, for example, milling and/or routing) in a
desired shape and configuration from the breach end 114 of body
110. For example, three dimensional end profile 120 can comprise
one or more voids shaped such that, when viewed together, an
intended image is presented.
[0019] Three dimensional end profile 120 can comprise, for example,
a shape that, when viewed from a particular perspective, represents
subject matter related to sporting, outdoors, military, and
hunting-related interests. For example, three dimensional end
profile 120 can resemble an animal, such as a hog, peccary, eagle,
or other animal. With continued reference to FIGS. 2A and 2B,
exemplary three dimensional end profile 120 resembles a warthog in
that two upward, pointed protrusions suggest the tusks of a hog,
and the top and uppermost sides of body 110 at breach end 114
suggests the snout of a hog. In other embodiments, three
dimensional end profile 120 can resemble a distinct aspect of a
military vehicle, such as the nose of a military aircraft, e.g., a
P-51 Mustang. Although illustrated and described with reference to
particular examples, any three dimensional end profile 120 of hand
guide 108 that represents a three dimensional depiction of a
desired image is within the scope of the present disclosure.
[0020] In various embodiments, firearm 100 further comprises a
bipod 130. Bipod 130 can be removably attached to firearm 100 to
provide improved stability and a superior firing position to the
operator. Bipod 130 can comprise, for example, two legs 132 coupled
to a mount 134. For example, bipod 130 can be temporarily or
semi-permanently mounted to hand guard 108 at or near breach end
114. In such embodiments, mount 134 of bipod 130 can be configured
to detachably couple to a rail segment 118.
[0021] Bipod 130 can further comprise one or more feet 136. For
example, one foot 136 can be coupled to each leg 132. In various
embodiments, feet 136 are configured to provide improved stability
to firearm 100 by providing a larger contact area with a surface.
Foot 136 can, for example, also be configured such that, when
viewed from a particular perspective, the overall shape of foot 136
depicts subject matter related to sporting, outdoors, military, and
hunting-related interests. For example, as illustrated in FIGS. 1
and 3, feet 136 can resemble the feet and/or hooves of an animal,
such as a warthog or peccary. Although illustrated and described
with reference to particular examples, any foot 136 of bipod 130
that depicts a desired image is within the scope of the present
disclosure.
[0022] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art, after
reading the present disclosure that various modifications and
variations can be made in the present disclosure without departing
from the spirit or scope of the disclosure. Thus, it is intended
that the present disclosure cover the modifications and variations
of this disclosure provided they come within the scope of the
appended claims and their equivalents.
[0023] Benefits, other advantages, and solutions to problems have
been described herein with regard to specific embodiments.
Furthermore, the connecting lines shown in the various figures
contained herein are intended to represent exemplary functional
relationships and/or physical couplings between the various
elements. It should be noted that many alternative or additional
functional relationships or physical connections may be present in
a practical system. However, the benefits, advantages, solutions to
problems, and any elements that may cause any benefit, advantage,
or solution to occur or become more pronounced are not to be
construed as critical, required, or essential features or elements
of the inventions. The scope of the inventions is accordingly to be
limited by nothing other than the appended claims, in which
reference to an element in the singular is not intended to mean
"one and only one" unless explicitly so stated, but rather "one or
more." Moreover, where a phrase similar to "at least one of A, B,
or C" is used in the claims, it is intended that the phrase be
interpreted to mean that A alone may be present in an embodiment, B
alone may be present in an embodiment, C alone may be present in an
embodiment, or that any combination of the elements A, B and C may
be present in a single embodiment; for example, A and B, A and C, B
and C, or A and B and C.
[0024] Systems, methods and apparatus are provided herein. In the
detailed description herein, references to "one embodiment", "an
embodiment", "various embodiments", etc., indicate that the
embodiment described may include a particular feature, structure,
or characteristic, but every embodiment may not necessarily include
the particular feature, structure, or characteristic. Moreover,
such phrases are not necessarily referring to the same embodiment.
Further, when a particular feature, structure, or characteristic is
described in connection with an embodiment, it is submitted that it
is within the knowledge of one skilled in the art to affect such
feature, structure, or characteristic in connection with other
embodiments whether or not explicitly described. After reading the
description, it will be apparent to one skilled in the relevant
art(s) how to implement the disclosure in alternative
embodiments.
[0025] Furthermore, no element, component, or method step in the
present disclosure is intended to be dedicated to the public
regardless of whether the element, component, or method step is
explicitly recited in the claims. No claim element herein is to be
construed under the provisions of 35 U.S.C. 112(f), unless the
element is expressly recited using the phrase "means for." As used
herein, the terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variation
thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that
a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of
elements does not include only those elements but may include other
elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method,
article, or apparatus.
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