U.S. patent application number 14/879484 was filed with the patent office on 2016-05-26 for firearm with shotgun receiver and stabilizing brace adaptor.
The applicant listed for this patent is Eric Lemoine. Invention is credited to Eric Lemoine.
Application Number | 20160146569 14/879484 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 56009871 |
Filed Date | 2016-05-26 |
United States Patent
Application |
20160146569 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Lemoine; Eric |
May 26, 2016 |
FIREARM WITH SHOTGUN RECEIVER AND STABILIZING BRACE ADAPTOR
Abstract
A firearm with shotgun receiver and stabilizing brace adaptor
includes a shotgun receiver assembly that is in communication with
a box-style shotgun shell magazine, a shotgun barrel, a tubular
magazine, a pump handle, a trigger assembly, a hand grip, and a
stabilizing brace adaptor. The stabilizing brace adaptor includes
an elongated tubular member having a threaded end, and a grip
connector that is interposed between the tubular member and the
hand grip.
Inventors: |
Lemoine; Eric; (Winter
Garden, FL) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
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Type |
Lemoine; Eric |
Winter Garden |
FL |
US |
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Family ID: |
56009871 |
Appl. No.: |
14/879484 |
Filed: |
October 9, 2015 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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14724331 |
May 28, 2015 |
9310159 |
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14879484 |
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62085004 |
Nov 26, 2014 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
42/6 |
Current CPC
Class: |
F41C 23/16 20130101;
F41C 7/02 20130101; F41C 23/20 20130101 |
International
Class: |
F41C 7/02 20060101
F41C007/02; F41C 23/16 20060101 F41C023/16 |
Claims
1. A firearm, comprising: a shotgun receiver assembly; a box-style
shotgun shell magazine that is removably secured to the receiver
assembly; a shotgun barrel that is in communication with the
receiver assembly; a tubular magazine that is in communication with
the receiver assembly; a pump handle that is in communication with
the tubular magazine; a trigger assembly that is in communication
with the receiver assembly; a hand grip that is in communication
with the receiver assembly; and a stabilizing brace adaptor that is
in communication with the hand grip, said adaptor functioning to
receive a stabilizing brace.
2. The firearm of claim 1, wherein the hand grip further comprises:
a pistol-style grip having a lower handle section with a plurality
of finger ridges located thereon.
3. The firearm of claim 2, further comprising: a mating collar that
is disposed along an upper end of the handle section, said mating
collar including a first end for engaging the receiver assembly,
and a second end for engaging the stabilizing brace adaptor.
4. The firearm of claim 3, further comprising: a central aperture
having one or more recessed channels that are disposed along the
second end of the mating collar.
5. The firearm of claim 4, wherein the stabilizing brace adaptor
comprises: a grip connector that includes a first end that is
defined by a protrusion and one or more outward radiating channels
disposed thereon, each of said protrusion and one or more outward
radiating channels functioning to engage the central aperture and
one or more recessed channels of the mating collar, respectively,
and a second end that is defined by a generally circular member
having a threaded central aperture therein.
6. The firearm of claim 5, wherein the stabilizing brace adaptor
further comprises: a brace engagement member that includes an
elongated tubular member having a first end a second end, and a
plurality of threaded elements disposed along an outside surface of
the second end, wherein the second end of the brace engagement
member is removably secured to the threaded aperture of the grip
connector via the plurality of threaded elements.
7. The firearm of claim 6, wherein the brace engagement member is
constructed from a hollow piece of aluminum tubing having a length
of approximately 5 7/8 inches, and a diameter of approximately 1.2
inches.
8. The firearm of claim 6, wherein the stabilizing brace adaptor
further comprises: a locking ring that is interposed between the
brace engagement member and the grip connector.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. application Ser.
No. 14/724,331, filed May 28, 2015, which is a non-provisional
patent application of U.S. Application Ser. No. 62/085,004, filed
on Nov. 26, 2014, the contents of each of which are incorporated
herein by reference.
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0002] The present invention relates generally to firearms, more
particularly to a firearm having an adaptor for receiving a
stabilizing brace.
BACKGROUND
[0003] The statements in this section merely provide background
information related to the present disclosure and may not
constitute prior art.
[0004] The accuracy and proficiency of firing a weapon is greatly
influenced by the user's ability to securely grip the weapon in a
steady position while firing. This is especially true with respect
to weapons such as handguns, for example, wherein the weight of the
weapon is concentrated forward from the pistol-grip, and where
there is no shoulder stock or other means of securing the weapon to
the users body while firing. However, if the individual utilizing
the weapon has a physical disability that prevents them from being
able to firmly grip the handgun or steady the handgun for any
appreciable length of time, it can be nearly impossible for them to
accurately aim and fire the weapon.
[0005] As a result, there are known stabilizing braces which can
attach to pistols. Each of these devices typically includes a main
body having a strap or other such member that can physically secure
the pistol to a user's forearm. One such example is described in
U.S. Pat. No. 8,869,444, to Bosco, the contents of which are
incorporated herein by reference. Another known forearm grip
includes the SB 15 pistol stabilizing brace that is commercially
available from SIG SAUER.
[0006] Owing to the shape, weight, size and recoil involved, such
items have heretofore been designed and constructed to mate
exclusively with small caliber weapons such as handguns and small
riffles, for example. As such, disabled individuals have not been
able to enjoy many of the recent advances in shotgun technology,
such as the introduction of shotgun magazine receivers which can
accommodate and fire box-style removable magazines in a manner that
greatly reduces the recoil of the weapon while firing.
[0007] Accordingly, it would be beneficial to provide a Firearm
with a Shotgun Receiver assembly and an adaptor for receiving a
Stabilizing Brace, so as to allow a disabled and/or physically
challenged individual to accurately fire a pistol-gripped
shotgun.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0008] The present invention is directed to a firearm with shotgun
receiver and stabilizing brace adaptor. One embodiment of the
present invention can include a shotgun receiver assembly that is
in communication with a box-style shotgun shell magazine, a shotgun
barrel, a tubular magazine, a pump handle, a trigger assembly, a
hand grip, and a stabilizing brace adaptor. The receiver assembly
can function to receive and fire shotgun shells from the box-style
magazine, and the brace adaptor can extend from the rear portion of
the hand grip.
[0009] In another embodiment, the stabilizing brace adaptor can
include a grip connector that is physically secured onto the hand
grip, and a brace engagement member that is defined by an elongated
tubular member that is removably secured onto the grip connector.
The brace engagement member including a shape and dimension that is
suitable for engaging the central opening/passage of a commercially
available stabilizing brace.
[0010] Yet another embodiment of the present invention can include
a firearm having a barrel that is approximately 9 inches in length,
and an overall length of 27 inches.
[0011] This summary is provided merely to introduce certain
concepts and not to identify key or essential features of the
claimed subject matter.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] Presently preferred embodiments are shown in the drawings.
It should be appreciated, however, that the invention is not
limited to the precise arrangements and instrumentalities
shown.
[0013] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the firearm with shotgun
receiver and stabilizing brace adaptor, that is useful for
understanding the inventive concepts disclosed herein.
[0014] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the hand grip of the
firearm, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.
[0015] FIG. 3 is an exploded parts view of the stabilizing brace
adaptor, of the firearm, in accordance with another embodiment of
the invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0016] While the specification concludes with claims defining the
features of the invention that are regarded as novel, it is
believed that the invention will be better understood from a
consideration of the description in conjunction with the drawings.
As required, detailed embodiments of the present invention are
disclosed herein; however, it is to be understood that the
disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention which
can be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific structural
and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted
as limiting, but merely as a basis for the claims and as a
representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to
variously employ the inventive arrangements in virtually any
appropriately detailed structure. Further, the terms and phrases
used herein are not intended to be limiting but rather to provide
an understandable description of the invention.
[0017] Identical reference numerals are used for like elements of
the invention or elements of like function. For the sake of
clarity, only those reference numerals are shown in the individual
figures which are necessary for the description of the respective
figure. For purposes of this description, the terms "upper,"
"bottom," "right," "left," "front," "vertical," "horizontal," and
derivatives thereof shall relate to the invention as oriented in
FIG. 1.
[0018] FIGS. 1-3 illustrate one embodiment of a firearm with
shotgun receiver and stabilizing brace adaptor, that is useful for
understanding the inventive concepts disclosed herein. As shown,
the firearm 10 can include, essentially, a shotgun receiver
assembly 11, that is in communication with, a removable box-style
magazine 12, a shotgun barrel 13, a tubular magazine 14, a pump
handle 15, a trigger assembly 16, a hand grip 20, and a stabilizing
brace adaptor 30.
[0019] In the preferred embodiment, the receiver assembly 11 will
comprise the applicant's patented Pump Action Shotgun Receiver
Assembly, that is described in U.S. Pat. No. 8,756,846, the
contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. This
assembly functions to receive and fire shotgun shells from a
box-style removable magazine in a manner that produces extremely
little recoil, thereby reducing the difficulty in handling the
weapon, and greatly increasing the accuracy of the same. Of course,
the invention is not to be construed as limiting to the above, as
any number of other receiver assemblies are also contemplated.
[0020] As shown in FIG. 2, the device can preferably include a
pistol-style hand grip 20. As shown, the grip can include a lower
handle section 21 having a rough high-grip surface area 21a and a
plurality of finger ridges 21b located thereon. A mating collar 22
is disposed along the upper end of the handle section and functions
to engage the receiver assembly along a first side 22a. As shown,
the rear facing side of the mating collar includes a central
aperture 23 having one or more recessed channels 24 disposed
therein.
[0021] As described herein, the grip 20 can be constructed from any
number of strong, impact resistant materials such as metal,
plastic, wood or composite materials, for example, that are capable
of withstanding the rigors of weapon usage.
[0022] FIG. 3 is an exploded parts view of the stabilizing brace
adaptor 30. As shown, the adaptor can include a grip connector 31,
a brace engagement member 32, and an optional locking ring 33.
[0023] The grip connector 31 can include a first end that is
defined by a protrusion 31a having one or more outward radiating
channels 31a1 disposed thereon. The protrusion and channel(s)
including a shape and dimension that are complementary to that of
the above described aperture 23 and recessed channel(s) 24. In this
regard, the protrusion 31a can be inserted within the aperture and
secured therein via a bolt or other such hardware (not
illustrated). Of course, this is but one of many possible ways to
secure the grip connector to the grip.
[0024] The second end of the grip connector can include a generally
circular member 31b having a central aperture 31b1 with a plurality
of threaded elements 31b2 disposed therein.
[0025] The brace engagement member 32 can include an elongated,
generally tubular member having a first end 32a, and a second end
32b with a plurality of threaded elements 32b1 disposed along an
outside portion thereof. In the preferred embodiment, the
engagement member can be constructed from a hollow piece of
aluminum tubing having a length of approximately 5 7/8 inches, and
a diameter of approximately 1.2 inches. Such a dimension being
suitable for allowing the first end 32a to be positioned within the
central opening/passage of most commercially available stabilizing
braces, including those described herein above.
[0026] As should be apparent, the second end of the engagement
member 32b can be secured within the aperture 31b1 and maintained
in place via a locking ring, such as the illustrated castle nut 33,
for example. In this regard, the threaded elements 31b2 and 32b1
can act to securely connect the adaptor onto the above described
pistol grip in a secure and non-permanent manner. Threaded elements
having lands and grooves for securing complementary objects
together via a twisting motion are extremely well known.
Accordingly, no further description will be provided. Although
described above as utilizing threaded elements capable of creating
a secure attachment point between two objects when a rotational
force is applied thereto, this is for illustrative purposes only,
as any number of known connectors and components capable of
creating a removable seal between two items can also be
utilized.
[0027] As described herein, the firearm with shotgun receiver and
stabilizing brace adaptor 10 is designed to be utilized by disabled
and/or physically challenged individuals. As such, it is preferred
that firearm include a length that is as short and lightweight as
possible so as to allow for easy handling when used in conjunction
with a stabilizing forearm brace.
[0028] As such, in one preferred embodiment the barrel can include
a length of 9 inches, and the length of the entire firearm 10 can
be 27 inches (e.g., measured from the end of the barrel 13 to the
first end of the brace engagement member 32a). When utilized
properly with a suitable stabilizing brace, the resulting weapon is
advantageously classified by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
Firearms and Explosives as a fully legal "firearm" under the Gun
Control Act (GCA) of 1968.
[0029] Accordingly, the above described firearm with shotgun
receiver and stabilizing brace adaptor 10 can function to allow
disabled individuals with brace adaptors to accurately fire shotgun
shells from a box-style removable magazine in a novel manner.
[0030] As described herein, one or more elements of the firearm 10
can be secured together utilizing any number of known attachment
means such as, for example, screws, glue, compression fittings and
welds, among others. Moreover, although the above embodiments have
been described as including separate individual elements, the
inventive concepts disclosed herein are not so limiting. To this
end, one of skill in the art will recognize that one or more
individual elements such as the grip connector 31, and the brace
engagement member 32, for example, may be formed together as one
continuous element, either through manufacturing processes, such as
welding, casting, or molding, or through the use of a singular
piece of material milled or machined with the aforementioned
components forming identifiable sections thereof.
[0031] As to a further description of the manner and use of the
present invention, the same should be apparent from the above
description. Accordingly, no further discussion relating to the
manner of usage and operation will be provided.
[0032] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing
particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of
the invention. As used herein, the singular forms "a," "an," and
"the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood
that the terms "comprises" and/or "comprising," when used in this
specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers,
steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude
the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers,
steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.
[0033] The corresponding structures, materials, acts, and
equivalents of all means or step plus function elements in the
claims below are intended to include any structure, material, or
act for performing the function in combination with other claimed
elements as specifically claimed. The description of the present
invention has been presented for purposes of illustration and
description, but is not intended to be exhaustive or limited to the
invention in the form disclosed. Many modifications and variations
will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art without
departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. The
embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the
principles of the invention and the practical application, and to
enable others of ordinary skill in the art to understand the
invention for various embodiments with various modifications as are
suited to the particular use contemplated.
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