U.S. patent application number 16/112427 was filed with the patent office on 2019-02-28 for ambidextrous stabilization for firearms.
The applicant listed for this patent is Strike Industries, Inc.. Invention is credited to David Hyung Chin, YiHuei Jen, Garrett O'Neill Keller.
Application Number | 20190063869 16/112427 |
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Family ID | 65437041 |
Filed Date | 2019-02-28 |
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United States Patent
Application |
20190063869 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Keller; Garrett O'Neill ; et
al. |
February 28, 2019 |
Ambidextrous Stabilization For Firearms
Abstract
Various solutions to aide in the one-handed usage of certain
types of firearms, such as pistols/handguns, are described. Each
solution is a type of stabilizer that aids in stabilization of a
large pistol, such as an AR pattern pistol, against the forearm of
the user. By adding an additional point of contact for the firearm,
greater stability is achieved, thus allowing for safer and more
accurate operation of the firearm. Various implementations in
accordance with the present disclosure allow for easy ambidextrous
use without sacrificing stability.
Inventors: |
Keller; Garrett O'Neill;
(Santa Ana, CA) ; Chin; David Hyung; (Irvine,
CA) ; Jen; YiHuei; (Santa Ana, CA) |
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Applicant: |
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Strike Industries, Inc. |
Santa Ana |
CA |
US |
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Family ID: |
65437041 |
Appl. No.: |
16/112427 |
Filed: |
August 24, 2018 |
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Application
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Patent Number |
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62550413 |
Aug 25, 2017 |
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Current U.S.
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1/1 |
Current CPC
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F41A 35/06 20130101;
F41C 33/001 20130101; F41C 23/10 20130101; F41C 23/12 20130101;
F41C 23/14 20130101 |
International
Class: |
F41C 23/12 20060101
F41C023/12; F41C 23/14 20060101 F41C023/14; F41C 23/10 20060101
F41C023/10 |
Claims
1. An apparatus, comprising: a buffer tube comprising: a tubular
portion which is generally cylindrical in shape, the tubular
portion comprising a first distal end and a second distal end
opposite the first distal end, the first distal end configured to
be mechanically received in a firearm; and an attachment portion
extending from a portion of an exterior surface of the tubular
portion between the first distal end and the second distal end.
2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the attachment portion
comprises a plurality of protrusions configured to accommodatingly
mate with a MIL-STD-1913 rail, a Standardization Agreement 2324
rail, a Picatinny rail, a Weaver rail, a STANAG 4694 rail, a NATO
accessory rail, an accessory mounting rail, or a combination
thereof.
3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first distal end is
threaded and configured to be screwed into a receiver of an AR-type
firearm.
4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the tubular portion comprises
a hollow tube having a hole open at the first distal end and closed
off at the second distal end.
5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the tubular portion further
comprises one or more grooves on an exterior surface of the tubular
portion and extending along a longitudinal direction of the tubular
portion.
6. An apparatus, comprising: a stabilizer comprising: a body
comprising an upper side, a left side and a right side opposite the
left side, wherein the upper side comprises a groove extending
along a longitudinal direction of the body, the groove configured
to accommodate an object having a shape similar to an accessory
mounting rail, and wherein the upper side further comprises a
through hole traversing the body and connecting the left side and
the right side of the body to allow a pin, a bolt or a screw to
secure the object to the body when the object is received in the
groove by sliding into the groove along the longitudinal
direction.
7. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein each of the left side and the
right side of the body comprises a concave surface.
8. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein each of the left side and the
right side of the body comprises a frictional interface.
9. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein the frictional interface
comprises a non-slip material, a non-permanent adhesive material,
or a felt material.
10. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein the frictional interface
comprises a material made of silicone, rubber, nanotubes, or a
combination thereof.
11. An apparatus, comprising: a stabilizer comprising: a body
comprising an upper side, a left side and a right side opposite the
left side, wherein the body comprises a hole on a front side
thereof and extending partially into the body along a longitudinal
direction of the body, the hole configured to accommodate a buffer
tube of a firearm, and wherein the body further comprises a through
hole to allow a pin, a bolt or a screw to secure the buffer tube to
the body when the buffer tube is received in the hole.
12. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein each of the left side and
the right side of the body comprises a concave surface.
13. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein each of the left side and
the right side of the body comprises a frictional interface.
14. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein the frictional interface
comprises a non-slip material, a non-permanent adhesive material,
or a felt material.
15. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein the frictional interface
comprises a material made of silicone, rubber, nanotubes, or a
combination thereof.
16. An apparatus, comprising: a stabilizer comprising: a body
comprising an upper side, a left side and a right side opposite the
left side, wherein the body comprises a first hole and a second
hole on a front side thereof and extending partially into the body
along a longitudinal direction of the body, each of the first hole
and the second hole configured to accommodate a guiding rod of a
firearm, and wherein the body further comprises a first through
hole and a second through hole each of which allowing a pin, a bolt
or a screw to secure the respective guiding rod to the body when
the respective guiding rod is received in the hole.
17. The apparatus of claim 16, wherein each of the left side and
the right side of the body comprises a concave surface.
18. The apparatus of claim 16, wherein each of the left side and
the right side of the body comprises a frictional interface.
19. The apparatus of claim 18, wherein the frictional interface
comprises a non-slip material, a non-permanent adhesive material,
or a felt material.
20. The apparatus of claim 18, wherein the frictional interface
comprises a material made of silicone, rubber, nanotubes, or a
combination thereof.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATION(S)
[0001] The present disclosure claims the priority benefit of U.S.
Provisional Patent Application No. 62/550,413, filed on 25 Aug.
2017, the content of which is herein incorporated by reference in
its entirety.
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0002] The present disclosure is generally related to firearms and,
more particularly, to ambidextrous stabilization for firearms.
BACKGROUND
[0003] Unless otherwise indicated herein, approaches described in
this section are not prior art to the claims listed below and are
not admitted as prior art by inclusion in this section.
[0004] By definition, a pistol or handgun is a firearm designed
such that a user should be able to fire the pistol or handgun from
one hand instead of both hands of the user. A large pistol or
handgun, such as an AR pistol, can be unwieldy due to its heavy
weight and large size. The point of balance on such firearms tend
to be forward biased, causing ergonomic difficulties and
instability.
[0005] Existing pistol braces are generally secured to the forearm
of the user via a strap, a sling or pressure. However, it is
disadvantageous to use such stabilizing mechanisms due to
inflexibility. Additionally, strap- or sling-type systems tend to
be difficult to reposition or adjust once secured to the forearm of
the user. Moreover, pressure-based systems usually do not
adequately secure the firearm to the forearm of the user.
SUMMARY
[0006] The following summary is illustrative only and is not
intended to be limiting in any way. That is, the following summary
is provided to introduce concepts, highlights, benefits and
advantages of the novel and non-obvious techniques described
herein. Select implementations are further described below in the
detailed description. Thus, the following summary is not intended
to identify essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor
is it intended for use in determining the scope of the claimed
subject matter.
[0007] The present disclosure provides various solutions to aide in
the one-handed usage of certain types of firearms such as
pistols/handguns. Each solution in accordance with the present
disclosure is a type of stabilizer that aids in stabilization of a
large pistol, such as an AR pattern pistol, against the forearm of
the user. By adding an additional point of contact for the firearm,
greater stability is achieved, thus allowing for safer and more
accurate operation of the firearm. Various implementations in
accordance with the present disclosure allow for easy ambidextrous
use without sacrificing stability.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0008] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further
understanding of the disclosure, and are incorporated in and
constitute a part of the present disclosure. The drawings
illustrate implementations of the disclosure and, together with the
description, serve to explain the principles of the disclosure. It
is appreciable that the drawings are not necessarily in scale as
some components may be shown to be out of proportion than the size
in actual implementation in order to clearly illustrate the concept
of the present disclosure.
[0009] FIG. 1A-FIG. 1D are diagrams of various views of a buffer
tube in accordance with an implementation of the present
disclosure.
[0010] FIG. 2A-FIG. 2E are diagrams of various views of an
ambidextrous stabilizer in accordance with an implementation of the
present disclosure.
[0011] FIG. 2F is a diagram of the buffer tube of FIG. 1A-FIG. 1D
and the ambidextrous stabilizer of FIG. 2A-FIG. 2E in use with a
lower receiver of a firearm in accordance with an implementation of
the present disclosure.
[0012] FIG. 2G is a diagram of an example of an ambidextrous
stabilizer in accordance with an implementation of the present
disclosure.
[0013] FIG. 3A-FIG. 3D are diagrams of various views of an
ambidextrous stabilizer in accordance with an implementation of the
present disclosure.
[0014] FIG. 3E is a diagram of the ambidextrous stabilizer of FIG.
3A-FIG. 3D in use with a lower receiver of a firearm in accordance
with an implementation of the present disclosure.
[0015] FIG. 3F is a diagram of an example of an ambidextrous
stabilizer in accordance with an implementation of the present
disclosure.
[0016] FIG. 4A-FIG. 4E are diagrams of various views of an
ambidextrous stabilizer in accordance with an implementation of the
present disclosure.
[0017] FIG. 4F is a diagram of the ambidextrous stabilizer of FIG.
4A-FIG. 4E in use with a lower receiver of a firearm in accordance
with an implementation of the present disclosure.
[0018] FIG. 4G is a diagram of an example of an ambidextrous
stabilizer in accordance with an implementation of the present
disclosure.
[0019] FIG. 5 is a diagram of an example scenario of an
ambidextrous stabilizer in use in accordance with an implementation
of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED IMPLEMENTATIONS
[0020] Detailed embodiments and implementations of the claimed
subject matters are disclosed herein. However, it shall be
understood that the disclosed embodiments and implementations are
merely illustrative of the claimed subject matters which may be
embodied in various forms. The present disclosure may, however, be
embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as
limited to the exemplary embodiments and implementations set forth
herein. Rather, these exemplary embodiments and implementations are
provided so that description of the present disclosure is thorough
and complete and will fully convey the scope of the present
disclosure to those skilled in the art. In the description below,
details of well-known features and techniques may be omitted to
avoid unnecessarily obscuring the presented embodiments and
implementations.
Overview
[0021] In various implementations, a stabilizer in accordance with
the present disclosure may secure a firearm to a forearm of a user
(whether the right forearm or the left forearm) via a hook-and-loop
attachment system that provides security in retention, while
maintaining flexibility and ambidexterity. At times, it may be
advantageous to switch the stabilizer from the user's dominant hand
to the user's non-dominant hand to fire, and such ambidexterity is
usually precluded by conventional strap-type systems.
[0022] In various implementations in accordance with the present
disclosure, the user may wear a cuff that has one half of a
hook-and-loop attachment system or another type of attachment
system, and a stabilizer in accordance with the present disclosure
may be covered by a corresponding other half of the attachment
system. In some implementations, the stabilizer may be used with
the attachment system. Alternatively, the stabilizer may be used
without the attachment system.
[0023] In some implementations, a contact surface of the stabilizer
which comes in contact with the forearm of the user when in use may
be curved. In some implementations, the stabilizer may include two
curved surfaces--a right contact surface on the right side thereof
and a left contact surface on the left side thereof as seen from a
perspective of the user. As such, regardless with which arm of the
user the stabilizer is used, the curvature of either contact
surface on the side of the stabilizer in contact with the user can
accommodate the forearm of the user. In some implementations, the
contact surface may include a frictional interface disposed thereon
so that no arm attachment is necessary. The frictional interface
may include, for example and without limitation, any kind of
non-slip, non-permanent adhesive material. With the frictional
interface, no arm attachment would be necessary as the frictional
interface provides friction between the stabilizer and the forearm
(or whatever is worn on the forearm) of the user.
[0024] In some implementations, a strong, impact resistant polymer
may be the material used to make the stabilizer. Alternatively, any
rigid or semi-rigid material may be used for the stabilizer. Some
example materials may include, for example and without limitation,
inflexible rubber, metal or metal alloy, and thermoplastics.
[0025] A stabilizer in accordance with the present disclosure may
be affixed to the firearm in one of several ways. For instance,
with an AR pistol, the stabilizer may be affixed to the receiver
extension of the AR pistol via one or more tensioning screws. If
the receiver extension has an integral accessory rail such as a
Picatinny type rail, the stabilizer may be attached to the firearm
via the accessory rail.
[0026] It is noteworthy that the overall shape and the method of
mounting/affixing the stabilizer may be changed without altering
the intention of the present disclosure. Moreover, the material(s)
used for the stabilizer should be rigid and strong enough to
withstand normal use of a firearm part.
Buffer Tube with Picatinny Rail
[0027] FIG. 1A-FIG. 1D illustrate various views of a buffer tube
110 in accordance with an implementation of the present disclosure.
Description of buffer tube 110 below is provided with reference to
FIG. 1A-FIG. 1D.
[0028] In some implementations, buffer tube 110 may include a
tubular portion and an attachment portion. The tubular portion may
be generally cylindrical in shape. The tubular portion may include
a first distal end (e.g., front end) and a second distal end (e.g.,
rear end) opposite the first distal end. The first distal end may
be configured to be mechanically received in a firearm (e.g., an
AR-type pistol). The attachment portion may extend from a portion
of an exterior surface of the tubular portion between the first
distal end and the second distal end. In some implementations, the
attachment portion may include a plurality of protrusions or
serrations configured to accommodatingly mate with a MIL-STD-1913
rail, a Standardization Agreement 2324 rail, a Picatinny rail, a
Weaver rail, a STANAG 4694 rail, a NATO accessory rail, an
accessory mounting rail, or a combination thereof.
[0029] In some implementations, the first distal end may be
threaded and configured to be screwed into a receiver of an AR-type
firearm.
[0030] In some implementations, the tubular portion may include a
hollow tube having a hole open at the first distal end and closed
off at the second distal end.
[0031] In some implementations, the tubular portion may also
include one or more grooves on an exterior surface of the tubular
portion and extending along a longitudinal direction of the tubular
portion.
Stabilizer and Buffer Tube with Picatinny Rail
[0032] FIG. 2A-FIG. 2E illustrate various views of an ambidextrous
stabilizer 220 in accordance with an implementation of the present
disclosure. Description of ambidextrous stabilizer 220 below is
provided with reference to FIG. 2A-FIG. 2E.
[0033] Ambidextrous stabilizer 220 may include a body that has an
upper side, a left side and a right side opposite the left side.
The upper side may include a groove or slot extending along a
longitudinal direction of the body. The groove or slot may be
configured to accommodate an object having a shape similar to an
accessory mounting rail (e.g., the attachment portion of buffer
tube 110). The upper side of the body may also include a through
hole traversing the body and connecting the left side and the right
side of the body to allow a pin, a bolt or a screw to secure the
object to the body when the object is received in the groove or
slot by sliding into the groove or slot along the longitudinal
direction.
[0034] In some implementations, each of the left side and the right
side of the body may include a curved surface which may be a
concave surface. The curvature of the curved surface on the left
side and the curvature of the curved surface on the right side may
be mirror image of each other. This feature allows ambidextrous
stabilizer 220 to be equally usable by a right-handed user as well
as a left-handed user.
[0035] In some implementations, each of the left side and the right
side of the body of ambidextrous stabilizer 220 may include a
frictional interface. In some implementations, the frictional
interface may include a non-slip material, a non-permanent adhesive
material, or a felt material. In some implementations, the
frictional interface may include a material made of silicone,
rubber, nanotubes, or a combination thereof.
[0036] FIG. 2F illustrates buffer tube 110 and ambidextrous
stabilizer 220 in use with a lower receiver 230 of a firearm 220 in
accordance with an implementation of the present disclosure. In the
example shown in FIG. 2F, the first distal end (e.g., front end) of
buffer tube 110 may be received in lower receiver 230 of firearm
200. Additionally, ambidextrous stabilizer 220 and buffer tube 110
may be mechanically coupled to each other with the attachment
portion of buffer tube 110 received in (by sliding into) the groove
or slot on the upper side of ambidextrous stabilizer 220.
[0037] FIG. 2G illustrates an example of an ambidextrous stabilizer
222 in accordance with an implementation of the present disclosure.
That is, ambidextrous stabilizer 222 may be an example
implementation of ambidextrous stabilizer 220. Accordingly,
ambidextrous stabilizer 222 may be configured with at least those
features of ambidextrous stabilizer 220 described above. Referring
to FIG. 2G, ambidextrous stabilizer 220 may also include a slit
225. Slit 225 may be configured to allow a lanyard, string or strap
to pass through as part of or functioning as part of a sling.
Stabilizer for Conventional Buffer Tube on Firearm
[0038] FIG. 3A-FIG. 3D are diagrams of various views of an
ambidextrous stabilizer 320 in accordance with an implementation of
the present disclosure. Description of ambidextrous stabilizer 320
below is provided with reference to FIG. 3A-FIG. 3D.
[0039] Ambidextrous stabilizer 320 may include a body that has an
upper side, a left side and a right side opposite the left side.
The body may include a hole on a front side thereof and extending
partially into the body along a longitudinal direction of the body.
The hole may be configured to accommodate or otherwise receive a
buffer tube of a firearm. The body may also include a through hole
to allow a pin, a bolt or a screw to secure the buffer tube to the
body when the buffer tube is received in the hole. In some
implementations, the hole may be a through hole that traverses the
body from the front side to the rear side thereof. In some
implementations, the hole may be a non-through hole that recesses
partially into the body but not traverse all the way through.
[0040] In some implementations, each of the left side and the right
side of the body may include a curved surface which may be a
concave surface. The curvature of the curved surface on the left
side and the curvature of the curved surface on the right side may
be mirror image of each other. This feature allows ambidextrous
stabilizer 320 to be equally usable by a right-handed user as well
as a left-handed user.
[0041] In some implementations, each of the left side and the right
side of the body of ambidextrous stabilizer 320 may include a
frictional interface. In some implementations, the frictional
interface may include a non-slip material, a non-permanent adhesive
material, or a felt material. In some implementations, the
frictional interface may include a material made of silicone,
rubber, nanotubes, or a combination thereof.
[0042] FIG. 3E illustrates ambidextrous stabilizer 320 in use with
a lower receiver 330 of a firearm 300 in accordance with an
implementation of the present disclosure. In the example shown in
FIG. 3E, ambidextrous stabilizer 320 and a buffer tube of firearm
300 may be mechanically coupled to each other with a portion of the
buffer tube received in (by sliding into) the hole on the body of
ambidextrous stabilizer 320.
[0043] FIG. 3F illustrates an example of an ambidextrous stabilizer
322 in accordance with an implementation of the present disclosure.
That is, ambidextrous stabilizer 322 may be an example
implementation of ambidextrous stabilizer 320. Accordingly,
ambidextrous stabilizer 322 may be configured with at least those
features of ambidextrous stabilizer 320 described above. Referring
to FIG. 3F, ambidextrous stabilizer 320 may also include a slit
325. Slit 325 may be configured to allow a lanyard, string or strap
to pass through as part of or functioning as part of a sling.
Stabilizer for Personal Defense Weapon (PDW) Stock on Firearm
[0044] FIG. 4A-FIG. 4E illustrate various views of an ambidextrous
stabilizer 420 in accordance with an implementation of the present
disclosure. Description of ambidextrous stabilizer 420 below is
provided with reference to FIG. 4A-FIG. 4E.
[0045] Ambidextrous stabilizer 420 may include a body that has an
upper side, a left side and a right side opposite the left side.
The body may include a first hole and a second hole on a front side
thereof and extending partially into the body along a longitudinal
direction of the body. Each of the first hole and the second hole
may be configured to accommodate or otherwise receive a guiding rod
of a firearm. The body may also include a first through hole and a
second through hole each of which allowing a pin, a bolt or a screw
to secure the respective guiding rod to the body when the
respective guiding rod is received in the hole. In some
implementations, each of the first hole and the second hole may be
a through hole that traverses the body from the front side to the
rear side thereof. In some implementations, each of the first hole
and the second hole may be a non-through hole that recesses
partially into the body but not traverse all the way through.
[0046] In some implementations, each of the left side and the right
side of the body may include a curved surface which may be a
concave surface. The curvature of the curved surface on the left
side and the curvature of the curved surface on the right side may
be mirror image of each other. This feature allows ambidextrous
stabilizer 420 to be equally usable by a right-handed user as well
as a left-handed user.
[0047] In some implementations, each of the left side and the right
side of the body of ambidextrous stabilizer 420 may include a
frictional interface. In some implementations, the frictional
interface may include a non-slip material, a non-permanent adhesive
material, or a felt material. In some implementations, the
frictional interface may include a material made of silicone,
rubber, nanotubes, or a combination thereof.
[0048] FIG. 4F illustrates ambidextrous stabilizer 420 in use with
a lower receiver 430 of a firearm 400 in accordance with an
implementation of the present disclosure. In the example shown in
FIG. 4F, ambidextrous stabilizer 420 and two guiding rods of
firearm 400 may be mechanically coupled together with a portion of
each of the two guiding rods received in (by sliding into) a
respective hole (first hole/second hole) on the body of
ambidextrous stabilizer 420.
[0049] FIG. 4G illustrates an example of an ambidextrous stabilizer
422 in accordance with an implementation of the present disclosure.
That is, ambidextrous stabilizer 422 may be an example
implementation of ambidextrous stabilizer 420. Accordingly,
ambidextrous stabilizer 422 may be configured with at least those
features of ambidextrous stabilizer 420 described above. Referring
to FIG. 4G, ambidextrous stabilizer 420 may also include a slit
425. Slit 425 may be configured to allow a lanyard, string or strap
to pass through as part of or functioning as part of a sling.
Illustrative Implementations
[0050] FIG. 5 illustrates an example scenario 500 of an
ambidextrous stabilizer 530 in use in accordance with an
implementation of the present disclosure. In example scenario 500,
ambidextrous stabilizer 530 may represent any of ambidextrous
stabilizer 220, ambidextrous stabilizer 320, ambidextrous
stabilizer 420, and any derivatives thereof.
[0051] Referring to part (A) of FIG. 5, in example scenario 500 a
forearm 510 of a user (not shown) may wear a wearable piece 520
that will come in direct contact with ambidextrous stabilizer 530.
Wearable piece 520 may be, for example and without limitation, a
part of a long sleeve of a shirt or jacket, a hook-and-loop
attachment (e.g., with a Velcro.TM. hook and a Velcro.TM. loop), or
something that wraps around the forearm 510. In the example shown
in FIG. 5, wearable piece 520 is a hook-and-loop attachment with a
hook portion 522 and a loop portion 524. When wrapped around the
forearm 510, the hook portion 522 and loop portion 524 come in
contact with each other to mechanically secure wearable piece 520
to the forearm 510.
[0052] Referring to parts (B), (C) and (D) of FIG. 5, with
ambidextrous stabilizer 530 installed on a firearm 540 (e.g., an
AR-type pistol) and the user holding a pistol grip of firearm 540,
wearable piece 520 comes in contact with the frictional interface
on the curved surface of the body of ambidextrous stabilizer 530.
Friction between wearable piece 520 and the frictional interface
help reduce movement of ambidextrous stabilizer 530 relative to
forearm 510, thereby achieving stabilization of firearm 540 by
reducing forward and backward movements as well as pivotal
movements of firearm 540 relative to forearm 510.
[0053] It is noteworthy that, although the forearm 510 appears to
be the right forearm of the user, example scenario 500 is equally
applicable when the user uses the left forearm in conjunction with
ambidextrous stabilizer 530.
Feature Highlight
[0054] In view of the above, select features of various designs in
accordance with the present disclosure are highlighted below.
[0055] In one aspect, an apparatus may include a buffer tube. The
buffer tube may include a tubular portion and an attachment
portion. The tubular portion may be generally cylindrical in shape,
and the tubular portion may include a first distal end and a second
distal end opposite the first distal end. The first distal end may
be configured to be mechanically received in a firearm. The
attachment portion may extend from a portion of an exterior surface
of the tubular portion between the first distal end and the second
distal end.
[0056] In some implementations, the attachment portion may include
a plurality of protrusions configured to accommodatingly mate with
a MIL-STD-1913 rail, a Standardization Agreement 2324 rail, a
Picatinny rail, a Weaver rail, a STANAG 4694 rail, a NATO accessory
rail, an accessory mounting rail, or a combination thereof.
[0057] In some implementations, the first distal end may be
threaded and configured to be screwed into a receiver of an AR-type
firearm.
[0058] In some implementations, the tubular portion may include a
hollow tube having a hole open at the first distal end and closed
off at the second distal end.
[0059] In some implementations, the tubular portion may further
include one or more grooves on an exterior surface of the tubular
portion and extending along a longitudinal direction of the tubular
portion.
[0060] In one aspect, an apparatus may include a stabilizer. The
stabilizer may include a body having an upper side, a left side and
a right side opposite the left side. The upper side may include a
groove extending along a longitudinal direction of the body. The
groove may be configured to accommodate an object having a shape
similar to an accessory mounting rail. The upper side may also
include a through hole traversing the body and connecting the left
side and the right side of the body to allow a pin, a bolt or a
screw to secure the object to the body when the object is received
in the groove by sliding into the groove along the longitudinal
direction.
[0061] In some implementations, each of the left side and the right
side of the body may include a concave surface.
[0062] In some implementations, each of the left side and the right
side of the body may include a frictional interface.
[0063] In some implementations, the frictional interface may
include a non-slip material, a non-permanent adhesive material, or
a felt material.
[0064] In some implementations, the frictional interface may
include a material made of silicone, rubber, nanotubes, or a
combination thereof.
[0065] In one aspect, an apparatus may include a stabilizer. The
stabilizer may include a body having an upper side, a left side and
a right side opposite the left side. The body may include a hole on
a front side thereof and extending partially into the body along a
longitudinal direction of the body. The hole may be configured to
accommodate a buffer tube of a firearm. The body may also include a
through hole to allow a pin, a bolt or a screw to secure the buffer
tube to the body when the buffer tube is received in the hole.
[0066] In some implementations, each of the left side and the right
side of the body may include a concave surface.
[0067] In some implementations, each of the left side and the right
side of the body may include a frictional interface.
[0068] In some implementations, the frictional interface may
include a non-slip material, a non-permanent adhesive material, or
a felt material.
[0069] In some implementations, the frictional interface may
include a material made of silicone, rubber, nanotubes, or a
combination thereof.
[0070] In one aspect, an apparatus may include a stabilizer. The
stabilizer may include a body having an upper side, a left side and
a right side opposite the left side. The body may include a first
hole and a second hole on a front side thereof and extending
partially into the body along a longitudinal direction of the body.
Each of the first hole and the second hole may be configured to
accommodate a guiding rod of a firearm. The body may also include a
first through hole and a second through hole each of which allowing
a pin, a bolt or a screw to secure the respective guiding rod to
the body when the respective guiding rod is received in the
hole.
[0071] In some implementations, each of the left side and the right
side of the body may include a concave surface.
[0072] In some implementations, each of the left side and the right
side of the body may include a frictional interface.
[0073] In some implementations, the frictional interface may
include a non-slip material, a non-permanent adhesive material, or
a felt material.
[0074] In some implementations, the frictional interface may
include a material made of silicone, rubber, nanotubes, or a
combination thereof.
Additional Notes
[0075] The herein-described subject matter sometimes illustrates
different components contained within, or connected with, different
other components. It is to be understood that such depicted
architectures are merely examples, and that in fact many other
architectures can be implemented which achieve the same
functionality. In a conceptual sense, any arrangement of components
to achieve the same functionality is effectively "associated" such
that the desired functionality is achieved. Hence, any two
components herein combined to achieve a particular functionality
can be seen as "associated with" each other such that the desired
functionality is achieved, irrespective of architectures or
intermedial components. Likewise, any two components so associated
can also be viewed as being "operably connected", or "operably
coupled", to each other to achieve the desired functionality, and
any two components capable of being so associated can also be
viewed as being "operably couplable", to each other to achieve the
desired functionality. Specific examples of operably couplable
include but are not limited to physically mateable and/or
physically interacting components and/or wirelessly interactable
and/or wirelessly interacting components and/or logically
interacting and/or logically interactable components.
[0076] Further, with respect to the use of substantially any plural
and/or singular terms herein, those having skill in the art can
translate from the plural to the singular and/or from the singular
to the plural as is appropriate to the context and/or application.
The various singular/plural permutations may be expressly set forth
herein for sake of clarity.
[0077] Moreover, it will be understood by those skilled in the art
that, in general, terms used herein, and especially in the appended
claims, e.g., bodies of the appended claims, are generally intended
as "open" terms, e.g., the term "including" should be interpreted
as "including but not limited to," the term "having" should be
interpreted as "having at least," the term "includes" should be
interpreted as "includes but is not limited to," etc. It will be
further understood by those within the art that if a specific
number of an introduced claim recitation is intended, such an
intent will be explicitly recited in the claim, and in the absence
of such recitation no such intent is present. For example, as an
aid to understanding, the following appended claims may contain
usage of the introductory phrases "at least one" and "one or more"
to introduce claim recitations. However, the use of such phrases
should not be construed to imply that the introduction of a claim
recitation by the indefinite articles "a" or "an" limits any
particular claim containing such introduced claim recitation to
implementations containing only one such recitation, even when the
same claim includes the introductory phrases "one or more" or "at
least one" and indefinite articles such as "a" or "an," e.g., "a"
and/or "an" should be interpreted to mean "at least one" or "one or
more;" the same holds true for the use of definite articles used to
introduce claim recitations. In addition, even if a specific number
of an introduced claim recitation is explicitly recited, those
skilled in the art will recognize that such recitation should be
interpreted to mean at least the recited number, e.g., the bare
recitation of "two recitations," without other modifiers, means at
least two recitations, or two or more recitations. Furthermore, in
those instances where a convention analogous to "at least one of A,
B, and C, etc." is used, in general such a construction is intended
in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the
convention, e.g., "a system having at least one of A, B, and C"
would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B
alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C
together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc. In those instances
where a convention analogous to "at least one of A, B, or C, etc."
is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense
one having skill in the art would understand the convention, e.g.,
"a system having at least one of A, B, or C" would include but not
be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B
together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C
together, etc. It will be further understood by those within the
art that virtually any disjunctive word and/or phrase presenting
two or more alternative terms, whether in the description, claims,
or drawings, should be understood to contemplate the possibilities
of including one of the terms, either of the terms, or both terms.
For example, the phrase "A or B" will be understood to include the
possibilities of "A" or "B" or "A and B."
[0078] From the foregoing, it will be appreciated that various
implementations of the present disclosure have been described
herein for purposes of illustration, and that various modifications
may be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the
present disclosure. Accordingly, the various implementations
disclosed herein are not intended to be limiting, with the true
scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims.
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