Firearm charging handle

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of my firearm charging handle showing front, bottom, and side surfaces of the handle.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of the firearm charging handle shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the firearm charging handle shown in FIG. 1

FIG. 4 is a back view of the firearm charging handle shown in FIG. 1

FIG. 5 is a first side view of the firearm charging handle shown in FIG. 1

FIG. 6 is a second side view of the firearm charging handle shown in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a top view of the firearm charging handle shown in FIG. 1.

The broken line showing is included for the purpose of illustrating portions of the article and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM An ornamental design for the firearm charging handle, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Underwood; Joshua A. (Salem, OR)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Underwood; Joshua A. Salem OR US
Appl. No.:	D/416,613
Filed:	March 23, 2012

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Current U.S. Class:	D22/108
Current International Class:	2201
Field of Search:	;D22/108 ;D21/572-575 ;42/51,71.01,75.01,75.02,90,94,134,136,139,125,72,111 ;89/40.06,41.19,37.04,33.04,191.01,200-204 ;124/67,66,72,74

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Other References

United States Department of the Army, "Operator's Manual for Rifle, 5.56-MM, M16 (1005-00-856-6885); Rifle, 5.56-MM, M16A1 (1005-00-073-9421)", No. TM Sep. 1005-249-10 C2, Washington, D.C., May 11, 1990, 154 pages. cited by applicant . United States Department of the Army, "Operator's Manual for Rifle, 5.66 MM, M16A2 W/E (1005-01-128-9936) (EIC:4GM); Rifle, 5.56 MM, M16A3 (1005-01-367-5112); Rifle, 5.56 MM, M16A4 (1005-01-383-2872) (EIC:4F9); Carbine, 5.56 MM, M4 W/E (1005-01-231-0973) (EIC:4FJ); Carbine, 5.56 MM, M4A1 (1005-01-382-0953) (EIC:4GC)", No. Army TM 9-1005-319-10, Washington, D.C., Oct. 1998, 230 pages. cited by applicant . United States Department of the Army, "FM 23-9", Washington, D.C., Jul. 3, 1989, 305 pages. cited by applicant.

Primary Examiner: Pratt; Michael A
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Stolowitz Ford Cowger LLP