Free floating handguard anchoring system

Description

FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view of a first embodiment of a free floating handguard anchoring system;

FIG. 2 is a front perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a rear end view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a front end view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a rear perspective of a second embodiment of a free floating handguard anchoring system;

FIG. 10 is a front perspective view thereof;

FIG. 11 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 12 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 13 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 14 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 15 is a rear end view thereof; and,

FIG. 16 is a front end view thereof.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a free floating handguard anchoring system, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Williams; Charles David (Geneseo, IL)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Springfield, Inc. Geneseo IL US
Assignee:	Springfield, Inc. (N/A)
Appl. No.:	D/606,940
Filed:	June 8, 2017

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Current U.S. Class:	D22/108
Current International Class:	2201
Field of Search:	;D22/108 ;D21/572-576

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Primary Examiner: Pratt; Michael A.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Woodard, Emhardt, Henry, Reeves & Wagner, LLP