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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8136284 | Folding stack plate for foregrips Adapter devices, apparatus, systems and methods of allowing a firearm to be supported by a foldable fore grip/gun handle. The fore grip gun handle can have bipod type legs that can be extendable from the handle. The fore grip handle can be just a vertical extension.... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8091265 | Floating rail system for firearm An improved floating rail system for mounting accessories on a firearm having a barrel including a chassis and a clamp adapted to attach the chassis about the barrel of the firearm. A plurality of elongate accessory mounting rails are attached to the chassis and ext... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8069603 | Canting vertical fore grip with bipod Devices, systems and methods of canting firearms such as rifles relative to fore grip having extendable and expanded legs. One version allows for a rocking and canting of the firearm by pivotally attaching an upper portion of the expanded legs. Another version allow... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8028457 | Folding stack plate for foregrips Adapter devices, apparatus, systems and methods of allowing a firearm to be supported by a foldable fore grip/gun handle. The fore grip gun handle can have bipod type legs that can be extendable from the handle. The fore grip handle can be just a vertical extension.... | 10/04/2011 |
| 7992336 | Gunstock A gunstock including a barrel brace and a pistol grip projecting downwardly from the rear of the barrel brace. An X-shaped crosspiece projects rearwardly from the pistol grip. A butt projects rearwardly from the crosspiece. A handle projects forwardly from the botto... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7987623 | Folding stack improvements Adapter devices, apparatus, systems and methods of allowing a firearm to be supported by a foldable fore grip/gun handle. The fore grip gun handle can have bipod type legs that can be extendable from the handle. The fore grip handle can be just a vertical extension.... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7966760 | Modular gunstock The present invention is a modular stock system for rifles. The system replaces the rifle's buffer tube with a modified one containing a mount for a constant cheek weld and a rail track for adjustment. A stock module then mounts on the replacement buffer tube. The s... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7937875 | Adjustable firearm grip An adjustable firearm grip which is adaptable for use on a wide range of firearm types and barrel sizes. The adjustable firearm grip generally includes a handgrip including an upper opening and a lower opening. A passageway extends from the upper opening to the lowe... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7937874 | Firearm grips and firearm grip construction sets A firearm grip, a firearm grip construction set and related methods are disclosed. An example firearm grip includes a grip portion, which includes a wall covering at least a portion of a magazine and a plurality of ribs. The firearm grip also has a first grip shell ... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7900390 | Light rail and accessory rail mount for vertical fore grip Devices, and methods of attaching accessory mounts to vertical fore grip handles on firearms, such as rifles. The accessory mounts can be molded to extend off of the handles. The accessory mounts can attach to the handles by interlocking plugs and slots. The accesso... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7891126 | Canting vertical fore grip with bipod Devices, systems and methods of canting firearms such as rifles relative to fore grip having extendable and expanded legs. One version allows for a rocking and canting of the firearm by pivotally attaching an upper portion of the expanded legs. Another version allow... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7861451 | Folding stack plate for foregrips Adapter devices, apparatus, systems and methods of allowing a firearm to be supported by a foldable fore grip/gun handle. The fore grip gun handle can have bipod type legs that can be extendable from the handle. The fore grip handle can be just a vertical extension.... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7845105 | Firearm grip panel with interchangeable switch insert A grip panel with removable interchangeable sliding or other type locking inserts that trap and fasten switches for firearm accessories such as white lights, lasers, invisible lasers and communication devices to the host firearm. ... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7841120 | Hand grip apparatus for firearm A handgrip apparatus for firearm includes a hollow housing defining a handgrip surface and forming an enclosure. A fastener is connected to the housing for removably attaching the handgrip apparatus to a fore-end portion of a firearm. A retractable leg assembly is m... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7793452 | Modular fore-end rail assembly with locking mechanism A modular fore-end rail assembly for a firearm is disclosed. The assembly includes an upper handguard having forward and rearward ends. A dovetail rail extends between the forward and rearward ends. Opposing sidewalls extend outwardly and downwardly from the dovetai... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7712241 | Hand grip apparatus for firearm A handgrip apparatus for firearm includes a hollow housing defining a handgrip surface and forming an enclosure. A fastener is connected to the housing for removably attaching the handgrip apparatus to a fore-end portion of a firearm. A retractable leg assembly is m... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7685756 | Vertical fore grip with bipod Devices, systems and methods of using an ergonomic fore grip/gun handle with a concealable and collapsible bipod. One version can have a tubular recess consisting of a first cylindrical cutout housing the bipod legs when concealed and a sliding piston that deploys t... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7676975 | Tactical foregrip assembly A tactical foregrip assembly for use with a firearm, the assembly having an independently rotatable grip mount assembly and an independently rotatable light mount assembly. The invention comprises a stationary mount assembly attachable to the receiver of a firearm, ... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7669357 | Rotating and canting vertical fore grip with bipod Devices, systems and methods of canting firearms such as rifles relative to fore grip having extendable and expanded legs. One version allows for a rocking and canting of the firearm by pivotally attaching an upper portion of the expanded legs. Another version allow... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7665239 | Canting, tilting and rotating vertical fore grip Devices, systems and methods of canting, tilting, and rotating firearms such as rifles relative to fore grip. One version allows for a rocking and canting of the firearm by pivotally attaching an upper portion of expanded legs. Another version allows for a separate ... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7658029 | Vertical fore grip with bipod Devices, systems and methods of using an ergonomic fore grip/gun handle with a concealable and collapsible bipod. One version can have a tubular recess consisting of a first cylindrical cutout housing the bipod legs when concealed and a sliding piston that deploys t... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7568304 | Light rail and accessory rail mount for vertical fore grip Devices, and methods of attaching accessory mounts to vertical fore grip handles on firearms, such as rifles. The accessory mounts can be molded to extend off of the handles. The accessory mounts can attach to the handles by interlocking plugs and slots. The accesso... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7559167 | Dual light rails and accessory rail mounts for vertical foregrips Devices, and methods of attaching accessory mounts to vertical fore grip handles on firearms, such as rifles. The accessory mounts can be molded to extend off of the handles. The accessory mounts can attach to the handles by interlocking plugs and slots. The accesso... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7552557 | Pivotable shoulder stock and handgun combination A pivotable shoulder stock for use in combination with a handgun includes a mirror and allows the user to aim and fire an equipped laser handgun around the corner of a building or other obstacle. The user is able to fire with relative accuracy from behind a building... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7490429 | Vertical fore grip with bipod Devices, systems and methods of using an ergonomic fore grip/gun handle with a concealable and collapsible bipod. One version can have a tubular recess consisting of a first cylindrical cutout housing the bipod legs when concealed and a sliding piston that deploys t... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7467489 | Pistol with interchangeable grip A pistol with interchangeable grip comprising a frame (12) adapted to receive an interchangeable grip (13), in which engagement means for the locking and release of the grip are arranged coupled to the frame (12) and to the grip (13) and ... | 12/23/2008 |
| 7464495 | Integrated pressure switch pocket for a vertical fore grip A vertical fore grip for a firearm with an integrated pressure switch pocket. The vertical fore grip includes a body with internal storage cavity, a mount adapted to secure a firearm, a pocket for a pressure switch on the perimeter of the body, and a cap to secure a... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7458179 | Modular panel system for attaching accessories to a firearm rail system A reconfigurable modular interface system for an integrated and standardized weapons system is disclosed. An upper accessory mount is provided that includes one interface for mounting to the desired primary mounting component, such as a firearm. The upper accessory ... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7434344 | Handle for firearm A firearm accessory comprising at least one handle that may be attached to a firearm, the firearm comprising a butt and a barrel which define a plane, wherein a longitudinal axis of the firearm lies in the plane, wherein in a gripping position of the at least one ha... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7430828 | Adapters for attaching accessories to weaponry An adapter for attaching accessories to a weapon and methods for mounting the adapter are disclosed. The adapter includes a connector for coupling with a rail on the weapon, wherein the connector includes connecting surfaces that are constructed to couple with corre... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7431247 | Bipod for a rifle of optical instrument A bipod operable for attachment to a bipod mounting plate having at least one transverse slot on a lower surface thereof, the upper surface of the bipod mounting plate including attachment means operable for attaching the mounting plate to a firearm or optical devic... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7421815 | Canting vertical fore grip with bipod Devices, systems and methods of canting firearms such as rifles relative to fore grip having extendable and expanded legs. One version allows for a rocking and canting of the firearm by pivotally attaching an upper portion of the expanded legs. Another version allow... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7412793 | Vertical fore grip with bipod Devices, systems and methods of using an ergonomic fore grip/gun handle with a concealable and collapsible bipod. One version can have a tubular recess consisting of a first cylindrical cutout housing the bipod legs when concealed and a sliding piston that deploys t... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7409791 | Vertical fore grip with bipod Devices, systems and methods of using an ergonomic fore grip/gun handle with a concealable and collapsible bipod. One version can have a tubular recess consisting of a first cylindrical cutout housing the bipod legs when concealed and a sliding piston that deploys t... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7398616 | Adjustable length heavy duty butt stock assembly for a firearm A heavy-duty adjustable length butt stock assembly for a firearm such as an AR15 rifle or any other firearm that is made to accept an AR15 butt stock. The stock is designed to be stronger than any existing production AR15 butt stock. The butt stock has three major c... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7363740 | Modular firearm buttstock A buttstock for a firearm is provided and includes a buttstock frame and a buttstock accessory. The buttstock frame has a frame wall with an exterior surface. The buttstock accessory is supported on the buttstock frame along the exterior surface. ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7363741 | Hand guard assembly for firearms A hand guard assembly for a firearm including a barrel. The assembly includes a tubular unitary body mounted to surround a portion of the barrel substantially coaxially and in a transversely spaced relationship. The tubular body includes a plurality of air flow open... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7356958 | Forward rail mounted trigger module The present invention is a rail mounted forward trigger mechanism featuring in-line linkage between the primary and secondary triggers. Access to adjustment features provides adjustability while simultaneously allowing the mechanism to remain installed. The linkage ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7349153 | Toy weapon with a periscope suitable for allowing a user to view obstructed objects through the periscope Described is a toy weapon with a periscope suitable for allowing a user to view obstructed objects through the periscope. The toy weapon comprises a weapon-shaped body with a trigger attached with the body. A user may activate the trigger with a finger to shoot the ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7340857 | Recoil system for the forend of a firearm A recoil reduction system for the front end of a firearm, such as a shotgun or a rifle. In a first embodiment, the recoil reduction structure is mounted in a handgrip member secured to the bottom surface of the forend member. Various types of springs and cylindrical... | 03/11/2008 |
