Device that displays count of rounds in firearm magazines
Patent 5206444 Issued on April 27, 1993. Estimated Expiration Date: 
November 16, 2010. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
November 16, 2010. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 954904 1252094 2828568 3039366 3758978 Magazine contents indicators Magazine status indicators Magazine status indicating process Magazine status indicating devices Magazine for a small arm Patent #: 4587756 InventorApplicationNo. 614937 filed on 11/16/1990US Classes:42/1.02, Magazine shot42/7Grip magazine pistolsExaminersPrimary: Jordan, Charles T.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassF41A 009/62AbstractA display device for showing the exact number of rounds remaining in a firearm magazine without removing the magazine from the weapon. The device comprises a grip panel assembly attachable to the frame of an automatic pistol. The assembly includes a grip having a transparent window through which a numbered scale can be seen. The frame and magazine of the firearm are modified, if necessary, to include elongate slits through which a portion of the follower is visible. As the weapon is fired a highly visible marker, strategically placed on the exposed follower, points to succeeding numbers on the calibrated scale, indicating the number of rounds in the magazine at any given time while the magazine remains in the firearm. This method of counting rounds is adaptable to automatic rifles having exposed magazines. | |
