Firearms – Bayonets
Reexamination Certificate
1999-10-20
2001-09-18
Jordan, Charles T. (Department: 3641)
Firearms
Bayonets
C042S106000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06289621
ABSTRACT:
ORIGIN OF THE INVENTION
The intention described herein was made in the performance of official duties by an employee of the Department of the Navy and may be manufactured, used, licensed by or for the Government for any governmental purpose without payment of any royalties thereon.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates generally to the mounting of accessories on a rifle, and more particularly to a clamp that supports an accessory and rigidly clamps onto the bayonet lug of a rifle.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Military rifles such as the M-16 are used in a wide variety of operational situations. Each rifle is typically equipped with a lug near its muzzle end for the mounting of a bayonet. However, some situations may require the use of different rifle accessories such as a flashlight, a laser sighting device, a scope, etc. Optimal positioning of many of these accessories is near the muzzle end of the rifle. Accordingly, attachment of such accessories using the rifle's bayonet lug is desirable. Attachment could be accomplished by coupling the accessory directly to the bayonet lug via a coupling or clamp. Alternatively, the accessory could be mounted to a universal mounting rail that is clamped onto the bayonet lug. For example, there is an accessory mounting rail (manufactured in accordance with Military Standard
1913
) designed to serve as the attachment point for a number of different accessory devices.
The accessory or accessory mounting rail should be easily and quickly attachable to a rifle without the need for any tools or any modification of the rifle. Further, once mounted, the accessory or accessory mounting rail should be secure and maintain its position after the rifle is fired.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a clamp that securely attaches to the bayonet lug of a rifle.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a clamp that can be attached to a rifle's bayonet lug without the use of any tools or modification of the rifle while supporting an accessory or accessory mounting rail.
Still another object of the present invention to provide a clamp that attaches to a rifle's bayonet lug and maintains its position after the rifle is fired.
Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become more obvious hereinafter in the specification and drawings.
In accordance with the present invention, a bayonet lug clamp is provided for use with a rifle having a bayonet lug. A housing is opened on one end thereof for slidingly engaging the bayonet lug. A plate is mounted in the housing and opposes the bayonet lug as the housing is slid thereon. A screw passes through the housing to threadably engage the plate. Turning of the screw draws the plate against the bayonet lug. The plate can have protrusions or teeth to positively engage the bayonet lug as the plate is drawn thereagainst.
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Canaday Michael M.
Vendetti Vincent J.
Bechtel, Esq. James B.
Bergen, Esq. Peter J. Van
Chambers Troy
Jordan Charles T.
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of
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