Firearms – Implements
Reexamination Certificate
1999-11-01
2001-08-07
Jordan, Charles T. (Department: 3641)
Firearms
Implements
C042S127000, C042S143000, C042S071010, C042S072000, C089S001420
Reexamination Certificate
active
06269577
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Modern American field weaponry, specifically its field rifles, as exemplified by the M-
16
and AR-
15
may fire rapidly. This generates intense heat in its barrel. If a user were to touch the barrel, severe bums may result. Thus, hand guards are provided and elaborate gas dissipation systems have been developed. Nevertheless, weapons must be disassembled for cleaning purposes. In the field, heretofore, this has usually required two or more personnel to remove the hand guards and hold the stock. Sometimes this may not be possible. Thus it would clearly be advantageous to permit a single person, the user, to dissemble the hand guards and thereby be able to clean the device. This problem has been dealt with by this invention.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The purpose of this invention is to assist in the ready removal of hand grips from various weapons, primarily rifles such as the M-
16
and AR-
15
. It comprises a new tool that will attach to the slip ring, using a cable to exert a force on the slip ring and allow the cable to be locked in position by hooking it behind the stock of the weapon.
Among the advantages of this tool is that it can be left on the weapon while cleaning the barrel, and also while the weapon is in active use. It does not have to be removed to fire the weapon.
Another advantage of the tool is that it will allow a single individual to perform a function that currently requires two persons. At this time, one person must pull down the slip ring, while a second person removes the hand grip from the barrel. In order to reassemble the weapon the same procedure must be performed in reverse.
The tool works in a fashion similar to a crossbow, in that a cable or rope is drawn back and locked behind the stock of a weapon. When the cable is drawn back, pressure is applied to the slip ring, which disengages, and allows the hand grip to be released for removal. This allows the handler to remove the hand grip on his own, as well as to reinstall it. This tool eliminates the need for a second person to help perform the task. It will save time and manpower in the field.
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Buckley Denise J
Dickerson Robert W.B.
Jordan Charles T.
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