Firearms – Stocks – Auxiliary
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-13
2009-02-17
Cleme, Michelle (Shelley) (Department: 3641)
Firearms
Stocks
Auxiliary
C042S094000, C248S171000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07490429
ABSTRACT:
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 the legs and a second cylindrical cutout housing a release mechanism and a void space for other accessories. The release mechanism has a compression spring positioned between the piston assembly and the bottom of the first cylindrical cutout and the compression spring. The legs are connected to the bottom of the piston assembly via a hinge and spring that when released from confinement within the fore grip, causes the legs to expand outward until fully deployed. Telescoping legs allow adjustment of leg length for use on uneven terrain. The grip portion has an outer surface with a flat surface on sides of the grip to provide a more stable grip, assist in orienting the mounted weapon and support pressure pads for lights.
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Gaddini Joseph D.
Moody Joseph R.
Cleme Michelle (Shelley)
Grip Pod Systems, L.L.C.
Law Offices of Brian S. Steinberger , P.A.
Steinberger Brian S.
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