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US 7,334,364 · App. 11/417,857 · Granted Feb 26, 2008

Process for imprinting a composite ventilated rib

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Patent No.
US 7,334,364
App. No.
11/417,857
Granted
Feb 26, 2008
Kind
B2
Abstract

A method of forming a composite rib for the barrel of a firearm is provided. The method generally includes aligning composite material and a release layer and directing the combination of materials through a die. The release layer is removed from the intermediate rib leaving a three-dimensional finish formed in the surface of the rib.

Claims (13)

1. A method of forming a firearm component, comprising:

pultruding or extruding a combination of a release layer and a composite material through a die to form an intermediate firearm part; and

separating the release layer from a surface of the intermediate part, wherein the surface of the intermediate firearm part has a three-dimensional finish formed therein.

2. The method of claim 1 , wherein directing the combination of the release layer and the composite material through the die to form the intermediate firearm part comprises forming a firearm rib.

3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising providing a boundary layer between the release layer and the composite material.

4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising finishing the intermediate part to form the firearm component.

5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the release layer has a pattern or indicia formed therein.

6. The method of claim 2 , wherein the finish is a finish formed in a surface of the rib.

7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the release layer has a pattern or indicia formed therein.

8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising providing a boundary layer material between the release layer and the composite material.

9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the release layer has a pattern or indicia formed therein.

10. The method of claim 1 , further comprising finishing the intermediate part to form the firearm component.

11. The method of claim 10 , further comprising providing a boundary layer material between the release layer and the composite material.

Assignments (23)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jul 15, 2021
From: ROUNDHILL GROUP, LLC
To: REM TML HOLDINGS, LLC
Reel/Frame 056888/0609 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 23, 2021
From: RA BRANDS, L.L.C.
To: ROUNDHILL GROUP, LLC
Reel/Frame 055366/0329 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 13, 2020
From: REMINGTON OUTDOOR COMPANY, INC.; FGI OPERATING COMPANY, LLC; BARNES BULLETS, LLC; REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY, LLC; REMINGTON ARMS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY, LLC; FGI HOLDING COMPANY, LLC; RA BRANDS, LLC; FGI FINANCE INC.; TMRI, INC.; HUNTSVILLE HOLDINGS LLC; 32E PRODUCTIONS, LLC; GREAT OUTDOORS HOLDCO, LLC; OUTDOOR SERVICES, LLC; ANKURA TRUST COMPANY, LLC
To: ROUNDHILL GROUP LLC
Reel/Frame 054075/0969 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 13, 2020
From: CANTOR FITZGERALD SECURITIES, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
To: FGI OPERATING COMPANY, LLC; REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY, LLC; BARNES BULLETS, LLC; REMINGTON ARMS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY, LLC; FGI HOLDING COMPANY, LLC; REMINGTON OUTDOOR COMPANY, INC.; RA BRANDS, L.L.C.; FGI FINANCE INC.; TMRI, INC.; HUNTSVILLE HOLDINGS LLC; 32E PRODUCTIONS, LLC; GREAT OUTDOORS HOLDCO, LLC
Reel/Frame 054075/0935 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Apr 25, 2019
From: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
To: FGI OPERATING COMPANY, LLC; REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY, LLC; BARNES BULLETS, LLC; REMINGTON ARMS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY, LLC; FGI HOLDING COMPANY, LLC; REMINGTON OUTDOOR COMPANY, INC.; RA BRANDS, L.L.C.; FGI FINANCE INC.; TMRI, INC.
Reel/Frame 049536/0483 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Apr 20, 2019
From: FGI OPERATING COMPANY, LLC; REMINGTON OUTDOOR COMPANY, INC.; REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY, LLC; BARNES BULLETS, LLC; REMINGTON ARMS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY, LLC; FGI HOLDING COMPANY, LLC; RA BRANDS, L.L.C.; FGI FINANCE INC.; TMRI, INC.; HUNTSVILLE HOLDINGS LLC; 32E PRODUCTIONS, LLC; GREAT OUTDOORS HOLDCO, LLC; OUTDOOR SERVICES, LLC
To: CANTOR FITZGERALD SECURITIES, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 048951/0441 →
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION Recorded Nov 7, 2018
From: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND CO-COLLATERAL AGENT
To: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 047447/0883 →
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jul 6, 2018
From: REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY, LLC; RA BRANDS, L.L.C.
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND CO-COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 046500/0071 →
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DIP TERM LOAN SECURITY AGREEMENT RELEASE OF REEL/FRAME 045820/0900 Recorded May 21, 2018
From: ANKURA TRUST COMPANY, LLC, AS AGENT [DIP CREDIT AGREEMENT]
To: RA BRANDS, L.L.C.; TMRI, INC.; BARNES BULLETS, LLC; REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY, LLC
Reel/Frame 046757/0726 →
SECURITY INTEREST - FILO Recorded May 21, 2018
From: FGI OPERATING COMPANY, LLC; BARNES BULLETS, LLC; REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY, LLC; REMINGTON ARMS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY, LLC; FGI HOLDING COMPANY, LLC; RA BRANDS, L.L.C.; FGI FINANCE INC.; TMRI, INC.; REMINGTON OUTDOOR COMPANY, INC.
To: ANKURA TRUST COMPANY, LLC, AS AGENT
Reel/Frame 046758/0638 →
SECURITY INTEREST - EXIT TERM Recorded May 21, 2018
From: FGI OPERATING COMPANY, LLC; BARNES BULLETS, LLC; REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY, LLC; REMINGTON ARMS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY, LLC; FGI HOLDING COMPANY, LLC; RA BRANDS, L.L.C.; FGI FINANCE INC.; TMRI, INC.; REMINGTON OUTDOOR COMPANY, INC.
To: ANKURA TRUST COMPANY, LLC, AS AGENT
Reel/Frame 046758/0269 →
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PREPETITION TERM LOAN SECURITY AGREEMENT RELEASE OF REEL/FRAME 045512/0572 Recorded May 21, 2018
From: ANKURA TRUST COMPANY, LLC, AS SUCCESSOR AGENT [PRE-PETITION CREDIT AGREEMENT]
To: REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY, LLC; RA BRANDS, L.L.C.; PARA USA, LLC; ADVANCED ARMAMENT CORP., LLC
Reel/Frame 046758/0205 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Apr 3, 2018
From: BARNES BULLETS, LLC; REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY, LLC; RA BRANDS, L.L.C.; TMRI, INC.
To: ANKURA TRUST COMPANY, LLC, AS AGENT
Reel/Frame 045820/0900 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Mar 30, 2018
From: FGI OPERATING COMPANY, LLC; REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY, LLC; BARNES BULLETS, LLC; FGI HOLDING COMPANY, LLC; RA BRANDS, L.L.C.; FGI FINANCE INC.; TMRI, INC.
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
Reel/Frame 046380/0288 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Mar 27, 2018
From: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WILMINGTON TRUST, FSB)
To: FGI OPERATING COMPANY, LLC; REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY, LLC (SUCCESSOR TO DPMS FIREARMS, LLC AND THE MARLIN FIREARMS COMPANY); E-RPC, LLC; RA BRANDS, L.L.C.; ADVANCED ARMAMENT CORP., LLC; BARNES BULLETS, LLC
Reel/Frame 045920/0942 →
SUCCESSOR AGENT AGREEMENT (IP) Recorded Mar 6, 2018
From: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS THE RESIGNING AGENT
To: ANKURA TRUST COMPANY, LLC, AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENT
Reel/Frame 045512/0572 →
NOTES PATENT SECUIRTY AGREEMENT Recorded May 1, 2012
From: PARA USA, LLC; REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY, LLC; ADVANCED ARMAMENT CORP., LLC; RA BRANDS, L.L.C.
To: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS COLLATERAL *AGENT
Reel/Frame 028133/0689 →
TERM LOAN PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Apr 30, 2012
From: PARA USA, LLC; REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY, LLC; ADVANCED ARMAMENT CORP., LLC; RA BRANDS, L.L.C.
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS AGENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE *SECURED PARTIES
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ABL PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Apr 27, 2012
From: PARA USA, LLC; REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY, LLC; ADVANCED ARMAMENT CORP., LLC; RA BRANDS, L.L.C.
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS ADMINISTRATION AGENT OF THE *BENIFIT OF THE SECURED PARTIES
Reel/Frame 028122/0389 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Apr 19, 2012
From: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (SUCCESSOR TO WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION), AS AGENT
To: REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY, LLC (SUCCESSOR TO REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY, INC., DPMS FIREARMS, LLC AND THE MARLIN FIREARMS COMPANY); RA BRANDS, L.L.C.
Reel/Frame 028073/0334 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Aug 10, 2009
From: FREEDOM GROUP, INC.; REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY, INC.; THE MARLIN FIREARMS COMPANY; DPMS FIREARMS, LLC; RA BRANDS, L.L.C.
To: WILMINGTON TRUST FSB, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 023065/0646 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Aug 4, 2009
From: RA BRANDS, L.L.C.
To: WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS AGENT
Reel/Frame 023044/0516 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded May 4, 2006
From: HASKIN, ANDREW F.
To: RA BRANDS, L.L.C.
Reel/Frame 017871/0385 →