IP Library Granted Patent US 8,215,047
Granted Patent B2
US 8,215,047 · App. 12/694,958 · Granted Jul 10, 2012

Systems and methods for adapting a vertical fore grip to a user

Assignee: Daniel Defense, Inc.
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Patent No.
US 8,215,047
App. No.
12/694,958
Granted
Jul 10, 2012
Kind
B2
Abstract

A system and method for adapting a vertical fore grip to a user. In one embodiment, a system for adapting a vertical fore grip to a user can be provided. The system can include a vertical fore grip configured to adjustably attach to a firearm; a grip extension configured to modify the vertical fore grip, wherein the grip extension is further configured to mount at least one accessory; and a bolt assembly for adjustably attaching the grip extension to the vertical fore grip.

Claims (10)

1. A system configured for adapting a vertical fore grip to a user, the system comprising: a vertical fore grip comprising a clamping mechanism configured to adjustably attach to a firearm; a grip extension configured to modify the vertical fore grip, wherein the grip extension is further configured to mount at least one accessory; and a bolt assembly configured for adjustably attaching the grip extension to the vertical fore grip, wherein the bolt assembly is configured to permit the grip extension to rotate in relation to the vertical fore grip, wherein the grip extension comprises a series of teeth, and the vertical fore grip comprises a series of ridges to interact with said teeth to control rotation of the grip extension in relation to the vertical fore grip.

2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the said ridges and said teeth are configured to control rotation of the grip extension in relation to the vertical fore grip at a predetermined increment.

3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the predetermined increment is about 22.5 degrees.

4. A method for adapting a vertical fore grip to a user, the method comprising: adjustably attaching a vertical fore grip to a firearm using a clamping mechanism; modifying the vertical fore grip by attaching a grip extension to the vertical fore grip with a bolt assembly, wherein the grip extension is configured to mount at least one accessory; and adjusting the grip extension in relation to the vertical fore grip using the at least one bolt assembly, wherein the bolt assembly permits the grip extension to rotate in relation to the vertical fore grip, wherein the grip extension comprises a series of teeth, and the vertical fore grip comprises a series of ridges to interact with said teeth to control rotation of the grip extension in relation to the vertical fore grip.

5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising mounting at least one accessory to the grip extension.

6. The method of claim 4 , wherein adjustably attaching the vertical fore grip to a firearm comprises adjusting the vertical fore grip along a length of the firearm.

7. The method of claim 4 , further comprising rotating the grip extension in relation to the vertical fore grip at a predetermined increment.

8. The method of claim 7 wherein the predetermined increment is about 22.5 degrees.

9. An apparatus configured for use with a vertical fore grip, the apparatus comprising: a clamping mechanism configured to receive at least a portion of a firearm mounting rail; a plurality of lugs configured to mount to a corresponding plurality of grooves associated with the firearm mounting rail; and at least one tightening device configured to exert a pressure against the firearm mounting rail and to mount the vertical fore grip relative to the firearm mounting rail,

and a bolt assembly configured for adjustably attaching a grip extension to the vertical fore grip, wherein the bolt assembly is configured to permit the grip extension to rotate in relation to the vertical fore grip, wherein the grip extension comprises a series of teeth, and the vertical fore grip comprises a series of ridges to interact with said teeth to control rotation of the grip extension in relation to the vertical fore grip.

Assignments (5)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Mar 21, 2023
From: DANIEL DEFENSE, LLC (SUCCESSOR BY CONVERSION TO DANIEL DEFENSE, INC.)
To: FIRST CAROLINA BANK, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 063050/0430 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Mar 21, 2023
From: CADENCE BANK, SUCCESSOR-BY-MERGER TO CADENCE BANK, N.A.
To: DANIEL DEFENSE, LLC
Reel/Frame 063124/0381 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Nov 24, 2020
From: DANIEL DEFENSE, LLC
To: CADENCE BANK, N.A.
Reel/Frame 054511/0416 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Nov 18, 2020
From: DANIEL DEFENSE, LLC
To: CADENCE BANK, N.A.
Reel/Frame 054409/0376 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 15, 2010
From: ASH, GERALD B., JR.; RICE, ERIC M.
To: DANIEL DEFENSE, INC.
Reel/Frame 023934/0821 →
Continuity (1)
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