IP Library Granted Patent US 8,640,373
Granted Patent B2
US 8,640,373 · App. 13/184,358 · Granted Feb 4, 2014

Integrated sling mount and recoil lug

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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 8,640,373
App. No.
13/184,358
Granted
Feb 4, 2014
Kind
B2
Abstract

A new sling mount for firearms is disclosed. The sling mount in particular also serves as a recoil lug for the firearm. At least one loop extends outward from the sling mount for use in attaching a sling. This passage may require a hole to be cut into the casing of the firearm for accommodation. The shape, size, contours and location of the sling mount will be dependent upon the intended weapon platform. In any event, the at least one loop provides attachment for a sling while also avoiding entanglement of the sling with a folding stock.

Claims (12)

1. A combination sling mount and recoil lug for a firearm comprising:

a. a lug core shaped and sized to reside between a receiver and a butt stock of a given firearm, said lug core having an axis defined by an associated recoil spring and a perimeter; and

b. at least one sling loop extending outward from the perimeter, essentially perpendicular to the axis such that the at least one sling loop will extend outside of and from between the receiver and butt stock when the combination sling mount and recoil lug is installed thereon.

2. The combination sling mount and recoil lug of claim 1 , further comprising a spring guide rod connection post, extending from the lug core along the axis and serving as a connection point for the associated recoil spring guide rod.

3. The combination sling mount and recoil lug of claim 2 , the lug core specifically shaped to key into an interior of the receiver casing.

4. The combination sling mount and recoil lug of claim 1 , the lug core specifically shaped to key into an interior of the receiver casing.

5. A combination sling mount and recoil lug for a firearm comprising:

a. a lug core shaped and sized to generally conform the specifications of a recoil lug for a given firearm, said lug core having an axis defined by an associated recoil spring and a perimeter;

b. at least one sling loop extending outward from the perimeter, essentially perpendicular to the axis; and

c. a spring guide rod connection post, extending from the lug core along the axis and serving as a connection point for the associated recoil spring guide rod;

wherein the at least one sling loop extends outside a receiver casing for the firearm, when the combination sling mount and recoil lug is installed therein.

6. The combination sling mount and recoil lug of claim 5 , the lug core specifically shaped to key into an interior of the receiver casing.

Assignments (9)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 23, 2022
From: MAGPUL INDUSTRIES CORP.
To: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 061749/0859 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Sep 20, 2021
From: SUNTRUST BANK
To: MAGPUL INDUSTRIES CORP.
Reel/Frame 057552/0336 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Mar 10, 2021
From: GLADSTONE CAPITAL CORPORATION
To: MAGPUL INDUSTRIES CORP.
Reel/Frame 055556/0782 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 1, 2020
From: MAGPUL INDUSTRIES CORP.
To: GLADSTONE CAPITAL CORPORATION, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 052554/0668 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jul 9, 2019
From: TRIANGLE CAPITAL CORPORATION
To: MAGPUL INDUSTRIES CORP.
Reel/Frame 049697/0453 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Feb 13, 2019
From: MAGPUL INDUSTRIES CORP.
To: SUNTRUST BANK
Reel/Frame 048328/0868 →
PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Sep 29, 2011
From: MAGPUL INDUSTRIES CORP.
To: TRIANGLE CAPITAL CORPORATION (AS COLLATERAL AGENT)
Reel/Frame 026989/0735 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Sep 16, 2011
From: MAGPUL INDUSTRIES CORP.
To: SUNTRUST BANK
Reel/Frame 026922/0825 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jul 15, 2011
From: BURT, ERIC C., MR.
To: MAGPUL INDUSTRIES CORP.
Reel/Frame 026602/0157 →