IP Library Granted Patent US 9,488,434
Granted Patent B2
US 9,488,434 · App. 14/639,778 · Granted Nov 8, 2016

Stock-firearm interface

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Patent No.
US 9,488,434
App. No.
14/639,778
Granted
Nov 8, 2016
Kind
B2
Abstract

A stock-to-firearm interface for mounting a stock to a firearm is disclosed. In one example, a stock-to-firearm interface for mounting a stock to a firearm is provided. The stock-to-firearm interface may have a proximal end, and a distal end shaped to interface with a recess in a firearm. The distal end may have a modifiable firearm mount shaped to at least partially fit within the recess, and may have an adjustable maximum profile. The stock-to-firearm interface may mount one of a folding stock and a fixed stock to a firearm.

Claims (87)

1. A stock-to-firearm interface for mounting a stock to a firearm, comprising:

a proximal end;

a distal end shaped to interface with a recess in a firearm; wherein

the distal end comprises a modifiable firearm mount having a primary mount body shaped to at least partially fit within the recess and a modifier body distal of the primary mount body; and wherein

the modifier body is coupled to the primary mount body by way of a rotatable fastener; and

rotation of the rotatable fastener effectuates translation of the modifier body relative to the primary mount body to adjust the maximum profile, whereby the modifiable firearm mount has an adjustable maximum profile.

2. The stock-to-firearm interface of claim 1 , wherein: the modifier body is translatable relative to the primary mount body to adjust the maximum profile.

3. The stock-to-firearm interface of claim 1 , wherein the rotatable fastener is

a threaded fastener threaded to the modifier body and passing through the primary mount body.

4. The stock-to-firearm interface of claim 1 , further comprising:

a hinge mount for mounting a folding stock to the stock-to-firearm interface; wherein the hinge mount is tilted no more than 5 degrees relative to a vertical axis of the stock-to-firearm interface.

5. The stock-to-firearm interface of claim 4 , further comprising:

a notch shaped to receive a spring-biased translational detent in the folding stock as the folding stock is rotated into a folded position relative to the stock-to-firearm interface; and

a lock catch shaped to receive a spring-biased lock in the folding stock as the folding stock is rotated into an extended position relative to the stock-to-firearm interface.

6. The stock-to-firearm interface of claim 5 , wherein:

the notch is further shaped to allow a user to rotate the folding stock from a folded position to an extended position without compressing the detent;

the lock catch is shaped to allow a user to rotate the folding stock from the folded position into the extended position without compressing the spring-biased lock; and

the lock catch is shaped to limit a user from rotating the stock from the extended position without compressing the spring-biased lock.

7. The stock-to-firearm interface of claim 6 , wherein:

the lock catch comprises a safe-release mechanism shaped to allow the folding stock to be rotated from the extended position without compressing the spring-biased lock, the lock catch providing more resistance to folding without compressing the spring-biased lock than to unfolding without compressing the spring-biased lock.

8. The stock-to-firearm interface of claim 7 , wherein:

the lock catch comprises an inwardly projecting ridge having a first surface angled relative to an outer surface of the stock-to-firearm interface and a second surface angled relative to the outer surface of the stock-to-firearm interface;

the first surface interfaces with a first surface of the spring-biased button in the folding stock to limit a user from rotating the folding stock from the extended position, the first surface further forming the safe-release mechanism; and

the second surface interfaces with a second surface of the spring-biased button in the folding stock, the second surface angled to cause the spring-biased button to translate as the folding stock is rotated into the extended position.

9. The stock-to-firearm interface of claim 1 , further comprising:

a quick detach mount comprising a mounting face and one or more curved mounting arms extending from the mounting face, whereby the quick detach mount is shaped to distribute a carry force between a first surface of the stock-to-firearm interface and at least one of a second surface of the stock-to-firearm interface or a firearm coupled to the stock-to-firearm interface.

10. The stock-to-firearm interface of claim 9 , further comprising:

a fastener coupling the modifier body to a distal portion of the primary mount body, the fastener further coupling the quick detach mount to the primary mount body; and wherein

the fastener is shaped to allow a user to adjust a position of the modifier body relative to the primary mount body.

11. The stock-to-firearm interface of claim 1 , wherein:

the modifier body is adjustable relative to the primary mount body without being disconnected.

12. A stock-to-firearm interface for mounting a stock to a firearm, comprising:

a distal end for interfacing with a firearm and a proximal end for interfacing with one of a folding stock and a fixed stock;

a modifiable firearm mount shaped to interface with a recess in a firearm receiving portion, the modifiable firearm mount having a primary mount body and a modifier body positioned distal of the primary mount body, the modifier body movable relative to the primary mount body and configured to fit within the recess;

a quick detach mount; and

an adjustment fastener coupling the modifier body and the Quick detach mount to the primary mount body, the adjustment fastener shaped to allow a user to adjust a position of the modifier body relative to the primary mount body; wherein

movement of the modifier body adjusts a maximum profile of the modifiable firearm mount for interfacing with the recess.

13. The stock-to-firearm interface of claim 12 , further comprising:

a primary mount body comprising a first material;

a quick detach mount comprising a second material, the second material having a high strength material, the quick detach mount forming a rigid skeleton for the stock-to-firearm interface.

14. The stock-to-firearm interface of claim 12 , further comprising:

a quick detach mount shaped to distribute a carry force between a first surface of the stock-to-firearm interface and at least one of a second surface of the stock-to-firearm interface and the recess in the firearm.

15. The stock-to-firearm interface of claim 12 , wherein:

the primary mount body comprises a first material; and

the quick detach mount comprises a second material, the second material having a higher strength than the first material.

16. A stock-to-firearm interface for mounting a stock to a firearm, comprising:

a proximal end; and

a distal end having a modifiable firearm mount shaped to at least partially fit within a recess of the firearm, the modifiable firearm mount having an adjustable maximum profile, a primary mount body, a modifier body, a quick detach mount, and a first fastener; wherein the first fastener couples the modifier body to a distal portion of the primary mount body; the first fastener is shaped to allow a user to adjust a position of the modifier body relative to the primary mount body to adjust the maximum profile; and the first fastener couples the quick detach mount to the primary mount body.

17. The stock-to-firearm interface of claim 16 , wherein:

the proximal end is shaped to interface with a folding stock for a firearm, the proximal end further comprising a hinge mount for mounting a folding stock to the stock-to-firearm interface; and

the stock-to-firearm interface further comprises a notch shaped to receive a spring-biased translational detent in the folding stock as the folding stock is rotated into a folded position relative to the stock-to-firearm interface, and a lock catch shaped to receive a spring-biased lock in the folding stock as the folding stock is rotated into an extended position relative to the stock-to-firearm interface.

18. The stock-to-firearm interface of claim 17 , wherein:

the lock catch is shaped to limit rotation of the folding stock from the extended position unless the spring-biased lock is compressed by a user; and

the lock catch comprises a safe-release mechanism shaped to allow the folding stock to be rotated from an extended position to a folded position without compressing the spring-biased lock.

19. The stock-to-firearm interface of claim 16 , wherein:

the primary mount body comprises a first material; and

the quick detach mount comprises a second material having a strength that is greater than a strength of the first material, the quick detach mount coupled to the primary mount body by the first fastener and a second fastener.

20. The stock-to-firearm interface of claim 16 , wherein:

the quick detach mount comprises a first engagement surface in contact with a first surface of the stock-to-firearm interface, and one or more curved arms; and wherein

the one or more curved arms are configured to couple the quick detach mount to at least one of a second surface of the stock-to-firearm interface or a firearm coupled to the stock-to-firearm interface.

21. The stock-to-firearm interface of claim 16 , wherein:

the quick detach mount comprises a curved arm configured to receive the first fastener and a second fastener coupling the quick detach mount to the primary mount body.

22. A stock-to-firearm interface, comprising:

a primary end;

a distal end having a modifiable firearm mount shaped to at least partially fit within a recess of a firearm,

the modifiable firearm mount having:

(a) a primary mount body;

(b) a modifier body;

(c) a quick detach mount; and

(d) a rotatable fastener; wherein

the rotatable fastener couples the modifier body to a distal portion of the primary mount body;

the rotatable fastener is shaped to allow a user to adjust a position of the modifier body relative to the primary mount body, whereby the modifiable firearm mount has an adjustable maximum profile; and

the rotatable fastener couples the quick detach mount to the primary mount body.

23. A stock-to-firearm interface, comprising:

a primary mount body;

a modifier body movable relative to the primary mount body;

a quick detach mount; and

an adjustment fastener; wherein

the adjustment fastener couples the quick detach mount to the primary mount body;

the adjustment fastener couples the modifier body to a distal portion of the primary mount body;

and the adjustment fastener is shaped to allow a user to engage a proximal portion of the adjustment fastener to adjust a position of the modifier body relative to the primary mount body without removing the modifier body.

24. A stock-to-firearm interface, comprising:

a proximal end;

a distal end shaped to interface with a recess in a firearm; wherein

the distal end comprises a modifiable firearm mount having a primary mount body shaped to at least partially fit within the recess and a modifier body distal of the primary mount body; and wherein

the modifier body is movable relative to the primary mount body, whereby the modifiable firearm mount has an adjustable maximum profile; and

a quick detach mount comprising a mounting face and one or more curved mounting arms extending from the mounting face, whereby the quick detach mount is shaped to distribute a carry force between a first surface of the stock-to-firearm interface and at least one of a second surface of the stock-to-firearm interface or a firearm coupled to the stock-to-firearm interface.

Assignments (5)
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 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 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Feb 13, 2019
From: MAGPUL INDUSTRIES CORP.
To: SUNTRUST BANK
Reel/Frame 048328/0868 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 5, 2015
From: KIELSMEIER, NICHOLAS; NAKAYAMA, BRIAN L.; MAYBERRY, MICHAEL T.; ROBERTS, TIMOTHY ERIC; BENNETT, WILLIAM BRADLEY
To: MAGPUL INDUSTRIES CORP.
Reel/Frame 035097/0134 →