Method and apparatus for parallel path firearm sound suppression
View Patent ↗A parallel path firearm sound suppressor assembly is provided for use in suppressing a plurality of noises and a visible flash generated by the release of gases that is generated by burning solid propellant from a firearm muzzle. A parallel path firearm sound suppressor assembly is provided that comprises an outer sleeve, a base, and a monolithic baffle for use in trapping burning and unburned propellant, and thus, distributing heat to avoid damage to said parallel path firearm sound suppressor assembly.
1. An apparatus for suppressing sound from a firearm by separating a plurality of solids from a combined fluid flow of a plurality of solids, a plurality of gases, and a solid and gas suspension, wherein said apparatus comprises a core member having a proximal end, a distal end, an outer surface, and a plurality of inner surfaces, wherein said outer surface and said inner surfaces define a plurality of features that are oriented in a manner to facilitate solid and fluid separation, further comprising:
a) an outer sleeve member having a proximal end, a distal end, an outer surface, an inner surface defining an inner chamber, and a flange located at said proximal end, wherein said proximal end and said distal end each comprise an opening;
b) a base member having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein:
i. said proximal end and said distal end each comprise an opening;
ii. said proximal end is attachably connected to a firearm;
iii. said flange of said outer sleeve is impinged between said core member and said base member; and
iv. said core member and said outer sleeve are able to axially expand independent of each other.
2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said openings of said base member and said openings of said core member are coaxially aligned, thereby defining a bullet pathway.