IP Library Granted Patent US 10,895,425
Granted Patent B2
US 10,895,425 · App. 16/454,141 · Granted Jan 19, 2021

Interchangeable plates for a firearm

Inventors: Felix Nuss (Arvada, CO); Yehezkel Eitan (Johnstown, CO)
Assignee: Magpul Industries Corp.
F41A3/66F41A3/22F41A3/72F41A35/06F41C23/02F41C33/007
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Patent No.
US 10,895,425
App. No.
16/454,141
Granted
Jan 19, 2021
Kind
B2
Abstract

A firearm and related methods and components are disclosed. The firearm has a chassis, a stock portion coupled to the chassis, and a pair of interchangeable plates removably coupled to the chassis. Each of the pair of interchangeable plates is attachable to the chassis at a first location and a second location opposing the first location. A first one of the pair of interchangeable plates has a recess for receiving a portion of a bolt handle. A second one of the pair of interchangeable plates has a firearm tool interface.

Claims (31)

1. A system comprising:

a first interchangeable plate configured for removable coupling to a chassis of a stock-chassis assembly at a first location and a second location opposing the first location, though not at a same time; wherein

the first interchangeable plate comprises an accessory mount;

a portion of the first interchangeable plate is shaped to extend through at least a recess in a stock of the stock-chassis assembly, wherein the stock comprises one or more first tabs or first protrusions shaped and positioned to engage one or more slots in the first interchangeable plate for aligning the first interchangeable plate; and

the portion of the first interchangeable plate is shaped to extend through at least a recess in the chassis of the stock-chassis assembly.

2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the accessory mount is a quick-disconnect socket.

3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the accessory mount is a sling mount.

4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the sling mount is located proximal to a center of gravity of the stock-chassis assembly.

5. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a second interchangeable plate, a portion of the second interchangeable plate shaped to extend through at least another recess in the stock of the stock-chassis assembly, wherein the stock comprises one or more second tabs or second protrusions shaped and positioned to engage one or more slots in the second interchangeable plate for aligning the second interchangeable plate.

6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the portion of the second interchangeable plate is shaped to extend through at least another recess in the chassis of the stock-chassis assembly.

7. The system of claim 5 , wherein the second interchangeable plate has a plate recess configured for receiving a portion of a bolt handle of the stock-chassis assembly.

8. The system of claim 5 , wherein each of the first interchangeable plate and the second interchangeable plate include at least one fastener receiver shaped to accept a respective fastener, each of the fasteners configure to couple the interchangeable plates to the chassis.

9. The system of claim 1 , wherein the stock-chassis assembly is one or more of a firearm and a rifle.

10. The system of claim 1 , wherein the stock-chassis assembly is one or more of a weapon and a gun firing a projectile.

11. The system of claim 5 , wherein the one or more first tabs or protrusions and the one or more second tabs or protrusions are arranged in opposing locations on the stock of the stock-chassis assembly.

12. A stock-chassis assembly comprising:

a chassis having a first recess and a second recess arranged in opposing locations;

a barrel coupled to the chassis;

a bolt handle coupled to the chassis;

a stock coupled to the chassis and having a third and a fourth recess arranged in opposing locations and aligned with the first and second recesses, and wherein the stock comprises one or more first tabs or first protrusions arranged near the third recess and one or more second tabs or protrusions arranged near the fourth recess; and

a first interchangeable plate configured for removable coupling to the chassis at a first location and a second location opposing the first location, though not at a same time, and wherein the first interchangeable plate comprises one or more slots; wherein

the first interchangeable plate comprises an accessory mount;

a portion of the first interchangeable plate is shaped to extend through at least the first and third recesses, and wherein the one or more first tabs or protrusions in the stock are shaped and positioned to engage the one or more slots in the first interchangeable plate for aligning the first interchangeable plate.

13. The stock-chassis assembly of claim 12 , wherein the third and fourth recesses are wider than the first and second recesses.

14. The stock-chassis assembly of claim 12 , wherein the accessory mount is a quick-disconnect socket.

15. The stock-chassis assembly of claim 12 , wherein the accessory mount is a sling mount.

16. The stock-chassis assembly of claim 15 , wherein the sling mount is located proximal to a center of gravity of the stock-chassis assembly.

17. The stock-chassis assembly of claim 12 , further comprising a second interchangeable plate, the second interchangeable plate comprising one or more slots, wherein a portion of the second interchangeable plate is shaped to extend through at least the second and fourth recesses, and wherein the one or more second tabs or protrusions in the stock are shaped and positioned to engage the one or more slots in the second interchangeable plate for aligning the second interchangeable plate.

18. The stock-chassis assembly of claim 17 , wherein the second interchangeable plate has a plate recess configured for receiving a portion of a bolt handle of the stock-chassis assembly.

19. The stock-chassis assembly of claim 17 , wherein each of the first interchangeable plate and the second interchangeable plate include at least one fastener receiver shaped to accept a respective fastener, each of the fasteners configured to couple the interchangeable plates to the chassis.

20. The stock-chassis assembly of claim 17 , wherein the one or more first tabs or protrusions and the one or more second tabs or protrusions are arranged in opposing locations on the stock.

Assignments (6)
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: TRUIST BANK
To: MAGPUL INDUSTRIES CORP.
Reel/Frame 057534/0273 →
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: TRUIST BANK, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 052549/0806 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 1, 2020
From: MAGPUL INDUSTRIES CORP.
To: GLADSTONE CAPITAL CORPORATION, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 052554/0668 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jul 11, 2019
From: NUSS, FELIX; EITAN, YEHEZKEL
To: MAGPUL INDUSTRIES CORP.
Reel/Frame 049725/0505 →
Continuity (3)
Continuation 16022246 · Jun 28, 2018
Continuation 15824161 · Nov 28, 2017
Related Publication 20190316858A1 · Oct 17, 2019