Firearm gas system extension
OwnerPhillip Gerlingsinventor
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Abstract
An attachable extension can be attached to a firearm adjustment knob comprising an extension rod and a mounting block wherein the extension rod can slide back and forth axially and rotatably within the mounting block. A knob mounted to the extension rod and a spring mounted around the extension rod for biasing the extension rod toward a gas exhaust knob, and a fastener capturing the mounting block to a barrel shroud wherein the knob movably rotates the extension rod axially within the mounting block. The extension rod further comprises a slot fitted over gas exhaust knob. The extension rod can be coupled to the knob by a pin.
Claims17
An attachable extension to a gas exhaust knob in a barrel shroud in a firearm gas system, the extension comprising:
- an extension rod and a mounting block wherein the extension rod can slide back and forth axially and rotate relative to the mounting block;
- an extension knob coupled to the extension rod allowing a user to rotate the extension rod relative to the mounting block;
- a spring coupled to the extension rod biasing the extension rod toward the gas exhaust knob;
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- a fastener coupled to the mounting block to secure the mounting block to the barrel shroud.
A method of extending a gas exhaust knob in a barrel shroud in a firearm gas system, the method comprising the acts of:
- coupling an extension rod to a mounting block such that the extension rod can slide back and forth axially and rotate relative to the mounting block;
- securing the mounting block to the barrel shroud;
- biasing the extension rod coupled to the mounting block toward the gas exhaust knob;
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- engaging the gas exhaust knob with the extension rod such that rotating the extension rod causes the gas exhaust knob to rotate
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.