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US 7,621,063 B2Granted
Self-leveling follower for ammunition magazine
AssigneeMagpul Industries Corp.
InventorsRichard M. Fitzpatrick, Michael T. Mayberry, Eric S. Nakayama
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Abstract
The present invention is a self-leveling follower for an ammunition magazine. Side extensions provide greater stability to the follower and aid in its self-leveling feature. The follower according to the present invention is also manufactured to facilitate removal from and insertion into the magazine casing when maintaining the magazine. Additional features provide greater utility by improving bolt-stop capacity and consistency of ammunition feed.
Claims14
A follower for an ammunition magazine comprising:
- An oblong follower floor,
- An ammunition spacer, defining a top of the floor, positioned on one extreme side of the top of the floor and extending parallel to a length of the floor;
- A ramp located on the top of the floor and adjacent the spacer, said ramp originating from a hind side of the follower with an angle of incidence, θ, and a termination located between ½ and ¾ of the length of the follower towards a fore side of the follower;
- A spring nub projecting downward from the floor on a bottom of the floor;
- At least one spring retention wall on the bottom of the floor;
- A front end extending downward beyond a level defined by the spring nub;
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- A hind end extending downward to the same level as the front end.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.