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US 8,407,925 B2Granted
Firearm receiver cover having an accessory mount
OwnerNelson A. Fesasinventor
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Abstract
An adjustable receiver cover for a firearm having an integral accessory mounting structure and pivotally attached to the firearm. A front mounting tab adjustably attached to the cover body accommodates physical variances between examples of said firearm. The front of adjustable cover is pivotally attached to the firearm by a pin. The adjustable cover is firmly affixed at its rear by a cam locking release button. The adjustable cover is self centering by means of an integral spring apparatus.
Claims22
A firearm, comprising:
- a receiver;
- and
- a cover coupled to the receiver, the cover comprising:
- a cover body that co s a portion of the receiver;
- an accessory mounting surface coupled to the cover body;
- a front mounting tab with a step down from an uppermost surface of the front mounting tab to an uppermost surface of the cover body, configured to fit against the firearm and pivotably attach the cover to the receiver;
- a spring coupled to the cover body configured to contact a side of the receiver, thereby reducing movement of the cover body relative to the receiver;
- and
- a locking apparatus for securely fixing a rear end of the cover body to the receiver.
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An apparatus, comprising:
- a cover body for covering a portion of a receiver of a firearm;
- an accessory mounting surface coupled to the cover body;
- a front mounting tab with a step down from an uppermost surface of the front mounting tab to an uppermost surface of the cover body, configured to fit against the firearm and pivotably attach the cover to the receiver;
- a spring coupled to the cover body configured to contact a side of the receiver, thereby reducing movement of the cover body relative to the receiver;
- and
- a locking apparatus for securely fixing a rear end of the cover body to the receiver.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.