Abstract: A muzzle brake apparatus comprises a main body having a central bore and a plurality of peripheral bores about the central bore, the central bore extending a flow path for a projectile from a barrel of a firearm and an exit for the projectile and a brake backing plate coupled to the main body, the brake backing plate constructed and arranged for coupling to a distal end of the barrel of the firearm, the brake backing plate including an air chamber that provides an interior volume for receiving a flow of gas in the flow path of the barrel, wherein the peripheral bores output a first portion of gas from the firearm, and wherein a second portion of the gas is returned to the barrel from the air chamber.

Abstract: A muzzle brake apparatus comprises a main body having a central bore and a plurality of peripheral bores about the central bore, the central bore extending a flow path for a projectile from a barrel of a firearm and an exit for the projectile and a brake backing plate coupled to the main body, the brake backing plate constructed and arranged for coupling to a distal end of the barrel of the firearm, the brake backing plate including an air chamber that provides an interior volume for receiving a flow of gas in the flow path of the barrel, wherein the peripheral bores output a first portion of gas from the firearm, and wherein a second portion of the gas is returned to the barrel from the air chamber.

Abstract: A coupling mechanism comprises a first engaging portion constructed and arranged for direct coupling to a handguard of a firearm; a second engaging portion constructed and arranged for direct coupling to a body of the firearm; and at least one reinforcement element extending between the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion for applying a force that maintains an interface formed between the handguard and the body of the firearm.

Abstract: A retractable powered bipod motorcycle stand, attaching below a frame of a motorcycle, retracts and extends below the motorcycle to maintain the motorcycle in a upright position, the motorcycle stand being remotely controlled under power to retract and extend from a travel position to a parked position and back, the retractable motorcycle stand providing an upper mounting frame assembly attached below the motorcycle frame, a bipod lower leg assembly rotating between an elevated position and an extended position, a shaft providing a pivotal relationship between the upper mounting frame assembly and the lower leg assembly, a pusher assembly driving a drive gear attached to the shaft to provide forced rotation of the lower leg assembly, the pusher assembly attaching to a remote activated actuator to provide linear movement to the pusher assembly to drive the pusher assembly in a forward and reverse position to raise and lower the lower leg assembly under intentional force by a remote activation means.

Abstract: A retractable powered bipod motorcycle stand, attaching below a frame of a motorcycle, retracts and extends below the motorcycle to maintain the motorcycle in a upright position, the motorcycle stand being remotely controlled under power to retract and extend from a travel position to a parked position and back, the retractable motorcycle stand providing an upper mounting frame assembly attached below the motorcycle frame, a bipod lower leg assembly rotating between an elevated position and an extended position, a shaft providing a pivotal relationship between the upper mounting frame assembly and the lower leg assembly, a pusher assembly driving a drive gear attached to the shaft to provide forced rotation of the lower leg assembly, the pusher assembly attaching to a remote activated actuator to provide linear movement to the pusher assembly to drive the pusher assembly in a forward and reverse position to raise and lower the lower leg assembly under intentional force by a remote activation means.

Abstract: A quick connect fastener accessory includes a base plate and lid to enclose an upper end of a quick release pin or fastener, preventing disengagement of the fastener or quick release pin from its engagement and an illumination means integrated within the base plate and connected to a local available low voltage electrical system, the illumination means using low voltage LEDs with a prismatic backplate for maximizing illumination as an accent or as a visual aid.