Dummy Suppressor Providing for Additional Accessories

Abstract

A method and apparatus for providing the aesthetic effect and functional qualities of a dummy suppressor or barrel extension while providing for the possibility of further attachments or accessories to be attached to the end of the extended barrel.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The application relates to a method and apparatus for attaching a dummy suppressor around the barrel of a firearm, or other dischargeable device, particularly to a method and apparatus for attaching a dummy suppressor around the barrel of a dischargeable device wherein said dummy suppressor allows for the attachment of further end-barrel accessories.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Prior Art

Presently, certain laws dictate that the length of a firearm, or other dischargeable device, be at least a certain length. Likewise, certain laws also dictate that the length of the barrel of said dischargeable device must also be at least a certain length. These laws are meant to prevent potential weapons from being concealed. Due to these restrictions, some barrels extend further than the rail systems that cover the corresponding dischargeable device. The length of the barrel that extends beyond the end of the rail and protrudes bare from the rest of the weapon is considered by some to be unattractive and aesthetically unpleasing. For this reason, many people who use firearms, and other dischargeable devices, add a dummy suppressor to their weapon. The dummy suppressor does not provide any suppressive function, but simply covers the end of the barrel that would otherwise protrude bare from under the rail. Presently, the function of the dummy suppressor is solely aesthetic. On a related note, many people who use these weapons without a dummy suppressor attach a component to the end of the barrel which provides any combination of one or more of the following functions: muzzle brake, compensator, flash hider, and configuration-derived functions. A muzzle brake redirects gas expulsion from the barrel such that it prevents the front of the barrel of the weapon from climbing excessively due to discharging of the weapon. A compensator redirects gas expulsion from the barrel such that it prevents the weapon from moving excessively in the direction opposite to the trajectory of the ammunition. A flash hider reduces the visible signature of the burning gasses that exit the muzzle. Configuration-derived functions include, but are not confined to, configurations of muzzle end accessories that provide for breaking glass, wood or other solid materials; that allow for ease of travel through certain vegetation or wired obstacles; or that may be used as a striking object against an opponent. Presently, the addition of a dummy suppressor to the end of a weapon will require the removal of all other end-barrel accessories and prevents the addition of any component that provides any combination of the functions mentioned above: a muzzle brake function, compensator function, flash hider function, and configuration-derived functions.

According to the prior art, dummy suppressors for firearms, and other dischargeable devices, functionally-speaking, only act as barrel extensions to the gun without providing any real non-aesthetic function. Additionally, the attachment of such a dummy suppressor renders the barrel of the gun incompatible with any more accessories or attachments to the end of the barrel.

There exists a need for a dummy suppressor that provides for the additional attachment of extra accessories to the end of the barrel, such as accessories that acts as a muzzle brake, compensator, or flash hider, or that have configuration-derived functionality.

2. Objects and Advantages

Accordingly, several objects and advantages of this invention are:

• • (a) to provide an aesthetically pleasing addition to firearm, or other dischargeable device;
  • (b) to provide for the possible addition of a recoil compensator, muzzle brake, flash hider, or other accessory end-barrel attachments;
  • (c) to allow for an increase in accuracy of successive fire by redirecting gasses through an end-barrel attachment;
  • (d) to allow for maintaining the strength of a user's acquired night vision by hiding muzzle flare and prevent blinding of the shooter by the same;
  • (e) to allow for aid in concealment of the shooter by hiding muzzle flare;
  • (f) to allow for ease of travel through certain vegetation or wired obstacles or to use as a striking object against an opponent;

Further objects and advantages of this invention will become apparent from a consideration of the drawings and ensuing description.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The following summary is provided to facilitate an understanding of some of the innovative features unique to the embodiments and is not intended to be a full description. A full appreciation of the various aspects of the embodiments can be gained by taking the entire specification, claims, drawings, and abstract as a whole.

In accordance with the present invention an apparatus for providing the aesthetic quality of a dummy suppressor to a firearm, or other dischargeable device, while providing for the possible attachment of further end-barrel attachments or accessories.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION—FIGS. 1-4

With reference now to the drawings, the preferred embodiment of the compensator over dummy suppressor according to the present invention is herein described. As can be seen in FIG. 1, according to the prior art dummy suppressor 10 attaches to the end of the barrel of firearm, or other dischargeable device (not shown). Back end of dummy suppressor or barrel extension 12 attaches to the shooting end of the barrel of the weapon. Front end of the dummy suppressor 11 is flat is the final end of the new extended barrel.

According to certain embodiments, as shown in FIG. 2 in the present invention dummy suppressor 20 attaches to the end of the barrel of a firearm or other dischargeable device (not shown) at back end of dummy suppressor 23. Extended barrel face 21 provides for, in certain embodiments, threading, adhesives, clasps, or other attachment devices for the optional attachment of further accessories to extended barrel 22.

According to certain embodiments, as shown in FIG. 3a, FIG. 3b, FIG. 3c, and FIG. 3d, in the present invention recoil end accessory 30 attaches to the end of the already extended or regular barrel at back of end accessory 32. Front end of end accessory 33 is the final end of the new extended barrel. Holes 31 in end accessory 32 allow for the exit of gasses from the extended barrel.

According to certain embodiments, as shown in FIG. 4, in the present invention dummy suppressor end cap 40 attaches to the end of the extended barrel of dummy suppressor 23 according to the present invention at the back end of end cap 42. According to certain embodiments, inner face of end cap 43 comprises threading, adhesives, clasps, or other attachment means for attachment to the extended barrel of a dummy suppressor.

The foregoing description of the invention has been presented for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed, and other modifications and variations may be possible in light of the above teachings. The embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the invention in various embodiments and various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. It is intended that the appended claims be construed to include other alternative embodiments of the invention except insofar as limited by the prior art.

The invention may be embodied in other forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof. The present embodiments are therefore to be considered as illustrative and not restrictive, the scope of the invention being indicated by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description, and all changes that come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are therefore intended to be embraced therein.

OPERATION—FIGS. 1-4

As shown in FIG. 1, according to the prior art, back end of dummy suppressor 12 attaches to the end of the barrel of firearm or other dischargeable device (not shown). This extends the original barrel of the weapon by the additional length of the dummy suppressor 10 so that the extended barrel ends at front end of dummy suppressor 11. Dummy suppressor 10 adds aesthetic effect to the original weapon and extends the barrel as well.

As shown in FIG. 2, according to the present invention, in certain embodiments, dummy suppressor 20 attaches to the end of the barrel of a firearm or other dischargeable device (not shown). This extends the original barrel of the weapon by the additional length of the dummy suppressor 20 so that the extended barrel ends at or after the newly extended barrel 22. Dummy suppressor 20 further comprises extended barrel face 21 which provides for, in certain embodiments, threading, adhesives, clasps, or other attachment methods to allow for the further attachment of certain accessories to the end of newly extended barrel 22.

As shown in FIG. 3a, FIG. 3b, FIG. 3c, and FIG. 3d, according to the present invention, in certain embodiments, end accessory 30 attaches to the end of the already extended or regular barrel at back of end accessory 32. During regular firing and regular use of the firearm, or other dischargeable device (not shown), gasses released by the weapon may pass through the holes 31 in end accessory 30 so as to provide a retarding force that compensates for excessive recoil or kick from the weapon. The fired projectile moves through the barrel into and exits front end of end accessory 33.

As shown in FIG. 4, according to the present invention, in certain embodiments, dummy suppressor end cap 40 attaches to the end of the extended barrel of dummy suppressor 23 according to the present invention at the back end of end cap 42. According to certain embodiments, inner face of end cap 43 comprises threading, adhesives, clasps, or other attachment means for attachment to the extended barrel of a dummy suppressor such that the aforementioned means of attachment engages corresponding means of attachment of the dummy suppressor. In certain embodiments, this engagement detachably engages dummy suppressor end cap 40 to dummy suppressor such that dummy suppressor end cap 40 may be replaced with another end accessory.

CONCLUSION, RAMIFICATIONS, AND SCOPE

Thus, the reader will see that the apparatus will provide the aesthetic quality of a dummy suppressor while simultaneously offering the possibility of additional end-barrel attachments and accessories.

While the above description contains many specifications, these should not be construed as limitations of the scope of the invention, but rather as an exemplification of a preferred embodiment of the invention. Many other variations and embodiments are possible.

Accordingly, the scope of the invention should be determined not by the embodiment illustrated, but by the appended claims and their legal equivalents.

Claims

1. A dummy suppressor or barrel extension for a firearm or other dischargeable device comprising:

A means for attaching to the barrel of said dischargeable device;

A means for providing for the attachment of further accessories or attachments to the end of the barrel;

2. The dummy suppressor or barrel extension from claim 1 wherein in said barrel is extended.

3. The dummy suppressor or barrel extension from claim 1 wherein said dummy suppressor or barrel extension allows for the attachment of an end accessory to the end of the extended barrel;

4. The end accessory from claim 3 wherein said end accessory redirects expulsion of gasses from the barrel;

5. The end accessory from claim 4, wherein the redirection of expulsion of gasses from the barrel reduces or retards recoil of the firearm or other dischargeable device.

6. The end accessory from claim 4, wherein the redirection of expulsion of gasses from the barrel reduces or retards the muzzle rise of the firearm or other dischargeable device.

7. The end accessory from claim 3 wherein said end accessory suppresses or hides the muzzle flare or flash of said dischargeable device.

8. The end accessory from claim 3 wherein said end accessory provides a function due to its configuration;

9. The end accessory from claim 8 wherein said configuration allows for ease in manipulating vegetation, wiring, or can be used as a striking weapon.

10. The dummy suppressor or barrel extension from claim 1 wherein said dummy suppressor or barrel extension allows for the attachment of an end cap.

11. The end cap from claim 10 whereby the addition of said end cap to the end of said dummy suppressor or barrel extension provides for an aesthetic improvement upon the dummy suppressor or barrel extension alone.

12. A firearm or other dischargeable device comprising of:

A mechanism for discharging ammunition from said device;

A barrel through which said ammunition is discharged;

A dummy suppressor or barrel extension connected to the end of said barrel wherein said dummy suppressor or barrel extension comprises of a means to attach a further end accessory or attachment to the end of the barrel.

13. The end accessory from claim 12 wherein said end accessory redirects expulsion of gasses from the barrel;

14. The end accessory from claim 13, wherein the redirection of expulsion of gasses from the barrel reduces or retards recoil of the firearm or other dischargeable device.

15. The end accessory from claim 13, wherein said redirection of expulsion of gasses from the barrel reduces or retards the muzzle rise of the firearm or other dischargeable device.

16. The end accessory from claim 12 wherein said end accessory suppresses or hides the muzzle flare or flash of said dischargeable device.

17. The end accessory from claim 12 wherein said end accessory provides a function due to its configuration;

18. The end accessory from claim 17 wherein said configuration allows for ease in manipulating vegetation, wiring, or can be used as a striking weapon.

19. The dummy suppressor or barrel extension from claim 12 wherein said dummy suppressor or barrel extension allows for the attachment of an end cap;

20. The end cap from claim 19 whereby the addition of said end cap to the end of said dummy suppressor or barrel extension provides for an aesthetic improvement upon the dummy suppressor or barrel extension alone.