Hand grip system with integrated sight for mounting to firearm

Abstract

A semi-automatic or automatic rifle includes a receiver having a receiver frame, a barrel connected to the receiver frame, a hand guard section extending over and generally surrounding the barrel, the hand guard section connected to the receiver, an accessory mount connected to the receiver frame and located below the barrel, a hand grip with an integrated sight removably connected to the accessory mount, the removable hand grip having a locating and locking feature adapted to engage the accessory mount, wherein, the removable hand grip is selectably interchangeable with other hand grips, each having different predetermined characteristics selectable for coupling to the rifle and wherein, the removable hand grip is configured so that it forms a stand alone sighting device independent of the rifle.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 016,200 filed on Dec. 21, 2007, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein in its entirety.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Field[0003]The disclosed embodiments relate to firearms and, more particularly, to a firearm having a removable handgrip with an integrated laser sight.[0004]2. Brief Description of Earlier Developments[0005]There is a demand from operators that firearms, such as automatic and semi-automatic rifles, have increased versatility allowing individual firearm components to be operated in either a stand alone mode or in combination with the firearm. In addition to increased versatility, operator's desire robust construction and ease of operability and maintenance even when undergoing use in harsh conditions such as immersion in water and exposure to blowing sand and salt fog. For example, there is an operation desire for a removable firearm handgrip wit...

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Benefits of technology

[0003]The disclosed embodiments relate to firearms and, more particularly, to a firearm having a removable handgrip with an integrated laser sight.

Problems solved by technology

Conventional firearm laser sights have not successfully satisfied the demands and desires of operators.

The conventional handgrip laser sighting system is not conducive to being easily removed and used in a stand alone mode of operation with the firearm being operative (so that the user may continue to operate the firearm in a normal manner while employing the laser sighting system in its stand alone mode) nor is it conducive to being easily attached and used in combination with the firearm.

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