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Stock interface

a stock interface and stock technology, applied in the field of small arms and rifle stocks, can solve the problems of not being able to use a toy replica, not having trained armorers, and not being able to provide a comfortable cheek weld for a marksman, so as to improve the ability of a marksman or an infantryman to use a firearm and achieve good cheek welds

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-12-24
HINES STEVE
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Benefits of technology

Facilitates easy installation and customization of rifle stocks, providing a comfortable cheek weld and enabling the attachment of power sources and storage compartments, enhancing the usability and performance of firearms for both military and civilian users.

Problems solved by technology

As such, a small arms accessory requiring replacement of the buffer tube is not suitable for use with a toy replica.
Prior art systems, however, require trained armorers or lack a comfortable cheek weld for a marksman.

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[0042]FIG. 1 illustrates a stock interface 101 and stock interface attachments 102, 103 in accordance with aspects of the embodiments. The stock interface 101 is designed to slip over a CAR buffer tube. An ergonomic attachment 102 and a container attachment 103 are designed to attach to the stock interface. Notice that symmetry allows the stock interface attachments 102, 103 to be attached on either the left or right side. Dovetails 104 running longitudinally along the stock interface 101 are designed to mate with matching dovetails 105 on the stock interface attachments. A longitudinally running mounting rail 106 can be used for attaching a stock. Items can be stored in the container interior 107.

[0043]The particular shape of the illustrated dovetails 104 and matching dovetails 105 form what is known as a captured dovetail. Items using captured dovetails are connected by first aligning the dovetails and then sliding the items into position along the dovetails. Alternatively, a snap...

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Abstract

A stock interface can be slipped onto and attached to a standard CAR buffer tube. The stock interface provides structures for attaching a butt stock and stock interface attachments such as an ergonomic attachment, a container attachment, and a power attachment. Small arms ergonomics can be improved by providing a better cheek weld via an ergonomic attachment. Container attachments provide storage. Power attachments provide electrical power for items such as electronic sighting systems, lasers, lights, or any of the other electronic devices attached to a small arm.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This patent application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 639,814 filed on Dec. 15, 2006 entitled “Stock Interface” and which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]Embodiments relate to fields of small arms, rifle stocks, and modular rifle stocks. Embodiments also relate to the fields of power sources and electrical interconnections.BACKGROUND[0003]Small arms design has moved past using fixed stock elements to using adjustable or modular components. Adjustable or modular components are used to configure a firearm for specific uses or missions. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 3,348,328 issued to Roy discloses an adjustable stock for use in conjunction with a CAR buffer tube. A buffer tube is a tube mounted to the back of a firearm receiver. In most applications, when the firearm is discharged, the bolt travels back and into the buffer tube while a spring, called the buffer spring, supplies a force for dece...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): F41C23/00F41C23/14F41C23/22F41C23/20
CPCF41C23/22F41C23/16
Inventor HINES, STEVE
Owner HINES STEVE