CHARGING HANDLE AND UPPER RECEIVER FOR A FIREARM

Abstract

A charging handle and an upper receiver for a firearm that prevent the build-up of gasses by allowing the gasses to be released. The upper receiver and the charging handle include multiple holes through which the gasses can be released and the blow of gasses over a face of a person can be prevented.

Description

FIELD OF INVENTION

The present invention relates to an upper receiver and a charging handle for a firearm, and more particularly, the present invention relates to an upper receiver and a charging handle with holes to release gases from a firearm.

BACKGROUND

The use of charging handles in firearms is known in the art. For example, an AR-15 gun has a charging handle for pulling the bolt. However, the use of charging handles has one major drawback. When operating the charging handle, the gasses from the firearm can gush toward the face of the person pouring all over the face. In particular, the gasses are irritating to the eyes.

Thus, a need is appreciated for an improved upper receiver and a charging handle for firearms that overcome the aforesaid drawback with conventional charging handles.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The following presents a simplified summary of one or more embodiments of the present invention to provide a basic understanding of such embodiments. This summary is not an extensive overview of all contemplated embodiments and is intended to neither identify critical elements of all embodiments nor delineate the scope of any or all embodiments. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts of one or more embodiments in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

The principal object of the present invention is therefore directed to an assembly for a firearm that includes an upper and a charging handle that allows the release of gasses from the firearm.

It is another object of the present invention that the gushing of gasses toward the face of a person is prevented.

It is still another object of the present invention that the upper and the charging handle has all the advantages of the conventional upper receiver and charging handles.

In one aspect, disclosed is an assembly that includes a charging handle and an upper receiver for a firearm, the charging handle comprises an elongated shaft that has a proximal end and a distal end, the elongated shaft is hollow, and the elongated shaft has a plurality of holes. The plurality of holes in the elongated shaft are linearly arranged to form a row of holes, and the row of holes extends along a longitudinal axis, wherein the charging handle comprises two rows of holes on a left side and a right side respectively of the elongated shaft. Each of the two rows of holes has eight holes spaced apart at regular intervals. The proximal end of the elongated shaft is configured to be engaged with a bolt of the firearm. The distal end of the elongated shaft has a crossbar.

In one aspect, disclosed is a method for preventing the blow of gasses from a charging handle of a firearm, the method comprises providing a charging handle comprising an elongated shaft that has a proximal end and a distal end, the elongated shaft is hollow, and the elongated shaft has a plurality of holes. The plurality of holes in the elongated shaft are linearly arranged to form a row of holes, and the row of holes extends along a longitudinal axis, wherein the charging handle comprises two rows of holes on a left side and a right side respectively of the elongated shaft. Each of the two rows of holes has eight holes spaced apart at regular intervals. The proximal end of the elongated shaft is configured to be engaged with a bolt of the firearm. The distal end of the elongated shaft has a crossbar.

In one aspect, disclosed is a firearm comprising an upper receiver and a charging handle. The upper receiver has a hollow body and a plurality of holes in the hollow body made along a length of the hollow body, each of the plurality of holes are configured to permit release of gasses. The plurality of holes in the hollow body are linearly arranged to form a row of holes, and the row of holes in the hollow body extends along a longitudinal axis of the hollow body, wherein the hollow body comprises two such rows of holes on a left side and a right side respectively thereof. The charging handle comprising an elongated shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, the elongated shaft is hollow, and the elongated shaft has a plurality of holes. The plurality of holes in the elongated shaft are linearly arranged to form a row of holes, and the row of holes in the elongated shaft extends along a longitudinal axis of the elongated shaft, wherein the charging handle comprises two such rows of holes on a left side and a right thereof.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying figures, which are incorporated herein, form part of the specification and illustrate embodiments of the present invention. Together with the description, the figures further explain the principles of the present invention and enable a person skilled in the relevant arts to make and use the invention.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an upper receiver of a firearm, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view of the upper receiver, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is another side view of the upper receiver, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a charging handle, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a side view of the charging handle, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is another side view of the charging handle, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Subject matter will now be described more fully hereinafter. Subject matter may, however, be embodied in a variety of different forms and, therefore, covered or claimed subject matter is intended to be construed as not being limited to any exemplary embodiments set forth herein; exemplary embodiments are provided merely to be illustrative. Likewise, a reasonably broad scope for claimed or covered subject matter is intended. Among other things, for example, the subject matter may be embodied as apparatus and methods of use thereof. The following detailed description is, therefore, not intended to be taken in a limiting sense.

The word “exemplary” is used herein to mean “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any embodiment described herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments. Likewise, the term “embodiments of the present invention” does not require that all embodiments of the invention include the discussed feature, advantage, or mode of operation.

The terminology used herein is to describe particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting to embodiments of the invention. As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises”, “comprising,”, “includes” and/or “including”, when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.

The following detailed description includes the best currently contemplated mode or modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense but is made merely to illustrate the general principles of the invention since the scope of the invention will be best defined by the allowed claims of any resulting patent.

The following detailed description is described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, specific details may be outlined in order to provide a thorough understanding of the subject innovation. It may be evident, however, that the claimed subject matter may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and apparatus are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate describing the subject innovation. Moreover, the drawings may not be to scale.

Disclosed is a firearm, and an assembly for a firearm, the assembly includes an upper receiver and a charging handle for firearms. Also, disclosed are the charging handle and the upper receiver for the firearm. The disclosed upper receiver and the charging handle may allow for release of the gasses from firing which can prevent any blow of the gasses over the face of a person operating the firearm. The disclosed upper receiver and the charging handle can be especially adapted for use with the AR-15 family of firearms.

Referring to FIGS. 1-3 which show an exemplary embodiment of the disclosed upper receiver 100 for a firearm, such as AR-15 firearm. The upper receiver 100 has a hollow body 110 that can receive different components of a firearm. Several holes 120 dispersed along the length i.e., longitudinal axis of the body 110 in the upper portion are shown. As shown in the drawings, these holes are made linearly along the longitudinal axis, wherein the holes make a row of holes. Two such rows of holes can be provided on the left and right sides of the body respectively. FIGS. 2 and 3 shown the left and right sides of the body having the respective row of holes according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The holes in each row can be spaced apart from one another at regular intervals. In the upper receiver 100 shown in the drawings, each of the two rows has eight holes. It is understood, however, that the number of holes can be varied without departing from the scope of the present invention. Also, the linear arrangement of holes is preferred, however, any departure from linearly made holes, such as a staggered arrangement of the holes in the elongated hollow body of the upper receiver is within the scope of the present invention. Moreover, the size of holes can be varied without departing from the scope of the present invention. Preferably, the arrangement of holes, the number of holes in row, the size of holes can be optimized for a given firearm. Through the holes, the gasses can be released, preventing any build-up of the gasses inside the firearm which may otherwise release upon retracting the charging handle. Thus, the blow of gasses over the face of a person operating the firearm can be prevented.

As shown in the drawings, a central axis passing through a center of the holes can be at an acute angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the upper receiver. Preferably, the central axis of the holes can be at 45 degrees relative to the longitudinal axis of the hollow body of the upper receiver.

Referring to FIGS. 4-6 which show an exemplary embodiment of the disclosed charging handle 200. The charging handle 200 includes an elongated shaft 210 that is hollow and has a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end 240 of the elongated shaft can engage with a bolt of the firearm when the charging handle is actuated. The elongated shaft has several holes 220 dispersed along the length of the elongated shaft in the upper portion thereof. As shown in the drawings, the holes are made linearly along a longitudinal axis, wherein the holes make a row of holes. Two such rows of holes can be provided on the left and right sides of the elongated shaft respectively. The holes in the row are spaced apart from one another at regular intervals. In the charging handle 200 shown in the drawings, each of the two rows has eight holes. It is understood, however, that the number of holes can be varied without departing from the scope of the present invention. Also, the linear arrangement of holes is preferred, however, any departure from linearly made holes, such as a staggered arrangement of the holes in the elongated shaft is within the scope of the present invention. The shape and size of the holes can also be varied without departing from the scope of the present invention. Through the holes, the gasses can be released, preventing any build-up of the gasses. Thus, the blow of gasses over the face of a person operating the firearm is prevented.

On the distal end of the elongated shaft can be provided a crossbar 230, wherein the structure and functioning of the crossbar in charging handles are well-known in the art. The structure of the crossbar can be varied without departing from the scope of the present invention.

As shown in the drawings, a central axis passing through the center of the holes 220 can be at an acute angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the elongated shaft 210. Preferably, the central axis of the holes 220 can be at 45 degrees relative to the longitudinal axis of the elongated shaft 210.

It is understood that in a given firearm can be provided with either the disclosed charging handle or the disclosed upper receiver or the both.

While the foregoing written description of the invention enables one of ordinary skill to make and use what is considered presently to be the best mode thereof, those of ordinary skill will understand and appreciate the existence of variations, combinations, and equivalents of the specific embodiment, method, and examples herein. The invention should therefore not be limited by the above-described embodiment, method, and examples, but by all embodiments and methods within the scope and spirit of the invention as claimed.

Claims

1. A firearm comprising: an upper receiver, the upper receiver has a hollow body and a plurality of holes in the hollow body made along a length of the hollow body, each of the plurality of holes are configured to permit release of gasses.

2. The firearm according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of holes in the hollow body are linearly arranged to form a row of holes, and the row of holes in the hollow body extends along a longitudinal axis of the hollow body, wherein the hollow body comprises two such rows of holes on a left side and a right side respectively thereof.

3. The firearm according to claim 1, wherein the firearm further comprises: a charging handle comprising: an elongated shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, the elongated shaft is hollow, and the elongated shaft has a plurality of holes.

4. The firearm according to claim 3, wherein the plurality of holes in the elongated shaft are linearly arranged to form a row of holes, and the row of holes in the elongated shaft extends along a longitudinal axis of the elongated shaft, wherein the charging handle comprises two such rows of holes on a left side and a right thereof.

5. A charging handle for a firearm, the charging handle comprises: an elongated shaft that has a proximal end and a distal end, the elongated shaft is hollow, and the elongated shaft has a plurality of holes.

6. The charging handle according to claim 5, wherein the plurality of holes in the elongated shaft are linearly arranged to form a row of holes, and the row of holes extends along a longitudinal axis, wherein the charging handle comprises two such rows of holes on a left side and a right side respectively thereof.

7. The charging handle according to claim 6, wherein each of the two rows of holes has eight holes spaced apart from one another at regular intervals.

8. The charging handle according to claim 7, wherein the proximal end of the elongated shaft is configured to be engaged with a bolt of the firearm.

9. The charging handle according to claim 8, wherein the distal end of the elongated shaft has a crossbar.

10. A method for preventing the blow of gasses from a charging handle of a firearm, the method comprising: providing a charging handle comprising: an elongated shaft that has a proximal end and a distal end, the elongated shaft is hollow, and the elongated shaft has a plurality of holes.

11. The method according to claim 10, wherein the plurality of holes in the elongated shaft are linearly arranged to form a row of holes, and the row of holes extends along a longitudinal axis, wherein the charging handle comprises two such rows of holes on a left side and a right side respectively of the elongated shaft.

12. The method according to claim 11, wherein each of the two rows of holes has eight holes spaced apart at regular intervals.

13. The method according to claim 12, wherein the proximal end of the elongated shaft is configured to be engaged with a bolt of the firearm.

14. The method according to claim 13, wherein the distal end of the elongated shaft is configured has a crossbar.