Patent Application
20250044051
The present disclosure relates generally to firearms and, more particularly, to firearm suppressor adapters having an integral flash hider and related methods of manufacturing and using the same.
In some instances, suppressors may be used on firearms to reduce the concussive blast emitting from the muzzle end of a barrel upon firing the firearm. Such suppressors generally may be mounted to the firearm barrel using an adapter, such as a direct thread adapter, that removably couples the suppressor to the barrel. Although suppressors may be effective at reducing the sound and concussive effect of the blast, the propellant (e.g., gunpowder) often may not be completely spent at the exit from the muzzle end of the barrel, and in the case of a suppressed firearm, at the exit from the suppressor, thereby causing a flash, which may be undesirable for the operator of the firearm. In some instances, flash hiders may be used on firearms to reduce the visible flash upon firing the firearm by cooling or dispersing the burning gases exiting the muzzle end of the barrel. Such flash hiders generally may be mounted to the firearm barrel using an adapter that removably couples the flash hider to the barrel. Although conventional suppressors and flash hiders may be suitable for their respective purposes, existing designs may present challenges in providing the benefits of both devices in a compact and lightweight manner.
A need, therefore, exists for improved firearm suppressors, flash hiders, and adapters therefor as well as related methods of manufacturing and using the same, which may overcome one or more of the drawbacks associated with existing firearm suppressors, flash hiders, adapters, and methods.
The detailed description is set forth with reference to the accompanying drawings. The use of the same reference numerals may indicate similar or identical items. Various embodiments may utilize elements and/or components other than those illustrated in the drawings, and some elements and/or components may not be present in various embodiments. Elements and/or components in the figures are not necessarily drawn to scale. Throughout this disclosure, depending on the context, singular and plural terminology may be used interchangeably.
The present disclosure is directed to firearm suppressor adapters, firearm suppressor assemblies, firearm assemblies, and related methods of manufacturing and using the same. As discussed above, suppressors may be used on firearms to reduce the concussive blast emitting from the muzzle end of a barrel upon firing the firearm. Conventional suppressors generally may be mounted to the firearm barrel using an adapter, such as a direct thread adapter, that removably couples the suppressor to the barrel. Although existing suppressors may be effective at reducing the sound and concussive effect of the blast, the propellant (e.g., gunpowder) often may not be completely spent at the exit from the muzzle end of the barrel, and in the case of a suppressed firearm, at the exit from the suppressor, thereby causing a flash, which may be undesirable for the operator of the firearm. In some instances, flash hiders may be used on firearms to reduce the visible flash upon firing the firearm by cooling or dispersing the burning gases exiting the muzzle end of the barrel. Conventional flash hiders generally may be mounted to the firearm barrel using an adapter that removably couples the flash hider to the barrel. Although conventional suppressors and flash hiders may be suitable for their respective purposes, existing designs may present challenges in providing the benefits of both devices in a compact and lightweight manner. As described herein, the disclosed firearm suppressor adapters may provide a straightforward means for removably coupling a firearm suppressor to a firearm barrel while also including a flash hider in a compact and lightweight manner.
In one aspect, as disclosed herein, a firearm suppressor adapter may include an adapter body and a flash hider coupled to the adapter body. The adapter body may include first threads configured to removably couple the adapter body to a firearm barrel, and second threads configured to removably couple the adapter body to a firearm suppressor. The flash hider may be configured to be received at least partially within an internal chamber of the firearm suppressor. The flash hider may include a plurality of prongs and a plurality of slots. Each of the slots may be defined between a respective pair of the prongs.
In some examples, the flash hider and the adapter body may be integrally formed with one another. In some examples, the flash hider and the adapter body may be separately formed and fixedly coupled to one another. In some examples, the first threads may be female threads disposed on an internal surface of the adapter body defining a bore of the adapter body, and the second threads may be male threads disposed on an external surface of the adapter body. In some examples, the adapter body also may include a plate portion disposed at a proximal end of the firearm suppressor adapter, and a ring portion extending from the plate portion toward a distal end of the firearm suppressor adapter. In some examples, the ring portion of the adapter body may encircle and may be spaced apart from a portion of the flash hider such that a recess is defined therebetween. In some examples, the flash hider may be coupled to the plate portion of the adapter body and may extend beyond the ring portion of the adapter body to the distal end of the firearm suppressor adapter. In some examples, the flash hider also may include a ring portion extending from the adapter body toward a distal end of the firearm suppressor adapter, and each of the prongs may extend from the ring portion of the flash hider to the distal end of the firearm suppressor adapter. In some examples, each of the prongs may have a linear shape extending parallel to a longitudinal axis of the firearm suppressor adapter, and each of the slots may have a linear shape extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the firearm suppressor adapter. In some examples, the plurality of prongs may include three or more prongs disposed in a circumferential array about a longitudinal axis of the firearm suppressor adapter, and the plurality of slots may include three or more slots disposed in a circumferential array about the longitudinal axis of the firearm suppressor adapter.
In another aspect, a firearm suppressor assembly may include a firearm suppressor and a firearm suppressor adapter. The firearm suppressor may define an internal chamber. The firearm suppressor adapter may include an adapter body and a flash hider coupled to the adapter body. The adapter body may include first threads configured to removably couple the adapter body to a firearm barrel, and second threads configured to removably couple the adapter body to the firearm suppressor. The flash hider may be configured to be received at least partially within the internal chamber of the firearm suppressor. The flash hider may include a plurality of prongs and a plurality of slots. Each of the slots may be defined between a respective pair of the prongs.
In some examples, the flash hider and the adapter body may be integrally formed with one another. In some examples, the flash hider and the adapter body may be separately formed and fixedly coupled to one another. In some examples, the first threads may be female threads disposed on an internal surface of the adapter body defining a bore of the adapter body, and the second threads may be male threads disposed on an external surface of the adapter body. In some examples, the adapter body also may include a plate portion disposed at a proximal end of the firearm suppressor adapter, and a ring portion extending from the plate portion toward a distal end of the firearm suppressor adapter. In some examples, the ring portion of the adapter body may encircle and may be spaced apart from a portion of the flash hider such that a recess is defined therebetween. In some examples, the flash hider may be coupled to the plate portion of the adapter body and may extend beyond the ring portion of the adapter body to the distal end of the firearm suppressor adapter. In some examples, the flash hider also may include a ring portion extending from the adapter body toward a distal end of the firearm suppressor adapter, and each of the prongs may extend from the ring portion of the flash hider to the distal end of the firearm suppressor adapter. In some examples, each of the prongs may have a linear shape extending parallel to a longitudinal axis of the firearm suppressor adapter, and each of the slots may have a linear shape extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the firearm suppressor adapter. In some examples, the plurality of prongs may include three or more prongs disposed in a circumferential array about a longitudinal axis of the firearm suppressor adapter, and the plurality of slots may include three or more slots disposed in a circumferential array about the longitudinal axis of the firearm suppressor adapter.
In still another aspect, a firearm assembly may include a firearm barrel, a firearm suppressor, and a firearm suppressor adapter. The firearm suppressor may define an internal chamber. The firearm suppressor adapter may include an adapter body and a flash hider coupled to the adapter body. The adapter body may include first threads configured to removably couple the adapter body to the firearm barrel, and second threads configured to removably couple the adapter body to the firearm suppressor. The flash hider may be configured to be received at least partially within the internal chamber of the firearm suppressor. The flash hider may include a plurality of prongs and a plurality of slots. Each of the slots may be defined between a respective pair of the prongs.
In some examples, the flash hider and the adapter body may be integrally formed with one another. In some examples, the flash hider and the adapter body may be separately formed and fixedly coupled to one another. In some examples, the first threads may be female threads disposed on an internal surface of the adapter body defining a bore of the adapter body, and the second threads may be male threads disposed on an external surface of the adapter body. In some examples, the adapter body also may include a plate portion disposed at a proximal end of the firearm suppressor adapter, and a ring portion extending from the plate portion toward a distal end of the firearm suppressor adapter. In some examples, the ring portion of the adapter body may encircle and may be spaced apart from a portion of the flash hider such that a recess is defined therebetween. In some examples, the flash hider may be coupled to the plate portion of the adapter body and may extend beyond the ring portion of the adapter body to the distal end of the firearm suppressor adapter. In some examples, the flash hider also may include a ring portion extending from the adapter body toward a distal end of the firearm suppressor adapter, and each of the prongs may extend from the ring portion of the flash hider to the distal end of the firearm suppressor adapter. In some examples, each of the prongs may have a linear shape extending parallel to a longitudinal axis of the firearm suppressor adapter, and each of the slots may have a linear shape extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the firearm suppressor adapter. In some examples, the plurality of prongs may include three or more prongs disposed in a circumferential array about a longitudinal axis of the firearm suppressor adapter, and the plurality of slots may include three or more slots disposed in a circumferential array about the longitudinal axis of the firearm suppressor adapter.
Further benefits and advantages of the disclosed firearm suppressor adapters, firearm suppressor assemblies, firearm assemblies, and related methods of manufacturing and using the same will be appreciated by one skilled in the art upon review of the following description in conjunction with the appended drawings.
Referring now to the drawings,
The firearm suppressor adapter 100 may be formed as an elongate, generally tubular structure having a proximal end 102 (which also may be referred to as a “rear end” or a “first end”) and a distal end 104 (which also may be referred to as a “front end” or a “second end”) disposed opposite one another along a longitudinal axis of the adapter 100. As shown, the firearm suppressor adapter 100 may include an adapter body 110 (which also may be referred to as a “main body” or simply a “body”) and a flash hider 140 (which also may be referred to as a “flash guard,” a “flash eliminator,” or a “flash suppressor”) that is coupled to the adapter body 110. In some examples, the flash hider 140 and the adapter body 110 may be integrally formed with one another. In other words, the firearm suppressor adapter 100 may be formed, such as by machining from a single piece of material, as a unitary body that includes the flash hider 140 and the adapter body 110. In some examples, the flash hider 140 and the adapter body 110 may be separately formed and fixedly coupled to one another. For example, the flash hider 140 and the adapter body 110 may be formed, such as by machining, from separate pieces of material and then fixedly coupled to one another, such as by welding. When the firearm suppressor adapter 100 is mounted to a firearm suppressor, the flash hider 140 may be received at least partially within an internal chamber of the firearm suppressor. In use, the flash hider 140 may be configured to put out most of the flash caused by unburnt propellant during the uncorking phase or as soon as the bullet leaves the muzzle bore.
As shown, the adapter body 110 may include a plate portion 112 (which also may be referred to as a “plate” or a “proximal portion”) and a ring portion 114 (which also may be referred to as a “ring,” a “lip,” or a “distal portion”). The plate portion 112 may be disposed at the proximal end 102 of the firearm suppressor adapter 100, and the ring portion 114 may extend from the plate portion 112 toward the distal end 104 of the firearm suppressor adapter 100. The adapter body 110 may define a bore 116 (which also may be referred to as a “central bore” or a “thru bore”) extending through the plate portion 112 and the ring portion 114. As shown, the adapter body 110 may include first threads 118 (which also may be referred to as “internal threads” or “female threads”) disposed on the internal surface of the adapter body 110 defining the bore 116. As discussed below, the first threads 118 may be configured to removably couple the adapter body 110, and thus the overall firearm suppressor adapter 100, to a firearm barrel, such as the firearm barrel 170. In particular, the first threads 118 may be configured to engage mating threads of the firearm barrel.
As shown, the plate portion 112 may be formed as a circular, generally disc-shaped structure including a flange 122, a plurality of notches 124, and a plurality of recesses 126. The flange 122 may extend radially outward beyond the ring portion 114. The notches 124 may be defined in the flange 122 and configured for engaging a mating tool, such as a wrench, to facilitate mounting the firearm suppressor adapter 100 to a firearm barrel and a firearm suppressor. In some examples, as shown, the plate portion 122 may include three (3) of the notches 124 equally spaced apart from one another by 120 degrees in a circumferential array. The plate portion 122 may include fewer or more of the notches 124 in various arrangements in other examples. In some examples, as shown, each of the notches 124 may be rectangular and may extend entirely through the thickness of the flange 122, from the proximal end to the distal end thereof, although other shapes and configurations of the notches 124 may be used in other examples. The recesses 126 may be defined in the plate portion 112 and may extend from the proximal end toward, but not all the way to, the distal end of the plate portion 112. The recesses 126 may be provided to reduce overall weight of the firearm suppressor adapter 100 and/or to engage mating features of other components or tools. In some examples, as shown, the plate portion 112 may include three (3) of the recesses 126 equally spaced apart from one another by 120 degrees in a circumferential array surrounding the bore 116. The plate portion 122 may include fewer or more of the recesses 126 in various arrangements in other examples. In some examples, as shown, each of the recesses 126 may be arc-shaped, with rounded ends, although other shapes and configurations of the recesses 126 may be used in other examples.
As shown, the ring portion 114 may be formed as a circular, generally ring-shaped structure including second threads 132 (which also may be referred to as “external threads” or “male threads”) disposed on the external surface of the ring portion 114 of the adapter body 110. As discussed below, the second threads 132 may be configured to removably couple the adapter body 110, and thus the overall firearm suppressor adapter 100, to a firearm suppressor, such as the firearm suppressor 160. In particular, the second threads 132 may be configured to engage mating threads of the firearm suppressor. Various thread sizes and patterns may be used for the second threads 132. In some examples, as shown, the second threads 132 may have a thread pattern of 1.375″-24 TPI, which is common in the industry and known as the “HUB.” As shown in
The flash hider 140 may be coupled to the plate portion 112 of the adapter body 110 and extend beyond the ring portion 114 of the adapter body 110 to the distal end 104 of the firearm suppressor adapter 100. As shown, the flash hider 140 may include a ring portion 142 (which also may be referred to as a “ring” or a “proximal portion”) and a prong portion 144 (which also may be referred to as a “distal portion”). The ring portion 142 may extend from the adapter body 110, specifically the plate portion 112 thereof, to the prong portion 144. The prong portion 144 may extend from the ring portion 142 to the distal end 104 of the firearm suppressor adapter 100. The flash hider 140 may define a bore 146 (which also may be referred to as a “central bore” or a “thru bore”) extending through the ring portion 142 and the prong portion 144. As shown, the bore 146 may be coaxial with the bore 116.
As shown, the ring portion 142 may be formed as a circular, generally ring-shaped structure, with the first threads 118 continuing from the bore 116 through the portion of the bore 146 defined by the ring portion 142. As shown, the prong portion 144 may include a plurality of prongs 152 (which also may be referred to as “arms” or “protrusions”) and a plurality of slots 154 (which also may be referred to as “flutes” or “cuts”). In some examples, as shown, each of the prongs 152 and each of the slots 154 may extend from the ring portion 142 to the distal end 104 of the firearm suppressor adapter 100. As shown, the prong portion 144 may include four (4) of the prongs 152 equally spaced apart from one another by 90 degrees in a circumferential array surrounding the bore 146. The prong portion 144 may include fewer or more of the prongs 152 in various arrangements in other examples. In some examples, as shown, each of the prongs 152 may have a linear shape extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the firearm suppressor adapter 100, although other shapes of the prongs 152 may be used in other examples. In some examples, as shown, the exterior surface of each of the prongs 152 may be curved, following the same curvature as the exterior surface of the ring portion 142, while at least a portion of the interior surface of each of the prongs 152 may be curved, following the curvature of the bore 146. In some examples, as shown, a distal portion of interior surface of each of the prongs 152 may be tapered, providing an transition toward the bore 146. Various shapes and configurations of the prongs 152 may be used in different examples. Each of the slots 154 may be defined between a respective pair of the prongs 152 and may extend from the exterior surface to the interior surface of the prong portion 144 (i.e., to the bore 146). As shown, the prong portion 144 may include four (4) of the slots 154 equally spaced apart from one another by 90 degrees in a circumferential array surrounding the bore 146. The prong portion 144 may include fewer or more of the slots 154 in various arrangements in other examples. In some examples, as shown, each of the slots 154 may have a linear shape extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the firearm suppressor adapter 100, although other shapes of the slots 154 may be used in other examples. In some examples, as shown, the proximal end of each of the slots 154 may be rounded. Various shapes and configurations of the slots 154 may be used in different examples. In use, the slots 154 of the flash hider 140 may be configured to allow gasses passing through the flash hider 140 to expand perpendicular to the direction of bullet travel. In this manner, the slots 154 may allow the gases to cool down much faster and in a shorter amount of time. Moreover, by integrating the flash hider 140 into the firearm suppressor adapter 100, the hot expanding gases may cool down faster before they enter the baffle system of the firearm suppressor, thereby avoiding or at least inhibiting re-combustion of the gases within the volume spaces between the baffles, as may occur with certain existing firearm suppressors.
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As shown, the adapter body 210 may include a plate portion 212 and a ring portion 214. The adapter body 210 may define a bore 216 extending through the plate portion 212 and the ring portion 214. As shown, the adapter body 210 may include first threads 218 disposed on the internal surface of the adapter body 210 defining the bore 216 and configured to removably couple the adapter body 210 to a firearm barrel. As shown, the plate portion 212 may be formed as a circular, generally disc-shaped structure including a flange 222 and a plurality of notches 224. The flange 222 may extend radially outward beyond the ring portion 214. The notches 224 may be defined in the flange 222 and configured for engaging a mating tool, such as a spanner wrench, to facilitate mounting the firearm suppressor adapter 200 to a firearm barrel and a firearm suppressor. In some examples, as shown, the plate portion 222 may include four (4) of the notches 224 equally spaced apart from one another by 90 degrees in a circumferential array. In some examples, as shown, each of the notches 224 may be generally rectangular and may extend only partially through the thickness of the flange 222, from the proximal end to the distal end thereof. As shown, the ring portion 214 may be formed as a circular, generally ring-shaped structure including second threads 232 disposed on the external surface of the ring portion 214 of the adapter body 210 and configured to removably couple the adapter body 210 to a firearm suppressor. As shown, the ring portion 214 may encircle and be spaced apart from a portion of the flash hider 240 such that a recess 234 is defined between the internal surface of the ring portion 214 and the external surface of the encircled portion of the flash hider 240.
The flash hider 240 may be coupled to the plate portion 212 of the adapter body 210 and extend beyond the ring portion 214 of the adapter body 210 to the distal end 204 of the firearm suppressor adapter 200. As shown, the flash hider 240 may include a ring portion 242 and a prong portion 244. The ring portion 242 may extend from the adapter body 210, specifically the plate portion 212 thereof, to the prong portion 244. The prong portion 244 may extend from the ring portion 242 to the distal end 204 of the firearm suppressor adapter 200. The flash hider 240 may define a bore 246 extending through the ring portion 242 and the prong portion 244, which may be coaxial with the bore 216. As shown, the ring portion 242 may be formed as a circular, generally ring-shaped structure, with the first threads 218 continuing from the bore 216 through the portion of the bore 246 defined by the ring portion 242. As shown, the prong portion 244 may include a plurality of prongs 252 and a plurality of slots 254. In some examples, as shown, each of the prongs 252 and each of the slots 254 may extend from the ring portion 242 to the distal end 204 of the firearm suppressor adapter 200. As shown, the prong portion 244 may include three (3) of the prongs 252 equally spaced apart from one another by 120 degrees in a circumferential array surrounding the bore 246. In some examples, as shown, each of the prongs 252 may have a linear shape extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the firearm suppressor adapter 200, although other shapes of the prongs 252 may be used in other examples. In some examples, as shown, the exterior surface of each of the prongs 252 may be curved, following the same curvature as the exterior surface of the ring portion 242, while at least a portion of the interior surface of each of the prongs 252 may be curved, following the curvature of the bore 246. Each of the slots 254 may be defined between a respective pair of the prongs 252 and may extend from the exterior surface to the interior surface of the prong portion 244. As shown, the prong portion 244 may include three (3) of the slots 254 equally spaced apart from one another by 120 degrees in a circumferential array surrounding the bore 246. In some examples, as shown, each of the slots 254 may have a linear shape extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the firearm suppressor adapter 200, although other shapes of the slots 254 may be used in other examples.
As shown, the adapter body 310 may include a plate portion 312 and a ring portion 314. The adapter body 310 may define a bore 316 extending through the plate portion 312 and the ring portion 314. As shown, the adapter body 310 may include first threads 318 disposed on the internal surface of the adapter body 310 defining the bore 316 and configured to removably couple the adapter body 310 to a firearm barrel. As shown, the plate portion 312 may be formed as a circular, generally disc-shaped structure including a flange 322 and a plurality of notches 324. The flange 322 may extend radially outward beyond the ring portion 314. The notches 324 may be defined in the flange 322 and configured for engaging a mating tool, such as a spanner wrench, to facilitate mounting the firearm suppressor adapter 300 to a firearm barrel and a firearm suppressor. In some examples, as shown, the plate portion 322 may include four (4) of the notches 324 equally spaced apart from one another by 90 degrees in a circumferential array. In some examples, as shown, each of the notches 324 may be generally rectangular and may extend only partially through the thickness of the flange 322, from the proximal end to the distal end thereof. As shown, the ring portion 314 may be formed as a circular, generally ring-shaped structure including second threads 332 disposed on the external surface of the ring portion 314 of the adapter body 310 and configured to removably couple the adapter body 310 to a firearm suppressor. As shown, the ring portion 314 may encircle and be spaced apart from a portion of the flash hider 340 such that a recess 334 is defined between the internal surface of the ring portion 314 and the external surface of the encircled portion of the flash hider 340.
The flash hider 340 may be coupled to the plate portion 312 of the adapter body 310 and extend beyond the ring portion 314 of the adapter body 310 to the distal end 304 of the firearm suppressor adapter 300. As shown, the flash hider 340 may include a ring portion 342 and a prong portion 344. The ring portion 342 may extend from the adapter body 310, specifically the plate portion 312 thereof, to the prong portion 344. The prong portion 344 may extend from the ring portion 342 to the distal end 304 of the firearm suppressor adapter 300. The flash hider 340 may define a bore 346 extending through the ring portion 342 and the prong portion 344, which may be coaxial with the bore 316. As shown, the ring portion 342 may be formed as a circular, generally ring-shaped structure, with the first threads 318 continuing from the bore 316 through the portion of the bore 346 defined by the ring portion 342. As shown, the prong portion 344 may include a plurality of prongs 352 and a plurality of slots 354. In some examples, as shown, each of the prongs 352 and each of the slots 354 may extend from the ring portion 342 to the distal end 304 of the firearm suppressor adapter 300. As shown, the prong portion 344 may include four (4) of the prongs 352 equally spaced apart from one another by 90 degrees in a circumferential array surrounding the bore 346. In some examples, as shown, each of the prongs 352 may have a linear shape extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the firearm suppressor adapter 300, although other shapes of the prongs 352 may be used in other examples. In some examples, as shown, the exterior surface of each of the prongs 352 may be curved, following the same curvature as the exterior surface of the ring portion 342, while at least a portion of the interior surface of each of the prongs 352 may be curved, following the curvature of the bore 346. Each of the slots 354 may be defined between a respective pair of the prongs 352 and may extend from the exterior surface to the interior surface of the prong portion 344. As shown, the prong portion 344 may include four (4) of the slots 354 equally spaced apart from one another by 90 degrees in a circumferential array surrounding the bore 346. In some examples, as shown, each of the slots 354 may have a linear shape extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the firearm suppressor adapter 300, although other shapes of the slots 354 may be used in other examples.
As shown, the adapter body 410 may include a plate portion 412 and a ring portion 414. The adapter body 410 may define a bore 416 extending through the plate portion 412 and the ring portion 414. As shown, the adapter body 410 may include first threads 418 disposed on the internal surface of the adapter body 410 defining the bore 416 and configured to removably couple the adapter body 410 to a firearm barrel. As shown, the plate portion 412 may be formed as a circular, generally disc-shaped structure including a flange 422 and a plurality of notches 424. The flange 422 may extend radially outward beyond the ring portion 414. The notches 424 may be defined in the flange 422 and configured for engaging a mating tool, such as a standard wrench, to facilitate mounting the firearm suppressor adapter 400 to a firearm barrel and a firearm suppressor. In some examples, as shown, the plate portion 422 may include six (6) of the notches 424 equally spaced apart from one another by 60 degrees in a circumferential array. In some examples, as shown, each of the notches 424 may extend only partially through the thickness of the flange 422, from the proximal end to the distal end thereof. As shown, the remainder of the plate portion 412 may form a hexagonal head for engaging a standard wrench. As shown, the ring portion 414 may be formed as a circular, generally ring-shaped structure including second threads 432 disposed on the external surface of the ring portion 414 of the adapter body 410 and configured to removably couple the adapter body 410 to a firearm suppressor. As shown, the ring portion 414 may encircle and be spaced apart from a portion of the flash hider 440 such that a recess 434 is defined between the internal surface of the ring portion 414 and the external surface of the encircled portion of the flash hider 440.
The flash hider 440 may be coupled to the plate portion 412 of the adapter body 410 and extend beyond the ring portion 414 of the adapter body 410 to the distal end 404 of the firearm suppressor adapter 400. As shown, the flash hider 440 may include a ring portion 442 and a prong portion 444. The ring portion 442 may extend from the adapter body 410, specifically the plate portion 412 thereof, to the prong portion 444. The prong portion 444 may extend from the ring portion 442 to the distal end 404 of the firearm suppressor adapter 400. The flash hider 440 may define a bore 446 extending through the ring portion 442 and the prong portion 444, which may be coaxial with the bore 416. As shown, the ring portion 442 may be formed as a circular, generally ring-shaped structure, with the first threads 418 continuing from the bore 416 through the portion of the bore 446 defined by the ring portion 442. As shown, the prong portion 444 may include a plurality of prongs 452 and a plurality of slots 454. In some examples, as shown, each of the prongs 452 and each of the slots 454 may extend from the ring portion 442 to the distal end 404 of the firearm suppressor adapter 400. As shown, the prong portion 444 may include three (3) of the prongs 452 equally spaced apart from one another by 120 degrees in a circumferential array surrounding the bore 446. In some examples, as shown, each of the prongs 452 may have a helical shape extending about the longitudinal axis of the firearm suppressor adapter 400, although other shapes of the prongs 452 may be used in other examples. In some examples, as shown, the exterior surface of each of the prongs 452 may be curved, following the same curvature as the exterior surface of the ring portion 442, while at least a portion of the interior surface of each of the prongs 452 may be curved, following the curvature of the bore 446. In some examples, as shown, each of the prongs 452 may have a plurality of splines 456 disposed on the internal surface of the prong 452. Each of the slots 454 may be defined between a respective pair of the prongs 452 and may extend from the exterior surface to the interior surface of the prong portion 444. As shown, the prong portion 444 may include three (3) of the slots 454 equally spaced apart from one another by 120 degrees in a circumferential array surrounding the bore 446. In some examples, as shown, each of the slots 454 may have a helical shape extending about the longitudinal axis of the firearm suppressor adapter 400, although other shapes of the slots 454 may be used in other examples.
As shown, the adapter body 510 may include a plate portion 512 and a ring portion 514. The adapter body 510 may define a bore 516 extending through the plate portion 512 and the ring portion 514. As shown, the adapter body 510 may include first threads 518 disposed on the internal surface of the adapter body 510 defining the bore 516 and configured to removably couple the adapter body 510 to a firearm barrel. As shown, the plate portion 512 may be formed as a circular, generally disc-shaped structure including a flange 522, a plurality of notches 524, and a recess 526. The flange 522 may extend radially outward beyond the ring portion 514. The notches 524 may be defined in the flange 522 and configured for engaging a mating tool, such as a standard wrench, to facilitate mounting the firearm suppressor adapter 500 to a firearm barrel and a firearm suppressor. In some examples, as shown, the plate portion 522 may include six (5) of the notches 524 equally spaced apart from one another by 60 degrees in a circumferential array. In some examples, as shown, each of the notches 524 may extend only partially through the thickness of the flange 522, from the proximal end to the distal end thereof. As shown, the remainder of the plate portion 512 may form a hexagonal head for engaging a standard wrench. The recess 526 may be defined in the plate portion 512 and may extend from the proximal end toward, but not all the way to, the distal end of the plate portion 512. The recess 526 may be provided to reduce overall weight of the firearm suppressor adapter 500 and/or to engage mating features of other components or tools. As shown, the ring portion 514 may be formed as a circular, generally ring-shaped structure including second threads 532 disposed on the external surface of the ring portion 514 of the adapter body 510 and configured to removably couple the adapter body 510 to a firearm suppressor. The ring portion 514 may encircle and be spaced apart from a portion of the flash hider 540 such that a recess is defined between the internal surface of the ring portion 514 and the external surface of the encircled portion of the flash hider 540.
The flash hider 540 may be coupled to the plate portion 512 of the adapter body 510 and extend beyond the ring portion 514 of the adapter body 510 to the distal end 504 of the firearm suppressor adapter 500. The flash hider 540 may include a ring portion and a prong portion 544. The ring portion may extend from the adapter body 510, specifically the plate portion 512 thereof, to the prong portion 544. The prong portion 544 may extend from the ring portion 542 to the distal end 504 of the firearm suppressor adapter 500. The flash hider 540 may define a bore 546 extending through the ring portion and the prong portion 544, which may be coaxial with the bore 516. The ring portion may be formed as a circular, generally ring-shaped structure, with the first threads 518 continuing from the bore 516 through the portion of the bore 546 defined by the ring portion. As shown, the prong portion 544 may include a plurality of prongs 552 and a plurality of slots 554. In some examples, as shown, each of the prongs 552 and each of the slots 554 may extend from the ring portion 542 to the distal end 504 of the firearm suppressor adapter 500. As shown, the prong portion 544 may include four (4) of the prongs 552 equally spaced apart from one another by 90 degrees in a circumferential array surrounding the bore 546. In some examples, as shown, each of the prongs 552 may have a linear shape extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the firearm suppressor adapter 500, although other shapes of the prongs 552 may be used in other examples. In some examples, as shown, the exterior surface of each of the prongs 552 may be curved, following the same curvature as the exterior surface of the ring portion, while at least a portion of the interior surface of each of the prongs 552 may be curved, following the curvature of the bore 546. Each of the slots 554 may be defined between a respective pair of the prongs 552 and may extend from the exterior surface to the interior surface of the prong portion 544. As shown, the prong portion 544 may include four (4) of the slots 554 equally spaced apart from one another by 90 degrees in a circumferential array surrounding the bore 546. In some examples, as shown, each of the slots 554 may have a linear shape extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the firearm suppressor adapter 500, although other shapes of the slots 554 may be used in other examples.
As shown, the adapter body 610 may include a plate portion 612 and a ring portion 614. The adapter body 610 may define a bore 616 extending through the plate portion 612 and the ring portion 614. As shown, the adapter body 610 may include first threads 618 disposed on the internal surface of the adapter body 610 defining the bore 616 and configured to removably couple the adapter body 610 to a firearm barrel. As shown, the plate portion 612 may be formed as a circular, generally disc-shaped structure including a flange 622, a plurality of notches 624, and a plurality of recesses 626. The flange 622 may extend radially outward beyond the ring portion 614. The notches 624 may be defined in the flange 622 and configured for engaging a mating tool, such as a spanner wrench, to facilitate mounting the firearm suppressor adapter 600 to a firearm barrel and a firearm suppressor. In some examples, as shown, the plate portion 622 may include four (4) of the notches 624 equally spaced apart from one another by 90 degrees in a circumferential array. In some examples, as shown, each of the notches 624 may have a generally rectangular shape and may extend only partially through the thickness of the flange 622, from the proximal end to the distal end thereof. The recesses 626 may be defined in the plate portion 612 and may extend from the proximal end toward, but not all the way to, the distal end of the plate portion 612. The recesses 626 may be provided to reduce overall weight of the firearm suppressor adapter 600 and/or to engage mating features of other components or tools. In some examples, as shown, the plate portion 612 may include three (3) of the recesses 626 equally spaced apart from one another by 120 degrees in a circumferential array surrounding the bore 616. In some examples, as shown, each of the recesses 626 may be arc-shaped, with rounded ends, although other shapes and configurations of the recesses 626 may be used in other examples. As shown, the ring portion 614 may be formed as a circular, generally ring-shaped structure including second threads 632 disposed on the external surface of the ring portion 614 of the adapter body 610 and configured to removably couple the adapter body 610 to a firearm suppressor. The ring portion 614 may encircle and be spaced apart from a portion of the flash hider 640 such that a recess is defined between the internal surface of the ring portion 614 and the external surface of the encircled portion of the flash hider 640.
The flash hider 640 may be coupled to the plate portion 612 of the adapter body 610 and extend beyond the ring portion 614 of the adapter body 610 to the distal end 604 of the firearm suppressor adapter 600. The flash hider 640 may include a ring portion and a prong portion 644. The ring portion may extend from the adapter body 610, specifically the plate portion 612 thereof, to the prong portion 644. The prong portion 644 may extend from the ring portion 642 to the distal end 604 of the firearm suppressor adapter 600. The flash hider 640 may define a bore 646 extending through the ring portion and the prong portion 644, which may be coaxial with the bore 616. The ring portion may be formed as a circular, generally ring-shaped structure, with the first threads 618 continuing from the bore 616 through the portion of the bore 646 defined by the ring portion. As shown, the prong portion 644 may include a plurality of prongs 652 and a plurality of slots 654. In some examples, as shown, each of the prongs 652 and each of the slots 654 may extend from the ring portion to the distal end 604 of the firearm suppressor adapter 600. As shown, the prong portion 644 may include four (4) of the prongs 652 equally spaced apart from one another by 90 degrees in a circumferential array surrounding the bore 646. In some examples, as shown, each of the prongs 652 may have a linear shape extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the firearm suppressor adapter 600, although other shapes of the prongs 652 may be used in other examples. In some examples, as shown, the exterior surface of each of the prongs 652 may be curved, following the same curvature as the exterior surface of the ring portion, while at least a portion of the interior surface of each of the prongs 652 may be curved, following the curvature of the bore 646. Each of the slots 654 may be defined between a respective pair of the prongs 652 and may extend from the exterior surface to the interior surface of the prong portion 644. As shown, the prong portion 644 may include four (4) of the slots 654 equally spaced apart from one another by 90 degrees in a circumferential array surrounding the bore 646. In some examples, as shown, each of the slots 654 may have a linear shape extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the firearm suppressor adapter 600, although other shapes of the slots 654 may be used in other examples.
As shown, the adapter body 710 may include a plate portion 712 and a ring portion 714. The adapter body 710 may define a bore 716 extending through the plate portion 712 and the ring portion 714. As shown, the adapter body 710 may include first threads 718 disposed on the internal surface of the adapter body 710 defining the bore 716 and configured to removably couple the adapter body 710 to a firearm barrel. As shown, the plate portion 712 may be formed as a circular, generally disc-shaped structure including a flange 722 and a plurality of notches 724. The flange 722 may extend radially outward beyond the ring portion 714. The notches 724 may be defined in the flange 722 and configured for engaging a mating tool, such as a spanner wrench, to facilitate mounting the firearm suppressor adapter 700 to a firearm barrel and a firearm suppressor. In some examples, as shown, the plate portion 722 may include four (4) of the notches 724 equally spaced apart from one another by 90 degrees in a circumferential array. In some examples, as shown, each of the notches 724 may be generally rectangular and may extend only partially through the thickness of the flange 722, from the proximal end to the distal end thereof. As shown, the ring portion 714 may be formed as a circular, generally ring-shaped structure including second threads 732 disposed on the external surface of the ring portion 714 of the adapter body 710 and configured to removably couple the adapter body 710 to a firearm suppressor. As shown, the ring portion 714 may encircle and be in contact with a portion of the flash hider 740. In this manner, a recess may not be defined between the ring portion 714 and the encircled portion of the flash hider 740, as in other embodiments.
The flash hider 740 may be coupled to the plate portion 712 of the adapter body 710 and extend beyond the ring portion 714 of the adapter body 710 to the distal end 704 of the firearm suppressor adapter 700. As shown, the flash hider 740 may include a ring portion 742 and a prong portion 744. The ring portion 742 may extend from the adapter body 710, specifically the ring portion 712 thereof, to the prong portion 744. The prong portion 744 may extend from the ring portion 742 to the distal end 704 of the firearm suppressor adapter 700. The flash hider 740 may define a bore 746 extending through the ring portion 742 and the prong portion 744, which may be coaxial with the bore 716. As shown, the ring portion 742 may be formed as a circular, generally ring-shaped structure, with the first threads 718 continuing from the bore 716 through the portion of the bore 746 defined by the ring portion 742. As shown, the prong portion 744 may include a plurality of prongs 752 and a plurality of slots 754. In some examples, as shown, each of the prongs 752 and each of the slots 754 may extend from the ring portion 742 to the distal end 704 of the firearm suppressor adapter 700. As shown, the prong portion 744 may include four (4) of the prongs 752 equally spaced apart from one another by 90 degrees in a circumferential array surrounding the bore 746. In some examples, as shown, each of the prongs 752 may have a linear shape extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the firearm suppressor adapter 700, although other shapes of the prongs 752 may be used in other examples. In some examples, as shown, the exterior surface of each of the prongs 752 may be curved, following the same curvature as the exterior surface of the ring portion 742, while at least a portion of the interior surface of each of the prongs 752 may be curved, following the curvature of the bore 746. Each of the slots 754 may be defined between a respective pair of the prongs 752 and may extend from the exterior surface to the interior surface of the prong portion 744. As shown, the prong portion 744 may include four (4) of the slots 754 equally spaced apart from one another by 90 degrees in a circumferential array surrounding the bore 746. In some examples, as shown, each of the slots 754 may have a linear shape extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the firearm suppressor adapter 700, although other shapes of the slots 754 may be used in other examples.
As shown, the adapter body 810 may include a plate portion 812 and a ring portion 814. The adapter body 810 may define a bore 816 extending through the plate portion 812 and the ring portion 814. As shown, the adapter body 810 may include first threads 818 disposed on the internal surface of the adapter body 810 defining the bore 816 and configured to removably couple the adapter body 810 to a firearm barrel. As shown, the plate portion 812 may be formed as a circular, generally disc-shaped structure including a flange 822 and a plurality of notches 824. The flange 822 may extend radially outward beyond the ring portion 814. The notches 824 may be defined in the flange 822 and configured for engaging a mating tool, such as a spanner wrench, to facilitate mounting the firearm suppressor adapter 800 to a firearm barrel and a firearm suppressor. In some examples, as shown, the plate portion 822 may include four (4) of the notches 824 equally spaced apart from one another by 90 degrees in a circumferential array. In some examples, as shown, each of the notches 824 may have a generally rectangular shape and may extend only partially through the thickness of the flange 822, from the proximal end to the distal end thereof. As shown, the ring portion 814 may be formed as a circular, generally ring-shaped structure including second threads 832 disposed on the external surface of the ring portion 814 of the adapter body 810 and configured to removably couple the adapter body 810 to a firearm suppressor. As shown, the ring portion 814 may encircle and be spaced apart from a portion of the flash hider 840 such that a recess 834 is defined between the internal surface of the ring portion 814 and the external surface of the encircled portion of the flash hider 840.
The flash hider 840 may be coupled to the plate portion 812 of the adapter body 810 and extend beyond the ring portion 814 of the adapter body 810 to the distal end 804 of the firearm suppressor adapter 800. As shown, the flash hider 840 may include a ring portion 842 and a prong portion 844. The ring portion 842 may extend from the adapter body 810, specifically the plate portion 812 thereof, to the prong portion 844. The prong portion 844 may extend from the ring portion 842 to the distal end 804 of the firearm suppressor adapter 800. The flash hider 840 may define a bore 846 extending through the ring portion 842 and the prong portion 844, which may be coaxial with the bore 816. As shown, the ring portion 842 may be formed as a circular, generally ring-shaped structure, with the first threads 818 continuing from the bore 816 through the portion of the bore 846 defined by the ring portion 842. As shown, the prong portion 844 may include a plurality of prongs 852 and a plurality of slots 854. In some examples, as shown, each of the prongs 852 and each of the slots 854 may extend from the ring portion 842 to the distal end 804 of the firearm suppressor adapter 800. As shown, the prong portion 844 may include four (4) of the prongs 852 equally spaced apart from one another by 90 degrees in a circumferential array surrounding the bore 846. In some examples, as shown, each of the prongs 852 may have a linear shape extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the firearm suppressor adapter 800, although other shapes of the prongs 852 may be used in other examples. In some examples, as shown, the exterior surface of each of the prongs 852 may be curved, following the same curvature as the exterior surface of the ring portion 842, while at least a portion of the interior surface of each of the prongs 852 may be curved, following the curvature of the bore 846. In some examples, as shown, each of the prongs 852 may have a plurality of splines 856 disposed on the internal surface of the prong 852. Each of the slots 854 may be defined between a respective pair of the prongs 852 and may extend from the exterior surface to the interior surface of the prong portion 844. As shown, the prong portion 844 may include four (4) of the slots 854 equally spaced apart from one another by 90 degrees in a circumferential array surrounding the bore 846. In some examples, as shown, each of the slots 854 may have a linear shape extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the firearm suppressor adapter 800, although other shapes of the slots 854 may be used in other examples.
As shown, the adapter body 910 may include a plate portion 912 and a ring portion 914. The adapter body 910 may define a bore 916 extending through the plate portion 912 and the ring portion 914. As shown, the adapter body 910 may include first threads 918 disposed on the internal surface of the adapter body 910 defining the bore 916 and configured to removably couple the adapter body 910 to a firearm barrel. As shown, the plate portion 912 may be formed as a circular, generally disc-shaped structure including a flange 922 and a plurality of notches 924. The flange 922 may extend radially outward beyond the ring portion 914. The notches 924 may be defined in the flange 922 and configured for engaging a mating tool, such as a spanner wrench, to facilitate mounting the firearm suppressor adapter 900 to a firearm barrel and a firearm suppressor. In some examples, as shown, the plate portion 922 may include four (4) of the notches 924 equally spaced apart from one another by 90 degrees in a circumferential array. In some examples, as shown, each of the notches 924 may have a generally rectangular shape and may extend only partially through the thickness of the flange 922, from the proximal end to the distal end thereof. As shown, the ring portion 914 may be formed as a circular, generally ring-shaped structure including second threads 932 disposed on the external surface of the ring portion 914 of the adapter body 910 and configured to removably couple the adapter body 910 to a firearm suppressor. As shown, the ring portion 914 may encircle and be spaced apart from a portion of the flash hider 940 such that a recess 934 is defined between the internal surface of the ring portion 914 and the external surface of the encircled portion of the flash hider 940.
The flash hider 940 may be coupled to the plate portion 912 of the adapter body 910 and extend beyond the ring portion 914 of the adapter body 910 to the distal end 904 of the firearm suppressor adapter 900. As shown, the flash hider 940 may include a ring portion 942 and a prong portion 944. The ring portion 942 may extend from the adapter body 910, specifically the plate portion 912 thereof, to the prong portion 944. The prong portion 944 may extend from the ring portion 942 to the distal end 904 of the firearm suppressor adapter 900. The flash hider 940 may define a bore 946 extending through the ring portion 942 and the prong portion 944, which may be coaxial with the bore 916. As shown, the ring portion 942 may be formed as a circular, generally ring-shaped structure, with the first threads 918 continuing from the bore 916 through the portion of the bore 946 defined by the ring portion 942. As shown, the prong portion 944 may include a plurality of prongs 952 and a plurality of slots 954. In some examples, as shown, each of the prongs 952 and each of the slots 954 may extend from the ring portion 942 to the distal end 904 of the firearm suppressor adapter 900. As shown, the prong portion 944 may include five (5) of the prongs 952 equally spaced apart from one another by 72 degrees in a circumferential array surrounding the bore 946. In some examples, as shown, each of the prongs 952 may have a linear shape extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the firearm suppressor adapter 900, although other shapes of the prongs 952 may be used in other examples. In some examples, as shown, the exterior surface of each of the prongs 952 may be curved, following the same curvature as the exterior surface of the ring portion 942, while at least a portion of the interior surface of each of the prongs 952 may be curved, following the curvature of the bore 946. Each of the slots 954 may be defined between a respective pair of the prongs 952 and may extend from the exterior surface to the interior surface of the prong portion 944. As shown, the prong portion 944 may include five (5) of the slots 954 equally spaced apart from one another by 72 degrees in a circumferential array surrounding the bore 946. In some examples, as shown, each of the slots 954 may have a linear shape extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the firearm suppressor adapter 900, although other shapes of the slots 954 may be used in other examples.
As shown, the adapter body 1010 may include a plate portion 1012 and a ring portion 1014. The adapter body 1010 may define a bore 1016 extending through the plate portion 1012 and the ring portion 1014. As shown, the adapter body 1010 may include first threads 1018 disposed on the internal surface of the adapter body 1010 defining the bore 1016 and configured to removably couple the adapter body 1010 to a firearm barrel. As shown, the plate portion 1012 may be formed as a circular, generally disc-shaped structure including a flange 1022 and a plurality of notches 1024. The flange 1022 may extend radially outward beyond the ring portion 1014. The notches 1024 may be defined in the flange 1022 and configured for engaging a mating tool, such as a spanner wrench, to facilitate mounting the firearm suppressor adapter 1000 to a firearm barrel and a firearm suppressor. In some examples, as shown, the plate portion 1022 may include four (4) of the notches 1024 equally spaced apart from one another by 90 degrees in a circumferential array. In some examples, as shown, each of the notches 1024 may have a generally rectangular shape and may extend only partially through the thickness of the flange 1022, from the proximal end to the distal end thereof. As shown, the ring portion 1014 may be formed as a circular, generally ring-shaped structure including second threads 1032 disposed on the external surface of the ring portion 1014 of the adapter body 1010 and configured to removably couple the adapter body 1010 to a firearm suppressor. As shown, the ring portion 1014 may encircle and be spaced apart from a portion of the flash hider 1040 such that a recess 1034 is defined between the internal surface of the ring portion 1014 and the external surface of the encircled portion of the flash hider 1040.
The flash hider 1040 may be coupled to the plate portion 1012 of the adapter body 1010 and extend beyond the ring portion 1014 of the adapter body 1010 to the distal end 1004 of the firearm suppressor adapter 1000. As shown, the flash hider 1040 may include a first ring portion 1042, a prong portion 1044, and a second ring portion 1058. The first ring portion 1042 may extend from the adapter body 1010, specifically the plate portion 1012 thereof, to the prong portion 1044. The prong portion 1044 may extend from the first ring portion 1042 to the second ring portion 1058. The second ring portion 1058 may extend from the prong portion 1044 to the distal end 1004 of the firearm suppressor adapter 1000. The flash hider 1040 may define a bore 1046 extending through the first ring portion 1042, the prong portion 1044, and the second ring portion 1058, which may be coaxial with the bore 1016. As shown, the first ring portion 1042 may be formed as a circular, generally ring-shaped structure, with the first threads 1018 continuing from the bore 1016 through the portion of the bore 1046 defined by the first ring portion 1042. As shown, the prong portion 1044 may include a plurality of prongs 1052 and a plurality of slots 1054. In some examples, as shown, each of the prongs 1052 and each of the slots 1054 may extend from the first ring portion 1042 to the second ring portion 1058. As shown, the prong portion 1044 may include five (5) of the prongs 1052 equally spaced apart from one another by 72 degrees in a circumferential array surrounding the bore 1046. In some examples, as shown, each of the prongs 1052 may have a linear shape extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the firearm suppressor adapter 1000, although other shapes of the prongs 1052 may be used in other examples. In some examples, as shown, the exterior surface of each of the prongs 1052 may be curved, following the same curvature as the exterior surface of the first ring portion 1042, while at least a portion of the interior surface of each of the prongs 1052 may be curved, following the curvature of the bore 1046. Each of the slots 1054 may be defined between a respective pair of the prongs 1052 and may extend from the exterior surface to the interior surface of the prong portion 1044. As shown, the prong portion 1044 may include five (5) of the slots 1054 equally spaced apart from one another by 72 degrees in a circumferential array surrounding the bore 1046. In some examples, as shown, each of the slots 1054 may have a linear shape extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the firearm suppressor adapter 1000, although other shapes of the slots 1054 may be used in other examples. As shown, the second ring portion 1058 may be formed as a circular, generally ring-shaped structure.
Although specific embodiments of the disclosure have been described, numerous other modifications and alternative embodiments are within the scope of the disclosure. For example, any of the functionality described with respect to a particular device or component may be performed by another device or component. Further, while specific device characteristics have been described, embodiments of the disclosure may relate to numerous other device characteristics. Further, although embodiments have been described in language specific to structural features and/or methodological acts, it is to be understood that the disclosure is not necessarily limited to the specific features or acts described. Rather, the specific features and acts are disclosed as illustrative forms of implementing the embodiments. Conditional language, such as, among others, “can,” “could,” “might,” or “may,” unless specifically stated otherwise, or otherwise understood within the context as used, is generally intended to convey that certain embodiments could include, while other embodiments may not include, certain features, elements, and/or steps. Thus, such conditional language is not generally intended to imply that features, elements, and/or steps are in any way required for one or more embodiments.
The present application claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/517,433, filed on Aug. 3, 2023, the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.
| Number | Date | Country | |
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| 63517433 | Aug 2023 | US |
