Claims
- 1. For use with a firearm, a recoil pad device comprising:a pad having a working surface which increases by more than approximately 25% when moving from a first condition in which the pad is pressed against a shooter before firing and a second condition when the firearm is fired.
- 2. A recoil pad device as defined in claim 1 wherein the pad further comprises an exterior casing.
- 3. A recoil pad device as defined in claim 2 wherein the exterior casing comprises an elastomer casing.
- 4. A recoil pad device as defined in claim 2 wherein the exterior casing is filled with a shock-absorbing material.
- 5. A recoil pad device as defined in claim 1 wherein the working surface increases by more than approximately 35% when moving from the first condition to the second condition.
- 6. A recoil pad device as defined in claim 1 wherein the working surface increases by more than approximately 50% when moving from the first condition to the second condition.
- 7. A recoil pad device as defined in claim 1 wherein the working surface increases by more than approximately 75% when moving from the first condition to the second condition.
- 8. A firearm comprising:a housing; and a recoil pad device secured to the housing and having a pad with a working surface which increases by more than approximately 25% when moving from a first condition in which the pad is pressed against a shooter before firing and a second condition when the firearm is fired.
- 9. A firearm as defined in claim 8 wherein the recoil pad device includes a carrier element to attach the recoil pad device to the housing.
- 10. A firearm as defined in claim 8 wherein the carrier element removably connects the recoil pad device to the housing.
- 11. A firearm as defined in claim 10 wherein the recoil pad device is connected to the housing via a resting connection.
Priority Claims (1)
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RELATED APPLICATION
This patent arises from a continuation of international patent application serial number PCT/EP01/14167, which was filed on Dec. 4, 2001 and has a priority date of Dec. 7, 2001.
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English Translation of International Preliminary Examination Report from International Application No. PCT/EP01/14167, Feb. 21, 2003. |
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Continuations (1)
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