US12504246 - Firearm gas systems

The patent describes a modular firearm operating system that includes a gas block, gas plug with adjustable configurations, and a gas directing assembly that interfaces with the bolt carrier group. This system can function as either a piston-driven or direct impingement system, enhancing versatility in firearm design.

Claim 1

1 . A firearm operating system for a firearm with a barrel and a bolt carrier group, the firearm operating system comprising: a gas block secured to the barrel, the gas block comprising a rear attachment feature and an upper hole; a gas plug disposed in the upper hole; a tension nut disposed on a forward side of the gas block; and a removably attached gas directing assembly, wherein: the gas plug comprises multiple adjustment configurations; the removably attached gas directing assembly interfaces with the bolt carrier group; the rear attachment feature comprises a threaded connection; and the firearm operating system is modularly designed to function as a piston-driven system or a direct impingement system. a gas block secured to the barrel, the gas block comprising a rear attachment feature and an upper hole; a gas plug disposed in the upper hole; a tension nut disposed on a forward side of the gas block; and a removably attached gas directing assembly, wherein: the gas plug comprises multiple adjustment configurations; the removably attached gas directing assembly interfaces with the bolt carrier group; the rear attachment feature comprises a threaded connection; and the firearm operating system is modularly designed to function as a piston-driven system or a direct impingement system.

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