Adapter

Patents tagged Adapter

May 12, 2026

US12624918 - End cap adapter for baton

An adapter for a cylindrical end cap of a multi-section locking baton. The adapter has a non-cylindrical outer side surface thereby providing the end of the baton with a non-cylindrical outer side configuration, such as a wedge shape or a domed shape.

Apr 28, 2026

US12613081 - Mounting system adapter and chassis

A mounting system and method that provides simplified mounting points and attachment interfaces for associated components. Specifically, the system and method generally comprise a mounting system, including a new support chassis, which allows for a Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) aiming system which was built to be placed in an infantry system for a TOW missile, to be used in a vehicle mounted ISU system.

Feb 3, 2026

US12540787 - Method of blank firing

A method of firing a firearm includes providing a blank firing adapter plus bullet trap attached to the end of a barrel of the firearm, the blank firing adapter plus bullet trap including a bore aligned with a longitudinal axis of the barrel; providing a magazine that limits loading of up to two live rounds; and arranging for a blast from a cartridge in the firearm to eject a shell casing from the cartridge and automatically operate the firearm to insert a new cartridge from the magazine into a chamber of the firearm.

Nov 25, 2025

US12480726 - Feed chute adapter

An adapter for a belt fed firearm. The adapter includes a plate, a cutout in the plate that allows ammunition to pass through the plate, a plurality of recesses for receiving a plurality of guide lips fixed to the firearm, and a plurality of bosses for receiving a plurality of latches fixed to a feed chute.

Sep 9, 2025

US12410984 - Adaptable handguard

A system and method for an adaptable handguard. The system includes a receiver adapter configured to couple with a firearm via an adapter nut. The receiver adapter has a tapered inner wall and the adapter nut has a tapered outer wall. There is a barrel adapter assembly which couples to a barrel. The barrel assembly has a tapered downstream outer wall. There is a housing which fits around the barrel adapter assembly. The housing has one or more latches to couple with the receiver adapter. This allows for quick and easy changing of barrels once the system is installed.