Patent ID: 7836625
Filing Date: 2010-11-23
Classification: F41C,F41G

Abstract:
1. A mounting member for attaching one or more accessories to a firearm, comprising: a body having a first end and a second end; one or more connecting portions capable of releasably connecting the mounting member to one or more ventilation holes through a rail of the firearm, wherein the one or more connecting portions comprise: an accessory connecting portion to which one or more firearm accessories are capable of attaching; and a retaining portion for retaining the first connecting member within the first aperture, wherein the retaining portion comprises a first side aperture through a side face of the body and a first retaining member disposed within the first side aperture and through the first connecting member, wherein central axes of the first side aperture and the first aperture are generally perpendicular to one another, wherein the first connecting member comprises a J-hook member having a hole therethrough, a central axis of the hole through the J-hook member being generally aligned with the first side aperture when the J-hook member is disposed within the first aperture.