Patent ID: 8006423
Filing Date: 2011-08-30
Classification: F41A

Abstract:
1. A follower for use in a magazine of a firearm, comprising: a follower plate comprising a general concave follower leg, a generally convex follower leg; and a top plate, wherein the top plate includes a perimeter; an elastic element for continuously applying a force to the follower plate; a base plate for fastening the elastic element at a bottom of a magazine, constraining the elastic element and providing a stable base from which the elastic element applies a force to the follower plate; wherein the elastic element comprises: a follower end that is inserted through a follower opening in the follower plate, fastening the elastic element to the follower plate; and a base end that is inserted through a base opening in the base plate, fastening the elastic element to the base plate; wherein the width of the elastic element is approximately 80% the width of the base plate so that the elastic element applies a generally uniform load across a substantial area of the follower plate and the base plate, in order to provide a steady support for the elastic element; and wherein the elastic element applies a generally uniform load across a substantial area of the follower plate; wherein the follower plate including the top plate perimeter, the generally concave follower leg, and the generally convex follower leg, form an outline that mirrors the interior profile of the magazine, such that the follower plate smoothly translates in the magazine, along a well defined path within the magazine, without being obstructed by the interior profile of the magazine.