US20230296343A1

US20230296343A1 - Firearm Supressor

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Publication number: US20230296343A1
Application number: US18/043,328
Authority: US
Inventors: Nicolaas Johannes Janse Van Rensburg
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2020-08-28
Filing date: 2021-08-27
Publication date: 2023-09-21
Also published as: WO2022043933A1; ZA202303158B

Abstract

A firearm suppressor including a body, the body defining a housing and a core, the core including a baffle system; the housing, core and baffle system monolithic in configuration,

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The invention is in the field of firearm suppressors.

BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION

Typically, suppressors comprise a body which is encased by a housing, shroud or a sleeve, the body housing internal baffling components which work to minimize sounds which are signature of a gunshot, namely the ‘pop’ which is first heard after a firearm is shot.
Traditionally, suppressors include a housing, a separate baffle core system, end caps (which may or may not include a Nielsen Booster Piston).
The baffles are generally configured to form chambers internal to the body of the suppressor, the action of the baffles and the chambers to being re-direct gases and increase the turbulence of gases internally as a bullet passes from the firearm and through the suppressor.
The inventor believes that the new invention improve on current suppressor design and functionality, at least partially.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Definition of suppressor: a device that reduces the acoustic intensity of the muzzle report and the recoil when a firearm is discharged, by modulating the speed and pressure of the propellant gas from the muzzle and thereby suppressing the muzzle blast.
Definition of monolithic: formed from a solid block of suitable material.
According to an aspect of the invention there is provided a firearm suppressor including a body, the body defining a housing and a core, the core including a baffle system; the housing, core and baffle system monolithic in configuration.
The body of the firearm suppressor may include a first end defining an inlet and a second end defining an outlet. The inlet may be shaped and dimensioned to receive the barrel of the firearm and the outlet shaped and dimensioned to allow for a projectile to travel therethrough.
The configuration of the baffle system in the core of the firearm suppressor may produce a disrupted formation of propellant gases flowing from the first end to the second end of the firearm suppressor, the gases flowing into a plurality of chambers and baffles defined by the core, which may work to minimize the sound signature of a gunshot in the human hearing range. The configuration of the baffle system may further ensure the deceleration and cooling of propellant gases, which in turn may result in the sound reduction of the shot being fired through the firearm suppressor.
The baffle system, in accordance with the invention, may limit the sound signature of a gunshot to 126 decibels or below. The sound signature may be limited to under 120 decibels with the use of subsonic ammunition; inter alia, a projectile traveling at less than the speed of sound.
The baffle system may include a flanged arrangement integral with the outer housing.
The baffle system may include various baffles, the baffles may be arranged in various configurations, including symmetrical and / or asymmetrical configurations.
The baffle system may include a number of symmetrically configured baffles. The baffles may be arcuate in configuration. The baffle system may include 7 symmetrically configured baffles defining parallel chambers or a variation thereof.
The baffle system may include a number of asymmetrically configured baffles. The baffle system may include 2 asymmetrically configured baffles which may be in a fish bone formation or a variation thereof.
Each baffle may define an aperture through which a projectile may travel. The baffles may be configured to allow for the alignment of the apertures. The apertures of each baffle may align to define a bore through which a projectile may travel through the firearm suppressor. The projectile may travel along a longitudinal axis of the firearm suppressor.
The baffles may be shaped and dimensioned to allow for the use of the firearm suppressor in both wet and dry applications. Each baffle may define a recess to allow for backflow of propellant gasses through the firearm suppressor body. The baffles may be configured to allow for the substantial alignment of the recesses. The alignment of the recesses may align to define a channel along the length of the firearm suppressor, which may assist in the utilization of the firearm suppressor in both wet and dry conditions. The firearm suppressor may be filled to approximately a 10% of its total internal volume with either water or a hydro-gel to increase its sound suppression,
The orientation of the baffles may define various chambers in the body of the suppressor which may assist in disrupting the formation of propellant gases flowing from the first end to the second end of the firearm suppressor
The body of the firearm suppressor may be configured to receive a side plate. The side plate may be receivable by the suppressor by an attachment means. The attachment means may be in the form of a guide. The attachment means may be in the form of a tongue in groove configuration and/or screws.
The side plate may be securable to the body of the firearm suppressor by means of a securing means. The securing means may be in the form of a screw and thread configuration. The side plate may be secured to the firearm suppressor by means of at least three screws. The screws may be countersunk, rotatable by an Allen key or the like, and manufactured from a suitable material, typically hardened steel.
The side plate may be removeable to allow for the maintenance and cleaning of the suppressor.
The firearm suppressor may be configured to function with either subsonic or supersonic ammunition. The configuration of the baffle system of the core of the firearm suppressor may provide for an adequate means for the firearm suppressor to withstand the prolonged use of ammunition with the specified velocity.
The first end of the firearm suppressor may be shaped and dimensioned to removably engage an adaptor. The adaptor may be engageable to the firearm suppressor by any suitable means. The adaptor may slidably engage the firearm suppressor by various means including but not limited to a guide. The guide maybe in the form of a tongue and groove configuration.
The firearm suppressor may include the housing and baffle system and possibly a Nielsen Booster Piston integrally or monolithically. The firearm suppressor may be manufactured from a solid block of suitable material.
The adaptor and the firearm suppressor may be secured in relation to each other by a securing means. The securing means may be in the form of a screw. The screw may be a countersunk screw, rotatable by an Allen key or the like.
The adaptor may be configured to be removably attachable to a firearm, when the adaptor is attached to the suppressor, thereby removably attaching the firearm to the firearm suppressor.
The adaptor may be shaped and dimensioned to receive a firearm of a corresponding calibre. The adaptor may allow for the attachment of various makes/designs of firearms to the suppressor.
The adaptor may include a channel for receiving a firearm. The channel may complimentarily fit to the accessory rail of a firearm. The firearm is removably attached to the adaptor by guiding the firearm into the channel of the adaptor. The channel of the adaptor may include a clip mechanism. The clip mechanism may function as a means to attach the firearm to the adaptor and to form a connection between the firearm and the firearm suppressor. The clip mechanism may be shaped and dimensioned to complimentarily engage the accessory rail of the firearm and the clip mechanism may include a biasing means. The guiding of the firearm into the channel of the adaptor may depress clip mechanism and allow for the clip to removably engage the accessory rail of the firearm, thereby removably attaching the firearm to the firearm suppressor. The clip mechanism may be in an unbiased position when the firearm is removably attached to the firearm suppressor.
A user of the firearm suppressor may apply pressure to the clip mechanism, thereby depressing the biasing means which may allow for the removal of the firearm from the firearm suppressor.
The adaptor may include an accessory rail which may be configured to provide an attachment means for additional accessories whilst the adaptor is removably attached to the firearm suppressor. The adaptor may be configured to removably attach to accessories including but not limited to a flashlight; a laser and / or other accessories.
This firearm suppressor may be manufactured from a suitable material. The firearm suppressor may be manufactured from one homogenous block of metal and machined as one unit. The firearm suppressor may be manufactured from 7075 T615 aircraft grade aluminum or grade 5 - 9 titanium.
According to a further aspect to the invention, there is provided a modular firearm suppressor system, the suppressor including a body, the body defining a housing and a core, the core including a baffle system, the housing, core and baffle system monolithic in configuration, the firearm suppressor configured to engage an adaptor shaped and dimensioned to provide for attachment of the firearm to the firearm suppressor.
The adaptor may be shaped and dimensioned to receive a firearm of a corresponding calibre. The adaptor may allow for the attachment of various makes/designs of firearms to the suppressor.
The body of the firearm suppressor may include a first end defining an inlet and a second end defining an outlet. The inlet may be shaped and dimensioned to receive the barrel of the firearm and the outlet shaped and dimensioned through which a projectile will travel.
The configuration of the baffle system in the core of the firearm suppressor may produce a disrupted formation of propellant gases flowing from the first end to the second end of the firearm suppressor, the gases flowing into a plurality of chambers and baffles defined by the core, which may work to minimize the sound signature of a gunshot in the human hearing range. The configuration of the baffle system may further ensure the deceleration and cooling of propellant gases, which in turn may result in the sound reduction of the shot being fired through the firearm suppressor.
The baffle system, in accordance with the invention, may limit the sound signature of a gunshot to 126 decibels or below. The sound signature may be limited to under 120 decibels with the use of subsonic ammunition; inter alia, a projectile traveling at less than the speed of sound.
The baffle system may include a flanged arrangement integral with the outer housing.
The baffle system may include various baffles, the baffles may be arranged in various configurations, including symmetrical and / or asymmetrical configurations.
The baffle system may include a number of symmetrically configured baffles. The baffles may be arcuate in configuration. The baffle system may include 7 symmetrically configured baffles defining parallel chambers or a variation thereof.
The baffle system may include a number of asymmetrically configured baffles. The baffle system may include 2 asymmetrically configured baffles which may be in a fish bone formation or a variation thereof.
Each baffle may define an aperture through which a projectile may travel. The baffles may be configured to allow for the alignment of the apertures. The apertures of each baffle may align to define a bore through which a projectile may travel through the firearm suppressor. The projectile may travel along a longitudinal axis of the firearm suppressor.
The baffles may be shaped and dimensioned to allow for the use of the firearm suppressor in both wet and dry applications. Each baffle may define a recess to allow for backflow of propellant gasses through the firearm suppressor body. The baffles may be configured to allow for the substantial alignment of the recesses. The alignment of the recesses may align to define a channel along the length of the firearm suppressor, which may assist in the utilization of the firearm suppressor in both wet and dry conditions. The firearm suppressor may be filled to approximately a 10% of its total internal volume with either water or a hydro-gelto increase its sound suppression.
The orientation of the baffles may define various chambers in the body of the suppressor which may assist in disrupting the formation of propellant gases flowing from the first end to the second end of the firearm suppressor
The body of the firearm suppressor may be configured to receive a side plate. The side plate may be receivable by the suppressor by an attachment means. The attachment means may be in the form of a guide. The attachment means may be in the form of a tongue in groove configuration and/or screws.
The side plate may be securable to the body of the firearm suppressor by means of a securing means. The securing means may be in the form of a screw and thread configuration. The side plate may be secured to the firearm suppressor by means of at least three screws. The screws may be countersunk, rotatable by an Allen key or the like, and manufactured from a suitable material, typically hardened steel.
The side plate may be removeable to allow for the maintenance and cleaning of the suppressor.
The firearm suppressor may be configured to function with either subsonic or supersonic ammunition. The configuration of the baffle system of the core of the firearm suppressor may provide for an adequate means for the firearm suppressor to withstand the prolonged use of ammunition with the specified velocity.
The first end of the firearm suppressor may be shaped and dimensioned to removably engage an adaptor. The adaptor may be engageable to the firearm suppressor by any suitable means. The adaptor may slidably engage the firearm suppressor by various means including but not limited to a guide. The guide maybe in the form of a tongue and groove configuration.
The firearm suppressor may include the housing and baffle system and possibly a Nielsen Booster Piston integrally or monolithically. The firearm suppressor may be manufactured from a solid block of suitable material.
The adaptor and the firearm suppressor may be secured in relation to each other by a securing means. The securing means may be in the form of a screw. The screw may be a countersunk screw, rotatable by an Allen key or the like.
The adaptor may be configured to be removably attachable to a firearm, when the adaptor is attached to the suppressor, thereby removably attaching the firearm to the firearm suppressor.
The adaptor may include a channel for receiving a firearm. The channel may complimentarily fit to the accessory rail of a firearm. The firearm is removably attached to the adaptor by guiding the firearm into the channel of the adaptor. The channel of the adaptor may include a clip mechanism. The clip mechanism may function as a means to attach the firearm to the adaptor and to form a connection between the firearm and the firearm suppressor. The clip mechanism may be shaped and dimensioned to complimentarily engage the accessory rail of the firearm and the clip mechanism may include a biasing means. The guiding of the firearm into the channel of the adaptor may depress clip mechanism and allow for the clip to removably engage the accessory rail of the firearm, thereby removably attaching the firearm to the firearm suppressor. The clip mechanism may be in an unbiased position when the firearm is removably attached to the firearm suppressor.
A user of the firearm suppressor may apply pressure to the clip mechanism, thereby depressing the biasing means which may allow for the removal of the firearm from the firearm suppressor.
The adaptor may include an accessory rail which may be configured to provide an attachment means for additional accessories whilst the adaptor is removably attached to the firearm suppressor. The adaptor may be configured to removably attach to accessories including but not limited to a flashlight; a laser and / or other accessories.
This firearm suppressor may be manufactured from a suitable material. The firearm suppressor may be manufactured from one homogenous block of metal and machined as one unit. The firearm suppressor may be manufactured from 7075 T615 aircraft grade aluminium or grade 5 - 9 titanium.
According to a further aspect of the invention there is provided a firearm suppressor kit, the kit including a firearm suppressor and an adaptor, the firearm suppressor including a body, the body defining a housing and a core, the core including a baffle system, the housing, core and baffle system monolithic in configuration and an adaptor configured to engage the firearm suppressor and removably attach the firearm to the firearm suppressor.
The body of the firearm suppressor may include a first end defining an inlet and a second end defining an outlet. The inlet may be shaped and dimensioned to receive the barrel of the firearm and the outlet shaped and dimensioned through which a projectile will travel.
The configuration of the baffle system in the core of the firearm suppressor may produce a disrupted formation of propellant gases flowing from the first end to the second end of the firearm suppressor, the gases flowing into a plurality of chambers and baffles defined by the core, which may work to minimize the sound signature of a gunshot in the human hearing range. The configuration of the baffle system may further ensure the deceleration and cooling of propellant gases, which in turn may result in the sound reduction of the shot being fired through the firearm suppressor.
The baffle system, in accordance with the invention, may limit the sound signature of a gunshot to 126 decibels or below. The sound signature may be limited to under 120 decibels with the use of subsonic ammunition; inter alia, a projectile traveling at less than the speed of sound.
The baffle system may include a flanged arrangement integral with the outer housing.
The baffle system may include various baffles, the baffles may be arranged in various configurations, including symmetrical and / or asymmetrical configurations.
The baffle system may include a number of symmetrically configured baffles. The baffles may be arcuate in configuration. The baffle system may include 7 symmetrically configured baffles defining parallel chambers or a variation thereof.
The baffle system may include a number of asymmetrically configured baffles. The baffle system may include 2 asymmetrically configured baffles which may be in a fish bone formation or a variation thereof.
Each baffle may define an aperture through which a projectile may travel. The baffles may be configured to allow for the alignment of the apertures. The apertures of each baffle may align to define a bore through which a projectile may travel through the firearm suppressor. The projectile may travel along a longitudinal axis of the firearm suppressor.
The baffles may be shaped and dimensioned to allow for the use of the firearm suppressor in both wet and dry applications. Each baffle may define a recess to allow for backflow of propellant gasses through the firearm suppressor body. The baffles may be configured to allow for the substantial alignment of the recesses. The alignment of the recesses may align to define a channel along the length of the firearm suppressor, which may assist in the utilization of the firearm suppressor in both wet and dry conditions. The firearm suppressor may be filled to approximately a 10% of its total internal volume with either water or a hydro-gel to increase its sound suppression.
The orientation of the baffles may define various chambers in the body of the suppressor which may assist in disrupting the formation of propellant gases flowing from the first end to the second end of the firearm suppressor
The body of the firearm suppressor may be configured to receive a side plate. The side plate may be receivable by the suppressor by an attachment means. The attachment means may be in the form of a guide. The attachment means may be in the form of a tongue in groove configuration and/or screws.
The side plate may be securable to the body of the firearm suppressor by means of a securing means. The securing means may be in the form of a screw and thread configuration. The side plate may be secured to the firearm suppressor by means of at least three screws. The screws may be countersunk, rotatable by an Allen key or the like, and manufactured from a suitable material, typically hardened steel.
The side plate may be removeable to allow for the maintenance and cleaning of the suppressor.
The firearm suppressor may be configured to function with either subsonic or supersonic ammunition. The configuration of the baffle system of the core of the firearm suppressor may provide for an adequate means for the firearm suppressor to withstand the prolonged use of ammunition with the specified velocity.
The first end of the firearm suppressor may be shaped and dimensioned to removably engage an adaptor. The adaptor may be engageable to the firearm suppressor by any suitable means. The adaptor may slidably engage the firearm suppressor by various means including but not limited to a guide. The guide maybe in the form of a tongue and groove configuration.
The firearm suppressor may include the housing and baffle system and possibly a Nielsen Booster Piston integrally or monolithically. The firearm suppressor may be manufactured from a solid block of suitable material.
The adaptor and the firearm suppressor may be secured in relation to each other by a securing means. The securing means may be in the form of a screw. The screw may be a countersunk screw, rotatable by an Allen key or the like.
The adaptor may be configured to be removably attachable to a firearm, when the adaptor is attached to the suppressor, thereby removably attaching the firearm to the firearm suppressor.
The adaptor may be shaped and dimensioned to receive a firearm of a corresponding calibre. The adaptor may allow for the attachment of various makes/designs of firearms to the suppressor.
The adaptor may include a channel for receiving a firearm. The channel may complimentarily fit to the accessory rail of a firearm. The firearm is removably attached to the adaptor by guiding the firearm into the channel of the adaptor. The channel of the adaptor may include a clip mechanism. The clip mechanism may function as a means to attach the firearm to the adaptor and to form a connection between the firearm and the firearm suppressor. The clip mechanism may be shaped and dimensioned to complimentarily engage the accessory rail of the firearm and the clip mechanism may include a biasing means. The guiding of the firearm into the channel of the adaptor may depress clip mechanism and allow for the clip to removably engage the accessory rail of the firearm, thereby removably attaching the firearm to the firearm suppressor. The clip mechanism may be in an unbiased position when the firearm is removably attached to the firearm suppressor.
A user of the firearm suppressor may apply pressure to the clip mechanism, thereby depressing the biasing means which may allow for the removal of the firearm from the firearm suppressor.
The adaptor may include an accessory rail which may be configured to provide an attachment means for additional accessories whilst the adaptor is removably attached to the firearm suppressor. The adaptor may be configured to removably attach to accessories including but not limited to a flashlight; a laser and / or other accessories.
This firearm suppressor may be manufactured from a suitable material. The firearm suppressor may be manufactured from one homogenous block of metal and machined as one unit. The firearm suppressor may be manufactured from 7075 T615 aircraft grade aluminium or grade 5 - 9 titanium.
According to a further aspect of the invention, there is provided for a method of assembling a firearm suppressor, the steps including:
Coupling an adaptor to the firearm suppressor,
Coupling the adaptor to a firearm.
The first end of the firearm suppressor may be shaped and dimensioned to removably engage an adaptor. The adaptor may be engageable to the firearm suppressor by any suitable means. The adaptor may slidably engage the firearm suppressor by various means including but not limited to a guide. The guide maybe in the form of a tongue and groove configuration.
The adaptor and the firearm suppressor may be secured in relation to each other by a securing means. The securing means may be in the form of a screw. The screw may be a countersunk screw, rotatable by an Allen key or the like.
The adaptor may be configured to be removably attachable to a firearm, when the adaptor is attached to the suppressor, thereby removably attaching the firearm to the firearm suppressor.
The adaptor may be shaped and dimensioned to receive a firearm of a corresponding calibre. The adaptor may allow for the attachment of various makes/designs of firearms to the suppressor.
The adaptor may include a channel for receiving a firearm. The channel may complimentarily fit to the accessory rail of a firearm. The firearm is removably attached to the adaptor by guiding the firearm into the channel of the adaptor. The channel of the adaptor may include a clip mechanism. The clip mechanism may function as a means to attach the firearm to the adaptor and to form a connection between the firearm and the firearm suppressor. The clip mechanism may be shaped and dimensioned to complimentarily engage the accessory rail of the firearm and the clip mechanism may include a biasing means. The guiding of the firearm into the channel of the adaptor may depress clip mechanism and allow for the clip to removably engage the accessory rail of the firearm, thereby removably attaching the firearm to the firearm suppressor. The clip mechanism may be in an unbiased position when the firearm is removably attached to the firearm suppressor.
A user of the firearm suppressor may apply pressure to the clip mechanism, thereby depressing the biasing means which may allow for the removal of the firearm from the firearm suppressor.
The firearm suppressor and the adaptor, whilst in an engaged position, may assist in providing a connection with the firearm to the firearm suppressor.
The adaptor may include an accessory rail which may be configured to provide an attachment means for additional accessories whilst the adaptor is removably attached to the firearm suppressor. The adaptor may be configured to removably attach to accessories including but not limited to a flashlight; a laser and / or other accessories.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The firearm suppressor will now be described in terms of the following non-limiting drawings:-

FIG. 1 shows a side view of a firearm suppressor without a side plate;

FIG. 2 shows a side view of a firearm suppressor and an adaptor in an engaged position;

FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of a firearm suppressor and an adaptor in an engaged position;

FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of a firearm suppressor and an adaptor in an engaged position, without a side plate;

FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of a side plate;

FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of a firearm suppressor, an adaptor and a firearm in an engaged position;

FIG. 7 shows a cross-sectional view of the firearm suppressor and adaptor removably attached to a firearm; and

FIG. 8 shows a perspective view of an adaptor.

Reference numeral 10 shall refer to a firearm suppressor in accordance with the invention.
A firearm suppressor (10) including a body (12), the body (12) defining a housing (14) and a core (16), the core (16) including a baffle system (18), the housing (14), core (16) and baffle system (18) monolithic in configuration.
The body of the firearm suppressor includes a first end (20) defining an inlet (22) and a second end (24) defining an outlet (26), the inlet (22) shaped and dimensioned to receive the barrel (28) of the firearm and the outlet (26) shaped and dimensioned through which projectile will travel. Typically the firearm suppressor is manufactured from 7075 T615 aircraft grade aluminium.
The baffle system (18) lies between the inlet (22) and the outlet (26) and the configuration of the baffle system (18) in the core (16) of the firearm suppressor (10) assists in disrupting the formation of propellant gases flowing from the first end to the second end of the firearm suppressor, the gases flowing into a plurality of chambers and baffles defined by the core (16)
The construction of the baffle system (18) in terms of the invention, is shaped and dimensioned to provide optimal minimization of sound of a gunshot by disrupting the propellant gases along with deceleration and cooling of gas. In an embodiment of the invention the baffle system (18) limits the sound signature to below 120 decibels. The configuration of the baffle system (18) defines chambers in the firearm suppressor (10) which further assists in disrupting the formation of propellant gases.
The baffle system (18) is in a flanged arrangement integral the outer housing and includes a number of baffles arranged in both symmetrical and / or asymmetrical configurations, typically including 7 symmetrical arcuate baffles and 2 asymmetrical baffles, which lie in a fish bone formation.
The baffles of the baffle system (18) define apertures (30) which, when the baffles are configured symmetrically, lie complimentarily to each other and define a bore along the longitudinal axis of the firearm suppressor (10).The projectile travels through the bore after a shot is fired by the firearm engaged with the firearm suppressor (10). In addition to the bore, the baffles of the baffle system (18) define a recess (32) which, when the baffles are configured symmetrically, lie complimentary to each other and form a channel which allows for fluid to pass through, thereby configuring the firearm suppressor (10) to be used in wet applications.
The baffle system (18) assists the firearm suppressor (10) to be used with subsonic ammunition and to withstand prolonged use.
The adaptor (34) is shaped and dimensioned to receive a firearm of a corresponding calibre and allows for the attachment of various suitable firearms to the firearm suppressor (10). The adaptor (34) removably attaches to the firearm suppressor (10) and in an embodiment of the invention the adaptor (34) defines a guide mechanism (36) which is complementary to a guide mechanism (38) defined by the firearm suppressor (10), and the adaptor (34) and the firearm suppressor (10) are slidably engaged relative to each other. Once engaged, they are secured relative to each other by a screwing means, typically a countersunk screw. The adaptor (34) and the firearm suppressor (10) define and aperture (52) to receive the screwing means. The adaptor (34) further defines an aperture (54) through which the projectile is shot, which is complementary to the inlet (22).
The adaptor (34) further defines a channel (40), which is configured to receive the barrel (28) of a firearm and secure to the accessory rail thereof. The channel (40) is shaped and dimensioned to provide a guide along which the barrel (28) of a firearm is guided to removably attach to the firearm suppressor (10). The channel (40) of the adaptor (34) includes a clip mechanism (42) which provides an attachment of the firearm to the adaptor (34) and to form a connection between the firearm and the firearm suppressor (10). The clip mechanism (42) engages the accessory rail of the firearm and the clip mechanism (42) include a biasing means. The guiding of the firearm into the channel (40) of the adaptor (34) depresses the clip mechanism (42) and allows for the clip to removably engage the accessory rail of the firearm, thereby removably attaching the firearm to the firearm suppressor (10). The clip mechanism (42) is in an unbiased position when the firearm is removably attached to the firearm suppressor (10). To remove the firearm, a user would depress the clip mechanism (42) and guide the firearm out of the channel (40) in a reverse direction.
In an embodiment of the invention, the firearm suppressor (10) is available in the form of a modular firearm suppressor system,
in a further embodiment of the invention, the firearm suppressor (10) and the adaptor (34) are available in the form of a firearm suppressor kit.
When using the firearm suppressor (10), the user must make sure that the side plate (44) of the firearm suppressor must be securely attached, via the guide means (46) to the body (12) of the firearm suppressor (10). Further to this, the side plate (44) must be secured to the body (12) of the firearm suppressor (10) by means of securing means in the form at typically three countersunk screws (48). The side plate (46) is removeable to allow for the maintenance and cleaning of the firearm suppressor (10).
Thereafter, the user will couple the adaptor (34) to the firearm suppressor (10), and then couple the firearm (50) to the adaptor (34) which will provide a connection between the firearm suppressor (10) and the firearm (50).
The inventor believes that the above described invention sufficiently addresses the issues caused by previous firearm suppressors.

Claims

1. A firearm suppressor including a body, the body defining a housing and a core, the core including a baffle system; the housing, core and baffle system monolithic in configuration.

2. A firearm suppressor as claimed in claim 1, wherein the body of the firearm suppressor includes a first end defining an inlet and a second end defining an outlet.

3. A firearm suppressor as claimed in claim 1, wherein the inlet of the body is shaped and dimensioned to receive the barrel of the firearm and the outlet shaped and dimensioned for a projectile to travel therethrough.

4. A firearm suppressor as claimed in claim 1, wherein the baffle system includes a flanged arrangement integral with the an outer housing.

5. A firearm suppressor as claimed in claim 4, wherein the baffle system includes various baffles, the baffles arranged in various configurations.

6. A firearm suppressor as claimed in claim 4, wherein the baffle system includes a number of symmetrically configured baffles that are arcuate in configuration.

7. A firearm suppressor as claimed in claim 6, wherein the baffle system includes 7 (seven) symmetrically configured baffles defining parallel chambers or a variation thereof.

8. A firearm suppressor as claimed in claim 4, wherein the baffle system includes a number of asymmetrically configured baffles, typically 2 (two) asymmetrically configured baffles which are in a fish bone formation or a variation thereof, defining chambers in the core.

9. A firearm suppressor as claimed in claim 2, wherein each baffle defines an aperture through which a projectile travels when from the first end to the second end, the baffles configured to allow for the substantial alignment of the apertures through which the projectile travels.

10. A firearm suppressor as claimed in claim 9, wherein the projectile travels along a longitudinal axis of the firearm suppressor through the apertures defined by the baffles.

11. A firearm suppressor as claimed in claim 1, wherein each baffle defines a recess to assist in allowing the backflow of propellant gases through the firearm suppressor body.

12. A firearm suppressor as claimed in claim 11, wherein the baffles are configured to allow for the substantial alignment of the recesses and thereby forming a channel along the length of the firearm suppressor.

13. A firearm suppressor as claimed in claim 11, wherein the configuration of the baffles and the channel defined by the recesses of the baffles allow for the firearm to be used in both wet and dry applications.

14. A firearm suppressor as claimed in claim 2, wherein gases flow into a plurality of chambers and baffles configured by the core, which disrupt the formation of propellant gases flowing from the first end to the second end of the firearm suppressor and assist in the deceleration and cooling of propellant gases thereby minimizing the sound signature of a gunshot fired through the firearm suppressor, the baffles and chambers configured to sustain prolonged use of ammunition with specified velocity.

15. A firearm as claimed in claim 14, wherein the baffle system limits the sound signature of a gunshot to less than 126 decibels.

16. A firearm suppressor as claimed in claim 14, wherein the sound signature is limited to less than 120 decibels.

17. A firearm suppressor as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sound suppression of a firearm suppressor can be increased by filling the firearm suppressor to approximately 10% (ten percent) of its total internal volume with either water or a hydro-gel.

18. A firearm suppressor as claimed in claim 1, wherein the body of the firearm suppressor is configured to receive a removeable side plate.

19. A firearm suppressor as claimed in claim 18, wherein the side plate is receivable by the body of the firearm suppressor by an attachment means.

20. A firearm suppressor as claimed in claim 18, wherein the attachment means is in the form of a guide, typically in the form of a tongue and groove arrangement.

21. A firearm suppressor as claimed in claim 18, wherein the side plate is securable to the body of the firearm suppressor by means of a securing means in the form of a countersunk screw and thread configuration.

22. A firearm suppressor as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first end of the firearm suppressor is shaped and dimensioned to removably engage an complimentarily configured adaptor.

23. A firearm suppressor as claimed in claim 22, wherein the adaptor is engageable to the firearm suppressor by any suitable means, typically a slidable engagement means in the form of guide of tongue in groove configuration.

24. A firearm suppressor as claimed in claim 22, wherein the adaptor and the firearm suppressor are secured in relation to each other by a securing means, typically in the form of a removable countersunk screw rotatable by an alien key or the like.

25. A firearm suppressor as claimed in claim 22, wherein the adaptor is configured to be removably attachable to a firearm, when the adaptor is attached to the suppressor, thereby removably attaching the firearm to the firearm suppressor.

26. A firearm suppressor as claimed in claim 25, wherein the adaptor is shaped and dimensioned to receive a firearm of a corresponding calibre, thereby providing for the attachment of various makes/designs of firearms to the firearm suppressor.

27. A firearm suppressor as claimed in claim 25, wherein the adaptor includes a channel complementarily configured to receive the accessory rail of a firearm by guiding the firearm into the channel of the adaptor.

28. A firearm suppressor as claimed in claim 25, wherein the channel of the adaptor includes a clip mechanism configured to attach the firearm to the adaptor, thereby forming a connection between the firearm and the firearm suppressor.

29. A firearm suppressor as claimed in claim 25, wherein the clip mechanism is shaped and dimensioned to complimentarily engage the accessory rail of the firearm, the clip mechanism including a biasing means.

30. A firearm suppressor as claimed in claim 25, wherein the guiding of the firearm into the channel of the adaptor depresses the biasing means of the clip mechanism and, by further guiding the firearm into the channel moves the biasing means into an unbiased position and thereby allowing the clip to removably engage the accessory rail of the firearm, thereby removably attaching the firearm to the firearm suppressor.

31. A firearm suppressor as claimed in claim 25, wherein a user of the firearm suppressor applies pressure to the clip mechanism, thereby depressing the biasing means and allowing for the removal of the firearm from the firearm suppressor.

32. A firearm suppressor as claimed in claim 1, wherein the firearm suppressor is manufactured from a suitable material, typically from 7075 T615 aircraft grade aluminium or grade 5 -9 titanium.

33. A modular firearm suppressor system including a firearm suppressor and an adaptor in accordance with claim 22, the firearm suppressor including a body, the body defining a housing and a core, the core including a baffle system; the housing, core and baffle system monolithic in configuration, the firearm suppressor configured to engage an adaptor shaped and dimensioned to provide for attachment of a firearm to the firearm suppressor.

34. A firearm suppressor kit, the kit including a firearm suppressor and an adaptor in accordance with claim 22, the firearm suppressor including a body, the body defining a housing and a core, the core including a baffle system; the housing, core and baffle system monolithic in configuration and an adaptor configured to engage a firearm suppressor and removably attach the firearm to the firearm suppressor.

35. A method of assembling a firearm suppressor in accordance with claim 1, the steps including, coupling an adaptor to the firearm suppressor, and coupling the adaptor to a firearm.

36. (canceled)

37. (canceled)

38. (canceled)

39. (canceled)