US12287176 - Firearm optics mount plate with multiple footprints

The patent describes a versatile firearm optics mount plate that features two primary sides, each capable of directly mounting to a firearm or accessory while accommodating different optics. The design includes distinct footprints and unique features, such as indentations and protrusions, to ensure compatibility with various optic types.

Claim 1

1. A device implementable on a firearm, comprising: a plate with a first primary side and a second primary side opposite the first primary side, wherein the plate is configured to be installed in a first way with the first primary side facing the firearm or an accessory of the firearm such that: the first primary side is configured to be directly mounted on a portion of the firearm or the accessory, and the second primary side is configured to accommodate and mate with a first optic when the first optic is mounted on the second primary side of the plate, and wherein the plate is also configured to be installed in a second way with the second primary side facing the firearm or the accessory of the firearm such that: the second primary side is configured to be directly mounted on the portion of the firearm or the accessory, and the first primary side is configured to accommodate and mate with a second optic different from the first optic when the second optic is mounted on the first primary side of the plate, wherein a first footprint of the first primary side and a second footprint of the second primary side are different from each other, wherein the first primary side is configured with at least one indentation that is not present on the second primary side, and wherein the second primary side is configured with at least one protrusion that is not present on the first primary side. a plate with a first primary side and a second primary side opposite the first primary side, wherein the plate is configured to be installed in a first way with the first primary side facing the firearm or an accessory of the firearm such that: the first primary side is configured to be directly mounted on a portion of the firearm or the accessory, and the second primary side is configured to accommodate and mate with a first optic when the first optic is mounted on the second primary side of the plate, and the first primary side is configured to be directly mounted on a portion of the firearm or the accessory, and the second primary side is configured to accommodate and mate with a first optic when the first optic is mounted on the second primary side of the plate, and wherein the plate is also configured to be installed in a second way with the second primary side facing the firearm or the accessory of the firearm such that: the second primary side is configured to be directly mounted on the portion of the firearm or the accessory, and the first primary side is configured to accommodate and mate with a second optic different from the first optic when the second optic is mounted on the first primary side of the plate, the second primary side is configured to be directly mounted on the portion of the firearm or the accessory, and the first primary side is configured to accommodate and mate with a second optic different from the first optic when the second optic is mounted on the first primary side of the plate, wherein a first footprint of the first primary side and a second footprint of the second primary side are different from each other, wherein the first primary side is configured with at least one indentation that is not present on the second primary side, and wherein the second primary side is configured with at least one protrusion that is not present on the first primary side.

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