Jun 30, 2026

US12669302 - Firearm suppressor

A firearm suppressor including an inner chamber and an outer chamber surrounding the inner chamber, wherein the firearm suppressor includes at least one vane, the vane having an edge across which fluid flows, said edge of the vane having a labyrinth weir formation to assist with energy dissipation as the fluid flows across the labyrinth weir.

Assignee: Wedge Tail Industries R&D Pty Ltd
Inventors: Alexander Charles Knott
Filing date: 2022-12-23

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The patent describes a firearm suppressor designed with an inner chamber and an outer chamber, featuring at least one vane that incorporates a labyrinth weir formation to improve energy dissipation of fluid flow. This innovative design aims to enhance the suppressor’s efficiency in reducing noise and recoil when a firearm is discharged.

Claim 1

1 . A firearm suppressor including an inner chamber, wherein the firearm suppressor includes at least one vane, the vane having an edge across which fluid flows, wherein said vane has a labyrinth and/or piano key formation applied to said edge to enhance energy dissipation as the fluid flows across the vane.

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