US12693084 - Adjustable gas valve for firearm

The patent describes an adjustable gas valve designed for firearm gas blocks, featuring a valve body with an exhaust port and a regulator that can control gas flow. This innovative design includes multiple inlet orifices and an internal diffuser stem to enhance the efficiency of gas pressure management within the firearm.

Claim 1

1 . An adjustable gas valve for use in a firearm gas block having a cylinder and piston in the gas block, the valve comprising: a valve body configured to associate with the cylinder and having an exhaust port, the valve body including a plurality of inlet orifices rotatably alignable to selectively receive gas pressure flow from a barrel port; a regulator that adjustably occludes between none and all of the exhaust port; an internal diffuser stem configured to extend at least partially inside the valve body and having an open end directed toward the piston; a plurality of radial exhaust outlets leading to an annular chamber positioned adjacent the exhaust port; and an exhaust passageway operably connecting the open end with the radial exhaust outlets. a valve body configured to associate with the cylinder and having an exhaust port, the valve body including a plurality of inlet orifices rotatably alignable to selectively receive gas pressure flow from a barrel port; a regulator that adjustably occludes between none and all of the exhaust port; an internal diffuser stem configured to extend at least partially inside the valve body and having an open end directed toward the piston; a plurality of radial exhaust outlets leading to an annular chamber positioned adjacent the exhaust port; and an exhaust passageway operably connecting the open end with the radial exhaust outlets.

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