Aug 11, 2026

US12704356 - Firearm accessory mounting structure

A firearm accessory and associated components and methods. The firearm can be a firearm sight, such as a red dot type sight. The firearm accessory includes a base configured to mount to at least first and second different mounting adaptors to permit selective mounting of the firearm accessory to a firearm via the first mounting adaptor or the second mounting adaptor.

Assignee: Crimson Trace Corporation
Inventors: William A. Planck, Tim Meissen, Michael Cottrell, Ryan Donahue, John Oller, James Tayon
Filing date: 2025-02-07

firearmaccessorymountingsight

The patent describes a firearm accessory, specifically a sight, that can be mounted using two different connection structures, allowing for versatile compatibility with various firearms. The accessory features a base with a mount connection structure that accommodates different fasteners, enabling easy attachment and aiding in aiming.

Claim 1

1 . A firearm sight selectively usable with a first firearm sight connection structure and a second firearm sight connection structure for connecting the firearm sight to a firearm, the second firearm sight connection structure being differently configured compared to the first firearm sight connection structure, the firearm accessory comprising: a base including mount connection structure configured to selectively connect to the first firearm sight connection structure and the second firearm sight connection structure to permit mounting of the firearm sight on a firearm, the mount connection structure including a hole extending through the base, the hole being configured to receive a first fastener when the firearm sight is mounted on the firearm using the first firearm sight connection structure and being configured to receive a second fastener when the firearm sight is mounted on the firearm using the second firearm sight connection structure; and a sighting portion supported by the base, the sighting portion being configured to assist a shooter of the firearm in aiming the firearm. a base including mount connection structure configured to selectively connect to the first firearm sight connection structure and the second firearm sight connection structure to permit mounting of the firearm sight on a firearm, the mount connection structure including a hole extending through the base, the hole being configured to receive a first fastener when the firearm sight is mounted on the firearm using the first firearm sight connection structure and being configured to receive a second fastener when the firearm sight is mounted on the firearm using the second firearm sight connection structure; and a sighting portion supported by the base, the sighting portion being configured to assist a shooter of the firearm in aiming the firearm.

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