WO2022216608A1 - Gas-blocking ambidextrous firearm charging handle - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates generally to a firearm charging handle. More particularly, the disclosure relates to a charging handle configured to chamber a bullet in the firearm and block gases that are expelled from the gap between the bottom of the charging handle and the upper and lower receiver.
- the firearm charging handle responsible for retracting the bolt, opening the breech and cocking the hammer, allows the operator to open the breech and eject a spent shell from the chamber, leaving the chamber ready for a new round.
- the charging handle may also be used to open breech and allow the operator to inspect maintain the chamber.
- Some charging handles have a gap between the bottom of the charging handle and the main body of the firearm (specifically the upper and lower receivers) which allow discharge gasses to puff into the operator’ s face during firing, especially when shooting suppressed.
- Ambidexterous charging handles utilize two springs with a plunger bias to bias the handles/levers into the locked position.
- the general purpose of the apparatuses and methods disclosed herein is to provide an improved charging handle.
- a charging handle is disclosed which prevents gas from being expelled from the gap between the charging handle and the main body of the firearm, more specifically the upper and lower receiver.
- a system of one or more charging handles can be configured to form a seal against a receiver, or a combination of them installed on the system that in operation causes or cause the system to perform the actions.
- One or more charging handles can be configured to form perform particular operations or actions by virtue of including a seal that, when executed by the apparatus, cause the apparatus to prevent gas from blowing in the operator’s face.
- One general aspect includes a charging handle for blocking gasses discharged during firing.
- the charging also includes a charging handle; a lockable slide latch, and a first lever where the lockable slide latch and lever are integrated into the charge handle and configured to interface against a lower portion of a receiver, where the slide latch is actuated to a locked position by the lever, and where in the locked position the slide latch locks to the receiver to form a seal and prevent a discharge gas from escaping at the interface between charging handle and the receiver.
- Other embodiments of this aspect include corresponding charging handle, apparatus, and charging handle seals, each configured to prevent discharge gas from escaping past the charge handle.
- Implementations may include one or more of the following features.
- the charging handle where the first lever may include a positive handhold member for actuating the charging handle.
- the charging handle further may include a second lever may include a positive handhold member for actuating the charging handle.
- the charging handle is an ambidextrous charging handle may include a second lever where the first lever is configured to a provide a first positive handhold member for actuating the charging handle and where the second lever is configured to a provide a second positive handhold member for actuating the charging handle.
- the first lever and the second lever are configured to independently unlatch the charging handle from the receiver upper. Implementations of the described techniques may include hardware, a method or process. [0006]
- One general aspect includes a charging handle for blocking gasses discharged during the operation of a suppressed firearm.
- the charging also includes a charging handle; a spring-loaded plate, and a first lever where the spring-loaded plate and first lever are integrated into the charge handle and where the spring-loaded plate is configured to seal against a lower portion of a receiver when the first lever is actuated to a locked position.
- Other embodiments of this aspect include corresponding apparatus or methods configured to perform the actions of the methods.
- Implementations may include one or more of the following features.
- Implementations of the described techniques may include apparatus, a method or process.
- One general aspect includes a charging handle for blocking gasses discharged during firing.
- the charging also includes a charging handle; a lockable slide latch integrated into the charging handle where a first lever where the lockable slide latch and lever are integrated into the charge handle and configured to interface against a lower portion of a receiver, where the slide latch is actuated to a locked position by the lever, and where in the locked position the slide latch locks to the receiver to form a seal and prevent a discharge gas from escaping at the interface between charging handle and the receiver.
- Other embodiments of this aspect include corresponding structures, apparatus, and methods configured to seal the interface between the charging handle and the receiver body.
- One general aspect includes a charging handle for blocking gasses discharged during firing.
- the charging also includes a charging handle; a lockable slide latch integrated into the charging handle and a sealing member configured to form a pneumatic seal against the lower portion of a receiver.
- Other embodiments of this aspect include corresponding structures, apparatus, and methods configured to seal the interface between the charging handle and the receiver body.
- Implementations may include one or more of the following features.
- the charging handle where the sealing member is compliant and configured to deform and nest against the lower receiver interface.
- the sealing member may include an elastic material selectively attached to the charging handle.
- the sealing member may include an elastic material embedded into a bottom portion of the charging handle main body to form a seal at the charging handle receiver interface.
- the sealing member may include a fibrous material selectively attached to the charging handle and configured to create a pneumatic turbulent barrier at the interface between the charging handle and a receiver.
- the sealing member may include a fibrous material embedded in the charging handle at the interfaces between the charging handle and a receiver.
- Figure 1 illustrates a view of gas escaping from interface between the charging handle and the receiver
- Figure 2 illustrates a cross-section view of an embodiment of the charging handle
- Figure 3 illustrates the perspective view of an embodiment of the charging handle
- Figure 4 illustrates a cross-section view of an embodiment of the charging handle
- Figure 5 illustrates the perspective view of an embodiment of the charging handle
- Figure 6 illustrates a cross-section view of an embodiment of the charging handle
- Figure 7 illustrates the perspective view of an embodiment of the charging handle
- Figure 8 illustrates the plan view of an embodiment of the charging handle
- Figure 9 illustrates a cross-section view of an embodiment of the charging handle.
- the figures disclose an invention that sea! the interface between the charging handle and the receiver.
- FIGS. 1-9 show various views of a charging handle 1 in accordance with one or more embodiments of the invention.
- an ambidextrous firearm charging handle that prevents gases from being expelled directly into the operator’s face from the gap between the charging handle and the upper and lower receivers.
- an ambidextrous charging handle with the primary function to chamber a bullet in the firearm is taught.
- the unique and necessary feature of the invention is diverting gases that are expelled from the gap between the bottom of the charging handle and the main body of the firearm (specifically the upper and lower receiver) away from the operator.
- Some embodiments comprise a single spring without a plunger to bias the handles/levers into the locked position.
- features of the charging handle include the ability to chamber a bullet, latch to the upper receiver of the firearm and to block gases that would be expelled into the operator’s face during operation of a suppressed AR-15.
- the charging handle comprises two levers both of which are used as handles during actuation of the charging handle and both of which can independently unlatch the charging handle from the firearm upper to allow the chambering of a bullet.
- the invention utilizes a sliding latch -located on the bottom of the charging handle main body- that was actuated with the same levers/handles that also unlatched the charging handle from the firearm’s main body.
- the latch when in the locked position the latch interfaced with the main body of the firearm to stop the gases from being expelled into the operator’s face.
- Some embodiments use a spring-loaded plate -located on the bottom of the charging handle main body- that interfaced with the main body of the firearm to stop the gases from being expelled into the operator’s face.
- Some embodiments utilize an compliant or elastic material -attached or embedded into the bottom of the charging handle main body- that interfaces with the firearm’s main body to stop the gases from being expelled into the operator’s face.
- Some embodiments utilize a fibrous material -attached or embedded into the bottom of the charging handle- that interfaces with the main body of the firearm to stop the gases from being expelled into the operator’s face.
- the charging handle main body is constructed of 7075-T6 aluminium or similar material with comparable properties such as carbon fiber composites or aircraft grade polymers.
- the handles/levers of the charging handle are constructed of 7075-T6 aluminium or similar material with comparable properties such as carbon fiber composites or aircraft grade polymers.
- the spring-loaded plate described herein is constructed of 7075- T6 aluminium or similar material with comparable properties such as carbon fiber composites or aircraft grade polymers.
- the latch described herein is constructed of 7075-T6 aluminium or similar material with comparable properties such as carbon fiber composites or aircraft grade polymers.
- the elastic material described herein is constructed of Viton rubber or similar material with comparable properties such as silicone, natural rubber or other elastomers. -Any material that can be used for an O-ring would be an appropriate alternative.
- the fibrous material taught herein is constructed out of felt or similar material with comparable properties such as cotton or polyester. - Any material that would commonly be used to make clothes would be an appropriate alternative.
- the porous material described herein is constructed of a polyurethane foam or similar material with comparable properties such as latex foam. -Any material that could be used as a shoe insole would be an appropriate alternative.
- In some embodiments comprise a porous material - attached or embedded into the bottom of the charging handle- that interfaces with the main body of the firearm to stop the gases from being expelled into the operator’s face.
- Some embodiments comprise sealing the gap between the bottom of the charging handle and the main body of the firearm (specifically the upper and lower receivers).
- Alternative embodiments may comprise fabric or foam sealing members, the removal of the ambidextrous feature, a more durable material to use at the interface between the charging handle and the main body of the firearm (it currently is Viton rubber), changing materials the charging handle is constructed from to any number of polymers or composites.
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Abstract
A charging handle that forms a seal against the receiver to prevent the escape of discharge gas from the interface between the charging handle and the receiver.
Description
GAS-BLOCKING AMBIDEXTROUS FIREARM CHARGING HANDLE
CROSS REFERENCE
[0001] The present Application for Patent claims priority to U.S. Patent Application No. 17/712,795 by Torgersen, entitled “GAS-BLOCKING AMBIDEXTROUS FIREARM CHARGING HANDLE” filed April 4, 2022, which claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/170,715 by Torgersen, entitled “GAS-BLOCKING AMBIDEXTROUS FIREARM CHARGING HANDLE” filed April 5, 2021, assigned to the assignee hereof, and each of which is expressly incorporated by reference in its entirety herein.
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0002] The present disclosure relates generally to a firearm charging handle. More particularly, the disclosure relates to a charging handle configured to chamber a bullet in the firearm and block gases that are expelled from the gap between the bottom of the charging handle and the upper and lower receiver.
BACKGROUND
[0003] The firearm charging handle, responsible for retracting the bolt, opening the breech and cocking the hammer, allows the operator to open the breech and eject a spent shell from the chamber, leaving the chamber ready for a new round. The charging handle may also be used to open breech and allow the operator to inspect maintain the chamber.
[0004] Some charging handles have a gap between the bottom of the charging handle and the main body of the firearm (specifically the upper and lower receivers) which allow discharge gasses to puff into the operator’ s face during firing, especially when shooting suppressed. Ambidexterous charging handles utilize two springs with a plunger bias to bias the handles/levers into the locked position.
[0005] In direct impingement firearms, after the cartridge is fired and the bullet moves down the bore and passes the gas port, a portion of gas is channeled into the gas tube and returned into back to the receiving unit into a chamber in the bolt carrier group, forcing the carrier rearwards away from the bolt. The gas then escapes gas through vents. When shooting an AR platform with a suppressor the shooter often gets a significant amount of gas in the face. The charging handle
eliminates gas in the face when shooting and AR platform with a suppressor.
[0006] The dynamics of this gas flow change when a suppressor is attached to the muzzle of a firearm. With the addition of a suppressor the amount of time gas is forced through the gas port increases, forcing an overwhelming amount of gas into the bolt carrier group chamber. Due to the high speed and ephemeral nature of the gas, there is difficulty identifying the main location from which the gas is expelled into the operator’s face.
[0001] As a result of the excess gas and pressure, gas is forced through the upper receiving unit and along the channel housing the charging handle, where it escapes, often into the face of the operator. As a result there is a need for an improved gas blocking A barrier would be no on identifying the main location from which the gas was expelled into the shooters face. Something that facilitated the invention was high speed video of visible smoke clouds being expelled from the firearm allowing identification of the area causing gas in the operator’s face while shooting an AR-15 with a suppressor.
[0002] The longevity of the elastic material (O-ring). After 1000 cycles of the charging handle the O-ring still blocked any gases from being expelled from between the charging handle and the main body of the firearm into the operators face. The location that gases were expelled from the firearm into the operators face.
[0003] trous firearm charging handle to mitigate or eliminate the discharge of gas from the space between the charging handle and the receiving unit.
BRIEF SUMMARY
[0004] The general purpose of the apparatuses and methods disclosed herein is to provide an improved charging handle. Specifically, a charging handle is disclosed which prevents gas from being expelled from the gap between the charging handle and the main body of the firearm, more specifically the upper and lower receiver. A system of one or more charging handles can be configured to form a seal against a receiver, or a combination of them installed on the system that in operation causes or cause the system to perform the actions. One or more charging handles can be configured to form perform particular operations or actions by virtue of including a seal that, when executed by the apparatus, cause the apparatus to prevent gas from blowing in the operator’s face. One general aspect includes a charging handle for blocking gasses discharged during firing.
The charging also includes a charging handle; a lockable slide latch, and a first lever where the lockable slide latch and lever are integrated into the charge handle and configured to interface against a lower portion of a receiver, where the slide latch is actuated to a locked position by the lever, and where in the locked position the slide latch locks to the receiver to form a seal and prevent a discharge gas from escaping at the interface between charging handle and the receiver. Other embodiments of this aspect include corresponding charging handle, apparatus, and charging handle seals, each configured to prevent discharge gas from escaping past the charge handle. [0005] Implementations may include one or more of the following features. The charging handle where the first lever may include a positive handhold member for actuating the charging handle. The charging handle further may include a second lever may include a positive handhold member for actuating the charging handle. The charging handle is an ambidextrous charging handle may include a second lever where the first lever is configured to a provide a first positive handhold member for actuating the charging handle and where the second lever is configured to a provide a second positive handhold member for actuating the charging handle. The first lever and the second lever are configured to independently unlatch the charging handle from the receiver upper. Implementations of the described techniques may include hardware, a method or process. [0006] One general aspect includes a charging handle for blocking gasses discharged during the operation of a suppressed firearm. The charging also includes a charging handle; a spring-loaded plate, and a first lever where the spring-loaded plate and first lever are integrated into the charge handle and where the spring-loaded plate is configured to seal against a lower portion of a receiver when the first lever is actuated to a locked position. Other embodiments of this aspect include corresponding apparatus or methods configured to perform the actions of the methods.
[0007] Implementations may include one or more of the following features. The charging handle where the spring-loaded plate forms a wedge to seal the charging handle against both the lower portion of the receiver and an upper portion of the receiver. Implementations of the described techniques may include apparatus, a method or process.
[0008] One general aspect includes a charging handle for blocking gasses discharged during firing. The charging also includes a charging handle; a lockable slide latch integrated into the charging handle where a first lever where the lockable slide latch and lever are integrated into
the charge handle and configured to interface against a lower portion of a receiver, where the slide latch is actuated to a locked position by the lever, and where in the locked position the slide latch locks to the receiver to form a seal and prevent a discharge gas from escaping at the interface between charging handle and the receiver. Other embodiments of this aspect include corresponding structures, apparatus, and methods configured to seal the interface between the charging handle and the receiver body.
[0009] One general aspect includes a charging handle for blocking gasses discharged during firing. The charging also includes a charging handle; a lockable slide latch integrated into the charging handle and a sealing member configured to form a pneumatic seal against the lower portion of a receiver. Other embodiments of this aspect include corresponding structures, apparatus, and methods configured to seal the interface between the charging handle and the receiver body.
[0010] Implementations may include one or more of the following features. The charging handle where the sealing member is compliant and configured to deform and nest against the lower receiver interface. The sealing member may include an elastic material selectively attached to the charging handle. The sealing member may include an elastic material embedded into a bottom portion of the charging handle main body to form a seal at the charging handle receiver interface. The sealing member may include a fibrous material selectively attached to the charging handle and configured to create a pneumatic turbulent barrier at the interface between the charging handle and a receiver. The sealing member may include a fibrous material embedded in the charging handle at the interfaces between the charging handle and a receiver. The sealing member may include a porous material selectively attached to the charging handle and configured to create a pneumatic turbulent barrier at the interface between the charging handle and the receiver. Implementations of the described apparatus and techniques may include structures, a method or process.
[0011] The features and advantages of the present disclosure will become more fully apparent from the following description and appended claims or may be learned by the practice of the invention as set forth hereinafter.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] In order to describe the manner in which the advantages and features of the invention can be obtained, a more particular description of the invention briefly described above will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof which are illustrated in the appended drawings. Understanding that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are not therefore to be considered to be limiting of its scope, the invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings in which:
[0013] Figure 1 illustrates a view of gas escaping from interface between the charging handle and the receiver;
[0014] Figure 2 illustrates a cross-section view of an embodiment of the charging handle;
[0015] Figure 3 illustrates the perspective view of an embodiment of the charging handle;
[0016] Figure 4 illustrates a cross-section view of an embodiment of the charging handle;
[0017] Figure 5 illustrates the perspective view of an embodiment of the charging handle;
[0018] Figure 6 illustrates a cross-section view of an embodiment of the charging handle;
[0019] Figure 7 illustrates the perspective view of an embodiment of the charging handle;
[0020] Figure 8 illustrates the plan view of an embodiment of the charging handle; and
[0021] Figure 9 illustrates a cross-section view of an embodiment of the charging handle.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0022] The present embodiments of the present disclosure will be best understood by reference to the drawings, wherein like parts are designated by like numerals throughout. It will be readily understood that the components of the disclosed invention, as generally described and illustrated in the figures herein, could be arranged and designed in a wide variety of different configurations. Thus, the following more detailed descriptions of the embodiments of the apparatus, as represented in Figures 1 through 9, are not intended to limit the scope of the invention, as claimed, but are merely representative of present embodiments of the invention.
[0023] In general, the figures disclose an invention that sea! the interface between the charging handle and the receiver.
[0024] In the following description, references will be made to receivers, discharge gasses,
firearms, bullets, casings, and related technology, but these items are not shown in detail in the figures. However, it should be understood that one of ordinary skill in the art and in possession of this disclosure, would readily understand how the present disclosure and existing glove structures can be incorporated.
[0025] Detailed references will now be made to the preferred embodiments of the disclosed invention, examples of which are illustrated in FIGS. 1-9 which show various views of a charging handle 1 in accordance with one or more embodiments of the invention.
[0026] In some embodiments an ambidextrous firearm charging handle that prevents gases from being expelled directly into the operator’s face from the gap between the charging handle and the upper and lower receivers. In some embodiments an ambidextrous charging handle with the primary function to chamber a bullet in the firearm is taught. In some embodiments the unique and necessary feature of the invention is diverting gases that are expelled from the gap between the bottom of the charging handle and the main body of the firearm (specifically the upper and lower receiver) away from the operator.
[0027] Some embodiments comprise a single spring without a plunger to bias the handles/levers into the locked position.
[0028] In some embodiments features of the charging handle include the ability to chamber a bullet, latch to the upper receiver of the firearm and to block gases that would be expelled into the operator’s face during operation of a suppressed AR-15. Optionally the charging handle comprises two levers both of which are used as handles during actuation of the charging handle and both of which can independently unlatch the charging handle from the firearm upper to allow the chambering of a bullet.
[0029] In some embodiments the invention utilizes a sliding latch -located on the bottom of the charging handle main body- that was actuated with the same levers/handles that also unlatched the charging handle from the firearm’s main body. In some embodiments when in the locked position the latch interfaced with the main body of the firearm to stop the gases from being expelled into the operator’s face.
[0030] Some embodiments use a spring-loaded plate -located on the bottom of the charging handle main body- that interfaced with the main body of the firearm to stop the gases from being expelled into the operator’s face.
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[0031] Some embodiments utilize an compliant or elastic material -attached or embedded into the bottom of the charging handle main body- that interfaces with the firearm’s main body to stop the gases from being expelled into the operator’s face.
[0032] Some embodiments utilize a fibrous material -attached or embedded into the bottom of the charging handle- that interfaces with the main body of the firearm to stop the gases from being expelled into the operator’s face.
[0033] In some embodiments the charging handle main body is constructed of 7075-T6 aluminium or similar material with comparable properties such as carbon fiber composites or aircraft grade polymers.
[0034] In some embodiments the handles/levers of the charging handle are constructed of 7075-T6 aluminium or similar material with comparable properties such as carbon fiber composites or aircraft grade polymers.
[0035] In some embodiments the spring-loaded plate described herein is constructed of 7075- T6 aluminium or similar material with comparable properties such as carbon fiber composites or aircraft grade polymers.
[0036] In some embodiments the latch described herein is constructed of 7075-T6 aluminium or similar material with comparable properties such as carbon fiber composites or aircraft grade polymers. In some embodiments the elastic material described herein is constructed of Viton rubber or similar material with comparable properties such as silicone, natural rubber or other elastomers. -Any material that can be used for an O-ring would be an appropriate alternative. [0037] In some embodiments the fibrous material taught herein is constructed out of felt or similar material with comparable properties such as cotton or polyester. - Any material that would commonly be used to make clothes would be an appropriate alternative.
[0038] In some embodiments the porous material described herein is constructed of a polyurethane foam or similar material with comparable properties such as latex foam. -Any material that could be used as a shoe insole would be an appropriate alternative.
[0039] In some embodiments comprise a porous material - attached or embedded into the bottom of the charging handle- that interfaces with the main body of the firearm to stop the gases from being expelled into the operator’s face.
[0040] Some embodiments comprise sealing the gap between the bottom of the charging
handle and the main body of the firearm (specifically the upper and lower receivers). In some embodiments the use of a single spring without a plunger to bias the handles/levers into the locked position.
[0041] Alternative embodiments may comprise fabric or foam sealing members, the removal of the ambidextrous feature, a more durable material to use at the interface between the charging handle and the main body of the firearm (it currently is Viton rubber), changing materials the charging handle is constructed from to any number of polymers or composites.
[0042] Though highspeed video the source of the puff of discharge gas was of identified smoke clouds being expelled from the firearm allowing identification of the area causing gas in the operator’s face while shooting an AR-15 with a suppressor.
[0043] The longevity of the elastic material (O-ring). After 1000 cycles of the charging handle the O-ring still blocked any gases from being expelled from between the charging handle and the main body of the firearm into the operators face. The location that gases were expelled from the firearm into the operators face.
[0044] In closing, it is to be understood that the embodiments of the disclosure disclosed herein are illustrative of the principles of the present disclosure. Other modifications that may be employed are within the scope of the disclosure. Thus, by way of example, but not of limitation, alternative configurations of the present disclosure may be utilized in accordance with the teachings herein. Accordingly, the present disclosure is not limited to that precisely as shown and described.
Claims
1. A charging handle for blocking gasses discharged during firing comprising: a charging handle; a lockable slide latch; and a first lever wherein the lockable slide latch and lever are integrated into the charge handle and configured to interface against a lower portion of a receiver; wherein the slide latch is actuated to a locked position by the lever; and wherein in the locked position the slide latch locks to the receiver to form a seal and prevent a discharge gas from escaping at the interface between charging handle and the receiver.
2. The charging handle of claim 1 wherein the first lever comprises a positive handhold member for actuating the charging handle.
3. The charging handle of claim 1 wherein the charging handle further comprises a second lever comprising a positive handhold member for actuating the charging handle.
4. The charging handle of claim 1 wherein the charging handle is an ambidextrous charging handle comprising a second lever wherein the first lever is configured to a provide a first positive handhold member for actuating the charging handle and wherein the second lever is configured to a provide a second positive handhold member for actuating the charging handle.
5. The charging handle of claim 4 wherein the first lever and the second lever are configured to independently unlatch the charging handle from the receiver upper.
6. A charging handle for blocking gasses discharged during the operation of a suppressed firearm comprising: a charging handle; a spring-loaded plate; and a first lever wherein the spring-loaded plate and first lever are integrated into the charge handle and wherein the spring-loaded plate is configured to seal against a lower portion of a receiver when the first lever is actuated to a locked position.
7. The charging handle of claim 6 wherein the spring-loaded plate forms a wedge to seal the charging handle against both the lower portion of the receiver and an upper portion of the receiver.
8. A charging handle for blocking gasses discharged during firing comprising: a charging handle; a lockable slide latch integrated into the charging handle wherein a first lever wherein the lockable slide latch and lever are integrated into the charge handle and configured to interface against a lower portion of a receiver; wherein the slide latch is actuated to a locked position by the lever; and wherein in the locked position the slide latch locks to the receiver to form a seal and prevent a discharge gas from escaping at the interface between charging handle and the receiver.
9. A charging handle for blocking gasses discharged during firing comprising: a charging handle; a lockable slide latch integrated into the charging handle and a sealing member configured to form a pneumatic seal against the lower portion of a receiver.
10. The charging handle of claim 9 wherein the sealing member is compliant and configured to deform and nest against the lower receiver interface.
11. The charging handle of claim 9 wherein the sealing member comprises an elastic material selectively attached to the charging handle.
12. The charging handle of claim 9 wherein the sealing member comprises an elastic material embedded into a bottom portion of the charging handle main body to form a seal at the charging handle - receiver interface.
13. The charging handle of claim 9 wherein the sealing member comprises a fibrous material selectively attached to the charging handle and configured to create a pneumatic turbulent barrier at the interface between the charging handle and a receiver.
14. The charging handle of claim 9 wherein the sealing member comprises a fibrous material embedded in the charging handle at the interfaces between the charging handle and a receiver.
15. The charging handle of claim 9 wherein the sealing member comprises a porous material selectively attached to the charging handle and configured to create a pneumatic turbulent barrier at the interface between the charging handle and the receiver.
16. A charging handle for blocking gasses discharged during firing comprising: a charging handle;
a sealing member; and a first lever and a second lever wherein the sealing member and first lever and second are integrated into the charge handle and configured to interface against a lower portion of a receiver; wherein the first lever and second lever comprise a single bias spring configured to bias both the first lever and the second lever; and wherein in a locked position the sealing member forms a pneumatic seal against to the receiver configured to seal the interface between charging handle and the receiver.
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