United States Patent (2) Fischbach et al. (54) METHODS AND APPARATUS TO LOCK A. UST COVER IN A FIREARM HOUSING (75) Inventors: Wilhelm Fisehback Deisslingen-Laufen (DE); Robert Kndpile, Alpisbach-Peterzell (DE) (73) Assignee: Heekler & Koch, GmbH, (ObemdorNeckar (DE) (*) Notice: Subject to any disclaimer, the term of this patent is extended or adjusted under 35 USC. 154(6) by 0 days. (21) App. Now 107728,403 (22) Filed: Dee. , 2008 6s) Prior Publication Data US 2005/00160S1 AL tan, 27, 2008 Related U.S. Application Data (63) Continuation of application No. PCT/EPO3(00674, filed on Jan. 23, 2008, G0) Foreign Application Priority Data Feb, 13, 2002 (DE) 202 02 164 (1) Incl. Paice 2320 (2006.01) (2) USC. 42199; 42/71.01; 89130: 404478.1 (58) Field of Classification Search 42/71.01 42/96, 99, 70.01; 89/30; 70/367; 49/478.1 ‘See application file for complete search history. 66) References Cited USS. PATENT DOCUMENTS. 2.650114 A * LLI9S3 Anderson oa 508 iRE23920 B * “1198S: Marketa 29398 3593451 A THOTL MeDonel 326624 A WIT Gi 3807537 A 1974 O'Relly oat USOOTISIS81B2 US 7,181,881 B2 Feb. 27, 2007 (10) Patent No. (4s) Date of Patent: AS26385 A$ 49ND. Red ot al oxs.02 AAdSAGL A * SIO Reichet ea sing SAS0A0T A$ IVI984_ Newham eal. pies 4SDOM A * 41985 Holloway 4753495 4 ¢ 61986 Swink SU38012 A * 81992 Kamen ota ss2204 5950450 A * 911999 Meyer svast9 (Continved) POREIGN PATENT DOCUMENTS De 0903326 62000 (OTHER PUBLICATIONS United States Marne Cons Stent Handout, Service Re 2105, “Part E Fandamentals of Small Arms and’ Weapons tanling” [online pp. Tot. Retrieved fom hp: worleaherneck mains. sn elutmagesPubsb2105 p(n dae). Navy Nonresident Training Course Mama, Chaper 3, “Service Ril and Pistol Marksmnnship” [onlin]. 1-22 Retrieved fom dn. globalsceusty ng itary’ bray policy aan 14234 eh pl (0 dae). Continved) Primary Examiner—Stephen M. Johnson (4) Attorney, Agent, or Firm—Hanley, Plight & Zimmerman, LLC 6 ABSTRACT Methods and apparatus to fock a dust cover in a firearm housing are disclosed. An example firearm disclosed herein comprises a housing constricted substantially from non- ‘magnetic material and defining an opening: a dust cover to cover the opening in the housing. the dust cover being pivotable between an open position and a closed position: and a magnetic lock to secure the dust cover in the closed position, 22 Claims, 3 Drawing SheetsUS 7,181,881 B2 Page 2 USS, PATENT DOCUMENTS. (OTHER PUBLICATIONS International Search Report fox PCT-EPUS 00674 Jul 22,2003 6036292 A * 32000, Mandel ta Operator and Organizanonal Maintenance Mana inching Date 6314672 B2 1172001. Morelos Tevue ems List and Repear Parts and Spetal Tools List Rife, Pasar as | Saisie eral S.S0MM, MIO Ril 5 SOMM, MI64 1 Pipa, Rifle, 3, Technical cone ees ‘manual No. 9-1008-249-12, Department of the Asay, Washington 6.719132 B2* 42004 Sanders DC. pp. E31 (Aug. 1968) 20010013192 AL £2001 Muto ta * cited by examinerU.S. Patent Feb. 27, 2007 Sheet 1 of 3 US 7,181,881 B2 FIG.1