ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 12 -- United States Patent no. 12,704,336, issued on Aug. 11.
"Heat shield for firearm suppressors and method" was invented by Michael L. Smith (Alpharetta, Ga.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A heat dissipation promoting ventilated protective guard for a firearm suppressor also known as a moderator can include a substantially cylindrical cage shaped body surrounding an inner void that can contain the suppressor. In inwardly projecting beveled stop-surface on the guard bears against a corresponding beveled shoulder on the suppressor to limit axial movement. A snap-ring and wave spring bias the guard against the shoulder. Slits and vents in the mounted guard allow air to p...