ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 12 -- United States Patent no. 12,222,187, issued on Feb. 11.
"Folding stock adapter for military-style assault rifles and a method for its use" was invented by Zachary Law (Perkasie, Pa.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The present folding stock adapter can be used with many types of military-type assault rifles that typically comprise a receiver extension, buffer and action spring. The present folding stock adapter can be used to add a folding capability to a standard stock allowing it to fold against a rifle's receiver when the weapon is not in use, thus reducing the overall length of the weapon. This reduction in length can facilitate its maneuverability, storage and t...