Systems and Methods for Multi-Accessory Mount Assembly for a Firearm

Abstract

A multi-accessory mount assembly for use with a firearm, and methods for coupling the assembly to the firearm are provided. The assembly may include a proximal portion having a lower surface configured to be removably coupled to the firearm and an upper surface configured to be removably coupled to a sub mount. The sub mount may be configured to be removably coupled to a first firearm accessory, e.g., an optic scope, a red dot sight, a reflex sight, a night vision monocular or scope, or a magnifier. The assembly further may include a distal portion extending distally from the proximal portion via a neck portion, such that the distal portion is elevated higher than the proximal portion. An upper surface of the distal portion may be configured to be removably coupled to a second firearm accessory, e.g., an infrared laser or a night vision monocular or scope.

That which is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A multi-accessory mount for use with a firearm, the multi-accessory mount comprising:
 a base that can be removably coupled to a firearm rail;   a first mount coupled to the based and including a first mounting platform configured to receive a first firearm accessory, the first mounting platform at a first height above the firearm rail when the multi-accessory mount is coupled to the firearm rail, and wherein the first mounting platform comprises a first planar mounting surface;   a second mount coupled to the base and including a second mounting platform configured to receive a second firearm accessory, the second mounting platform at a second height above the firearm rail when the multi-accessory mount is coupled to the firearm rail, wherein the first height is equal to or greater than the second height, and wherein the second mounting platform comprises a second planar mounting surface; and   wherein the first mounting platform and the second mounting platform are longitudinally aligned and spaced apart relative to a longitudinal axis of the base.   
     
     
         2 . The multi-accessory mount of  claim 1 , further comprising a third mount coupled to the base and including a third mounting platform configured to receive a third firearm accessory. 
     
     
         3 . The multi-accessory mount of  claim 2 , wherein the third mounting platform is a third height above the firearm rail when the multi-accessory mount is coupled to the rail of the firearm, and wherein the third height is different than at least one of the first height and the second height. 
     
     
         4 . The multi-accessory mount of  claim 2 , wherein at least one of the first mount, second mount or third mount is detachable from the base. 
     
     
         5 . The multi-accessory mount of  claim 2 , wherein second mount is detachable from the base. 
     
     
         6 . The multi-accessory mount of  claim 2 , wherein the third mount is detachable from the base. 
     
     
         7 . The multi-accessory mount of  claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the second mount defines a gap between at least the portion of the second mount and the rail of the firearm when the multi-accessory mount assembly is coupled to the rail of the firearm. 
     
     
         8 . The multi-accessory mount of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first mounting platform or the second mounting platform comprises a planar mounting surface. 
     
     
         9 . A accessory mount for use with a firearm having a muzzle end and a breach end, the accessory mount comprising:
 a base that can be removably coupled to a rail of the firearm;   a first mount coupled to the base and having a first mounting platform configured to receive a first firearm accessory, the first mounting platform at a first height above the rail of the firearm when the accessory mount is coupled to an attachment surface of the firearm;   a second mount coupled to the base and extending from the base towards the muzzle end of the firearm when coupled to the rail of the firearm, and the second mount having a second mounting platform configured to receive a second firearm accessory, the second mounting platform at a second height above the attachment surface of the firearm when the accessory mount is coupled to the attachment surface of the firearm, wherein the first height is equal to or greater than the second height; and   wherein at least a portion of the second mount defines a gap between at least the portion of the second mount and the attachment surface of the firearm when the multi-accessory mount assembly is coupled to the attachment surface of the firearm.   
     
     
         10 . The accessory mount of  claim 9 , wherein the second mounting platform comprises a planar mounting surface. 
     
     
         11 . The accessory mount of  claim 9 , wherein the first mounting platform and the second mounting platform are longitudinally aligned and spaced apart relative to a longitudinal axis of the base. 
     
     
         12 . The accessory mount of  claim 9 , further comprising a third mount coupled to the base and including a third mounting platform configured to receive a third firearm accessory. 
     
     
         13 . The accessory mount of  claim 12 , wherein the third mounting platform is a third height above the attachment surface when the accessory mount is coupled to the attachment surface of the firearm, and wherein the third height is different than at least one of the first height and the second height. 
     
     
         14 . The accessory mount of  claim 12 , wherein at least one of the first mount, second mount or third mount is detachable from the base. 
     
     
         15 . The accessory of  claim 9 , wherein a first longitudinal axis of the first mounting platform and a second longitudinal axis of the second mounting platform are parallel to a third longitudinal axis of the attachment surface of the firearm when the firearm accessory mount is mounted to the attachment surface of the firearm accessory mount. 
     
     
         16 . A method of using a multi-accessory mount, comprising:
 attaching the multi-accessory mount to a firearm, wherein the multi-accessory mount comprises,
 a base that is removably coupled to a firearm rail, 
 a first mount coupled to the based and including a first mounting platform configured to receive a first firearm accessory, the first mounting platform at a first height above the firearm rail when the multi-accessory mount is coupled to the firearm rail, and wherein the first mounting platform comprises a first planar mounting surface, and 
 a second mount coupled to the base and including a second mounting platform configured to receive a second firearm accessory, the second mounting platform at a second height above the firearm rail when the multi-accessory mount is coupled to the firearm rail, wherein the first height is equal to or greater than the second height, and wherein the second mounting platform comprises a second planar mounting surface; 
   
       attaching an optic device to the first mounting platform; and 
       attaching a laser-based aiming device to the second mounting platform. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the optic device is a red dot aiming device. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the laser-based aiming device includes an illuminator.