ARTHUR MEYER
Engineering in Melbourne, FL
License number
Massachusetts 16711
Expiration Date
Jun 30, 1984
Type
Mechanical Engineer
Address
Address
Melbourne, FL 32951
Professional information
Modular Lightweight Squad Automatic Weapon System
US Patent:
3999461, Dec 28, 1976
Filed:
Sep 3, 1975
Appl. No.:
5/610024
Inventors:
Curtis D. Johnson - Davenport IA
Lonnie D. Antwiler - Davenport IA
Larry C. McFarland - Silvis IL
Arthur R. Meyer - Melbourne Beach FL
Fred J. Skahill - Davenport IA
Doyle L. White - Davenport IA
Keith L. Witwer - Bettendorf IA
Richard L. Wulff - Davenport IA
Lonnie D. Antwiler - Davenport IA
Larry C. McFarland - Silvis IL
Arthur R. Meyer - Melbourne Beach FL
Fred J. Skahill - Davenport IA
Doyle L. White - Davenport IA
Keith L. Witwer - Bettendorf IA
Richard L. Wulff - Davenport IA
Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army - Washington DC
International Classification:
F41D 504
US Classification:
89191R
Abstract:
A lightweight one man portable automatic gas-operated weapon system for intry use having symmetrical forces applied to recoiling parts by use of two parallel gas pressure actuated rods acting in unison. An integral sprocket feed system is actuated by the recoiling parts and avoids gross asymmetrical force movements about the weapon's center of gravity resulting from shifting ammunition weight. A dual tube receiver and dual gas system is featured in the weapon. Major weapon subassemblies comprising modules are operatively interrelated to facilitate replacement during field use of the weapon.