Multiple rail adapter

Abstract

Multiple rail adapter system which enables the M-16 and AR-15 family of rifles or carbines fitted with “Picatinny” mounting rail, commonly referred to as a “Flat Top” receiver, to support multiple sighting accessory devices such as optical sights, fixed sights, flash lights and laser sights effectively without any changes or modifications to the weapon.

I claim:  
     
         1 . The multiple rail adapter as recited in  claim 1 , requires no modification to rifle or carbine upon which it will be installed.  
     
     
         2 . The multiple rail adapter as recited in  claim 1 , comprises a body and clamping bar made of lightweight aluminum alloy extrusion, clamping bolts and clamping nuts made of steel.  
     
     
         3 . The mounting rail adapter provides two “Picatinny” type mounting rails for the installation of multiple sighting devices. The primary accessory rail is located above the rifle or carbine receiver rail and has a centerline plane that runs parallel with a longitudinal plane of the rifle or carbine that said adapter would be installed upon. 
 A secondary accessory rail is positioned with a centerline plane pivoted in a 45-degree counterclockwise direction when viewing the weapon with the muzzle pointing away from the weapon holder and with same said centerline plane running longitudinally with centerline plane of rifle or carbine.