Ergonomic Firearm Forward Grip

Abstract

An ergonomic forward grip for firearms that provides ambidextrous usage and comfort and has a low profile. It is comprised of three parts that fit together with two nuts and two screws that can attach to a Picatinny rail and hold either of two different battery types in its compartment.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A firearm accessory device in combination with a firearm having a Picatinny rail, the device comprising:
 a. a grip handle to place your hand on that has part of a complete area to attach to a rail; and   b. a key that completes an area to attach to a rail when coupled with the handle; and   c. a cover that when coupled with the handle serves to close a storage compartment built into the handle.   
     
     
         2 . A device in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the handle has a finger swell in the front and palm swells, one on either side of the handle. 
     
     
         3 . A device in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the handle and key have settings for fasteners and holes that allow the fasteners to pass through the handle to attach the key to the handle. 
     
     
         4 . A device in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the handle has an area that receives the key and guides the key into an affixed position to properly grasp the rail. 
     
     
         5 . A device in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the handle has a patch of raised texture along either side. 
     
     
         6 . A device in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the handle has a built-in storage compartment, the storage compartment comprising:
 a. an area that can fit two types of batteries; and   b. a protrusion that is part of a locking mechanism to keep the cover securely in place.   
     
     
         7 . A device in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the key has an area that allows it to couple with the handle and grasp the rail. 
     
     
         8 . A device in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the key has a countersunk logo, the logo comprising:
 a. two stars; and   b. text that reads “MADE IN USA”.   
     
     
         9 . A device in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the cover has a hole that, in combination with the protrusion on the handle, forms the locking mechanism that keeps the cover in place. 
     
     
         10 . A device in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the cover slides into a slot in the storage compartment area on the handle. 
     
     
         11 . A device in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the cover has an area to apply pressure which aids in the removal of the cover from the handle. 
     
     
         12 . A locking mechanism for a container and its cover, the locking mechanism comprising:
 a. a slot around the edge of the compartment rim;   b. a protruding built-in ball-lock with a ramped side to aid in removal of cover;   c. a rim around the cover to slide into the slot in the compartment; and,   d. a hole to fit the ramped ball-lock, on the cover.   
     
     
         13 . A storage compartment that can hold two types of batteries, the compartment comprising:
 a. an area that can contain two AA batteries; and,   b. two depressions on either side of the compartment that stops at a certain distance down the compartment and can hold one CR123 battery.