Weapon accessory mount system

Abstract

In accordance with an example embodiment, there is disclosed herein, an apparatus, comprising a mounting base configured to attach to a weapon, a ball coupled with the mounting base, and a socket mount coupled with the ball. The socket mount comprises at least one port allowing a locking mechanism to lock the ball at a position and a head configured to mount an accessory. When the locking mechanism is disengaged, the ball can be moved to any desired position, and then the locking mechanism can be employed to lock the ball into the desired position.

1 . An apparatus, comprising:
 a mounting base configured to attach to a weapon;   a ball coupled with the mounting base; and   a socket mount coupled with the ball, the socket mount comprises at least one port allowing a locking mechanism to lock the ball at a position and a head configured to mount an accessory.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus set forth in  claim 1 , further comprising a shaft coupling the ball to the mounting base. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the mounting base is configured to attach to a Picatinny style rail system. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the mounting base is configured to attach to a KeyMod style rail system. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the mounting base is configured to attach to a M-Lock style rail system. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the mounting base is configured to attach to a Weaver style rail system. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the mounting base is configured to bolt onto a smooth surface at a fore end of the weapon. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the mounting base is configured to adhere onto a smooth surface at a fore end of the weapon. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the at least one port is threaded, the apparatus further comprising a threaded fastener configured to engage the port, the threaded fastener operable to put pressure on the ball to hold the ball at the position. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the socket mount comprises a plurality of cutouts corresponding to a plurality of mechanical locks at a plurality of predefined angles. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the head is one of a group consisting of a threaded head and a pin head. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus set forth in  claim 1 , further comprising a grip coupled with the head of the socket mount. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus set forth in  claim 1 , further comprising a laser light coupled with the head of the socket mount. 
     
     
         14 . The apparatus set forth in  claim 1 , further comprising a rail selected from a group consisting a weaver rail, a Picatinny style rail, a KeyMod rail style rail, M-Lock style rail, and a Weaver style rail coupled with the head of the socket mount.