US Patent 11835314 Sound suppressor for a firearm

A suppressor for a firearm is disclosed. The suppressor may have a hollow elongated body extending from a proximal end to a distal end. The suppressor may also have an expansion chamber disposed within the body. The expansion chamber may extend from adjacent the proximal end to a position between the proximal and distal ends. The suppressor may have a first plurality of vanes disposed in the expansion chamber. The first vanes may be laterally spaced apart from each other along a periphery of the body. The suppressor may further have a second plurality of vanes disposed in the body. The second plurality of vanes may be axially spaced apart from the first vanes. The tips of the first and second plurality of vanes may define a generally cylindrical passageway disposed coaxially with the body.