Say for example I wanted to make an after-market grip frame (or other part) for an existing paintball marker (like many small companies do). In order for the frame to fit and work properly it would have to match the dimensions of the stock grip frame in certain key areas. How would I go about finding out what those dimensions are?
If I asked AGD (for example) for part drawings for the Automag with the intention of making after market products for it, would they give/sell it to me?
Can you get part drawings from the US patent office? If so, can I copy certain aspects of a part, change others and file for a new patent?
Do people just measure the parts and make their own CAD drawings from their measurements?
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
If I asked AGD (for example) for part drawings for the Automag with the intention of making after market products for it, would they give/sell it to me?
Can you get part drawings from the US patent office? If so, can I copy certain aspects of a part, change others and file for a new patent?
Do people just measure the parts and make their own CAD drawings from their measurements?
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
. All the other options are likely much more work than its worth, esp. the patent thing. The slug body drawing is also a great start, but if you're going to be drawing up your own stuff, it is good practice to learn a bit of reverse engineering. my 2 cents
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