Patents Assigned to GUNWERKS, LLC
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Publication number: 20240044598Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to bolt extraction systems and barrel extension systems for rifles, such as bolt-action rifles. In one or more embodiments, the bolt extraction system includes a bolt and a barrel extension which provide extraction cams and extraction lugs to utilize a screw action while assisting in the removal of the bolt head and a spent cartridge from the barrel extension. In other embodiments, the barrel extension system includes a barrel extension and a firearm receiver with a clamp assembly. The barrel extension has a threaded hole which aligns with an attachment hole disposed on the firearm receiver. A fastener couples the barrel extension to the firearm receiver via the attachment hole and the threaded hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2023Publication date: February 8, 2024Applicant: Gunwerks LLCInventors: Avery SMIEJA, Aaron DAVIDSON
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Patent number: 11885591Abstract: A riflescope having a display that provides information to a user of the riflescope, along with related methods, is provided herein. In one embodiment, a riflescope includes an objective system and an ocular system, wherein a focal plane is defined between the objective system and the ocular system. A display system, comprising a display and a mirror, is positioned at a location between the focal plane and the ocular system. In one embodiment, the distance between the focal plane and the ocular system is equal to a sum of a distance between the display and the mirror and a distance between the mirror and the ocular system.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: GUNWERKS, LLCInventor: Christopher Ryan Thomas
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Publication number: 20230392900Abstract: A turret of a scope can include a cap, a turret body connected to the cap, an electronic display wrapped circumferentially around the turret body, and a button positioned on or through a surface of the cap to engage the electronic display. In certain implementations, upon depressing the button, the electronic display presents a graphical visualization. In addition, the graphical visualization can include at least one of distance compensation data, a ballistic profile, or environmental conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2022Publication date: December 7, 2023Applicant: GUNWERKS, LLCInventors: Aaron Davidson, Haizhou Li
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Publication number: 20230383896Abstract: An adjustable support apparatus can include a first bracket, a second bracket, and a base coupled to the first bracket. The first and second brackets can be rotatable relative to the base and the second bracket can translate relative to the first bracket. In a first configuration, the first and second brackets can be adjacent one another to retain a device (e.g., a mount, a camera, binoculars, a firearm, etc.) to the adjustable support apparatus. In a second configuration, the first and second brackets can be rotated relative to the base and the second bracket can translate away from the first bracket to release the device from the adjustable support apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2022Publication date: November 30, 2023Applicant: GUNWERKS, LLCInventors: Aaron Davidson, Avery Smieja
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Patent number: 11709036Abstract: An adjustment assembly for riflescopes and related methods are provided. In one example, an adjustment assembly includes a knob configured to rotate about an axis, a disc having a trace, a first sensor configured to measure a value relating to a particular portion of the trace, and a second sensor configured to sense complete revolutions of the knob about the axis. The riflescope also includes a processor configured to correlate the value with an angular displacement of the knob about the axis relative to a zero point.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2021Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: GUNWERKS, LLCInventors: Aaron Davidson, Haizhou Li, Mark Delz
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Publication number: 20230194206Abstract: A modular display assembly for riflescopes and related methods are provided. In one example, a modular display assembly includes a housing, a control module, and a reflective element. The control module can be operably coupled to the housing and include a substrate and display. The display can be coupled to the substrate and configured to emit light onto the reflective element. At least a portion of the housing is configured to be removably inserted into the riflescope. The modular display assembly can include a user interface that receives user input. The user input can vary information displayed on the display and reflected from the reflective element. One or more alignment pins can engage the substrate and, when rotated, shift the position of the display relative to the reflective element.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2021Publication date: June 22, 2023Applicant: GUNWERKS, LLCInventor: Aaron Davidson
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Publication number: 20230194205Abstract: An adjustment assembly for riflescopes and related methods are provided. In one example, an adjustment assembly includes a knob configured to rotate about an axis, a disc having a trace, a first sensor configured to measure a value relating to a particular portion of the trace, and a second sensor configured to sense complete revolutions of the knob about the axis. The riflescope also includes a processor configured to correlate the value with an angular displacement of the knob about the axis relative to a zero point.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2021Publication date: June 22, 2023Applicant: GUNWERKS, LLCInventors: Aaron Davidson, Haizhou Li, Mark Delz
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Publication number: 20220136804Abstract: An adjustment assembly having a rotary encoder, riflescopes incorporating the same, and related methods are provided. In one example, an adjustment assembly includes a first rotational component configured to rotate about an axis, a first gear coupled with the first rotational component and a second gear coupled with the first rotational component. The assembly further includes an encoder. The encoder includes a position gear engaged with the first gear, the first gear and the position gear having a 1:1 gear ratio, and a revolution gear engaged with the second gear, the second gear and the revolution gear having a gear ratio other than 1:1, wherein the gear ratio of the second gear and the revolution gear independent of a ratio of the respective diameters of the second gear and the revolution gear. Sensors may determine the rotational positions of the position sensor and the revolution sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2022Publication date: May 5, 2022Applicant: GUNWERKS, LLCInventors: Mark Delz, Christopher Thomas, Andreas Schaefer
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Patent number: 11255637Abstract: An adjustment assembly having a rotary encoder, riflescopes incorporating the same, and related methods are provided. In one example, an adjustment assembly includes a first rotational component configured to rotate about an axis, a first gear coupled with the first rotational component and a second gear coupled with the first rotational component. The assembly further includes an encoder. The encoder includes a position gear engaged with the first gear, the first gear and the position gear having a 1:1 gear ratio, and a revolution gear engaged with the second gear, the second gear and the revolution gear having a gear ratio other than 1:1, wherein the gear ratio of the second gear and the revolution gear independent of a ratio of the respective diameters of the second gear and the revolution gear. Sensors may determine the rotational positions of the position sensor and the revolution sensors.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2018Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: GUNWERKS, LLCInventors: Mark Delz, Christopher Thomas, Andreas Schaefer
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Publication number: 20220003522Abstract: A riflescope having a display that provides information to a user of the riflescope, along with related methods, is provided herein. In one embodiment, a riflescope includes an objective system and an ocular system, wherein a focal plane is defined between the objective system and the ocular system. A display system, comprising a display and a mirror, is positioned at a location between the focal plane and the ocular system. In one embodiment, the distance between the focal plane and the ocular system is equal to a sum of a distance between the display and the mirror and a distance between the mirror and the ocular system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2021Publication date: January 6, 2022Applicant: GUNWERKS, LLCInventor: Christopher Ryan Thomas
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Patent number: 11125534Abstract: A riflescope having a display that provides information to a user of the riflescope, along with related methods, is provided herein. In one embodiment, a riflescope includes an objective system and an ocular system, wherein a focal plane is defined between the objective system and the ocular system. A display system, comprising a display and a mirror, is positioned at a location between the focal plane and the ocular system. In one embodiment, the distance between the focal plane and the ocular system is equal to a sum of a distance between the display and the mirror and a distance between the mirror and the ocular system.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2019Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: GUNWERKS, LLCInventor: Christopher Ryan Thomas
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Patent number: 11002833Abstract: An optical instrument, such as a spotting scope, is provided. The optical instrument may include a range finder configured to calculate or otherwise determine a distance between the optical instrument and an identified object. The optical instrument may also include a display and a user interface. In some embodiments, an operation system associated with the optical instrument may include sensing touchless gestures. For example, hand gestures or eye gestures may be used to navigate a user interface, to actuate the laser range finder, to alter the brightness of a display, or to carry out any of a number of other operational commands.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2018Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: GUNWERKS, LLCInventors: Christopher Thomas, Forrest Babcock, Matt Kepler, Haizhou Li
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Patent number: 10830561Abstract: A scope turret including a dial assembly that is configured to adjust point of aim optics of a scope is disclosed. The turret may include an adjustable stop assembly that prevents the dial assembly from rotating in one direction. The adjustable stop assembly may include a traveler, a nut assembly, and a bolt. The adjustable stop assembly may be internally-adjustable or externally-adjustable. The dial assembly may include an engagement mechanism. The engagement mechanism may include a button that is slidable between an engaged position and a disengaged position of the engagement mechanism. The turret may further include a locking mechanism that selectively prevents the dial assembly from rotating in any direction.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2018Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: GUNWERKS, LLCInventors: Aaron Skip Davidson, Christopher Ryan Thomas, Andreas Gerhard Schaefer
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Publication number: 20190390938Abstract: A riflescope having a display that provides information to a user of the riflescope, along with related methods, is provided herein. In one embodiment, a riflescope includes an objective system and an ocular system, wherein a focal plane is defined between the objective system and the ocular system. A display system, comprising a display and a mirror, is positioned at a location between the focal plane and the ocular system. In one embodiment, the distance between the focal plane and the ocular system is equal to a sum of a distance between the display and the mirror and a distance between the mirror and the ocular system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2019Publication date: December 26, 2019Applicant: Gunwerks, LLCInventor: Christopher Ryan Thomas
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Patent number: 10480901Abstract: A riflescope having a display that provides information to a user of the riflescope, along with related methods, is provided herein. In one embodiment, a riflescope includes an objective system and an ocular system, wherein a focal plane is defined between the objective system and the ocular system. A display system, comprising a display and a mirror, is positioned at a location between the focal plane and the ocular system. In one embodiment, the distance between the focal plane and the ocular system is equal to a sum of a distance between the display and the mirror and a distance between the mirror and the ocular system.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2017Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: GUNWERKS, LLCInventor: Christopher Ryan Thomas