Abstract: An image offsetting apparatus for producing an offset image pathway and presenting the offset image pathway to a user or an optic, including at least some of a prism element comprising a first reflective surface/refracting face and a second reflective surface/refracting face, wherein the prism element is attached or coupled so as to provide the offset image pathway offset from a direct image pathway between a target object and the user or the optic.
Abstract: Implementations of charging handles may include a central shaft including a bolt engaging mechanism and a hand pull coupled to the central shaft. The hand pull may include a central block. The hand pull may also include a first wing having a first side and a second side, the first side opposite the second side. The hand pull may also include a second wing having a first side and a second side, the first side opposite the second side. The hand pull may also include a first opening extending into the second side of the first wing, a second opening extending into the second side of the second wing, a latch coupled to the second wing, the latch configured to couple within a receiver of a firearm, and a blade directly coupled to the latch, a cutting edge of the blade facing the central block.
Abstract: The invention relates to quick acting interfaces that allow for easier transportation and maintenance of precision rifles. Embodiments include an interface with an engaging segment and a receiving segment that engage one another and lock together. The engaging segment may have a series of connective bearings that fit into indentations inside the receiving segment. Embodiments allow a firearm to be modulated such that a barrel of the firearm may be disassembled without the need of any specialized equipment and reassembled without impacting the firearm's accuracy or reliability. Embodiments are scalable such that multiple interfaces can be used to adjust the total length of the firearm barrel.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 16, 2021
Date of Patent:
March 28, 2023
Assignee:
The United States of America, as Represented by the Secretary of the Navy
Abstract: The present invention provides a metal injection molded ammunition cartridge comprising a metal injection molded bottom portion comprising a primer recess in communication with a primer flash hole that extends into a propellant chamber and a metal injection molded body extending form the metal injection molded bottom portion.
Abstract: A projectile including a first section and a second section. The first section and the second section being snapped together at a snap together interface having a pressure angle of at least 75 degrees. The first section and the second section forming at least one cavity therebetween, with a payload contained in the cavity.
Abstract: A disruptor projectile includes a shaft made up of an elongate rod. A head piece assembly is connected to an end of the elongate rod. A post is located inside the head piece assembly. A tether line having an end with an eye splice attached around the post. The length of the tether line extends parallel to the elongate rod.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 28, 2021
Date of Patent:
March 21, 2023
Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
Abstract: The present invention is an obturator for a guided projectile. The obturator allows for decoupling the projectile from the rotation of the rifled barrel by use of a static band, a front slip band, a rear slip band and a slip disk. The slip disk is disposed between the front and rear slip bands and allows the rear slip band to rotate independently from the front slip band.
Abstract: The disclosure is directed to an optical sight for a firearm comprising a reticle operationally configured to visually inform a user when the optical sight is misaligned from an intended target and operationally configured to visually inform the user as to the direction of misalignment.
Abstract: The present invention concerns a security barrier for providing protection in a public space or the like, said barrier comprising a mineral wool assembly comprising at least one mineral wool element having an outer liquid impermeable covering and wherein the at least one mineral wool element is adapted for being filled with a liquid. The invention further comprises a method of manufacturing such security barrier and a method of preparing the security barrier for providing protection in a public space.
Abstract: A digitally controlled hand-tossable explosive delivery receptacle comprises a ruggedized reusable compartment enclosing a digital circuit and a disposable cartridge holding one or more explosive chemical agents and a primer. The disposable cartridge is configured to be mounted to the ruggedized reusable cartridge, and a high-strength bulkhead incorporated into the reusable or disposable compartment that separates the digital circuit from the chemical agents. The reusable compartment is sufficiently ruggedized to withstand the ignition of the primer and the detonation of the chemical agents to be reused with one or more additional disposable cartridges. In one implementation, the delivery receptacle uses a commercial airbag initiator as the primer, which is arranged in relation to the one or more chemical agents so that when the initiator is activated, it generates a pressure wave that expels the one or more chemical agents from the grenade.
Abstract: In some embodiments, a grip for a shooting device comprises a first body portion configured for attachment to the shooting device and a second body portion engaged with the first body portion. The second body portion is moveable with respect to the first body portion between first and second positions. A biasing member is arranged to bias the second body portion to the first position. In some embodiments, the second body portion comprises a guard defining a guard cavity and at least a portion of the first body portion is oriented in the guard cavity.
Abstract: This disclosure is directed to an improved ballistic construct including ballistic concrete cured in a ballistic fiberglass mold, where the ballistic fiberglass mold remains part of the construct after curing. The fiberglass ballistic construct is stronger than concrete alone and does not significantly increase the weight of the construct. The improved construct is useful for firearms training and in the erecting of bulletproof structures which need ballistics protection.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 25, 2021
Date of Patent:
March 7, 2023
Assignee:
360° BALLISTICS, LLC
Inventors:
Richard Kristof, Mark Alan Siver, Mark Buchmann
Abstract: The disclosure is directed to an optical sight for a firearm comprising a reticle operationally configured to visually inform a user when the optical sight is misaligned from an intended target and operationally configured to visually inform the user as to the direction of misalignment.
Abstract: An anti-ballistic barrier system with a top shield support, a bottom shield support, and an anti-ballistic shield. A first extendable connector may extend between the anti-ballistic shield and the top shield support. Similarly, a second extendable connector may extend between the anti-ballistic shield and the bottom shield support. A polyester shield cover may extend over the anti-ballistic shield. A top mounting bracket attaches the top shield support to a vertical structure and a bottom mounting bracket attaches the bottom shield support to the vertical structure. The anti-ballistic shield is movable between a retracted position in which the anti-ballistic shield is wrapped around the top shield support and the bottom shield support is detached from the bottom mounting bracket and an extended position in which a majority of the anti-ballistic shield is unwrapped from the top shield support and the bottom shield support is engaged with the bottom mounting bracket.
Abstract: A cover for an intake of an air-breathing engine in a missile is disclosed. The cover comprises a motive arrangement operable to move from a first configuration in which the cover is lockable to a missile, to a second configuration in which the cover is pushed outwardly from the missile. In the first configuration, the surface of the cover is flush with the surface of the missile and the motive arrangement is located inwardly of the cover surface. A missile provided with such a cover is also disclosed.
Abstract: A Semi-Active Laser sensor for determining a line-of-site to a target includes: a receiver for receiving a plurality of target pulses; a processor for starting a target track for pulses that cross a noise threshold opening a pulse gate within the target track; and for every laser pulse received within the pulse gate crossing the noise threshold, determining a time index relative to the pulse gate center; and a memory for storing the pulses that cross the noise threshold and their respective time index, wherein the processor further temporally offsets the stored pulses based on their corresponding time indexes, sums the offset pulses together to generate a summed pulse signal, and determines the line-of-sight error to the target from the summed pulse signal.
Abstract: Techniques and architecture are disclosed for a system that includes a fuze at a leading end of a projectile body and a fuze setter configured to engage the fuze and to program the same prior to launch. The system, in one example, includes a plurality of electrical contact pads on an exterior surface of a fuze radome housing and a plurality of electrical contact pins on the fuze setter. The electrical contact pads are arranged in a rotationally symmetric pattern that enables an electrical interface to be formed with the electrical contact pins, regardless of the rotational orientation of the fuze. Commutation is performed to rotate signals to the electrical contact pins instead of requiring that the fuze be physically rotated to bring the electrical contact pads into alignment with the electrical contact pins.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 30, 2021
Date of Patent:
January 24, 2023
Assignee:
BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
Inventors:
Francis M. Feda, John R. Franzini, Gregory S. Notaro
Abstract: A sighting device is configured to be mounted on a firearm and comprises a core unit that includes a source of electrical power; a hood removably secured to the core unit and enclosing a portion of the core unit and at least partially defining a sight window through the hood; and an electrical connection between the core unit and the hood, wherein electrical power is transmitted between the core unit and the hood. The electrical accessory may be one of a solar charging cell; a laser pointer sighting device powered by the core unit; or a laser range-finding device powered by the core unit.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 7, 2021
Date of Patent:
January 17, 2023
Assignee:
Sellmark Corporation
Inventors:
Andrew Pischke, Cody Bench, Jonathan Horton
Abstract: A shock tube package system and a method of deploying a shock tube package system is provided. The system includes a coreless bundle of shock tubing. The system further includes an outer covering disposed about the periphery of the bundle of shock tubing. The outer covering being made from a flexible or ela In an embodiment, the outer covering is made from a flexible or elastic material such as a textile.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 11, 2020
Date of Patent:
January 17, 2023
Assignee:
ENSIGN-BICKFORD AEROSPACE & DEFENSE COMPANY
Inventors:
Micah S. Casebier, Ronald M. Dufrane, Scott D. Crespi
Abstract: An aerodynamically improved bullet mounted atop a bullet and fired from a discharge chamber of a gun includes a bullet having a rear portion and a front portion that, together, defines an interior area. A rod having a linear and elongate configuration is movable between a retracted configuration completely inside the interior area and an extended configuration partially extending forwardly of the bullet the rod being pushed downstream by the gas pressures of the discharged bullet itself.