Patents by Inventor Brian Esch

Brian Esch has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20140252051
    Abstract: A sling that includes a first strap having an elastic sidewall enclosing a hollow interior and a pair of elastic cords attached at each end to the strap and located inside the hollow interior of the strap, the first strap further comprising a first connector member on a first end of the first strap; and a second strap having an elastic sidewall enclosing a hollow interior and a pair of elastic cords attached at each end to the strap and located inside the hollow interior of the strap, the second strap further comprising a second connector member on a first end and releasably connectable to the first connector member of the first strap, the first and second straps each having second ends permanently coupled together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: Tactical Link, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian Esch
  • Patent number: 8695477
    Abstract: An assembly for a bolt catch on a firearm having a bolt that slides between a latched position and an unlatched position, the bolt held in the latched position by a bolt catch mechanism that includes a catch-release actuator pivotally mounted on the rifle to provide for latching and unlatching of the bolt by a user, the assembly including a lever having an L-shaped body that comprises a first leg and a second leg that is formed at substantially a right angle to the first leg, the first leg having a free end on which is formed a mounting member; and a clamp member structured to attach to the mounting member on the lever to enable clamping of the lever to the catch-release actuator in a manner that does not require disassembly of the firearm or disassembly or removal of the catch-release actuator from the firearm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Tactical Link, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian Esch
  • Publication number: 20110283580
    Abstract: An assembly for a bolt catch on a firearm having a bolt that slides between a latched position and an unlatched position, the bolt held in the latched position by a bolt catch mechanism that includes a catch-release actuator pivotally mounted on the rifle to provide for latching and unlatching of the bolt by a user, the assembly including a lever having an L-shaped body that comprises a first leg and a second leg that is formed at substantially a right angle to the first leg, the first leg having a free end on which is formed a mounting member; and a clamp member structured to attach to the mounting member on the lever to enable clamping of the lever to the catch-release actuator in a manner that does not require disassembly of the firearm or disassembly or removal of the catch-release actuator from the firearm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventor: Brian Esch
  • Publication number: 20110062194
    Abstract: A sling that includes a first strap having an elastic sidewall enclosing a hollow interior and a pair of elastic cords attached to the strap and located inside the hollow interior of the strap, the first strap further comprising a first connector member on a first end of the first strap; and a second strap having an elastic sidewall enclosing a hollow interior and a pair of elastic cords attached to the strap and located inside the hollow interior of the strap, the second strap further comprising a second connector member on a first end and releasably connectable to the first connector member of the first strap, the first and second straps each having second ends permanently coupled together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventor: Brian Esch
  • Patent number: 7814697
    Abstract: A sling mount system having a mount with associated receiver for releasable connection with a swivel connector having a longitudinal axis that lies in the same plane as a longitudinal axis of a weapon and that angles downward away from the butt stock. The receptacle for the swivel connector is integrally formed in the mount to facilitate silent connection and disconnection of the swivel mount thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Inventor: Brian Esch
  • Publication number: 20090288325
    Abstract: A sling mount system having a mount with associated receiver for releasable connection with a swivel connector having a longitudinal axis that lies in the same plane as a longitudinal axis of a weapon and that angles downward away from the butt stock. The receptacle for the swivel connector is integrally formed in the mount to facilitate silent connection and disconnection of the swivel mount thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2009
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Inventor: Brian Esch
  • Patent number: 7562481
    Abstract: A sling mount system having a mount with associated receiver for releasable connection with a swivel connector having a longitudinal axis that lies in the same plane as a longitudinal axis of a weapon and that angles downward away from the butt stock. The receptacle for the swivel connector is integrally formed in the mount to facilitate silent connection and disconnection of the swivel mount thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Inventor: Brian Esch
  • Publication number: 20060254113
    Abstract: A sling mount system having a mount with associated receiver for releasable connection with a swivel connector having a longitudinal axis that lies in the same plane as a longitudinal axis of a weapon and that angles downward away from the butt stock. The receptacle for the swivel connector is integrally formed in the mount to facilitate silent connection and disconnection of the swivel mount thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventor: Brian Esch
  • Publication number: 20060208016
    Abstract: A sling mount system having a mount with associated receiver for releasable connection with a swivel connector having a longitudinal axis that lies in the same plane as a longitudinal axis of a weapon and that angles downward away from the butt stock. The receptacle for the swivel connector is integrally formed in the mount to facilitate silent connection and disconnection of the swivel mount thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2006
    Publication date: September 21, 2006
    Inventor: Brian Esch
  • Patent number: D515311
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Inventor: Brian Esch
  • Patent number: D525336
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Inventor: Brian Esch
  • Patent number: D532201
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Inventor: Brian Esch
  • Patent number: D568957
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Inventor: Brian Esch
  • Patent number: D599431
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Inventor: Brian Esch