Patents by Inventor Darron Phillips

Darron Phillips 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: 20230191178
    Abstract: A door breach training system usable within the door opening of a training structure. The system comprises a door and a frame having a lunge jamb and a lock jamb. The hinge jamb is connected to the door with at least one hinge. The system has at least one mount-and-socket pair having a frame mount connected to the frame, a frame socket connected to the frame mount, a door mount connected to the door, and a door socket connected to the door. One or more pins may engage the mount-and-socket pairs to prevent the door from opening, which, during training, much be sheared or crushed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventor: Darron Phillips
  • Patent number: 11047643
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an Improved Ballistic Chain Cutting Device. In general, the device positions a target link from a multi-link chain in the proper placement for a single shot from a firearm to cut or sever the target link. Embodiments of the improved device include a specially designed slot with stepped sidewalls creating a varying width to tightly receive the target link, a curved adjacent link engagement region to better accommodate the semicircular end of a link adjacent the target link, and a curved target link engagement region to better secure the target link within the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Breaching Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Darron Phillips, Mark Ferris
  • Publication number: 20200300578
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an Improved Ballistic Chain Cutting Device. In general, the device positions a target link from a multi-link chain in the proper placement for a single shot from a firearm to cut or sever the target link. Embodiments of the improved device include a specially designed slot with stepped sidewalls creating a varying width to tightly receive the target link, a curved adjacent link engagement region to better accommodate the semicircular end of a link adjacent the target link, and a curved target link engagement region to better secure the target link within the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Darron Phillips, Mark Ferris
  • Patent number: 10724826
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an Improved Ballistic Chain Cutting Device. In general, the device positions a target link from a multi-link chain in the proper placement for a single shot from a firearm to cut or sever the target link. Embodiments of the improved device include a specially designed slot with stepped sidewalls creating a varying width to tightly receive the target link, a curved adjacent link engagement region to better accommodate the semicircular end of a link adjacent the target link, and a curved target link engagement region to better secure the target link within the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Breaching Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Darron Phillips, Mark Ferris
  • Patent number: 9569980
    Abstract: A security door breach training system comprising a frame member; a plurality of elongate members, each of the elongate members fixed to the frame member and having a free end spaced from the frame member, the plurality of elongate members including at least one capture member, a first clevis member, and a second clevis member fixed to the frame member opposite the first clevis member; at least one retention bar attached between two of the elongate members and spaced a distance from the frame member; and at least one retaining pin adjacent to the frame member, the at least one retaining pin comprising an elongate element at least partially adjacent to the frame member and having a first end and an opposing second end, a retaining pin socket attached to the elongate element proximal to the first end, and a stub extending from the at least one elongate element proximal to the second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Breaching Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Darron Phillips, George Wyatt Tubb
  • Patent number: 9372048
    Abstract: A system and method for ballistically cutting a multi-link metal chain comprises a chain alignment module that comprises three pins and attaches to the barrel of a firearm. A first pin and a second pin of the module fit on opposite sides of a target link of the chain. A third pin of the alignment module goes through a link adjacent to the target link of the chain. The three pins align the target link so that a bullet exiting the barrel of a firearm impacts a semicircular region of the target link to cause the target link to open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Inventors: Darron Phillips, Mark Ferris, Bert Vermeulen
  • Publication number: 20160086506
    Abstract: A security door breach training system comprising a frame, a door attached to the frame, a latch attached to the door having a latching end, a plurality of elongate members fixed to the frame, at least one retaining pin adjacent to the frame and having a stub, a latch-receiving member positioned between the frame member and the stub of the at least one retaining pin, an elongate body having a first end attached to the third surface of the frame member and a free second end; and at least one bar attached between two of the elongate members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Applicant: Breaching Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Darron Phillips, George Wyatt Tubb
  • Patent number: 9208694
    Abstract: A security door breach training system comprising a frame, a door attached to the frame, a latch attached to the door having a latching end, a plurality of elongate members fixed to the frame, at least one retaining pin adjacent to the frame and having a stub, a latch-receiving member positioned between the frame member and the stub of the at least one retaining pin, a elongate body having a first end attached to the third surface of the frame member and a free second end; and at least one bar attached between two of the elongate members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: Breaching Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Darron Phillips, George Wyatt Tubb
  • Patent number: 8919046
    Abstract: An explosive breach training system comprising a frame having a lock jamb with two opposing ends and an inner surface, first and second opposing frame members connected to the opposing ends of the lock jamb, and a third frame member having ends connected to the first and second frame members opposite of the lock jamb. The frame defines an interior space. A cylindrical elongate member is within the interior space and has ends attached to the first and second frame member at attachment points. A door member has a hinge side and a lock side, and is within a door space at least partially defined by the lock jamb and the portions of the first and second frame members extending between the attachment points and the opposing ends of the lock jamb. A lock bracket is adjacent to the lock jamb, and defines an elongate slot intersecting with a portion of the door space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Inventor: Darron Phillips
  • Publication number: 20140373456
    Abstract: An explosive breach training system comprising a frame having a lock jamb with two opposing ends and an inner surface, two wide members connected to said opposing ends of said lock jamb, and a long member having ends connected to said wide members opposite of said lock jamb. The frame defines an interior space. A hinge jamb assembly comprises an elongate member within the interior space, with the hinge jamb assembly being slidably attached to the frame and selectively moveable between said lock jamb and said long member. A door member has a hinge side attachable to said hinge jamb assembly and a lock side, and is sized to fit in a door space defined by the elongate member, the lock jamb, and the portions of the wide members extending between the hinge jamb assembly and the opposing ends of the lock jamb. A lock bracket is adjacent to the lock jamb, and defines an elongate slot intersecting with a portion of said door space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Darron Phillips
  • Publication number: 20140141394
    Abstract: A security door breach training system comprising a frame, a door attached to the frame, a latch attached to the door having a latching end, a plurality of first elongate members fixed to the frame, at least one retaining pin adjacent to the frame, a latch-receiving member positioned between the frame member and the stub of the at least one retaining pin, a second elongate member having a first end attached to the third surface of the frame member and a free second end, the second elongate member in contacted with the latch-receiving member; and at least one bar attached between two of the first elongate members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Inventors: Darron Phillips, George Wyatt Tubb
  • Patent number: 8720117
    Abstract: An explosive breach training system comprising a frame having a lock jamb with two opposing ends and an inner surface, two wide members connected to the opposing ends of the lock jamb, and a long member having ends connected to the wide members. The frame defines an interior space. A hinge jamb assembly comprises an elongate member within the interior space, the assembly being slidably attached to the frame and moveable between the lock jamb and the long member. A door member has a hinge side attachable to the assembly and a lock side, and fits in a door space defined by the elongate member, the lock jamb, and the portions of the wide members extending between the assembly and the opposing ends of the lock jamb. A lock bracket is adjacent to the lock jamb, and defines an elongate slot intersecting with a portion of said door space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Inventor: Darron Phillips
  • Publication number: 20120255233
    Abstract: An explosive breach training system comprising a frame having a lock jamb with two opposing ends and an inner surface, two wide members connected to the opposing ends of the lock jamb, and a long member having ends connected to the wide members. The frame defines an interior space. A hinge jamb assembly comprises an elongate member within the interior space, the assembly being slidably attached to the frame and moveable between the lock jamb and the long member. A door member has a hinge side attachable to the assembly and a lock side, and fits in a door space defined by the elongate member, the lock jamb, and the portions of the wide members extending between the assembly and the opposing ends of the lock jamb. A lock bracket is adjacent to the lock jamb, and defines an elongate slot intersecting with a portion of said door space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Inventor: Darron Phillips
  • Patent number: 8128408
    Abstract: A door breach training system comprising a first restraint assembly connecting a door to a frame. The door is attached to a lock jamb of the frame with a first restraint assembly that exposes a shear joint to impact from a projectile, such as shotgun round. Another embodiment further comprises attachment of the door to the hinge jamb with at least one second restraint assembly that functionally simulates a typical door hinge and exposes a shear joint to impact from a ballistic round. The preferred embodiment includes replaceable lock panels and hinge panels that are designed to break in a known manner in order to replicate those same failure modes for both door locks and door hinges in typical residential and commercial construction environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Inventors: Darron Phillips, Jeff Wright, Jeff Lambert
  • Patent number: 7900538
    Abstract: A packable battering ram quickly disassembled for transport by two or more persons. In the preferred embodiment, the invention has first and second body members that are symmetrical, but otherwise identically shaped and sized. When assembled, the first and second body members form a lower surface that has a concave portion that approximates the natural curvature of the back of an adult male. The packable battering may be disassembled to distribute the weight between multiple people, yet quickly assembled for use upon arrival at a emergency response location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Breaching Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Darron Phillips, Jeff Wright, Jeff Lambert
  • Publication number: 20100089205
    Abstract: A packable battering ram quickly disassembled for transport by two or more persons. In the preferred embodiment, the invention has first and second body members that are symmetrical, but otherwise identically shaped and sized. When assembled, the first and second body members form a lower surface that has a concave portion that approximates the natural curvature of the back of an adult male. The packable battering may be disassembled to distribute the weight between multiple people, yet quickly assembled for use upon arrival at a emergency response location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2008
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: Breaching Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Darron Phillips, Jeff Wright, Jeff Lambert
  • Patent number: 7676975
    Abstract: A tactical foregrip assembly for use with a firearm, the assembly having an independently rotatable grip mount assembly and an independently rotatable light mount assembly. The invention comprises a stationary mount assembly attachable to the receiver of a firearm, a grip mount assembly radially rotatable about and electrically coupled to the stationary mount assembly, and a light mount assembly radially rotatable about and electrically coupled to the stationary mount and engagable with said grip assembly. The present invention allows the operator to provide light to illuminate an area while simultaneously positioning himself in a manner so as to maximally use available cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Breaching Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Darron Phillips, Mark M. Ferris, Arthur F. Gonthier
  • Publication number: 20090208914
    Abstract: A door breach training system comprising a first restraint assembly connecting a door to a frame. The door is attached to a lock jamb of the frame with a first restraint assembly that exposes a shear joint to impact from a projectile, such as shotgun round. Another embodiment further comprises attachment of the door to the hinge jamb with at least one second restraint assembly that functionally simulates a typical door hinge and exposes a shear joint to impact from a ballistic round. The preferred embodiment includes replaceable lock panels and hinge panels that are designed to break in a known manner in order to replicate those same failure modes for both door locks and door hinges in typical residential and commercial construction environments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: BREACHING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Darron Phillips, Jeff Wright, Jeff Lambert
  • Publication number: 20090044439
    Abstract: A tactical foregrip assembly for use with a firearm, the assembly having an independently rotatable grip mount assembly and an independently rotatable light mount assembly. The invention comprises a stationary mount assembly attachable to the receiver of a firearm, a grip mount assembly radially rotatable about and electrically coupled to the stationary mount assembly, and a light mount assembly radially rotatable about and electrically coupled to the stationary mount and engagable with said grip assembly. The present invention allows the operator to provide light to illuminate an area while simultaneously positioning himself in a manner so as to maximally use available cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Applicant: BREACHING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Darron Phillips, Mark Ferris, Art Gonthier
  • Patent number: RE47850
    Abstract: A system and method for ballistically cutting a multi-link metal chain comprises a chain alignment module that comprises three pins and attaches to the barrel of a firearm. A first pin and a second pin of the module fit on opposite sides of a target link of the chain. A third pin of the alignment module goes through a link adjacent to the target link of the chain. The three pins align the target link so that a bullet exiting the barrel of a firearm impacts a semicircular region of the target link to cause the target link to open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: Breaching Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Darron Phillips, Mark Ferris, Bert Vermeulen