Patents by Inventor David Richard Clay

David Richard Clay 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: 20020162266
    Abstract: A flex-plate adapter for a takedown firearm has front and rear sections. The rear section includes adjustment screws to change the gap between the front and rear sections. Guide pins are included for assuring proper alignment between the front and rear sections. The adjustable gap between the front and rear sections of the flex-plate adapter provides compensation for thread wear. A magazine cutoff provides a manual cutoff for retaining ammunition in the magazine whether the rifle is assembled or disassembled. A cutoff lock prevents the accidental movement of the magazine cutoff.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Inventor: David Richard Clay
  • Patent number: 6470616
    Abstract: A flex-plate adapter for a takedown firearm has front and rear sections. The rear section includes adjustment screws to change the gap between the front and rear sections. Guide pins are included for assuring proper alignment between the front and rear sections. The adjustable gap between the front and rear sections of the flex-plate adapter provides compensation for thread wear. A magazine cutoff provides a manual cutoff for retaining ammunition in the magazine whether the rifle is assembled or disassembled. A cutoff lock prevents the accidental movement of the magazine cutoff.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Inventor: David Richard Clay
  • Patent number: 6367189
    Abstract: A groove is provided on an upper surface of a handgun slide, wherein the groove is enclosed on one end and open at the rear end of the slide. The groove, beginning at a predetermined point along the top and extending rearward to the end of the slide, has a front face and a rear opening. A small cylinder of tritium activated phosphor is installed in the front face of the groove and is longitudinally parallel to the device so that the end of the cylinder is visible to a holder of the device. Additionally, a second small cylinder of tritium activated phosphor is installed just below the rear opening of the groove. The second cylinder is parallel to the bottom of the rear opening so that the length of the cylinder is visible to the holder. Sighting is accomplished by aligning the first cylinder end with the bottom of a target and aligning the second cylinder length with the bottom of the first cylinder end in the standard “six o'clock” sighting position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Inventor: David Richard Clay