Patents by Inventor Frank J. Michal

Frank J. Michal 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).

  • Patent number: 11371803
    Abstract: In an example embodiment, there is disclosed herein a molded panel configured for mounting on a rail of a weapon, the molded panel having a slot that will allowing a cavity to be opened into the panel for allowing a friction fit insert to be inserted into the slot, The friction insert causes the molded panel to be locked onto a rail while the friction fit is inserted into the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Inventors: Frank J. Michal, Michael E. Stein
  • Publication number: 20210262755
    Abstract: Described in an example embodiment herein is a system for hot equipment and thermal mitigating that can be employed for weapon or firearm storage, such as for example carrying bags, weapon barrel bags, suppressor bags and pouches or any thermally conductive equipment and/or accessories relating to firearm or weapon systems. The system comprises a multi layered system of non-thermally conductive materials arranged in a manner to mitigate heat transfer and/or shield or mask a thermal signature. The arrangement of the aforementioned materials comprises a hot face contact layer, an insulating layer, a reflective layer and a flexible, semi-flexible or hard outer shell that can be configured in any shape or pattern to produce products, such as, including but not limited to a weapon storage case, carrying bags, barrel bags, suppressor pouches or any thermally conductive equipment and or accessories relating to firearm or weapon systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Frank J. Michal, Michael E. Stein
  • Publication number: 20200033091
    Abstract: In an example embodiment, there is disclosed herein a molded panel configured for mounting on a rail of a weapon, the molded panel having a slot that will allowing a cavity to be opened into the panel for allowing a friction fit insert to be inserted into the slot, The friction insert causes the molded panel to be locked onto a rail while the friction fit is inserted into the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Frank J. Michal, Michael E. Stein
  • Patent number: 9453703
    Abstract: Gun rail attachments, gun components and accessories and systems include attachment bodies made of polymeric materials with hardness ratings and ranges which are generally flexible and malleable and heat resistant. Reinforcing members are combined with the attachment bodies for secure attachment to gun rails and grips with only the polymeric attachment bodies exposed. Pockets, cavities and channels are formed in the attachment bodies for receiving wires, devices, device modules, components or accessories for guns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Inventors: Frank J. Michal, Michael E. Stein
  • Publication number: 20160084606
    Abstract: In accordance with an example embodiment, there is disclosed herein, an apparatus, comprising a mounting base configured to attach to a weapon, a ball coupled with the mounting base, and a socket mount coupled with the ball. The socket mount comprises at least one port allowing a locking mechanism to lock the ball at a position and a head configured to mount an accessory. When the locking mechanism is disengaged, the ball can be moved to any desired position, and then the locking mechanism can be employed to lock the ball into the desired position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventor: Frank J. Michal
  • Publication number: 20160084603
    Abstract: In accordance with an example embodiment, there is disclosed herein an apparatus comprising a base and a barrel holder body coupled with the base. The barrel holder body comprises opposing arms made of a flexible material forming a cylindrical cavity with an opening configured to receive a first section of a barrel of a firearm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventors: Frank J. Michal, Michael Stein
  • Patent number: 9140511
    Abstract: Suppressor sleeves and gun barrel sleeves and covers have longitudinal interior splines and venting valleys and exterior ribs arranged at angles relative to the interior splines. One or more sleeves and caps are combined to provide suppressor sleeve assemblies and gun barrel covers and related weapon accessories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Inventors: Frank J. Michal, Michael E. Stein
  • Publication number: 20150241159
    Abstract: Suppressor sleeves and gun barrel sleeves and covers have longitudinal interior splines and venting valleys and exterior ribs arranged at angles relative to the interior splines. One or more sleeves and caps are combined to provide suppressor sleeve assemblies and gun barrel covers and related weapon accessories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2014
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: Frank J. MICHAL, Michael E. STEIN
  • Publication number: 20150047246
    Abstract: Gun rail attachments, gun components and accessories and systems include attachment bodies made of polymeric materials with hardness ratings and ranges which are generally flexible and malleable and heat resistant. Reinforcing members are combined with the attachment bodies for secure attachment to gun rails and grips with only the polymeric attachment bodies exposed. Pockets, cavities and channels are formed in the attachment bodies for receiving wires, devices, device modules, components or accessories for guns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Frank J. MICHAL, Michael E. STEIN
  • Publication number: 20140325889
    Abstract: Weapon and gun accessories and grip devices and systems for attachment by adhesive or fasteners to various gun parts and components including gun rails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventors: Frank J. MICHAL, Michael E. STEIN
  • Patent number: 8875434
    Abstract: Gun rail attachments, gun components and accessories and systems include attachment bodies made of polymeric materials with hardness ratings and ranges which are generally flexible and malleable and heat resistant. Reinforcing members are combined with the attachment bodies for secure attachment to gun rails and grips with only the polymeric attachment bodies exposed. Pockets, cavities and channels are formed in the attachment bodies for receiving wires, devices, device modules, components or accessories for guns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Inventors: Frank J. Michal, Michael E. Stein
  • Publication number: 20130318851
    Abstract: Gun accessories and gun grip devices and systems for attachment by adhesive or fasteners to various gun parts and components including gun rails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: Advanced Innovation and Manufacturing, Inc. (A.I.M., Inc.)
    Inventors: Frederick J. DIAMOND, Michael E. STEIN, Frank J. MICHAL
  • Publication number: 20120266514
    Abstract: Gun rail attachments, gun components and accessories and systems include attachment bodies made of polymeric materials with hardness ratings and ranges which are generally flexible and malleable and heat resistant. Reinforcing members are combined with the attachment bodies for secure attachment to gun rails and grips with only the polymeric attachment bodies exposed. Pockets, cavities and channels are formed in the attachment bodies for receiving wires, devices, device modules, components or accessories for guns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventors: Frank J. Michal, Michael E. Stein