Patents by Inventor Frank L. DeSomma
Frank L. DeSomma 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).
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Patent number: 11609064Abstract: A gas block for a firearm may include a quick release sling attachment. The sling attachment utilizes a pin that engages with a bore in the body of the gas block. The sling attachment features a ring that can be in a fixed position or can swivel.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2020Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: Patriot Ordnance Factory, Inc.Inventors: Frank L. DeSomma, Brandon Klar
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Publication number: 20220373286Abstract: A rotating bolt firearm may be configured to fire a .308 cartridge. However, the firearm may have a reduced weight in comparison to standard .308 rifles. The firearm may have many components typically used in a .223 rifle. The firearm may include a barrel extension with an extractor gap, which allows a .308 bolt to fit within a .223 sized barrel extension. The firearm may comprise an elongated magazine well in comparison to a .223 mil-spec rifle. The firearm may weigh less than 6.8 pounds with a 16-inch barrel, or less than 6.3 pounds with a 10.5 inch barrel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventor: Frank L. DeSomma
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Patent number: 11391531Abstract: A rotating bolt firearm may be configured to fire a .308 cartridge. However, the firearm may have a reduced weight in comparison to standard .308 rifles. The firearm may have many components typically used in a .223 rifle. The firearm may include a barrel extension with an extractor gap, which allows a .308 bolt to fit within a .223 sized barrel extension. The firearm may comprise an elongated magazine well in comparison to a .223 mil-spec rifle. The firearm may weigh less than 6.8 pounds with a 16 inch barrel, or less than 6.3 pounds with a 10.5 inch barrel.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2020Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: Patriot Ordnance Factory, Inc.Inventor: Frank L. DeSomma
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Publication number: 20210254926Abstract: A gas block for a firearm may include a quick release sling attachment. The sling attachment utilizes a pin that engages with a bore in the body of the gas block. The sling attachment features a ring that can be in a fixed position or can swivel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2020Publication date: August 19, 2021Inventors: Frank L. DeSomma, Brandon Klar
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Publication number: 20210108874Abstract: A rotating bolt firearm may be configured to fire a .308 cartridge. However, the firearm may have a reduced weight in comparison to standard .308 rifles. The firearm may have many components typically used in a .223 rifle. The firearm may include a barrel extension with an extractor gap, which allows a .308 bolt to fit within a .223 sized barrel extension. The firearm may comprise an elongated magazine well in comparison to a .223 mil-spec rifle. The firearm may weigh less than 6.8 pounds with a 16 inch barrel, or less than 6.3 pounds with a 10.5 inch barrel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2020Publication date: April 15, 2021Inventor: Frank L. DeSomma
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Patent number: 10801807Abstract: A gas block for a firearm may include a quick release sling attachment. The sling attachment utilizes a pin that engages with a bore in the body of the gas block. The sling attachment features a ring that can be in a fixed position or can swivel.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2018Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: Patriot Ordnance Factory, Inc.Inventors: Frank L. DeSomma, Brandon Klar
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Patent number: 10739096Abstract: A rotating bolt firearm may be configured to fire a .308 cartridge. However, the firearm may have a reduced weight in comparison to standard .308 rifles. The firearm may have many components typically used in a .223 rifle. The firearm may include a barrel extension with an extractor gap, which allows a .308 bolt to fit within a .223 sized barrel extension. The firearm may comprise an elongated magazine well in comparison to a .223 mil-spec rifle. The firearm may weigh less than 6.8 pounds with a 16 inch barrel, or less than 6.3 pounds with a 10.5 inch barrel.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2018Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: Patriot Ordnance Factory, Inc.Inventor: Frank L. DeSomma
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Patent number: 10578379Abstract: The present disclosure provides devices, systems, and methods for assembling a firearm bolt carrier assembly. For example, in various embodiments, a bolt carrier assembly kit comprises at least one actuation mechanism, and a bolt carrier, wherein the bolt carrier comprises an outer surface, a manual bolt actuator pocket disposed on the outer surface, and an actuation key buttress disposed on the outer surface and having a front end, a back end, and a bore extending from the front end along an axis at least partially towards the back end.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2016Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: PATRIOT ORDINANCE FACTORY, INC.Inventor: Frank L. DeSomma
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Patent number: 10352636Abstract: In various embodiments, a buffer retention system may comprise a body, a retention tab and a spring. The body may comprise a generally cylindrical portion and a partially annular guide portion. The generally cylindrical portion may define a channel. The partially annular guide portion may be operatively coupled to the cylindrical portion. The retention tab may be installable in the channel. The retention tab may be configured to protrude through the partially annular guide portion. The spring may be installable within the channel. The spring may be configured to position the retention tab through the partially annular guide portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2018Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: PATRIOT ORDNANCE FACTORY, INC.Inventor: Frank L. DeSomma
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Publication number: 20190041152Abstract: A rotating bolt firearm may be configured to fire a .308 cartridge. However, the firearm may have a reduced weight in comparison to standard .308 rifles. The firearm may have many components typically used in a .223 rifle. The firearm may include a barrel extension with an extractor gap, which allows a .308 bolt to fit within a .223 sized barrel extension. The firearm may comprise an elongated magazine well in comparison to a .223 mil-spec rifle. The firearm may weigh less than 6.8 pounds with a 16 inch barrel, or less than 6.3 pounds with a 10.5 inch barrel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Applicant: Patriot Ordnance Factory, Inc.Inventor: Frank L. DeSomma
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Patent number: 10197348Abstract: In various embodiments, a rotating bolt firearm may comprise an upper receiver assembly. The upper receiver assembly may comprise an upper receiver, a bolt, a barrel, and an operating system. The bolt may be installable in the upper receiver. The bolt may be moveable between a first position and a second position. The barrel may be operatively coupled to the upper receiver. The barrel may be configured to receive a forward portion of the bolt. The operating system may comprise a gas block, an adjustment, and a spring loaded detent assembly. The adjustment may comprise a threaded portion and a plurality of notches. The spring loaded detent assembly may be configured to selectively engage one of the plurality of notches in response to rotating the adjustment. The operating system may be configured to adjustably vary a gas pressure in the operating system.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2016Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: PATRIOT ORDNANCE FACTORY, INC.Inventor: Frank L. DeSomma
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Publication number: 20190003791Abstract: A gas block for a firearm may include a quick release sling attachment. The sling attachment utilizes a pin that engages with a bore in the body of the gas block. The sling attachment features a ring that can be in a fixed position or can swivel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2018Publication date: January 3, 2019Applicant: Patriot Ordnance Factory, Inc.Inventors: Frank L. DeSomma, Brandon Klar
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Patent number: 10132587Abstract: A rotating bolt firearm may be configured to fire a .308 cartridge. However, the firearm may have a reduced weight in comparison to standard .308 rifles. The firearm may have many components typically used in a .223 rifle. The firearm may include a barrel extension with an extractor gap, which allows a .308 bolt to fit within a .223 sized barrel extension. The firearm may comprise an elongated magazine well in comparison to a .223 mil-spec rifle. The firearm may weigh less than 6.8 pounds with a 16 inch barrel, or less than 6.3 pounds with a 10.5 inch barrel.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2017Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: PATRIOT ORDNANCE FACTORY, INC.Inventor: Frank L. DeSomma
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Publication number: 20180321003Abstract: In various embodiments, a buffer retention system may comprise a body, a retention tab and a spring. The body may comprise a generally cylindrical portion and a partially annular guide portion. The generally cylindrical portion may define a channel. The partially annular guide portion may be operatively coupled to the cylindrical portion. The retention tab may be installable in the channel. The retention tab may be configured to protrude through the partially annular guide portion. The spring may be installable within the channel. The spring may be configured to position the retention tab through the partially annular guide portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2018Publication date: November 8, 2018Applicant: Patriot Ordnance Factory, Inc.Inventor: Frank L. DeSomma
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Patent number: 10036601Abstract: In various embodiments, an AR-15/M-16 style rifle may comprise a lower receiver, a magazine catch spring, a magazine release button, an ambidextrous magazine release button, and a magazine catch. The magazine catch spring may be at least partially installable within the lower receiver. The magazine release button may operatively engage a first end of the magazine catch spring. The magazine release button may be movably installed in the lower receiver. The ambidextrous magazine release button may be pivotally installed within the lower receiver. The ambidextrous magazine release button may be configured to pivot about a pivot screw in the lower receiver. The magazine catch may be moveably installed in the lower receiver. The magazine catch may comprise a first portion that operatively engages the magazine release button and a second portion that operatively engages the ambidextrous magazine release button.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2016Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: Patriot Ordnance Factory, Inc.Inventors: Frank L. DeSomma, John M. Capps, Jr.
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Patent number: 10012462Abstract: In various embodiments, a buffer retention system may comprise a body, a retention tab and a spring. The body may comprise a generally cylindrical portion and a partially annular guide portion. The generally cylindrical portion may define a channel. The partially annular guide portion may be operatively coupled to the cylindrical portion. The retention tab may be installable in the channel. The retention tab may be configured to protrude through the partially annular guide portion. The spring may be installable within the channel. The spring may be configured to position the retention tab through the partially annular guide portion.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2016Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: PATRIOT ORDNANCE FACTORY, INC.Inventor: Frank L. DeSomma
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Publication number: 20170307321Abstract: A rotating bolt firearm may be configured to fire a .308 cartridge. However, the firearm may have a reduced weight in comparison to standard .308 rifles. The firearm may have many components typically used in a .223 rifle. The firearm may include a barrel extension with an extractor gap, which allows a .308 bolt to fit within a .223 sized barrel extension. The firearm may comprise an elongated magazine well in comparison to a .223 mil-spec rifle. The firearm may weigh less than 6.8 pounds with a 16 inch barrel, or less than 6.3 pounds with a 10.5 inch barrel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Applicant: Patriot Ordnance Factory, Inc.Inventor: Frank L. DeSomma
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Publication number: 20170153075Abstract: The present disclosure provides devices, systems, and methods for assembling a firearm bolt carrier assembly. For example, in various embodiments, a bolt carrier assembly kit comprises at least one actuation mechanism, and a bolt carrier, wherein the bolt carrier comprises an outer surface, a mane al bolt actuator pocket disposed on the outer surface, and an actuation key buttress disposed on the outer surface and haying a front end, a back end, and a bore extending from the front end along an axis at least partially towards the back end.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Applicant: Patriot Ordinance Factory, Inc.Inventor: Frank L. DeSomma
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Publication number: 20170051989Abstract: In various embodiments, an AR-15/M-16 style rifle may comprise a lower receiver, a magazine catch spring, a magazine release button, an ambidextrous magazine release button, and a magazine catch. The magazine catch spring may be at least partially installable within the lower receiver. The magazine release button may operatively engage a first end of the magazine catch spring. The magazine release button may be movably installed in the lower receiver. The ambidextrous magazine release button may be pivotally installed within the lower receiver. The ambidextrous magazine release button may be configured to pivot about a pivot screw in the lower receiver. The magazine catch may be moveably installed in the lower receiver. The magazine catch may comprise a first portion that operatively engages the magazine release button and a second portion that operatively engages the ambidextrous magazine release button.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Applicant: Patriot Ordnance Factory, Inc.Inventors: Frank L. DeSomma, John M. Capps, JR.
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Patent number: D787005Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2016Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: PATRIOT ORDNANCE FACTORY, INC.Inventors: John Capps, Frank L. DeSomma