Patents by Inventor Jeffrey L. Chudwin

Jeffrey L. Chudwin 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: 9080824
    Abstract: A method for disabling a firing chamber of a firearm which comprises the steps of inserting a first end of an elongate body into a firing chamber through a port of a firing chamber, wherein the elongate body comprises a smooth continuous external surface extending radially about a length of the elongate body from the first end toward a second end of the elongate body. Also, positioning the first end of the elongate body in alignment with a barrel of the firearm bending the elongate body and positioning the second end of the elongate body and a grasping member connected to the elongate body outside of the port. Also, a method of enabling use of a firearm with a blocked firing chamber, which includes the step of grasping the grasping member and pulling on the grasping member removing the first end of the elongate body from the firing chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Chudwin
  • Publication number: 20130340310
    Abstract: A method for disabling a firing chamber of a firearm which comprises the steps of inserting a first end of an elongate body into a firing chamber through a port of a firing chamber, wherein the elongate body comprises a smooth continuous external surface extending radially about a length of the elongate body from the first end toward a second end of the elongate body. Also, positioning the first end of the elongate body in alignment with a barrel of the firearm bending the elongate body and positioning the second end of the elongate body and a grasping member connected to the elongate body outside of the port. Also, a method of enabling use of a firearm with a blocked firing chamber, which includes the step of grasping the grasping member and pulling on the grasping member removing the first end of the elongate body from the firing chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Chudwin
  • Patent number: 8544201
    Abstract: Methods for disabling firearms and firearm safety devices designed to reduce the risk of accidental discharge are provided. Safety devices according to the present invention comprise a chamber-disabling component constructed of a flexible material. The chamber-disabling component is adapted to be inserted through an opening in the firearm into the firing chamber with partial retraction of the bolt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Chudwin
  • Publication number: 20110126442
    Abstract: Methods for disabling firearms and firearm safety devices designed to reduce the risk of accidental discharge are provided. Safety devices according to the present invention comprise a chamber-disabling component constructed of a flexible material. The chamber-disabling component is adapted to be inserted through an opening in the firearm into the firing chamber with partial retraction of the bolt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2011
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Chudwin
  • Patent number: 7886472
    Abstract: Methods for disabling firearms and firearm safety devices designed to reduce the risk of accidental discharge are provided. Safety devices according to the present invention comprise a chamber-disabling component constructed of a flexible material. The chamber-disabling component is adapted to be inserted through an opening in the firearm into the firing chamber with partial retraction of the bolt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Chudwin
  • Publication number: 20040055199
    Abstract: Methods for disabling firearms and firearm safety devices designed to reduce the risk of accidental discharge are provided. Safety devices according to the present invention comprise a chamber-disabling component constructed of a flexible material. The chamber-disabling component is adapted to be inserted through an opening in the firearm into the firing chamber with partial retraction of the bolt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Chudwin
  • Patent number: 6626674
    Abstract: A safety device for a firearm having a handle and a barrel. The safety device includes a gun-attachment member and a chamber-disabling component secured to the gun-attachment. A weight may also be added to the device to allow it to be used in marksmanship training.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Chudwin
  • Publication number: 20030022136
    Abstract: A safety device for a firearm having a handle and a barrel. The safety device includes a gun-attachment member and a chamber-disabling component secured to the gun-attachment. A weight may also be added to the device to allow it to be used in marksmanship training.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2001
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Chudwin