Patents by Inventor Patrice J. Pichot

Patrice J. Pichot 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).

  • Ammunition supply device for an automatic weapon
    Patent number: 5180879
    Abstract: The invention relates to an ammunition supply device for an automatic weapon that undergoes translational motion in relation to a fixed magazine. It comprises at least one slide fitted with gripping devices (9) for ammunition (11), and primary guide mechanisms (12,13) to bring the slide from a longitudinal position that is random in relation to the weapon to a longitudinal position that is predetermined in relation to the weapon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1993
    Assignee: Giat Industries
    Inventors: Georges H. Simon, Patrice J. Pichot, Alain J. M. Boissau
  • Locking device for the breech of an automatic weapon
    Patent number: 5138930
    Abstract: The invention relates to a locking device for the breech of an automatic weapon in which the longitudinal movement of the breech (4) is generated by a rotating drum (1) driven by an external motor.It comprises a locking wedge (6) that moves under the effect of a cam (10) rotated in synchronization with the drum, between a retracted position that allows the free passage of the breech, and a locking position in which the limit surfaces (7,8) working in conjunction on the breech and on the wedge lock the breech in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1992
    Assignee: Giat Industries
    Inventors: Georges H. Simon, Joel M. Marcon, Patrice J. Pichot