Patents by Inventor Paul Heath Fleming

Paul Heath Fleming 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: 20220276018
    Abstract: Weapon simulators and components for a weapon simulator are provided. In particular, a lower receiver for a weapon simulator is provided. In preferred embodiments, the lower receiver comprises a first air pressure regulator contained within the lower receiver and a second air pressure regulator contained within the lower receiver and designed to supply a higher pressure compressed air than the first air pressure regulator. The first output of the first air pressure regulator controls the second output of the second air pressure regulator. The lower receiver is designed to have the higher pressure compressed air from the second air pressure regulator drive a simulation component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventors: PAUL HEATH FLEMING, James M. Napier, Darren Shavers
  • Patent number: 7306462
    Abstract: A removable gas supply for a weapon simulator, wherein the gas system cycles the bolt or slide of the firearm to provide recoil, actuate a hammer/trigger mechanism and provide realism of the original weapon functions. The weapon simulator has a housing defining a piston chamber and a piston positioned in said chamber and connected to the bolt. The simulator also includes a valve chamber in the housing connected with said regulated gas supply and said bolt, and a recoil valve positioned in the valve chamber to control the release of gas from said regulated gas supply to said piston chamber to generate recoil in the weapon simulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: FATS, Inc.
    Inventors: Corey Howard Metcalfe, Henry Martin Wilson, Jr., Paul Heath Fleming
  • Patent number: 7197973
    Abstract: A bolt locking assembly for a weapon simulator, the weapon simulator having a bolt affixed to a firearm housing providing recoil to the user. The bolt is connected to a piston housed in a piston chamber inside the housing. A gas supply provides a compressed gas or fluid into the piston chamber to generate movement and recoil of the piston. After the weapon simulator has been fired a predetermined number of times, the bolt locking assembly will obstruct operation of the bolt and piston. The bolt locking assembly includes a lock actuator port engaging the piston chamber, a locking apparatus positioned within the housing proximate the bolt, and a lock channel between said lock actuator port and said locking arm, wherein the lock channel directs gas to said locking apparatus to actuate said locking apparatus and fix the bolt in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Fats, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Heath Fleming, Henry Martin Wilson, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7140387
    Abstract: A regulated gas supply system having a body defining a pressurized gas reservoir connected to a high-pressure regulator that regulates the high pressure gas from the gas reservoir to disperse the gas at a desired pressure. The gas regulating assembly includes a piston chamber with a piston slidably positioned in the piston chamber, the piston chamber having a secondary chamber connected to the gas reservoir. A spring is positioned between one side of the piston and the piston chamber, with the piston including a piston channel to allow pressurized gas to flow through the piston. Pressure is developed on the piston opposite the spring that is proportional to the force of the spring, providing a balanced piston.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: FATS, Inc.
    Inventors: Henry Martin Wilson, Jr., Paul Heath Fleming, Corey Howard Metcalfe
  • Patent number: 6938534
    Abstract: A bolt locking assembly for a weapon simulator, the weapon simulator having a bolt affixed to a firearm housing providing recoil to the user. The bolt is connected to a piston housed in a piston chamber inside the housing. A gas supply provides a compressed gas or fluid into the piston chamber to generate movement and recoil of the piston. After the weapon simulator has been fired a predetermined number of times, the bolt locking assembly will obstruct operation of the bolt and piston. The bolt locking assembly includes a lock actuator port engaging the piston chamber, a locking apparatus positioned within the housing proximate the bolt, and a lock channel between said lock actuator port and said locking arm, wherein the lock channel directs gas to said locking apparatus to actuate said locking apparatus and fix the bolt in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: Fats, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Heath Fleming, Henry Martin Wilson, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6854480
    Abstract: A regulated gas supply system having a body defining a pressurized gas reservoir connected to a high-pressure regulator that regulates the high pressure gas from the gas reservoir to disperse the gas at a desired pressure. The regulating assembly includes a piston chamber with a piston slidably positioned in the piston chamber. A spring is positioned between one side of the piston and the piston chamber, with the piston including a piston channel to allow pressurized gas to flow through the piston. Pressure is developed on the piston opposite the spring that is proportional to the force of the spring, providing a balanced piston. The system is miniature and self-contained to fit inside any number of small pneumatically operated devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignee: Fats, Inc.
    Inventors: Henry Martin Wilson, Jr., Paul Heath Fleming, Corey Howard Metcalfe
  • Publication number: 20040025943
    Abstract: A regulated gas supply system having a body defining a pressurized gas reservoir connected to a high-pressure regulator that regulates the high pressure gas from the gas reservoir to disperse the gas at a desired pressure. The regulating assembly includes a piston chamber with a piston slidably positioned in the piston chamber. A spring is positioned between one side of the piston and the piston chamber, with the piston including a piston channel to allow pressurized gas to flow through the piston. Pressure is developed on the piston opposite the spring that is proportional to the force of the spring, providing a balanced piston. The system is miniature and self-contained to fit inside any number of small pneumatically operated devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2003
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Inventors: Henry Martin Wilson, Paul Heath Fleming, Corey Howard Metcalfe