Patents by Inventor Ralf Kimmich

Ralf Kimmich 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).

  • Locking systems for use with firearms
    Patent number: 8074556
    Abstract: Locking systems for use with firearms are described. An example locking system for use with a firearm includes a breechblock carrier and a lock spring mechanism that includes a piston. The breechblock carrier is configured to interaction with the piston. Additionally, the example locking system includes a first aperture. The piston is configured to expel fluid through the first aperture when the breechblock carrier retracts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Heckler & Koch, GmbH
    Inventors: Wolfgang Bantle, Norbert Fluhr, Johannes-August Bantle, Hermann Albrecht, Robert Hirt, Ralf Kimmich
  • LOCKING SYSTEMS FOR USE WITH FIREARMS
    Publication number: 20100282064
    Abstract: Locking systems for use with firearms are described. An example locking system for use with a firearm includes a breechblock carrier and a lock spring mechanism that includes a piston. The breechblock carrier is configured to interaction with the piston. Additionally, the example locking system includes a first aperture. The piston is configured to expel fluid through the first aperture when the breechblock carrier retracts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2008
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventors: Wolfgang Bantle, Norbert Fluhr, Johannes-August Bantle, Hermann Albrecht, Robert Hirt, Ralf Kimmich