Patents by Inventor Robert E. Sheets, JR.

Robert E. Sheets, JR. 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: 20170205195
    Abstract: A turret assembly configured to be coupleable to the combination of a rifle scope and a rifle, to adjust the rifle scope relative to the rifle is provided. The turret assembly includes a turret body, a jacking screw, and a turret cap. The turret assembly may also include a locking mechanism including a locking pin configured to prevent rotational movement of the turret cap relative to the turret body. The turret assembly may include a stopping mechanism configured to limit rotational movement of the turret cap relative to the turret body. The stopping mechanism may include a zero stop ring which defines a zero stop point which prevents further rotational movement of the turret cap. The turret assembly may also include an indicator configured to depict information about the position of the turret cap relative to the turret body, where the indicator is configured for only translational movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Applicant: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Sheets, JR., Andrew W. York
  • Publication number: 20170205191
    Abstract: A firearm is described that includes an integrated power source, socket, and conductor connecting the power source to the socket. By integrating these elements into a firearm, a powered accessory can be attached to the firearm without the need for a mounting rail attached to a firearm. Furthermore, powered accessories need not have their own integrated power sources, but rather can connect to the power source within the firearm. This reduces the weight and physical dimensions of both firearms and accessories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Applicant: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Sheets, JR., Donald Cramer
  • Patent number: 9448023
    Abstract: A two-position firearm safety assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes a lever detent spring and a first lever, both of which are pivotally coupled to a firearm frame. The assembly can also include a second lever and a link connecting the two levers. The detent spring is in contact with the link and/or the first lever at an assembly pivot point, putting the detent spring in compression. The compression force on the detent spring provides two distinct safety assembly positions (e.g., fire and safe positions), and prevents the safety assembly from perching between the two-positions. The properties of the detent spring (e.g., the material, shape, hardness, spring constant, pre-compression in the safety assembly, etc.) can be customized as desired to adjust the properties of the safety assembly, such as the forces needed to toggle the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Sheets, Jr., Ethan Lessard
  • Publication number: 20150027020
    Abstract: A two-position firearm safety assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes a lever detent spring and a first lever, both of which are pivotally coupled to a firearm frame. The assembly can also include a second lever and a link connecting the two levers. The detent spring is in contact with the link and/or the first lever at an assembly pivot point, putting the detent spring in compression. The compression force on the detent spring provides two distinct safety assembly positions (e.g., fire and safe positions), and prevents the safety assembly from perching between the two-positions. The properties of the detent spring (e.g., the material, shape, hardness, spring constant, pre-compression in the safety assembly, etc.) can be customized as desired to adjust the properties of the safety assembly, such as the forces needed to toggle the assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: SIG SAUER, INC.
    Inventors: Robert E. Sheets, JR., Ethan Lessard