Patents by Inventor Vincent B. Norton

Vincent B. Norton 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).

  • Fire control adjustment system
    Patent number: 7047685
    Abstract: An adjustable fire control for firearms having as series of adjustable engagement settings between the sear and the trigger, including a trigger engagement adjustment including a preset engagement and an adjustable engagement for setting the amount of displacement of the trigger with the sear for firing the firearm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: RA Brands, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Danny D. Diaz, Vincent B. Norton
  • Gas operated firearm piston/piston seal assembly
    Patent number: 5872323
    Abstract: A gas sealing device for a gas-operated firearm having a piston with a land surface positioned between a lateral flange and a peripheral rib, and a piston seal radially mounted on the land surface and positioned between the lateral flange and the peripheral rib. In operation, the piston and the piston seal can remain interlocked, but still operational so that upon firing, the piston is deflected towards the magazine tube due to the force applied by the piston seal. The piston seal exerts the force on the piston due to the impingement of a propellant gas charge on the piston seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1999
    Assignee: Remington Arms Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Vincent B. Norton, Derek L. Watkins
  • Bolt assembly for electronic firearm
    Patent number: 5806226
    Abstract: Bolt assembly for use in a firearm for firing electrically activated ammunition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1998
    Assignee: Remington Arms Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Vincent B. Norton, James W. Ronkainen
  • Electronic firearm and process for controlling an electronic firearm
    Patent number: 5755056
    Abstract: Electronic firearm for firing electrically activated ammunition comprising a system control means for controlling and regulating firing, diagnostic functions, power consumption, and a process for operating the firearm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1998
    Assignee: Remington Arms Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Dale R. Danner, Vincent B. Norton, James W. Ronkainen, David S. Wolterman