Gun Band Type Patents (Class 24/2.5)
  • Patent number: 10859342
    Abstract: A firearm stock with barrel-centering feature has an elongated body defining an elongated receiver channel and an elongated barrel channel, the receiver channel defined in part by a flat floor surface facing in upward direction, the receiver channel defined in part by opposed sidewalls extending above the floor surface, a fastener facility at the rear of the receiver channel operable to connect to the tang of the receiver, and a lateral adjustment facility forward of the fastener facility and operable to secure the receiver in a selected lateral angle of pivot about the fastener facility, such that the barrel is centerable within the barrel channel to avoid the barrel touching the stock. The lateral adjustment facility may include a set screw having an axis parallel to the floor surface of the stock. A pair of set screws opposing each other may secure the action in a selected lateral position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: H-S PRECISION, INC.
    Inventor: Christopher Ludlow
  • Patent number: 10254064
    Abstract: A frame lug for a firearm having a receiver or barrel hingedly mounted to a frame is provided with a tension post having an external thread that adjustably engages with an internal thread of a vertical bore in the frame lug. The tension post provides a height adjustable top surface upon which the receiver or barrel rests when in a closed position and maintains a tight metal-to-metal connection to improve precision of fitting together the receiver or barrel and the frame. Firearms may have the frame lug installed therein or be retro-fitted with the frame lug. In a retro-fitting method, the firearm's frame lug is removed, a threaded vertical bore is machined at least partially into the frame lug, and an externally threaded tension post is adjustably engaged with the vertical bore such that a top surface of the tension post provides a tight fit with the receiver or barrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Inventor: Dino C. Longueira
  • Patent number: 10219589
    Abstract: A swivel has a main body, a longitudinal locking unit, and a lateral locking unit. The main body has a longitudinal axis, a lateral axis being perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, an accommodating gap, a through hole, a threaded hole, and a receiving space. The accommodating gap is disposed between and communicates with the through hole and the threaded hole. The receiving space is disposed along the lateral axis and communicates with the through hole. The longitudinal locking unit has a shaft mounted through the through hole and screwed with the threaded hole. The lateral locking unit has a lateral locking component mounted in the receiving space and able to block the shaft to prevent the shaft from falling off from the accommodating gap. The swivel is capable of multiple locking manners to securely connect a belt and a heavy object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Inventor: Shu-Chan Lin
  • Patent number: 10222149
    Abstract: A firearm having a lower receiver including a takedown pin through hole and an upper receiver configured to receive the lower receiver. The upper receiver including a rear lug and the rear lug including a bore and a screw disposed in the bore. A takedown pin having a cam surface such that the upper receiver is drawn to the lower receiver as the takedown pin is inserted in the takedown pin through hole and the bore of the rear lug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventor: William C. Daley, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20140310918
    Abstract: A sling strap retention device is provided. The sling strap retention device includes a structure with a first flexible member and a second flexible member, the first flexible member and the second flexible member further comprising a first end and a second end, a first side and a second side, a front surface, and a back surface, wherein the first and second flexible members may be oriented one over the other with the back sides of the first and second flexible members in opposition and coupled along a length of the members. The first and second flexible members may be configured to flex and couple to one another to form opposing closed loops. These closed loops may be configured to couple to and retain therein a sling strap of a weapon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventor: Howard Elliot Horwitz
  • Patent number: 8832986
    Abstract: The present invention is a quick detach swivel utilizing pawls to engage a ridge or trench in a socket. The pawls are biased outward by the spurs of two sliding buttons which cam the pawls in an upright and outward orientation. When the buttons are squeezed together, the cam lock is released and the pawls fall into the swivel frame, releasing the swivel body. When pressure on the buttons is released, the buttons return to their normal positions and catch the pawls, returning them to their upright and engaged position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Magpul Industries Corp.
    Inventors: Michael T. Mayberry, Richard M. Fitzpatrick
  • Patent number: 8793916
    Abstract: A firearm sling assembly includes an anchor adapted for connection to a firearm, a strap forming a single loop and adapted for wearing around a user's neck, and a quick-release mechanism releasably attaching the anchor to the strap. The quick-release mechanism includes a first element having a key groove defined therein, a second element having a key channel defined therein, the key channel extending between a first opening adjacent the key groove and a second opening away from the key groove, a key slidably disposed in the key channel and retractably engaging the key groove through the first opening, a biasing element acting between the key and second element to bias the key into engagement with the key groove, and a release element disposed on the second element and displaceable relative thereto to disengage the key from the key groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Prezine, LLC
    Inventors: William H. Rogers, Matthew E. McKendrick
  • Patent number: 8544153
    Abstract: A lockable snap-clip fastener with two spring-biased jaw members and a slidable locking bar. The locking bar is held in position by the same spring that biases the jaws. As the bar is held in either the locked or unlocked position, it must be positively actuated in order to transition from one configuration to the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Magpul Industries Corp
    Inventors: Michael T. Mayberry, Brad Bennett
  • Patent number: 8109194
    Abstract: A gas block clamping apparatus for a firearm includes a plurality of sections, each including a shaped upper section, and a lower cylindrical section to which the shaped upper section is attached. A plurality of clamp sections are symmetrically disposed on opposite sides of a barrel of the firearm, each clamp section having an upper surface for attaching the gas block to the barrel, a curved surface that aligns the clamp section to an outer surface of the barrel when the clamp sections are tightened, and a lower surface that aligns with the shaped upper section of the gas block. A plurality of fasteners are disposed through a plurality of openings in the lower surface of the clamp sections and the shaped upper surface of the gas block for securing each clamp section to both the barrel and gas block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: RA Brands, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Jeffrey W. Stone
  • Patent number: 8051596
    Abstract: A hands-free firearm stabilizer device comprising a means for securing a firearm to perpendicularly to the shoulder of a hunter. The fully adjustable device can be adjusted to accommodate any gunstock and hunter, allowing the hunter to wait for game in a relaxed hands-free position or utilize game calls without sacrificing firearm stability. Additionally, hunters can position themselves in a seated position allowing fine aiming adjustments using his/her knee preventing unwanted noise and movement that could be detected by the game and providing a viable option for hunters with disabilities that may limit their ability participate in the sport of hunting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Inventor: James G. Thomas, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7882601
    Abstract: A snap clip lug, including receptacle member, clasp member and a post. Receptacle member has a body including a sleeve, first post formation means connected to the body, and a locking slot disposed in relation to the sleeve. The sleeve includes a retaining wall and an opening at one end for receiving the clasp member. Clasp member has a base, second post formation means connected to the base, and a resilient arm extending outwardly from the base and having a locking tab for engaging the locking slot. The locking tab is adapted to slidingly engage the retaining wall and to be received by the locking slot. The post, which is disposed perpendicularly between the receptacle member and the clasp member, is formed from first and second post formation means having engaged one another when the resilient arm is inserted in the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Climax Molybdenum Company
    Inventor: Khanh Phu Nguyen
  • Patent number: 7654028
    Abstract: A detachable sling swivel capable of withstanding substantial pull forces includes a loop joined to a mounting body that detachably engages a sling swivel stud or other similar mounting device. At least a portion of the loop may have a substantially “T” shaped cross section, or T-beam construction. Various locking gate mechanisms are disclosed, including one having a gate configured to engage the T-beam construction of the loop for improved security and strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Grovtec U S, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert L. Grover
  • Patent number: 7562481
    Abstract: A sling mount system having a mount with associated receiver for releasable connection with a swivel connector having a longitudinal axis that lies in the same plane as a longitudinal axis of a weapon and that angles downward away from the butt stock. The receptacle for the swivel connector is integrally formed in the mount to facilitate silent connection and disconnection of the swivel mount thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Inventor: Brian Esch
  • Patent number: 6598330
    Abstract: The present invention relates to hardware used to secure slings to firearms. In particular, to hardware used to secure slings to firearms like that of the M16A2 and M4 Carbine that are fitted with a Picatinny type rail and collapsible buttstock. A wedge/yoke assembly is used to secure an end of a sling to the firearm on a rail and a rotational ring assembly is used to secure an end of a sling to the extension tube of the lower receiver. Both assemblies are designed to be installed quickly without the use of tools and without modification to the firearm. This hardware provides for ambidextrous attachment of a tactical sling to the firearm giving the user a “hands free” capability and allowing for engagement of targets when firing from a “weak hand” posture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Inventors: Robert Hudson Garrett, Sandy Alexander Garrett, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6536153
    Abstract: An upper sling attachment adapter for M-16 rifles and M-4 carbines and others utilizing a front sight having at least one leg extending at one end from near the end of the weapon barrel to, at its other end, the front sight of the weapon and having right and left sides with respect to the weapon, the improvement comprising a sling attachment means encircling and clamping said leg and extending along at least one of the right or left sides of the said leg, said sling attachment means having upper sling mount means to which the upper end of a weapon sling is attached, said upper sling mount means being suspended by said attachment means and extending away from said leg so that the upper end of the weapon sling is held away from the sight line of the front sight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Inventor: Forrest R. Lindsey
  • Patent number: 6536154
    Abstract: A quick-detachable sling swivel comprises a body and a shift/swing gate mounted on the body through an elongated plunger. The gate, through manipulation of the plunger, is adjustable between open and closed positions relative to the body to enable mounting, demounting and securing of the swivel relative to an external structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Assignee: Michaels of Oregon Co.
    Inventor: Larry A. Norris
  • Patent number: 6520390
    Abstract: An adjustable sling system provides a quick release fitting which enables a sling system to transition from a close to the body quick fire position to an away from the body aiming position. The adjustable sling system incorporates a first end having a first attachment fitting carried closer to the forward grip of a rifle having a first portion of the first end attached to an extended rubber core web surrounded section. A release clip has a first end supported by a tension ring which is supported along a length of webbing extending from the first portion, and includes a riveted connection to the web strap and reinforcement plate as it extends from the first end. The slope in the direction of capture is calculated with respect to the force of the spring action to insure that the close body position is maintained absent a deliberate forward aiming motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Inventors: Edward Anthony Verdugo, Wallace N. Kaiser
  • Patent number: 6325258
    Abstract: An adjustable sling system provides a quick release fitting which enables a sling system to transition from a close to the body quick fire position to an away from the body aiming position. The adjustable sling system incorporates a first end having a first attachment fitting carried closer to the forward grip of a rifle having a first portion of the first end attached to an extended rubber core web surrounded section. A release clip has a first end supported by a tension ring which is supported along a length of webbing extending from the first portion, and includes a riveted connection to the web strap and reinforcement plate as it extends from the first end. The slope in the direction of capture is calculated with respect to the force of the spring action to insure that the close body position is maintained absent a deliberate forward aiming motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2001
    Inventors: Edward Anthony Verdugo, Wallace N. Kaiser
  • Patent number: 6230371
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for adapting a paintball pistol such that effective support via the holders hand to compensate for a forward center of gravity is shifted substantially completely from the holder's trigger finger to the back of the holder's hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Inventor: Stephen Chu
  • Patent number: 6178600
    Abstract: A sling system for attachment to a firearm using conventional sling-mounting studs, or for attachment to luggage, and including a molded plastic connector portion attached to a strap portion. The strap portion may be of tubular cloth enclosing a padding element that is adhesively attached to the interior of the tubular cloth portion. The connector portion of the sling includes a pair of legs each defining one of a pair of collinear bores to receive a swivel pin extending between the legs to attach the connector to an article to be carried.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: Michaels of Oregon Co.
    Inventor: John M. French