Convertible Gun Operation (e.g., To Nonautomatic, Etc.) Patents (Class 89/128)
  • Patent number: 11927407
    Abstract: A safety selector for a firearm, including a first lever including an integrally formed safety shaft and a first handle located outside the lower receiver for actuation, as well as a bearing portion, a selector portion and a connecting portion. To facilitate disassembly and interchangeability, the first lever is configured for spring-biased coupling to a securing element and has, on the connecting portion, a positioning protrusion projecting toward the opposite side of the weapon. In a longitudinal direction, the positioning protrusion has a shape-complementary bore for receiving a connecting assembly which includes a connecting element, a spring and a spring lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: GLOCK TECHNOLOGY GMBH
    Inventors: Mario Kastrun, Patrick Nolte, Karl Markut
  • Patent number: 11703294
    Abstract: A firearm is disclosed which advantageously allows for firing from two different magazines, one in a magazine well ahead of a trigger, and a second magazine held in a handle of a pistol grip of the firearm. This allows for both sub-machine gun and pistol firing configurations, allowing for increased firing capacity and allowing the firearm to continuously fire while reloading.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Inventors: Lemoy Titus, Patrick Stanley
  • Patent number: 11662163
    Abstract: A bolt action AR rifle can be prepared using a standard AR lower assembly and coupling it to a bolt action upper assembly. The bolt action upper assembly has a bolt action receiver containing a bolt. The method of forming a bolt action AR rifle can include: providing the bolt action upper receiver assembly; providing the standard AR lower AR receiver assembly having a pivot pin and takedown pin; inserting the pivot pin into the pivot pin receiver hole; pivoting the bolt action upper receiver assembly at the pivot pin until the takedown pin is aligned with the takedown pin receiver hole; and inserting the takedown pin into the takedown pin receiver hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: UINTAH PRECISION LLC
    Inventor: Richard Hamilton
  • Patent number: 11566858
    Abstract: A device for converting a semiautomatic firearm to a non-semiautomatic firearm. The device includes a bolt stop lever pivotally attachable to a receiver of a firearm, a spring configured to be installed in contact with the bolt stop lever and a firearm receiver such that the spring exerts a force on the bolt stop lever to retain the bolt stop lever in a first position, and, a bolt release mechanism operatively coupleable to the bolt stop lever and configured to pivot the bolt stop lever against the force of the spring into a second position. The bolt release mechanism is operatively decoupled from the bolt stop lever when the bolt stop lever reaches the second position. When in the first position the bolt stop lever restricts motion of a bolt of the firearm, and when in the second position, the bolt stop lever permits motion of the firearm bolt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Inventor: Aaron J. Carroll
  • Patent number: 11454471
    Abstract: A fire control lockout assembly restricts a semiautomatic style firearm to single shot operation by requiring specific, sequential manual manipulation of the firearm by the operator prior to firing a subsequent round from the firearm. The lockout assembly has a modified safety selector and a modified disconnector and/or a modified trigger assembly that interrupts the usual automatic progression of the fire control group components after firing the firearm by increasing the upward distance the trigger sear must travel before contacting the disconnector. The increased distance prevents the hammer from automatically being released from the disconnector. The modified safety selector has a barrel that presses downward on the rearward end of the disconnector to release the hammer. After firing a round, the safety selector must be moved to its safe position and then to its fire position in order to fire a subsequent round from the firearm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: Kunvirt Firearms Inc.
    Inventors: Earl Leonard Pittman, Paul Christian Dickie
  • Patent number: 11313635
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a bolt catch device that prevents the bolt of a bolt carrier assembly of a firearm from moving to its forward position so as to prevent the firearm from being discharged until the user manually moves the bolt catch. The bolt catch is mechanically coupled to the selector of the firearm via a linkage, so that the bolt catch can be moved by way of the selector. This feature can prevent a self-loading firearm that otherwise could function on a semi-automatic basis from operating in such a manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: WHG PROPERTIES, LLC
    Inventor: Frank E. Robinson
  • Patent number: 11073349
    Abstract: A device for converting a semiautomatic firearm to a non-semiautomatic firearm. The device includes a bolt stop lever pivotally attachable to a receiver of a firearm, a spring configured to be installed in contact with the bolt stop lever and a firearm receiver such that the spring exerts a force on the bolt stop lever to retain the bolt stop lever in a first position, and, a bolt release mechanism operatively coupleable to the bolt stop lever and configured to pivot the bolt stop lever against the force of the spring into a second position. The bolt release mechanism is operatively decoupled from the bolt stop lever when the bolt stop lever reaches the second position. When in the first position the bolt stop lever restricts motion of a bolt of the firearm, and when in the second position, the bolt stop lever permits motion of the firearm bolt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Inventor: Aaron J. Carroll
  • Patent number: 10598454
    Abstract: A magazine adapter for use in a firearm includes a magazine adapter body configured to be bottom-fed and detachably received within a magazine well on the firearm. The magazine adapter body has a bottom panel, an upwardly extending first panel and an upwardly extending second panel defining a channel therebetween proportioned to slidably receive a magazine therein. The second panel defines a groove configured to engage a firearm magazine catch on the firearm when the magazine adapter body is received within the magazine well. The magazine adapter body may detach from the magazine well when the firearm magazine catch is actuated. The first panel includes an adapter magazine catch configured to releasably engage the magazine when the magazine is received within the magazine adapter channel. A magazine release is coupled to the adapter magazine catch. The adapter magazine catch disengages from the magazine when the magazine release is actuated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: American Tactical, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony DiChario, Roger Ellison Cribb, Richard Peck
  • Patent number: 10557678
    Abstract: A bolt control device for causing the bolt of a firearm to be held in a retained position after each round is fired, the bolt control device capable of being manipulated by the user to also release and return the bolt to a firing position so that the firearm may be used to fire an additional round.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Inventor: Ronnie Barrett
  • Patent number: 10508876
    Abstract: There is disclosed herein systems, methods and apparatus relating to a selective fire firearm. A firing mechanism is provided for mechanically and electronically firing a firearm depending on the operating mode selected by the user. A selector mechanism allows for selection of a safety mode of operation, a semi-automatic firing mode of operation, an automatic firing mode of operation, and an electronic firing mode of operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Inventor: Benjamin Alicea, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10030928
    Abstract: There is disclosed herein systems, methods and apparatus relating to a selective fire firearm. A firing mechanism is provided for mechanically and electronically firing a firearm depending on the operating mode selected by the user. A selector mechanism allows for selection of a safety mode of operation, a semi-automatic firing mode of operation, an automatic firing mode of operation, and an electronic firing mode of operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Inventor: Benjamin Alicea, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9810496
    Abstract: A semiautomatic firearm with redundant systems for reducing misfirings. A safety trigger is provided that is passively actuated in advance of a firing trigger. The safety trigger maintains redundant safety mechanisms that prevent inadvertent or accidental actuation of the firing trigger. The firing trigger can be configured for actuation with a very low magnitude or “soft” pull without compromising safety. For the disclosed embodiments, the safety trigger assures that the firearm is discharged only upon deliberate actuation of the firing trigger. In one embodiment, a trigger pull adjustment mechanism provides adjustment of the pull of the firing trigger to a desired force required by the operator. The disclosed trigger pull adjustment mechanism reduces the number of components and complexity of the machined parts over conventional trigger pull adjustment mechanisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Savage Arms, Inc.
    Inventors: Ivan Kolev, John Linscott
  • Patent number: 9777975
    Abstract: A semiautomatic firearm is presented that is a combination of known parts from the AR-15 style firearms and AK-47 style firearms and new parts. The firearm includes a receiver and a removable trunnion inserted into the receiver. A barrel is threaded and pinned into the trunnion and an adjustable gas block is connected to the barrel. The gas block includes a gas bore and an adjustable member that extends into and out of the gas bore thereby adjusting the amount of gases that travel through the gas block. The firearm also includes a foregrip installed over the barrel and gas block. The foregrip has a pattern of venting openings therein and an opening that provides access to the adjustable member of the gas block as well as a top rail and a bottom rail. The combination of these components provides a semiautomatic firearm that operates smoothly while being rugged and durable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: CREATIVEARMS, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Folkestad, II, Daniel Welch, Michael Six, Joel Fleming
  • Patent number: 9733031
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an example including a firing mechanism for a firearm including a receiver having a cavity therein configured to accept a firing mechanism. The firing mechanism comprising a bolt guide rail fixed to the inner surface of the cavity of the receiver. The firing mechanism also comprises a bolt sliding along a longitudinal axis on the bolt guide rail. Also disclosed is a change handle rotatably mounted to the bolt so as to rotate relative thereto about a vertical axis orthogonal to the longitudinal axis. The charge handle may be mounted to the bolt so as to longitudinally reposition therewith. The charge handle having a surface defining a cut therein aligned with a slot in the bolt when the bolt is in a rearward position; and wherein the surface defining a cut in the charge handle is not aligned with the slot in the bolt when the bolt is in a forward position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: Primary Weapons
    Inventors: Dean Sylvester, Derek Parker
  • Patent number: 9733034
    Abstract: A trigger assembly improved, having a trigger assembly with first and second shroud side edges that define an angled face. The angled face tapers and is sufficiently wide to partially cover a trigger spring to reduce debris accumulation thereon. First and second housing sidewalls are countersunk and have at least one debris hole. A disconnector assembly has first and second disconnector side faces that define a spring well to house a disconnector spring. The disconnector assembly further has a disconnector shroud and disconnector shroud top face that are sufficiently wide to cover the spring well and the disconnector spring. A hammer assembly has first and second hammer spring mounts to secure a hammer spring. First, second, third and fourth hammer spring shrouds are sufficiently wide to partially cover the hammer spring. The hammer assembly further has first and second debris bevels that extend to first and second hammer sidewalls respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Inventor: Arthur J. Viani
  • Patent number: 9702648
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to kits and associated methods for converting a semi-automatic firearm into a bolt single action firearm, as well as the converted firearm itself. The kit includes a housing (e.g. upper receiver) that accommodates a bolt carrier and a charging handle and a carrier key, if desired. The housing has ends which mount to the existing lower receiver of the semi-automatic firearm to convert the semi-automatic firearm into a manual bolt-action firearm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Inventor: Chris Pollack
  • Patent number: 9651329
    Abstract: The invention relates to a trigger device for a semi-automatic handgun, including a locking element swivel-mounted around a first axis and acting on a trigger element via a locking face, and a shot limitation device, which has a control element with locking or control faces defining at least two locking positions for a pawl swivel-mounted around a second axis. To allow limited and precisely metered firing for rapid-fire sequences, it is provided that the control element is formed by a sear arranged in the path of action between a trigger and the trigger element, which acts on the trigger element through the locking element and the pawl swivel-mounted on the locking element around the second axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Inventor: Karl Hittmann
  • Patent number: 9523550
    Abstract: A projectile launching device such as a paintball gun capable of firing a paintball using a hammer is disclosed. The paintball gun, in one embodiment, includes a bolt, a valve, and a hammer wherein the bolt has an air channel and is able to move within a bolt chamber. The valve, which is situated in a firing control chamber arranged in parallel to the bolt chamber, controls pressurized gas. The hammer, in one aspect, includes a pivot hole capable of hosting a pivot pin which facilitates a swing motion for the hammer. When the hammer swings around the pivot hole, the hammer contacts the valve whereby a portion of the pressurized gas is release. The bolt further includes a hammer reset element which is able to reset the hammer to a ready for firing position during a launch process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: Real Action Paintball (RAP4), Inc.
    Inventor: Omar Alonso Macy
  • Patent number: 9410759
    Abstract: A burst firing trigger mechanism is provided. The mechanism includes a sear having a hamper engagement surface and a transfer mechanism. The present invention further includes a plurality of triggers. The plurality of triggers each includes a lever, a base pivotally attached to the sear by a pivot pin, and a trip finger extending from the base. Each of the trip fingers extends at a different angle relative to the lever. The present invention further includes a hammer biased by a spring away from the sear. The hammer includes a cocking notch. The burst firing trigger mechanism includes a cocked position and a plurality of fired positions. The cocked position includes the hammer engagement surface engaging the cocking notch and suspending the hammer towards the sear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Inventor: Michael S. Smith, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9389035
    Abstract: A retrofit apparatus is disclosed for a gas-operated reloading firearm having a pressure control unit to operate the firearm in either manual or semi-automatic operation. The pressure control unit is coupled to the reloading unit to reduce a gas flow to the reloading unit in a first configuration and allow the gas flow to the reloading unit in a second configuration. A controller is coupled to the pressure control unit to operate the firearm in the first or second configuration. The firearm operates in a first configuration requiring manual operation until it receives continuous manual actuation to enable the reloading unit in a second configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Inventor: Walter Parsadayan
  • Patent number: 9372047
    Abstract: Pressurized air from an air pressure bottle creates the firing motive force for game firearms. After accumulating sufficient pressure, the pressurized air is channeled to the gun chamber to achieve a firing objective. Using an application system for single firing, a purely mechanical firing control device is formed as an integral body to achieve single firing and continuous firing, and which is simply fitted with an auxiliary component to assist in achieving continuous firing. The auxiliary component is located in the swinging path of a cocking trigger. The select continuous firing clasp is pushed upward by the trigger and supports a jumping bar, which causes the jumping bar to lose its clasping retaining capacity on a firing tube to achieve a continuous firing operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Inventor: Chao-Hsiung Cho
  • Patent number: 9115952
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for modifying a firearm, including a kit for creating a modified handgun from first and second handguns. In one embodiment of the invention, a modified handgun is created which comprises a slide and barrel from a first handgun and a frame of a second handgun, using a kit comprising a dust cover insert, a replacement recoil spring and a replacement recoil spring guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Inventor: Matthew J. Cole
  • Patent number: 9097474
    Abstract: A semiautomatic handgun includes various unique features to facilitate rapid, accurate shooting. Some examples of the handgun include a more compact recoil spring system, locating the recoil spring around the barrel while permitting rearward movement of the barrel in conjunction with the slide. Other examples include an automatic magazine release for releasing the magazine upon the discharge of the last cartridge in the magazine. Still other examples include a grooved or roughened top slide surface for facilitating slide manipulation with one hand. Further examples include auxiliary sight systems to facilitate determining the proper distance by which to lead a moving target. Other examples include a takedown tool stored within the handgun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: CABOT INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY HOLDINGS
    Inventors: Brian Zins, Robert Bianchin, Michael Hebor
  • Patent number: 8985005
    Abstract: A mechanism for a repeating firearm has a body pivotably mounted within the receiver and movable between a first position where it blocks motion of the bolt carrier, and a second position where it engages either the trigger or the hammer to prevent discharge. In operation the body is moved from the first position to the second to release the bolt carrier, which moves into battery. The body is then allowed to move out of the second position toward the first position. The rife may be discharged by a pull of the trigger, and the bolt carrier moves out of battery and is arrested by the body before moving back to battery. If the body is maintained in the second position during operation its engagement with the trigger or hammer prevents discharge of the firearm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Smith & Wesson Corp.
    Inventors: Jason Dubois, David S. Findlay
  • Patent number: 8826797
    Abstract: A modularized upper receiver including any number of replaceable panels applied to either the left or right side of the receiver for establishing varying combinations of forward assist and spent shell/gas deflection. The modifiable upper receiver is particularly suited to ambidextrous use and, in the further instance of forward assist notches added to an opposite side of the carrier, prevents the shooter from removing such as the right hand from the pistol grip in order to force feed rounds into the firing chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: 22 Evolution LLC
    Inventors: John L. Overstreet, Jordan Bowles
  • Patent number: 8726560
    Abstract: The present invention teaches an insert locking mechanism incorporated into a sub caliber action device, installable within an upper receiver of an AR-15 type firearm, and which interfaces with an upper receiver mounted forward assist for use with such as .22 caliber ammunition and in order to eliminate movement or play of the chamber insert adaptor associated with the substituted sub caliber action. The mechanism includes a generally cylindrical shaped body supported upon the action and exhibiting a plurality of radially projecting and circumferentially extending lugs which are configured to mate and seat within a plurality of grooves circumferentially arrayed within a barrel defined in the upper receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: 22 Evolution LLC
    Inventors: John L. Overstreet, Charles C. Kelly, Jordan Bowles, Tyson Bradshaw, Craig Pudil, Taz B. Pfefer
  • Patent number: 8459171
    Abstract: A mount assembly for a semi-automatic firearm supports the weight of a firing unit (receiver, barrel and trigger) in a slide stand on or from a support structure so that a user does not have to bear any or at least a significant portion of the firearm's weight. Through a sliding interface, the firing unit is manually pushed by a user's thumb(s) to slide forward in the slide stand until a trigger actuator depresses the trigger. The trigger actuator may include a rod or a rest for a user's finger. Recoil energy from a discharged bullet pushes the firing unit rearwardly back to the starting position. The slide stand can include a convex or articulating base for variable aiming, or a fixed base for sharp-shooting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Slide Fire Solutions LP
    Inventor: Jeremiah Cottle
  • Patent number: 8459172
    Abstract: A trigger assembly for a trigger housing for a, M249 fully automatic rifle is provided having a switch accessible at the outside of the trigger housing for changing the firing of the rifle between semi-automatic and fully-automatic fire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Ohio Ordnance Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert I. Landies, Thomas M. Hardman, Daniel L. Albright, Joshua G. Hershberger
  • Patent number: 8453554
    Abstract: A trigger assembly for a trigger housing for a, M60 fully automatic rifle is provided having a switch accessible at the outside of the trigger housing for changing the firing of the rifle between semi-automatic and fully-automatic fire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Ohio Ordnance Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert I. Landies, Thomas M. Hardman, Daniel L. Albright, Joshua G. Hershberger
  • Patent number: 8281698
    Abstract: An improved barrel and attachment system for rapid fire weapons having a quick release and replacement. Further the barrel is lighter than comparable barrels for the same purpose, and has a flash suppression system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Inventor: Leroy E. Haywood
  • Publication number: 20120204712
    Abstract: The dual action shotgun includes a receiver that has an auto-loading mechanism coupled to a magazine. The magazine extends outwardly from the receiver to facilitate sliding movement of an action arm thereon relative to the receiver. A manually operable foregrip also slidable along the magazine is positioned to manually operate the action arm to prepare a cartridge and the firing mechanism of the shotgun independent of the operation of the auto-loading mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2011
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventor: Jeremy Hauck
  • Publication number: 20120144992
    Abstract: A trigger assembly for a trigger housing for a, M249 fully automatic rifle is provided having a switch accessible at the outside of the trigger housing for changing the firing of the rifle between semi-automatic and fully-automatic fire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventors: Robert I. Landies, Thomas M. Hardman, Daniel L. Albright, Joshua G. Hershberger
  • Publication number: 20120144993
    Abstract: A trigger assembly for a trigger housing for a, M60 fully automatic rifle is provided having a switch accessible at the outside of the trigger housing for changing the firing of the rifle between semi-automatic and fully-automatic fire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventors: Robert I. Landies, Thomas M. Hardman, Daniel L. Albright, Joshua G. Hershberger
  • Publication number: 20120144712
    Abstract: A weapon system for urban combat incorporating an automatic gun having a short recoil, a feed system with gun driven box magazines of different capacities, a detachable link-belt feed, spring buffered barrel and bolt recoil absorbing arrangement, and simplified fire control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventor: Charles Edward Rostocil
  • Patent number: 8176833
    Abstract: A firearm receiver with an extended bridge is created to prevent the fully automatic fire of an assault rifle. The extended bridge receiver has a narrowed magazine well for a single stack removable magazine, safety catch with one or more grooves on its lower left hand side, new sporting stock where grip part and butt-stock part form one unit and barrel extension permanently attached to the muzzle. The receiver can be configured with a rivet on the bridge in a location that prevents backward turning of the safety catch, where the modified safety catch has two positions (i.e. safe and fire), rather than the three positions consistent with a fully automatic firearm. In a second version, the extended bridge lacks a release lever groove. In yet another version, an inseparable, double stack magazine box is used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Inventor: Tomas Quis
  • Patent number: 8112928
    Abstract: A trigger system for a firearm has an enclosure having a bottom surface, a trigger pivoted at a first pivot axis within the enclosure, a firing hammer pivoted at a second pivot axis within the enclosure, the firing hammer spring-loaded to rotate clockwise to fire, the firing hammer having a first notch, a disconnector pivoted at the first pivot axis, the disconnector rocker having a hook for engaging the first notch in the firing hammer preventing firing while engaged, and a full auto rocker pivoted at a third pivot axis through the trigger, the full auto rocker having a first portion extending downward and forward from the third pivot axis and a second portion extending rearward from the third pivot axis, a part of the second portion overlying a contact point on the disconnector to the rear of the first pivot axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Inventor: Ronald William Keough
  • Patent number: 8087343
    Abstract: A trigger assembly for a trigger housing for an M240 Assault Rifle is provided having a switch accessible at the outside of the trigger housing for changing the firing of the rifle between semi-automatic and fully-automatic fire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Ohio Ordnance Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert I. Landies, Thomas M. Hardman, Daniel L. Albright, Joshua G. Hershberger
  • Publication number: 20110315002
    Abstract: A trigger system for a firearm has an enclosure having a bottom surface, a trigger pivoted at a first pivot axis within the enclosure, a firing hammer pivoted at a second pivot axis within the enclosure, the firing hammer spring-loaded to rotate clockwise to fire, the firing hammer having a first notch, a disconnector pivoted at the first pivot axis, the disconnector rocker having a hook for engaging the first notch in the firing hammer preventing firing while engaged, and a full auto rocker pivoted at a third pivot axis through the trigger, the full auto rocker having a first portion extending downward and forward from the third pivot axis and a second portion extending rearward from the third pivot axis, a part of the second portion overlying a contact point on the disconnector to the rear of the first pivot axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2009
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventor: Ronald William Keough
  • Publication number: 20110265638
    Abstract: The present invention teaches an insert locking mechanism incorporated into a sub caliber action device, installable within an upper receiver of an AR-15 type firearm, and which interfaces with an upper receiver mounted forward assist for use with such as .22 caliber ammunition and in order to eliminate movement or play of the chamber insert adaptor associated with the substituted sub caliber action. The mechanism includes a generally cylindrical shaped body supported upon the action and exhibiting a plurality of radially projecting and circumferentially extending lugs which are configured to mate and seat within a plurality of grooves circumferentially arrayed within a barrel defined in the upper receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: CMMG, INC.
    Inventors: John L. Overstreet, Charles C. Kelly, Jordan Bowles, Tyson Bradshaw, Craig Pudil, Taz Pfefer
  • Publication number: 20110252957
    Abstract: A sub caliber action device installable within an upper receiver of an AR-15 type firearm which interfaces with an upper receiver mounted forward assist for use with such as .22 caliber ammunition. The device includes a generally elongated receiver plate exhibiting a generally lengthwise extending notched interior established between extending sides, with the notched interior seating a bolt and a forward assist adaptor in reciprocating fashion along the receiver plate between an end-most location and a forward secured chamber adaptor. The adaptor is reconfigurable to inertially and linearly displace a limited distance relative to the bolt support sleeve during full auto firing mode and which influences the bolt against the chamber adaptor during striking of the bolt supported firing pin by the hammer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: CMMG, INC.
    Inventors: John L. Overstreet, Charles C. Kelly
  • Publication number: 20110168008
    Abstract: A trigger assembly for a trigger housing for an M240 Assault Rifle is provided having a switch accessible at the outside of the trigger housing for changing the firing of the rifle between semi-automatic and fully-automatic fire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventors: Robert I. Landies, Thomas M. Hardman, Daniel L Albright, Joshua G. Hershberger
  • Publication number: 20110146484
    Abstract: A striking mechanism for the semi-automatic operation of a cartridge firing firearm includes a receiver, a barrel attached to the receiver and providing a breach, an op rod assembly, and a bolt adapted for reciprocating movement within the receiver and engagable with the breach of the barrel and the face of a cartridge chambered therein. The bolt carries a primary firing pin, and a bolt lock means is pivotally connected to the bolt for selectively locking the bolt within the receiver. A bolt link assembly is pivotally connected to the bolt lock means and to the op rod assembly. The bolt link assembly provides a bolt link transfer pin. An op rod transfer pin is carried by the op rod assembly and can engage the bolt link transfer pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventors: Robert I. Landies, Daniel L. Albright, Joshua G. Hershberger
  • Patent number: 7950178
    Abstract: A striking mechanism for the semi-automatic operation of a cartridge firing firearm includes a receiver, a barrel attached to the receiver and providing a breach, an op rod assembly, and a bolt adapted for reciprocating movement within the receiver and engagable with the breach of the barrel and the face of a cartridge chambered therein. The bolt carries a primary firing pin, and a bolt lock means is pivotally connected to the bolt for selectively locking the bolt within the receiver. A bolt link assembly is pivotally connected to the bolt lock means and to the op rod assembly. The bolt link assembly provides a bolt link transfer pin. An op rod transfer pin is carried by the op rod assembly and can engage the bolt link transfer pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Ohio Ordnance Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert I. Landies, Daniel L. Albright, Joshua G. Hershberger
  • Publication number: 20110061523
    Abstract: A new and useful a semi bolt receiver assembly is provided, that configured for assembly with a rifle base that has a buttstock and pistol grip configured for semi automatic operation. The semi bolt receiver assembly includes a receiver, a bolt and carrier assembly, and a manually operable handle that is coupled with the bolt and carrier assembly in a manner that enables the bolt and carrier assembly to be manipulated by a shooter to charge the rifle (i) while the shooter is maintaining a shooting position and (ii) without removing the shooter's hand from the pistol grip. The semi bolt receiver assembly is particularly useful when configured for assembly with an AR-15 rifle base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventor: Robert Tyler Webb
  • Patent number: 7895933
    Abstract: A semi-automatic pistol is created by the modification of a fully automatic sub-machine gun Sa vz. 61. The semi-automatic pistol is constructed partly from original parts of the Sa vz. 61 sub-machine gun, i.e. barrel, receiver, trigger, trigger lever and pistol grip, partly from modified parts of Sa vz. 61 sub-machine gun, i.e. hammer, interrupter and bolt, and partly from newly manufactured parts, i.e. semi-automatic frame without a groove in the bridge for the release lever and openings in rear stop for retarder assembly and without rails for folding stock on the outside of the rear wall, and a new safety lever with holes and grooves in such a positions that only semi-automatic fire is possible in its forward position. Some parts of the Sa vz. 61 sub-machine gun are removed completely, i.e. original frame, original safety lever, release lever, folding stock and retarder group (bolt hook, weight, counterweight, spring).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Inventor: Tomas Quis
  • Patent number: 7735409
    Abstract: A conversion kit and method for converting the RUGER® 10/22® semi-automatic .22 caliber rim fire rifle to shoot .17 HM 2 cartridges utilizes the original bolt in the receiver and replaces the bolt operating handle with increased weight to replace the original bolt handle along with a .17 caliber barrel to permit the modified rifle to safely fire, eject and reload the .17 caliber cartridges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Magnum Research, Inc.
    Inventor: James A. Tertin
  • Patent number: 7676974
    Abstract: In an automatic rifle which has been converted for non-military purposes to be semi-automatic by the removal of parts that allow its automatic function, additional suppressing elements are provided to ensure that the interruptor remains depressed until the bolt carrier fully passes the striker catch before the striker catch is engaged by the interruptor. This prevents premature connection of the striker catch and the interruptor, which could prevent sufficient striker spring pressure so that the next round can be fired. In one embodiment the trigger mechanism is fitted with an additional suppressing element (10) formed as a side push plate 7 on the bridge (6) of bolt carrier (5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Tomas Quis
    Inventor: Vladimir Zemanek
  • Publication number: 20090000171
    Abstract: A firearm receiver with an extended bridge is created to prevent the fully automatic fire of an assault rifle. The extended bridge receiver has a narrowed magazine well for a single stack removable magazine, safety catch with one or more grooves on its lower left hand side, new sporting stock where grip part and butt-stock part form one unit and barrel extension permanently attached to the muzzle. The receiver can be configured with a rivet on the bridge in a location that prevents backward turning of the safety catch, where the modified safety catch has two positions (i.e. safe and fire), rather than the three positions consistent with a fully automatic firearm. In a second version, the extended bridge lacks a release lever groove. In yet another version, an inseparable, double stack magazine box is used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Inventor: Tomas QUIS
  • Patent number: 7451682
    Abstract: A semi-automatic sporting rifle is created by the modification of a fully automatic assault rifle Sa vz. 58. The semi-automatic rifle is constructed partly from original parts of the Sa vz. 58 assault rifle, i.e. bolt carrier, locking piece, striker, return mechanism, barrel, trigger, interrupter and left hand side striker catch, partly from modified parts of Sa vz. 58 assault rifle, i.e. bolt, trigger mechanism feather and safety catch and partly from newly manufactured parts, i.e. semi-automatic receiver with a narrowed magazine well for a single stack removable magazine with extended bridge, safety catch with one more groove on its lower left hand side, new sporting stock where grip part and butt-stock part form one unit and barrel extension permanently attached to the muzzle. Some parts of the Sa vz. 58 assault rifle are removed completely, i.e. muzzle thread protector, bayonet lug, original receiver, original stock, pistol grip, release lever, trigger lever and right hand side striker catch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Inventor: Tomas Quis
  • Patent number: 7373868
    Abstract: A semi-automatic sporting rifle is created by the modification of a fully automatic assault rifle Sa vz. 58. The semi-automatic rifle is constructed partly from original parts of the Sa vz. 58 assault rifle, i.e. bolt carrier, locking piece, striker, return mechanism, barrel, trigger, interrupter and left hand side striker catch, partly from modified parts of Sa vz. 58 assault rifle, i.e. bolt, trigger mechanism feather and safety catch and partly from newly manufactured parts, i.e. semi-automatic receiver with a narrowed magazine well for a single stack removable magazine with extended bridge, safety catch with one more groove on its lower left hand side, new sporting stock where grip part and butt-stock part form one unit and barrel extension permanently attached to the muzzle. Some parts of the Sa vz. 58 assault rifle are removed completely, i.e. muzzle thread protector, bayonet lug, original receiver, original stock, pistol grip, release, lever, trigger lever and right hand side striker catch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Inventor: Tomas Quis