Patents Assigned to Blue Force Gear, Inc.
  • Patent number: 9791237
    Abstract: A sling attachment device has a body having a strap facility adapted for attachment of a sling strap, a flexible elongated tether having a first end attached to the body, the tether having a free end opposite the first end, and the body defining a receptacle operable to receive the free end of the tether, such that the tether may be threaded through an aperture on a rifle and received by the receptacle to secure the strap to the rifle. The tether may have a selected first width along at least a portion of its length, and the free end may have a second width greater than the first width. A ball may be attached to the free end. The body may define a channel having a width larger than the first width and smaller than the second width. There may be an aperture adjacent to the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: BLUE FORCE GEAR, INC.
    Inventor: Ashley A. Burnsed, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9737129
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to load carrier systems and associated manufacturing methods. In one embodiment, a load carrier system can include a unitary piece of material. The unitary piece of material can include a body portion comprising a first face side, an opposing face side, a first peripheral edge and an opposing second peripheral edge; and one or more straps comprising a respective extended end, wherein the straps are an integral part of the body portion; wherein the one or more straps are folded over onto the first face side adjacent to the first peripheral edge; and wherein at least one respective end of the one or more straps is fastened to the opposing second peripheral edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: BLUE FORCE GEAR, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen G. Hilliard, Ashley A. Burnsed, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9528807
    Abstract: A grenade pouch lid has a rim engagement feature, and the rim engagement feature is operable to secure the planar body to an object having a disc-shaped rim when the rim engagement feature is urged against the rim. The rim engagement feature may include at least two spaced apart elements defining a space therebetween for receiving the rim. The planar body may include a slot, the slot being operable to receive one end of a strap. The planar body may include a wedge shaped portion, the wedge-shaped portion being opposed to the rim engagement feature. The rim engagement feature and the rim may have the same radius. The planar body may cover the center of the rim when the planar body is secured to the object. The object having a disc-shaped rim may be a 40 mm grenade. A grenade pouch is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: BLUE FORCE GEAR, INC.
    Inventors: Ashley A. Burnsed, Jr., Stephen G. Hilliard
  • Patent number: 9528795
    Abstract: A sling attachment device has a body having a strap facility adapted for attachment of a sling strap, a flexible elongated tether having a first end attached to the body, the tether having a free end opposite the first end, and the body defining a receptacle operable to receive the free end of the tether, such that the tether may be threaded through an aperture on a rifle and received by the receptacle to secure the strap to the rifle. The tether may have a selected first width along at least a portion of its length, and the free end may have a second width greater than the first width. A ball may be attached to the free end. The body may define a channel having a width larger than the first width and smaller than the second width. There may be an aperture adjacent to the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: BLUE FORCE GEAR, INC.
    Inventor: Ashley A. Burnsed, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9295319
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to load carrier systems and associated manufacturing methods. In one embodiment, a load carrier system can include a unitary piece of material. The unitary piece of material can include a body portion comprising a first face side, an opposing face side, a first peripheral edge and an opposing second peripheral edge; and one or more straps comprising a respective extended end, wherein the straps are an integral part of the body portion; wherein the one or more straps are folded over onto the first face side adjacent to the first peripheral edge; and wherein at least one respective end of the one or more straps is fastened to the opposing second peripheral edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: BLUE FORCE GEAR, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen G. Hilliard, Ashley A. Burnsed, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8733601
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention can provide systems, methods, and apparatus for supporting a firearm from a person can be provided. For example, in one embodiment, a sling system for an object, such as a firearm or weapon, can be provided. The sling system can include a sling operable to mount an object to a portion of a person's body, wherein the sling comprises at least one adjustment loop. The sling system can also include an adjuster mounted to a portion of the at least one adjustment loop. Furthermore, the sling system can include a quick tab adjuster operable to change the size of the at least one adjustment loop, wherein the length of the sling can be changed when the sling is mounted to a portion of a person's body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Blue Force Gear, Inc.
    Inventor: Ashley A. Burnsed, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8720762
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to load carrier systems and associated manufacturing methods. In one embodiment, a load carrier system can include a unitary piece of material. The unitary piece of material can include a body portion comprising a first face side, an opposing face side, a first peripheral edge and an opposing second peripheral edge; and one or more straps comprising a respective extended end, wherein the straps are an integral part of the body portion; wherein the one or more straps are folded over onto the first face side adjacent to the first peripheral edge; and wherein at least one respective end of the one or more straps is fastened to the opposing second peripheral edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Blue Force Gear, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen G. Hilliard, Ashley A. Burnsed, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20130333168
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a detachable swivel and associated mount. In one embodiment, a detachable swivel can be provided. The detachable swivel can include a housing with an axial cavity; at least one retention device; and an internal body operable to mount within the axial cavity, the internal body operable to contact the at least one retention device, wherein the internal body axially translates within the axial cavity between a first position and a second position; wherein an axial force applied to a portion of the internal body and away from the housing causes the internal body to translate between the first and second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: Blue Force Gear, Inc.
    Inventor: Ashley A. Burnsed, JR.
  • Publication number: 20130299531
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention can provide systems, methods, and apparatus for supporting a firearm from a person can be provided. For example, in one embodiment, a sling system for an object, such as a firearm or weapon, can be provided. The sling system can include a sling operable to mount an object to a portion of a person's body, wherein the sling comprises at least one adjustment loop. The sling system can also include an adjuster mounted to a portion of the at least one adjustment loop. Furthermore, the sling system can include a quick tab adjuster operable to change the size of the at least one adjustment loop, wherein the length of the sling can be changed when the sling is mounted to a portion of a person's body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: Blue Force Gear, Inc.
    Inventor: Blue Force Gear, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8516732
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a detachable swivel and associated mount. In one embodiment, a detachable swivel can be provided. The detachable swivel can include a housing with an axial cavity; at least one retention device; and an internal body operable to mount within the axial cavity, the internal body operable to contact the at least one retention device, wherein the internal body axially translates within the axial cavity between a first position and a second position; wherein an axial force applied to a portion of the internal body and away from the housing causes the internal body to translate between the first and second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Blue Force Gear, Inc.
    Inventor: Ashley A. Burnsed, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8430285
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention can provide systems, methods, and apparatus for supporting a firearm from a person can be provided. For example, in one embodiment, a sling system for an object, such as a firearm or weapon, can be provided. The sling system can include a sling operable to mount an object to a portion of a person's body, wherein the sling comprises at least one adjustment loop. The sling system can also include an adjuster mounted to a portion of the at least one adjustment loop. Furthermore, the sling system can include a quick tab adjuster operable to change the size of the at least one adjustment loop, wherein the length of the sling can be changed when the sling is mounted to a portion of a person's body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Blue Force Gear, Inc.
    Inventor: Ashley A. Burnsed, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20120318834
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to load carrier systems and associated manufacturing methods. In one embodiment, a load carrier system can include a unitary piece of material. The unitary piece of material can include a body portion comprising a first face side, an opposing face side, a first peripheral edge and an opposing second peripheral edge; and one or more straps comprising a respective extended end, wherein the straps are an integral part of the body portion; wherein the one or more straps are folded over onto the first face side adjacent to the first peripheral edge; and wherein at least one respective end of the one or more straps is fastened to the opposing second peripheral edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: BLUE FORCE GEAR, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen G. Hilliard, Ashley A. Burnsed, JR.
  • Publication number: 20120318835
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to load carrier systems and associated manufacturing methods. In one embodiment, a load carrier system can include a unitary piece of material. The unitary piece of material can include a body portion comprising a first face side, an opposing face side, a first peripheral edge and an opposing second peripheral edge; and one or more straps comprising a respective extended end, wherein the straps are an integral part of the body portion; wherein the one or more straps are folded over onto the first face side adjacent to the first peripheral edge; and wherein at least one respective end of the one or more straps is fastened to the opposing second peripheral edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2011
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: BLUE FORCE GEAR, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen G. Hilliard, Ashley A. Burnsed, JR.
  • Publication number: 20120174458
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a detachable swivel and associated mount. In one embodiment, a detachable swivel can be provided. The detachable swivel can include a housing with an axial cavity; at least one retention device; and an internal body operable to mount within the axial cavity, the internal body operable to contact the at least one retention device, wherein the internal body axially translates within the axial cavity between a first position and a second position; wherein an axial force applied to a portion of the internal body and away from the housing causes the internal body to translate between the first and second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: BLUE FORCE GEAR, INC.
    Inventor: Ashley A. Burnsed, JR.
  • Patent number: D690503
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Blue Force Gear, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen Glenn Hilliard
  • Patent number: D690930
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Blue Force Gear, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen Glenn Hilliard
  • Patent number: D710088
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Blue Force Gear, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen Glenn Hilliard
  • Patent number: D721805
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Blue Force Gear, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen Glenn Hilliard
  • Patent number: D725312
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Blue Force Gear, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen G. Hilliard
  • Patent number: D767824
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: BLUE FORCE GEAR, INC.
    Inventor: Stephen G. Hilliard