Patents Assigned to Colt Canada Corporation
  • Patent number: 9879941
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing power to an accessory on a firearm, the method including the steps of: detecting an accessory when attached to said firearm through actuation of a magnetic switch magnetically coupled to a magnet in the accessory via a pin located in the firearm and providing a power path with said accessory; and providing power to said accessory from a secondary source of power should power be required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: COLT CANADA CORPORATION
    Inventors: David Walter Compton, Gary Edward Crocker
  • Patent number: 9255767
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing power to an accessory on a firearm, the method including the steps of: detecting an accessory when attached to said firearm through actuation of a magnetic switch magnetically coupled to a magnet in the accessory via a pin located in the firearm and providing a power path with said accessory; and providing power to said accessory from a secondary source of power should power be required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: COLT CANADA CORPORATION
    Inventors: David Walter Compton, Gary Edward Crocker
  • Patent number: 9255769
    Abstract: A method, apparatus and system for networking and powering accessories to a firearm or weapon wherein the accessories are conductively powered from the rail via at least one pin having a tungsten carbide surface and data is transferred between the accessories and the rail via conductive coupling using the at least one pin. In one embodiment, a weapon is provided, the weapon having: an upper receiver; a lower receiver, the upper receiver being removably mounted to the lower receiver; a powered accessory removably mounted to a rail of the upper receiver; and an apparatus for conductively networking a microcontroller of the powered accessory to a microcontroller of the upper receiver and a microcontroller of the lower receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: COLT CANADA CORPORATION
    Inventors: David Walter Compton, Brenton Stewart Teed
  • Patent number: 9255768
    Abstract: A method, apparatus and system for networking accessories to a firearm or weapon wherein the accessories are conductively powered from the rail and data is transferred between the accessories and the rail via conductive coupling. In one embodiment, a weapon is provided, the weapon having: an upper receiver; a lower receiver; a powered accessory mounted to a rail of the upper receiver; and an apparatus for conductively networking a microcontroller of the powered accessory to a microcontroller of the upper receiver and a microcontroller of the lower receiver, wherein the data is exclusively provided to the powered accessory from the rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: COLT CANADA CORPORATION
    Inventors: David Walter Compton, Brenton Stewart Teed
  • Patent number: 8806794
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing power to an accessory on a firearm, the method including the steps of: detecting an accessory when attached to said firearm through actuation of a magnetic switch magnetically coupled to a magnet in the accessory via a pin located in the firearm and providing a power path with said accessory; and providing power to said accessory from a secondary source of power should power be required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Colt Canada Corporation
    Inventors: David Walter Compton, Gary Edward Crocker
  • Patent number: 8713840
    Abstract: A method and system for an inductively powering rail on a firearm to power accessories such as: telescopic sights, tactical sights, laser sighting modules, and night vision scopes. This is achieved by having primary and secondary electromagnets (U-Cores) on both the inductively powering rail and the accessory. Once the electromagnets are in contact, the accessory is able to obtain power through induction via the inductively powering rail. Accessories may be attached to various fixture points on the inductively powering rail and are detected by the firearm when attached and detached. When attached, power and data communications may flow between the accessory and a master CPU located on the firearm. Accessories that are attached to the inductively powering rail and have rechargeable power systems may be recharged via the inductive power rail. Further, accessories that have power that is not needed may be transferred to other accessories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Colt Canada Corporation
    Inventors: David Walter Compton, Gary Edward Crocker
  • Patent number: 8561339
    Abstract: A method and system for an inductively powering rail on a firearm to power accessories such as: telescopic sights, tactical sights, laser sighting modules, and night vision scopes. This is achieved by having primary and secondary electromagnets (U-Cores) on both the inductively powering rail and the accessory. Once the electromagnets are in contact, the accessory is able to obtain power through induction via the inductively powering rail. Accessories may be attached to various fixture points on the inductively powering rail and are detected by the firearm when attached and detached. When attached, power and data communications may flow between the accessory and a master CPU located on the firearm. Accessories that are attached to the inductively powering rail and have rechargeable power systems may be recharged via the inductive power rail. Further, accessories that have power that is not needed may be transferred to other accessories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Colt Canada Corporation
    Inventors: David Walter Compton, Gary Edward Crocker
  • Patent number: 8371055
    Abstract: A method and system for an inductively powering rail on a firearm to power accessories such as: telescopic sights, tactical sights, laser sighting modules, and night vision scopes. This is achieved by having primary and secondary electromagnets (U-Cores) on both the inductively powering rail and the accessory. Once the electromagnets are in contact, the accessory is able to obtain power through induction via the inductively powering rail. Accessories may be attached to various fixture points on the inductively powering rail and are detected by the firearm when attached and detached. When attached, power and data communications may flow between the accessory and a master CPU located on the firearm. Accessories that are attached to the inductively powering rail and have rechargeable power systems may be recharged via the inductive power rail. Further, accessories that have power that is not needed may be transferred to other accessories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Colt Canada Corporation
    Inventors: David Walter Compton, Gary Edward Crocker
  • Patent number: 8342071
    Abstract: There is provided a flash suppressor for use with a firearm to attenuate muzzle flash. The flash suppressor can be used in conjunction with attachments, and provides mounting and alignment means therefore. In an embodiment, the flash suppressor comprises: a generally cylindrical body having a longitudinal axis, a muzzle end, and an exit end; a passage extending through the body and along the longitudinal axis; and a set of apertures. The passage includes: a mount portion for mounting the flash suppressor to the firearm muzzle; a transition portion; an intermediate portion; and a truncated conical portion having a diameter that increases toward the exit end. The transition portion joins the mount portion and the intermediate portion, and the intermediate portion joins the transition portion and the truncated conical portion. The apertures extend through the body of the flash suppressor and into the truncated conical portion, and channel propellant gases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Colt Canada Corporation
    Inventor: Thomas Hortobagyi
  • Patent number: 8336438
    Abstract: An electro-mechanical firearm trigger mechanism for controlling the rate of fire for a firearm in automatic firing mode. The controlling being achieved through the use of a solenoid directed by a computer processor. The computer processor being connected to multiple sensors to instruct the solenoid on a rate of fire or to disengage automatic fire if needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Colt Canada Corporation
    Inventors: David Walter Compton, Brenton Stewart Teed
  • Patent number: 8156855
    Abstract: A firearm attachable bullet trap for use on a gas operated firearm having a compensator attached to the barrel. The bullet trap captures bullets from live rounds and provides an visual and tactile indication of live rounds having been fired. The bullet trap is designed for the shooting of blank rounds, but is adapted to handle live rounds having a bullet in a semi-automatic or automatic firearm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Colt Canada Corporation
    Inventor: Ian James Anderson
  • Publication number: 20110259183
    Abstract: An electro-mechanical firearm trigger mechanism for controlling the rate of fire for a firearm in automatic firing mode. The controlling being achieved through the use of a solenoid directed by a computer processor. The computer processor being connected to multiple sensors to instruct the solenoid on a rate of fire or to disengage automatic fire if needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2010
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: COLT CANADA CORPORATION
    Inventors: David Walter COMPTON, Brenton Stewart TEED
  • Publication number: 20110173865
    Abstract: A method and system for an inductively powering rail on a firearm to power accessories such as: telescopic sights, tactical sights, laser sighting modules, and night vision scopes. This is achieved by having primary and secondary electromagnets (U-Cores) on both the inductively powering rail and the accessory. Once the electromagnets are in contact, the accessory is able to obtain power through induction via the inductively powering rail. Accessories may be attached to various fixture points on the inductively powering rail and are detected by the firearm when attached and detached. When attached, power and data communications may flow between the accessory and a master CPU located on the firearm. Accessories that are attached to the inductively powering rail and have rechargeable power systems may be recharged via the inductive power rail. Further, accessories that have power that is not needed may be transferred to other accessories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: Colt Canada Corporation
    Inventors: David Walter Compton, Gary Edward Crocker
  • Publication number: 20100294118
    Abstract: There is provided a flash suppressor for use with a firearm to attenuate muzzle flash. The flash suppressor can be used in conjunction with attachments, and provides mounting and alignment means therefore. In an embodiment, the flash suppressor comprises: a generally cylindrical body having a longitudinal axis, a muzzle end, and an exit end; a passage extending through the body and along the longitudinal axis; and a set of apertures. The passage includes: a mount portion for mounting the flash suppressor to the firearm muzzle; a transition portion; an intermediate portion; and a truncated conical portion having a diameter that increases toward the exit end. The transition portion joins the mount portion and the intermediate portion, and the intermediate portion joins the transition portion and the truncated conical portion. The apertures extend through the body of the flash suppressor and into the truncated conical portion, and channel propellant gases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2009
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: COLT CANADA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Thomas HORTOBAGYI
  • Publication number: 20100281747
    Abstract: A firearm attachable bullet trap for use on a gas operated firearm having a compensator attached to the barrel. The bullet trap captures bullets from live rounds and provides an visual and tactile indication of live rounds having been fired. The bullet trap is designed for the shooting of blank rounds, but is adapted to handle live rounds having a bullet in a semi-automatic or automatic firearm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2009
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: COLT CANADA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Ian James ANDERSON
  • Publication number: 20090084015
    Abstract: A round counter assembly for a firearm is provided. The round counter assembly has a pin for connecting a barrel assembly to a receiver portion of the firearm, a housing connected to the pin, a sensor in the housing for detecting the firing of ammunition from the firearm by a user, and a data processor in the housing connected to the sensor for receiving and storing data related to the firearm. The data can include some or all of the following: a count of the number of rounds of the ammunition fired from the firearm, frequency of firing the firearm, time of firing, angle of firing trajectory, identity of the firearm, or identity of the user. The data can be collected wirelessly, for example via a handheld device brought into proximity with the assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: COLT CANADA CORPORATION
    Inventors: David W. Compton, Jeffrey D. MacLeod
  • Patent number: 7360478
    Abstract: A launcher which can be readily converted for use by either a right-handed or left-handed shot. The launcher has a receiver with upper and lower extensions extending forwardly from the receiver body. A barrel is pivotally mounted near forward portions of the extensions, in one of two positions, such that in one position it is pivotable from a home position aligned with the receiver and the extensions between the two extensions, to a load position with the breech of the barrel to the left, and such that in the other position it is pivotable from the home position, to a load position with the breech to the right. One way of accomplishing this is with a barrel support bracket to which the barrel is pivotally mounted, with the barrel support bracket being secured at or near the front of the receiver extensions, and being rotatable between two positions, each corresponding to a different swing direction for the barrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Colt Canada Corporation
    Inventors: David Walter Compton, Stephen John Sajkowski, Gwyn Morgan
  • Publication number: 20070051236
    Abstract: The trigger mechanism allows the firearm to operate in a closed-bolt mode during semi-automatic fire and in an open-bolt mode during automatic fire. The mode change occurs only after the first round is discharged after the selector has been moved instead of when the selector switch is moved, thus avoiding undesirable mechanism noise or motion at the time of selecting the firing mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2006
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Applicant: Colt Canada Corporation
    Inventors: G. Groves, E. Franklin