Patents Assigned to Grip Pod System, LLC
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Patent number: 8136284Abstract: Adapter devices, apparatus, systems and methods of allowing a firearm to be supported by a foldable fore grip/gun handle. The fore grip gun handle can have bipod type legs that can be extendable from the handle. The fore grip handle can be just a vertical extension. The adapter can allow for the fore grip/gun handle to move from a fold back position along the bottom of the firearm so that the firearm can be easily carried, and the adapter to can allow for the handle to move down to a vertical support position beneath the firearm when the firearm is to be used. The adapter can also support a light in both a folded position and in a downwardly extended position, where light can be aimed forward, rearward to the side and/or pointed down from the firearm. The adapter can allow for a dual functioning component that can be either or both a fore grip and/or a light source.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2010Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: Grip Pod Systems, LLCInventors: Joseph R. Moody, Joseph D. Gaddini
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Patent number: 8069603Abstract: Devices, systems and methods of canting firearms such as rifles relative to fore grip having extendable and expanded legs. One version allows for a rocking and canting of the firearm by pivotally attaching an upper portion of the expanded legs. Another version allows for a separate canting member to be clamped to both the upper portion of a vertical fore grip and to the lower mounting rail of the firearm. The canting member has portions that cant (move to the left or to the right) relative to one another. An operator can cant the firearm in a free-state or to fixed positions as desired.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2009Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Grip Pod Systems, LLCInventors: Joseph R. Moody, Joseph D. Gaddini
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Patent number: 7987625Abstract: Devices, and methods of extending legs from vertical fore grip handles on firearms, such as rifles, to different height positions. The vertical fore grip can include expandable bipod legs. The legs can be individually extended to different lengths by moving telescoping rod members in leg housings from retracted positions to extended positions. A lever switch can allow for the legs to be locked into the different extended positions, and depressing the switch can allow for the legs to go back to the retracted positions. Anti-rotation pins and slots can prevent the telescoping members from rotating relative to the legs.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2010Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Grip Pod Systems, LLCInventors: Joseph R. Moody, Joseph D. Gaddini
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Patent number: 7987623Abstract: Adapter devices, apparatus, systems and methods of allowing a firearm to be supported by a foldable fore grip/gun handle. The fore grip gun handle can have bipod type legs that can be extendable from the handle. The fore grip handle can be just a vertical extension. The adapter can allow for the fore grip/gun handle to move from a fold back position along the bottom of the firearm so that the firearm can be easily carried, and the adapter to can allow for the handle to move down to a vertical support position beneath the firearm when the firearm is to be used. The adapter can also support a light in both a folded position and in a downwardly extended position, where light can be aimed forward, rearward to the side and/or pointed down from the firearm. The adapter can allow for a dual functioning component that can be either or both a fore grip and/or a light source.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2010Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Grip Pod Systems, LLCInventors: Joseph R. Moody, Joseph D. Gaddini, Mark Best
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Patent number: 7900390Abstract: Devices, and methods of attaching accessory mounts to vertical fore grip handles on firearms, such as rifles. The accessory mounts can be molded to extend off of the handles. The accessory mounts can attach to the handles by interlocking plugs and slots. The accessory mount can have rails so that an accessory can attach to the rails on the accessory mount. The accessory can include lights, lasers, bayonets, sights, scopes, and the like. The vertical fore grip can be an elongated handle fixed to the firearm. The vertical fore grip can be an elongated handle that is detachable from beneath rails on the firearm. The vertical fore grip can include expandable bipod legs.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2009Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: Grip Pod Systems, LLCInventors: Joseph R. Moody, Joseph D. Gaddini
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Patent number: 7891126Abstract: Devices, systems and methods of canting firearms such as rifles relative to fore grip having extendable and expanded legs. One version allows for a rocking and canting of the firearm by pivotally attaching an upper portion of the expanded legs. Another version allows for a separate canting member to be clamped to both the upper portion of a vertical fore grip and to the lower mounting rail of the firearm. The canting member has portions that cant (move to the left or to the right) relative to one another. An operator can cant the firearm in a free-state or to fixed positions as desired.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2008Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Grip Pod Systems, LLCInventors: Joseph R. Moody, Joseph D. Gaddini
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Patent number: 7861451Abstract: Adapter devices, apparatus, systems and methods of allowing a firearm to be supported by a foldable fore grip/gun handle. The fore grip gun handle can have bipod type legs that can be extendable from the handle. The fore grip handle can be just a vertical extension. The adapter can allow for the fore grip/gun handle to move from a fold back position along the bottom of the firearm so that the firearm can be easily carried, and the adapter to can allow for the handle to move down to a vertical support position beneath the firearm when the firearm is to be used. The adapter can also support a light in both a folded position and in a downwardly extended position, where light can be aimed forward, rearward to the side and/or pointed down from the firearm. The adapter can allow for a dual functioning component that can be either or both a fore grip and/or a light source.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2007Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: Grip Pod Systems, LLCInventors: Joseph R. Moody, Joseph D. Gaddini
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Patent number: 7861452Abstract: Devices, and methods of extending legs from vertical fore grip handles on firearms, such as rifles, to different height positions. The vertical fore grip can include expandable bipod legs. The legs can be individually extended to different lengths by moving telescoping rod members in leg housings from retracted positions to extended positions. A lever switch can allow for the legs to be locked into the different extended positions, and depressing the switch can allow for the legs to go back to the retracted positions. Anti-rotation pins and slots can prevent the telescoping members from rotating relative to the legs.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2009Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: Grip Pods Systems, LLCInventors: Joseph R. Moody, Joseph D. Gaddini
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Patent number: 7743545Abstract: Devices, and methods of extending legs from vertical fore grip handles on firearms, such as rifles, to different height positions. The vertical fore grip can include expandable bipod legs. The legs can be individually extended to different lengths by moving telescoping rod members in leg housings from retracted positions to extended positions. A lever switch can allow for the legs to be locked into the different extended positions, and depressing the switch can allow for the legs to go back to the retracted positions. Anti-rotation pins and slots can prevent the telescoping members from rotating relative to the legs.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2007Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Grip Pod Systems, LLCInventors: Joseph R. Moody, Joseph D Gaddini
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Patent number: 7685756Abstract: Devices, systems and methods of using an ergonomic fore grip/gun handle with a concealable and collapsible bipod. One version can have a tubular recess consisting of a first cylindrical cutout housing the bipod legs when concealed and a sliding piston that deploys the legs and a second cylindrical cutout housing a release mechanism and a void space for other accessories. The release mechanism has a compression spring positioned between the piston assembly and the bottom of the first cylindrical cutout and the compression spring. The legs are connected to the bottom of the piston assembly via a hinge and spring that when released from confinement within the fore grip, causes the legs to expand outward until fully deployed. Telescoping legs allow adjustment of leg length for use on uneven terrain. The grip portion has an outer surface with a flat surface on sides of the grip to provide a more stable grip, assist in orienting the mounted weapon and support pressure pads for lights.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2008Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: Grip Pod Systems, LLCInventors: Joseph R. Moody, Joseph D. Gaddini
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Patent number: 7669357Abstract: Devices, systems and methods of canting firearms such as rifles relative to fore grip having extendable and expanded legs. One version allows for a rocking and canting of the firearm by pivotally attaching an upper portion of the expanded legs. Another version allows for a separate canting member to be clamped to both the upper portion of a vertical fore grip and to the lower mounting rail of the firearm. The canting member has portions that cant (move to the left or to the right) relative to one another. An operator can cant the firearm in a free-state or to fixed positions as desired.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2008Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: Grip Pod Systems, LLCInventors: Joseph R. Moody, Joseph D. Gaddini
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Patent number: 7658030Abstract: Devices, systems and methods of using an ergonomic fore grip/gun handle with a concealable and collapsible bipod. One version can have a tubular recess consisting of a first cylindrical cutout housing the bipod legs when concealed and a sliding piston that deploys the legs and a second cylindrical cutout housing a release mechanism and a void space for other accessories. The release mechanism has a compression spring positioned between the piston assembly and the bottom of the first cylindrical cutout and the compression spring. The legs are connected to the bottom of the piston assembly via a hinge and spring that when released from confinement within the fore grip, causes the legs to expand outward until fully deployed. Telescoping legs allow adjustment of leg length for use on uneven terrain. The grip portion has an outer surface with a flat surface on sides of the grip to provide a more stable grip, assist in orienting the mounted weapon and support pressure pads for lights.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2008Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: Grip Pod Systems, LLCInventors: Joseph R. Moody, Joseph D. Gaddini
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Publication number: 20100018101Abstract: Devices, systems and methods of using an ergonomic fore grip/gun handle with a concealable and collapsible bipod. One version can have a tubular recess consisting of a first cylindrical cutout housing the bipod legs when concealed and a sliding piston that deploys the legs and a second cylindrical cutout housing a release mechanism and a void space for other accessories. The release mechanism has a compression spring positioned between the piston assembly and the bottom of the first cylindrical cutout and the compression spring. The legs are connected to the bottom of the piston assembly via a hinge and spring that when released from confinement within the fore grip, causes the legs to expand outward until fully deployed. Telescoping legs allow adjustment of leg length for use on uneven terrain. The grip portion has an outer surface with a flat surface on sides of the grip to provide a more stable grip, assist in orienting the mounted weapon and support pressure pads for lights.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2009Publication date: January 28, 2010Applicant: GRIP POD SYSTEMS, LLC.Inventors: Joseph R. Moody, Joseph D. Gaddini
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Publication number: 20100005696Abstract: Devices, and methods of extending legs from vertical fore grip handles on firearms, such as rifles, to different height positions. The vertical fore grip can include expandable bipod legs. The legs can be individually extended to different lengths by moving telescoping rod members in leg housings from retracted positions to extended positions. A lever switch can allow for the legs to be locked into the different extended positions, and depressing the switch can allow for the legs to go back to the retracted positions. Anti-rotation pins and slots can prevent the telescoping members from rotating relative to the legs.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: GRIP POD SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Joseph R. Moody, Joseph D. Gaddini
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Patent number: 7568304Abstract: Devices, and methods of attaching accessory mounts to vertical fore grip handles on firearms, such as rifles. The accessory mounts can be molded to extend off of the handles. The accessory mounts can attach to the handles by interlocking plugs and slots. The accessory mount can have rails so that an accessory can attach to the rails on the accessory mount. The accessory can include lights, lasers, bayonets, sights, scopes, and the like. The vertical fore grip can be an elongated handle fixed to the firearm. The vertical fore grip can be an elongated handle that is detachable from beneath rails on the firearm. The vertical fore grip can include expandable bipod legs.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2007Date of Patent: August 4, 2009Assignee: Grip Pod System, LLCInventors: Joseph R. Moody, Joseph D. Gaddini
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Patent number: D597165Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2009Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: Grip Pod Systems, LLCInventors: Joseph R. Moody, Joseph D. Gaddini
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Patent number: D608408Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2009Date of Patent: January 19, 2010Assignee: Grip Pod Systems, LLCInventors: Joseph R. Moody, Joseph D. Gaddini
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Patent number: D609768Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2007Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: Grip Pod Systems, LLCInventors: Joseph R. Moody, Joseph D. Gaddini
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Patent number: D617863Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2009Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Grip Pod Systems, LLCInventors: Joseph R. Moody, Joseph D. Gaddini
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Patent number: D635216Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2009Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Grip Pod Systems, LLCInventors: Joseph R. Moody, Joseph D. Gaddini