Patents Assigned to Grip Pod Systems, L.L.C.
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Patent number: 8028457Abstract: 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: February 5, 2010Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: Grip Pod Systems, L.L.C.Inventors: Joseph R. Moody, Joseph D. Gaddini
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Patent number: 7665239Abstract: Devices, systems and methods of canting, tilting, and rotating firearms such as rifles relative to fore grip. One version allows for a rocking and canting of the firearm by pivotally attaching an upper portion of 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. Another canting embodiment allows for an extra sleeve to compress the legs on the fore grip inward allowing the upper pivoted connection of the legs to move within the lower fore grip housing. Embodiments to allow the fore grip to rotate can also made part of the fore grip.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2007Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: Grip Pod Systems, L.L.C.Inventors: Joseph R. Moody, Joseph D. Gaddini
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Patent number: 7658029Abstract: 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: January 23, 2009Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: Grip Pod Systems, L.L.C.Inventors: Joseph R. Moody, Joseph D. Gaddini
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Patent number: 7490429Abstract: 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: July 13, 2006Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignee: Grip Pod Systems, L.L.C.Inventors: Joseph R. Moody, Joseph D. Gaddini
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Publication number: 20080276518Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2008Publication date: November 13, 2008Applicant: Grip Pod Systems, L.L.C.Inventors: Joseph R. Moody, Joseph D. Gaddini
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Publication number: 20080222936Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2008Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: Grip Pod Systems, L.L.C.Inventors: Joseph R. Moody, Joseph D. Gaddini
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Patent number: 7421815Abstract: 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: December 1, 2006Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Assignee: Grip Pod Systems, L.L.C.Inventors: Joseph R. Moody, Joseph D. Gaddini
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Patent number: 7412793Abstract: 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: March 7, 2008Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Assignee: Grip Pod Systems, L.L.C.Inventors: Joseph R. Moody, Joseph D. Gaddini
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Patent number: 7409791Abstract: 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: February 8, 2008Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: Grip Pod Systems, L.L.C.Inventors: Joseph R. Moody, Joseph D. Gaddini
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Patent number: D566219Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2006Date of Patent: April 8, 2008Assignee: Grip Pod Systems, L.L.C.Inventors: Joseph R. Moody, Joseph D. Gaddini
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Patent number: D566220Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2006Date of Patent: April 8, 2008Assignee: Grip Pod Systems, L.L.C.Inventors: Joseph R. Moody, Joseph D. Gaddini
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Patent number: D591822Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2008Date of Patent: May 5, 2009Assignee: Grip Pod Systems, L.L.C.Inventors: Joseph R. Moody, Joseph D. Gaddini
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Patent number: D607079Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2008Date of Patent: December 29, 2009Assignee: Grip Pod Systems, L.L.C.Inventors: Joseph R. Moody, Joseph D. Gaddini
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Patent number: D607959Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2009Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: Grip Pod Systems, L.L.C.Inventors: Joseph R. Moody, Joseph D. Gaddini