Patents Assigned to LaserMax, Inc.
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Patent number: 8720102Abstract: A method of controlling a target marking system includes emitting a beam with a beam source associated with a target marker. The method also includes sensing movement of the target marker, and modifying operation of the beam source based on the sensed movement. Such modification changes a characteristic of the emitted beam.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2011Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: LaserMax, Inc.Inventors: Michael W. Allen, Daniel Balonek
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Publication number: 20140124683Abstract: A laser weapon system includes a chamber configured to direct a post-detonation gas flow between a first mirror and a second mirror, and an ejectable ammunition cartridge containing a first gas and a second gas. The cartridge is fluidly connected to the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: LASERMAX, INC.Inventor: Lasermax, Inc.
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Patent number: 8713844Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a firearm which may include a frame with a first outer wall, and a second outer wall opposite the first outer wall. A laser module may be disposed between the first and second outer walls. An alignment pin may be in communication with the first outer wall and may be configured to move the laser module relative to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2013Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Lasermax IncInventors: Jeffrey D. Tuller, Jr., Jeffrey W. Mock, John A. Kowalczyk, Jr.
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Patent number: 8695267Abstract: A laser sight is embedded in a mounting rail otherwise used for attaching accessories to small arms discharge devices such as pistols or rifles. The mounting rail has a transverse profile that extends along an axis of the mounting rail for engaging mating features of the accessories. The laser sight is located at least partly within the transverse profile of the mounting rail and has a sighting axis that extends substantially parallel to the axis of the mounting rail.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2010Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: LaserMax, Inc.Inventor: William R. Houde-Walter
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Patent number: 8683731Abstract: A firearm laser sight alignment assembly includes a laser module for emitting a beam along an optical axis, the laser module having an outer seat. The alignment assembly encompasses a resilient grommet mechanically engaging the outer seat in a first adhesive free interference fit. The grommet includes an external seat sized to form adhesive free interferences fits with a laser cover and the housing, as the laser cover engages the housing to retain the grommet with respect to the housing and the laser cover. Upon operable assembly, the interference fits substantially preclude axial and longitudinal movement between the grommet and the laser module as well as the grommet and the laser cover and housing, while allowing angular movement of the laser module to a desired alignment position.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2011Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Lasermax, Inc.Inventors: John Kowalczyk, Jeffrey Tuller, Jeffrey Mock
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Publication number: 20130145672Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a firearm which may include a frame with a first outer wall, and a second outer wall opposite the first outer wall. A laser module may be disposed between the first and second outer walls. An alignment pin may be in communication with the first outer wall and may be configured to move the laser module relative to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2013Publication date: June 13, 2013Applicant: LASERMAX, INC.Inventor: Lasermax, Inc.
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Patent number: 8458944Abstract: A firearm system includes a foregrip removably mountable to a firearm, the foregrip having a programmable button controlling at least one of an accessory of the firearm and a component of the foregrip.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2012Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: LaserMax, Inc.Inventor: William R. Houde-Walter
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Patent number: 8413362Abstract: A mounting rail assembly is provided for firearms, wherein the assembly includes a mounting rail, an electrical input contact, an electrical output contact and an embedded conductor electrically connecting the input contact and the output contact. Control circuitry can be embedded within the mounting rail to provide for data and power transmission at the electrical contacts. The mounting rail assembly can be integrated into a firearm, or can include a receptor channel for cooperatively engaging an existing mounting rail of the firearm.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2009Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Lasermax, Inc.Inventor: William R. Houde-Walter
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Publication number: 20130074351Abstract: A firearm laser sight alignment assembly includes a laser module for emitting a beam along an optical axis, the laser module having an outer seat. The alignment assembly encompasses a resilient grommet mechanically engaging the outer seat in a first adhesive free interference fit. The grommet includes an external seat sized to form adhesive free interferences fits with a laser cover and the housing, as the laser cover engages the housing to retain the grommet with respect to the housing and the laser cover. Upon operable assembly, the interference fits substantially preclude axial and longitudinal movement between the grommet and the laser module as well as the grommet and the laser cover and housing, while allowing angular movement of the laser module to a desired alignment position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2011Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: LASERMAX, INC.Inventors: John Kowalczyk, Jeffrey Tuller, Jeffrey Mock
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Patent number: 8322263Abstract: A laser weapon system includes a chamber configured to direct a post-detonation gas flow between a first mirror and a second mirror, and an ejectable ammunition cartridge containing a first gas and a second gas. The cartridge is fluidly connected to the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2008Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: LaserMax, Inc.Inventor: William R. Houde-Walter
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Patent number: 8225542Abstract: A firearm system includes a foregrip removably mountable to a firearm, the foregrip having a programmable button controlling at least one of an accessory of the firearm and a component of the foregrip.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2009Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Lasermax, Inc.Inventor: William R. Houde-Walter
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Patent number: 8168952Abstract: A portable target marker includes a quantum cascade laser configured to generate a thermal infrared beam. The target marker also includes a driver operably connected to the quantum cascade laser and configured to pulse the beam at a desired repetition rate. The pulsed beam intersects a target. The target marker further includes a thermal imager configured to form a visible image of the pulsed beam intersecting the target.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2011Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: LaserMax, Inc.Inventor: Susan Houde-Walter
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Patent number: 8067734Abstract: A method of marking a target includes intersecting a thermal infrared beam from a handheld housing at room temperature with the target, a portion of a beam path extending from the housing to the target being substantially optically direct. The method also includes viewing the intersected beam with a remote thermal imaging device.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2010Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: LaserMax, Inc.Inventor: Susan Houde-Walter
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Publication number: 20110286488Abstract: A laser weapon system includes a chamber configured to direct a post-detonation gas flow between a first mirror and a second mirror, and an ejectable ammunition cartridge containing a first gas and a second gas. The cartridge is fluidly connected to the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2008Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: LaserMax, Inc.Inventor: William R. Houde-Walter
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Publication number: 20110252681Abstract: A laser sighting device for a semi-automatic handgun having a recoil spring guide chamber housing a recoil spring surrounding a spring guide. The laser sighting device includes a pulse modulated laser received within the spring guide, having an input and a light output for emitting a pulse modulated laser light aligned with a path of a bullet fired by the handgun; and a sensor for detecting firing of the handgun, having an output coupled to the input of the pulse modulated laser. When the sensor detects the handgun has been fired, the output of the sensor triggers the pulse modulated laser to emit a train of pulses of laser light.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: LASERMAX, INC.Inventors: William R. Houde-Walter, Michael Allen, Jeffrey Mock, Daniel Balonek, Christopher A. Gagliano
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Publication number: 20110047851Abstract: A sight assembly for a firearm includes a foregrip removably attachable to the firearm, a first light source disposed within the foregrip, and a different second light source disposed within the foregrip. The assembly also includes a power source electrically connected to the first and second light sources, and a control circuit configured to control activation of the first and second light sources.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2008Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicant: LaserMax, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Mock, Christopher Gagliano, Richard Currier, Susan Houde-Walter, William R. Houde-Walter
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Publication number: 20110010979Abstract: A mounting rail assembly is provided for firearms, wherein the assembly includes a mounting rail, an electrical input contact, an electrical output contact and an embedded conductor electrically connecting the input contact and the output contact. Control circuitry can be embedded within the mounting rail to provide for data and power transmission at the electrical contacts. The mounting rail assembly can be integrated into a firearm, or can include a receptor channel for cooperatively engaging an existing mounting rail of the firearm.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2009Publication date: January 20, 2011Applicant: LaserMax, Inc.Inventor: William R. Houde-Walter
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Patent number: 7818911Abstract: A handheld target marker is provided, wherein the target marker includes a housing retaining a gas laser, a collimating or focusing lens, a driver and a power supply. The laser produces a thermal infrared beam which can be selectively directed to impinge upon a target. The impinging beam is viewable by a thermal imager. The handheld target marker operates at ambient temperatures and incorporates the driver and power supply necessary for operation of the laser, wherein the beam can be pulsed for enhancing imaging on the thermal imager.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2007Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: LaserMax, Inc.Inventors: William R. Houde-Walter, Susan Houde-Walter, Jeffrey Mock, Jeffrey Wolinski, Brian Olmsted, Christopher Gagliano
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Publication number: 20100229448Abstract: A sight assembly removably attachable to a firearm includes a foregrip, a quantum cascade laser disposed within the foregrip, and a power source operably connected to the quantum cascade laser.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2010Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: LaserMax, Inc.Inventors: Susan Houde-Walter, Jeffrey Mock, Christopher Gagliano, William R. Houde-Walter
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Patent number: 7743547Abstract: A laser sight is embedded in a mounting rail otherwise used for attaching accessories to small arms discharge devices such as pistols or rifles. The mounting rail has a transverse profile that extends along an axis of the mounting rail for engaging mating features of the accessories. The laser sight is located at least partly within the transverse profile of the mounting rail and has a sighting axis that extends substantially parallel to the axis of the mounting rail.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2008Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: LaserMax, Inc.Inventor: William R. Houde-Walter