Patents Assigned to Sig Sauer, Inc.
  • SUPPRESSOR WITH REDUCED GAS BACK FLOW AND INTEGRAL FLASH HIDER
    Publication number: 20210041200
    Abstract: A suppressor for a firearm includes a baffle stack having an outer surface, the baffle stack comprising a plurality of baffles that define an inner chamber coaxially aligned with a central axis of the baffle stack and a projectile pathway through the baffle stack along the central axis. An outer housing is around the baffle stack and has an inner surface separated from and confronting the outer surface of the baffle stack. An outer chamber is defined between the inner surface of the outer housing and the outer surface of the baffle stack. Flow-directing structures are in the outer chamber. An end cap is connected to a distal end of the outer housing and defines a central opening aligned with the central axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Applicant: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventors: Krzysztof J. Kras, Evan Miller
  • HANDGUN SLIDE WITH EMBEDDED SIGHT ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20210033369
    Abstract: A handgun slide has a slide body extending longitudinally and includes sides extending down from a top surface. A proximal end portion of the slide body defines a recess configured to receive a sight assembly. A sight assembly can be installed in the recess of the slide by placing the sight assembly in the recess, followed by securing the assembly to the slide. In its installed configuration, at least part of the sight assembly's point-of-aim indicator is recessed below the top surface of the slide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Applicant: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Thomas Shawley, Phillip H. Strader, JR., Trevor Eaton, Jesse Cole
  • Ballistic aiming system with digital reticle
    Patent number: 10907934
    Abstract: A reticle for an aiming device includes a number of holdover indicators on the reticle that may be individually selected; an input for receiving ballistics data; and a processor configured to, based at least in part on the received ballistics data, select one or more of the holdover indicators; and cause the selected holdover indicator or indicators to visibly change state on the reticle. Methods of operating a digital reticle are also described. Further disclosed is a system that includes the reticle above, as well as a rangefinder for providing range data and a ballistics calculator for providing ballistics data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: SIG SAUER, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew W. York, Gregory Scott Smith, Richard Bradley Brumfield, Joseph Fruechtel
  • Slotted trigger actuation
    Patent number: 10890396
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for a slotted trigger actuation mechanism for a firearm are described herein. The slotted trigger actuation mechanism may be a slotted trigger bar interface. The slotted trigger bar interface may serve to increase a distance of trigger pull required to execute firing ammunition. A trigger body may comprise a trigger bias for increasing trigger work. The apparatus and method described herein may help to improve results during drop safety testing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew A Taylor
  • SUPPRESSOR WITH INTEGRAL FLASH HIDER AND REDUCED GAS BACK FLOW
    Publication number: 20210003360
    Abstract: A suppressor has a suppressor body extending from a proximal end portion to a distal end plate. The suppressor defines an inner chamber with a plurality of baffles and a plurality of outer chambers located radially outside of the inner chamber between the suppressor body and an outer housing. An integral flash hider is located in the distal end portion of the suppressor and exits through a central exit opening in the distal end plate. The outer chambers are largely isolated from the inner chamber and evacuate semi-independently from the inner chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2020
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Applicant: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventor: Krzysztof J. Kras
  • Composite grip module for a handgun
    Patent number: 10866059
    Abstract: A composite grip or grip module for a handgun is made from a polymer composite that includes a polymer and dense particles that increase the density of the grip. For example, the particles can be tungsten, tantalum, lead, iron, or mixtures thereof to provide a polymer density of greater than 2.5 grams per cubic centimeter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventors: Zachary Stephen Haase, Phillip Harold Strader, Jr.
  • Multi-piece cartridge casing and method of making
    Patent number: 10866072
    Abstract: A multi-piece ammunition cartridge casing includes a casing base extending along a central axis and defining an opening extending axially into the casing base from the distal base end. The inner casing surface defines a circumferential groove with a groove radius greater than a radius of an adjacent portion of the opening. The cartridge casing also includes a casing body with a proximal end portion disposed in the opening of the casing base. The casing body is secured to the casing base by way of a flange protruding radially outward in mating contact with the circumferential groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason W. Imhoff, Thomas J. Burczynski
  • Quick disconnect mount for muzzle attachments
    Patent number: 10801796
    Abstract: A mounting assembly for a firearm muzzle attachment includes an attachment mount with a clutch assembly. A muzzle attachment can be secured to the distal end portion of the attachment mount. The attachment mount is configured to removably attach the muzzle attachment to a muzzle adapter installed on the end of a barrel. A clutch assembly on the attachment mount is operable between a locked position and an unlocked position. In the locked position, the clutch assembly frictionally engages the muzzle adapter to inhibit loosening rotation of the muzzle attachment relative to the muzzle adapter. In the unlocked position, the clutch assembly disengages from the muzzle adapter to permit loosening rotation of the attachment mount relative to the muzzle adapter. A method of use and a locking nut are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: SIG SAUER, INC.
    Inventor: Krzysztof J. Kras
  • AMBIDEXTROUS CHARGING HANDLE
    Publication number: 20200292258
    Abstract: A charging handle assembly includes a body extending along a longitudinal axis and having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. A handle is connected to the proximal end portion of the body and is translatable along the body between a first position and a second position. A latch is connected to the handle or the body and is operable between a latched position and an unlatched position. Moving the handle from the first position to the second position moves the latch from the latched position to the unlatched position. Also disclosed is a charging handle assembly with a latch configured to engage a top of the lower receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventors: Reed Hubbell, David B. Hopkins, Harry Andrew Packard
  • Digital turret ballistic aiming system
    Patent number: 10767962
    Abstract: A digital turret having an adjustment selector configured to adjust a main optical axis of a riflescope relative to a bore line of a shooting device. The digital turret may be configured to determine a position of the adjustment selector relative to a zero point of the adjustment selector. The digital turret may be further configured to transmit an electronic signal corresponding to the position of the adjustment selector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew W. York, Gregory S. Smith, Richard Brumfield, Joseph Fruechtel, Chia-Kan Chang
  • Recoil assembly for a machine gun
    Patent number: 10746493
    Abstract: A receiver assembly for a rifle includes a receiver with a feed assembly configured for open-bolt operation. A feed cover is hingedly mounted to the receiver and includes a portion of the feed assembly, where the feed cover is movable between a closed position and an open position by pivoting about a hinge pin oriented along a longitudinal axis of the receiver. For example, the feed cover can pivot to one side of the receiver when in the open position. A rifle incorporating the receiver assembly is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventors: David Luke Steimke, Jeffery John Melochick, Jason Knight, Thomas Ocasio, Jacqueline Kelly McNally
  • Handgun safety mechanism
    Patent number: 10724814
    Abstract: A takedown lever assembly for a striker-fired handgun. The takedown lever assembly includes a takedown actuation lever operable between a firing position and a takedown position, and a safety bar operatively coupled to the takedown actuation lever. The safety bar moves longitudinally along the frame in response to moving the takedown actuation lever from the firing position to the takedown position, thereby causing the sear to disengage from the striker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventors: Adrian Thomele, Jason Knight
  • Handgun sear with multiple engagement surfaces
    Patent number: 10684087
    Abstract: A handgun sear has a sear body extending between a proximal end portion to a distal end portion. The sear defines a first engagement surface adjacent the proximal end portion and a second engagement surface positioned distally of the first engagement surface. The sear can pivot about the distal end portion between a cocked position and a displaced position. The second engagement surface can be used to arrest forward movement of the striker in the event of an impulse that causes the striker to disengage from the first engagement surface. The sear may be incorporated into a fire control assembly of a semiautomatic handgun or other firearm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventors: Adrian Thomele, Sean P. Toner, Albert Richard Larochelle, Keith Andrew Cornish, Mark Kimball, Andrew Phillip Loriot, Matthew Thomas Barker, Derek A. Oaks, Tyler Robert Thibodeau, Joshua Robert Shoemaker, Eric Raymond Guillemette, Michael D. Couture, Zachary Messier, Jacob Thomas Shawley, David Steimke
  • Adjustable holster for a firearm
    Patent number: 10684094
    Abstract: Disclosed are assemblies and components of an adjustable holster. The holster includes a holster body that defines a cavity to receive a firearm. One or more clips can be hingedly attached to the holster body. In some embodiments, each clip can be removably attached to a hinge pin on the holster body. Based on the configuration and location of the clip(s), the disclosed assemblies can be configured as either a right-hand or left-hand holster assembly, as an inside-the-waist-band holster or an outside-the-waist-band holster, and/or as a holster with a canted or non-canted orientation. The holster can be reconfigured without tools in some embodiments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott Shinkle
  • MULTI-PIECE CARTRIDGE CASING AND METHOD OF MAKING
    Publication number: 20200182594
    Abstract: A multi-piece ammunition cartridge casing includes a casing base extending along a central axis and defining an opening extending axially into the casing base from the distal base end. The inner casing surface defines a circumferential groove with a groove radius greater than a radius of an adjacent portion of the opening. The cartridge casing also includes a casing body with a proximal end portion disposed in the opening of the casing base. The casing body is secured to the casing base by way of a flange protruding radially outward in mating contact with the circumferential groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Applicant: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason W. Imhoff, Thomas J. Burczynski, Keith E. Brown, Robert M. Grove
  • Suppressor assembly
    Patent number: 10648756
    Abstract: A suppressor assembly for a firearm includes a diffusor assembly with a body extending along a central axis. At least one diffusor baffle extends across an inside of the body in a direction transverse to the central axis. The diffusor baffle defines a diffusor central opening and a plurality of outer diffusor openings positioned radially outside the diffusor central opening. Signature-reduction baffles include a first baffle portion that extends across the inside of the body and that defines a central baffle opening and a baffle port positioned radially outside of the central baffle opening. A second baffle portion is connected to the first baffle portion opposite the baffle port and radially outside of the central baffle opening. The second baffle portion extends at an angle to the body sidewall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: SIG SAUER, INC
    Inventor: Thomas Mooty
  • Handgun grip module with a reinforcing bracket
    Patent number: 10648769
    Abstract: A handgun grip module includes a body portion extending longitudinally with a first body sidewall, a second body sidewall spaced from the first body sidewall, and a bottom body portion extending between and connecting the first body sidewall and the second body sidewall. The body portion has a distal body portion defining a recoil spring channel and a proximal body portion defining a frame box. A recoil block in the body portion is positioned between the recoil spring channel and the frame box and extends laterally between the first body sidewall and the second body sidewall. The recoil block has a distal face and a proximal face. A metallic bracket is disposed against the distal face of the recoil block. A handgrip portion extends transversely down from the body portion and defines a magazine well extending therethrough to the frame box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: SIG SAUER, INC.
    Inventors: Adrian Thomele, Jason Knight
  • Handguard attachment system for a firearm
    Patent number: 10619971
    Abstract: A handguard assembly system for a firearm is disclosed. The system includes a handguard with an elongate perforated structure extending between a first end and a second end, where the handguard defines a handguard connector on the first end. An interfacing connector attaches to the handguard connector when the handguard is installed on the firearm. When installed on the firearm, the handguard extends over the barrel without directly contacting the barrel, and attaches to the firearm via the interfacing connector and an upper receiver connector on the firearm upper receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: SIG SAUER, INC.
    Inventors: Reed Hubbell, Harry Andrew Packard
  • Handguard attachment assembly for a firarm
    Patent number: 10591247
    Abstract: A handguard attachment assembly for a firearm is disclosed. The assembly includes a handguard with an elongate structure extending between a first end and a second end, where the handguard has at least one opening proximate the first end. A flange insert is received in an opening on a first side of the handguard and engages the handguard. A fastener secures the flange insert to a connector positioned over the barrel nut. The fastener can be tightened to draw the handguard to the barrel nut. The connector can be a bridge connector positioned on or over the barrel nut within the handguard, or can be a connector with a flange portion that engages the second side of the handguard and has a connector body that extends towards the flange insert on the first side, to name a few examples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventors: Reed Hubbell, William C. Daley, Jr., Harry Andrew Packard, David B. Hopkins
  • Aiming system
    Patent number: D897481
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: SIG SAUER, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew W. York, Gregory S. Smith, Richard B. Brumfield, Joseph Fruechtel