Patents Assigned to Springfield, Inc.
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Patent number: 11959714Abstract: A method of assembling a bolt handle to a bolt assembly of a firearm includes inserting the bolt handle through a handle opening defined by a bolt body. A distal end of the bolt handle is inserted through the handle opening until the distal end extends past an outer perimeter of the bolt body. At least a portion of a bolt shroud is inserted through a first portion of an aperture defined by the bolt handle. A force is applied to the bolt shroud while the bolt handle is retracted within the handle opening of the bolt body so that the bolt shroud is positioned within a second portion of the aperture. The bolt shroud is held in connection with the bolt handle when the bolt shroud is positioned within the second portion of the aperture to secure the bolt handle to the bolt body.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2023Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Springfield, Inc.Inventors: Nick Ballard, Charles David Williams, Christopher Martin Baumbach
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Patent number: 11946714Abstract: Bolt assemblies for firearms (e.g., bolt action firearms) and methods of assembling and disassembling same are disclosed herein. In particular aspects, bolt assemblies comprising a bolt body, a bolt handle, a bolt shroud, and a clip that secures the bolt shroud to the bolt body are disclosed. The bolt shroud preferably resists removal of the bolt handle from the bolt body.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Springfield, Inc.Inventor: Christopher Martin Baumbach
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Publication number: 20240093965Abstract: Sights of the present disclosure comprise a housing supporting an optical sighting element, such as one or more lenses or iron sights. A first lateral side of the housing has a laterally-extending protrusion and a lead-in portion forward of the laterally-extending portion. In some arrangements the lead-in portion is laterally-inward of an outermost surface of the laterally-extending protrusion and has a surface roughness of less than 50 ?m. In some instances, the laterally-extending protrusion has a width of at least 1 mm and the lead-in portion has a length of at least five times the width of the laterally-extending protrusion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicant: Springfield, Inc.Inventors: Dennis J. Reese, Stephen H. McKelvain, Nick Ballard, Peter J. Leach
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Patent number: 11846491Abstract: Sights of the present disclosure comprise a housing supporting an optical sighting element, such as one or more lenses or iron sights. A first lateral side of the housing has a laterally-extending protrusion and a lead-in portion forward of the laterally-extending portion. In some arrangements the lead-in portion is laterally-inward of an outermost surface of the laterally-extending protrusion and has a surface roughness of less than 50 ?m. In some instances, the laterally-extending protrusion has a width of at least 1 mm and the lead-in portion has a length of at least five times the width of the laterally-extending protrusion.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2022Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: Springfield, Inc.Inventors: Dennis J. Reese, Stephen H. McKelvain, Nick Ballard, Peter J. Leach
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Publication number: 20230366653Abstract: Handguard anchoring systems suitable for attaching a handguard to a firearm are disclosed, including systems having a fastener that extends into a barrel nut and compresses at least a portion of the handguard between the fastener and the barrel nut. Many embodiments include openings in the handguard and/or a plate that are oversized for the fastener such that the handguard may be rotated relative to the barrel nut when a portion of the fastener is positioned within the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2023Publication date: November 16, 2023Applicant: Springfield, Inc.Inventor: Charles David Williams
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Patent number: 11747112Abstract: Sights of the present disclosure comprise a housing supporting an optical sighting element, such as one or more lenses or iron sights. A first lateral side of the housing has a laterally-extending protrusion and a lead-in portion forward of the laterally-extending portion. In some arrangements the lead-in portion is laterally-inward of an outermost surface of the laterally-extending protrusion and has a surface roughness of less than 50 ?m. In some instances, the laterally-extending protrusion has a width of at least 1 mm and the lead-in portion has a length of at least five times the width of the laterally-extending protrusion.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2022Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Springfield, Inc.Inventors: Dennis J. Reese, Stephen H. McKelvain, Nick Ballard, Peter J. Leach
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Patent number: 11740051Abstract: Handguard anchoring systems suitable for attaching a handguard to a firearm are disclosed, including systems having a fastener that extends into a barrel nut and compresses at least a portion of the handguard between the fastener and the barrel nut. Many embodiments include openings in the handguard and/or a plate that are oversized for the fastener such that the handguard may be rotated relative to the barrel nut when a portion of the fastener is positioned within the opening.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2021Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: Springfield, Inc.Inventor: Charles David Williams
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Publication number: 20230213294Abstract: A method of assembling a bolt handle to a bolt assembly of a firearm includes inserting the bolt handle through a handle opening defined by a bolt body. A distal end of the bolt handle is inserted through the handle opening until the distal end extends past an outer perimeter of the bolt body. At least a portion of a bolt shroud is inserted through a first portion of an aperture defined by the bolt handle. A force is applied to the bolt shroud while the bolt handle is retracted within the handle opening of the bolt body so that the bolt shroud is positioned within a second portion of the aperture. The bolt shroud is held in connection with the bolt handle when the bolt shroud is positioned within the second portion of the aperture to secure the bolt handle to the bolt body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2023Publication date: July 6, 2023Applicant: Springfield, Inc.Inventors: Nick Ballard, Charles David Williams, Christopher Martin Baumbach
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Patent number: 11624568Abstract: A method of assembling a bolt handle to a bolt assembly of a firearm includes inserting the bolt handle through a handle opening defined by a bolt body. A distal end of the bolt handle is inserted through the handle opening until the distal end extends past an outer perimeter of the bolt body. At least a portion of a bolt shroud is inserted through a first portion of an aperture defined by the bolt handle. A force is applied to the bolt shroud while the bolt handle is retracted within the handle opening of the bolt body so that the bolt shroud is positioned within a second portion of the aperture. The bolt shroud is held in connection with the bolt handle when the bolt shroud is positioned within the second portion of the aperture to secure the bolt handle to the bolt body.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2021Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: Springfield, Inc.Inventors: Nick Ballard, Charles David Williams, Christopher Martin Baumbach
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Publication number: 20220163275Abstract: A method of assembling a bolt handle to a bolt assembly of a firearm includes inserting the bolt handle through a handle opening defined by a bolt body. A distal end of the bolt handle is inserted through the handle opening until the distal end extends past an outer perimeter of the bolt body. At least a portion of a bolt shroud is inserted through a first portion of an aperture defined by the bolt handle. A force is applied to the bolt shroud while the bolt handle is retracted within the handle opening of the bolt body so that the bolt shroud is positioned within a second portion of the aperture. The bolt shroud is held in connection with the bolt handle when the bolt shroud is positioned within the second portion of the aperture to secure the bolt handle to the bolt body.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2021Publication date: May 26, 2022Applicant: Springfield, Inc.Inventors: Nick Ballard, Charles David Williams, Christopher Martin Baumbach
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Patent number: 11131525Abstract: Handguard anchoring systems suitable for attaching a handguard to a firearm are disclosed, including systems having a fastener that extends into a barrel nut and compresses at least a portion of the handguard between the fastener and the barrel nut. Many embodiments include openings in the handguard and/or a plate that are oversized for the fastener such that the handguard may be rotated relative to the barrel nut when a portion of the fastener is positioned within the opening.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2020Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: Springfield, Inc.Inventor: Charles David Williams
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Patent number: 10871338Abstract: Trigger assemblies that preserve the integrity of the trigger sear surface when the trigger assembly enters a “half-cocked”, safety configuration are disclosed. In certain embodiments, a trigger safety engagement surface engages a hammer safety engagement surface in the safety configuration, preventing the hammer from rotating into contact with a firing pin. In some instances, the trigger sear surface is suspended within a safety recess (e.g., a notch) of the hammer and free of contact with the hammer when the trigger assembly is in the safety configuration.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2019Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: Springfield, Inc.Inventors: Charles David Williams, Thomas E. Long
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Patent number: 10788278Abstract: Charging handles having a mechanical advantage separator for separating an end of the charging handle from a portion of a firearm are disclosed. Specifically, charging handles having a simple machine, such as a lever, are disclosed. Advantageously, the simple machine can multiply the force applied by a user on the charging handle. Additionally, in at least some instances, the simple machine will actuate a charging handle latch so as to disengage the charging handle latch from a receiver of the firearm.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Springfield, Inc.Inventor: S. Paul Reynolds
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Patent number: D944351Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2020Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: Springfield, Inc.Inventors: Charles David Williams, Christopher Martin Baumbach
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Patent number: D963099Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2020Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: Springfield, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Martin Baumbach, Peter J. Leach, Stephen H. McKelvain, Charles David Williams
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Patent number: D963780Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2020Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: Springfield, Inc.Inventors: Stephen H. McKelvain, Peter J. Leach, Nick Ballard
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Patent number: D987011Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Springfield, Inc.Inventors: Charles David Williams, Christopher Martin Baumbach
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Patent number: D1002781Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Springfield, Inc.Inventors: Dennis J. Reese, Stephen H. McKelvain, Nick Ballard
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Patent number: D1024252Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2022Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Springfield, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Martin Baumbach, Peter J. Leach, Stephen H. McKelvain, Charles David Williams
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Patent number: D1025275Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2022Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Springfield, Inc.Inventors: Stephen H. McKelvain, Peter J. Leach, Nick Ballard