Patents Assigned to The Otis Patent Trust
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Patent number: 8028459Abstract: Embodiments of the application can include an integrated rail system construction for a firearm with transverse ribs or tabs (e.g., picatinny rail) to include an undercut or slot at a front and/or rear face to cooperate with mounting structure for a detachable accessory. Embodiments of a rail structure can include a channel to pass wires used to power accessories mounted to the rail. Embodiments of the application can include methods for manufacturing an integral rail system.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2009Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: The Otis Patent TrustInventor: Nicholas Williams
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Publication number: 20110214328Abstract: Embodiments of the application can include an integrated rail system construction for a firearm with transverse ribs or tabs (e.g., picatinny rail) to include an undercut or slot at a front and/or rear face to cooperate with mounting structure for a detachable accessory. Embodiments of a rail structure can include a channel to pass wires used to power accessories mounted to the rail. Embodiments of the application can include methods for manufacturing an integral rail system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2009Publication date: September 8, 2011Applicant: The Otis Patent TrustInventor: Nicholas Williams
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Publication number: 20110209379Abstract: Embodiments of the application can include a cleaning kit for a firearm and methods for using the same. Embodiments of a cleaning kit can include an elongated (e.g., flexible) shaft and different cleaning tips releasably attachable to and detachable from the shaft. First and second universal couplings can be respectively attached to ends of the shaft and cleaning tips to releasably attach the cleaning tips to the shaft. An adapter can have the first or second universal coupling on a first end and a retrofit coupler (e.g., internal or external threaded bore) on the second opposite end.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2010Publication date: September 1, 2011Applicant: The Otis Patent TrustInventor: Nicholas Williams
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Patent number: 7987626Abstract: A firearm cleaning kit includes a case having first and second compartments joined along a fold line, and a fastener for joining together the first and second compartments. A tool compartment having at least one tool-holding cavity is secured to an interior region of the case, and a firearm cleaning tool is secured within the cavity. The kit further includes a length of material formed into a closed loop and attached to the case at a single point along the length of the loop. The kit further includes a divider piece having a single slot formed therethrough. Storage compartments are formed by the insertion of the loop of material through the slot in the divider piece. The divider piece is slideable along the length of the loop to make the storage compartments adjustable.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2009Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: The Otis Patent TrustInventor: Nicholas Williams
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Publication number: 20110174679Abstract: A firearm cleaning kit includes a case, a fastener, a tool insert, an attachment element releasably securing the tool insert to the interior of the case, and a firearm cleaning tool. The case includes a first side and a second side joined along a fold line. The fastener joins the first and second sides of the case together. The tool insert is secured to an interior region of the case, and includes a plurality of tool cavities. The attachment element includes a fixed portion and a detachable portion; the fixed portion being permanently secured to the interior region of the case and the detachable portion engaging the fixed portion. The firearm cleaning kit further includes a firearm cleaning tool. The firearm cleaning tool is selected from the group consisting of a right angle pick, a scraper, a slotted tip, and a bore cleaning brush.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2010Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicant: The Otis Patent TrustInventor: Nicholas Williams
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Publication number: 20110167701Abstract: Embodiments of the application can include an accessory support for a firearm (e.g., integrated rail system such as a picatinny rail) and methods for using the same. Embodiments of an accessory support can include an inner surface including a curved portion. Embodiments of an accessory support can operate in a first configuration having a slidable or rotatably interaction to the firearm and a second configuration having a locked or immovable interaction to the firearm.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2010Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: The Otis Patent TrustInventor: Nicholas Williams
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Publication number: 20110047853Abstract: A firearm cleaning kit is disclosed that includes a case having first and second compartments joined along a fold line, and a fastener, such as a zipper, joining together the first and second compartments of the case. At least one of the compartments includes a pocket. A flexible cleaning rod having a first end and a second end is removably stored in the pocket. A tool compartment is secured to the fold line. The tool compartment includes a plurality of tool-holding cavities, and a firearm barrel cleaning device is secured within one of the tool-holding cavities. The barrel cleaning device includes a body portion, a swab, and a brush. The swab is fixed to a first end of the body portion, and has an outer diameter greater than an inner diameter of the firearm barrel so as to contact the barrel at all points around its circumference.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicant: The Otis Patent TrustInventor: Lawrence Williams
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Patent number: 7841472Abstract: A firearm cleaning kit includes a case, a fastener, a tool insert, and firearm cleaning tool. The case includes a first side and a second side joined along a fold line. The fastener joins the first and second sides of the case together. The tool insert is secured to an interior region of the case, and includes a base portion joined to a flexible back plate. The base portion includes a tool base cavity, and the flexible back plate includes a raised wall defining a tool tip enclosure in alignment with the tool base cavity. The firearm cleaning kit further includes a firearm cleaning tool. The firearm cleaning tool includes an attachment base secured within the tool base cavity of the base portion, and a tool tip ensconced within the tool tip enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2010Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: The Otis Patent TrustInventor: Nicholas Williams
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Publication number: 20100287809Abstract: Embodiments of the application can include an integrated rail system construction for a firearm with transverse ribs or tabs (e.g., picatinny rail) to include an undercut or slot at a front and/or rear face to cooperate with mounting structure for a detachable accessory. Embodiments of a rail structure can include a channel to pass wires used to power accessories mounted to the rail. Embodiments of the application can include methods for manufacturing an integral rail system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2009Publication date: November 18, 2010Applicant: The Otis Patent TrustInventor: Nicholas Williams
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Publication number: 20100175296Abstract: A firearm cleaning kit includes a case having first and second compartments joined along a fold line, and a fastener for joining together the first and second compartments. A tool compartment having at least one tool-holding cavity is secured to an interior region of the case, and a firearm cleaning tool is secured within the cavity. The kit further includes a length of material formed into a closed loop and attached to the case at a single point along the length of the loop. The kit further includes a divider piece having a single slot formed therethrough. Storage compartments are formed by the insertion of the loop of material through the slot in the divider piece. The divider piece is slideable along the length of the loop to make the storage compartments adjustable.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2009Publication date: July 15, 2010Applicant: The Otis Patent TrustInventor: Nicholas Williams
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Publication number: 20090151214Abstract: A firearm cleaning kit that can be used to clean the breech of a firearm and, when not in use, may be stored in a relatively compact space. The firearm cleaning kit of the present invention includes a receiver brush, an end brush, a pick, a punch pin, a scraper, an angled pick, and at least one long rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2007Publication date: June 18, 2009Applicant: The Otis Patent TrustInventor: Nicholas Williams
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Publication number: 20090145785Abstract: An individual readiness system can comprise a gun cleaning kit, a strap cutter/window breaker emergency tool, and a multi-purpose tool. The individual readiness system can further comprise a carrying case attachable to a pistol belt or a harness strap, the carrying case being intended for carrying the components of the individual readiness system. The individual readiness system can be carried by military personnel and employed in the field training or combat for gun cleaning, equipment repairs, as well as in emergency situations requiring e.g., breaking a window to clear an egress route.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2007Publication date: June 11, 2009Applicant: THE OTIS PATENT TRUSTInventor: Doreen Garrett
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Patent number: 7356961Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for cleaning firearm barrels, including those of military issue firearms, wherein the methods include a step for removing loose materials from within the barrel, a step for dislodging materials not removed during the first removal step, and a step for removing the materials dislodged during the dislodging step, as well as one or more optional cleaning steps to be performed in addition to or in lieu of the other cleaning steps, and wherein the firearm barrel cleaning device can be adapted to have different configurations for use during one or more of the various cleaning steps.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2005Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Assignee: The Otis Patent TrustInventor: Nicholas Williams
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Patent number: 7165673Abstract: A firearm cleaning kit includes a soft case which unzips along three sides so that the case is divided into two portions connected by a fabric fold line. Attached to the case at the fold line is a backing with a tool insert which has cavities for holding cleaning tools. The tool insert is optionally removably connected to a backing so that tool inserts with differently shaped cavities can be used. In one variation, an additional tool insert connects to the backing, leaving the backing sandwiched between the two tool inserts.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2003Date of Patent: January 23, 2007Assignee: The Otis Patent TrustInventor: Doreen Marks
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Publication number: 20060288625Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for locking firearms through use of one or more cable segments having ends to which a locking endpiece and a plugging endpiece are attached, wherein the locking endpiece is locked to or within a locking device or area and the plugging endpiece is plugged within a firearm, thus effectively locking the firearm, the components of which also can be locked through use of a locking sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2005Publication date: December 28, 2006Applicant: The Otis Patent TrustInventor: Nicholas Williams
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Publication number: 20060236584Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for cleaning firearm barrels, including those of military issue firearms, wherein the methods include a step for removing loose materials from within the barrel, a step for dislodging materials not removed during the first removal step, and a step for removing the materials dislodged during the dislodging step, as well as one or more optional cleaning steps to be performed in addition to or in lieu of the other cleaning steps, and wherein the firearm barrel cleaning device can be adapted to have different configurations for use during one or more of the various cleaning steps.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2005Publication date: October 26, 2006Applicant: Otis Patent TrustInventor: Nicholas Williams
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Patent number: D542542Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2006Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: The Otis Patent TrustInventor: Nicholas Williams
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Patent number: D574610Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2007Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: The Otis Patent TrustInventor: Doreen Garrett
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Patent number: D589579Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2007Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Assignee: The Otis Patent TrustInventor: Nicholas Williams