Patents Assigned to WHG Properties, LLC
  • Firearm accessory mount
    Patent number: 10001345
    Abstract: A firearm accessory includes a firearm attachment portion that is configured to attach to a firearm. The firearm attachment portion defines a barrel passage that defines a barrel passage axis. The barrel passage is configured to receive at least a portion of a firearm barrel. The firearm accessory includes an accessory mounting portion that is pivotally attached to the firearm attachment portion. The accessory mounting portion is movable between an open position and a closed position. When in the open position, the accessory mounting portion is positioned away from the barrel passage, and when in the closed position, the accessory mounting portion is positioned at least partially around the barrel passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: WHG Properties, LLC
    Inventors: William H. Geissele, Frank E. Robinson
  • Firearm rail and weights
    Patent number: 10001341
    Abstract: Firearm weights and firearm rails having one or more weights that hug the interior surface of the firearm rail and/or orient a firearm sling loop in an appropriate position on the firearm are disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: WHG Properties, LLC
    Inventor: William H. Geissele
  • Buffer and spring assembly for a firearm
    Patent number: 9995545
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a buffer kit or assembly for an AR-15, M16, M4 carbine, SR-25, AR-10 and LR-308 type firearm with enhanced fatigue resistance. The buffer assembly includes a weighted buffer, a spring, and a buffer tube. The spring is helically shaped and is formed from multiple wire strands. The stranded wire spring has a greater nominal wire diameter, in comparison to prior art single wire springs, and thus the stranded wire spring itself has a smaller internal diameter. The shoulder of the weighted buffer is provided with a reduced diameter to accommodate the smaller internal diameter of the stranded wire spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: WHG Properties, LLC
    Inventors: William H. Geissele, Kerry Cannon
  • Firearm rail and weights
    Patent number: 9995557
    Abstract: Firearm weights and firearm rails having one or more weights that hug the interior surface of the firearm rail and/or orient a firearm sling loop in an appropriate position on the firearm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: WHG Properties, LLC
    Inventor: William H. Geissele
  • Trigger mechanism for a firearm
    Patent number: 9927198
    Abstract: A trigger mechanism for a firearm provides modified and/or adjustable trigger pull length, reduced sear pressure, reduced reset trigger slap, and/or improved engagement of the trigger safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: WHG Properties, LLC
    Inventor: William H. Geissele
  • Trigger mechanism for a firearm
    Patent number: 9927197
    Abstract: A trigger mechanism includes a hammer element that has a ready position, an intermediate position, and a fired position. The hammer element includes a hammer sear and a notch positioned at a front of the hammer element. The trigger mechanism includes a trigger element has a ready position that retains the hammer element in the ready position. The trigger mechanism also includes a fired position that releases the hammer element. The trigger element includes a trigger sear that includes a hammer sear engagement zone and a notch engagement zone. When the hammer element is in the ready position, the trigger sear at least partially engages the hammer sear at the hammer sear engagement zone. When the hammer element is in the intermediate positon, the trigger sear at least partially engages the notch at the notch engagement zone and not at the hammer sear engagement zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: WHG Properties, LLC
    Inventor: William H. Geissele
  • Recoil spring for a firearm
    Patent number: 9897404
    Abstract: A firearm includes a receiver for housing a trigger mechanism. The receiver is attached to a firearm barrel, and the receiver includes a bolt carrier that is configured to reciprocate therein. The firearm includes a recoil spring that has a first end and a second end, and the first end interfaces with the bolt carrier. The recoil spring further includes a dampened portion positioned between the first and second ends. The dampened portion has a plurality of dead spring coils. The firearm also includes a spring retainer that is configured to retain the recoil spring within the firearm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: WHG Properties, LLC
    Inventor: William H. Geissele
  • Barrel installation tool
    Patent number: 9857138
    Abstract: A barrel installation assembly is used for easily installing a barrel onto a receiver of a firearm with proper torque and alignment. The barrel installation assembly includes a barrel nut, barrel nut spacers, and a barrel installation tool. The barrel nut is configured to fasten the barrel to the receiver. The barrel nut spacers are configured to be interposed between the barrel nut and the receiver when the barrel is fastened thereto. The barrel installation tool includes a head portion configured to removably engage with the barrel nut, and a handle portion extending from the head portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: WHG Properties, LLC
    Inventor: William H. Geissele
  • Firearm handguard
    Patent number: D809084
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: WHG Properties, LLC
    Inventor: William H. Geissele
  • Magazine well extension
    Patent number: D809085
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: WHG Properties, LLC
    Inventor: William H. Geissele
  • Firearm handguard
    Patent number: D812177
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: WHG PROPERTIES, LLC
    Inventor: William H. Geissele
  • Clamp for firearm accessory mount
    Patent number: D813973
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: WHG Properties, LLC
    Inventor: Neal McKillips
  • Firearm handguard
    Patent number: D816794
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: WHG Properties, LLC
    Inventor: William H. Geissele
  • Firearm scope mount
    Patent number: D819164
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: WHG Properties, LLC
    Inventor: William H. Geissele
  • Firearm scope mount
    Patent number: D819771
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: WHG Properties, LLC
    Inventor: William H. Geissele
  • Firearm mount
    Patent number: D822144
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: WHG PROPERTIES, LLC
    Inventor: William H. Geissele
  • Firearm mount
    Patent number: D824481
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: WHG Properties, LLC
    Inventor: William H. Geissele
  • Firearm mount
    Patent number: D824482
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: WHG Properties, LLC
    Inventor: William H. Geissele
  • Firearm accessory mount
    Patent number: D825022
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: WHG Properties, LLC
    Inventors: William H. Geissele, Frank E. Robinson
  • Knife
    Patent number: D825708
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: WHG Properties, LLC
    Inventors: Neal McKillips, William H. Geissele, Louis Goodman, Frank E. Robinson