Patents Examined by Joshua E Freeman
  • Bullet with improved aerodynamics
    Patent number: 11408716
    Abstract: A bullet with a blunt meplat with reduced drag coefficient relative to a non-blunt meplat with improved speed consistency during flight shot to shot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: HORNADY MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventors: Joseph Thielen, Jayden Quinlan, Ryan Damman
  • Composite grid/slat-armor
    Patent number: 11402177
    Abstract: This invention provides, in some aspects, for devices and methods for protecting a sensitive structure against explosive warhead containing weaponry, whereby a protective apparatus is positioned to be facing an anticipated impact direction at a spacing from said sensitive structure, wherein said apparatus absorbs the impact of said explosive warhead containing weaponry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Inventors: Michael Cohen, Eliyahu Schwalm
  • Ballistic security barrier system
    Patent number: 11402178
    Abstract: A stand-alone, single-layer, auxiliary ballistic security barrier system configured to be installed over existing doors. The ballistic security barrier system provides protection against an active shooter with weapons, including handguns and high-powered rifles. The ballistic security barrier system includes a frame fixed to a wall with an anchor system and having structural tubing, mounting angle, and a locking system located inside the structural tubing. Further, the system includes a barrier pivotably attached to the frame and made out of material suitable to withstand impact from a high velocity rifle. The barrier is held in a first stowed position by a release apparatus, and in a second closed position by a lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Buffalo Armory, LLC
    Inventors: John Batiste, Thomas Van Buskirk, William Portnoy
  • Silencer for a firearm
    Patent number: 11397065
    Abstract: A firearm silencer includes a substantially cylindrical outer sheath having a first end and a second end, a barrel hole in the first end of the outer sheath, a damping element inside said outer sheath and connection means for connecting the silencer to a firearm barrel. The connection means include at least one clamping surface adapted to be pressed against the outer surface of said barrel. Further said connection means comprise a locking frame, at least one mounting lever hingedly connected to the locking frame and a twisting device functionally connected to the mounting lever for turning the mounting lever. At least one clamping surface is integrated to the mounting lever. Functional connection with the twisting device is arranged in a way that the mounting lever can by turned by using the twisting device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: Silention Oy
    Inventors: Miika Vanhatalo, Veikko Valli
  • Device for locating, sharing, and engaging targets with firearms
    Patent number: 11391544
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system to increase the effectiveness of direct fire weapon systems in targeting and destroying a target utilizing the military's existing direct fire weapon systems. The invention consists of a network which communicates with the devices of the invention and that are capable of directing the fire to a specific location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Inventors: Dane Stephens Pigott, Westin Riggs Pigott, Babak Hossein Keradman
  • Reflective sight for a firearm
    Patent number: 11391540
    Abstract: A reflective sight for use with a firearm includes a rear sight including a light source; and a front sight including a reflective surface directly opposing the light source, where light emitted from the light source is reflected by the reflective surface toward the rear sight. The rear sight can include a plurality of light sources and at least two of the plurality of light sources emit different colors of light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: CENTRE FIREARMS CO., INC.
    Inventors: Juan D. Cabrera, Andrew Lees, Richard Ryder Washburn, III, Richard Ryder Washburn, II
  • Pistol grip assembly
    Patent number: 11385018
    Abstract: A pistol grip assembly having customizable accessories are disclosed here. The pistol grip assembly can include a handle, a first accessory removably attached to the left side of the handle, and a second accessory removably attached to the right side of the handle. A frame can be disposed in a central cut-out of the handle and the first and second accessories can be removably attached to the frame. The pistol grip assembly can also include a thumb rest and a trigger finger rest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: F-1 Research LLC—Patent Series
    Inventor: Craig Larue Willits
  • Flashlight mount for a firearm
    Patent number: 11385026
    Abstract: Disclosed is a flashlight mount configured to attach a flashlight to the handguard of a firearm, in particular a rifle. An example flashlight mount comprises a base configured to be removably coupled to a handguard of a firearm; and an extension that includes an accessory interface configured to provide multiple lateral mounting positions for a flashlight. The accessory interface comprises two parallel rows of overlapping holes. Each of the two parallel rows of overlapping holes includes at least two overlapping holes aligned linearly with each other, each of the overlapping holes includes a tapered inlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: ARISAKA LLC
    Inventor: William Roberson
  • Trigger energy absorption apparatus and method
    Patent number: 11385010
    Abstract: An elastomer shock absorber for the trigger assembly of a firearm utilizing an elastomer shock absorber positioned between a moving part of the trigger assembly and the frame assembly. Adhesive mounting of the elastomer to the back of the trigger or positioning the elastomer internal to the frame assembly both provide significant reductions in the shock transfer of trigger energy to the gun body, thereby increasing the accuracy of the firearm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Inventors: James J. Rofkahr, Jr., Michael D. Rofkahr
  • Exposed ballistic transfer with encapsulated receiver booster
    Patent number: 11378372
    Abstract: According to some embodiments, devices, systems, and methods of connecting and sealing against the introduction of liquids a receiver booster and a detonating cord in an exposed perforating gun are disclosed. According to an aspect, an encapsulated receiver booster is disclosed. The encapsulated receiver booster has an effective connection and seal with a detonating cord and the seal provides consistent integrity against the introduction of liquid, occupies a relatively small amount of space around the connection between the detonating cord and receiver booster, and is configured for use with exposed perforating gun systems. According to other aspects, associated exposed perforating gun systems and methods for connecting and sealing a receiver booster and a detonating cord are generally disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: DynaEnergetics Europe GmbH
    Inventor: Joern Olaf Loehken
  • Adjusting hand wheel set having zero position limiting function and sight
    Patent number: 11372229
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an adjusting hand wheel set having a zero position limiting function and a sight. The adjusting hand wheel set includes an adjusting hand wheel, a zeroing screw, a hand wheel seat, a hand wheel buckle cover, an adjusting base and an adjusting screw, where a linkage ring is disposed in the adjusting hand wheel, and a linkage protrusion integrally formed with the linkage ring is disposed on an outer wall of the linkage ring along any radius direction of the linkage ring. The adjusting hand wheel set further includes a stop ring, an upper port of the stop ring is internally provided with a ring surface integrally formed with the stop ring, the ring surface is provided with a linkage groove along any radius direction of the ring surface, and a first limit protrusion is disposed on a bottom surface of the ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: WUHAN GOLDEN MINNA PHOTOELECTRIC SCI & TECH CO., LTD
    Inventors: Haibei Xiong, Min Xiong, Xiaoming Peng, Xing Zhao
  • Baffled-tube ram accelerator
    Patent number: 11365943
    Abstract: A baffled ram accelerator system includes a ram accelerator tube with an inner surface and an outer surface and a plurality of baffles disposed on the inner surface. The plurality of baffles forms a sequential series of propellant chambers along the longitudinal axis of the ram accelerator tube. An accelerator gun is also disposed on an input end of the ram accelerator tube, and the accelerator gun is positioned to fire a projectile into the ram accelerator tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: University of Washington through its Center for Commercialization
    Inventors: Carl Knowlen, Adam P. Bruckner, Andrew J. Higgins, Viggo Hansen
  • Munitions and methods for operating same
    Patent number: 11359901
    Abstract: A munition includes a warhead having a warhead axis and axially opposed first and second warhead ends. The warhead includes: a tubular shock attenuation barrier including an axially extending passage extending from a first barrier end proximate the first warhead end to a second barrier end proximate the second warhead end; an explosive core charge disposed in the passage; an explosive main charge surrounding the shock attenuation barrier; projectiles surrounding the main charge; a core charge detonator; and a main charge detonator. The warhead is configured to be activated in each of a first projection mode and an alternative second projection mode. When the warhead is activated in the first projection mode, the main charge detonator detonates the main charge to thereby forcibly project the projectiles from the warhead with a first set of projection velocities and velocity profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Corvid Technologies LLC
    Inventors: David Thomas Stowe, Andrew John Auvil
  • Trigger unit for a firearm
    Patent number: 11359878
    Abstract: A trigger unit including a support adapted to be mounted on a receiver of a firearm and supporting components of a trigger mechanism and a safety system; the trigger unit is modular; the support includes a plurality of seats adapted to accommodate one or more different functional components in various combinations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: BENELLI ARMI S.P.A.
    Inventor: Luigi Moretti
  • Polymer-based cartridge casing for subsonic ammunition
    Patent number: 11353299
    Abstract: A high strength polymer-based cartridge having a first end; a neck disposed at the first end and a shoulder disposed below the neck to form a bottleneck cartridge. A second end is opposite the first end and an insert is engaged to the second end. A propellant chamber is formed between the shoulder and the insert and has a volume. An extension extends from the neck opposite the shoulder and a cap is formed on the extension, partially sealing the propellant chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: PCP Tactical, LLC
    Inventors: Charles Padgett, Robert Lanse Padgett
  • Riot shield assembly
    Patent number: 11340044
    Abstract: A riot shield assembly for deploying pepper spray or a fire retardant from a riot shield includes a backpack that is wearable on a police officer's back. A riot shield is carried by the police officer to protect the police officer from rioters. A pepper spray unit is positioned in the backpack and the pepper spray unit is in communication with the riot shield. The pepper spray unit sprays a pepper spray outwardly from the riot shield to deter rioters. A fire retardant unit is positioned in the backpack and the fire retardant unit is in communication with the riot shield. The fire retardant unit sprays a fire retardant outwardly from the riot shield to extinguish a fire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Inventor: Valentin Fuerte
  • Pistol, ejector and takedown lever
    Patent number: 11340030
    Abstract: A semiautomatic pistol has a takedown lever which also acts as an ejector. The takedown lever includes an ejector head and a finger. The finger is engageable with a sear when the takedown lever is rotated by depressing the ejector head through the ejection port when the slide is out of battery. This rotates the sear so that the slide may be removed by sliding it toward the muzzle end of the pistol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Smith & Wesson Inc.
    Inventor: Sean O'Clair
  • Underwater muzzle suppressor system
    Patent number: 11333458
    Abstract: An underwater muzzle suppressor system for directing away from a user the blast pressure of a firearm has an interior cylinder with a rearward end and a forward end with primary axial slots formed in the interior cylinder adjacent to the rearward end. An exterior cylinder has a rearward end and a forward end with secondary axial slots formed in the exterior cylinder adjacent to the forward end. A cylindrical chamber is created between the interior cylinder and the exterior cylinder. A rearward disk is received over the rearward end of the interior cylinder. The rearward disk is coupled to the rearward end of the exterior cylinder. A forward disk receives the forward end of the interior cylinder. The forward disk is coupled to the forward end of the exterior cylinder. A plurality of axial holes are in the forward disk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Inventors: Courtland K. Hunt, Aubrey N. Brown, Daniel M. Gallagher, III
  • Recoil-reducing firearm shooting rest having tank
    Patent number: 11333461
    Abstract: A shooting rest, components thereof, and associated methods. The shooting rest includes a frame, a forward firearm support connected to the frame, and a rear firearm support connected to the frame. The rear firearm support includes a stop configured to limit rearward movement of the firearm with respect to the frame when the firearm is fired. A liquid tank is supported by the frame and is configured to hold liquid to increase the effective mass of the shooting rest to reduce recoil felt by a shooter when the firearm is fired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., James Tayon, Timothy S. Kinney, Michael Cottrell, Justin Burke, Brian Steere, Mark Dalton, Kyle Martin, Anthony Vesich, Matthew Kinamore, Curtis Smith, Joel Yuodsnukis
  • Apparatus, system, and method for restrictive or selective firearm and smart gun weapon control
    Patent number: 11326847
    Abstract: A firearm, the firearm comprising: a grip; a transparent window located on the rear of the grip; at least one electromagnetic sensor located within the grip, and configured to receive electromagnetic radiation from outside of the grip through the transparent window; a computing device located in the grip and in communication with the LED and the electromagnetic sensor; where the electromagnetic sensor is configured to detect incoming electromagnetic radiation traveling through the transparent window from outside of the grip; and the computing device is configured to allow the firearm to fire if the computing device determines that the incoming electromagnetic radiation corresponds to an authorized user for the firearm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Connecticut Analytical Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph J. Bango, Michael Dziekan