Patents Examined by Michael D. David
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Patent number: 12173984Abstract: A firearm stock adjustment device for attachment to a firearm stock provides for a consistent, stable cheek weld and improves speed and consistency for an aimed shot. The device includes a thickness that fills and empty space between the maxilla and the front of the mandible with the firearm stock during a cheek weld and provides rest to the zygomatic arch and bone and pushes the firearm outward away from the jaw and tilts the head more vertically. This provides a quick and consistent sighting with the firearm when the cheek weld is performed and reperformed. The device is disposable, lightweight, cost effective, and comfortable and is universally attachable to common rifle stocks.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2022Date of Patent: December 24, 2024Inventor: Brandon Jeremiah Swistak
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Patent number: 12173987Abstract: User-zeroable adjustment knobs for an aiming device include a rotating member that is rotated to change a setting of the aiming device, a dial selectively couplable to the rotating member via a clutch for co-rotation therewith, and a locking mechanism that prevents the dial and rotating member from rotating relative to the aiming device when the locking mechanism is locked. The clutch is disengageable without the use of tools to allow the dial to rotate relative to the rotating member for zeroing the aiming device. The locking mechanism may include a lock release that is accessible from outside of the dial and movable relative to the dial and the rotating member to release the locking mechanism. Methods of zeroing locking adjustment knobs are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2024Date of Patent: December 24, 2024Assignee: Leupold & Stevens, Inc.Inventor: Kyle Edward Enzinger
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Patent number: 12173981Abstract: A launching system for an air gun includes a compression cylinder. The compression cylinder includes a cylinder body having an open rearward end and a closed forward end with an interior bore therebetween. The forward end has a transfer port configured for fluid communication with a barrel of an air gun. The piston includes a piston body. The piston body has a forward portion disposed within the interior bore. A sealing device is disposed on the forward portion of the piston body. One of a ferromagnetic section or magnet is disposed on a rearward portion of the piston body. A drive coil assembly is disposed over the one of a ferromagnetic section or magnet. When the drive coil assembly is energized with a first polarity, the piston is drawn from a reset position to a firing position relative to the compression cylinder by the drive coil assembly with increasing force.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2022Date of Patent: December 24, 2024Assignee: Moab Ventures LLCInventors: Geoffrey Schoonmaker, Joshua Matthew Isabell, Jacob Wagner
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Patent number: 12173979Abstract: A protective cover for a sighting device installed on a firearm includes a cover body configured to be couplable to the sighting device and having a rear vision opening; the sighting device having a top protrusion; wherein the cover body includes a top securing unit which is configured to be clipped on the top protrusion to tightly secure the cover body on the sighting device.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2023Date of Patent: December 24, 2024Inventor: Alan Nathan Lin
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Patent number: 12163760Abstract: A multi-position collapsible stock assembly including at least one extension rod, wherein the at least one extension rod includes an anti-rotation engagement portion formed proximate a first end of the extension rod, wherein a longitudinal arrangement of one or more spaced apart rod dimples/detents is longitudinally aligned along a plurality of areas of the at least one extension rod, wherein each longitudinal arrangement of one or more spaced apart rod dimples/detents corresponds to a discrete rotational position of the extension rod relative to the stock; and a stock having at least one anti-rotation engagement recess formed therein, wherein the anti-rotation engagement recess of the stock corresponds to the anti-rotation engagement portion such that engagement between the anti-rotation engagement recess and the anti-rotation engagement portion resists rotational movement of the extension rod relative to the stock.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2023Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Assignee: Battlearms IP, LLCInventor: George Huang
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Patent number: 12158324Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for a weapon sight with a tapered housing. The housing may be configured to enclose an optical bench and/or a portion of an adjuster assembly within the weapon sight. The housing may include an outer shell, a first window, and a second window. The first window may define a first area. The second window may define a second area. The second area may be greater than the first area, for example, such that the outer shell is tapered outward from the first opening to the second opening. The outer shell may define a first wall and a second wall that extend between the first opening and the second opening on opposed sides of an optical path of the weapon sight. The first wall and the second wall may be slanted outward from the first window to the second window.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2022Date of Patent: December 3, 2024Assignee: EOTech, LLCInventors: Mark Edwin Schulte, Anthony Heath
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Patent number: 12146716Abstract: Embodiments of the invention discussed herein surround cleaning of firearms which are configured to pass through internal aspects such as through a barrel and/or breach of a firearm. Included in some embodiments is a driver adaptor which is configured to allow the powered or mechanically assisted rotation of a cleaning system when inserted into the barrel or breach of a firearm for more rapid and efficient cleaning. Included in some embodiments is a barrel guard for the protection for the muzzle end of the barrel, the cleaning system, and the user.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2023Date of Patent: November 19, 2024Assignee: Full Blast Enterprises, LLCInventors: Stephen C. Hoodecheck, Adam Joseph Zimmer
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Patent number: 12146724Abstract: Stock adapters for firearms have a first adapter portion having a firearm interface configured to removably connect to the stock interface of the firearm, the first adapter portion having a quick detach first adapter interface, a second adapter portion having a stock interface configured to removably connect to the firearm interface of the stock, the second adapter portion having a quick detach second adapter interface configured to removably connect to the firearm interface of the stock, and the first and second adapter interfaces being removably joined in an abutting condition, and when in the abutting condition relatively rotatable between an unlocked condition in which the first and second adapter interfaces are axially separable, and a locked condition in which the first and second adapter interfaces are axially inseparable. The first and second adapter interfaces may be rotationally aligned to rotationally interface about the barrel axis.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2023Date of Patent: November 19, 2024Assignee: SOUTH CENTRAL MANUFACTURING CORPORATIONInventors: Joseph S. Beasley, Albert Jakobus Hoffman
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Patent number: 12135198Abstract: A cartridge that generates higher than typical chamber pressures has an enhanced means of primer retention for retaining the primer in the primer recess of the casing. The means may be a lip folded onto a conical surface, a annular groove to receive deformed primer wall portion material upon detonation, a concavity in the rearward facing wall of the primer, a check valve in the flash tube to inhibit propellant gases from reaching the primer recess, or specifically configured primers with a greater length than diameter and with greater wall thicknesses.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2023Date of Patent: November 5, 2024Assignee: Federal Cartridge CompanyInventors: Bryan Peterson, Jared Kutney, Joel L. Sandstrom
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Patent number: 12135185Abstract: A device for forming a secondary mount of a handguard on a firearm, wherein it is possible to bring the upper receiver of the firearm into a partially dismantled state from the lower receiver by tilting about a front takedown pin and/or into a dismantled state by removing (a pin), there being in the mounted state an elastic clamping connection between the handguard and the upper receiver and/or a barrel mount connected to the upper receiver, which barrel mount comprises at least one clamping element and at least one abutment, and the clamping element is designed such that when the handguard is connected or removed, an elastic deformation of at least one part of the clamping element takes place, and such that, in the mounted state, there is resilient prestressed contact with the abutment and/or at least partial accommodation in the abutment.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2022Date of Patent: November 5, 2024Assignee: GLOCK TECHNOLOGY GMBHInventor: Andreas Wutte
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Patent number: 12130110Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and apparatus for a magazine assembly for a firearm, the magazine assembly comprising: an elongated housing, a spring positioned in an interior of the housing, a first and second plate at a proximal end of the housing, at least one follower configured to support one or more cartridges and move or slide within the housing based on a compression and decompression of the spring, one or more feed lips positioned at a distal end of the housing, the one or more feed lips adapted to prevent upward movement of a topmost of the one or more cartridges until a bolt or slide chambers the topmost of the one or more cartridges, and wherein the topmost cartridge is arranged off-center from the bolt of the firearm so as to increase an engagement or overlap between the bolt and the topmost cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2020Date of Patent: October 29, 2024Assignee: Magpul Industries Corp.Inventors: Nicholas Kielsmeier, Libardo Jimenez
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Patent number: 12130104Abstract: A method for inserting a safety block into a rifle comprising upper and lower receivers, the lower receiver comprising a trigger assembly positioned within a cavity. The method includes separating the upper receiver and the lower receiver to expose the lower receiver and inserting the safety block into the cavity. The safety block comprises a hammer cavity that surrounds the trigger assembly such that the safety block surrounds at least a hammer of the trigger assembly. A hammer stop of the safety block rests against the hammer. The upper receiver is then closed against the lower receiver. Closing the upper receiver brings the upper receiver into contact with the safety block and rotationally pushes the hammer stop of the safety block forward and against the hammer. Rotating the safety block against the hammer rotates the hammer to free the hammer from a restraining portion of the trigger assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2022Date of Patent: October 29, 2024Inventor: Alexander F. DeVoe
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Patent number: 12123678Abstract: A projectile launcher includes: a storage and launching tube suitable for receiving a projectile; a breech sealing one end of the tube; a thruster arranged in the tube between the breech and the projectile, comprising a pressurized gas reserve and suitable for applying an ejection force to a projectile; a plug blocking the other end of the tube, having a locked configuration, in which the plug engages the internal wall of the tube so as to close the tube and to keep the projectile in the tube, and an unlocked configuration, in which the plug is free relative to the tube; and a trigger having a retracted resting configuration and a deployed configuration, suitable for triggering, causing the plug to pass from the locked configuration to the unlocked configuration; wherein the trigger is pneumatic and is supplied with pressure by the reserve.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2021Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Assignee: ARESIA-ValentonInventor: Denis Guaraldo
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Patent number: 12117267Abstract: In one aspect, a sight with a momentary switch to control a laser beam on the sight may include a main power switch, a switch with momentary sensor, a plurality of locking screw to lock the sight onto a firearm, an orifice for emitting laser beams, a charging socket, and a laser adjustment screw. When in use, the user can press the main power switch to turn on the sight. In one embodiment, the switch with momentary sensor can emit infrared light and if the infrared light is deflected, the laser beam will be turned off. So, if the user wants to turn off the laser beam, the user can simply move the finger toward the momentary sensor to somewhat covers the momentary sensor to deflect the infrared light emitting therein.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2022Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Inventor: Zi Qing Shi
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Patent number: 12117262Abstract: A thumbrest for a handgun is provided, the thumbrest having at least a thumb support and a support base. The support base may be configured for mounting to the handgun. The thumb support may be pivotably movable with respect to the support base or a lateral side of a handgun frame, pivoting between a collapsed position, wherein the thumb support may be folded up adjacent to, or in contact with, the support base or the lateral side of the handgun frame, and an extended position, wherein the thumb support may be pivoted away from the support base or the lateral side of the handgun frame. In other embodiments, a spring may be configured to bias the thumb support toward the extended position, and a stop structure may be configured to limit pivotal movement of the thumb support, such that liming pivotal movement of the thumb support defines the extended position.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2022Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Inventor: Gary M. Coonan
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Patent number: 12098901Abstract: A gas-powered gun for discharge of projectiles, comprising a pressure chamber for holding compressed gas, a valve arranged to release compressed gas from the pressure chamber to thereby discharge a projectile provided in a barrel, and a plenum chamber in fluid connection with the pressure chamber. The plenum chamber is formed coaxially around a rear portion of the barrel.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2024Date of Patent: September 24, 2024Assignee: FX AIRGUNS ABInventor: Fredrik Axelsson
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Patent number: 12098903Abstract: Improvements in a more efficient use of air in a projectile launcher is disclosed. The launcher uses a two-stage air gun fire and reset to have a more efficient compressed gas usage because the gas is not wasted by performing simultaneous actions, instead, the motion dedicates a portion of the motion to firing only then transitions a “port” to close and redirect the gasses to “re-cocking” without wasted gasses going out the firing bolt. The air is redirected through a moving port or gate to allow the launcher to continue to perform and “cycle” to the point where there is low pressure in the supply tank. This prevents chopping or shredding of paintballs because the feed port of the projectiles only partially opens. The improvement allows the launcher to reliably feed and fire projectiles down to the point where it is obvious that the tank requires changing.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2022Date of Patent: September 24, 2024Inventor: Brian Sullivan
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Patent number: 12092440Abstract: Various methods and devices have been invented to remove IEDs and tracking devices from substrates such as the body of vehicles. For example, highly localized heat can be used to denature strong magnets or weaken applied adhesives.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2021Date of Patent: September 17, 2024Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventor: Katherine M. Palmer
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Patent number: 12085359Abstract: A firearm having a laser induced friction surface. A method for forming the laser induced friction surface on the firearm may includes the steps of disposing the laser machine adjacent to a component of the firearm, adjusting the laser machine, then applying the laser beam of the laser machine onto a component surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2022Date of Patent: September 10, 2024Assignee: ZPE LICENSING INC.Inventor: Andrew Jason Zimmer
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Patent number: 12085354Abstract: An ammunition carrier assembly includes a first plate having a first portion and a second portion, where the first plate is folded so that the second portion faces the first portion and the second portion extends from a fold along part of the first portion. A second plate is configured to be fixedly attached to the first plate. The second plate has a planar portion and a hub that extends away from a face of the planar portion. The hub defines openings in opposite sides of the hub. The first plate is sized and configured to be installed on a panel of an ammunition container such that the panel and part of the second plate is between the first and second portions of the first plate. The assembly can be part of a system that includes a magazine well attached to a machine gun.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2022Date of Patent: September 10, 2024Assignee: Sig Sauer, Inc.Inventors: Christopher B. D'Alfonso, Andrew P. Loriot