Patents by Inventor Adam M. Jacob

Adam M. Jacob has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8272308
    Abstract: A feed disengage mechanism for a weapon with a sprocket-type feed system may include a sprocket rotatably fixed to the receiver. A forward pawl may be selectably engageable with a forward end of the sprocket. The forward pawl may include a flange and be biased for engagement with the sprocket. An anti-backup pawl may be selectably engageable with a rear end of the sprocket. The anti-backup pawl may include a cam path and be biased for engagement with the sprocket. A feed cover may include a feed slide assembly that may be translatable in a slot in the feed cover. The feed slide assembly may include a front pin engageable with the flange of the forward pawl and a rear pin engageable with the cam path of the anti-backup pawl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Hansen Lukman, Adam M. Jacob, Curtis D. Johnson
  • Patent number: 7578227
    Abstract: A fire control mechanism provides semi-automatic, burst, fully automatic, and safe modes for a firearm. The fire control mechanism includes first, second and third shafts. A hammer is rotatably mounted on the first shaft and biased for rotation about the first shaft in a first direction. An auto sear is mounted on the second shaft and engageable with the hammer. A semi disconnect is mounted on the second shaft and engageable with the hammer. A primary sear is mounted on the third shaft and engageable with the hammer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: Adam M. Jacob