Patents by Inventor Brian D. Schuetz

Brian D. Schuetz 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: 9797666
    Abstract: The disclosure describes a convertible lower receiver. The convertible lower receiver includes a first forward pivot assembly and a second forward pivot assembly. The first forward pivot assembly is associated with a first forward pivot receptacle that is designed to mate with a first type of upper receiver when a forward takedown pin is inserted through the first forward pivot receptacle and a forward lug of the first type of upper receiver. The second forward pivot assembly is associated with a second forward pivot receptacle that is designed to mate with a second type of upper receiver when the forward takedown pin is inserted through the second forward pivot receptacle and a forward lug of the second type of upper receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: Olympic Arms, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian D Schuetz
  • Publication number: 20160209136
    Abstract: The disclosure describes a convertible lower receiver. The convertible lower receiver includes a first forward pivot assembly and a second forward pivot assembly. The first forward pivot assembly is associated with a first forward pivot receptacle that is designed to mate with a first type of upper receiver when a forward takedown pin is inserted through the first forward pivot receptacle and a forward lug of the first type of upper receiver. The second forward pivot assembly is associated with a second forward pivot receptacle that is designed to mate with a second type of upper receiver when the forward takedown pin is inserted through the second forward pivot receptacle and a forward lug of the second type of upper receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventor: Brian D. Schuetz
  • Patent number: 7753679
    Abstract: A non-firing rifle that emulates a semi-automatic or automatic rifle for training in procedures for safe handling, cleaning, and field stripping of such weapons. The non-firing rifle retains the upper receiver assembly, barrel assembly, and ammunition magazine of the emulated rifle, as well as some of the components of the lower receiver assembly of the emulated rifle, but substitutes a modified forging for the lower receiver forging of the emulated rifle. Unlike the lower receiver forging of the emulated rifle, the modified forging has no cutouts to allow a trigger or hammer to be installed. A cutout is provided in a bottom wall of the forging, however, to allow installation of a pseudo-trigger. Accordingly, it is incapable of firing a live ammunition round.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Inventor: Brian D. Schuetz
  • Patent number: 5937563
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a firearms safety system for adapting conventional handheld firearms to fire non-deadly simulated training ammunition, which system provides a series of gas relief ports and passages to prevent the successful firing of live ammunition in the firearm. The system can be advantageously utilized in modified M16 type military type rifles which have been previously adapted to fire pistol cartridges such as the 9 mm and .40 S&W calibers. The system is also particularly advantageous for use in handheld firearms such as pistols and revolvers, as well as in conventional long guns such as bolt action rifles, and all shotguns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Inventors: Robert C. E. Schuetz, Brian D. Schuetz
  • Patent number: 5740626
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a firearms safety system for adapting conventional handheld firearms to fire non-deadly simulated training ammunition, which system provides a series of gas relief ports and passages to prevent the successful firing of live ammunition in the firearm. The system can be advantageously utilized in modified M16 type military type rifles which have been previously adapted to fire pistol cartridges such as the 9 mm and .40 S&W calibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1998
    Assignee: Olympic Arms, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert C.E. Schuetz, Brian D. Schuetz
  • Patent number: 5520019
    Abstract: An M16 type rifle capable of being fired in automatic or semi-automatic mode is disclosed utilizing a blow-back system with a forcing cone breech and a matching conical bolt face. The blow-back bolt assembly of the present invention allows elimination of the troublesome and easily fouled gas operating system of the conventional M16 rifle and further allows the rifle to be chambered for short low-pressure pistol cartridges such as the 45 ACP and the 40 S&W.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1996
    Assignee: Olympic Arms, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian D. Schuetz
  • Patent number: 5499569
    Abstract: An M16 type rifle capable of being fired in automatic or semiautomatic mode is disclosed utilizing a blow-back system with a forcing cone breech and a matching conical bolt face. The blowback bolt assembly of the present invention allows elimination of the troublesome and easily fouled gas operating system of the conventional M16 rifle and further allows the rifle to be chambered for short low-pressure pistol cartridges such as the 45 ACP and the 40 S&W.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1996
    Assignee: Olympic Arms, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian D. Schuetz
  • Patent number: 5448940
    Abstract: A modified M16 pistol capable of firing rifle cartridges therein in automatic or semi-automatic mode, which pistol is based upon modified M16 upper and lower assemblies, with a pistol barrel, an M16 gas actuation system, and a spring-biased buffer system mounted on top of the M16 upper receiver assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1995
    Assignee: Olympic Arms, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert C. E. Schuetz, Brian D. Schuetz