Patents by Inventor Brian Hedeen

Brian Hedeen 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).

  • Publication number: 20230384047
    Abstract: A firearm includes a barrel portion, a slide, and a frame. The frame includes a grip, and the grip includes a magazine chamber and a rear surface adjacent the slide. At least one sensor is carried by the grip, and the at least one sensor adapted to sense a state of the magazine detachably received in the magazine chamber corresponding to a number of cartridges of ammunition remaining in the magazine. A display is carried on the rear surface of the grip, and the display includes a plurality of illuminating devices. The display is operatively coupled to the at least one sensor and is operable to visually present the number of cartridges of ammunition remaining in the magazine by illuminating at least one of the plurality of illuminating devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Brian Hedeen, Mike Cisewski, Ethan Mork
  • Patent number: 11750032
    Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, a gun-mounted recording device comprises a housing configured to be mounted to a gun, a recording module arranged within the housing, the recording module comprising a first electrical contact, and a power supply configured to be detachably coupled to the housing. The power source comprises a second electrical contact. The first electrical contact and the second electrical contact are configured to contact each other and form a circuit when the power source is coupled to the housing in order for the power source to supply power to the recording module. The first electrical contact, the second electrical contact, or both are configured to move in response to relative movement between the power source and the housing when the power source is coupled to the housing, in order to maintain the supply of power from the power source to the recording module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Laser Aiming Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Hedeen, Mike Cisewski, Ethan Mork
  • Patent number: 11561057
    Abstract: A firearm includes a barrel portion, a slide, and a frame. The frame includes a grip, and the grip includes a magazine chamber and a rear surface adjacent the slide. At least one sensor is carried by the grip, and the at least one sensor adapted to sense a state of the magazine detachably received in the magazine chamber corresponding to a number of cartridges of ammunition remaining in the magazine. A display is carried on the rear surface of the grip, and the display includes a plurality of illuminating devices. The display is operatively coupled to the at least one sensor and is operable to visually present the number of cartridges of ammunition remaining in the magazine by illuminating at least one of the plurality of illuminating devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Laser Aiming Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Hedeen, Mike Cisewski, Ethan Mork
  • Publication number: 20220316833
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to recording devices coupled to guns that are configured to record events. In an embodiment, a gun-mounted recording device comprises: a sensor configured to: sense the gun is in use; and send an activation signal to a recording device in response to sensing the gun is in use. Further, the recording device is communicatively coupled to the sensor, wherein the recording device is configured to: transition from a lower-power state to a higher-power state in response to receiving the activation signal, wherein the recording device records wherein the higher-power state; and record at least one aspect of the gun's environment in response to transitioning from the lower-power state to the higher-power state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Brian Hedeen, Mike Cisewski, Ethan Mork
  • Patent number: 11306987
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to recording devices coupled to guns that are configured to record events. In an embodiment, a gun-mounted recording device comprises: a sensor configured to: sense the gun is in use; and send an activation signal to a recording device in response to sensing the gun is in use. Further, the recording device is communicatively coupled to the sensor, wherein the recording device is configured to: transition from a lower-power state to a higher-power state in response to receiving the activation signal, wherein the recording device records wherein the higher-power state; and record at least one aspect of the gun's environment in response to transitioning from the lower-power state to the higher-power state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: Laser Aiming Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Hedeen, Mike Cisewski, Ethan Mork
  • Publication number: 20220021815
    Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, a gun-mounted recording device comprises a housing configured to be mounted to a gun, a recording module arranged within the housing, the recording module comprising a first electrical contact, and a power supply configured to be detachably coupled to the housing. The power source comprises a second electrical contact. The first electrical contact and the second electrical contact are configured to contact each other and form a circuit when the power source is coupled to the housing in order for the power source to supply power to the recording module. The first electrical contact, the second electrical contact, or both are configured to move in response to relative movement between the power source and the housing when the power source is coupled to the housing, in order to maintain the supply of power from the power source to the recording module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Inventors: Brian Hedeen, Mike Cisewski, Ethan Mork
  • Publication number: 20210310759
    Abstract: A firearm includes a barrel portion, a slide, and a frame. The frame includes a grip, and the grip includes a magazine chamber and a rear surface adjacent the slide. At least one sensor is carried by the grip, and the at least one sensor adapted to sense a state of the magazine detachably received in the magazine chamber corresponding to a number of cartridges of ammunition remaining in the magazine. A display is carried on the rear surface of the grip, and the display includes a plurality of illuminating devices. The display is operatively coupled to the at least one sensor and is operable to visually present the number of cartridges of ammunition remaining in the magazine by illuminating at least one of the plurality of illuminating devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: Brian Hedeen, Mike Cisewski, Ethan Mork
  • Patent number: 10962314
    Abstract: A firearm includes a barrel portion, a slide, and a frame. The frame includes a grip, and the grip includes a magazine chamber and a rear surface adjacent the slide. At least one sensor is carried by the grip, and the at least one sensor adapted to sense a state of the magazine detachably received in the magazine chamber corresponding to a number of cartridges of ammunition remaining in the magazine. A display is carried on the rear surface of the grip, and the display includes a plurality of illuminating devices. The display is operatively coupled to the at least one sensor and is operable to visually present the number of cartridges of ammunition remaining in the magazine by illuminating at least one of the plurality of illuminating devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Laser Aiming Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Hedeen, Mike Cisewski, Ethan Mork
  • Publication number: 20190222771
    Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, a gun-mounted recording device comprises a housing configured to be mounted to a gun, a recording module arranged within the housing, the recording module comprising a first electrical contact, and a power supply configured to be detachably coupled to the housing. The power source comprises a second electrical contact. The first electrical contact and the second electrical contact are configured to contact each other and form a circuit when the power source is coupled to the housing in order for the power source to supply power to the recording module. The first electrical contact, the second electrical contact, or both are configured to move in response to relative movement between the power source and the housing when the power source is coupled to the housing, in order to maintain the supply of power from the power source to the recording module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Brian Hedeen, Mike Cisewski, Ethan Mork
  • Patent number: 10323903
    Abstract: An electronic accessory for a firearm includes a housing including a right side, a left side, and an attachment mechanism for securing the electronic accessory to the firearm. The housing contains components of the electronic accessory. The components of the electronic accessory include an electronic component, a sensor sensing a magnetic field, and a circuit board coupled to the electronic component and the sensor. The circuit board controls the electronic component and suspends power to the electronic component when the sensor senses a magnetic field above a threshold strength. A first switch is disposed on the right side of the housing and a second switch is disposed on the left side of the housing. The switches are operable to control the electronic component via the circuit board. A power source provides power to at least one of the electronic component, the sensor, and the circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: Laser Aiming Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Hedeen, Tom Otteson
  • Publication number: 20180321015
    Abstract: An electronic accessory for a firearm includes a housing including a right side, a left side, and an attachment mechanism for securing the electronic accessory to the firearm. The housing contains components of the electronic accessory. The components of the electronic accessory include an electronic component, a sensor sensing a magnetic field, and a circuit board coupled to the electronic component and the sensor. The circuit board controls the electronic component and suspends power to the electronic component when the sensor senses a magnetic field above a threshold strength. A first switch is disposed on the right side of the housing and a second switch is disposed on the left side of the housing. The switches are operable to control the electronic component via the circuit board. A power source provides power to at least one of the electronic component, the sensor, and the circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Brian Hedeen, Tom Otteson
  • Publication number: 20180299217
    Abstract: A firearm includes a barrel portion, a slide, and a frame. The frame includes a grip, and the grip includes a magazine chamber and a rear surface adjacent the slide. At least one sensor is carried by the grip, and the at least one sensor adapted to sense a state of the magazine detachably received in the magazine chamber corresponding to a number of cartridges of ammunition remaining in the magazine. A display is carried on the rear surface of the grip, and the display includes a plurality of illuminating devices. The display is operatively coupled to the at least one sensor and is operable to visually present the number of cartridges of ammunition remaining in the magazine by illuminating at least one of the plurality of illuminating devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2018
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: Brian Hedeen, Mike Cisewski, Ethan Mork
  • Patent number: 10060701
    Abstract: An electronic accessory for a firearm comprising: a housing including an attachment mechanism for securing the electronic accessory to the firearm, the housing containing components of the electronic accessory. The components of the electronic accessory comprising: an electronic component, a sensor, a circuit board, and a power source. The sensor senses a magnetic field. The circuit board is coupled to the electronic component and the sensor. The circuit board controls the electronic component and suspends power to the electronic component when the sensor senses a magnetic field above a threshold strength. The power source is coupled to the circuit board and provides power to at least one of: the electronic component, the sensor and the circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Laser Aiming Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Hedeen, Tom Otteson
  • Publication number: 20180106568
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to recording devices coupled to guns that are configured to record events. In an embodiment, a gun-mounted recording device comprises: a sensor configured to: sense the gun is in use; and send an activation signal to a recording device in response to sensing the gun is in use. Further, the recording device is communicatively coupled to the sensor, wherein the recording device is configured to: transition from a lower-power state to a higher-power state in response to receiving the activation signal, wherein the recording device records wherein the higher-power state; and record at least one aspect of the gun's environment in response to transitioning from the lower-power state to the higher-power state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2017
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventors: Brian Hedeen, Mike Cisewski, Ethan Mork
  • Patent number: 9658031
    Abstract: A combination includes a holster and a laser gun sight that is securable to a gun. The laser gun sight includes a housing including a laser aperture sized to accommodate a laser module, a laser module disposed within the laser aperture, a circuit board including circuitry configured to operate the laser module and a sensor disposed on the circuit board and configured to detect a position of the laser gun sight relative to the holster. The laser gun sight may be a green laser gun sight and may be configured to automatically turn off when holstered and automatically turn on when drawn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Laser Aiming Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Hedeen, Tom Otteson
  • Publication number: 20150184978
    Abstract: A holster is configured to accommodate a gun to which an electronic weapon mounted accessory has been secured. The holster includes a material defining a pocket sized for the gun and the electronic weapon mounted accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventor: Brian Hedeen
  • Patent number: D672005
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Laser Aiming Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Hedeen, Tom Otteson
  • Patent number: D873946
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Laser Aiming Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Hedeen, Ethan Mork