Patents by Inventor Charles David Williams
Charles David Williams 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).
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Patent number: 11959714Abstract: A method of assembling a bolt handle to a bolt assembly of a firearm includes inserting the bolt handle through a handle opening defined by a bolt body. A distal end of the bolt handle is inserted through the handle opening until the distal end extends past an outer perimeter of the bolt body. At least a portion of a bolt shroud is inserted through a first portion of an aperture defined by the bolt handle. A force is applied to the bolt shroud while the bolt handle is retracted within the handle opening of the bolt body so that the bolt shroud is positioned within a second portion of the aperture. The bolt shroud is held in connection with the bolt handle when the bolt shroud is positioned within the second portion of the aperture to secure the bolt handle to the bolt body.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2023Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Springfield, Inc.Inventors: Nick Ballard, Charles David Williams, Christopher Martin Baumbach
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Publication number: 20230366653Abstract: Handguard anchoring systems suitable for attaching a handguard to a firearm are disclosed, including systems having a fastener that extends into a barrel nut and compresses at least a portion of the handguard between the fastener and the barrel nut. Many embodiments include openings in the handguard and/or a plate that are oversized for the fastener such that the handguard may be rotated relative to the barrel nut when a portion of the fastener is positioned within the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2023Publication date: November 16, 2023Applicant: Springfield, Inc.Inventor: Charles David Williams
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Patent number: 11740051Abstract: Handguard anchoring systems suitable for attaching a handguard to a firearm are disclosed, including systems having a fastener that extends into a barrel nut and compresses at least a portion of the handguard between the fastener and the barrel nut. Many embodiments include openings in the handguard and/or a plate that are oversized for the fastener such that the handguard may be rotated relative to the barrel nut when a portion of the fastener is positioned within the opening.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2021Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: Springfield, Inc.Inventor: Charles David Williams
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Publication number: 20230213294Abstract: A method of assembling a bolt handle to a bolt assembly of a firearm includes inserting the bolt handle through a handle opening defined by a bolt body. A distal end of the bolt handle is inserted through the handle opening until the distal end extends past an outer perimeter of the bolt body. At least a portion of a bolt shroud is inserted through a first portion of an aperture defined by the bolt handle. A force is applied to the bolt shroud while the bolt handle is retracted within the handle opening of the bolt body so that the bolt shroud is positioned within a second portion of the aperture. The bolt shroud is held in connection with the bolt handle when the bolt shroud is positioned within the second portion of the aperture to secure the bolt handle to the bolt body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2023Publication date: July 6, 2023Applicant: Springfield, Inc.Inventors: Nick Ballard, Charles David Williams, Christopher Martin Baumbach
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Patent number: 11624568Abstract: A method of assembling a bolt handle to a bolt assembly of a firearm includes inserting the bolt handle through a handle opening defined by a bolt body. A distal end of the bolt handle is inserted through the handle opening until the distal end extends past an outer perimeter of the bolt body. At least a portion of a bolt shroud is inserted through a first portion of an aperture defined by the bolt handle. A force is applied to the bolt shroud while the bolt handle is retracted within the handle opening of the bolt body so that the bolt shroud is positioned within a second portion of the aperture. The bolt shroud is held in connection with the bolt handle when the bolt shroud is positioned within the second portion of the aperture to secure the bolt handle to the bolt body.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2021Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: Springfield, Inc.Inventors: Nick Ballard, Charles David Williams, Christopher Martin Baumbach
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Publication number: 20220260335Abstract: Handguard anchoring systems suitable for attaching a handguard to a firearm are disclosed, including systems having a fastener that extends into a barrel nut and compresses at least a portion of the handguard between the fastener and the barrel nut. Many embodiments include openings in the handguard and/or a plate that are oversized for the fastener such that the handguard may be rotated relative to the barrel nut when a portion of the fastener is positioned within the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2021Publication date: August 18, 2022Inventor: Charles David Williams
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Publication number: 20220163275Abstract: A method of assembling a bolt handle to a bolt assembly of a firearm includes inserting the bolt handle through a handle opening defined by a bolt body. A distal end of the bolt handle is inserted through the handle opening until the distal end extends past an outer perimeter of the bolt body. At least a portion of a bolt shroud is inserted through a first portion of an aperture defined by the bolt handle. A force is applied to the bolt shroud while the bolt handle is retracted within the handle opening of the bolt body so that the bolt shroud is positioned within a second portion of the aperture. The bolt shroud is held in connection with the bolt handle when the bolt shroud is positioned within the second portion of the aperture to secure the bolt handle to the bolt body.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2021Publication date: May 26, 2022Applicant: Springfield, Inc.Inventors: Nick Ballard, Charles David Williams, Christopher Martin Baumbach
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Publication number: 20220099406Abstract: A stock assembly for a firearm including an integrally molded accessory attachment housing and a method of forming the accessory attachment housing. The integrally molded accessory attachment housing is formed by molding a material in the form of a stock assembly around the accessory attachment housing. A stock slot is formed through the material around the accessory attachment housing and an opening corresponding to the position of the stock slot is defined through the accessory attachment housing. The stock assembly may additionally or alternatively include a cheek riser that has an adjustable cheek rest. The cheek rest may be configured to be adjustable in at least four different directions including rotation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2021Publication date: March 31, 2022Inventors: Christopher Martin Baumbach, Nick Ballard, Charles David Williams
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Patent number: 11131525Abstract: Handguard anchoring systems suitable for attaching a handguard to a firearm are disclosed, including systems having a fastener that extends into a barrel nut and compresses at least a portion of the handguard between the fastener and the barrel nut. Many embodiments include openings in the handguard and/or a plate that are oversized for the fastener such that the handguard may be rotated relative to the barrel nut when a portion of the fastener is positioned within the opening.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2020Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: Springfield, Inc.Inventor: Charles David Williams
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Patent number: 10871338Abstract: Trigger assemblies that preserve the integrity of the trigger sear surface when the trigger assembly enters a “half-cocked”, safety configuration are disclosed. In certain embodiments, a trigger safety engagement surface engages a hammer safety engagement surface in the safety configuration, preventing the hammer from rotating into contact with a firing pin. In some instances, the trigger sear surface is suspended within a safety recess (e.g., a notch) of the hammer and free of contact with the hammer when the trigger assembly is in the safety configuration.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2019Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: Springfield, Inc.Inventors: Charles David Williams, Thomas E. Long
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Publication number: 20200340779Abstract: Handguard anchoring systems suitable for attaching a handguard to a firearm are disclosed, including systems having a fastener that extends into a barrel nut and compresses at least a portion of the handguard between the fastener and the barrel nut. Many embodiments include openings in the handguard and/or a plate that are oversized for the fastener such that the handguard may be rotated relative to the barrel nut when a portion of the fastener is positioned within the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Inventor: Charles David Williams
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Patent number: 10760861Abstract: Improvements to firearms that load cartridges from a magazine and/or a clip are disclosed. Specifically, improvements to slide assemblies and bolt assemblies to depress a cartridge in a magazine and/or a clip are provided. Such improvements include a sloped bottom-facing surface of the slide assembly and/or bolt assembly. The sloped bottom-facing surface is sloped along the length of the portion that contacts a cartridge in the magazine and/or clip when the slide assembly and/or bolt assembly reciprocates.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2019Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: Springfield, Inc.Inventor: Charles David Williams
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Patent number: 10712123Abstract: Handguard anchoring systems suitable for attaching a handguard to a firearm are disclosed, including systems having a fastener that extends into a barrel nut and compresses at least a portion of the handguard between the fastener and the barrel nut. Many embodiments include openings in the handguard and/or a plate that are oversized for the fastener such that the handguard may be rotated relative to the barrel nut when a portion of the fastener is positioned within the opening.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2019Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: Springfield, Inc.Inventor: Charles David Williams
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Publication number: 20200103200Abstract: Handguard anchoring systems suitable for attaching a handguard to a firearm are disclosed, including systems having a fastener that extends into a barrel nut and compresses at least a portion of the handguard between the fastener and the barrel nut. Many embodiments include openings in the handguard and/or a plate that are oversized for the fastener such that the handguard may be rotated relative to the barrel nut when a portion of the fastener is positioned within the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventor: Charles David Williams
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Patent number: D875870Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2017Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: Springfield, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Martin Baumbach, Charles David Williams
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Patent number: D923129Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2017Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Inventor: Charles David Williams
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Patent number: D944351Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2020Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: Springfield, Inc.Inventors: Charles David Williams, Christopher Martin Baumbach
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Patent number: D963099Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2020Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: Springfield, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Martin Baumbach, Peter J. Leach, Stephen H. McKelvain, Charles David Williams
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Patent number: D987011Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Springfield, Inc.Inventors: Charles David Williams, Christopher Martin Baumbach
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Patent number: D1024252Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2022Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Springfield, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Martin Baumbach, Peter J. Leach, Stephen H. McKelvain, Charles David Williams