Patents by Inventor Christopher J. O'Brien

Christopher J. O'Brien 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: 20230251061
    Abstract: A flashlight assembly includes an elongated housing, a light assembly received within the front of the housing, a battery door assembly at the rear of the housing, a latch assembly on the top of the housing and a clamp assembly also on the top of the housing. Paddle switches for operating the flashlight are integrated into the battery door assembly at the rear of the housing. The battery door assembly is both slidable and rotatable relative to the main housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Applicant: Emissive Energy Corp.
    Inventors: Robert D. Galli, Christopher J. O'Brien, Mikhail T. Hyde
  • Patent number: 11624585
    Abstract: An electronic weapon accessory system includes an electronic weapon accessory, such as a light, and a detachable mount with an integrated control switch. The electronic weapon accessory includes an electronic component, such as an LED, and a power source disposed within a housing. The electronic component and the battery are electrically connected with a circuit having electrical contacts exposed on an outer surface of the housing. The mount has a body with a clamp structure, a dome switch disposed on an outer surface of the mount body and a circuit having electrical contacts exposed on the outer surface of the mount body. Fasteners removably secure the mount body and accessory housing in assembled relation. When the electronic weapon accessory and mount are assembled, the accessory electrical contacts physically and electrically engaging the mount electrical contacts to complete an electronic control circuit and provide integrated control and operation of the electronic accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Emissive Energy Corp.
    Inventors: Robert D. Galli, Christopher J. O'Brien, Mikhail T. Hyde
  • Patent number: 11614305
    Abstract: A flashlight assembly includes an elongated housing, a light assembly received within the front of the housing, a battery door assembly at the rear of the housing, a latch assembly on the top of the housing and a clamp assembly also on the top of the housing. Paddle switches for operating the flashlight are integrated into the battery door assembly at the rear of the housing. The battery door assembly is both slidable and rotatable relative to the main housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: Emissive Energy Corp.
    Inventors: Robert D. Galli, Christopher J. O'Brien, Mikhail T. Hyde
  • Patent number: 11421832
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to lights and flashlights, and more specifically to a handheld flashlight which has at least two LED light sources and the ability to change between the light sources by twisting the head portion of the flashlight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Emissive Energy Corp.
    Inventors: Robert D. Galli, Christopher J. O'Brien, Mikhail T. Hyde
  • Patent number: 11262059
    Abstract: A flashlight for use with a pistol, the pistol having a trigger guard and a mounting rail. The flashlight includes an elongated housing having a spring arm clamping mechanism for mounting to the mounting rail, a light source at one end thereof, and paddle switches at an opposing end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Emissive Energy Corp.
    Inventors: Robert D. Galli, Christopher J. O'Brien
  • Publication number: 20210404767
    Abstract: A flashlight assembly includes an elongated housing, a light assembly received within the front of the housing, a battery door assembly at the rear of the housing, a latch assembly on the top of the housing and a clamp assembly also on the top of the housing. Paddle switches for operating the flashlight are integrated into the battery door assembly at the rear of the housing. The battery door assembly is both slidable and rotatable relative to the main housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Applicant: Emissive Energy Corp.
    Inventors: Robert D. Galli, Christopher J. O'Brien, Mikhail T. Hyde
  • Publication number: 20210341258
    Abstract: An electronic weapon accessory system includes an electronic weapon accessory, such as a light, and a detachable mount with an integrated control switch. The electronic weapon accessory includes an electronic component, such as an LED, and a power source disposed within a housing. The electronic component and the battery are electrically connected with a circuit having electrical contacts exposed on an outer surface of the housing. The mount has a body with a clamp structure, a dome switch disposed on an outer surface of the mount body and a circuit having electrical contacts exposed on the outer surface of the mount body. Fasteners removably secure the mount body and accessory housing in assembled relation. When the electronic weapon accessory and mount are assembled, the accessory electrical contacts physically and electrically engaging the mount electrical contacts to complete an electronic control circuit and provide integrated control and operation of the electronic accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Applicant: Emissive Energy Corp.
    Inventors: Robert D. Galli, Christopher J. O'Brien, Mikhail T. Hyde
  • Patent number: 11118864
    Abstract: A flashlight assembly includes an elongated housing, a light assembly received within the front of the housing, a battery door assembly at the rear of the housing, a latch assembly on the top of the housing and a clamp assembly also on the top of the housing. Paddle switches for operating the flashlight are integrated into the battery door assembly at the rear of the housing. The battery door assembly is both slidable and rotatable relative to the main housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: EMISSIVE ENERGY CORP.
    Inventors: Robert D. Galli, Christopher J. O'Brien, Mikhail T. Hyde
  • Publication number: 20210278052
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to lights and flashlights, and more specifically to a handheld flashlight which has at least two LED light sources and the ability to change between the light sources by twisting the head portion of the flashlight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicant: Emissive Energy Corp.
    Inventors: Robert D. Galli, Christopher J. O'Brien, Mikhail T. Hyde
  • Patent number: 11067363
    Abstract: An electronic weapon accessory system includes an electronic weapon accessory, such as a light, and a detachable mount with an integrated control switch. The electronic weapon accessory includes an electronic component, such as an LED, and a power source disposed within a housing. The electronic component and the battery are electrically connected with a circuit having electrical contacts exposed on an outer surface of the housing. The mount has a body with a clamp structure, a dome switch disposed on an outer surface of the mount body and a circuit having electrical contacts exposed on the outer surface of the mount body. Fasteners removably secure the mount body and accessory housing in assembled relation. When the electronic weapon accessory and mount are assembled, the accessory electrical contacts physically and electrically engaging the mount electrical contacts to complete an electronic control circuit and provide integrated control and operation of the electronic accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Emissive Energy Corp.
    Inventors: Robert D. Galli, Christopher J. O'Brien, Mikhail T. Hyde
  • Patent number: 11015770
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to lights and flashlights, and more specifically to a handheld flashlight which has at least two LED light sources and the ability to change between the light sources by twisting the head portion of the flashlight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Emissive Energy Corp.
    Inventors: Robert D. Galli, Christopher J. O'Brien, Mikhail T. Hyde
  • Publication number: 20210071990
    Abstract: A flashlight assembly includes an elongated housing, a light assembly received within the front of the housing, a battery door assembly at the rear of the housing, a latch assembly on the top of the housing and a clamp assembly also on the top of the housing. Paddle switches for operating the flashlight are integrated into the battery door assembly at the rear of the housing. The battery door assembly is both slidable and rotatable relative to the main housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Applicant: Emissive Energy Corp.
    Inventors: Robert D. Galli, Christopher J. O'Brien, Mikhail T. Hyde
  • Publication number: 20210062981
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to lights and flashlights, and more specifically to a handheld flashlight which has at least two LED light sources and the ability to change between the light sources by twisting the head portion of the flashlight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Applicant: Emissive Energy Corp.
    Inventors: Robert D. Galli, Christopher J. O'Brien, Mikhail T. Hyde
  • Publication number: 20210018166
    Abstract: A flashlight for use with a pistol, the pistol having a trigger guard and a mounting rail. The flashlight includes an elongated housing having a spring arm clamping mechanism for mounting to the mounting rail, a light source at one end thereof, and paddle switches at an opposing end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Applicant: Emissive Energy Corp.
    Inventors: Robert D. Galli, Christopher J. O'Brien
  • Patent number: 10816183
    Abstract: A flashlight for use with a pistol, the pistol having a trigger guard and a mounting rail. The flashlight includes an elongated housing having a spring arm clamping mechanism for mounting to the mounting rail, a light source at one end thereof, and paddle switches at an opposing end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Emissive Energy Corp.
    Inventors: Robert D. Galli, Christopher J. O'Brien
  • Publication number: 20200064102
    Abstract: An electronic weapon accessory system includes an electronic weapon accessory, such as a light, and a detachable mount with an integrated control switch. The electronic weapon accessory includes an electronic component, such as an LED, and a power source disposed within a housing. The electronic component and the battery are electrically connected with a circuit having electrical contacts exposed on an outer surface of the housing. The mount has a body with a clamp structure, a dome switch disposed on an outer surface of the mount body and a circuit having electrical contacts exposed on the outer surface of the mount body. Fasteners removably secure the mount body and accessory housing in assembled relation. When the electronic weapon accessory and mount are assembled, the accessory electrical contacts physically and electrically engaging the mount electrical contacts to complete an electronic control circuit and provide integrated control and operation of the electronic accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Applicant: Emissive Energy Corp.
    Inventors: Robert D. Galli, Christopher J. O'Brien, Mikhail T. Hyde
  • Patent number: 10145125
    Abstract: The cove base molding strip includes a body including a planar portion having a front surface and a rear surface and a curved portion having a concave surface continuous with the front surface and a convex surface continuous with the rear surface. The rear surface includes at least a first channel. A cove anchor projects from the convex surface, and the intersection of the front surface and the rear surface define a rounded tip that projects from the planar portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Inventor: Christopher J. O'Brien
  • Publication number: 20180283670
    Abstract: A flashlight for use with a pistol, the pistol having a trigger guard and a mounting rail. The flashlight includes an elongated housing having a spring arm clamping mechanism for mounting to the mounting rail, a light source at one end thereof, and paddle switches at an opposing end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Applicant: Emissive Energy Corp.
    Inventors: Robert D. Galli, Christopher J. O'Brien
  • Publication number: 20180038580
    Abstract: A flashlight for use with a pistol, the pistol having a trigger guard and a mounting rail. The flashlight includes an elongated housing having a spring arm clamping mechanism for mounting to the mounting rail, a light source at one end thereof, and paddle switches at an opposing end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Applicant: Emissive Energy Corp.
    Inventors: Robert D. Galli, Christopher J. O'Brien
  • Patent number: 9874337
    Abstract: A novel flashlight assembly that includes an interface integrated into the housing thereof to facilitate mounting of the flashlight to the dovetail rail on a modern combat weapon. The outer body of the flashlight includes a head mounted to a flashlight body at one end and a tapered tail extending outwardly at the other end of the body. Further, the flashlight includes a clamping interface that is a seamless and integrated feature of the outer housing of the flashlight itself for interfacing the flashlight with a firearm. The operational modes of the flashlight are controlled by a single push button and a selector switch. To facilitate a highly compact design the flashlight employs two circuitry arrangements positioned remote from one another and in communication with one another via a single conductive trace to operate at a first signal frequency or a second signal frequency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: EMISSIVE ENERGY CORP.
    Inventors: Robert D. Galli, Christopher J. O'Brien