Patents by Inventor Craig A. Wheatley

Craig A. Wheatley 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: 20240088185
    Abstract: Fingerprint sensor assemblies using metasurface arrays. The sensor assemblies include an image sensor having a sensor pixel array and a metasurface array on the sensor pixel array. An optical filter such as an IR cutfilter or notch filter can be located on the metasurface array. The assemblies can also include a substrate, optical spacer, or optically clear adhesive between the sensor pixel array and the metasurface array. The fingerprint sensor assemblies can be incorporated into mobile devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2022
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Martin B. Wolk, Craig R. Schardt, John A. Wheatley, Jonah Shaver, Robert L. Brott
  • Patent number: 10267580
    Abstract: A firearm receiver and bolt operating assembly for use in combination with a standard bolt for a semi-automatic rim-fire action of a Ruger 10/22®-pattern firearm. It includes a receiver configured to function with a reciprocating bolt and having an ejection port which does not include a bolt handle opening on a first side and an elongated charging handle slot on a second, opposite side of the receiver. A bolt closure mechanism includes a guide rod, a recoil spring on the guide rod, and an engagement member slidably mounted over the other end of the guide rod. The engagement member is received in a transverse seat of the bolt and provides a bolt handle configured to extend through the slot opposite the ejection port. The spring and rod are inwardly adjacent to the slot and laterally between the handle and the portion received in the seat of the bolt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Tactical Innovations Inc.
    Inventor: Craig Wheatley
  • Publication number: 20180112939
    Abstract: Provided is a firearm receiver and bolt operating assembly for use in combination with a standard bolt for a semi-automatic rim-fire firearm action of a Ruger 10/22®-pattern firearm. It includes a receiver housing configured to function with a reciprocating bolt and having an ejection port which does not include a bolt handle reciprocation opening on a first side and an elongated charging handle slot on a second, opposite side of the receiver. A bolt closure mechanism includes a guide rod having a stop on one end, a recoil spring positioned over the guide rod, and an engagement member slidably mounted over the other end of the guide rod. The engagement member has a portion adapted to be received in a transverse seat of the firearm bolt and to provide a laterally extending bolt operating handle configured to extend through the elongated charging handle slot opposite the ejection port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventor: Craig Wheatley
  • Publication number: 20160327357
    Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-material firearm trigger having an upper portion configured to interact with at least one other component of a fire control mechanism and a finger lever portion attachable to the upper portion. The upper portion is formed by injection molding and the finger lever portion is formed from metal by material removal machining processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2015
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventor: Craig Wheatley
  • Patent number: 8381628
    Abstract: An ambidextrous receiver and bolt operating assembly for use in combination with a standard bolt for a Ruger® 10/22® rim-fire firearm action. A receiver housing is configured to function with the original Ruger® 10/22® firearm bolt and has an ejection port which is smaller than the ejection port of the original Ruger® 10/22® receiver and which does not include a bolt handle reciprocation opening. The receiver housing also includes a longitudinally extending upper guide channel and an opening at an aft end of said channel. A bolt closure mechanism is adapted to bias the original Ruger® 10/22® firearm bolt into battery and to be received in a seat of the original firearm bolt. The engagement member does not include a laterally extending bolt operating handle. An ambidextrous charging handle is positioned in the channel and has a forward portion including a hook portion adapted to retract the original firearm bolt during rearward movement of said handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Inventor: Craig Wheatley
  • Patent number: 7823314
    Abstract: A semi-automatic pistol with a detachable barrel and/or a detachable suppressed barrel assembly consists of a new or replacement interchangeable barrel receiver of a type similar to that of the Ruger™ Mk I/II/III or .22/45™ pistols with user interchangeable barrels. The interchangeable barrel receiver incorporates a feed ramp and has alignment surfaces that provide positive alignment with the user interchangeable barrel or sound suppressed barrel assembly. Means are provided for allowing the user to change barrels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Inventor: Craig A. Wheatley
  • Patent number: 7398615
    Abstract: A magazine for a firearm having a magazine well has a body with the chamber for receiving ammunition. The body has an upper opening to the chamber, and has a contact portion with adjustable screws that contact a surface in the magazine well. Adjustment of the screws is used to establish a precise selected position of the magazine with respect to the receiver, permitting adjustment of the feed height, feed angle and ejector position. Four screws are provided, one at each corner of the upper surface of the magazine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Inventor: Craig Wheatley
  • Publication number: 20070119086
    Abstract: A magazine for a firearm having a magazine well has a body with the chamber for receiving ammunition. The body has an upper opening to the chamber, and has a contact portion with adjustable screws that contact a surface in the magazine well. Adjustment of the screws is used to establish a precise selected position of the magazine with respect to the receiver, permitting adjustment of the feed height, feed angle and ejector position. Four screws are provided, one at each corner of the upper surface of the magazine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventor: Craig Wheatley