Patents by Inventor Daniel Rhea Shepard, Jr.

Daniel Rhea Shepard, Jr. 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).

  • Firearm assemblies and methods
    Patent number: 8615918
    Abstract: Firearms are provided than can include a firearm frame having a grip attached thereto; a power source recessed within the grip; and a power coupling assembly positioned along the frame, the assembly being in electronic communication with the power source. Firearm frames are provided that can include a grip having a power source therein; and at least one power line extending from the power source to an exterior portion of the frame. Methods of powering a firearm accessory are provided that can include providing a power source within a grip of the firearm; and powering the firearm accessory with the power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Lone Wolf Distributors, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel Rhea Shepard, Jr.
  • Firearm assemblies and methods
    Patent number: 8365456
    Abstract: Firearms are provided that can include a firearm frame having a grip attached thereto; a power source recessed within the grip; and a power coupling assembly positioned along the frame, the assembly being in electronic communication with the power source. Firearm frames are provided that can include a grip having a power source therein; and at least one power line extending from the power source to an exterior portion of the frame. Methods of powering a firearm accessory are provided that can include providing a power source within a grip of the firearm; and powering the firearm accessory with the power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Lone Wolf Distributors, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel Rhea Shepard, Jr.