Patents by Inventor David Walter Compton

David Walter Compton 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).

  • Patent number: 10477619
    Abstract: A firearm includes one or more rails to which accessories may be mounted. The rails provide a communication path over which data may be transferred between the accessories and a processor located in the rails or in the firearm. The processor may cause the data to be sent to another location and may receive other data from other locations to provide a network of intercommunicating firearms that may deployed in a battlefield environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: COLT CANADA IP HOLDING PARTNERSHIP
    Inventors: Warren Downing, David Walter Compton
  • Patent number: 10337834
    Abstract: A firearm includes one or more rails to which accessories may be mounted. The rails provide a communication path over which data may be transferred between the accessories and a processor located in the rails or in the firearm. The processor may cause the data to be sent to another location and may receive other data from other locations to provide a network of intercommunicating firearms that may deployed in a battlefield environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: COLT CANADA IP HOLDING PARTNERSHIP
    Inventors: Warren Downing, David Walter Compton, Brenton Stewart Teed
  • Patent number: 10060705
    Abstract: A method, apparatus and system for networking accessories to a firearm or weapon wherein the accessories are powered from the rail and data is transferred between the accessories and the rail. In one embodiment, a weapon is provided, the weapon having: an upper receiver; a lower receiver; a powered accessory mounted to a rail of the upper receiver; and an apparatus for networking a microcontroller of the powered accessory to a microcontroller of the upper receiver and a microcontroller of the lower receiver, wherein the data is exclusively provided to the powered accessory from one of a plurality of coils located within the rail; and wherein the powered accessory further comprises a plurality of coils and the powered accessory is configured to determine when one of the plurality of coils of the powered accessory is adjacent to the one of the plurality of coils of the rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: COLT CANADA IP HOLDING PARTNERSHIP
    Inventors: David Walter Compton, Gary Edward Crocker
  • Patent number: 9921028
    Abstract: A method, apparatus and system for networking accessories to a firearm or weapon wherein the accessories are conductively powered from the rail and data is transferred between the accessories and the rail via conductive coupling. In one embodiment, a weapon is provided, the weapon having: an upper receiver; a lower receiver; a powered accessory mounted to a rail of the upper receiver; and an apparatus for conductively networking a microcontroller of the powered accessory to a microcontroller of the upper receiver and a microcontroller of the lower receiver, wherein the data is exclusively provided to the powered accessory from the rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: COLT CANADA IP HOLDING PARTNERSHIP
    Inventors: David Walter Compton, Brenton Stewart Teed
  • Patent number: 9897411
    Abstract: A method, apparatus and system for networking and powering accessories to a firearm or weapon wherein the accessories are conductively powered from the rail via at least one pin having a tungsten carbide surface and data is transferred between the accessories and the rail via conductive coupling using the at least one pin. In one embodiment, a weapon is provided, the weapon having: an upper receiver; a lower receiver, the upper receiver being removably mounted to the lower receiver; a powered accessory removably mounted to a rail of the upper receiver; and an apparatus for conductively networking a microcontroller of the powered accessory to a microcontroller of the upper receiver and a microcontroller of the lower receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: COLT CANADA IP HOLDING PARTNERSHIP
    Inventors: David Walter Compton, Brenton Stewart Teed
  • Patent number: 9891023
    Abstract: A method, apparatus and system for networking accessories to a firearm or weapon wherein the accessories are inductively powered from the rail and data is transferred between the accessories and the rail via inductive coupling. In one embodiment, a weapon is provided, the weapon having: an upper receiver; a lower receiver; a powered accessory mounted to a rail of the upper receiver; and an apparatus for inductively networking a microcontroller of the powered accessory to a microcontroller of the upper receiver and a microcontroller of the lower receiver, wherein the data is exclusively provided to the powered accessory from one of a plurality of coils located within the rail; and wherein the powered accessory further comprises a plurality of coils and the powered accessory is configured to determine when one of the plurality of coils of the powered accessory is adjacent to the one of the plurality of coils of the rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: COLT CANADA IP HOLDING PARTNERSHIP
    Inventors: David Walter Compton, Gary Edward Crocker
  • Patent number: 9879941
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing power to an accessory on a firearm, the method including the steps of: detecting an accessory when attached to said firearm through actuation of a magnetic switch magnetically coupled to a magnet in the accessory via a pin located in the firearm and providing a power path with said accessory; and providing power to said accessory from a secondary source of power should power be required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: COLT CANADA CORPORATION
    Inventors: David Walter Compton, Gary Edward Crocker
  • Patent number: 9823043
    Abstract: A method and system for an inductively powering rail on a firearm to power accessories such as: telescopic sights, tactical sights, laser sighting modules, and night vision scopes. This is achieved by having primary and secondary electromagnets (U-Cores) on both the inductively powering rail and the accessory. Once the electromagnets are in contact, the accessory is able to obtain power through induction via the inductively powering rail. Accessories may be attached to various fixture points on the inductively powering rail and are detected by the firearm when attached and detached. When attached, power and data communications may flow between the accessory and a master CPU located on the firearm. Accessories that are attached to the inductively powering rail and have rechargeable power systems may be recharged via the inductive power rail. Further, accessories that have power that is not needed may be transferred to other accessories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: COLT CANADA IP HOLDING PARTNERSHIP
    Inventors: David Walter Compton, Gary Edward Crocker
  • Publication number: 20160377383
    Abstract: A firearm includes one or more rails to which accessories may be mounted. The rails provide a communication path over which data may be transferred between the accessories and a processor located in the rails or in the firearm. The processor may cause the data to be sent to another location and may receive other data from other locations to provide a network of intercommunicating firearms that may deployed in a battlefield environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2014
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Warren Downing, David Walter Compton, Brenton Stewart Teed
  • Publication number: 20160349012
    Abstract: A method, apparatus and system for networking accessories to a firearm or weapon wherein the accessories are powered from the rail and data is transferred between the accessories and the rail. In one embodiment, a weapon is provided, the weapon having: an upper receiver; a lower receiver; a powered accessory mounted to a rail of the upper receiver; and an apparatus for networking a microcontroller of the powered accessory to a microcontroller of the upper receiver and a microcontroller of the lower receiver, wherein the data is exclusively provided to the powered accessory from one of a plurality of coils located within the rail; and wherein the powered accessory further comprises a plurality of coils and the powered accessory is configured to determine when one of the plurality of coils of the powered accessory is adjacent to the one of the plurality of coils of the rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: David Walter Compton, Gary Edward Crocker
  • Patent number: 9470473
    Abstract: A method and system for an inductively powering rail on a firearm to power accessories such as: telescopic sights, tactical sights, laser sighting modules, and night vision scopes. This is achieved by having primary and secondary electromagnets (U-Cores) on both the inductively powering rail and the accessory. Once the electromagnets are in contact, the accessory is able to obtain power through induction via the inductively powering rail. Accessories may be attached to various fixture points on the inductively powering rail and are detected by the firearm when attached and detached. When attached, power and data communications may flow between the accessory and a master CPU located on the firearm. Accessories that are attached to the inductively powering rail and have rechargeable power systems may be recharged via the inductive power rail. Further, accessories that have power that is not needed may be transferred to other accessories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: COLT CANADA IP HOLDING PARTNERSHIP
    Inventors: David Walter Compton, Gary Edward Crocker
  • Patent number: 9255769
    Abstract: A method, apparatus and system for networking and powering accessories to a firearm or weapon wherein the accessories are conductively powered from the rail via at least one pin having a tungsten carbide surface and data is transferred between the accessories and the rail via conductive coupling using the at least one pin. In one embodiment, a weapon is provided, the weapon having: an upper receiver; a lower receiver, the upper receiver being removably mounted to the lower receiver; a powered accessory removably mounted to a rail of the upper receiver; and an apparatus for conductively networking a microcontroller of the powered accessory to a microcontroller of the upper receiver and a microcontroller of the lower receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: COLT CANADA CORPORATION
    Inventors: David Walter Compton, Brenton Stewart Teed
  • Patent number: 9255767
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing power to an accessory on a firearm, the method including the steps of: detecting an accessory when attached to said firearm through actuation of a magnetic switch magnetically coupled to a magnet in the accessory via a pin located in the firearm and providing a power path with said accessory; and providing power to said accessory from a secondary source of power should power be required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: COLT CANADA CORPORATION
    Inventors: David Walter Compton, Gary Edward Crocker
  • Patent number: 9255768
    Abstract: A method, apparatus and system for networking accessories to a firearm or weapon wherein the accessories are conductively powered from the rail and data is transferred between the accessories and the rail via conductive coupling. In one embodiment, a weapon is provided, the weapon having: an upper receiver; a lower receiver; a powered accessory mounted to a rail of the upper receiver; and an apparatus for conductively networking a microcontroller of the powered accessory to a microcontroller of the upper receiver and a microcontroller of the lower receiver, wherein the data is exclusively provided to the powered accessory from the rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: COLT CANADA CORPORATION
    Inventors: David Walter Compton, Brenton Stewart Teed
  • Publication number: 20160025462
    Abstract: A firearm includes one or more rails to which accessories may be mounted. The rails provide a communication path over which data may be transferred between the accessories and a processor located in the rails or in the firearm. The processor may cause the data to be sent to another location and may receive other data from other locations to provide a network of intercommunicating firearms that may deployed in a battlefield environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Warren Downing, David Walter Compton
  • Publication number: 20150300786
    Abstract: A networked battle system includes a communication network, a first rifle that includes at least one accessory coupled thereto that determines a bearing of the first rifle and a communication element allowing the at least one accessory to provide bearing information to the communication network. The system also includes a battle management system in communication with the first rifle through the communication network that receives the bearing information from the accessory and updates a battle plan based on the bearing information to form an updated battle plan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2014
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: Warren Downing, David Walter Compton, Brenton Stewart Teed, Gary Edward Crocker
  • Publication number: 20150020427
    Abstract: A method, apparatus and system for networking accessories to a firearm or weapon wherein the accessories are conductively powered from the rail and data is transferred between the accessories and the rail via conductive coupling. In one embodiment, a weapon is provided, the weapon having: an upper receiver; a lower receiver; a powered accessory mounted to a rail of the upper receiver; and an apparatus for conductively networking a microcontroller of the powered accessory to a microcontroller of the upper receiver and a microcontroller of the lower receiver, wherein the data is exclusively provided to the powered accessory from the rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: David Walter Compton, Brenton Stewart Teed
  • Patent number: 8806794
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing power to an accessory on a firearm, the method including the steps of: detecting an accessory when attached to said firearm through actuation of a magnetic switch magnetically coupled to a magnet in the accessory via a pin located in the firearm and providing a power path with said accessory; and providing power to said accessory from a secondary source of power should power be required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Colt Canada Corporation
    Inventors: David Walter Compton, Gary Edward Crocker
  • Patent number: 8713840
    Abstract: A method and system for an inductively powering rail on a firearm to power accessories such as: telescopic sights, tactical sights, laser sighting modules, and night vision scopes. This is achieved by having primary and secondary electromagnets (U-Cores) on both the inductively powering rail and the accessory. Once the electromagnets are in contact, the accessory is able to obtain power through induction via the inductively powering rail. Accessories may be attached to various fixture points on the inductively powering rail and are detected by the firearm when attached and detached. When attached, power and data communications may flow between the accessory and a master CPU located on the firearm. Accessories that are attached to the inductively powering rail and have rechargeable power systems may be recharged via the inductive power rail. Further, accessories that have power that is not needed may be transferred to other accessories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Colt Canada Corporation
    Inventors: David Walter Compton, Gary Edward Crocker
  • Publication number: 20140047754
    Abstract: A method, apparatus and system for networking and powering accessories to a firearm or weapon wherein the accessories are conductively powered from the rail via at least one pin having a tungsten carbide surface and data is transferred between the accessories and the rail via conductive coupling using the at least one pin. In one embodiment, a weapon is provided, the weapon having: an upper receiver; a lower receiver, the upper receiver being removably mounted to the lower receiver; a powered accessory removably mounted to a rail of the upper receiver; and an apparatus for conductively networking a microcontroller of the powered accessory to a microcontroller of the upper receiver and a microcontroller of the lower receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Inventors: David Walter Compton, Brenton Stewart Teed