Patents by Inventor Donald McLaughlin

Donald McLaughlin 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).

  • RIFLE ACCESSORY RAIL, COMMUNICATION, AND POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM-BATTERY PACK
    Publication number: 20100275489
    Abstract: The present invention is related to weapons systems. In particular, the present invention is directed to accessory attachment systems for rifles and small arms weapons that enable attached accessory devices to draw power from a central power source and communicate with the user and/or other devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: PROTOTYPE PRODUCTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Eric Cabahug, Joseph Frascati, Ben Feldman, James Dodd, Donald McLaughlin
  • RIFLE ACCESSORY RAIL, COMMUNICATION, AND POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20100192447
    Abstract: The present invention is related to weapons systems. In particular, the present invention is directed to accessory attachment systems for rifles and small arms weapons that enable attached accessory devices to draw power from a central power source and communicate with the user and/or other devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: PROTOTYPE PRODUCTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Eric Cabahug, Joseph Frascati, Ben Feldman, John Schroeder, James Dodd, Donald McLaughlin, Hector Tapia
  • RIFLE ACCESSORY RAIL, COMMUNICATION, AND POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM - RAIL CONTACTS
    Publication number: 20100192444
    Abstract: The present invention is related to weapons systems. In particular, the present invention is directed to accessory attachment systems for rifles and small arms weapons that enable attached accessory devices to draw power from a central power source and communicate with the user and/or other devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: PROTOTYPE PRODUCTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Eric Cabahug, Ben Feldman, John Schroeder, James Dodd, Jay Tilton, Donald McLaughlin, Hector Tapia
  • Modified propellant increments for short range training round propulsion system
    Patent number: 4898097
    Abstract: A modified propellant increment for the propulsion system of an ammunition round includes a body composed of combustible propellant material and having a hollow interior, and a plurality of holes defined through the body which communicate the exterior of the body with the hollow interior thereof. The hollow interior of the body is empty of any propellant other than the propellant material composing the body. The holes are arranged in first and second arcuate rows on opposite planar end portions of the body and ensure complete combustion of the body upon burning thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 6, 1990
    Assignee: Honeywell Inc.
    Inventors: Norman M. Jordan, Donald McLaughlin