Patents by Inventor Drew Essig
Drew Essig 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).
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Publication number: 20240027165Abstract: A target sight system includes a base portion with a gun-mounting interface allowing the sight to be firmly fastened to a shooting device. The base also includes a power supply, a target light generator, and a light-passing surface through which the target light passes between the target light generator and a target. The sight system also includes a cover that is detachably removable from the base portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventors: Andrew W. York, Drew Essig
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Patent number: 11774217Abstract: A target sight system includes a base portion with a gun-mounting interface allowing the sight to be firmly fastened to a shooting device. The base also includes a power supply, a target light generator, and a light-passing surface through which the target light passes between the target light generator and a target. The sight system also includes a cover that is detachably removable from the base portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2022Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: SIG SAUER, INC.Inventors: Andrew W. York, Drew Essig
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Publication number: 20230204324Abstract: An accessory for a firearm includes a deflector integrated into the accessory and structured to alter a path of discharge gasses and/or debris after such gasses and debris are emitted from the firearm when the firearm is discharged. The deflector may be sized and shaped to alter a path of discharge gasses and/or debris after such gasses and debris pass a Loaded Chamber Indicator (LCI) of the firearm. The LCI indicates a presence of a cartridge within a firing chamber of the firearm, but openings within and around the LCI also provide a path for hot gasses and debris to strike accessories, which causes fouling and other deterioration.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2023Publication date: June 29, 2023Inventors: Christopher J. Boudreau, Andrew W. York, John P. Nichols, Drew A. Essig
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Patent number: 11614291Abstract: An accessory for a firearm includes a deflector structured to alter a path of discharge gasses and/or debris after such gasses and debris pass a Loaded Chamber Indicator (LCI) of the firearm. The LCI indicates a presence of a cartridge within a firing chamber of the firearm, but openings within and around the LCI also provide a path for hot gasses and debris to strike accessories, which causes fouling and other deterioration.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2021Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: SIG SAUER, INC.Inventor: Drew A. Essig
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Publication number: 20220381536Abstract: A target sight system includes a base portion with a gun-mounting interface allowing the sight to be firmly fastened to a shooting device. The base also includes a power supply, a target light generator, and a light-passing surface through which the target light passes between the target light generator and a target. The sight system also includes a cover that is detachably removable from the base portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2022Publication date: December 1, 2022Inventors: Andrew W. York, Drew Essig
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Patent number: 11408710Abstract: A sighting device includes a base portion structured to be mounted to a gun, a battery powered accessory, and a battery receiver structured to contain a battery for the battery powered accessory. The battery receiver has a closed position in which the battery receiver is contained within the base portion as well as an open position in which the battery receiver is at least partially separated from the base portion. The sighting device includes a manually operated release button that, when pressed, causes the battery receiver to be released from the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2020Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Inventors: Andrew W. York, Drew Essig
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Publication number: 20220057153Abstract: An accessory for a firearm includes a deflector structured to alter a path of discharge gasses and/or debris after such gasses and debris pass a Loaded Chamber Indicator (LCI) of the firearm. The LCI indicates a presence of a cartridge within a firing chamber of the firearm, but openings within and around the LCI also provide a path for hot gasses and debris to strike accessories, which causes fouling and other deterioration.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2021Publication date: February 24, 2022Inventor: Drew A. Essig
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Publication number: 20210116213Abstract: A sighting device includes a base portion structured to be mounted to a gun, a battery powered accessory, and a battery receiver structured to contain a battery for the battery powered accessory. The battery receiver has a closed position in which the battery receiver is contained within the base portion as well as an open position in which the battery receiver is at least partially separated from the base portion. The sighting device includes a manually operated release button that, when pressed, causes the battery receiver to be released from the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2020Publication date: April 22, 2021Inventors: Andrew W. York, Drew Essig
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Publication number: 20200232759Abstract: A target sight system includes a base portion with a gun-mounting interface allowing the sight to be firmly fastened to a shooting device. The base also includes a power supply, a target light generator, and a light-passing surface through which the target light passes between the target light generator and a target. The sight system also includes a cover that is detachably removable from the base portion. The cover includes an accessory, which may be a sunshade, optic, filter, or a cover that at least partially covers the base portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2020Publication date: July 23, 2020Inventors: Andrew W. York, Drew Essig
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Patent number: 8607492Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to the field of weapon accessories, and, more specifically, to modular, electrically powered weapon accessories. Various embodiments include powered modular vertical foregrips that may serve as platforms for multiple firearms accessories, such as modular laser and/or LED lighting and/or sighting systems, radiofrequency receiver and/or transmitter systems, and/or other powered accessories. Various embodiments may be adapted to couple to a mounting rail, such as a Picatinny or Weaver rail, and particular embodiments may be adapted to couple to a lower hand guard quad-rail of an M4 or other small arms weapon. Systems in accordance with various embodiments may provide a platform that may consolidate multiple accessory devices and functions into a single ergonomic and compact unit.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2011Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Crimson Trace, Inc.Inventors: Scott Hartley, Drew Essig, Sam Nicoletti, Devon Croswell, Patrick Barrett, Dale Suzuki, Jeffrey Hoblitt
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Publication number: 20120055061Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to the field of weapon accessories, and, more specifically, to modular, electrically powered weapon accessories. Various embodiments include powered modular vertical foregrips that may serve as platforms for multiple firearms accessories, such as modular laser and/or LED lighting and/or sighting systems, radiofrequency receiver and/or transmitter systems, and/or other powered accessories. Various embodiments may be adapted to couple to a mounting rail, such as a Picatinny or Weaver rail, and particular embodiments may be adapted to couple to a lower hand guard quad-rail of an M4 or other small arms weapon. Systems in accordance with various embodiments may provide a platform that may consolidate multiple accessory devices and functions into a single ergonomic and compact unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2011Publication date: March 8, 2012Applicant: CRIMSON TRACE INC.Inventors: Scott Hartley, Drew Essig, Sam Nicoletti
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Patent number: D669552Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2011Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Crimson Trace, Inc.Inventors: Drew Essig, Frederick Karl
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Patent number: D669958Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2011Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Crimson Trace, Inc.Inventors: Drew Essig, Frederick Karl
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Patent number: D693898Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2011Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Crimson Trace, Inc.Inventors: Drew Essig, Frederick Karl, Lewis A. Danielson
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Patent number: D709585Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2013Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Crimson Trace, Inc.Inventors: Glenn Klecker, Drew Essig, Christopher John Murray, Jeffrey James Smith
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Patent number: D709981Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2013Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Crimson Trace, Inc.Inventors: William Johnston, Drew Essig, Daniel Hughes, Christopher John Murray, Jeffrey James Smith
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Patent number: D755340Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2014Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: Crimson Trace CorporationInventor: Drew Essig