Patents by Inventor Erik L. Partridge

Erik L. Partridge 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: 8578644
    Abstract: A light and accessory mount having a mounting bracket for attaching to a weapon mount, the mounting bracket having a proximal side and a distal side, the proximal side of the mounting bracket having one or more mounting holes for connecting the mounting bracket to the weapon mount with mounting fasteners and one or more lugs to engage bosses on the weapon mount; the distal side of the mounting bracket having one or more attachment holes and one of more bosses for attaching a channel assembly to the mounting bracket; the channel assembly including a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end having one or more attachment points for attaching the channel assembly to the mounting bracket with one or more attachment fasteners and one or more lugs to engage bosses on the distal end of the mounting bracket; and the distal end of the channel assembly having one or more rails for attaching devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Military Systems Group
    Inventors: Terry B. Oquin, Erik L. Partridge, Benjamin H. Marsico, Christopher T. Ford, Kurtis J. Oetken
  • Publication number: 20080092732
    Abstract: A swing arm system is disclosed for supporting a weapon on a platform such as a moving vehicle. Upper and lower arm assemblies are pivotally joined together by a connection including a pintle socket. A second pintle socket is provided at the free end of the swing arm assemblies. Friction locks are provided to limit travel and to stabilize the mounting system during operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2005
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventors: Barry S. Becker, Erik L. Partridge, Jeffrey N. Jenkins