Patents by Inventor Frank E. Robinson

Frank E. Robinson 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: 11598598
    Abstract: Trigger guard assemblies for firearms include a trigger guard movable between a closed positon; and an open position providing greater access to a trigger bow of the firearm. The trigger guard assemblies also include a post that engages the trigger guard, and is movable in relation to the trigger guard between a retracted position and an extended position. When in the retracted position, the post does not interfere with movement of the trigger guard between the open and closed positions. When in the extended position, the post interferes with movement of the trigger guard between the open and closed positions, and exerts a lateral force on the firearm to further secure the trigger guard to the firearm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: WHG Properties, LLC
    Inventor: Frank E. Robinson
  • Patent number: 11313635
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a bolt catch device that prevents the bolt of a bolt carrier assembly of a firearm from moving to its forward position so as to prevent the firearm from being discharged until the user manually moves the bolt catch. The bolt catch is mechanically coupled to the selector of the firearm via a linkage, so that the bolt catch can be moved by way of the selector. This feature can prevent a self-loading firearm that otherwise could function on a semi-automatic basis from operating in such a manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: WHG PROPERTIES, LLC
    Inventor: Frank E. Robinson
  • Patent number: 11287214
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to an adjustable firearm sling that allows a user to rapidly adjust orientation of the firearm between resting and firing positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: WHG Properties, LLC
    Inventor: Frank E. Robinson
  • Publication number: 20210404758
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a bolt catch device that prevents the bolt of a bolt carrier assembly of a firearm from moving to its forward position so as to prevent the firearm from being discharged until the user manually moves the bolt catch. The bolt catch is mechanically coupled to the selector of the firearm via a linkage, so that the bolt catch can be moved by way of the selector. This feature can prevent a self-loading firearm that otherwise could function on a semi-automatic basis from operating in such a manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Applicant: WHG Properties, LLC
    Inventor: Frank E. Robinson
  • Publication number: 20210262749
    Abstract: Trigger guard assemblies for firearms include a trigger guard movable between a closed positon; and an open position providing greater access to a trigger bow of the firearm. The trigger guard assemblies also include a post that engages the trigger guard, and is movable in relation to the trigger guard between a retracted position and an extended position. When in the retracted position, the post does not interfere with movement of the trigger guard between the open and closed positions. When in the extended position, the post interferes with movement of the trigger guard between the open and closed positions, and exerts a lateral force on the firearm to further secure the trigger guard to the firearm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventor: Frank E. Robinson
  • Publication number: 20210215452
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to an adjustable firearm sling that allows a user to rapidly adjust orientation of the firearm between resting and firing positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventor: Frank E. Robinson
  • Patent number: 11022393
    Abstract: Trigger guard assemblies for firearms include a trigger guard movable between a closed positon; and an open position providing greater access to a trigger bow of the firearm. The trigger guard assemblies also include a post that engages the trigger guard, and is movable in relation to the trigger guard between a retracted position and an extended position. When in the retracted position, the post does not interfere with movement of the trigger guard between the open and closed positions. When in the extended position, the post interferes with movement of the trigger guard between the open and closed positions, and exerts a lateral force on the firearm to further secure the trigger guard to the firearm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: WHG Properties, LLC
    Inventor: Frank E. Robinson
  • Patent number: 11015893
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a bolt catch device that prevents the bolt of a bolt carrier assembly of a firearm from moving to its forward position so as to prevent the firearm from being discharged until the user manually moves the bolt catch. The bolt catch is mechanically coupled to the selector of the firearm via a linkage, so that the bolt catch can be moved by way of the selector. This feature can prevent a self-loading firearm that otherwise could function on a semi-automatic basis from operating in such a manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: WHG PROPERTIES, LLC
    Inventor: Frank E. Robinson
  • Patent number: 10895426
    Abstract: Gas tube assembles are provided for mounting on a gas block of a gas-actuated firearm having an internal passage configured to receive propellant gas from a barrel of the firearm. The gas tube assemblies have a gas tube that defines a passage extending between a forward and a rearward end of the gas tube. The gas tube assemblies also have a mating portion secured to the gas tube. The mating portion has a flange that can be secured to the gas block so that the flange prevents linear and rotational movement of the gas tube in relation to the gas block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: WHG Properties, LLC
    Inventors: Frank E. Robinson, William H. Geissele
  • Patent number: 10809031
    Abstract: Linear trigger mechanisms for firearms include a trigger slide mounted on, and configured to move linearly in relation to a chassis; and a hammer. The trigger slide has a rolling element, such as a pin-mounted roller or a rolling pin, that engages a contact surface on the hammer and thereby restrains the hammer against its spring bias. When the user pulls the trigger to discharge the firearm, the trigger slide moves linearly, causing the rolling element to roll off of the contact surface and thereby release the hammer. The trigger mechanisms can be equipped with a drop safety that rotates in response to an impact between the firearm and the ground, so as to interfere with the movement of the trigger slide and prevent the release of the hammer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: WHG Properties, LLC
    Inventors: William H. Geissele, Frank E. Robinson
  • Publication number: 20200318923
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a bolt catch device that prevents the bolt of a bolt carrier assembly of a firearm from moving to its forward position so as to prevent the firearm from being discharged until the user manually moves the bolt catch. The bolt catch is mechanically coupled to the selector of the firearm via a linkage, so that the bolt catch can be moved by way of the selector. This feature can prevent a self-loading firearm that otherwise could function on a semi-automatic basis from operating in such a manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2019
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventor: Frank E. Robinson
  • Publication number: 20200300570
    Abstract: Trigger guard assemblies for firearms include a trigger guard movable between a closed positon; and an open position providing greater access to a trigger bow of the firearm. The trigger guard assemblies also include a post that engages the trigger guard, and is movable in relation to the trigger guard between a retracted position and an extended position. When in the retracted position, the post does not interfere with movement of the trigger guard between the open and closed positions. When in the extended position, the post interferes with movement of the trigger guard between the open and closed positions, and exerts a lateral force on the firearm to further secure the trigger guard to the firearm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Frank E. Robinson
  • Patent number: 10663253
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a foldable iron sight assembly for a firearm that includes a rail mount including a base, a clamp, a rail pin, and a base locking portion; a windage or elevation sight member that includes a sight member locking portion rotatably connected to the base locking portion, wherein the base locking portion and the sight member locking portion are configured to interlock with each other; and a locking mechanism that includes an axle and a biasing element, wherein the sight member is rotatable between a locked raised position and a locked lowered position when a force applied to the sight member compresses the biasing element. Also disclosed is a firearm having a rail to which the assembly is secured, and a method of operating the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: WHG Properties, LLC
    Inventors: William H. Geissele, Frank E. Robinson
  • Patent number: 10605565
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to an adjustable rear iron sight for a firearm. The rear iron sight includes features that maintain its various components in a state of alignment, that permit the rear iron sight to be locked in raised and lowered positions, and that bias a dual aiming aperture against movement while nevertheless permitting the user to easily rotate the dual aiming aperture to switch between its large-diameter and small-diameter apertures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: WHG Properties, LLC
    Inventors: William H. Geissele, Frank E. Robinson
  • Publication number: 20200088486
    Abstract: Linear trigger mechanisms for firearms include a trigger slide mounted on, and configured to move linearly in relation to a chassis; and a hammer. The trigger slide has a rolling element, such as a pin-mounted roller or a rolling pin, that engages a contact surface on the hammer and thereby restrains the hammer against its spring bias. When the user pulls the trigger to discharge the firearm, the trigger slide moves linearly, causing the rolling element to roll off of the contact surface and thereby release the hammer. The trigger mechanisms can be equipped with a drop safety that rotates in response to an impact between the firearm and the ground, so as to interfere with the movement of the trigger slide and prevent the release of the hammer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2018
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: William H. Geissele, Frank E. Robinson
  • Patent number: D875873
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: WHG Properties, LLC
    Inventor: Frank E. Robinson
  • Patent number: D882016
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: WHG Properties, LLC
    Inventor: Frank E. Robinson
  • Patent number: D950671
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: WHG Properties, LLC
    Inventors: Frank E. Robinson, William H. Geissele
  • Patent number: D1000571
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: WHG Properties, LLC
    Inventors: Frank E. Robinson, William H. Geissele
  • Patent number: D1014327
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: WHG Properties, LLC
    Inventor: Frank E. Robinson