Patents by Inventor Gary Kenneth LaFleur

Gary Kenneth LaFleur 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).

  • Firing trigger operated bolt catch
    Patent number: 7299581
    Abstract: Disclosed herein, a new mechanical means in the magazine engaged bolt catch mechanism of spring motor firearms. The invention is a system in which the normal firing trigger will also release the bolt catch. A firearm equipped with this device is reloaded by pulling the firing trigger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Inventor: Gary Kenneth LaFleur
  • Detachable pistol firing assembly
    Patent number: 7143538
    Abstract: A pistol having a detachable firing assembly built into the rear of it's grip allowing the firing hammer and related components to be removed as a unit. The quick removal and simple design the firing assembly provide a means to disable a pistol by simply removing the firing hammer housing. The invention makes fabrication of grip-magazine pistols easier as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Inventor: Gary Kenneth LaFleur
  • Closed bolt firing delayed blowback automatic handgun firearm
    Publication number: 20030183068
    Abstract: A firearm having a safety device known as a Detachable Firing Assembly. This removable section of a firearm houses the firing hammer and is instantly removed to completely disable a firearm and is to kept in a location other than the firearm itself.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2003
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Inventor: Gary Kenneth LaFleur