Patents by Inventor Gerald B. Ash, Jr.

Gerald B. Ash, Jr. 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).

  • Systems and methods for associating an accessory with a firearm
    Patent number: 8407923
    Abstract: Systems and methods for associating an accessory with a firearm include, in one embodiment, an accessory having an accessory portion and an attachment portion. The accessory portion is associated with any accessory a user may desire to associate with the firearm. The attachment portion allows the accessory to be associated with a rail assembly of the firearm. The attachment portion includes a first mounting arm and a second mounting arm configured to be positioned about the rail assembly when the accessory is snapped about the rail assembly. Also included is a securing mechanism for limiting the movement of the accessory when the accessory is snapped about the rail assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Daniel Defense, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald B. Ash, Jr., Eric M. Rice
  • Systems and methods for adapting a vertical fore grip to a user
    Patent number: 8215047
    Abstract: A system and method for adapting a vertical fore grip to a user. In one embodiment, a system for adapting a vertical fore grip to a user can be provided. The system can include a vertical fore grip configured to adjustably attach to a firearm; a grip extension configured to modify the vertical fore grip, wherein the grip extension is further configured to mount at least one accessory; and a bolt assembly for adjustably attaching the grip extension to the vertical fore grip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Daniel Defense, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald B. Ash, Jr., Eric M. Rice
  • Systems and Methods for Associating an Accessory with a Firearm
    Publication number: 20110219657
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention can include systems and methods for associating an accessory with a firearm. According to one embodiment, an accessory having an accessory portion and an attachment portion can be provided. The accessory portion can be associated with any accessory a user may desire to associate with the firearm. The attachment portion can allow the accessory to be associated with a rail assembly of the firearm. The attachment portion can include a first mounting arm and a second mounting arm configured to be positioned about the rail assembly when the accessory is snapped about the rail assembly. Also included can be a securing mechanism for limiting the movement of the accessory along the length of the rail assembly when the accessory is snapped about the rail assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2010
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: DANIEL DEFENSE, INC.
    Inventors: Gerald B. Ash, JR., Eric M. Rice
  • Systems and Methods for Adapting a Vertical Fore Grip to a User
    Publication number: 20110179688
    Abstract: A system and method for adapting a vertical fore grip to a user. In one embodiment, a system for adapting a vertical fore grip to a user can be provided. The system can include a vertical fore grip configured to adjustably attach to a firearm; a grip extension configured to modify the vertical fore grip, wherein the grip extension is further configured to mount at least one accessory; and a bolt assembly for adjustably attaching the grip extension to the vertical fore grip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2010
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: Daniel Defense, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald B. Ash, JR., Eric M. Rice
  • Front firearm sight
    Patent number: D631934
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Daniel Defense, Inc.
    Inventors: Marvin C. Daniel, Gerald B. Ash, Jr., Eric M. Rice
  • Rear firearm sight
    Patent number: D631935
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Daniel Defense, Inc.
    Inventors: Marvin C. Daniel, Gerald B. Ash, Jr., Eric M. Rice