Patents by Inventor Hector Tapia
Hector Tapia 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: 20230143306Abstract: The present invention is related to weapons systems. In particular, the present invention is directed to accessory attachment systems for rifles and small arms weapons that enable attached accessory devices to draw power from a central power source and communicate with the user and/or other devices. The present invention embodies firearm systems comprising at least one mounting rail comprising at least one power connection, at least one power source, at least one rail accessory comprising a rail grabber or mount, wherein the at least one rail accessory receives electrical power from the power source.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2022Publication date: May 11, 2023Applicant: T-Worx Holdings, LLCInventors: Eric Cabahug, James Dodd, John Schroeder, Hector Tapia, Ben Feldman
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Publication number: 20210318097Abstract: The present invention is related to weapons systems. In particular, the present invention is directed to accessory attachment systems for rifles and small arms weapons that enable attached accessory devices to draw power from a central power source and communicate with the user and/or other devices. The present invention embodies firearm systems comprising at least one mounting rail comprising at least one power connection, at least one power source, at least one rail accessory comprising a rail grabber or mount, wherein the at least one rail accessory receives electrical power from the power source.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2020Publication date: October 14, 2021Applicant: T-Worx Holdings, LLCInventors: Eric Cabahug, James Dodd, John Schroeder, Hector Tapia, Ben Feldman
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Patent number: 10883793Abstract: The present invention is related to weapons systems. In particular, the present invention is directed to accessory attachment systems for rifles and small arms weapons that enable attached accessory devices to draw power from a central power source and communicate with the user and/or other devices. The present invention embodies firearm systems comprising at least one mounting rail comprising at least one power connection, at least one power source, at least one rail accessory comprising a rail grabber or mount, wherein the at least one rail accessory receives electrical power from the power source.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2019Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: T-Worx Holdings, LLCInventors: Eric Cabahug, James Dodd, John Schroeder, Hector Tapia, Ben Feldman
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Publication number: 20190310051Abstract: The present invention is related to weapons systems. In particular, the present invention is directed to accessory attachment systems for rifles and small arms weapons that enable attached accessory devices to draw power from a central power source and communicate with the user and/or other devices. The present invention embodies firearm systems comprising at least one mounting rail comprising at least one power connection, at least one power source, at least one rail accessory comprising a rail grabber or mount, wherein the at least one rail accessory receives electrical power from the power source.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2019Publication date: October 10, 2019Applicant: Prototype Productions Incorporated Ventures Two, LLCInventors: Eric Cabahug, James Dodd, John Schroeder, Hector Tapia, Ben Feldman
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Patent number: 10215529Abstract: The present invention is related to weapons systems. In particular, the present invention is directed to accessory attachment systems for rifles and small arms weapons that enable attached accessory devices to draw power from a central power source and communicate with the user and/or other devices. The present invention embodies firearm systems comprising at least one mounting rail comprising at least one power connection, at least one power source, at least one rail accessory comprising a rail grabber or mount, wherein the at least one rail accessory receives electrical power from the power source.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2010Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Prototype Productions Incorporated Ventures Two, LLCInventors: Eric Cabahug, Ben Feldman, John Schroeder, James Dodd, Hector Tapia
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Patent number: 8490313Abstract: The Accessory Mounting Apparatus uses a quick release clamp for mounting and securely attaching accessories to a dove-tail shaped accessory rail. This apparatus allows for quick assembling and disassembling of accessories and tactical equipment on a weapon accessory rail system. The Accessory Mounting Apparatus consists of a base, latching arm, and over-centered lever to apply clamping force, where the base of the clamping device is keyed to align with a dove-tail shaped rail and fix its location in the direction of the barrel. The latching arm is slid over the dovetail in the accessory rail and the over-centered lever is closed to clamp the device securely around the accessory rail, fixing it in all directions.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2011Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Prototype Productions Incorporated Ventures Two, LLCInventors: Joseph Frascati, Ben Feldman, James S. Dodd, Hector Tapia, Greg Paulsen
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Patent number: 8448368Abstract: The present invention is related to weapons systems. In particular, the present invention is directed to accessory attachment systems for rifles and small arms weapons that enable attached accessory devices to draw power from a central power source and communicate with the user and/or other devices.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2010Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Prototype Productions Incorporated Ventures Two, LLCInventors: Eric F. Cabahug, James S. Dodd, Hector Tapia, John Schroeder, Jay Tilton, Don McLaughlin, Ben Feldman
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Patent number: 8443539Abstract: A firearm may have a plurality of power-consuming accessories that can be attached to the weapon. In order to reduce the weight of these power-consuming accessories, as well as the proliferation of their batteries, the Weapon Accessory Power Distribution System provides a common power source to power the power-consuming accessories attached to the weapon. One or more powered rails are provided to encircle the barrel of the weapon, to provide a point of mechanical and electrical interconnection for the power-consuming accessories to provide quick connect mounting and dismounting of the power-consuming accessory, absent the use of connectors with their tethering cables, which are susceptible to entanglement. The Weapon Accessory Rail Contacts provide the mechanism to electrically interconnect the power-consuming accessory with the powered rail.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2011Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Prototype Productions Incorporated Ventures Two, LLCInventors: Eric F. Cabahug, James S. Dodd, Ben Feldman, Don McLaughlin, John Schroeder, Hector Tapia
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Publication number: 20120180363Abstract: The Accessory Mounting Apparatus uses a quick release clamp for mounting and securely attaching accessories to a dove-tail shaped accessory rail. This apparatus allows for quick assembling and disassembling of accessories and tactical equipment on a weapon accessory rail system. The Accessory Mounting Apparatus consists of a base, latching arm, and over-centered lever to apply clamping force, where the base of the clamping device is keyed to align with a dove-tail shaped rail and fix its location in the direction of the barrel. The latching arm is slid over the dovetail in the accessory rail and the over-centered lever is closed to clamp the device securely around the accessory rail, fixing it in all directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2011Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: Prototype Productions, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Frascati, Ben Feldman, James S. Dodd, Hector Tapia, Greg Paulsen
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Publication number: 20120131837Abstract: A firearm may have a plurality of power-consuming accessories that can be attached to the weapon. In order to reduce the weight of these power-consuming accessories, as well as the proliferation of their batteries, the Weapon Accessory Power Distribution System provides a common power source to power the power-consuming accessories attached to the weapon. One or more powered rails are provided to encircle the barrel of the weapon, to provide a point of mechanical and electrical interconnection for the power-consuming accessories to provide quick connect mounting and dismounting of the power-consuming accessory, absent the use of connectors with their tethering cables, which are susceptible to entanglement. The Weapon Accessory Rail Contacts provide the mechanism to electrically interconnect the power-consuming accessory with the powered rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2011Publication date: May 31, 2012Applicant: Prototype Productions, Inc.Inventors: Eric F. Cabahug, James S. Dodd, Ben Feldman, Don McLaughlin, John Schroeder, Hector Tapia
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Publication number: 20100218410Abstract: The present invention is related to weapons systems. In particular, the present invention is directed to accessory attachment systems for rifles and small arms weapons that enable attached accessory devices to draw power from a central power source and communicate with the user and/or other devices. The present invention embodies firearm systems comprising at least one mounting rail comprising at least one power connection, at least one power source, at least one rail accessory comprising a rail grabber or mount, wherein the at least one rail accessory receives electrical power from the power source.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2010Publication date: September 2, 2010Applicant: PROTOTYPE PRODUCTIONS, INC.Inventors: Eric Cabahug, Ben Feldman, John Schroeder, James Dodd, Hector Tapia
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Publication number: 20100192447Abstract: The present invention is related to weapons systems. In particular, the present invention is directed to accessory attachment systems for rifles and small arms weapons that enable attached accessory devices to draw power from a central power source and communicate with the user and/or other devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2010Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: PROTOTYPE PRODUCTIONS, INC.Inventors: Eric Cabahug, Joseph Frascati, Ben Feldman, John Schroeder, James Dodd, Donald McLaughlin, Hector Tapia
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Publication number: 20100192444Abstract: The present invention is related to weapons systems. In particular, the present invention is directed to accessory attachment systems for rifles and small arms weapons that enable attached accessory devices to draw power from a central power source and communicate with the user and/or other devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2010Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: PROTOTYPE PRODUCTIONS, INC.Inventors: Eric Cabahug, Ben Feldman, John Schroeder, James Dodd, Jay Tilton, Donald McLaughlin, Hector Tapia