Patents by Inventor James Matthew Underwood

James Matthew Underwood 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).

  • Publication number: 20200141689
    Abstract: A lock release lever pin assembly for an adjustable buttstock assembly of a firearm, wherein the lock release lever pin assembly includes a lock release lever pin including a first end and a second end and a lock pin nut that engages the first end of the lock release lever pin. The first end of the lock release lever pin includes at least one insertion portion and at least one retaining portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: James Matthew Underwood, Larry Cullen Underwood
  • Patent number: 10598453
    Abstract: A firearm loader may be used to transfer at least one cartridge to a firearm. The loader includes a main body comprising a proximal end and a distal end and a follower disposed inside the main body. The loader may include an engaged configuration wherein the loader is at least partially inserted into a firearm. The proximal end may include an opening. In the engaged configuration, the opening approximately faces a magazine of the firearm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Inventors: James Matthew Underwood, Larry Cullen Underwood
  • Publication number: 20190353441
    Abstract: A ratcheting magazine for a firearm includes a main body, a floor plate, and an insert disposed inside the main body. The insert includes a front column of supports, a rear column of supports, and a sliding column of supports. The sliding column of supports includes a plurality of positions relative to the insert such that the sliding column of supports moves linearly relative to the insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: James Matthew Underwood, Larry Cullen Underwood
  • Publication number: 20190331444
    Abstract: A firearm assembly includes an insert including a front strap, a leading member, a dowel member located at a lower end of the leading member, and a floorplate flexibly coupled to a lower end of the front strap, wherein the front strap and leading member extend between an upper end of the insert and a lower end of the insert; a follower configured to move vertically in relation to the insert; a rear strap removably attachable to the floorplate; and a spring disposed above the floorplate, wherein the front strap and rear strap are internally disposed in the spring and the follower is removably attached to an upper end of the spring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: James Matthew Underwood, Larry Cullen Underwood
  • Patent number: 10352648
    Abstract: A rear trunnion assembly includes: a modular rear trunnion fitting including a rear connection feature, an upper portion, and a lower portion; a folding hinge fitting including an upper lug, a lower lug, and a forward portion disposed under the modular rear trunnion fitting, the folding hinge fitting disposed on a rear side of the modular rear trunnion fitting, the forward portion including a first mounting hole configured to interface with the upper portion and a second mounting hole configured to interface with the lower portion; and a pivoting latch fitting configured to pivot with respect to the folding hinge fitting about an axis extending from the upper lug to the lower lug. The pivoting latch fitting may be configured to lock in at least one position with respect to the folding hinge fitting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Inventors: James Matthew Underwood, Larry Cullen Underwood
  • Publication number: 20190003802
    Abstract: A rear trunnion assembly includes: a modular rear trunnion fitting including a rear connection feature, an upper portion, and a lower portion; a folding hinge fitting including an upper lug, a lower lug, and a forward portion disposed under the modular rear trunnion fitting, the folding hinge fitting disposed on a rear side of the modular rear trunnion fitting, the forward portion including a first mounting hole configured to interface with the upper portion and a second mounting hole configured to interface with the lower portion; and a pivoting latch fitting configured to pivot with respect to the folding hinge fitting about an axis extending from the upper lug to the lower lug. The pivoting latch fitting may be configured to lock in at least one position with respect to the folding hinge fitting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventors: James Matthew Underwood, Larry Cullen Underwood
  • Patent number: 10088265
    Abstract: A rear trunnion assembly includes: a modular rear trunnion fitting including a rear connection feature, an upper portion, and a lower portion; a folding hinge fitting including an upper lug, a lower lug, and a forward portion disposed under the modular rear trunnion fitting, the folding hinge fitting disposed on a rear side of the modular rear trunnion fitting, the forward portion including a first mounting hole configured to interface with the upper portion and a second mounting hole configured to interface with the lower portion; and a pivoting latch fitting configured to pivot with respect to the folding hinge fitting about an axis extending from the upper lug to the lower lug. The pivoting latch fitting may be configured to lock in at least one position with respect to the folding hinge fitting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Inventors: James Matthew Underwood, Larry Cullen Underwood
  • Publication number: 20180172378
    Abstract: A firearm loader may be used to transfer at least one cartridge to a firearm. The loader includes a main body comprising a proximal end and a distal end and a follower disposed inside the main body. The loader may include an engaged configuration wherein the loader is at least partially inserted into a firearm. The proximal end may include an opening. In the engaged configuration, the opening approximately faces a magazine of the firearm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: James Matthew Underwood, Larry Cullen Underwood
  • Publication number: 20180112944
    Abstract: A firearm operating system includes a housing, a central pivoting member disposed within the housing, a trigger including a portion disposed within the housing and a portion extending outside the housing such that the portion of the trigger within the housing includes a hole and at least one finger that extends in a first direction from the hole. Due to movement of the trigger, the at least one finger presses against the central pivoting member to cause the central pivoting member to rotate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: James Matthew Underwood, Larry Cullen Underwood
  • Publication number: 20180087859
    Abstract: A hybrid molded assembly includes a trigger comprising a trigger skeleton and a trigger molded portion that at least partially encompasses the trigger skeleton, a hammer comprising a hammer skeleton and a hammer molded portion that at least partially encompasses the hammer skeleton, and a disconnector comprising a disconnector skeleton and a disconnector molded portion that at least partially encompasses the disconnector skeleton.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: James Matthew Underwood, Larry Cullen Underwood
  • Publication number: 20170227319
    Abstract: A rear trunnion assembly includes: a modular rear trunnion fitting including a rear connection feature, an upper portion, and a lower portion; a folding hinge fitting including an upper lug, a lower lug, and a forward portion disposed under the modular rear trunnion fitting, the folding hinge fitting disposed on a rear side of the modular rear trunnion fitting, the forward portion including a first mounting hole configured to interface with the upper portion and a second mounting hole configured to interface with the lower portion; and a pivoting latch fitting configured to pivot with respect to the folding hinge fitting about an axis extending from the upper lug to the lower lug. The pivoting latch fitting may be configured to lock in at least one position with respect to the folding hinge fitting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: James Matthew Underwood, Larry Cullen Underwood
  • Patent number: 9389033
    Abstract: A strengthened firearm includes at least one metal/composite material formed into at least one firearm component, and a polymer/composite material combined with the at least one firearm component. The metal/composite material replaces the polymer/composite material in a specific area or component of the firearm that may be weak or tend to fail earlier than other areas or components of a polymer/composite firearm. The method of combining the multiple materials allows for additional strength in the firearm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: MEAN L.L.C.
    Inventors: James Matthew Underwood, Larry Cullen Underwood
  • Publication number: 20160187083
    Abstract: A strengthened firearm includes at least one metal/composite material formed into at least one firearm component, and a polymer/composite material combined with the at least one firearm component. The metal/composite material replaces the polymer/composite material in a specific area or component of the firearm that may be weak or tend to fail earlier than other areas or components of a polymer/composite firearm. The method of combining the multiple materials allows for additional strength in the firearm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: James Matthew Underwood, Larry Cullen Underwood
  • Patent number: 9297599
    Abstract: A strengthened firearm includes at least one metal/composite material formed into at least one firearm component, and a polymer/composite material combined with the at least one firearm component. The metal/composite material replaces the polymer/composite material in a specific area or component of the firearm that may be weak or tend to fail earlier than other areas or components of a polymer/composite firearm. The method of combining the multiple materials allows for additional strength in the firearm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: MEAN L.L.C.
    Inventors: James Matthew Underwood, Larry Cullen Underwood
  • Publication number: 20150052794
    Abstract: A strengthened firearm includes at least one metal/composite material formed into at least one firearm component, and a polymer/composite material combined with the at least one firearm component. The metal/composite material replaces the polymer/composite material in a specific area or component of the firearm that may be weak or tend to fail earlier than other areas or components of a polymer/composite firearm. The method of combining the multiple materials allows for additional strength in the firearm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventors: James Matthew Underwood, Larry Cullen Underwood