Patents by Inventor Jean-Claude Marie Minaire

Jean-Claude Marie Minaire 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).

  • Automatic firearms with bolt assisted by an additional mass
    Patent number: 3930433
    Abstract: An automatic firearm has a recoiling bolt connected by an amplifying lever to an additional mass subjected to the action of a recoil spring. One arm of the lever, via a push member, holds in a position of rest a stop pawl which is capable, when it is in active position, of retaining a striking hammer in striking position. The breaking of the lever permits the movement into the active position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1974
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1976
    Assignee: Etat Francais
    Inventor: Jean-Claude Marie Minaire