Patents by Inventor Joseph C. Kurak

Joseph C. Kurak 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).

  • Apparatus for reconfiguring automatic rifle to include grenade launching function
    Patent number: 4733489
    Abstract: The present invention is a method and apparatus for reconfiguring an automatic rifle (10) for quick attachment and detachment of a grenade launcher (32). The apparatus invention comprises an upper rack (42) securable to the barrel (16) of the rifle (10), and a lower rack (34) to which the grenade launcher (32) can be secured. The upper and lower racks (42, 34) carry quick connect/disconnect fittings (66, 68, 78, 80) for mating and unmating of the launcher (32) with regard to the rifle (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 29, 1988
    Assignee: R/M Equipment, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph C. Kurak