Patents by Inventor Kiernan Shea

Kiernan Shea 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).

  • Hand guard installation mechanism
    Patent number: 9464865
    Abstract: A hand guard installation mechanism for securing a hand guard over the barrel of a firearm includes a tapered locking element that extends at least partially through the hand guard and interfaces with a surface of the barrel nut of the firearm. A fastener mates with the locking element, drawing the locking element at least farther into the hand guard and against the surface of the barrel nut. As the locking element is drawn against the barrel nut, the hand guard is tightened against the barrel nut such that the hand guard is secured in place against the receiver of the firearm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: RA Brands, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Kiernan Shea, David O. Matteson, Marlin R. Jiranek, II
  • Hand Guard Installation Mechanism
    Publication number: 20150316347
    Abstract: A hand guard installation mechanism for securing a hand guard over the barrel of a firearm includes a tapered locking element that extends at least partially through the hand guard and interfaces with a surface of the barrel nut of the firearm. A fastener mates with the locking element, drawing the locking element at least farther into the hand guard and against the surface of the barrel nut. As the locking element is drawn against the barrel nut, the hand guard is tightened against the barrel nut such that the hand guard is secured in place against the receiver of the firearm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: Kiernan Shea, David O. Matteson, Marlin R. Jiranek, II
  • Portion of a firearm handguard
    Patent number: D741978
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: RA Brands, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Kiernan Shea, David O. Matteson, Marlin R. Jiranek