Patents by Inventor Leonard W. Price

Leonard W. Price 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).

  • Single barrel externally powered gun
    Patent number: 4481858
    Abstract: A single barrel externally powered gun includes a feed mechanism, a bolt assembly, a bolt control assembly and a power transmission system. The bolt control assembly is in the form of a chain drive unit driven continuously along a predetermined path of travel which defines the timing and sequence of loading, ramming, firing and ejecting. The chain drive assembly controls the reciprocating motion of the bolt assembly relative to a fixed non-rotating and non-reciprocating barrel, the bolt being stationary in the firing and loading sequences. The feed mechanism which continuously advances rounds is integrated to the intermittent motion of the bolt by a Geneva wheel mechanism, as the bolt assembly reaches the proper position in its rearward movement. Bolt locking, firing and unlocking are all controlled, and carried on while the chain drive assembly is continuously moving.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 13, 1984
    Assignee: Hughes Helicopters, Inc.
    Inventor: Leonard W. Price
  • Single barrel externally powdered gun
    Patent number: 4418607
    Abstract: A single barrel externally powered gun includes a feed mechanism, a bolt assembly, a bolt control assembly and a power transmission system. The bolt control assembly is in the form of a chain drive unit driven continuously along a predetermined path of travel which defines the timing and sequence of loading, ramming, firing and ejecting. The chain drive assembly controls the reciprocating motion of the bolt assembly relative to a fixed non-rotating and non-reciprocating barrel, the bolt being stationary in the firing and loading sequences. The feed mechanism which continuously advances rounds is integrated to the intermittent motion of the bolt by a Geneva wheel mechanism, as the bolt assembly reaches the proper position in its rearward movement. Bolt locking, firing and unlocking are all controlled, and carried on while the chain drive assembly is continuously moving.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1981
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1983
    Assignee: Hughes Helicopters, Inc.
    Inventor: Leonard W. Price