Patents by Inventor Mark Kimball

Mark Kimball 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).

  • Handgun sear with multiple engagement surfaces
    Patent number: 10684087
    Abstract: A handgun sear has a sear body extending between a proximal end portion to a distal end portion. The sear defines a first engagement surface adjacent the proximal end portion and a second engagement surface positioned distally of the first engagement surface. The sear can pivot about the distal end portion between a cocked position and a displaced position. The second engagement surface can be used to arrest forward movement of the striker in the event of an impulse that causes the striker to disengage from the first engagement surface. The sear may be incorporated into a fire control assembly of a semiautomatic handgun or other firearm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventors: Adrian Thomele, Sean P. Toner, Albert Richard Larochelle, Keith Andrew Cornish, Mark Kimball, Andrew Phillip Loriot, Matthew Thomas Barker, Derek A. Oaks, Tyler Robert Thibodeau, Joshua Robert Shoemaker, Eric Raymond Guillemette, Michael D. Couture, Zachary Messier, Jacob Thomas Shawley, David Steimke
  • Forearm pistol brace
    Patent number: 10571219
    Abstract: A pistol brace for a pistol having a frame with a rear end portion and defining a median plane longitudinally through the pistol. The pistol brace has a longitudinal support configured to attach to and extend rearwardly from the pistol frame. A first plate and a second plate are pivotably attached at an upper end portion to the longitudinal support and extend down from the support in opposed alignment. The first plate and second plate can pivot independently of each other. Optionally, a flexible strap is connected to the first plate and second plate. The strap defines an adjustable passageway for the user's forearm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventors: John Wilson, Luke Morenz, Mark Kimball, Chris D'Alfonso
  • HANDGUN SEAR WITH MULTIPLE ENGAGEMENT SURFACES
    Publication number: 20190107353
    Abstract: A handgun sear has a sear body extending between a proximal end portion to a distal end portion. The sear defines a first engagement surface adjacent the proximal end portion and a second engagement surface positioned distally of the first engagement surface. The sear can pivot about the distal end portion between a cocked position and a displaced position. The second engagement surface can be used to arrest forward movement of the striker in the event of an impulse that causes the striker to disengage from the first engagement surface. The sear may be incorporated into a fire control assembly of a semiautomatic handgun or other firearm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Applicant: SIG SAUER, INC.
    Inventors: Adrian Thomele, Sean P. Toner, Albert Richard Larochelle, Keith Andrew Cornish, Mark Kimball, Andrew Phillip Loriot, Matthew Thomas Barker, Derek A. Oaks, Tyler Robert Thibodeau, Joshua Robert Shoemaker, Eric Raymond Guillemette, Michael D. Couture, Zachary Messier, Jacob Thomas Shawley, David Steimke
  • FOREARM PISTOL BRACE
    Publication number: 20190017777
    Abstract: A pistol brace for a pistol having a frame with a rear end portion and defining a median plane longitudinally through the pistol. The pistol brace has a longitudinal support configured to attach to and extend rearwardly from the pistol frame. A first plate and a second plate are pivotably attached at an upper end portion to the longitudinal support and extend down from the support in opposed alignment. The first plate and second plate can pivot independently of each other. Optionally, a flexible strap is connected to the first plate and second plate. The strap defines an adjustable passageway for the user's forearm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2018
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Applicant: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventors: John Wilson, Luke Morenz, Mark Kimball, Chris D'Alfonso