Patents by Inventor Matthew Kirk

Matthew Kirk 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).

  • Patent number: 12680777
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a modular muzzle brake assembly for an artillery weapon or cannon. The modular muzzle brake assembly comprises a plurality of modules configured to be releasably coupled together to define a passage for a projectile such that, when the artillery weapon or cannon is fired, propellant gas urges the projectile to pass through the passage. The plurality of modules include a plurality of baffles configured to divert at least a portion of the propellant gas in the passage. The present disclosure also relates to a kit of parts for a modular muzzle brake assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2026
    Assignee: BAE SYSTEMS PLC
    Inventors: Matthew Kirk, Richard Peter Lewin
  • Patent number: 12669305
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a mobile gun system. The mobile gun system comprises a chassis and a gun barrel mounted to the chassis such that when a projectile is fired from the gun barrel a recoil force causes recoil movement of the chassis. The mobile gun system further comprises a braking system for retarding the recoil movement of the chassis due to the recoil force from the firing of the projectile from the gun barrel. The mobile gun system further comprises a controller configured to control the braking system to retard said recoil movement of the chassis after a peak loading condition due to the firing of the projectile has passed. The present disclosure also relates to a method of operating a mobile gun system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2026
    Assignee: BAE SYSTEMS PLC
    Inventors: Griffith Peter Andrew, Richard Peter Lewin, Matthew Kirk
  • Publication number: 20260078975
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a modular muzzle brake assembly for an artillery weapon or cannon. The modular muzzle brake assembly comprises a plurality of modules configured to be releasably coupled together to define a passage for a projectile such that, when the artillery weapon or cannon is fired, propellant gas urges the projectile to pass through the passage. The plurality of modules include a plurality of baffles configured to divert at least a portion of the propellant gas in the passage. The present disclosure also relates to a kit of parts for a modular muzzle brake assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2023
    Publication date: March 19, 2026
    Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS PLC
    Inventors: Matthew Kirk, Richard Peter Lewin
  • Publication number: 20250377182
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a mobile gun system. The mobile gun system comprises a chassis and a gun barrel mounted to the chassis such that when a projectile is fired from the gun barrel a recoil force causes recoil movement of the chassis. The mobile gun system further comprises a braking system for retarding the recoil movement of the chassis due to the recoil force from the firing of the projectile from the gun barrel. The mobile gun system further comprises a controller configured to control the braking system to retard said recoil movement of the chassis after a peak loading condition due to the firing of the projectile has passed. The present disclosure also relates to a method of operating a mobile gun system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2023
    Publication date: December 11, 2025
    Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS PLC
    Inventors: Griffith Peter Andrew, Richard Peter Lewin, Matthew Kirk
  • Publication number: 20080028044
    Abstract: A system or apparatus and method which provide the transfer of files in a network, thereby leveraging clients via an email is disclosed. The system or apparatus and method include a client machine readable medium, a broker server, and an attachment server. A user prepares and issues a request for a file on the client machine readable medium and sends the request to the broker server. The client machine readable medium verifies its identity with the broker server. Upon authorization by the broker server, the request is sent to the attachment server for the file requested by the client machine readable medium. A link to the requested file is sent in a transfer receipt by email from the attachment server to the client machine readable medium. The client machine readable medium invokes the attachment server and the client machine readable medium accesses the file via the link in the transfer receipt, which enables the requested file to be downloaded and received by the client machine readable medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2006
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Applicant: IntelliDyne, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Russell Powers, Matthew Kirk