Patents by Inventor Michael A. Castaneda

Michael A. Castaneda 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).

  • Publication number: 20120124881
    Abstract: An apparatus for mounting an accessory device to a firearm includes an adapter member formed to the contours of the firearm's surface, an adjacent rail having two longitudinal rail guides protruding from each longitudinal side of the rail for slidably mating with a rail compatible accessory device, and an adhesive member adhering the adapter member and its attached components to the firearm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2010
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventor: Michael A. Castaneda
  • Publication number: 20120090214
    Abstract: A rail adapter for a revolver type pistol includes an elongated adhesive structure adhered to a revolver type pistol, an elongated retention bracket adhered to the adhesive structure, and an elongated base panel having a contiguous forward protrusion or rail assembly including two longitudinal rail guides for slidably mating with a rail compatible accessory device. The retention bracket and the base panel body both include a plurality of transverse threaded bores so that the they are in alignment when positioned together. The retention of the base panel and its contiguous members to the retention bracket is accomplished by use of threaded screws or a similar retention device inserted into the threaded bores.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Inventor: Michael A. Castaneda
  • Publication number: 20100108728
    Abstract: A holster for a concealable handgun has a front assembly, a rear assembly, and straps for securing the holster to a user's body. The front assembly and rear assembly are joined to each other to form a pocket, open at the top, to receive a handgun. Each of the front and rear assemblies is formed from a sandwich of flexible fabric folded in half to form a top edge, and joined to each other to form the pocket opening at the top. The rear assembly further includes a waterproof layer of fabric to act as a barrier preventing moisture from the user to affect the handgun. A strap is secured to each side of the open top edge and the straps adjustably secured to each other around the user. When the straps are secured, tension passes through the open top of the pocket forcing the top edges of the first and second assemblies closed and securing the handgun in the pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Michael A. Castaneda