Patents by Inventor Michael Brent Jarboe

Michael Brent Jarboe 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: 10228202
    Abstract: A magazine for a firearm can have a housing defining a cavity with a biased follower arranged therein. The magazine may be configured to be received within a magazine well coupled to the receiver of the firearm so that rounds of ammunition stored in the magazine can be fed into the chamber of the firearm. In addition, multiple spacers can be received within the cavity defined by the magazine housing, which spacers may be configured to change or alter a width, dimension, size, and/or configuration of the magazine housing to allow the magazine to store and feed various and/or different caliber, length, size, and/or types of ammunition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: RA Brands, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Michael Brent Jarboe
  • Publication number: 20170307319
    Abstract: A magazine for a firearm can have a housing defining a cavity with a biased follower arranged therein. The magazine may be configured to be received within a magazine well coupled to the receiver of the firearm so that rounds of ammunition stored in the magazine can be fed into the chamber of the firearm. In addition, multiple spacers can be received within the cavity defined by the magazine housing, which spacers may be configured to change or alter a width, dimension, size, and/or configuration of the magazine housing to allow the magazine to store and feed various and/or different caliber, length, size, and/or types of ammunition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventor: Michael Brent Jarboe
  • Patent number: 9239203
    Abstract: A modular firearm is disclosed. The firearm that can be configured to operate using ammunition of different calibers via interchangeability of only a few parts. The firearm includes a foldable butt stock assembly for quickly and easily converting the firearm from an extended operating configuration to a compact transport configuration, and vice-versa. Additionally, the firearm includes a modular hand guard assembly having multiple mounting platforms for accommodating a variety of different accessories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: RA Brands, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Michael Brent Jarboe, Gregory Phillip Baradat, Gregory A. Dennison
  • Patent number: 9234717
    Abstract: A quick-detach barrel mounting system for removing and attaching a barrel to a receiver of a firearm. The quick-detach barrel mounting system can include a barrel nut having a body defining an axial bore. A proximal end of the barrel is received at least partially through the axial bore, and the barrel nut releasably engages a front end of the receiver. A hand guard can be mounted to the receiver and can define a cutout proximate the receiver. The hand guard at least partially encloses at least a portion of the barrel and the barrel nut, and the cutout is at least partially aligned with the barrel nut. At least a portion of the barrel nut is accessible via the cutout of the hand guard for at least partially disengaging and engaging the barrel nut with the receiver when the hand guard is mounted on the receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: RA Brands, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Michael Brent Jarboe
  • Publication number: 20150247695
    Abstract: A quick-detach barrel mounting system for removing and attaching a barrel to a receiver of a firearm. The quick-detach barrel mounting system can include a barrel nut having a body defining an axial bore. A proximal end of the barrel is received at least partially through the axial bore, and the barrel nut releasably engages a front end of the receiver. A hand guard can be mounted to the receiver and can define a cutout proximate the receiver. The hand guard at least partially encloses at least a portion of the barrel and the barrel nut, and the cutout is at least partially aligned with the barrel nut. At least a portion of the barrel nut is accessible via the cutout of the hand guard for at least partially disengaging and engaging the barrel nut with the receiver when the hand guard is mounted on the receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Inventor: Michael Brent Jarboe
  • Patent number: 8782943
    Abstract: A quick-detach barrel mounting system for removing and attaching a barrel to a receiver of a firearm. The quick-detach barrel mounting system can include a barrel nut having a body defining an axial bore. A proximal end of the barrel is received at least partially through the axial bore, and the barrel nut releasably engages a front end of the receiver. A hand guard can be mounted to the receiver and can define a cutout proximate the receiver. The hand guard at least partially encloses at least a portion of the barrel and the barrel nut, and the cutout is at least partially aligned with the barrel nut. At least a portion of the barrel nut is accessible via the cutout of the hand guard for at least partially disengaging and engaging the barrel nut with the receiver when the hand guard is mounted on the receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: RA Brands, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Michael Brent Jarboe
  • Publication number: 20130326924
    Abstract: A modular firearm is disclosed. The firearm that can be configured to operate using ammunition of different calibers via interchangeability of only a few parts. The firearm includes a foldable butt stock assembly for quickly and easily converting the firearm from an extended operating configuration to a compact transport configuration, and vice-versa. Additionally, the firearm includes a modular hand guard assembly having multiple mounting platforms for accommodating a variety of different accessories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: RA Brands, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Michael Brent Jarboe, Gregory Phillip Baradat, Gregory A. Dennison
  • Patent number: 8522465
    Abstract: A modular firearm is disclosed. The firearm that can be configured to operate using ammunition of different calibers via interchangeability of only a few parts. The firearm includes a foldable butt stock assembly for quickly and easily converting the firearm from an extended operating configuration to a compact transport configuration, and vice-versa. Additionally, the firearm includes a modular hand guard assembly having multiple mounting platforms for accommodating a variety of different accessories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: RA Brands, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Michael Brent Jarboe, Gregory Phillip Baradat, Gregory A. Dennison
  • Patent number: 8429844
    Abstract: A modular firearm is disclosed. The firearm that can be configured to operate using ammunition of different calibers via interchangeability of only a few parts. The firearm includes a foldable butt stock assembly for quickly and easily converting the firearm from an extended operating configuration to a compact transport configuration, and vice-versa. Additionally, the firearm includes a modular hand guard assembly having multiple mounting platforms for accommodating a variety of different accessories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignees: Cadex Inc., R. A. Brands, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Serge Dextraze, Sylvain Morin, Emmanuel St. Pierre, Christian Vallieres, Ghyslain Durand, Michael Brent Jarboe, Gregory Phillip Baradat, Gregory A. Dennison
  • Publication number: 20120159828
    Abstract: A modular firearm is disclosed. The firearm that can be configured to operate using ammunition of different calibers via interchangeability of only a few parts. The firearm includes a foldable butt stock assembly for quickly and easily converting the firearm from an extended operating configuration to a compact transport configuration, and vice-versa. Additionally, the firearm includes a modular hand guard assembly having multiple mounting platforms for accommodating a variety of different accessories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventors: Michael Brent Jarboe, Gregory Phillip Baradat, Gregory A. Dennison
  • Publication number: 20120047786
    Abstract: A modular firearm is disclosed. The firearm that can be configured to operate using ammunition of different calibers via interchangeability of only a few parts. The firearm includes a foldable butt stock assembly for quickly and easily converting the firearm from an extended operating configuration to a compact transport configuration, and vice-versa. Additionally, the firearm includes a modular hand guard assembly having multiple mounting platforms for accommodating a variety of different accessories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventors: Serge Dextraze, Sylvain Morin, Emmanuel St. Pierre, Christian Vallieres, Ghyslain Durand, Michael Brent Jarboe, Gregory Phillip Paradat, Gregory A. Dennison
  • Publication number: 20100307042
    Abstract: A modular firearm is disclosed. The firearm that can be configured to operate using ammunition of different calibers via interchangeability of only a few parts. The firearm includes a foldable butt stock assembly for quickly and easily converting the firearm from an extended operating configuration to a compact transport configuration, and vice-versa. Additionally, the firearm includes a modular hand guard assembly having multiple mounting platforms for accommodating a variety of different accessories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventors: Michael Brent Jarboe, Gregory Phillip Baradat, Gregory A. Dennison
  • Patent number: 7775149
    Abstract: An action rate control system for a gas operated firearm that includes an action sleeve and an action rate control cylinder. The action sleeve moves in a rearward direction in response to a volume of combustion gases that are generated during firing of the firearm and diverted from the barrel of the firearm through gas ports. The action rate control cylinder is connected to the action sleeve by a linkage that controls movement and slowing of the action sleeve as it approaches a rear limit for its movement. The resistance force generated by the rate control cylinder is a function of the velocity of the action sleeve during its movement. In another aspect, a gas operated firearm includes a barrel, a bolt assembly, an action system coupled to the bolt assembly, and a rate control cylinder coupled to the action system. The action system includes a sleeve assembly that is driven by a volume of combustion gases that are diverted from the barrel when a round of ammunition is fired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: RA Brands, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Michael D. Keeney, Michael Brent Jarboe
  • Patent number: 7219461
    Abstract: A locking system for firearms including a locking ring rotatably mounted to a bolt. As the bolt is moved through a bolt slide, the locking ring engages a cam member, which causes the locking ring to rotate about the bolt, which can remain fixed against rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: RA Brands, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Michael D. Keeney, Michael Brent Jarboe
  • Patent number: 7107715
    Abstract: A locking system for firearms including a locking ring rotatably mounted to a bolt. As the bolt is moved through a bolt slide, the locking ring engages a cam member, which causes the locking ring to rotate about the bolt, which can remain fixed against rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: RA Brands, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Michael D. Keeney, Michael Brent Jarboe