Patents by Inventor Michael Holzmeyer

Michael Holzmeyer 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).

  • Helicopter weapon mounting system
    Patent number: 8850950
    Abstract: A weapon mounting system for a vehicle, such as a helicopter. The weapon mounting system illustratively includes a weapon cradle supporting a machine gun for pivoting movement about a generally horizontal elevational axis. A carriage supports the weapon cradle and is supported by a pintle for rotation about a generally vertical azimuth axis. An ejection collection device is supported by the carriage and collects spent shell casings and links ejected from the machine gun for discharge through the pintle. A trigger assembly illustratively provides for manual operation by a gunner and for remote electrical operation by a pilot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Aaron Deckard, James Buechler, Michael Holzmeyer, Glen Dick, Paul Danesha
  • Helicopter Weapon Mounting System
    Publication number: 20140060309
    Abstract: A weapon mounting system for a vehicle, such as a helicopter. The weapon mounting system illustratively includes a weapon cradle supporting a machine gun for pivoting movement about a generally horizontal elevational axis. A carriage supports the weapon cradle and is supported by a pintle for rotation about a generally vertical azimuth axis. An ejection collection device is supported by the carriage and collects spent shell casings and links ejected from the machine gun for discharge through the pintle. A trigger assembly illustratively provides for manual operation by a gunner and for remote electrical operation by a pilot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventors: Aaron Deckard, James Buechler, Michael Holzmeyer, Glen Dick, Paul Danesha
  • Ammunition canister and feed system
    Patent number: 8573109
    Abstract: An armament system for aircraft includes an ammunition system and a mount system for a machine gun. The ammunition system includes an ammunition canister and feed system, the canister having a pair of brackets releasably coupled to a pair of receivers supported by a vertical mounting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: James Buechler, Michael Holzmeyer
  • Helicopter weapon mounting system
    Patent number: 8434397
    Abstract: A weapon mounting system for a vehicle, such as a helicopter. The weapon mounting system illustratively includes a weapon cradle supporting a machine gun for pivoting movement about a generally horizontal elevational axis. A carriage supports the weapon cradle and is supported by a pintle for rotation about a generally vertical azimuth axis. An ejection collection device is supported by the carriage and collects spent shell casings and links ejected from the machine gun for discharge through the pintle. A trigger assembly illustratively provides for manual operation by a gunner and for remote electrical operation by a pilot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Aaron Deckard, Glen Dick, Paul Danesha, Michael Holzmeyer, James Buechler
  • AMMUNITION CANISTER AND FEED SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20120137863
    Abstract: An armament system for aircraft includes an ammunition system and a mount system for a machine gun. The ammunition system includes an ammunition canister and feed system, the canister having a pair of brackets releasably coupled to a pair of receivers supported by a vertical mounting surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: James Buechler, Michael Holzmeyer
  • Link chute ejection adapter
    Patent number: 8151683
    Abstract: A link chute ejection adapter for conveying spent links of an ammunition belt from the receiver chamber of a machine gun to a link chute.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Glen Dick, James Buechler, Michael Holzmeyer
  • Ammunition canister and feed system
    Patent number: 8151684
    Abstract: An armament system for aircraft includes an ammunition system and a mount system for a machine gun. The ammunition system includes an ammunition canister and feed system, the canister having a pair of brackets releasably coupled to a pair of receivers supported by a vertical mounting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: James Buechler, Michael Holzmeyer
  • Weapon mounted adapter
    Patent number: 8146283
    Abstract: An adapter for mounting on a weapon. The adapter illustratively includes a plurality of mounting rails for removably coupling with a variety of accessories, such as sights, illumination devices, and laser aiming devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Mark A. Genes, Brandon R. Clarke, Christopher Austin, Michael Holzmeyer, Daniel V. Jones, Jeremy M. Knepp, Lucius A. Taylor, Barry Gatewood
  • Gun mount and ejection system
    Patent number: 8069767
    Abstract: An armament system for aircraft includes gun mount and ejection system for a machine gun. The gun mount and ejection system includes an ejection chute assembly including a hopper positioned intermediate the uprights of a carriage supporting the machine gun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Aaron Deckard, Michael Holzmeyer, James Buechler
  • WEAPON MOUNTED ADAPTER
    Publication number: 20110100203
    Abstract: An adapter for mounting on a weapon. The adapter illustratively includes a plurality of mounting rails for removably coupling with a variety of accessories, such as sights, illumination devices, and laser aiming devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventors: Mark A. Genes, Brandon R. Clarke, Christopher Austin, Michael Holzmeyer, Daniel V. Jones, Jeremy M. Knepp, Lucius A. Taylor, Barry Gatewood
  • LINK CHUTE EJECTION ADAPTER
    Publication number: 20100319521
    Abstract: A link chute ejection adapter for conveying spent links of an ammunition belt from the receiver chamber of a machine gun to a link chute.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2009
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventors: Glen Dick, James Buechler, Michael Holzmeyer
  • AMMUNITION CANISTER AND FEED SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20100294119
    Abstract: An armament system for aircraft includes an ammunition system and a mount system for a machine gun. The ammunition system includes an ammunition canister and feed system, the canister having a pair of brackets releasably coupled to a pair of receivers supported by a vertical mounting surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventors: James BUECHLER, Michael HOLZMEYER
  • GUN MOUNT AND EJECTION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20100294120
    Abstract: An armament system for aircraft includes gun mount and ejection system for a machine gun. The gun mount and ejection system includes an ejection chute assembly including a hopper positioned intermediate the uprights of a carriage supporting the machine gun.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventors: Aaron Deckard, Michael Holzmeyer, James Buechler