Patents by Inventor Michael Leighton
Michael Leighton 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).
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Publication number: 20230392892Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and apparatus for detecting and displaying a number of rounds in a firearm magazine comprising a maximum number of N rounds. The magazine may comprise a follower, magnets on the follower, and <N magnetic-field-sensing sensors arranged along a path of the magnets when the follower moves along a length of the magazine, the sensors generating round count data based on a position of the one or more magnets relative to the <N magnetic-field-sensing sensors, and a first substantially flat antenna arranged on an inside of the magazine and configured to wirelessly transmit a round count indication to a second substantially flat antenna on the firearm, the round count indication based on the round count data, the second substantially flat antenna affixed to an inside of a magazine well of the firearm and mostly overlapping with the first substantially flat antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: Erin Czarnecki, Jeffrey Holt, Michael Leighton, Donald McKelvey, Steven Dunbar, Timothy Eric Roberts, Nicholas Kielsmeier, Eric Chow
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Patent number: 11719497Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and apparatus for detecting and displaying a number of rounds in a firearm magazine comprising a maximum number of N rounds. The magazine may comprise a follower, magnets on the follower, and <N magnetic-field-sensing sensors arranged along a path of the magnets when the follower moves along a length of the magazine, the sensors generating round count data based on a position of the one or more magnets relative to the <N magnetic-field-sensing sensors, and a first substantially flat antenna arranged on an inside of the magazine and configured to wirelessly transmit a round count indication to a second substantially flat antenna on the firearm, the round count indication based on the round count data, the second substantially flat antenna affixed to an inside of a magazine well of the firearm and mostly overlapping with the first substantially flat antenna.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2021Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: Magpul Industries Corp.Inventors: Erin Czarnecki, Jeffrey Holt, Michael Leighton, Donald McKelvey, Steven Dunbar, Timothy Eric Roberts, Nicholas Kielsmeier, Eric Chow
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Patent number: 11379337Abstract: A method of automatic overclocking of a silicon part or chip, such as a central processing unit (CPU) is disclosed. A range of clock frequencies of both the CPU and a cache of a computer system are tested, with parameters being monitored, safety limits of the computer system being ensured, and benchmark tests being run, before arriving at a CPU and cache frequencies based on a selected benchmark score.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2018Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Suketu Partiwala, Chihao Lo, Dhruv Jain, Jeff J Liu, Michael Leighton Nash, Gary Calomeni
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Publication number: 20210326232Abstract: A method of automatic overclocking of a silicon part or chip, such as a central processing unit (CPU) is disclosed. A range of clock frequencies of both the CPU and a cache of a computer system are tested, with parameters being monitored, safety limits of the computer system being ensured, and benchmark tests being run, before arriving at a CPU and cache frequencies based on a selected benchmark score.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2018Publication date: October 21, 2021Inventors: Suketu Partiwala, Chihao Lo, Dhruv Jain, Jeff J. Liu, Michael Leighton Nash, Gary Calomeni
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Publication number: 20210254916Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and apparatus for detecting and displaying a number of rounds in a firearm magazine comprising a maximum number of N rounds. The magazine may comprise a follower, magnets on the follower, and <N magnetic-field-sensing sensors arranged along a path of the magnets when the follower moves along a length of the magazine, the sensors generating round count data based on a position of the one or more magnets relative to the <N magnetic-field-sensing sensors, and a first substantially flat antenna arranged on an inside of the magazine and configured to wirelessly transmit a round count indication to a second substantially flat antenna on the firearm, the round count indication based on the round count data, the second substantially flat antenna affixed to an inside of a magazine well of the firearm and mostly overlapping with the first substantially flat antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2021Publication date: August 19, 2021Inventors: Erin Czarnecki, Jeffrey Holt, Michael Leighton, Donald McKelvey, Steven Dunbar, Timothy Eric Roberts, Nicholas Kielsmeier, Eric Chow
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Publication number: 20210223825Abstract: In an example implementation according to aspects of the present disclosure, a method may include detecting, by a computing device, termination of a wired connection via a connector, after a module is detached from a cavity of the computing device, and automatically switching from the wired connection to a wireless connection between the module and the computing device, to maintain the data communications between the module and the computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2018Publication date: July 22, 2021Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Peter Seiler, Adolfo Gomez, Aaron M. Laaveg, Paul Howard Mazurkiewicz, Alexander Wayne Clark, Nicole Aranci, Adam Jordan Christon, Michael Leighton Nash, Andrew Warren Willard, Barbara Palmer Pickering, Hoang Van Ngo
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Publication number: 20210215446Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and apparatus for detecting and displaying a number of rounds in a firearm magazine comprising a maximum number of N rounds. The magazine may comprise a follower, magnets on the follower, and <N magnetic switches arranged along a path of the magnets when the follower moves along a length of the magazine, the switches configured to activate based on a magnetic field exceeding a threshold, and a first antenna arranged on an inside of the magazine and parallel to a firing direction of the firearm, and configured to wirelessly transmit a round count indication to a second antenna on the firearm, the round count indication based on the round count data, the second antenna affixed to an inside of a magazine well of the firearm and mostly overlapping with the first antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2021Publication date: July 15, 2021Inventors: Erin Czarnecki, Jeffrey Holt, Michael Leighton, Donald McKelvey, Steven Dunbar, Timothy Eric Roberts, Nicholas Kielsmeier, Eric Chow, Kyle Kellner, Joe Deppong
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Patent number: 11015890Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and apparatus for detecting and displaying a number of rounds in a firearm magazine comprising a maximum number of N rounds. The magazine may comprise a follower, magnets on the follower, and <N magnetic-field-sensing sensors arranged along a path of the magnets when the follower moves along a length of the magazine, the sensors generating round count data based on a position of the one or more magnets relative to the <N magnetic-field-sensing sensors, and a first substantially flat antenna arranged on an inside of the magazine and configured to wirelessly transmit a round count indication to a second substantially flat antenna on the firearm, the round count indication based on the round count data, the second substantially flat antenna affixed to an inside of a magazine well of the firearm and mostly overlapping with the first substantially flat antenna.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2019Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Magpul Industries Corp.Inventors: Erin Czarnecki, Jeffrey Holt, Michael Leighton, Donald McKelvey, Steven Dunbar, Timothy Eric Roberts, Nicholas Kielsmeier, Eric Chow
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Publication number: 20210010769Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and apparatus for detecting and displaying a number of rounds in a firearm magazine comprising a maximum number of N rounds. The magazine may comprise a follower, magnets on the follower, and <N magnetic-field-sensing sensors arranged along a path of the magnets when the follower moves along a length of the magazine, the sensors generating round count data based on a position of the one or more magnets relative to the <N magnetic-field-sensing sensors, and a first substantially flat antenna arranged on an inside of the magazine and configured to wirelessly transmit a round count indication to a second substantially flat antenna on the firearm, the round count indication based on the round count data, the second substantially flat antenna affixed to an inside of a magazine well of the firearm and mostly overlapping with the first substantially flat antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2019Publication date: January 14, 2021Inventors: Erin Czarnecki, Jeffrey Holt, Michael Leighton, Donald McKelvey, Steven Dunbar, Timothy Eric Roberts, Nicholas Kielsmeier, Eric Chow
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Patent number: 10480883Abstract: A noise suppressor having a mounting system for releasably mounting the noise suppressor to a flash hider mounted to the barrel of a host firearm. The noise suppressor mounting system includes a stabilizing ring that engages the distal end region of the flash hider to help stabilize the mounting of the noise suppressor to the flash hider.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2014Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: RA Brands, L.L.C.Inventor: Michael Leighton Smith
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Patent number: 10480884Abstract: An adapter assembly for a silencer may have one or more biasing members that generate a tensile force about the silencer sufficient to substantially arrest movement, loosening or decoupling of one or more components of the silencer.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2017Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: RA Brands, L.L.C.Inventor: Michael Leighton Smith
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Patent number: 10458739Abstract: A silencer can include an aligned baffle assembly with a series of baffles that are configured and/or adapted to be readily and substantially completely aligned to facilitate construction and assembly of the baffles in a desired rotational orientation so as to define a baffle core for the silencer, while also facilitating the quick and easy removal and disassembly of the baffle core from the silencer body for cleaning and/or maintenance thereof.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2018Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: RA Brands, L.L.C.Inventor: Michael Leighton Smith
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Patent number: 10377286Abstract: A mechanism for folding a head restraint for a backrest of a seat, including a head restraint and a cross portion, where the cross portion is fixed relative to the backrest. The cross portion defines a first pivot axis, which the head restraint is pivoted about. The cross portion includes a locking disc. The head restraint comprises a cam that pivots about a second pivot axis. The head restraint is configured to be positioned in a usage-position relative to the cross portion and a storage-position relative to the cross portion. The position of the head restraint is changeable between the usage-position and the storage-position by pivoting about the first pivot axis. The cam is configured to be positioned in a locking-position and a releasing-position relative to the head restraint.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2015Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: Adient Luxembourg Holding S.à r.l.Inventors: Michael Kapusky, Patrick Donnelly, David Hayes, Srinivasa Sanku, Michael Leighton, Edward J. Lamont, Joel Jamison, Kurt A. Seibold
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Publication number: 20190093974Abstract: An accessory mounting system for a firearm is provided. The system can include a connection mechanism on a barrel of the firearm for connecting the barrel to a muzzle accessory, and a protection mechanism having sleeve that is integrated with and movable about the muzzle end of the barrel between an extended position at least partially covering the connection mechanism and a retracted position at least partially exposing the connection mechanism. When the sleeve is in its retracted position and the muzzle accessory is attached to the barrel, at least a portion of the sleeve can engage the muzzle accessory to provide a partially tensioned connection and substantially prevent the muzzle accessory from inadvertent loosening or disconnection during use of the firearm. Other aspects are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2018Publication date: March 28, 2019Inventor: Michael Leighton Smith
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Patent number: 10189530Abstract: A bicycle handlebar assembly that includes a body having at least two grip areas positioned for interaction with the hands of a rider. The grip portions or grip areas are preferably spaced apart by a center portion that secures the assembly to a bicycle steerer tube. A channel or detent is formed in the body proximate at least one, and preferably proximate each grip portion or grip area. A dampener formed of a different material than the body is disposed in the detent and dissipates at least a portion of vibration of the body to reduce vibrations communicated to the hands of the rider from handlebar vibration. An optional grip assembly cooperates with the handlebar assembly and is constructed to further dampen handlebar vibration.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2015Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: Trek Bicycle CorporationInventors: Ryan Galstad, Jeffery Staszak, Michael Leighton, Allen Hu
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Publication number: 20180313624Abstract: A silencer can include an aligned baffle assembly with a series of baffles that are configured and/or adapted to be readily and substantially completely aligned to facilitate construction and assembly of the baffles in a desired rotational orientation so as to define a baffle core for the silencer, while also facilitating the quick and easy removal and disassembly of the baffle core from the silencer body for cleaning and/or maintenance thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2018Publication date: November 1, 2018Inventor: Michael Leighton Smith
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Publication number: 20180106569Abstract: An adapter assembly for a silencer may have one or more biasing members that generate a tensile force about the silencer sufficient to substantially arrest movement, loosening or decoupling of one or more components of the silencer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Applicant: RA Brands, L.L.C.Inventor: Michael Leighton Smith
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Patent number: 9746267Abstract: A modular noise suppressor for a firearm may have rearward and forward sections, and a front end cap. The rearward section may contain one or more baffles and can be configured to connect to the barrel of the firearm. The forward section can contain one or more baffles and may be connected to the rearward section. The front end cap can be connected to the forward section and provide a force to the baffles of the forward section. The connection between the rearward and forward sections can be in axial tension at least in response to the front end cap providing the force to the baffles of the forward section such that any loosening of the connection between the rearward and forward sections can be at least partially restricted in response to the axial tension.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2016Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: R A Brands, L.L.C.Inventor: Michael Leighton Smith
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Patent number: 9658019Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to a booster for a silencer. The booster includes a piston with a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end of the piston is configured to couple to a firearm such that a projectile can pass thorough the piston from the proximal end to the distal end. The distal end of the piston includes a flange with a plurality of spokes. The booster further includes a housing with an eccentric bore configured to couple to a silencer. The eccentric bore aligns the silencer below the sight plane of the firearm.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2015Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: RA Brands, L.L.C.Inventor: Michael Leighton Smith
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Patent number: 9629847Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions containing stimulant and anti-histamine compounds, to methods for treating symptoms related to inflammation using the combination compounds, and to a method for preparing the compositions.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2015Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Inventor: Michael Leighton