Patents by Inventor Philip D. Vaden

Philip D. Vaden 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: 5773746
    Abstract: A coupler for attaching a suppressor to a firearm flash hider. The coupler includes a main body, an inner collar, and an outer collar. The main body defines a through bore configured to closely receive the flash hider at one end and for the passage of the bullet at the other. The main body defines a first threaded portion proximate the central portion thereof, the threads being right-handed threads. The main body defines a sound suppressor attachment device at the second end thereof. The inner collar defines a through bore oriented coaxially thereto. A first end of the through bore is configured to receive the first end of the main body. Proximate the second end of the inner collar, the through bore defines a second inner diameter dimensioned to receive the firearm flash hider. The inner collar carries a plurality of locking fingers, each pivotally mounted on the inner collar via a pivot pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1998
    Inventor: Philip D. Vaden