Patents by Inventor Richard Mark Fitzpatrick

Richard Mark Fitzpatrick 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: 7966760
    Abstract: The present invention is a modular stock system for rifles. The system replaces the rifle's buffer tube with a modified one containing a mount for a constant cheek weld and a rail track for adjustment. A stock module then mounts on the replacement buffer tube. The stock module is interchangeable depending on the user's needs. Various configurations of the stock module are discussed, including adjustable stocks, fixed stocks, and specialized stocks. The stock module may be made even further modular by the addition of rail system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Inventors: Richard Mark Fitzpatrick, Stephen Charles Hines
  • Patent number: 7207131
    Abstract: Integral extensions to aid in the extraction of ammunition magazines from ammunition pouches are provided by permanently attaching a handle to existing or modified floor plates. In one embodiment, a substitute floor plate is molded with a handle projecting from its outer face. In a second embodiment, a handle with a grip and a terminal end is provided with an attachment structure on the terminal end. Floor plates are then either modified by cutting anchoring holes to allow for the attachment of such handles without hindering use in an ammunition magazine or molded with said anchoring holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Inventor: Richard Mark Fitzpatrick
  • Patent number: 7174666
    Abstract: Integral extensions to aid in the extraction of ammunition magazines from ammunition pouches are provided by permanently attaching a handle to existing or modified floor plates. In one embodiment, a substitute floor plate is molded with a handle projecting from its outer face. In a second embodiment, a handle with a grip and a terminal end is provided with an attachment structure on the terminal end. Floor plates are then either modified by cutting anchoring holes to allow for the attachment of such handles without hindering use in an ammunition magazine or molded with said anchoring holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Inventor: Richard Mark Fitzpatrick
  • Patent number: 6874267
    Abstract: The present invention is a modular stock system for rifles. The system replaces the rifle's buffer tube with a modified one containing a mount for a constant cheek weld and a rail track for adjustment. A stock module then mounts on the replacement buffer tube. The stock module is interchangeable depending on the user's needs. Various configurations of the stock module are discussed, including adjustable stocks, fixed stocks, and specialized stocks. The stock module may be made even further modular by the addition of rail system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Inventors: Richard Mark Fitzpatrick, Stephen Charles Hines
  • Patent number: 6748689
    Abstract: Integral extensions to aid in the extraction of ammunition magazines from ammunition pouches are provided in three embodiments. In this embodiment, the sides of an ammunition magazine are extended, either by molding or affixing a handle directly to the sides of the magazine, to provide a handle. This embodiment provides a more steam-lined handle adapted for use specifically in the extraction of magazines from ammunition pouches and other storage means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Inventor: Richard Mark Fitzpatrick
  • Publication number: 20040055200
    Abstract: The present invention is a modular stock system for rifles. The system replaces the rifle's buffer tube with a modified one containing a mount for a constant cheek weld and a rail track for adjustment. A stock module then mounts on the replacement buffer tube. The stock module is interchangeable depending on the user's needs. Various configurations of the stock module are discussed, including adjustable stocks, fixed stocks, and specialized stocks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventors: Richard Mark Fitzpatrick, Stephen Charles Hines
  • Publication number: 20040016167
    Abstract: The present invention is a modular stock system for rifles. The system replaces the rifle's buffer tube with a modified one containing a mount for a constant cheek weld and a rail track for adjustment. A stock module then mounts on the replacement buffer tube. The stock module is interchangeable depending on the user's needs. Various configurations of the stock module are discussed, including adjustable stocks, fixed stocks, and specialized stocks. The stock module may be made even further modular by the addition of rail system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Inventors: Richard Mark Fitzpatrick, Stephen Charles Hines
  • Patent number: 6651371
    Abstract: The present invention is a modular stock system for rifles. The system replaces the rifle's buffer tube with a modified one containing a mount for a constant cheek weld and a rail track for adjustment. A hind portion then mounts on the replacement buffer tube. The hind portion is interchangeable depending on the user's needs. Various configurations of the hind portion are discussed, including adjustable stocks, fixed stocks, and specialized stocks. The hind portion may be made even further modular by the addition of rail system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Inventors: Richard Mark Fitzpatrick, Stephen Charles Hines
  • Patent number: 6634131
    Abstract: A magazine grip attachment for ammunition magazines to aid in extraction of a magazine from ammunition pouches comprising a sleeve of resilient material molded in the general shape of a magazine yet with a smaller inner circumference than the circumference of a magazine so as to require the band to stretch over the magazine. The top of the band has an even slightly smaller inner circumference than the lower part of the band. Extending from the top of the band is a handle designed to allow a finger to wrap around the handle and extract the magazine. Also provided are recessed areas and four diagonal force distribution beams to constrict the invention and allow it to grip a magazine more snugly when the handle is pulled. The invention is also used in combination with a magazine pouch to deaden noise by biasing the magazines against the pouch and each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Inventor: Richard Mark Fitzpatrick
  • Publication number: 20030101631
    Abstract: The present invention is a modular stock system for rifles. The system replaces the rifle's buffer tube with a modified one containing a mount for a constant cheek weld and a rail track for adjustment. A hind portion then mounts on the replacement buffer tube. The hind portion is interchangeable depending on the user's needs. Various configurations of the hind portion are discussed, including adjustable stocks, fixed stocks, and specialized stocks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2002
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Inventors: Richard Mark Fitzpatrick, Stephen Charles Hines
  • Publication number: 20030070341
    Abstract: Integral extensions to aid in the extraction of ammunition magazines from ammunition pouches are provided by permanently attaching a handle to existing or modified floor plates. In one embodiment, a substitute floor plate is molded with a handle projecting from its outer face. In a second embodiment, a handle with a grip and a terminal end is provided with an attachment structure on the terminal end. Floor plates are then either modified by cutting anchoring holes to allow for the attachment of such handles without hindering use in an ammunition magazine or molded with said anchoring holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2002
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventor: Richard Mark Fitzpatrick
  • Publication number: 20030066227
    Abstract: Integral extensions to aid in the extraction of ammunition magazines from ammunition pouches are provided by permanently attaching a handle to existing or modified floor plates. In one embodiment, a substitute floor plate is molded with a handle projecting from its outer face. In a second embodiment, a handle with a grip and a terminal end is provided with an attachment structure on the terminal end. Floor plates are then either modified by cutting anchoring holes to allow for the attachment of such handles without hindering use in an ammunition magazine or molded with said anchoring holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2002
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Inventor: Richard Mark Fitzpatrick
  • Publication number: 20030014896
    Abstract: Integral extensions to aid in the extraction of ammunition magazines from ammunition pouches are provided in three embodiments. In this embodiment, the sides of an ammunition magazine are extended, either by molding or affixing a handle directly to the sides of the magazine, to provide a handle. This embodiment provides a more steam-lined handle adapted for use specifically in the extraction of magazines from ammunition pouches and other storage means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2002
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Inventor: Richard Mark Fitzpatrick
  • Patent number: 6212815
    Abstract: A magazine grip attachment for ammunition magazines to aid in extraction of magazines from ammunition pouches comprising a sleeve of resilient material molded in the general shape of a magazine yet with a smaller inner circumference than the circumference of a magazine so as to require the band to stretch over the magazine. The top of the band has an even slightly smaller inner circumference than the lower part of the band. Extending from the top of the band is a handle designed to allow a finger to wrap around the handle and extract the magazine. Also provided are recessed areas and four diagonal force distribution beams to constrict the invention and allow it to grip a magazine more snugly when the handle is pulled. The invention is also used in combination with a magazine pouch to deaden noise by biasing the magazines against the pouch and each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Inventor: Richard Mark Fitzpatrick