Patents by Inventor Robert E. Sheets, JR.

Robert E. Sheets, JR. 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).

  • Publication number: 20250035914
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a locking adjustment assembly for an optical sight. The locking adjustment assembly is configured to be set at a zero locked position, adjusted from the zero locked position to a desired unlocked position and returned to the zero locked position. The locking adjustment assembly includes a biased locking member and a biased unlocking member that are configured to be adjusted about a rotational axis of the locking adjustment assembly and adjusted along the rotational axis to establish a desired zero locked position of the locking adjustment assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2024
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Inventor: Robert E. Sheets, JR.
  • Patent number: 11530899
    Abstract: The application is directed to a locking adjustment assembly for an optical aiming device. The locking adjustment assembly is usable across different optical platforms regardless of the focal length of a particular optical platform. The locking adjustment assembly is operationally configured to be reset to a zero position. The locking adjustment assembly may also provide an automatic lock at a zero position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: PRIMARY ARMS, LLC
    Inventor: Robert E Sheets, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11236971
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a power source for one or more firearm optical sighting systems. The power source includes a solar powered cap assembly operationally configured to electrically communicate with one or more firearm optical sighting systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: PRIMARY ARMS, LLC
    Inventor: Robert E Sheets, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10443979
    Abstract: A turret assembly configured to be coupleable to the combination of a rifle scope and a rifle, to adjust the rifle scope relative to the rifle is provided. The turret assembly includes a turret body, a jacking screw, and a turret cap. The turret assembly may also include a locking mechanism including a locking pin configured to prevent rotational movement of the turret cap relative to the turret body. The turret assembly may include a stopping mechanism configured to limit rotational movement of the turret cap relative to the turret body. The stopping mechanism may include a zero stop ring which defines a zero stop point which prevents further rotational movement of the turret cap. The turret assembly may also include an indicator configured to depict information about the position of the turret cap relative to the turret body, where the indicator is configured for only translational movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Sheets, Jr., Andrew W. York
  • Patent number: 10088269
    Abstract: A firearm is described that includes an integrated power source, socket, and conductor connecting the power source to the socket. By integrating these elements into a firearm, a powered accessory can be attached to the firearm without the need for a mounting rail attached to a firearm. Furthermore, powered accessories need not have their own integrated power sources, but rather can connect to the power source within the firearm. This reduces the weight and physical dimensions of both firearms and accessories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: SIG SAUER, INC.
    Inventors: Robert E. Sheets, Jr., Donald Cramer
  • Patent number: 10030940
    Abstract: A compound mounting clamp is described that is configured for mounting an accessory (e.g., a laser sight, a telescopic sight, a bayonet, a light) to a firearm that includes either one of a Picatinny-type mounting rail or an arcuate mounting rail. The compound mounting clamp includes a clamp base with mounting surfaces that enable mounting to either one of a Picatinny-type mounting rail or the arcuate mounting rail. The mounting surfaces of the clamp base include: (1) two planar faces that are perpendicular to a first direction; and (2) two angled faces that are: (a) at an oblique angle with respect to the first direction; and (b) disposed between the two planar faces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: SIG SAUER, INC.
    Inventor: Robert E. Sheets, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10024629
    Abstract: A firearm accessory adjustment system is described. The system provides for independent elevation and windage adjustment for a laser associated with a firearm. Each of the elevation and windage adjustments can be made independently using single adjustments on the side of the firearm. The system can be integral to a sidearm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert E. Sheets, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20170205191
    Abstract: A firearm is described that includes an integrated power source, socket, and conductor connecting the power source to the socket. By integrating these elements into a firearm, a powered accessory can be attached to the firearm without the need for a mounting rail attached to a firearm. Furthermore, powered accessories need not have their own integrated power sources, but rather can connect to the power source within the firearm. This reduces the weight and physical dimensions of both firearms and accessories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Applicant: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Sheets, JR., Donald Cramer
  • Publication number: 20170205201
    Abstract: A compound mounting clamp is described that is configured for mounting an accessory (e.g., a laser sight, a telescopic sight, a bayonet, a light) to a firearm that includes either one of a Picatinny-type mounting rail or an arcuate mounting rail. The compound mounting clamp includes a clamp base with mounting surfaces that enable mounting to either one of a Picatinny-type mounting rail or the arcuate mounting rail. The mounting surfaces of the clamp base include: (1) two planar faces that are perpendicular to a first direction; and (2) two angled faces that are: (a) at an oblique angle with respect to the first direction; and (b) disposed between the two planar faces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Applicant: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert E. Sheets, JR.
  • Publication number: 20170205195
    Abstract: A turret assembly configured to be coupleable to the combination of a rifle scope and a rifle, to adjust the rifle scope relative to the rifle is provided. The turret assembly includes a turret body, a jacking screw, and a turret cap. The turret assembly may also include a locking mechanism including a locking pin configured to prevent rotational movement of the turret cap relative to the turret body. The turret assembly may include a stopping mechanism configured to limit rotational movement of the turret cap relative to the turret body. The stopping mechanism may include a zero stop ring which defines a zero stop point which prevents further rotational movement of the turret cap. The turret assembly may also include an indicator configured to depict information about the position of the turret cap relative to the turret body, where the indicator is configured for only translational movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Applicant: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Sheets, JR., Andrew W. York
  • Publication number: 20170205196
    Abstract: A firearm accessory adjustment system is described. The system provides for independent elevation and windage adjustment for a laser associated with a firearm. Each of the elevation and windage adjustments can be made independently using single adjustments on the side of the firearm. The system can be integral to a sidearm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Applicant: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert E. Sheets, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9448023
    Abstract: A two-position firearm safety assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes a lever detent spring and a first lever, both of which are pivotally coupled to a firearm frame. The assembly can also include a second lever and a link connecting the two levers. The detent spring is in contact with the link and/or the first lever at an assembly pivot point, putting the detent spring in compression. The compression force on the detent spring provides two distinct safety assembly positions (e.g., fire and safe positions), and prevents the safety assembly from perching between the two-positions. The properties of the detent spring (e.g., the material, shape, hardness, spring constant, pre-compression in the safety assembly, etc.) can be customized as desired to adjust the properties of the safety assembly, such as the forces needed to toggle the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Sheets, Jr., Ethan Lessard
  • Publication number: 20150027020
    Abstract: A two-position firearm safety assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes a lever detent spring and a first lever, both of which are pivotally coupled to a firearm frame. The assembly can also include a second lever and a link connecting the two levers. The detent spring is in contact with the link and/or the first lever at an assembly pivot point, putting the detent spring in compression. The compression force on the detent spring provides two distinct safety assembly positions (e.g., fire and safe positions), and prevents the safety assembly from perching between the two-positions. The properties of the detent spring (e.g., the material, shape, hardness, spring constant, pre-compression in the safety assembly, etc.) can be customized as desired to adjust the properties of the safety assembly, such as the forces needed to toggle the assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: SIG SAUER, INC.
    Inventors: Robert E. Sheets, JR., Ethan Lessard
  • Patent number: D987765
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: PRIMARY ARMS, LLC
    Inventor: Robert E Sheets, Jr.
  • Patent number: D992074
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: PRIMARY ARMS, LLC
    Inventor: Robert E Sheets, Jr.
  • Patent number: D992075
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: PRIMARY ARMS, LLC
    Inventor: Robert E Sheets, Jr.
  • Patent number: D1027101
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: PRIMARY ARMS, LLC
    Inventor: Robert E Sheets, Jr.