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).
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Publication number: 20250035914Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2024Publication date: January 30, 2025Inventor: Robert E. Sheets, JR.
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Patent number: 11530899Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 17, 2020Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: PRIMARY ARMS, LLCInventor: Robert E Sheets, Jr.
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Patent number: 11236971Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 9, 2020Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: PRIMARY ARMS, LLCInventor: Robert E Sheets, Jr.
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Patent number: 10443979Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 5, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Sig Sauer, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Sheets, Jr., Andrew W. York
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Patent number: 10088269Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 11, 2017Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: SIG SAUER, INC.Inventors: Robert E. Sheets, Jr., Donald Cramer
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Patent number: 10030940Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 9, 2017Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: SIG SAUER, INC.Inventor: Robert E. Sheets, Jr.
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Patent number: 10024629Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 9, 2017Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: Sig Sauer, Inc.Inventor: Robert E. Sheets, Jr.
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Publication number: 20170205191Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2017Publication date: July 20, 2017Applicant: Sig Sauer, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Sheets, JR., Donald Cramer
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Publication number: 20170205201Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2017Publication date: July 20, 2017Applicant: Sig Sauer, Inc.Inventor: Robert E. Sheets, JR.
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Publication number: 20170205195Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2017Publication date: July 20, 2017Applicant: Sig Sauer, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Sheets, JR., Andrew W. York
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Publication number: 20170205196Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2017Publication date: July 20, 2017Applicant: Sig Sauer, Inc.Inventor: Robert E. Sheets, Jr.
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Patent number: 9448023Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 16, 2014Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: Sig Sauer, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Sheets, Jr., Ethan Lessard
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Publication number: 20150027020Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2014Publication date: January 29, 2015Applicant: SIG SAUER, INC.Inventors: Robert E. Sheets, JR., Ethan Lessard
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Patent number: D987765Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2020Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: PRIMARY ARMS, LLCInventor: Robert E Sheets, Jr.
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Patent number: D992074Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2020Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: PRIMARY ARMS, LLCInventor: Robert E Sheets, Jr.
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Patent number: D992075Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2020Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: PRIMARY ARMS, LLCInventor: Robert E Sheets, Jr.
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Patent number: D1027101Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2023Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: PRIMARY ARMS, LLCInventor: Robert E Sheets, Jr.