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: 20260043635Abstract: The disclosure is related to an enclosed reflex sight for one or more firearms. The enclosed reflex sight may be provided as part of an assembly including a mounting interface. The enclosed reflex sight includes a rearward bottom portion that houses an adjustment assembly, wherein the rearward bottom portion includes a lowermost surface of the enclosed reflex sight. The enclosed reflex sight includes an upper bottom surface forward of the rearward bottom portion of the enclosed reflex sight, the upper bottom surface comprising an abutment surface for the mounting interface. When the assembly is secured to an upper mounting surface of a firearm then the lowermost surface of the rearward bottom portion of the enclosed reflex sight is closer to the upper mounting surface of the firearm than the upper bottom surface of the enclosed reflex sight.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2025Publication date: February 12, 2026Inventor: ROBERT E. SHEETS, JR.
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Patent number: 12467717Abstract: The disclosure is related to an enclosed reflex sight for one or more firearms. The enclosed reflex sight may be provided as part of an assembly including a mounting interface. The enclosed reflex sight includes a rearward bottom portion that houses an adjustment assembly, wherein the rearward bottom portion includes a lowermost surface of the enclosed reflex sight. The enclosed reflex sight includes an upper bottom surface forward of the rearward bottom portion of the enclosed reflex sight, the upper bottom surface comprising an abutment surface for the mounting interface. When the assembly is secured to an upper mounting surface of a firearm then the lowermost surface of the rearward bottom portion of the enclosed reflex sight is closer to the upper mounting surface of the firearm than the upper bottom surface of the enclosed reflex sight.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2023Date of Patent: November 11, 2025Assignee: PRIMARY ARMS, LLCInventor: Robert E. Sheets, Jr.
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Patent number: 12339098Abstract: The disclosure is related to an enclosed reflex sight for one or more firearms. The enclosed reflex sight may be provided as part of an assembly including a mounting interface. The enclosed reflex sight includes a rearward bottom portion that houses an adjustment assembly, wherein the rearward bottom portion includes a lowermost surface of the enclosed reflex sight. The enclosed reflex sight includes an upper bottom surface forward of the rearward bottom portion of the enclosed reflex sight, the upper bottom surface comprising an abutment surface for the mounting interface. When the assembly is secured to an upper mounting surface of a firearm then the lowermost surface of the rearward bottom portion of the enclosed reflex sight is closer to the upper mounting surface of the firearm than the upper bottom surface of the enclosed reflex sight.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2023Date of Patent: June 24, 2025Assignee: PRIMARY ARMS, LLCInventor: Robert E. Sheets, Jr.
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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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Publication number: 20240110766Abstract: The disclosure is related to an enclosed reflex sight for one or more firearms. The enclosed reflex sight may be provided as part of an assembly including a mounting interface. The enclosed reflex sight includes a rearward bottom portion that houses an adjustment assembly, wherein the rearward bottom portion includes a lowermost surface of the enclosed reflex sight. The enclosed reflex sight includes an upper bottom surface forward of the rearward bottom portion of the enclosed reflex sight, the upper bottom surface comprising an abutment surface for the mounting interface. When the assembly is secured to an upper mounting surface of a firearm then the lowermost surface of the rearward bottom portion of the enclosed reflex sight is closer to the upper mounting surface of the firearm than the upper bottom surface of the enclosed reflex sight.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventor: ROBERT E. SHEETS, JR.
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Publication number: 20240110765Abstract: The disclosure is related to an enclosed reflex sight for one or more firearms. The enclosed reflex sight may be provided as part of an assembly including a mounting interface. The enclosed reflex sight includes a rearward bottom portion that houses an adjustment assembly, wherein the rearward bottom portion includes a lowermost surface of the enclosed reflex sight. The enclosed reflex sight includes an upper bottom surface forward of the rearward bottom portion of the enclosed reflex sight, the upper bottom surface comprising an abutment surface for the mounting interface. When the assembly is secured to an upper mounting surface of a firearm then the lowermost surface of the rearward bottom portion of the enclosed reflex sight is closer to the upper mounting surface of the firearm than the upper bottom surface of the enclosed reflex sight.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventor: ROBERT E. SHEETS, JR.
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Publication number: 20230411763Abstract: The disclosure is directed to an accessory for use with one or more battery powered devices including one or more firearm optical sights. The accessory is operationally configured to be removably attached to a battery compartment of a battery powdered device and add one or more operating functions to the battery powered device when the accessory is electrical communication with the battery powered device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventor: ROBERT E. SHEETS, JR.
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Publication number: 20210010784Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Inventor: 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: 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: 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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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: 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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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