Patents by Inventor Robert Vail
Robert Vail 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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Patent number: 11408707Abstract: A firearm grip assembly includes a firearm adapter having functionality for engaging the receiver of a firearm. An elongated handgrip body having an opening along the top end slidingly receives the bottom end of the adapter. The latching mechanism is positioned within the adapter and includes a resilient member having a pair of buttons extending outward therefrom. The buttons are positioned through a first set of openings located on the adapter body and are selectively positioned within a second pair of openings on the handgrip body when the adapter is positioned within the handgrip body.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2021Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: Gun Guardian LLCInventors: William Lewis Murphy, II, Robert Vail Harvey
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Publication number: 20210222994Abstract: A firearm grip assembly includes a firearm adapter having functionality for engaging the receiver of a firearm. An elongated handgrip body having an opening along the top end slidingly receives the bottom end of the adapter. The latching mechanism is positioned within the adapter and includes a resilient member having a pair of buttons extending outward therefrom. The buttons are positioned through a first set of openings located on the adapter body and are selectively positioned within a second pair of openings on the handgrip body when the adapter is positioned within the handgrip body.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventors: William Lewis Murphy, II, Robert Vail Harvey
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Patent number: 10928150Abstract: A firearm grip with locking mechanism includes an elongated handgrip body having an elongated opening on the front side and a generally hollow interior space. A pair of doors are pivotally secured to the handgrip body to move between a closed position, and an open position. A firearm engagement body is pivotally secured along the top end of the handgrip body for attachment to a firearm receiver at a location adjacent to the trigger assembly. The handgrip body moves between a FIRE position where the handgrip body is positioned perpendicular to the engagement body, and a SAFE position where the handgrip body is positioned parallel to the engagement body and the firearm trigger assembly is located within the interior space of the handgrip body.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2020Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Gun Guardian LLCInventors: William Lewis Murphy, II, Robert Vail Harvey
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Publication number: 20200363151Abstract: A firearm grip with locking mechanism includes an elongated handgrip body having an elongated opening on the front side and a generally hollow interior space. A pair of doors are pivotally secured to the handgrip body to move between a closed position, and an open position. A firearm engagement body is pivotally secured along the top end of the handgrip body for attachment to a firearm receiver at a location adjacent to the trigger assembly. The handgrip body moves between a FIRE position where the handgrip body is positioned perpendicular to the engagement body, and a SAFE position where the handgrip body is positioned parallel to the engagement body and the firearm trigger assembly is located within the interior space of the handgrip body.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: William Lewis Murphy, II, Robert Vail Harvey
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Patent number: 10801793Abstract: A firearm grip with selector switch lock includes a handgrip for engaging a firearm receiver having a selector switch. A switch engagement unit is positioned within the handgrip. The switch engagement unit including a motor, piston, spring and detent for selectively engaging the selector switch of the receiver to which the handgrip is located. An RFID interrogator is positioned within the handgrip and communicates with a portable RFID chip. Upon detecting the presence of the RFID chip, the switch engagement unit moves the piston to the retracted position for manual free operation of the selector switch. Upon detecting the RFID chip is not within the proximity of the handgrip, the switch engagement unit moves the piston to the extended/SAFE position. A replacement selector switch having a torque limiter is provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2019Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: Gun Guardian LLCInventors: William Lewis Murphy, II, Robert Vail Harvey
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Patent number: 10753695Abstract: A biometric electro-mechanical locking system for a firearm includes a generally hollow main body having a pivot plate that is secured along the first end. A hand grip is positioned along the main body and configured to slide between a FIRE position where the trigger assembly of the firearm is accessible, and a SAFE position where the trigger assembly of the firearm is not accessible. A release button is positioned along the main body and is mechanically coupled to a dual locking assembly that is positioned within the main body. The dual locking assembly including an electromechanical locking unit having a processor, memory, fingerprint sensor and electric servo, and a mechanical locking unit having a mechanical combination lock.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2018Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Gun Guardian LLCInventors: William Lewis Murphy, II, Robert Vail Harvey
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Patent number: 10690429Abstract: A sliding trigger enclosure system for a long gun includes a frame that is removably secured to the receiver of a firearm by factory-supplied hardware, and a hollow shoulder stock having a pair of side surfaces that extend outward from the front end. The shoulder stock is slidingly engaged over the frame and transitions between a FIRE position where the trigger assembly of the long gun is accessible, and a SAFE position where the pair of side surfaces are locked in a parallel orientation to the trigger assembly to prevent access to the same. A locking mechanism is disposed along the frame and secures the shoulder stock in the SAFE position. The locking mechanism including a pair of spring-loaded locking pins that are engaged by an actuator, and a user authentication device.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2019Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Inventors: William Lewis Murphy, II, Robert Vail Harvey
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Patent number: 10578383Abstract: A firearm grip with locking mechanism includes an elongated handgrip body having an elongated opening on the front side and a generally hollow interior space. A pair of doors are pivotally secured to the handgrip body to move between a closed position, and an open position. A firearm engagement body is pivotally secured along the top end of the handgrip body for attachment to a firearm receiver at a location adjacent to the trigger assembly. The handgrip body moves between a FIRE position where the handgrip body is positioned perpendicular to the engagement body, and a SAFE position where the handgrip body is positioned parallel to the engagement body and the firearm trigger assembly is located within the interior space of the handgrip body.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2019Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: Gun Guardian LLCInventors: William Lewis Murphy, II, Robert Vail Harvey
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Publication number: 20190331447Abstract: A sliding trigger enclosure system for a long gun includes a frame that is removably secured to the receiver of a firearm by factory-supplied hardware, and a hollow shoulder stock having a pair of side surfaces that extend outward from the front end. The shoulder stock is slidingly engaged over the frame and transitions between a FIRE position where the trigger assembly of the long gun is accessible, and a SAFE position where the pair of side surfaces are locked in a parallel orientation to the trigger assembly to prevent access to the same. A locking mechanism is disposed along the frame and secures the shoulder stock in the SAFE position. The locking mechanism including a pair of spring-loaded locking pins that are engaged by an actuator, and a user authentication device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2019Publication date: October 31, 2019Inventors: William Lewis Murphy, II, Robert Vail Harvey
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Publication number: 20190331448Abstract: A firearm grip with selector switch lock includes a handgrip for engaging a firearm receiver having a selector switch. A switch engagement unit is positioned within the handgrip. The switch engagement unit including a motor, piston, spring and detent for selectively engaging the selector switch of the receiver to which the handgrip is located. An RFID interrogator is positioned within the handgrip and communicates with a portable RFID chip. Upon detecting the presence of the RFID chip, the switch engagement unit moves the piston to the retracted position for manual free operation of the selector switch. Upon detecting the RFID chip is not within the proximity of the handgrip, the switch engagement unit moves the piston to the extended/SAFE position. A replacement selector switch having a torque limiter is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2019Publication date: October 31, 2019Inventors: William Lewis Murphy, II, Robert Vail Harvey
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Publication number: 20190301823Abstract: A firearm grip with locking mechanism includes an elongated handgrip body having an elongated opening on the front side and a generally hollow interior space. A pair of doors are pivotally secured to the handgrip body to move between a closed position, and an open position. A firearm engagement body is pivotally secured along the top end of the handgrip body for attachment to a firearm receiver at a location adjacent to the trigger assembly. The handgrip body moves between a FIRE position where the handgrip body is positioned perpendicular to the engagement body, and a SAFE position where the handgrip body is positioned parallel to the engagement body and the firearm trigger assembly is located within the interior space of the handgrip body.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2019Publication date: October 3, 2019Inventors: William Lewis Murphy, II, Robert Vail Harvey
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Patent number: 10378846Abstract: A sliding trigger enclosure system for a long gun includes a frame that is removably secured to the receiver of a firearm by factory-supplied hardware, and a hollow shoulder stock having a pair of side surfaces that extend outward from the front end. The shoulder stock is slidingly engaged over the frame and transitions between a FIRE position where the trigger assembly of the long gun is accessible, and a SAFE position where the pair of side surfaces are locked in a parallel orientation to the trigger assembly to prevent access to the same. A locking mechanism is disposed along the frame and secures the shoulder stock in the SAFE position. The locking mechanism including a pair of spring-loaded locking pins that are engaged by an actuator, and a user authentication device.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2018Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: Gun Guardian LLCInventors: William Lewis Murphy, II, Robert Vail Harvey
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Publication number: 20190145725Abstract: A biometric electro-mechanical locking system for a firearm includes a generally hollow main body having a pivot plate that is secured along the first end. A hand grip is positioned along the main body and configured to slide between a FIRE position where the trigger assembly of the firearm is accessible, and a SAFE position where the trigger assembly of the firearm is not accessible. A release button is positioned along the main body and is mechanically coupled to a dual locking assembly that is positioned within the main body. The dual locking assembly including an electromechanical locking unit having a processor, memory, fingerprint sensor and electric servo, and a mechanical locking unit having a mechanical combination lock.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2018Publication date: May 16, 2019Inventors: William Lewis Murphy, II, Robert Vail Harvey
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Publication number: 20190128629Abstract: A sliding trigger enclosure system for a long gun includes a frame that is removably secured to the receiver of a firearm by factory-supplied hardware, and a hollow shoulder stock having a pair of side surfaces that extend outward from the front end. The shoulder stock is slidingly engaged over the frame and transitions between a FIRE position where the trigger assembly of the long gun is accessible, and a SAFE position where the pair of side surfaces are locked in a parallel orientation to the trigger assembly to prevent access to the same. A locking mechanism is disposed along the frame and secures the shoulder stock in the SAFE position. The locking mechanism including a pair of spring-loaded locking pins that are engaged by an actuator, and a user authentication device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: William Lewis Murphy, II, Robert Vail Harvey
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Patent number: 10267583Abstract: A firearm grip with selector switch lock includes a handgrip for engaging a firearm receiver having a selector switch. A switch engagement unit is positioned within the handgrip. The switch engagement unit including a motor, piston, spring and detent for selectively engaging the selector switch of the receiver to which the handgrip is located. An RFID interrogator is positioned within the handgrip and communicates with a portable RFID chip. Upon detecting the presence of the RFID chip, the switch engagement unit moves the piston to the retracted position for manual free operation of the selector switch. Upon detecting the RFID chip is not within the proximity of the handgrip, the switch engagement unit moves the piston to the extended/SAFE position. A replacement selector switch having a torque limiter is provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2017Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: Gun Guardian LLCInventors: William Lewis Murphy, II, Robert Vail Harvey
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Publication number: 20180135930Abstract: The present invention provides a means for restricting access to the trigger guard enclosure of a long gun. The present invention enshrouds the perimeter of the trigger guard enclosure preventing access when not in use. When the weapon is in use, the present invention slides away from the trigger guard enclosure and secures as a part of the shoulder stock for use while aiming and firing the weapon, all the while remaining permanently affixed to the weapon.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2016Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventors: William Lewis Murphy, II, Robert Vail Harvey
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Publication number: 20180051949Abstract: The electromechanical trigger guard protective enclosure is a safety device intended to prevent access to the trigger of any firearm with an accessory rail. The present invention has a keypad, which activates the drive mechanism. The drive mechanism either covers the trigger guard opening or slides open revealing the trigger guard for use. The protective enclosure is affixed to the accessory rail on a gun, ensuring that it is able to be used at all times, preventing any inability to properly enclose the trigger guard area. This protective sheath allows for the weapon to remain loaded and ready to fire at all times, aiding greatly in times of self-defense.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2017Publication date: February 22, 2018Inventors: William Lewis Murphy, II, Robert Vail Harvey
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Patent number: 9810500Abstract: The electromechanical trigger guard protective enclosure is a safety device intended to prevent access to the trigger of any firearm with an accessory rail. The present invention has a keypad, which activates the drive mechanism. The drive mechanism either covers the trigger or slides open revealing the trigger for use. The protective enclosure is affixed to the accessory rail on a gun, ensuring that it is able to be used at all times, preventing any inability to properly enclose the trigger. This protective sheath allows for the weapon to remain loaded and ready to fire at all times, aiding greatly in times of self-defense.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2013Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Gun Guardian LLCInventors: William Lewis Murphy, II, Robert Vail Harvey
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Patent number: 9784516Abstract: A firearm handgrip with integrated safety lock system includes a handgrip having a plurality of connectors, a generally hollow interior space and an aperture, An elongated retractable plate is positioned within the aperture and is connected to a plate alignment unit located within the interior space of the handgrip. The plate transitions between an extended position and a retracted position. In the extended position, the plate physically engages the firearm's integrated safety mechanism to maintain the same in the “safe” position. The system further includes a biometric authentication system, an electromechanical latch and an internal controller.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2016Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Gun Guardian, LLCInventors: William Lewis Murphy, II, Robert Vail Harvey
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Publication number: 20170219306Abstract: A firearm grip with selector switch lock includes a handgrip for engaging a firearm receiver having a selector switch. A switch engagement unit is positioned within the handgrip. The switch engagement unit including a motor, piston, spring and detent for selectively engaging the selector switch of the receiver to which the handgrip is located. An RFID interrogator is positioned within the handgrip and communicates with a portable RFID chip. Upon detecting the presence of the RFID chip, the switch engagement unit moves the piston to the retracted position for manual free operation of the selector switch. Upon detecting the RFID chip is not within the proximity of the handgrip, the switch engagement unit moves the piston to the extended/SAFE position. A replacement selector switch having a torque limiter is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: William Lewis Murphy, II, Robert Vail Harvey