Patents by Inventor Scott D. Shinkle

Scott D. Shinkle 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: 12270620
    Abstract: A handgun has a grip portion defining a magazine well, the grip portion having a web region configured to be grasped between a thumb and an index finger, a forward portion of the web region defining a first width. The grip portion also has a palm region configured to be grasped by a user's palm, the palm region defining a second width greater than the first width. A magazine is configured to be received in the magazine well and includes a hollow magazine tube with a single-stack portion and a double-stack portion positioned below the single-stack portion. For example, front portions of the opposite tube sidewalls have a stepped shape between the upper tube end and the double-stack portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: SIG SAUER, INC.
    Inventors: Adrian Thomele, Jason Knight, Scott D. Shinkle
  • Patent number: 11761732
    Abstract: A sight assembly for a firearm includes an optical sight configured for mounting to a firearm. The optical sight includes a sight body retaining a lens and has a point-of-aim indicator visible on the lens. A light source on the sight body is configured to communicate a firearm status to a user, such as whether a round is chambered in a chamber of the firearm. In one example, the sight assembly can be mounted to a handgun or a rifle. In some embodiments, the optical sight is configured as a reflex sight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventors: Adrian Thomele, Scott D. Shinkle, Evan Miller
  • Publication number: 20230243610
    Abstract: A handgun has a grip portion defining a magazine well, the grip portion having a web region configured to be grasped between a thumb and an index finger, a forward portion of the web region defining a first width. The grip portion also has a palm region configured to be grasped by a user's palm, the palm region defining a second width greater than the first width. A magazine is configured to be received in the magazine well and includes a hollow magazine tube with a single-stack portion and a double-stack portion positioned below the single-stack portion. For example, front portions of the opposite tube sidewalls have a stepped shape between the upper tube end and the double-stack portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Applicant: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventors: Adrian Thomele, Jason Knight, Scott D. Shinkle
  • Patent number: 11635266
    Abstract: A handgun has a grip portion defining a magazine well, the grip portion having a web region configured to be grasped between a thumb and an index finger, a forward portion of the web region defining a first width. The grip portion also has a palm region configured to be grasped by a user's palm, the palm region defining a second width greater than the first width. A magazine is configured to be received in the magazine well and includes a hollow magazine tube with a single-stack portion and a double-stack portion positioned below the single-stack portion. For example, front portions of the opposite tube sidewalls have a stepped shape between the upper tube end and the double-stack portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Sig Sauer Inc.
    Inventors: Adrian Thomele, Jason Knight, Scott D. Shinkle
  • Publication number: 20230100645
    Abstract: A sight assembly for a firearm includes an optical sight configured for mounting to a firearm. The optical sight includes a sight body retaining a lens and has a point-of-aim indicator visible on the lens. A light source on the sight body is configured to communicate a firearm status to a user, such as whether a round is chambered in a chamber of the firearm. In one example, the sight assembly can be mounted to a handgun or a rifle. In some embodiments, the optical sight is configured as a reflex sight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Applicant: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventors: Adrian Thomele, Scott D. Shinkle, Evan Miller
  • Patent number: 11519692
    Abstract: A sight assembly for a firearm includes an optical sight configured for mounting to a firearm. The optical sight includes a sight body retaining a lens and has a point-of-aim indicator visible on the lens. A light source on the sight body is configured to communicate a firearm status to a user, such as whether a round is chambered in a chamber of the firearm. In one example, the sight assembly can be mounted to a handgun or atop a rifle. In some embodiments, the optical sight is configured as a reflex sight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventors: Adrian Thomele, Scott D. Shinkle, Evan Miller
  • Patent number: 11371801
    Abstract: A brace assembly is configured for use with a longitudinal support of a firearm, such as a cylindrical bar or receiver extension. The assembly includes a brace body with a first or lower body member and a second or upper body member. The body members are configured to engage opposite surfaces of the longitudinal support. A brace portion can be attached to the brace body. In one example, a mounting post extends rearwardly from the brace body and the brace portion includes left and right brace members each having an upper end portion configured to attach to and pivot about the mounting post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott D. Shinkle, Christopher Baker, Wayne Wilson, Harry Andrew Packard, Sean Kennedy, Luke Edward Morenz, Christopher Brent D'Alfonso
  • Publication number: 20220178634
    Abstract: A handgun has a grip portion defining a magazine well, the grip portion having a web region configured to be grasped between a thumb and an index finger, a forward portion of the web region defining a first width. The grip portion also has a palm region configured to be grasped by a user's palm, the palm region defining a second width greater than the first width. A magazine is configured to be received in the magazine well and includes a hollow magazine tube with a single-stack portion and a double-stack portion positioned below the single-stack portion. For example, front portions of the opposite tube sidewalls have a stepped shape between the upper tube end and the double-stack portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Applicant: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventors: Adrian Thomele, Jason Knight, Scott D. Shinkle
  • Patent number: 11287203
    Abstract: A detachable box magazine for firearms includes a hollow magazine tube extending longitudinally along a median plane. The magazine tube defines a single-stack portion extending substantially to an upper tube end that defines an upper tube opening. The magazine tube has a double-stack portion positioned below the single-stack portion and extending to a bottom tube end. For example, front portions of the opposite tube sidewalls have a stepped shape between the upper tube end and the double-stack portion, and the rear portions of the sidewalls have a linear taper between the upper tube end and the double-stack portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventors: Adrian Thomele, Jason Knight, Scott D. Shinkle
  • Publication number: 20210372731
    Abstract: A brace assembly is configured for use with a longitudinal support of a firearm, such as a cylindrical bar or receiver extension. The assembly includes a brace body with a first or lower body member and a second or upper body member. The body members are configured to engage opposite surfaces of the longitudinal support. A brace portion can be attached to the brace body. In one example, a mounting post extends rearwardly from the brace body and the brace portion includes left and right brace members each having an upper end portion configured to attach to and pivot about the mounting post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicant: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott D. Shinkle, Christopher Baker, Wayne Wilson, Harry Andrew Packard, Sean Kennedy, Luke Edward Morenz, Christopher Brent D'Alfonso
  • Publication number: 20210325146
    Abstract: A sight assembly for a firearm includes an optical sight configured for mounting to a firearm. The optical sight includes a sight body retaining a lens and has a point-of-aim indicator visible on the lens. A light source on the sight body is configured to communicate a firearm status to a user, such as whether a round is chambered in a chamber of the firearm. In one example, the sight assembly can be mounted to a handgun or atop a rifle. In some embodiments, the optical sight is configured as a reflex sight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Applicant: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventors: Adrian Thomele, Scott D. Shinkle, Evan Miller
  • Patent number: 10962315
    Abstract: A detachable box magazine for firearms includes a hollow magazine tube extending longitudinally along a median plane. The magazine tube defines a single-stack portion extending to an upper tube end with an upper tube opening. The magazine tube defines a double-stack portion positioned below the single-stack portion and extending to a bottom tube end with a bottom tube opening. For example, front portions of the opposite tube sidewalls have a stepped shape between the upper tube end and the double-stack portion, and the rear portions of the sidewalls have a linear taper between the upper tube end and the double-stack portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventors: Adrian Thomele, Jason Knight, Scott D. Shinkle
  • Publication number: 20210041197
    Abstract: A detachable box magazine for firearms includes a hollow magazine tube extending longitudinally along a median plane. The magazine tube defines a single-stack portion extending substantially to an upper tube end that defines an upper tube opening. The magazine tube has a double-stack portion positioned below the single-stack portion and extending to a bottom tube end. For example, front portions of the opposite tube sidewalls have a stepped shape between the upper tube end and the double-stack portion, and the rear portions of the sidewalls have a linear taper between the upper tube end and the double-stack portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Applicant: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventors: Adrian Thomele, Jason Knight, Scott D. Shinkle
  • Publication number: 20200056852
    Abstract: A detachable box magazine for firearms includes a hollow magazine tube extending longitudinally along a median plane. The magazine tube defines a single-stack portion extending to an upper tube end with an upper tube opening. The magazine tube defines a double-stack portion positioned below the single-stack portion and extending to a bottom tube end with a bottom tube opening. For example, front portions of the opposite tube sidewalls have a stepped shape between the upper tube end and the double-stack portion, and the rear portions of the sidewalls have a linear taper between the upper tube end and the double-stack portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2019
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Applicant: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventors: Adrian Thomele, Jason Knight, Scott D. Shinkle
  • Patent number: 10480880
    Abstract: A detachable box magazine for firearms includes a hollow magazine tube extending longitudinally along a median plane. The magazine tube defines a single-stack portion extending to an upper tube end with an upper tube opening. The magazine tube defines a double-stack portion positioned below the single-stack portion and extending to a bottom tube end with a bottom tube opening. For example, opposite lateral margins of the front sidewall can have a stepped shape between the upper tube end and the double-stack portion. The rear sidewall can have a linear taper between the upper tube end and the double-stack portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventors: Adrian Thomele, Jason Knight, Scott D. Shinkle
  • Patent number: 10215526
    Abstract: An improved buttstock for a firearm is disclosed, the buttstock comprising a comb, the comb comprising an indexing surface on a comb extension, the comb extension being configured to move between an expanded configuration and a retracted configuration; a buttstock, the buttstock comprising a buttpad extension indexing surface, the buttstock being configured to move between an expanded configuration and a retracted configuration. A common lock can secure both the comb extension and the buttpad extension in a fixed position. The common lock can release one or both of the comb extension and the buttpad extension to slide with respect to the body of the stock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott D. Shinkle, David B. Hopkins
  • Publication number: 20180202756
    Abstract: An improved buttstock for a firearm is disclosed, the buttstock comprising a comb, the comb comprising an indexing surface on a comb extension, the comb extension being configured to move between an expanded configuration and a retracted configuration; a buttstock, the buttstock comprising a buttpad extension indexing surface, the buttstock being configured to move between an expanded configuration and a retracted configuration. A common lock can secure both the comb extension and the buttpad extension in a fixed position. The common lock can release one or both of the comb extension and the buttpad extension to slide with respect to the body of the stock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Applicant: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott D. Shinkle, David B. Hopkins
  • Patent number: D854642
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott D. Shinkle, Adrian Thomele, Matthew A. Taylor, Tyler Michael Rainaud, Jason Knight
  • Patent number: D912190
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventors: Adrian Thomele, Jason Knight, Scott D. Shinkle
  • Patent number: D917649
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: SIG SAUER, INC.
    Inventors: Adrian Thomele, Jason Knight, Scott D. Shinkle