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).
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Patent number: 12270620Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 17, 2023Date of Patent: April 8, 2025Assignee: SIG SAUER, INC.Inventors: Adrian Thomele, Jason Knight, Scott D. Shinkle
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Patent number: 11761732Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 1, 2022Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: Sig Sauer, Inc.Inventors: Adrian Thomele, Scott D. Shinkle, Evan Miller
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Publication number: 20230243610Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Applicant: Sig Sauer, Inc.Inventors: Adrian Thomele, Jason Knight, Scott D. Shinkle
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Patent number: 11635266Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 28, 2022Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: Sig Sauer Inc.Inventors: Adrian Thomele, Jason Knight, Scott D. Shinkle
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Publication number: 20230100645Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2022Publication date: March 30, 2023Applicant: Sig Sauer, Inc.Inventors: Adrian Thomele, Scott D. Shinkle, Evan Miller
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Patent number: 11519692Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 20, 2021Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Sig Sauer, Inc.Inventors: Adrian Thomele, Scott D. Shinkle, Evan Miller
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Patent number: 11371801Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 27, 2021Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: Sig Sauer, Inc.Inventors: Scott D. Shinkle, Christopher Baker, Wayne Wilson, Harry Andrew Packard, Sean Kennedy, Luke Edward Morenz, Christopher Brent D'Alfonso
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Publication number: 20220178634Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2022Publication date: June 9, 2022Applicant: Sig Sauer, Inc.Inventors: Adrian Thomele, Jason Knight, Scott D. Shinkle
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Patent number: 11287203Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 14, 2020Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: Sig Sauer, Inc.Inventors: Adrian Thomele, Jason Knight, Scott D. Shinkle
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Publication number: 20210372731Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Applicant: Sig Sauer, Inc.Inventors: Scott D. Shinkle, Christopher Baker, Wayne Wilson, Harry Andrew Packard, Sean Kennedy, Luke Edward Morenz, Christopher Brent D'Alfonso
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Publication number: 20210325146Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2021Publication date: October 21, 2021Applicant: Sig Sauer, Inc.Inventors: Adrian Thomele, Scott D. Shinkle, Evan Miller
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Patent number: 10962315Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 23, 2019Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Sig Sauer, Inc.Inventors: Adrian Thomele, Jason Knight, Scott D. Shinkle
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Publication number: 20210041197Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2020Publication date: February 11, 2021Applicant: Sig Sauer, Inc.Inventors: Adrian Thomele, Jason Knight, Scott D. Shinkle
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Publication number: 20200056852Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2019Publication date: February 20, 2020Applicant: Sig Sauer, Inc.Inventors: Adrian Thomele, Jason Knight, Scott D. Shinkle
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Patent number: 10480880Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 21, 2018Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: Sig Sauer, Inc.Inventors: Adrian Thomele, Jason Knight, Scott D. Shinkle
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Patent number: 10215526Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 11, 2018Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Sig Sauer, Inc.Inventors: Scott D. Shinkle, David B. Hopkins
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Publication number: 20180202756Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2018Publication date: July 19, 2018Applicant: Sig Sauer, Inc.Inventors: Scott D. Shinkle, David B. Hopkins
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Patent number: D854642Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2018Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: Sig Sauer, Inc.Inventors: Scott D. Shinkle, Adrian Thomele, Matthew A. Taylor, Tyler Michael Rainaud, Jason Knight
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Patent number: D912190Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2019Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: Sig Sauer, Inc.Inventors: Adrian Thomele, Jason Knight, Scott D. Shinkle
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Patent number: D917649Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2019Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: SIG SAUER, INC.Inventors: Adrian Thomele, Jason Knight, Scott D. Shinkle