Patents by Inventor Swetal K. Patel

Swetal K. Patel 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).

  • Publication number: 20240085127
    Abstract: The present disclosure presents a modular bolt action rifle system having an upper receiver assembly an upper receiver assembly comprising a bolt carrier group assembly; a fire control system; a magazine well; a barrel assembly; and a handguard assembly; wherein the upper receiver assembly is releasably attached to the fire control, the magazine well is releasably attached to the upper receiver assembly, and the barrel assembly is releasably attached to the upper receiver assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventor: Swetal K. Patel
  • Publication number: 20190118325
    Abstract: Various embodiments of manufacturing pistol frames are described. According to various embodiments, a left pistol frame portion is fabricated. A separate right pistol frame portion is also fabricated. The left pistol frame portion is attached to the right pistol frame portion to form a pistol frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: Swetal K. Patel, Michael Galinac
  • Patent number: 9879931
    Abstract: Various embodiments of multi-caliber machine gun systems are described. A multi-caliber machine gun system can include a receiver assembly, a first ammunition feed tray, and a second ammunition feed tray. The first ammunition feed tray can be configured to removably attach to the receiver assembly and to feed a first type of ammunition to the receiver assembly. The second ammunition feed tray can be configured to removably attach to the receiver assembly and to feed a second type of ammunition to the receiver assembly. The receiver assembly can be configured to fire the first type of ammunition when the first ammunition feed tray is removably attached to the receiver assembly. The receiver assembly can be configured to fire the second type of ammunition when the second ammunition feed tray is removably attached to the receiver assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Inventor: Swetal K. Patel
  • Publication number: 20160305725
    Abstract: Various embodiments of multi-caliber machine gun systems are described. A multi-caliber machine gun system can include a receiver assembly, a first ammunition feed tray, and a second ammunition feed tray. The first ammunition feed tray can be configured to removably attach to the receiver assembly and to feed a first type of ammunition to the receiver assembly. The second ammunition feed tray can be configured to removably attach to the receiver assembly and to feed a second type of ammunition to the receiver assembly. The receiver assembly can be configured to fire the first type of ammunition when the first ammunition feed tray is removably attached to the receiver assembly. The receiver assembly can be configured to fire the second type of ammunition when the second ammunition feed tray is removably attached to the receiver assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventor: Swetal K. Patel
  • Patent number: 8739449
    Abstract: A modular rifle includes an upper receiver assembly and a barrel assembly. The upper receiver, typically fashioned from aluminum, can be strengthened by insertion of a hardened metal liner insert inside the aft portion of the upper receiver. The upper receiver liner insert is secured within the aft portion of the upper receiver assembly by engaging screw threads on the liner insert with receiving threads inside the aft portion of the upper receiver and insertion of anchor pins into the aft portion of the upper receiver. The anchor pins impinge the liner insert such that it is prevented from rotating within the upper receiver. The barrel assembly is attached to the liner insert by engaging screw threads on the liner insert with threads within a barrel nut connector sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Inventor: Swetal K. Patel
  • Patent number: 8689478
    Abstract: In embodiments, a modular rifle includes a lower receiver assembly, an upper receiver assembly housing a barrel, and a coupling mechanism. Upper receiver assembly has two portions, an aft portion and fore portion, commonly comprising a hand guard. The barrel is releasably attached to the upper receiver first portion by a hand-tightenable barrel nut sleeve connector. Upper receiver second portion is both releasably attached to the barrel nut connector sleeve and to the upper receiver first portion to prevent the barrel nut connector sleeve from rotating during firing of the rifle and to keep the second portion from detaching during firing of the rifle. Attachment of upper receiver second portion to the barrel nut connector sleeve is accomplished by a removable take-down pin and common screw clamp, which secure the barrel nut connector sleeve. Upper receiver first and second portions are connected by an attachment tab and receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Inventor: Swetal K. Patel
  • Patent number: 8661963
    Abstract: In embodiments, a modular rifle includes a lower receiver assembly, an upper receiver assembly, and a coupling mechanism. The upper receiver contains a bolt carrier and a housing enclosing the recoil spring and rod. Within the housing is a counter bore shoulder against which the recoil spring rests. Integrated into the top face of the bolt carrier are compartments, upon which the housing is mounted. Holes in the front of the housing and the upper receiver assembly accommodate the rod. Containing the recoil spring and rod within in the housing mounted to the bolt carrier allows the modular rifle to have a folding, collapsible, or otherwise non-fixed stock. Attached to the rod is a retaining tab, the depression of which allows for the release of the upper receiver from the lower receiver for disassembly of the rifle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Inventor: Swetal K. Patel
  • Publication number: 20140000142
    Abstract: A modular rifle includes an upper receiver assembly and a barrel assembly. The upper receiver, typically fashioned from aluminum, can be strengthened by insertion of a hardened metal liner insert inside the aft portion of the upper receiver. The upper receiver liner insert is secured within the aft portion of the upper receiver assembly by engaging screw threads on the liner insert with receiving threads inside the aft portion of the upper receiver and insertion of anchor pins into the aft portion of the upper receiver. The anchor pins impinge the liner insert such that it is prevented from rotating within the upper receiver. The barrel assembly is attached to the liner insert by engaging screw threads on the liner insert with threads within a barrel nut connector sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventor: Swetal K. Patel
  • Publication number: 20130205637
    Abstract: In embodiments, a modular rifle includes a lower receiver assembly, an upper receiver assembly housing a barrel, and a coupling mechanism. Upper receiver assembly has two portions, an aft portion and fore portion, commonly comprising a hand guard. The barrel is releasably attached to the upper receiver first portion by a hand-tightenable barrel nut sleeve connector. Upper receiver second portion is both releasably attached to the barrel nut connector sleeve and to the upper receiver first portion to prevent the barrel nut connector sleeve from rotating during firing of the rifle and to keep the second portion from detaching during firing of the rifle. Attachment of upper receiver second portion to the barrel nut connector sleeve is accomplished by a removable take-down pin and common screw clamp, which secure the barrel nut connector sleeve. Upper receiver first and second portions are connected by an attachment tab and receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventor: Swetal K. Patel
  • Publication number: 20120204713
    Abstract: In embodiments, a modular rifle includes a lower receiver assembly, an upper receiver assembly, and a coupling mechanism. The upper receiver contains a bolt carrier and a housing enclosing the recoil spring and rod. Within the housing is a counter bore shoulder against which the recoil spring rests. Integrated into the top face of the bolt carrier are compartments, upon which the housing is mounted. Holes in the front of the housing and the upper receiver assembly accommodate the rod. Containing the recoil spring and rod within in the housing mounted to the bolt carrier allows the modular rifle to have a folding, collapsible, or otherwise non-fixed stock. Attached to the rod is a retaining tab, the depression of which allows for the release of the upper receiver from the lower receiver for disassembly of the rifle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventor: Swetal K. Patel
  • Patent number: 7810271
    Abstract: In embodiments, a modular rifle includes a lower receiver assembly, an upper receiver, and a coupling mechanism. The lower receiver assembly that can be separated into a lower receiver portion and a magazine well portion. The coupling mechanism is configured to releasably couple the portions of the lower receiver assembly together. The coupling mechanism including an aperture and a pin that can be moved into and out of the aperture. The upper receiver is releasably coupled to the lower receiver assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Bushmaster Firearms International, LLC
    Inventor: Swetal K. Patel
  • Publication number: 20100229445
    Abstract: In embodiments, a modular rifle includes a lower receiver assembly, an upper receiver, and a coupling mechanism. The lower receiver assembly that can be separated into a lower receiver portion and a magazine well portion. The coupling mechanism is configured to releasably couple the portions of the lower receiver assembly together. The coupling mechanism including an aperture and a pin that can be moved into and out of the aperture. The upper receiver is releasably coupled to the lower receiver assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2007
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Inventor: Swetal K. Patel