Patents by Inventor Thornton E. Cory

Thornton E. Cory 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).

  • Safety device for defensive weapon and special cartridge
    Patent number: 5490343
    Abstract: A safety for the defensive weapon set forth in U.S. Pat. No. 3,352,046 is disclosed. The safety incorporates an elongated lever which moves between safe and firing positions. The lever is mounted on a pivot pin. A pair of dished areas serve as locking detents. A spring loaded hemispheric member rides against the lever and locks the levers so that the lever is prevented from movement accidentally and can only be moved by hand operation of the lever between safe and firing positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 13, 1996
    Inventors: Thornton E. Cory, John N. Gold, Jr.
  • Level
    Patent number: D256337
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1978
    Date of Patent: August 12, 1980
    Inventors: Gene Derryberry, Thornton E. Cory