Patents by Inventor Vincent William Romano

Vincent William Romano 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: 11774213
    Abstract: A firearm holster includes a plate that is folded to form a cavity. The cavity is defined by a first sidewall, a trigger sidewall adjacent to the first sidewall, a second sidewall adjacent to the trigger sidewall, a barrel sidewall adjacent to both the first and second sidewalls, and a muzzle end wall. The muzzle end wall is adjacent to the first sidewall, the trigger sidewall, the second sidewall and the barrel sidewall. The firearm holster also includes a support wrap that at least partially surrounds the cavity and is fused to one or more of the first sidewall, the barrel sidewall, and the second sidewall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Inventor: Vincent William Romano
  • Publication number: 20230280119
    Abstract: A receiver for a firearm and a method of disposing the receiver to prevent automatic reloading and/or trigger reset of a firearm are disclosed. A blocking mechanism is moveable between an upward and a downward position and the blocking mechanism is in the downward position when the firearm is in battery. The blocking mechanism automatically moves to the upward position after a round is fired and the blocking mechanism prevents automatic reloading and/or trigger reset of the firearm when in the upward position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventor: Vincent William Romano
  • Patent number: 11674764
    Abstract: A receiver for a firearm and a method of disposing the receiver to prevent automatic reloading and/or trigger reset of a firearm are disclosed. A blocking mechanism is moveable between an upward and a downward position and the blocking mechanism is in the downward position when the firearm is in battery. The blocking mechanism automatically moves to the upward position after a round is fired and the blocking mechanism prevents automatic reloading and/or trigger reset of the firearm when in the upward position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Inventor: Vincent William Romano
  • Publication number: 20220074688
    Abstract: A receiver for a firearm and a method of disposing the receiver to prevent automatic reloading and/or trigger reset of a firearm are disclosed. A blocking mechanism is moveable between an upward and a downward position and the blocking mechanism is in the downward position when the firearm is in battery. The blocking mechanism automatically moves to the upward position after a round is fired and the blocking mechanism prevents automatic reloading and/or trigger reset of the firearm when in the upward position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventor: Vincent William Romano
  • Patent number: 11187475
    Abstract: A receiver for a firearm and a method of disposing the receiver to prevent automatic reloading and/or trigger reset of a firearm are disclosed. A blocking mechanism is moveable between an upward and a downward position and the blocking mechanism is in the downward position when the firearm is in battery. The blocking mechanism automatically moves to the upward position after a round is fired and the blocking mechanism prevents automatic reloading and/or trigger reset of the firearm when in the upward position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Inventor: Vincent William Romano
  • Publication number: 20210285741
    Abstract: A firearm holster includes a plate that is folded to form a cavity. The cavity is defined by a first sidewall, a trigger sidewall adjacent to the first sidewall, a second sidewall adjacent to the trigger sidewall, a barrel sidewall adjacent to both the first and second sidewalls, and a muzzle end wall. The muzzle end wall is adjacent to the first sidewall, the trigger sidewall, the second sidewall and the barrel sidewall. The firearm holster also includes a support wrap that at least partially surrounds the cavity and is fused to one or more of the first sidewall, the barrel sidewall, and the second sidewall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventor: Vincent William Romano
  • Patent number: 11015899
    Abstract: A firearm holster includes a first half shell and a second half shell. The first half shell is nested in the second half shell to form a cavity therebetween for enclosing one or both of a barrel and a trigger area of a firearm. The cavity further includes an opening for receiving the firearm and otherwise having no other gaps or openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Inventor: Vincent William Romano
  • Publication number: 20200300565
    Abstract: A receiver for a firearm and a method of disposing the receiver to prevent automatic reloading and/or trigger reset of a firearm are disclosed. A blocking mechanism is moveable between an upward and a downward position and the blocking mechanism is in the downward position when the firearm is in battery. The blocking mechanism automatically moves to the upward position after a round is fired and the blocking mechanism prevents automatic reloading and/or trigger reset of the firearm when in the upward position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Vincent William Romano
  • Publication number: 20200003522
    Abstract: A firearm holster includes a first half shell and a second half shell. The first half shell is nested in the second half shell to form a cavity therebetween for enclosing one or both of a barrel and a trigger area of a firearm. The cavity further includes an opening for receiving the firearm and otherwise having no other gaps or openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventor: Vincent William Romano
  • Patent number: 10393478
    Abstract: A firearm holster and a method of making the firearm holster is disclosed. The firearm is wholly or partially molded of ballistic material in such a way that a bullet that is discharged into the holster is retained within the holster or deflected so that it doesn't cause damage to the user of the firearm or other persons or property.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Inventor: Vincent William Romano
  • Publication number: 20170292809
    Abstract: A firearm holster and a method of making the firearm holster is disclosed. The firearm is wholly or partially molded of ballistic material in such a way that a bullet that is discharged into the holster is retained within the holster or deflected so that it doesn't cause damage to the user of the firearm or other persons or property.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventor: Vincent William Romano