Patents by Inventor Walter R. Houseman

Walter R. Houseman 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).

  • Projectile firing weapon with a replaceable firing mechanism actuator cassette
    Patent number: 4891898
    Abstract: A projectile firing weapon is disclosed having a simplified construction and a consequent increase in reliability. The trigger and firing mechanism are completely contained within an easily removable and replaceable cassette which may simply be dropped into a cavity in the weapon's stock. The entire barrel assembly may be attached to the stock by a single bolt and a pivoting attachment. The pivoting attachment allows the ready replacement of the barrel assembly or the ready replacement of the firing mechanism actuator cassette should either of them malfunction. The stock and hand grip may be formed of a single piece to further simplify the construction of the weapon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1990
    Inventor: Walter R. Houseman
  • Projectile firing weapon with a replaceable firing mechanism actuator cassette
    Patent number: 4679487
    Abstract: A projectile firing weapon is disclosed having a simplified construction and a consequent increase in reliability. The trigger and firing mechanism are completely contained within an easily removable and replaceable cassette which may simply be dropped into a cavity in the weapon's stock. The entire barrel assembly may be attached to the stock by a single bolt and a pivoting attachment. The pivoting attachment allows the ready replacement of the barrel assembly or the ready replacement of the firing mechanism actuator cassette should either of them malfunction. The stock and hand grip may be formed of a single piece to further simplify the construction of the weapon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1987
    Assignee: Custom Technical Enterprises
    Inventor: Walter R. Houseman