For A Weapon Patents (Class 206/317)
  • Patent number: 8567578
    Abstract: A computer case having an open and a closed configuration may comprise two or more sections. The sections may be foldably joined. A fastener may selectively maintain the computer case in the closed configuration. One or more of the sections may be adapted to receive an electronic device, such as a computer. The sections adapted to receive a computer may comprise a cover. The computer case may be comprised of materials configured to allow the contents thereof to be scanned by a scanning device, such as an X-ray. Portions of the case may allow for visual inspection of a computer disposed therein. A foldable container may be disposed between foldable sections of the case. The foldable container may be configured to receive and hold personal items during a security screening process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Targus Group International, Inc.
    Inventors: Bui Phu Cuong, Todd Gormick, Robert Shortt
  • Patent number: 8490788
    Abstract: A carrier for weapons and/or other tactical equipment can include a main body and an extension sleeve. The extension sleeve can be withdrawn so as to lengthen an internal storage region to, e.g., accommodate longer weapons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Aerial Machine & Tool Corp.
    Inventors: Timothy Perkins, John D. Marcaccio, Philip J. Ernst
  • Publication number: 20130153450
    Abstract: A protective cover for firearms is provided, the cover comprising a body formed from an injection molded elastomer material, such as a liquid silicone rubber (LSR), having a pair of flexible sides that are adapted to surround a selected firearm, the body having an integrated handle molded within the sides, and a water-proof zipper operatively connected between the sides and adapted to enable opening and closure of the protective cover. The sides include reinforced edges having a material thickness greater than the remainder of the cover. Preferably, the cover includes a butt end, an elongated barrel end, and an integral intermediate region, and further includes at least two strap clearance regions formed in the body adjacent the intermediate region for allowing access to and use of a firearm shoulder strap when the cover is installed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventor: Chris Travis
  • Patent number: 8375617
    Abstract: A weapon protection device designed to enclose a weapon and protect the weapon from adverse conditions, including water, dust, dirt and sand. The weapon protection device features a material that is durable and generally puncture resistant, impervious to water, lightweight, heat resistant and tear resistant. The weapon protection device is compact when not in use and requires very little storage space. The weapon protection device features one or more pockets having a flap and an interior region under the flap. The interior region is made of a flexible, stretchy material that allows a user to fire the weapon with either hand while the weapon is inside the protection device. The weapon can be used on short notice and does not require removal of the weapon from the weapon protection device. A waterproof opening seal, such as a dry sack seal, is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Nemo Equipment, Inc.
    Inventor: Cam Brensinger
  • Patent number: 8371441
    Abstract: A firearm cleaning kit includes a case, a fastener, a tool insert, an attachment element releasably securing the tool insert to the interior of the case, and a firearm cleaning tool. The case includes a first side and a second side joined along a fold line. The fastener joins the first and second sides of the case together. The tool insert is secured to an interior region of the case, and includes a plurality of tool cavities. The attachment element includes a fixed portion and a detachable portion; the fixed portion being permanently secured to the interior region of the case and the detachable portion engaging the fixed portion. The firearm cleaning kit further includes a firearm cleaning tool. The firearm cleaning tool is selected from the group consisting of a right angle pick, a scraper, a slotted tip, and a bore cleaning brush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: The Otis Patent Trust
    Inventor: Nicholas Williams
  • Patent number: 8342324
    Abstract: The different advantageous embodiments provide an apparatus comprising an inflatable portion, a nozzle, and a non-inflatable portion. The inflatable portion has an interior housing and an inflating system. The inflating system is disposed between a number of layers of material. An interior layer of material from the number of layers of material comprises the interior housing. The number of layers of material are flexible and impervious to penetration by air and moisture. The nozzle is connected to the inflatable portion and configured to control fluid flow to and from the inflating system. The non-inflatable portion is connected to an end of the inflatable portion and has a sealing system configured to seal the interior housing of the inflatable portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Inventor: Rod Debias
  • Patent number: 8307577
    Abstract: A cover for a weapon. The cover comprises a cover body having an open first end and an open second end. The open second end fits around a front end of the weapon's body where a barrel slides into the body of the weapon and the open first end fits around a back end of the weapon leaving the barrel exposed. A top surface of the cover body includes a top opening and an upper flap affixed to the cover body covering the top opening. The cover body also has a first and second lateral side and a belt feed opening on one of the lateral sides of the cover body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Inventor: Timothy Baxter
  • Publication number: 20120261287
    Abstract: A carrier for weapons and/or other tactical equipment can include a main body and an extension sleeve. The extension sleeve can be withdrawn so as to lengthen an internal storage region to, e.g., accommodate longer weapons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: AERIAL MACHINE & TOOL CORP.
    Inventors: Timothy Perkins, John D. Marcaccio, Philip J. Ernst
  • Patent number: 8240076
    Abstract: A covering device for an elongated telescopic sight that is mounted on a gun shaft, wherein the elongated telescopic sight has a first end and a second end, the covering device comprising a first pocket having an opening and a coverable end and a second pocket having an opening and a coverable end, wherein the first pocket is coupled to the second pocket by an intermediate member, oriented non-linearly relative to the second pocket, and is facing in at least a substantially opposite direction as the second pocket; wherein the first pocket is coverable upon the first end of the telescopic sight, the intermediate member is wrappable around, underneath or over at least a portion of the gun shaft and the second pocket is coverable upon the second end of the telescopic sight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Carson Optical, Inc.
    Inventor: Jason C. Carley
  • Publication number: 20120193254
    Abstract: A system for safely storing and/or transporting one or more weapons inside a container. The system includes an upper saddle and a lower saddle configured to be attached to a container having means for saddle attachment such as brackets. The upper saddle has an inset configured to receive any of a plurality of weapon parts including at least a barrel, a magazine well, and a “picatinney” rail, and the lower saddle has a concave surface configured to receive the stock or other weapon part. Preferably, the system includes flexible cords such as lanyards or shock cords for releasably binding a weapon to the saddle system. The saddle system may be configured in multiple ways to allow for storage of a single weapon inside a container, multiple weapons of the same type within a single container, or different types of weapons having different sizes and shapes within a single container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Inventor: Thomas Kubiniec
  • Patent number: 8210346
    Abstract: A munitions container includes an inner container and an outer container formed of a fibrous material. A form is positioned within the inner container and receives munitions. The outer container is placed on a rigid baseplate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignees: Raytheon Company, Warwick Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert P. Johnson, Charles A. Howland, Jay A. Stern
  • Patent number: 8209896
    Abstract: A gunsmithing fixture for use with an upper receiver, including an upper portion having an upper body portion, wherein the upper body portion comprises a partially cylindrical portion and a rib portion, and wherein the upper body portion includes a groove formed along the central longitudinal axis of at least a portion of the upper body portion; and a lower portion having a lower body portion, wherein the lower body portion includes a protrusion extending from at least a portion of the lower body portion, wherein the lower body portion comprises a front receiver lug recess and a rear receiver lug recess; wherein the groove of the upper body portion is formed so as to slidably mate with the protrusion of the lower portion, such that the upper body portion can be secured to the lower body portion via slidable interaction of the groove and the protrusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Inventor: Kenneth W. Cashwell
  • Publication number: 20120152767
    Abstract: A mobile armory is described that is based on a modified EDSS shipping container. The EDSS includes a plurality of weapons enclosures slidable between fully inserted positions inside the EDSS and fully extended positions extending from the container. The enclosures are supported on telescoping rails that are attached at the top of the container, either to a frame secured inside the container, or to mounting beams welded to the lower surface of the container top wall. Each enclosure has top, bottom, rear, and end walls that define a compartment with a front opening. Panels are slidable between fully closed positions to cover the opening, and fully open positions for access to the compartment. Weapons racks are mounted at selected positions in the enclosure to store rifles, pistols and other weapons. During transport, the enclosure panels are locked and the EDSS doors are locked, providing double security.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventor: Franklin Scott Harry
  • Publication number: 20120152776
    Abstract: A gun carrying case that comprises a pair of side panels that define a gun receiving compartment with one side of the panels defining an opening to the gun receiving compartment. The gun case includes a first locking device for locking a closure zipper in a closed condition, and a second locking device in the form of a metal cable trained in serpentine fashion between the side panels below the zipper for redundantly locking the side panels in a closed condition notwithstanding unauthorized opening or tampering with the zipper. The bottom of the gun receiving compartment is defined in part by a U-shaped bullet penetration resistant layer, and a gun is securable within the case with a muzzle pointed downwardly into the U-shaped layer for retaining any errant discharge that might occur from the gun while in the case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventor: Steven A. CAMP
  • Publication number: 20120132553
    Abstract: The tool storage device having a member formed as a longitudinally bifurcated holder having a top portion; a right sidewall that runs vertical and the length of the holder; a left sidewall that is positioned parallel to an upper portion of the right sidewall; an angled left sidewall connected to the left sidewall at an angle from the left sidewall and toward the right sidewall; a curved sidewall connecting the angled left sidewall and the right sidewall, wherein: the right sidewall, the left sidewall, the angled left sidewall, and the curved sidewall each connect a flange and the top portion; and an internal cavity defined by the top portion, the plane defined by the flange, the right sidewall, the left sidewall, the angled left sidewall, and the curved sidewall, and said flange circumscribing the periphery of the holder, wherein the flange is formed to confirming fit with a surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Inventor: Robert Verheyen
  • Patent number: 8104313
    Abstract: A security enclosure for a handgun includes an enclosure base having an opening to an interior portion and a cover configured to selectively cover the opening in the enclosure base. The cover may be configured in a manner to rotate from a first position in which the cover blocks access to the interior portion of the enclosure base to a second position in which the cover allows access to the interior portion of the enclosure base. A gun enclosure may be rotatably disposed within the enclosure base. A biometric recognition device may be configured to operatively unlock the cover when exposed to a required feature of an authorized user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Wolfe's Den, LLC
    Inventor: James E. Wolfe
  • Patent number: 8100288
    Abstract: A hinged container is disclosed, including a base, a lid, and a hinge joining the base and lid, allowing the lid to pivot open or closed relative to the base. One of the base and the lid has a circular, outwardly tapered outer seal member disposed at least partially within its outer perimeter. The other of the base and the lid has a circular, inwardly-tapered inner seal member disposed at least partially within its outer perimeter. The inner and outer seal members are positioned to engage concentrically to wedge the inwardly and outwardly tapered surfaces together and form a seal when the base and the lid are closed, and to disengage concentrically to part the inwardly and outwardly tapered surfaces when the base and the lid are opened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: CSP Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean-Pierre Giraud, Michel Zbirka
  • Patent number: 8079465
    Abstract: A package for the safe storage and transportation of munitions comprising at least one insert provided with a recess to receive each munition separately such that in use the munitions are separated by the insert material and one or more labyrinthine paths exist between the munitions. The moulds may be made of blast mitigating material for the effective dissipation of energy on unintentional detonation of a munition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: BAE Systems plc
    Inventors: Karl Edwards, David Phillip Jones
  • Patent number: 8058189
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for resisting ballistic impact including an outer energy absorbing assembly having a plurality of interconnected fibers, and a barrier positioned behind the outer energy absorbing assembly. A movement restraint is positioned behind the barrier and a dampener is positioned intermediate the barrier and the restraint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Khosrow Nematollahi, Robert L. Hager
  • Publication number: 20110259770
    Abstract: The different advantageous embodiments provide an apparatus comprising an inflatable portion, a nozzle, and a non-inflatable portion. The inflatable portion has an interior housing and an inflating system. The inflating system is disposed between a number of layers of material. An interior layer of material from the number of layers of material comprises the interior housing. The number of layers of material are flexible and impervious to penetration by air and moisture. The nozzle is connected to the inflatable portion and configured to control fluid flow to and from the inflating system. The non-inflatable portion is connected to an end of the inflatable portion and has a sealing system configured to seal the interior housing of the inflatable portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventor: Rod Debias
  • Publication number: 20110247950
    Abstract: A firearm safe with a rapid actuation unit (FSRA) including a housing, an activation mechanism mounted to the housing and configured to generate an activation signal in response to a predetermined condition, a lid operably connected to the housing and configured to be placed in a closed position and an open position, the lid being moved from the closed position to the open position in response to generation of the activation signal, the lid inhibits access to an interior of the housing in the closed position, and a carrier movable with respect to the housing and configured to be placed in a first position and a second position, the carrier being moved from the first position to the second position in response to generation of the activation signal, the carrier is disposed within the housing when in the first position and when the lid is in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: SAFE N SECURE PRODUCTS LLC
    Inventor: Donald Earl McGee
  • Patent number: 8028830
    Abstract: A structure is disclosed to protect explosive ordnance. The structure comprises an inner ceramic layer. A polyurethane layer encompassing the inner ceramic layer. A third layer is a stainless steel layer encompassing the polyurethane layer with a second polyurethane layer wrapping around the stainless steel layer. A fifth layer is an outer ceramic layer. A sixth layer through tenth layer comprises interconnected aramid fiber fabric (i.e., KEVLAR) impregnated with polyurethane. The structure may be part of an explosive handling system to include a shipping container that decelerates projectiles approaching the explosive device. The container comprises fifteen additional layers to encompass the structure. The first layer is steel encompassing the structure with a second layer through fifteenth layer of the container each being KEVLAR impregnated with polyurethane. Both the composite structure and the shipping container can be made from commercially available products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Khosrow Nematollahi, Brian Ream
  • Publication number: 20110233085
    Abstract: A handgun safe including a tray to receive a handgun and a lid operatively associated with the tray such that the tray may slide horizontally with respect to the lid to selectively reveal or conceal the interior portion of the tray. In all embodiments the height of the lid is less than the height of the tray. The handgun safe may further include a latch associated with the lid and tray configured to secure or lock the tray in a closed position with respect to the lid. The handgun safe may further include an electronic switch configured to cause the latch to disengage. The electronic switch may include a biometric scanner, electronic lock or other security device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: QUICKDRAWER LLC
    Inventor: Scott Dennis Goldie
  • Patent number: 8006604
    Abstract: A gun case that facilitates safe handling of a gun to be contained therein. The gun case includes a pair of side walls with at least one of the side walls being formed with a ballistic resistant layer and one of the side walls being formed with a target indicia on an outer side thereof. During handling of the gun, the gun muzzle is held in close proximity to and pointed toward the target indicia such that an accidentally discharged bullet from the gun during handling will impact the ballistic resistant layer to prevent or minimize bodily injury or property damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Safe Direction, LLC
    Inventor: Steven A. Camp
  • Patent number: 7980388
    Abstract: A gun barrel cleaner comprising: a flexible cable, with a cable diameter; a tip attached to a first end of the flexible cable, the tip having a tip diameter; a connector attached to a second end of the flexible cable, the connector having a connector diameter; a generally spherical member in slideable communication with the flexible cable, the generally spherical member having an outer diameter, a bore, with a bore diameter; where the bore diameter is greater than the cable diameter, is less than the tip diameter, and is less than the connector diameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Inventor: George Dewey
  • Publication number: 20110114687
    Abstract: The easily accessible, vehicle mounted firearm case of the invention includes an elongate body having a length and width sufficient to accommodate a long gun style firearm. The elongate body has an exterior and an interior which is defined by a pair of parallel side panels separated by a back panel. The case has a fixed elongated front opening, located opposite the back panel which allows insertion and removal of a firearm without requiring unlatching of the front opening. The interior of the case body is lined with a resilient engagement material which holds the firearm in place during transport of the case. The gun case can be mounted on an exterior location on the ATV. The case is mounted in a forwardly slanted position whereby the firearm is partly retained in the case interior by gravity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventor: Michael Wellborn
  • Publication number: 20110079524
    Abstract: Containers for carrying firearm accessories (e.g., cleaning and maintenance supplies and tools) and/or supporting firearms are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a container includes a housing having an exterior side surface, an aperture in the exterior side surface, a storage device at the aperture, and a support structure at the housing. The storage device has a compartment and is movable between (a) a stowed position in which the compartment is positioned within the housing, and (b) a second position in which the compartment is at least partially external to the housing. The support structure is configured to interface with a removable firearm support for carrying a firearm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2010
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Tim Morrow
  • Patent number: 7905350
    Abstract: A gun case having a waterproof outer shell and an oil impregnated inside fabric liner, and conjoined sidelong and end access openings that allow the gun case to be quickly turned inside out and hung for cleaning and/or drying. Secure fold-over VELCRO® closure flaps are provided for both openings to solidly retain the gun within the gun case and to prevent accidental opening and release of the gun. Padding is disposed between the patterned outer shell fabric and inner liner to cushion the gun as it is transported, and to maintain the buoyancy of the gun case so that it floats even with a gun contained therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Inventors: Michael Tate Wood, Bobby Lee Windham
  • Patent number: 7866244
    Abstract: It is intended to provide a blasting treatment apparatus which can prevent dispersion of a hazardous substance or the like to the exterior with a simple structure. To achieve this object, a blasting treatment apparatus (1) comprises a pressure container (10) including an outer vessel (31) and an inner vessel (32) and a suction device. The outer vessel (32) has a first sucking part (17) and a second sucking part (18) for interconnecting the interior and the exterior of the outer vessel (31) at an end thereof opposite to a pressure-resistant lid (11) and in an upper wall. The inner vessel (32) has an interconnect hole (16) for interconnecting the interior and the exterior of the inner vessel (32) at a location thereof corresponding to the first sucking part (17).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Kobe Steel, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kiyoshi Asahina, Ryusuke Kitamura
  • Patent number: 7850036
    Abstract: A protective cover for protecting a paintball gun gas canister is disclosed. The protective cover is preferably formed from an elastic rubber material such as neoprene. The protective cover has the ability to adapt its shape when placed over a canister, thus enabling use with canisters of various sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Inventor: Dominick Cirone
  • Patent number: 7845377
    Abstract: A purse or handbag is provided with a coin separator tray to facilitate access to coins that have been dropped into the purse. The coin separator tray has an elongated pan dimensioned to match the length and width of the base of the purse or handbag, and is open at one end wall. A coin-separating cover fits onto the side walls of the pan. The cover has generally horizontal shelves that overlap to define a generally horizontal elongated coin slot. Any loose coins in the purse or handbag migrate to the base and pass through the coin slot into said pan. The coins can be dispensed by opening a flap at the base of the purse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Inventors: Robert F. Edwards, Jr., Janet L. LaVeck
  • Publication number: 20100263253
    Abstract: Device for the storage of a gun with a base, a safety unit for the secure storage of the gun on the base and a controller, wherein the safety unit can be inserted at least partially into the barrel and/or a cartridge chamber of the gun and comprises a first safety section, which can be brought into a safety state, in which the safety unit is secured in the gun, and into a release state, in which the safety unit can be separated from the gun, and the controller brings the first safety section into its release state when a user authorization is received.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: Armatix GmbH
    Inventors: Karl Friedrich Giebel, Daniel Graser, Ernst Mauch, Stefan Parhofer, Vaso Pavlicic, Dirk Steuwer
  • Publication number: 20100243492
    Abstract: An easy accessible hand gun case body, including an lower housing that is hinged to a upper housing, with a hand gun retained via a slide retention channel, that when in the closed position, prevents the handgun from being accessed or removed from the slide retention channel. When the lock assembly is unlocked, the preloaded hinge assembly rotates the upper and lower housings away from each other, uncovering the slide retention channel and allowing fluid, quick and easy access to the pistol grip of the hand gun, providing a unobstructed path for the hand gun to be draw, or deployed from the slide retention channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventors: David John Bulthuis, JR., David Michael Challman
  • Publication number: 20100236945
    Abstract: A munitions container includes an inner container and an outer container formed of a fibrous material. A form is positioned within the inner container and receives munitions. The outer container is placed on a rigid baseplate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2009
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventors: Robert P. Johnson, Charles A. Howland, Jay A. Stern
  • Publication number: 20100212372
    Abstract: A security enclosure for a handgun includes an enclosure base having an opening to an interior portion and a cover configured to selectively cover the opening in the enclosure base. The cover may be configured in a manner to rotate from a first position in which the cover blocks access to the interior portion of the enclosure base to a second position in which the cover allows access to the interior portion of the enclosure base. A gun enclosure may be rotatably disposed within the enclosure base. A biometric recognition device may be configured to operatively unlock the cover when exposed to a required feature of an authorized user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2007
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: Wolfe's Den, LLC
    Inventor: James E. Wolfe
  • Publication number: 20100212085
    Abstract: A systematic decontamination and containment method for decontaminating personnel is disclosed. This method includes providing a plurality of components positionable on a selected location for establishment of a multi-station decontamination and containment facility to decontaminate personnel and to contain contaminants collected during the decontamination process. The components can include a plurality of collapsible frame and roof assemblies, wall and roof covers, a weapons clearing assembly, a weapons storage locker, a hanging bar, a signage assembly, collapsible containment hamper assemblies, a covered dispensing assembly, a shuffle box, a multi-wipe dispensing assembly, and a transportable containment enclosure. The enclosure is shaped and sized to removably retain the system's components for transportation or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2010
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventors: Ricky William Stewart, Lee Walker Brillhart, III
  • Patent number: 7757421
    Abstract: A gun protection device comprising an elastic muzzle cover shaped to fit selectively over the muzzle and only a portion of the barrel; and a separate cover for the gun firing chamber, including means for shaping itself to provide a selective fit over the firing chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Mud Brothers Inc
    Inventors: Taylor Tompkins, Todd Liddell
  • Patent number: 7752975
    Abstract: A sympathetic detonation barrier for a munition includes a generally cylindrical polyethylene sleeve disposed over the munition. Preferably, the sleeve comprises HDPE. The sleeve may include vent openings in a side wall. In one embodiment, the sleeve extends from substantially a rear end of the munition to substantially a rear end of a fuze well of the munition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Amin Yousef, Khawla Yousef, legal representative, Crane Robinson, Gould Gibbons, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7726478
    Abstract: Containers for carrying firearm accessories (e.g., cleaning and maintenance supplies and tools) and/or supporting firearms are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a container includes a housing having an exterior side surface, an aperture in the exterior side surface, a storage device at the aperture, and a support structure at the housing. The storage device has a compartment and is movable between (a) a stowed position in which the compartment is positioned within the housing, and (b) a second position in which the compartment is at least partially external to the housing. The support structure is configured to interface with a removable firearm support for carrying a firearm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Tim Morrow
  • Publication number: 20100031809
    Abstract: A method of configuring a preloaded anti-armour weapon of the disposable type and including a countermass container in transport mode for restraining a shell loaded in a barrel of the weapon. The countermass container is replaced with a locking ring and the loaded barrel is placed in a first compartment and the countermass container is placed in a second compartment of a transport box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2007
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Applicant: SAAB AB
    Inventors: Eje Lantz, Kent Norgren, Lars Ax
  • Patent number: 7559168
    Abstract: Gun scope and action cover comprises a water-proof, breathable/air-permeable, reversible, light-weight, highly-flexible fabric pouch formed by an enclosed, cinchable elastic cord that fits over the optical scope of a rifle or hand gun, and that is universal in size, quiet in use, easy to put on and take off, and easy to store. The pouch area, formed by cinching and locking the cord, is bounded with an extended skirt that drapes down over the mechanical action of the gun. 2-ply waterproof/breathable fabric is preferred. Additional features include a securing cord for adding camouflaging ghillie strips, hook and loop fastener silencer(s) that prevent accidental adhesion to clothing, the release of which causes game-spooking sound, and a pocket for a warmer unit. The cover employs a variety of camouflage patterns on one or both sides, or one side may be a dark, a light, or a safety color, such as neon orange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Middlepoint Trading Company, LLC
    Inventors: Lloyd M. Wisecup, Dan G. Fuller
  • Publication number: 20090152135
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a hermetic covering system includes a projectile and at least one bag. The projectile has a body and a component that houses moisture-sensitive equipment. The at least one bag may be coupled to the body such that the projectile protrudes through the opening and the component is disposed in the inner cavity to protect the component during storage of the projectile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2007
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: James S. Mason, James S. Wilson
  • Patent number: 7546920
    Abstract: A firearm aluminum travel case (10) for protecting rifles during transportation consist of a rectangular lower enclosure body (20) and a rectangular upper enclosure body (34) arcuately attached together with a continuous hinge (52) along longitudinal sides. Cushions (48) and (50) are incorporated into each body respectively for retaining at least one rifle securely during transit. A resilient gasket (56) forms a seal between the lower and upper enclosure body also recessed tilt casters (62) and a handle (64) are provided for manual towing. An electrical two point locking system is housed within the enclosure bodies and includes a touch pad (70) incorporating an electronic controller (62) that electrically operates the locking system. A mechanical bypass panel cam lock (104) circumvents the electrical two point locking system providing access assurance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: Cannon Safe Inc.
    Inventors: William A. Horn, Aaron M. Baker
  • Patent number: 7530456
    Abstract: A safety enhanced pistol holder is provided, it has double security mechanism which consists of a locking mechanism and a safety enhanced mechanism. The locking mechanism consists mainly a braker having the function as a hook, it locks onto pistol when pistol is put into the pistol holder. The safety enhanced mechanism has a button and pin which inserts through a side hole of said braker so to prevent the braker from moving. By locking the pistol and secure the lock, pistol can be safely kept in the pistol holder from voluntary robbery and involuntary fall out. In order to pull out pistol, the user must push the button of said safety enhanced mechanism to a position of unlocking the locking mechanism, and press the pistol down to release the locking mechanism for pulling the pistol out of pistol holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Steady Flying Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ying Chun Tsai
  • Publication number: 20090107865
    Abstract: A safety enhanced pistol holder is provided, it has double security mechanism which consists of a locking mechanism and a safety enhanced mechanism. The locking mechanism consists mainly a braker having the function as a hook, it locks onto pistol when pistol is put into the pistol holder. The safety enhanced mechanism has a button and pin which inserts through a side hole of said braker so to prevent the braker from moving. By locking the pistol and secure the lock, pistol can be safely kept in the pistol holder from voluntary robbery and involuntary fall out. In order to pull out pistol, the user must push the button of said safety enhanced mechanism to a position of unlocking the locking mechanism, and press the pistol down to release the locking mechanism for pulling the pistol out of pistol holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventor: Ying Chun Tsai
  • Publication number: 20090095146
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to improve durability of a pressure vessel for blasting an article to be treated such as hazardous substance or explosive therein. The pressure vessel 10, means for achieving the object, has an external vessel 31 and an internal vessel 32 installed in the external vessel 31. The external vessel 31 has a strength for retaining pressure caused by blasting the article. The internal vessel 32 receives fragments of the treated article 100 to protect the external vessel 31 against the fragments. The internal vessel 32 preferably covers almost entire internal surface of the external vessel 31.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicants: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED INDUST SCI & TECH, KABUSHIKI KAISHA KOBE SEIKO SHO
    Inventors: Shuzo Fujiwara, Takehiro Matsunaga, Kiyoshi Asahina, Kenji Tamai, Kenji Koide, Katsuo Kurose
  • Patent number: 7478724
    Abstract: A safety housing for a firearm includes a biometric or other access authentication device, an enclosure, a frame assembly, a slide assembly, and a door. The frame and the slide assemblies nest within the enclosure, the frame assembly affixes to the enclosure, and the slide assembly moves relative to the frame assembly. The door moves between an open position in which the firearm is removable through an access opening in the housing, and a closed position covering the access opening. The housing has cooperating internal components that operate to lock the door closed when the slide assembly is locked in place, to unlock the door when the slide assembly is released, to move the door open when the slide assembly is moved upwards, and to move the door closed when the slide assembly is moved downwards. Also, the frame assembly has adjustably positionable support elements for different firearms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Inventor: Albert W. Vor Keller
  • Patent number: 7451872
    Abstract: A weaponry container that is operable to hold a weapon. The weaponry container includes a plurality of panels which include an outer surface that is substantially rigid or firm. The panels are operable to be placed in a closed position by an elongated fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Boyt Harness Company, LLC
    Inventor: Richard E. Allen
  • Patent number: 7434427
    Abstract: A vault for a weapon having a handle generally comprises a lock box defining a cavity having a front opening, a door hingly attached to the box, a slider assembly including a slider and a holster mounted to the slider adapted for holstering a weapon with the handle forward, wall guides guiding the slider in the box for sliding reciprocating movement in the front to rear direction, and links linking the door and the slider such that moving the door between the closed position and the open position moves the slider from the storage position wherein the weapon in the holster is within the cavity to the deployed position wherein the handle of a weapon in the holster protrudes from the opening for gripping by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Inventor: Masoud S. Miresmaili
  • Patent number: 7422102
    Abstract: A container for an ammunition cartridge having a conical forward portion includes a generally cylindrical cap having a closed end and an open end; a generally cylindrical main body having a closed end, an open end and a wall, a thickness of the wall at the open end decreasing from a larger thickness to a smaller thickness to form a taper on an exterior surface of the wall; a latch assembly disposed in part on the cap and in part on the main body to lock the cap and the main body in position; a first gasket disposed in the cap; a second gasket disposed around the taper of the main body; a cartridge support disposed inside the main body; a pair of bosses disposed on the main body and axially separated; and a strap connecting the bosses and comprising a middle portion and two end portions, whereby when a load is applied to the middle portion the end portions are forced against the bosses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Yuen H. Lam, William Paulo, John A. Sliker, Timothy Woo