Barrel To Receiver Patents (Class 42/75.02)
  • Patent number: 8234808
    Abstract: A firearm assembly for a firearm can include a monolithic rail platform with a handguard portion and an upper receiver portion. The barrel of the firearm can be positioned through the handguard portion and secured with the upper receiver portion. A firearm assembly can also include a bolt assembly with a bolt carrier having minimized land area and a forward end sized for receipt in the barrel extension at the rearward end of the barrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Inventors: Karl R. Lewis, James Arend Seabold Bargren, Jacob A. Schafer, Neal David Hohl
  • Patent number: 8230632
    Abstract: A modular portable weapon has a supporting module, constituted by the barrel of the weapon, and modules which are mutually functionally independent and are associated with the supporting module. The modular weapon according to the invention allows the user to compose the weapon by choosing, for example, a type of barrel, stock and tubular magazine among the alternatives that are commercially available, with the characteristics best suited to his requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Benelli Armi S.p.A.
    Inventor: Luigi Moretti
  • Patent number: 8230634
    Abstract: A two piece upper receiver for a firearm including a first piece having a front end, a rear end, a top, and a bottom, the first piece constructed to operatively carry a bolt carrier and bolt, and to have a barrel coupled to the front end. The bottom is constructed to have a lower receiver coupled thereto. The first piece includes a backbone extending along the top between the front end and the rear end, the back bone having upwardly directed indexing surfaces. A second piece overlies the backbone and includes mating surfaces engaging the indexing surfaces, aligning the second piece with the first piece. A receiving structure is opposite the mating surfaces for receiving accessory devices mounted thereon. Fasteners fixedly attach the second piece to the first piece to form a complete upper receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Inventors: Robert Bruce Davies, Robert Lynch Hogan
  • Patent number: 8230633
    Abstract: A set of multiple recoil lugs for a rifle is taught, consisting of a rifle barrel with receiver end and a muzzle end. The receiver end of the barrel having a cartridge chamber therein and receiver threads with an extended chamber portion over the cartridge chamber and at least one set of forward lug attaching threads located between the receiver end and the muzzle end. A threaded receiver recoil lug jointly engages a rifle receiver on the receiver threads which forms a recoil absorbing surface with a rifle stock. One or more forward recoil lugs are mated with the forward lug attaching threads, forming additional recoil absorbing surfaces with the rifle stock. A barrel lock nut is attached to each set of forward lug attaching threads engaging each forward recoil lug, firmly locking each forward recoil lug securely in place. An alternate embodiment is used when the rifle receiver incorporates an integral recoil lug thereby eliminating the necessity of the receiver recoil lug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Inventor: Charles H. Sisk
  • Publication number: 20120186123
    Abstract: A clamping mechanism for attaching a handguard to a firearm includes a barrel nut having radially outwardly directed tines, a tubular body having a plurality of longitudinal grooves separated by lands forming an inner surface of the tubular body, and a pair of circumferentially extending grooves traversing the lands, formed forward from a rearward end of the tubular body. A clamp element is carried by the tubular body and includes a body with a beveled end and a heel extending substantially perpendicularly from an opposing end of the body. The clamp element is adjustably positioned within the tubular body with the heel extending radially outwardly and received in the second groove and the beveled end engages the barrel nut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: Stephen P. Troy, David A. Hewes
  • Publication number: 20120180354
    Abstract: A firearm can have a backbone, a barrel, a swinging wedge, and a barrel latch, in accordance with one or more embodiments. The barrel latch can be in mechanical communication with the swinging wedge. The barrel latch can have a first position and a second position and the swinging wedge can be configured to maintain attachment of the barrel to the backbone when the barrel latch is in the first position and is configured to release the barrel from the backbone when the barrel latch is in the second position. Thus, the firearm can provide quick barrel changes. Other features enhance the reliability and utility of the firearm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: ArmWest, LLC
    Inventors: Leroy James Sullivan, Robert Lloyd Waterfield, Alan H. Ostrowski, Paul N. Latulippe, JR., Hyunjung Samuel Eyssautier
  • Publication number: 20120180352
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for using a cartridge case as a tool to install or remove firearm accessories such as a barrel attachment. The barrel attachment includes a coupling section for attaching the barrel attachment to a firearm barrel. The barrel attachment also includes a rim channel for engaging a portion of the rim of a cartridge case. This rim channel provides mechanical leverage by enabling a user to apply force on the engaged cartridge case to rotate the barrel attachment around a bore axis of the firearm barrel. In some embodiments, the rim channel is an integral portion of a cartridge rim slot machined into the exterior part of the barrel attachment. Ideally, the rim channel includes a curved portion to increase the load-bearing contact area. The rim channel can also be adapted to accept different case rim sizes. Multiple rim slots can be machined into the barrel attachment, allowing the user to spread out the forces amongst multiple cartridge cases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventor: Michael A. Addis
  • Patent number: 8220194
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a sleeve that is mountable within a rifle stock. The sleeve includes a central aperture, one end of which is threaded and is adapted to receive a like-threaded male portion of an action. The action is of the type that includes a female threaded portion, this portion being configured to receive the threaded male portion of a rifle barrel. In this configuration, the sleeve is in direct contact with the stock, the action is in direct contact with the sleeve, and the barrel is in direct contact with the action. However, neither the barrel nor the action is in direct contact with the stock. As such, both the barrel and the action are ‘floated’ within the rifle assembly. In an alternative embodiment, the sleeve may be fabricated with the action such that the sleeve and action form a single integrated element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Inventor: Larry P. Crow
  • Publication number: 20120167433
    Abstract: A modular automatic or semiautomatic rifle. The rifle has a lower receiver assembly having a fire control assembly for firing the rifle. An upper receiver assembly is provided with a frame and a bolt carrier assembly configured for firing bullets of a predetermined caliber. The lower receiver has a mating interface configured for operably joining the lower receiver assembly to the upper receiver assembly, and for operably joining the lower receiver assembly to another upper receiver assembly different from the upper receiver assembly configured for firing bullets of the predetermined caliber. The other upper receiver assembly has a different frame and different bolt carrier assembly configured for firing bullets of a different predetermined caliber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2010
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: Colt Defense, LLC
    Inventors: Laurance Robbins, Kevin Audibert, Kevin Langevin
  • Patent number: 8205373
    Abstract: A rifle conversion platform assembly comprised of components to fit around an existing action such that attachment locations such as a hand guard, pistol grip, and butt stock attachment locations are provided to have conventional rifle components, which in one form may be components of a high caliber semiautomatic rifle such as an AR-15, attached thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Nordic Components
    Inventors: Tim Ubl, Jarmo Kumpula
  • Publication number: 20120137556
    Abstract: A multi-caliber firearm has a breech sleeve connecting a barrel to a receiver and a stock. The stock includes a forward V-block and a rearward V-block. Each of the V-blocks defines a V-cut along a top portion and a through hole substantially aligned with the cross-sectional center of the V-block. The forward V-block extends through a cutout portion of the receiver and into the breech sleeve. The breech sleeve is fastened to the stock through the through hole in the forward V-block to provide a rigid connection between the stock and the breech sleeve. The receiver is fastened to the stock through the through hole in the rearward V-block to provide a rigid connection between the receiver and the stock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2012
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: SMITH & WESSON CORP.
    Inventors: MARK C. LANEY, MATTHEW ZGLOBICKI, GREGORY ELDRIDGE
  • Publication number: 20120131835
    Abstract: A spring-loaded quick coupling barrel retaining system for a firearm. The firearm includes a receiver, a barrel nut, and barrel assembly rotatably mounted thereto. In one embodiment, the barrel assembly may include barrel locking lugs which rotatably engage and interlock with corresponding locking elements disposed on the barrel nut such a splines. The barrel assembly further includes a spring member forming a flexible interface with the barrel nut. The spring member self-tensions and tightens the lockup between the barrel assembly and barrel nut to promote a tight fit. Some embodiments may include a lock nut and a setting tool for adjusting the spring force to promote consistently proper lockup from one replacement barrel assembly to the next.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: STURM, RUGER & COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Jonathan Barrett, Brian Vuksanovich
  • Publication number: 20120131834
    Abstract: A spring-loaded quick coupling barrel retaining system for a firearm. The firearm includes a receiver, a barrel nut, and barrel assembly rotatably mounted thereto. In one embodiment, the barrel assembly may include barrel locking lugs which rotatably engage and interlock with corresponding locking elements disposed on the barrel nut such a splines. The barrel assembly further includes a spring member forming a flexible interface with the barrel nut. The spring member self-tensions and tightens the lockup between the barrel assembly and barrel nut to promote a tight fit. Some embodiments may include a lock nut and a setting tool for adjusting the spring force to promote consistently proper lockup from one replacement barrel assembly to the next.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: STURM, RUGER & COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Jonathan Barrett, Brian Vuksanovich
  • Publication number: 20120117845
    Abstract: A two piece upper receiver for a firearm including a first piece having a front end, a rear end, a top, and a bottom, the first piece constructed to operatively carry a bolt carrier and bolt, and to have a barrel coupled to the front end. The bottom is constructed to have a lower receiver coupled thereto. The first piece includes a backbone extending along the top between the front end and the rear end, the backbone having upwardly directed indexing surfaces. A second piece overlies the backbone and includes mating surfaces engaging the indexing surfaces, aligning the second piece with the first piece. A receiving structure is opposite the mating surfaces for receiving accessory devices mounted thereon. Fasteners fixedly attach the second piece to the first piece to form a complete upper receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2012
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventor: Frank Desomma
  • Publication number: 20120110885
    Abstract: A method for producing a gun barrel, in which the barrel is formed from a pipe blank (1) in which barrel rifles (2) are formed against a mandrel (3) having grooves (2b) shaped as the rifles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2010
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: CARREL INNOVATIONS OY
    Inventor: Torolf Pelin
  • Publication number: 20120085010
    Abstract: A handgun is provided with a frame including a magazine receiver and trigger guard. A breech-slide is slidably coupled with the frame. A magazine safety assembly includes a safety tab that engages a trigger assembly, when a cartridge magazine is not seated within the magazine receiver, and prevents actuation of the trigger assembly. The safety tab engages the cartridge magazine when it is seated within the magazine receiver, which displaces the safety tab from within the trigger assembly and allows the trigger assembly to actuate. Embodiments of the handgun are provided in a compact size. A finger recess in the trigger guard increases available surface area along a grip portion despite the overall compact size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2010
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: BROWNING
    Inventor: Ryan D. Cook
  • Publication number: 20120079752
    Abstract: Tactical firearm systems and methods of manufacturing tactical firearm systems are discussed herein. In some embodiments, a tactical weapons platform can comprise a forend assembly adapted to house a portion of a barrel; a receiver assembly detachably coupled to the forend assembly and adapted to interface with a bolt action; and a butt stock assembly detachably coupled to the receiver assembly. In other embodiments, a modular stock assembly for a bolt action rifle can generally comprise a forend assembly, a receiver assembly, and a butt stock assembly. The forend assembly can have a body adapted to house a barrel in a free floating configuration, wherein the body surrounds at least a portion of the length of the barrel. The receiver assembly can be detachably coupled to the forend assembly and adapted to directly interface with a bolt action without bedding. The butt stock assembly can be detachably coupled the receiver assembly by a hinge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2008
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: ASHBURY INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Morris Peterson, Matthew Peterson, Charles Robert Overbey, JR., Gary Vance, William McCormick
  • Publication number: 20120073179
    Abstract: An alignment and locking assembly includes an alignment tab having an engagement surface and a feed ramp extending proximally from the engagement surface. The assembly also includes a barrel extension having a distal end, and a proximal end. The proximal end defines a slot configured to matingly receive the engagement surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventor: Nicholas E. Young
  • Publication number: 20120073177
    Abstract: A multi-caliber firearm has a breech sleeve connecting a barrel to a receiver and a stock. The stock includes a forward V-block and a rearward V-block. Each of the V-blocks defines a V-cut along a top portion and a through hole substantially aligned with the cross-sectional center of the V-block. The forward V-block extends through a cutout portion of the receiver and into the breech sleeve. The breech sleeve is fastened to the stock through the through hole in the forward V-block to provide a rigid connection between the stock and the breech sleeve. The receiver is fastened to the stock through the through hole in the rearward V-block to provide a rigid connection between the receiver and the stock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: THOMPSON/CENTER ARMS COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: MARK C. LANEY, MATTHEW ZGLOBICKI, GREGORY ELDRIDGE
  • Patent number: 8141287
    Abstract: A lightweight and low cost semi-automatic rifle includes an upper receiver, a lower receiver, and a forend fabricated from injection-molded polymers. The rifle permits firing .22 LR or similar low-power ammunition from an AR-15 style frame, operates on the blowback principle, and provides a fully functional bolt catch and extractor/ejector/deflector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Smith & Wesson Corp.
    Inventor: Jason R. Dubois
  • Publication number: 20120030981
    Abstract: Several improvements to the components and assembly method of a bolt-action firearm are disclosed. An improved bolt includes two separate members, which makes the bolt less expensive to manufacture while having a stronger extension handle. An improved takedown system and buttonless stop provide two easy ways to remove a bolt from a receiver when desired without misplacing any parts. An improved scope mount has a base connected to a receiver with two ends that substantially cover the top surface of the receiver and a middle portion that is narrowed over an opening to the receiver to accommodate a cartridge. A method of assembling a firearm involves providing a barrel with a threaded portion, fitting a crush washer over the threaded portion, inserting the threaded portion into a corresponding threaded portion of a receiver, and adjusting the barrel about the crush washer until a proper headspace is achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: SMITH & WESSON CORP.
    Inventors: Robert L. Constant, Richard A. Picard, John Pliska
  • Publication number: 20120017483
    Abstract: A barrel retaining system for a firearm includes a firearm receiver having a barrel nut coupled thereto and a barrel assembly, which in one embodiment may include a barrel with a barrel extension coupled thereto. The barrel extension includes a plurality of barrel locking lugs that rotatably engage corresponding locking elements disposed on the barrel nut. The barrel extension may further include a flange that may engage one end of the locking elements of the barrel nut and the barrel locking lugs may engage an opposite end of the locking elements to wedge the locking elements therebetween for securing the barrel extension to the barrel nut. The firearm may be an autoloading rifle in some embodiments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2009
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Inventor: Brian Vuksanovich
  • Patent number: 8099896
    Abstract: A rifle with a replaceable barrel with two or more barrels for different purposes and calibers and with own magazines for different cartridges. At least one barrel (1) has the cavity (2), into which a projection or upper edge (4) in the cartridge magazine (3) corresponding to the barrel fits, when the right magazine has been inserted into the rifle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Sako Oy
    Inventors: Henry Paasikivi, Juha Aalto
  • Patent number: 8087194
    Abstract: A barrel retaining system for a firearm includes a firearm receiver having a barrel nut coupled thereto and a barrel assembly, which in one embodiment may include a barrel with a barrel extension coupled thereto. The barrel extension includes a plurality of barrel locking lugs that rotatably engage corresponding locking elements disposed on the barrel nut. The barrel extension may further include a flange that may engage one end of the locking elements of the barrel nut and the barrel locking lugs may engage an opposite end of the locking elements to wedge the locking elements therebetween for securing the barrel extension to the barrel nut. The firearm may be an autoloading rifle in some embodiments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian Vuksanovich
  • Patent number: 8056278
    Abstract: A barrel insert is disclosed. A firearm may use a target barrel or another barrel, such as a standard barrel. The stock of a firearm may have a barrel receptacle that is shaped to hold a larger barrel. The larger barrel may be untapered. The barrel insert may be used to adapt a barrel receptacle to fit a smaller barrel. The smaller barrel may be tapered. The barrel insert may have a texture that substantially matches a texture of the firearm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Krow Innovation, LLC
    Inventor: James K. Bentley
  • Patent number: 8051595
    Abstract: A rifle having a receiver with an integral hand guard and a barrel. The barrel is connected to the receiver. The hand guard extends over and surrounds the barrel. A removable hand guard is attached to the receiver by an attachment that stably holds the removable hand guard to the receiver. The attachment is arranged for allowing detachment and removal of the removable hand guard from the receiver without removal of fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Colt Defense, LLC
    Inventors: Paul Hochstrate, Laurance Robbins, Arthur F. Daigle
  • Patent number: 8046949
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention can include systems and methods for installing a hand guard on a firearm. In embodiments, a method of installing a hand guard on a firearm can be provided. The firearm includes a barrel, a barrel nut, and a delta ring. The delta ring is retracted away from the barrel nut. A number of hand guard members are positioned about the barrel. An annular groove associated with each hand guard member is mated with a portion of a flange of the barrel nut. The flange is secured within the annular groove of at least one hand guard member. The delta ring is advanced over a portion of some or all the hand guard members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Daniel Defense, Inc.
    Inventor: Marvin C. Daniel
  • Patent number: 8037633
    Abstract: A handguard used on a firearm with a barrel nut having tines spaced about the outer periphery. The handguard includes a tubular body in which the inner surface adjacent the proximal end has a diameter larger than an outer diameter of the barrel nut and smaller than a diameter defined by the outer tips of the tines. Grooves are defined in the inner surface and extend longitudinally from the proximal end toward the distal end. The grooves are spaced apart around the periphery so as to correspond with the tines on the barrel nut. The body further has a circumferentially extending channel in the inner surface, spaced from the proximal end so as to receive the tines therein with the barrel nut in the tightened position to allow limited rotation of the body around the barrel relative to the barrel nut until the tines are aligned behind lands between the grooves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Inventor: Stephen P. Troy
  • Publication number: 20110214327
    Abstract: A two piece upper receiver for a firearm including a first piece having a front end, a rear end, a top, and a bottom, the first piece constructed to operatively carry a bolt carrier and bolt, and to have a barrel coupled to the front end. The bottom is constructed to have a lower receiver coupled thereto. The first piece includes a backbone extending along the top between the front end and the rear end, the back bone having upwardly directed indexing surfaces. A second piece overlies the backbone and includes mating surfaces engaging the indexing surfaces, aligning the second piece with the first piece. A receiving structure is opposite the mating surfaces for receiving accessory devices mounted thereon. Fasteners fixedly attach the second piece to the first piece to form a complete upper receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Inventor: Frank Desomma
  • Publication number: 20110185616
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a changeover system for a hand gun comprising at least two different barrels, able to be applied exchangeably on a first grip piece of a weapon, for bullets of different caliber, and/or at least two different magazines for cartridges of different caliber able to be applied exchangeably on a first grip piece of a weapon. According to the invention, the changeover system comprises at least a second grip piece of the same weapon type, provided for a smaller caliber, on which at least one security arrangement against interchange is provided, which prevents the application of a barrel and/or of a magazine of a larger caliber on the grip piece provided for a smaller caliber. If required, the user of a second large-caliber weapon can then mount components of the small-caliber weapon onto the grip piece of the large-caliber weapon, in order to fire small-caliber ammunition therewith, for example for training purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2010
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: German Sport Guns GmbH
    Inventor: Dietmar Emde
  • Patent number: 7975417
    Abstract: An improved action for a bolt action rifle. The action includes a receiver containing a bolt; the bolt having two to three locking lugs surrounding a bolt face; and a threaded insert that joins the rifle barrel to the receiver. The insert also includes a series of locking lugs that mate with the locking lugs on the bolt. The position of the insert lugs relative to the barrel will position the bolt face relative to the barrel's chamber when the bolt is closed. Thus, the insert and barrel can properly set the rifle's headspace. The insert and receiver are preferably each provided with a locking lug, that serve to align the axes of the insert and receiver. The threads of the insert and the barrel are co-axial which serves to align the axes of the insert and barrel. Thus, assembled, the receiver, insert and barrel will be substantially co-axial.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Inventors: Ronald Duplessis, Kenneth W. Sedon
  • Patent number: 7971382
    Abstract: An improved firearm having a barrel coupled to an upper receiver where the receiver includes a passageway extending generally parallel to the longitudinal axis, and a guidance feature extending along the passageway generally parallel to the longitudinal axis. The firearm also includes a lower receiver coupled to the upper receiver and a recoil spring assembly comprising a mating attachment structure and a disassembly button disposed on a lateral side of the upper receiver. The mating attachment structure is attached to an attachment structure of the lower receiver to attach the lower receiver to the upper receiver. Actuation of the disassembly button detaches the mating attachment structure from the attachment structure to detach the lower receiver from the upper receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: RMDI, LLC
    Inventors: Alexander J. Robinson, Darin G. Nebeker, Jon C. Holway
  • Patent number: 7971379
    Abstract: A firearm including a barrel having a chamber and an integrally formed upper receiver having a passageway, an accessory rail extending the complete length of the upper receiver, and a guidance feature extending along the passageway. The firearm also includes an operating rod having an anti-bounce mechanism, a bolt that is rotated counter-clockwise to lock against the chamber, a bolt carrier having a safety extension disposed below the bolt that prevents a hammer from striking a firing pin until the bolt is locked against the chamber, a lower receiver, a recoil spring assembly, and a fire control group. The bolt includes a polymer spring that biases a sliding extractor against the base of a cartridge. The sliding extractor is disposed at an angle ranging from thirty degrees to fifteen degrees on the bolt face to provide a low ejection angle from the firearm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: RMDI, LLC
    Inventors: Alexander J. Robinson, Darin G. Nebeker, Jon C. Holway
  • Publication number: 20110107644
    Abstract: A pistol converter including a body defining a forward pistol barrel engaging portion, a stock coupled to the body, and a rear engagement member for firmly engaging an external portion of a rear of a frame of the pistol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Inventor: SAGI FAIFER
  • Patent number: 7937876
    Abstract: A take down front pin and take down rear pin designed to simplify the process whereby an upper receiver is engaged with and disengaged from a lower receiver of a firearm. Each of the take down front and rear pins comprises a body having attached to a proximal end thereof a positioning member, wherein, when the pins are properly positioned to engage the upper receiver to the lower receiver, the positioning member protrudes from a main frame of the lower receiver. Furthermore, in addition to the positioning of the positioning member on the firearm such that it protrudes from the lower receiver, thereby making the respective pin easily accessible, the positioning member is also configured to facilitate the manual sliding of the pin to, within, from, and without engaging elements located on the upper and lower receiver of the firearm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Yankee Hill Machine Co., Inc.
    Inventor: James J. Graham
  • Patent number: 7934446
    Abstract: The invention relates to a firearm (10), in particular a single or multi-shot repeating rifle comprising a stock (11), a barrel (30) axially displaceable relative to the stock (11) and resting on or in a linear guide (20), a cartridge chamber to receive a cartridge being constituted in said barrel, further a breech (40) fitted with a breech cap (41) to seal the cartridge chamber and axially affixable in the barrel end (32) when the firearm (10) is closed, and further a locking unit (80) to lock the firearm into the closed position. The linear guide (20) comprises at least one guide rod (21), guide fork or the like linked or linkable to the barrel (30) and guided in sliding manner within the stock (11). This design leads to a compact and easily manufactured firearm with a slender and attractive appearance. The firearm (10) furthermore is made of fewer parts, resulting in simple disassembly and small shipping size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: H. Krieghoff GmbH
    Inventors: Heinz-Eckhard Engel, Wolfgang Schmid
  • Patent number: 7926217
    Abstract: Shown is a firearm stock having a self-supporting structural shell made substantially of composite material. The shell includes an exterior wall and an interior wall, at least some portion of which is spaced from the exterior wall. A cavity in the shell is sized and shaped to accept and secure the barreled action of a firearm and has an interior volume defined at least in part by at least a portion of the interior wall. The stock also includes a means for attaching a butt stock with a standardized complementary attachment means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Inventor: Richard J. McCann
  • Patent number: 7905041
    Abstract: A firearm includes a support block having a forward end and a rearward end, and carrying a receiver on a top surface thereof. A rearward barrel guide having a thrust coupling extending radially outwardly therefrom, the thrust coupling engaging an engagement element located at the forward end of the support block, thereby aligning the rearward barrel guide with the support block. Also provided is a barrel having a breech end and a muzzle end, the breech end is received through the rearward barrel guide and coupled to the receiver. A forward barrel guide is fixed to the barrel intermediate the muzzle end and the breech end. A handguard assembly is received over the barrel and coupled to the rearward barrel guide and the forward barrel guide, stabilizing the barrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Inventor: Robert B. Davies
  • Publication number: 20110000119
    Abstract: A two piece upper receiver for a firearm including a first piece having a front end, a rear end, a top, and a bottom, the first piece constructed to operatively carry a bolt carrier and bolt, and to have a barrel coupled to the front end. The bottom is constructed to have a lower receiver coupled thereto. The first piece includes a backbone extending along the top between the front end and the rear end, the back bone having upwardly directed indexing surfaces. A second piece overlies the backbone and includes mating surfaces engaging the indexing surfaces, aligning the second piece with the first piece. A receiving structure is opposite the mating surfaces for receiving accessory devices mounted thereon. Fasteners fixedly attach the second piece to the first piece to form a complete upper receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventors: FRANK DESOMMA, ROBERT B. DAVIES
  • Publication number: 20100319231
    Abstract: A hand guard attachment assembly for a firearm having a barrel and a receiver fastened to the barrel by a barrel nut. The hand guard attachment assembly includes a forearm having a monolithic mounting rail/hand guard that is removably connected to the receiver. The monolithic rail/hand guard interfaces with an integral multi-slot mounting portion of the receiver. A cinch block is mated to the slots of the receiver and held in place by the monolithic rail/hand guard. A tension block is mated at one end of the monolithic rail/hand guard and is attached to the cinch block by a fastener to securely hold the monolithic rail/hand guard in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventors: Jeffrey W. Stone, David O. Matteson
  • Publication number: 20100307044
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a sleeve that is mountable within a rifle stock. The sleeve includes a central aperture, one end of which is threaded and is adapted to receive a like-threaded male portion of an action. The action is of the type that includes a female threaded portion, this portion being configured to receive the threaded male portion of a rifle barrel. In this configuration, the sleeve is in direct contact with the stock, the action is in direct contact with the sleeve, and the barrel is in direct contact with the action. However, neither the barrel nor the action is in direct contact with the stock. As such, both the barrel and the action are ‘floated’ within the rifle assembly. In an alternative embodiment, the sleeve may be fabricated with the action such that the sleeve and action form a single integrated element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventor: Larry P. Crow
  • Patent number: 7841121
    Abstract: A take-down rifle is described that can be separated into two halves to allow the rifle to be transported, cleaned, etc. easier. The takedown rifle includes a takedown mechanism that is used to couple the two halves of the rifle together. The takedown mechanism may move between a first position where the takedown mechanism holds the two halves together and a second position where the two halves are released. In one embodiment, the takedown mechanism may include a securing member that is selectively moved into and out of a recess in the barrel to hold and release the two halves. The securing member may be moved into and out of the recess with a lever, threaded fastener, or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Browning
    Inventor: David B. Barrett
  • Publication number: 20100281733
    Abstract: Several improvements to the components and assembly method of a bolt-action firearm are disclosed. An improved bolt includes two separate members, which makes the bolt less expensive to manufacture while having a stronger extension handle. An improved takedown system and buttonless stop provide two easy ways to remove a bolt from a receiver when desired without misplacing any parts. An improved scope mount has a base connected to a receiver with two ends that substantially cover the top surface of the receiver and a middle portion that is narrowed over an opening to the receiver to accommodate a cartridge. A method of assembling a firearm involves providing a barrel with a threaded portion, fitting a crush washer over the threaded portion, inserting the threaded portion into a corresponding threaded portion of a receiver, and adjusting the barrel about the crush washer until a proper headspace is achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2008
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: SMITH & WESSON CORP.
    Inventors: ROBERT L. CONSTANT, RICHARD A. PICARD, JOHN PLISKA
  • Publication number: 20100281742
    Abstract: A take-down rifle is described that can be separated into two halves to allow the rifle to be transported, cleaned, etc. easier. The takedown rifle includes a takedown mechanism that is used to couple the two halves of the rifle together. The takedown mechanism may move between a first position where the takedown mechanism holds the two halves together and a second position where the two halves are released. In one embodiment, the takedown mechanism may include a securing member that is selectively moved into and out of a recess in the barrel to hold and release the two halves. The securing member may be moved into and out of the recess with a lever, threaded fastener, or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2008
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventor: David B. Barrett
  • Patent number: 7827722
    Abstract: A rifle with an upper receiver and a barrel attached to the upper receiver and including a bolt carrier, and operating, buffer, and cooling systems. The operating system includes a cylinder and a piston coupled to receive propelling gases from the barrel. As the piston moves between retracted and extended positions the bolt carrier is moved between closed and open positions. The bolt carrier includes a weight movable within a guide frame between rearward and forward limits. The buffer system includes a compression spring in a tube attached to the upper receiver in abutting engagement with the bolt carrier. A partially fluid filled cylinder is attached to a coil of the spring and includes a piston and shaft. The piston is formed so that fluid in the cylinder restricts movement in one direction and allows free movement in a second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Inventor: Robert B. Davies
  • Patent number: 7823319
    Abstract: The invention relates to a protective cover which is intended for sporting rifles that comprise screws (2) which are used to fix a shell propulsion mechanism (3) to a rifle support (4). The invention is characterised in that the dimensions of the cover (5) are pre-determined as a function of the area to be covered, said area to be covered including the heads (1) of the screws (2) which are used to fix the shell propulsion mechanism (3) to the support (4). The invention is further characterised in that it comprises means for fixing the cover to the sporting rifle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Gamo Outdoor, S.L.
    Inventor: Francisco Casas Salva
  • Patent number: 7823314
    Abstract: A semi-automatic pistol with a detachable barrel and/or a detachable suppressed barrel assembly consists of a new or replacement interchangeable barrel receiver of a type similar to that of the Ruger™ Mk I/II/III or .22/45™ pistols with user interchangeable barrels. The interchangeable barrel receiver incorporates a feed ramp and has alignment surfaces that provide positive alignment with the user interchangeable barrel or sound suppressed barrel assembly. Means are provided for allowing the user to change barrels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Inventor: Craig A. Wheatley
  • Publication number: 20100175290
    Abstract: An improved action for a bolt action rifle. The action includes a receiver containing a bolt; the bolt having two to three locking lugs surrounding a bolt face; and a threaded insert that joins the rifle barrel to the receiver. The insert also includes a series of locking lugs that mate with the locking lugs on the bolt. The position of the insert lugs relative to the barrel will position the bolt face relative to the barrel's chamber when the bolt is closed. Thus, the insert and barrel can properly set the rifle's headspace. The insert and receiver are preferably each provided with a locking lug, that serve to align the axes of the insert and receiver. The threads of the insert and the barrel are co-axial which serves to align the axes of the insert and barrel. Thus, assembled, the receiver, insert and barrel will be substantially co-axial.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2009
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Inventors: Ronald Duplessis, Kenneth W. Sedon
  • Patent number: 7752795
    Abstract: New design for semi-automatic weapon for several tubes cartridges loading system for long guns, wherein an in-between connection steel part fixes the barrel to the receiver. The retention of the cartridges inside the parallel tubes is done by three metallic nails. The springs of the loading tubes push the cartridges into the cylinder inside the gun through three openings made into the front side of the receiver under the barrel. The rotation mechanism of the cylinder is a result of changing the movement of the bolt from horizontal into vertical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Inventor: Juan Francisco Mautone Medvedeo
  • Patent number: 7748154
    Abstract: A quick coupling for the stock of a portable weapon, automatically provides the stock with a specific drop and cast upon its coupling by means of an interchangeable plate which can be replaced easily. The characteristics and the number of plates available are such as to meet the variation requirements made by the various users. The new quick coupling has considerable advantages in terms of constructive technical simplicity, ease of drop and cast adjustment, quick disassembly and maintenance of the weapon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Benelli Armi, S.p.A.
    Inventor: Luigi Moretti