Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
089129010 | Regulation of speed or rate of automatic fire | 8 |
20120152103 | AUTOMATICALLY-RELOADABLE, REMOTELY-OPERATED WEAPON SYSTEM HAVING AN EXTERNALLY-POWERED FIREARM - An automatically-reloadable, remotely-operated weapon system may include an operator station located distant from a weapon station. The weapon station may include an externally-powered firearm, a firearm mover for adjusting an azimuth and an angle of inclination of the firearm, and an ammunition storage and transport system for automatically moving ammunition to and from the firearm. From the operator station, a user may remotely control all aspects of firearm operation and ammunition reloading. | 06-21-2012 |
20140000446 | Adjustable Gas Cyclic Regulator for an Autoloading Firearm | 01-02-2014 |
20140076143 | Adjustable Gas Cyclic Regulator for an Autoloading Firearm - The invention includes a gas valve having an annular body with an inner surface defining a gas chamber and first and second annular end surfaces defining first and second openings of said gas chamber, the gas valve further having outer surface and at least one gas channel extending between the inner surface and the outer surface providing a gas communication path from the outer surface to the gas chamber, wherein said at least one gas channel is orientated to direct fluid egressing from the channel into the chamber along the inner surface. The invention further includes a regulator occupying a portion of the chamber to define a chamber operating volume and flowrate, the regulator having a at least one outer diameter corresponding to an inner diameter of the passage to substantially inhibit gas flow from passing through the second opening. | 03-20-2014 |
20140174285 | GAS CUT-OFF SYSTEM FOR FIREARMS - A gas cutoff system for use with a gas-operated firearm. The gas cutoff system includes a gas block affixed to the barrel and having a plurality of openings adjacent the barrel for receiving gas redirected from the barrel of the firearm upon firing. At least one gas cylinder is disposed within the gas block and includes a piston disposed within and moveable along the gas cylinder. A valve assembly is disposed within the gas cylinder adjacent to the at least one piston. The valve assembly includes a selectively closeable valve that can be actuated upon firing of the firearm when the volume/pressure of gas entering the gas block through the plurality of openings overcomes a biasing force of a spring so as to actuate movement of the valve within the gas cylinder. A portion of the valve is moved to a location blocking the openings through which the gas is entering the gas block to prevent excess gas from entering the gas operating system. | 06-26-2014 |
20140260942 | FIREARM TRIGGER MECHANISM, FIREARM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING A RATE OF THE FIREARM - A trigger mechanism for a firearm, the trigger mechanism having: a trigger for actuating a hammer of the trigger mechanism, wherein actuation of the trigger causes the hammer to advance to a firing position; and a release configured for movement between a first position and a second position, the release must be first actuated from the first position to the second position and thereafter from the second position to the first position in order to allow for the hammer to advance to the firing position. | 09-18-2014 |
089130000 | By regulating time of return of breech block | 1 |
20140230642 | RATE CONTROL MECHANISM - Certain embodiments disclose rate reducer systems and methods to reduce the cyclic rate of self-powered firearms. The reduction in cyclic rate is achieved by mechanically delaying the firing step in the cycle of functioning. This delay is achieved by temporarily latching an inertia weight at the rear of the recoil stroke while the recoiling parts return to battery (i.e. a firing position). When the recoiling parts go into battery, the inertia weight is released and urged forward. At the forward end of its travel, the inertia weight actuates the firing mechanism. | 08-21-2014 |
089131000 | By regulating time of release of hammer | 2 |
20110174148 | Firing Rate Reduction System for an Automatic Firearm - The present invention is a firing rate reduction system utilizing a slideable, independent sear disconnector. A straight channel, terminating at the rear end of the bolt carrier, for disconnector movement is created in the bolt carrier. Detents are provided to arrest movement at foreword and rearward limits. The force of inertia moves the independent disconnector into these extreme positions and creates a delay in firing time as additional time is required for the independent disconnector to reach final position. | 07-21-2011 |
20110303081 | Firing Rate Reduction System for an Automatic Firearm - The present invention is a firing rate reduction system utilizing a slideable, independent sear disconnector. A straight channel, terminating at the rear end of the bolt carrier, for disconnector movement is created in the bolt carrier. Detents are provided to arrest movement at foreword and rearward limits. The force of inertia moves the independent disconnector into these extreme positions and creates a delay in firing time as additional time is required for the independent disconnector to reach final position. | 12-15-2011 |