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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8128766 | Bismuth oxide primer composition A priming mixture is provided having a primary explosive and an oxidizer system containing bismuth oxide. The priming mixture generally is applicable to any application or device that employs ignition of a propellant or fuel, including, but not limited to, air bag g... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8112930 | Firearm with enhanced corrosion and wear resistance properties This invention encompasses articles, compositions, and methods that provide enhanced corrosion resistance and wear resistance to firearms, firearm components, and firearm accessories. In one aspect, for example, a substrate comprising a firearm component is coated w... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8109194 | Clamped gas block for barrel A gas block clamping apparatus for a firearm includes a plurality of sections, each including a shaped upper section, and a lower cylindrical section to which the shaped upper section is attached. A plurality of clamp sections are symmetrically disposed on opposite ... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8109025 | Trigger engagement link for firearm A fire control assembly for a firearm includes a trigger engagement link comprising a forward end, a rearward end, and an intermediate portion. The fire control assembly further includes a sear including a bottom portion engageable with the intermediate portion of t... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8061260 | Gas plug retention and removal device A gas plug retention and removal device for a gas operating system of a firearm. The gas operating system can include a gas block comprising a front end, a rear end, a gas block bore defined between the front and rear ends, and at least one cam engagement surface. A... | 11/22/2011 |
| 7946214 | Gas system for firearms A piston assembly is provided for a gas-operated firearm of the type having a chamber and a barrel. The piston assembly includes a gas expansion housing and a piston mounted within the gas expansion housing. An annular recess is formed in the outer wall of the pisto... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7941955 | Pivoting, non-detachable magazine An improved firearm including a non-detachable, pivoting magazine is disclosed. The magazine is pivotally attached at its rear end to a sliding arm. The sliding arm is slidably retained within the magazine well of the firearm. The sliding arm is configured to move u... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7866079 | Modular barrel assembly A modular barrel assembly for firearms that includes a breech section formed from a high-strength material and a barrel section. the barrel section generally is formed separately from the breech section and can be formed from a different, lighter-weight material. On... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7814695 | Composite receiver for firearms A composite receiver for a firearm having a skeletonized body formed from a metal and having a series of ports formed therein. A cover shell is applied over the receiver body to cover and substantially seal the ports. ... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7775149 | Action rate control system An action rate control system for a gas operated firearm that includes an action sleeve and an action rate control cylinder. The action sleeve moves in a rearward direction in response to a volume of combustion gases that are generated during firing of the firearm a... | 08/17/2010 |
| D598516 | Barrel | 08/18/2009 |
| 7533598 | Shell stripper assembly A shell stripper assembly includes a shell stripper, a stripper guide, a stripper guide plate, and a magazine insert. The shell stripper strips the top round from the firearm magazine so that it can be picked up by the firearm breech bolt. The shell stripper slides ... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7516570 | Firing pin assembly A firing pin assembly is provided that includes a firing pin and a firing pin shaft. The firing pin is received in a slot of the end of the firing pin shaft to be retained therein with a spring retaining sleeve, a main spring, and a mainspring sleeve. The firing pin... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7334364 | Process for imprinting a composite ventilated rib A method of forming a composite rib for the barrel of a firearm is provided. The method generally includes aligning composite material and a release layer and directing the combination of materials through a die. The release layer is removed from the intermediate ri... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7219461 | Bolt assembly with locking system A locking system for firearms including a locking ring rotatably mounted to a bolt. As the bolt is moved through a bolt slide, the locking ring engages a cam member, which causes the locking ring to rotate about the bolt, which can remain fixed against rotation.... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7201104 | Lead attached sabot slug A sabot and a firearm round for a firearm. The sabot includes a compression section defining a payload receiving chamber. The payload chamber receives a slug to form the firearm round. Additionally, the sabot includes a solid section connected to the compression sec... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7188444 | Firearm orientation and drop sensor system A sensor system for detecting jarring, acceleration or other application of force to a firearm, and/or movement of the firearm into an undesired orientation, which includes a sensor array mounted to a firearm. The sensor array detects the excessive acceleration and/... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7181880 | Roller sear/hammer interface for firearms A roller sear/hammer interface for a firearm. The sear has a roller rotatably mounted between two side plates forming a portion of the sear body. As the trigger is moved, a linkage connecting the trigger and sear causes the sear to pivot rearward such that the rolle... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7162823 | Firearm stock connector A stock connector allows for secure attachment of various stocks to firearm receivers. The stocks can be changed out easily and quickly in the field, without the use of specialized tools. ... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7143537 | Firing pin assembly A firing pin assembly is provided that includes a firing pin and a firing pin shaft. The firing pin is received in a slot of the end of the firing pin shaft to be retained therein with a spring retaining sleeve, a main spring, and a main spring sleeve. The firing pi... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7131366 | Actuator assembly A trigger actuator having a substantially unitary structure with a measuring device mounted thereon to detect the application of force to the trigger. In response, the measuring device generates a trigger signal. A compensating system detects additional or undesirab... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7107715 | Bolt assembly with locking system A locking system for firearms including a locking ring rotatably mounted to a bolt. As the bolt is moved through a bolt slide, the locking ring engages a cam member, which causes the locking ring to rotate about the bolt, which can remain fixed against rotation.... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7059078 | Process for imprinting a composite ventilated rib A method of forming a composite rib for the barrel of a firearm is provided. The method generally includes aligning composite material and a release layer and directing the combination of materials through a die. The release layer is removed from the intermediate ri... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7047685 | Fire control adjustment system An adjustable fire control for firearms having as series of adjustable engagement settings between the sear and the trigger, including a trigger engagement adjustment including a preset engagement and an adjustable engagement for setting the amount of displacement o... | 05/23/2006 |
| RE38794 | Electronic firearm and process for controlling an electronic firearm Electronic firearm for firing electrically activated ammunition comprising a system control means for controlling and regulating firing, diagnostic functions, power consumption, and a process for operating the firearm. ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6892647 | Lead free powdered metal projectiles Lead free projectiles having a density less than lead, including preferred embodiments comprising a low ductility metal powder and a high ductility metal powder. ... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6669898 | Preparation of articles using metal injection molding A process for preparation of molded articles, such as golf club heads, by metal injection molding and the resulting product.... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6668700 | Actuator assembly A trigger actuator having a substantially unitary structure with a measuring device mounted thereon to detect the application of force to the trigger. In response, the measuring device generates a trigger signal. A compensating system detects additional o... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6651542 | Actuator assembly A trigger actuator having a substantially unitary structure with a measuring device mounted thereon to detect the application of force to the trigger. In response, the measuring device generates a trigger signal. A compensating system detects additional o... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6305115 | Gel recoil pad The present invention relates to a recoil pad for a firearm. The recoil pad includes a solid viscoelastic core, preferably formed using a polymer gel, and having a cross sectional shape substantially similar to that of the stock to which the recoil pad is... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6256921 | One-piece synthetic undercarriage The present invention is a shotgun undercarriage, for use in conjunction with a top receiver, barrel, fire control, carrier assembly, magazine assembly, and action system. The undercarriage has an integral and unitary stock, bottom receiver and forearm. T... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6256917 | Lockable safety for firearms A lockable safety mechanism for use in a wide variety of firearms and moveable among a safe position, a fire position, and a safe and locked position.... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6240670 | Locking mechanism for firearms A locking mechanism for use in a wide variety of firearms to assist in securing the firearm from unauthorized use, the locking mechanism being rotatable between an unlocked position where it allows movement of the firing pin and a locked position where it... | 06/05/2001 |