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Assignee: RA Brands, L.L.C.


Location: Madison, NC
No. of patents: 33

NumberTitleIssue Date
8128766Bismuth 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
8112930Firearm 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
8109194Clamped 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
8109025Trigger 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
8061260Gas 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
7946214Gas 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
7941955Pivoting, 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
7866079Modular 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
7814695Composite 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
7775149Action 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
D598516Barrel
08/18/2009
7533598Shell 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
7516570Firing 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
7334364Process 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
7219461Bolt 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
7201104Lead 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
7188444Firearm 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
7181880Roller 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
7162823Firearm 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
7143537Firing 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
7131366Actuator 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
7107715Bolt 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
7059078Process 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
7047685Fire 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
RE38794Electronic 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
6892647Lead 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
6669898Preparation 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
6668700Actuator 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
6651542Actuator 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
6305115Gel 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
6256921One-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
6256917Lockable 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
6240670Locking 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
 
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