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...that Charles Goodyear performed some of his experiments on rubber while in debtor's prison? He was there so often he referred to it as his "hotel". Chronically in debt because of poor business sense and ill health, Goodyear depended on the generosity of friends and family. Even after he unlocked the secret to vulcanizing rubber, he was unable to improve his financial situation. When he died, his estate was $200,000 in debt.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8127485 | Gun with mounted sighting device A sighting device is mountable to a gun. The device includes a light source (preferably a laser), a power source connectable to the light source and a mount attachable to the gun so that the laser is juxtaposed either the top surface of the gun or a side surface of ... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8091267 | Gun-mounted sighting device A sighting device is mountable to a gun. The device includes a light source (preferably a laser), a power source connectable to the light source and a mount attachable to the gun so that the laser is juxtaposed either the top surface of the gun or a side surface of ... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8028461 | Switch for the control of weapon mounted electronic assemblies, a weapon having a control switch and a method for using weapon A switch assembly 16 which is selectively deployed upon a weapon and which normally causes electrical power to be communicated to a visible energy emission assembly 14 from a source of electrical power 90 and which requires positive actions to i... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8006428 | Gun-mounted sighting device A sighting device is mountable to a gun. The device includes a light source (preferably a laser), a power source connectable to the light source and a mount attachable to the gun so that the laser is juxtaposed either the top surface of the gun or a side surface of ... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7997023 | Gun with mounted sighting device A sighting device is mountable to a gun. The device includes a light source (preferably a laser), a power source connectable to the light source and a mount attachable to the gun so that the laser is juxtaposed either the top surface of the gun or a side surface of ... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7644530 | Sighting device for a firearm For a firearm sighting device with an electrical illumination device that can be turned on and off by means of a switch, the switch is embodied and arranged in or on the sighting device such that, for the conventional attachment of the sighting device on the firearm... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7584569 | Target illuminating assembly having integrated magazine tube and barrel clamp with laser sight A magazine tube and barrel clamp with integral target illuminator, wherein a laser module can be incorporated is provided for a firearm having a magazine tube and a barrel. The frame defines a clamping sleeve for substantially encircling the magazine tube and a barr... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7434346 | Sighting device for a firearm and firearm with an installation possibility for a sighting device A sighting device for a firearm exhibits a display device, which is a component of a measuring device for the distance to the target and which displays this target in the field of vision of the marksman. Of the other components of the measuring device, at least one ... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7421816 | Weapon sight The invention includes a sighting system for use with a firearm that has a telescopic sight, a laser rangefinder for providing the distance to the target, device(s) for receiving various inputs, a computing system that calculates the point of aim of the firearm's pr... | 09/09/2008 |
| RE40429 | Bore sight A laser bore sight (10) is disclosed hollow, outer housing (11) having an internally threaded, rear portion (14), and a threaded end cap (17) is sized and shaped to be threaded to the housing rear portion (14). The end cap (17 | 07/15/2008 |
| 7331137 | Laser pointer as auxiliary sight of firearm A laser pointer on a seat of a firearm as an auxiliary sight is disclosed. The pointer comprises a cylindrical housing comprising a forward aperture; a light emitting mechanism in the housing, the mechanism being adapted to emit laser beam through the aperture to im... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7332682 | Switches for electrical accessories A tail cap assembly for a light beam generator includes a jack, while a remote dual switch connected by a cable to a plug is removably connectable to the tail cap jack. The remote dual switch preferably includes a momentary tape switch and a pushbutton actuable CONS... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7313871 | Archery sight An improved laser sight apparatus that is capable of identifying and impinging several different targets at varying ranges from the shooter. In the preferred embodiment, the laser sight according to the present invention includes three lasers, each of which is pre-c... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7310903 | Accessory devices for firearms An accessory device for a firearm, a preferred embodiment comprising a housing, a light emitter assembly and a battery carried by the housing in circuit for energizing the light emitter assembly when switch actuated, and a tail cap switch device secured to the housi... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7305790 | Removable light assembly of pre-defined shape for a weapon A light assembly having a pre-defined shape is provided to be removably attached to a guide provided on a weapon. The light assembly comprises a housing provided with a reflector having a lamp at one end thereof and batteries for powering the lamp through a switch. ... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7304288 | Laser pulse counter Pulses of optical radiation are counted by a pulse counter in a way representative of its effects on tissue. An analog to digital converter digitizes detected optical radiation pulses and an integrator integrates the digitally detected pluses. The integrator has a t... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7292262 | Electronic firearm sight, and method of operating same A firearm sight can detect engagement of a firing pin with a cartridge, and can respond to this event by saving an image which shows a target and reticle at a point in time just prior to the detected event. An electronic reticle can be downloaded into the sight. The... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7273292 | Switches for firearm electrical accessories A tail cap assembly for a light beam generator includes a jack, while a remote switch connected by a cable to a plug is removably connectable to the tail cap jack. The tail cap assembly may also include a pushbutton switch. A remote tape switch may be contained in a... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7264143 | Aerosol product dispenser The apparatus is designed to dispense an aerosol product from a pressurized cylindrical cannister having a depressible nozzle at one end. The dispenser is pistol-shaped, formed of a generally cylindrical body and a downwardly extending handle with a trigger. The bod... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7260910 | Laser gunsight system for a firearm handgrip A laser sighting device for a firearm and a method for mounting a laser sighting device on a firearm. A laser sighting device for a firearm comprises a holder adapted to attach to the handgrip of the firearm such that the firearm may be held in a firing position by ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7260911 | In-line muzzle loader bore sight and maintenance system A firearm bore sighting system is described for in-line muzzle loaders which include a breach plug, the bore sighting system rotating into the breach plug threads and which may include a stop to locate the bore sighting system relative to the breach. ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7243454 | Integrated pressure switch pocket for a vertical fore grip A vertical fore grip for a firearm with an integrated pressure switch pocket. The vertical fore grip includes a body with internal storage cavity, a mount adapted to secure a firearm, a pocket for a pressure switch on the perimeter of the body, and a cap to secure a... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7216451 | Modular hand grip and rail assembly for firearms A modular hand grip for use on a firearm, the modular hand grip includes an upper portion, a lower portion and a coupling assembly. A rearward end of the upper portion is configured to engage a top portion of a barrel nut. Lug rails having gaps therein project from ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7117622 | Two-piece snap-on handgun magazine adapter A two-piece snap-on magazine adapter for a handgun. This magazine adapter provides a relatively continuous surface between the handgun and locked extended length magazine to afford the handgun user with a comfortable grip among other benefits. In the preferred embod... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7117624 | Accessory devices for firearms An accessory device for being mounted to a longitudinal rail carried by a firearm and accommodating longitudinal rails of different configurations. A preferred embodiment comprises a light beam generator including a housing, elongate members removably secured to the... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7114861 | Laser module with trimming capacity A laser module with trimming capacity has a base having an indented portion formed thereon so as to be non-annular in configuration. A lens is disposed inside the base. A laser diode is disposed inside the base and behind the lens. A printed circuit board electrical... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7076908 | Accessory mount for a firearm An accessory mount having a rail for removably mounting an accessory (such as a light beam generator) to a firearm, the accessory mount being removably secured to the firearm through utilization of an improved slide stop and pin combination, and positionally stabili... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7032342 | Magazine light A weapons magazine including a magazine body adapted for storing rounds therein, a biasing device for urging rounds out of the magazine body, a power source disposed in a portion of the magazine body, and a light mounted on a surface of the magazine body in electric... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6941693 | Paintball guns A paintball gun is disclosed which includes a data link for transferring data to and/or from a remote terminal. The link may be a contact or contactless one. A removable data carrier may be used. ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6931775 | Remote control module for a vehicle The invention is a remote control module for controlling the movement of a vehicle, the module for mounting on a rifle. The module includes a housing suitable for use as a forward handgrip for the rifle. A mechanism is included to mount the housing on the rifle in t... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6923652 | Nonverbal communication device and method This invention discloses a communication device to facilitate the communication abilities of speech-impaired individuals. In particular, the communication device is designed to offer those speech-impaired individuals with limited manual motor capacities the ability ... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6892488 | Illuminating recoil guide rod The present invention 10 discloses an illuminating recoil guide rod for use on a handgun 12 modified to include a highly illuminating LED or infrared light 26 for a night vision light source, a tilt or mercury switch 22 that will allow fo... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6868631 | Front sight night vision device A night vision device to mark the location of a front sight on a rifle or a modern bow includes a casing, a power source and a light emission device adapted to the front sight. Wherein, the casing contains the power source connected to the light emission device, and... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6817728 | Trigger apparatus of a gun that projects light A trigger apparatus of a light gun includes a main body, first to third rotation axes, a hammer receiving portion, and first to fourth lever portion. The first to third rotation axes are provided for the main body, a hammer receiving portion is provided in an upper ... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6671991 | Target illuminator for long gun An illumination device for a firearm having a first hand grip position adjacent to a trigger and a second hand grip forward of the first grip position and having a gripping surface. The device has a first hand grip position adjacent to a trigger for a fir... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6622414 | Bore sight A laser bore sight (10) is disclosed hollow, outer housing (11) having an internally threaded, rear portion (14), and a threaded end cap (17) is sized and shaped to be threaded to the housing rear portion (14). The end cap (17) includes a threaded, tubula... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6591536 | Method and apparatus for side of frame positioning of laser sights and LED illuminators This laser-sighting system can be constructed as a compact side module for use with a revolver or automatic pistol. Features on the side of the firearm such as the yoke screw and the other side plate screws of a revolver are used to secure this laser-sigh... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6571503 | Firearm mounted illumination device A firearm mounted illumination device whereby the device is mounted underneath the barrel of a firearm. The particular mounting point is the trigger guard of the weapon, eliminating the need to modify the weapon or to have an already existing mounting rai... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6526688 | Apparatus and method for actuating a weapon accessory by a laser sighting beam A system for actuating an accessory mounted on a weapon with the sighting light beam generated by a laser sighting device. A light probe, adapted to be mounted on the weapon proximate the optical pathway of a sighting beam of light generated by a laser si... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6385894 | Aiming device The present invention relates to a firearm aiming device and includes a camera mounted on a handgun for relaying images to a monitor carried on the torso of the user.... | 05/14/2002 |
