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US12693003 - Blast shield for the lens of a light source

Disclosed are implementations of a blast shield configured to protect the lens of a light source, such as a flashlight or laser illuminator, from carbon and other debris generated by the discharge of a firearm to which the light source is attached. The blast shield includes a sidewall positioned to shield the lens from carbon and debris discharged from the muzzle, from ports of a muzzle device, or from gaps between tines of a muzzle device affixed to the firearm.

US12693082 - Magazine catch for a firearm

A magazine catch for a firearm has a catch body, a leg extending longitudinally from the catch body to a distal end, where the leg has a first leg portion and a second leg portion spaced from one another by a longitudinal gap such that the second leg portion can flex independently of the first leg portion. A catch protrusion is on a distal end portion of the leg, where the longitudinal gap extends through the catch protrusion to define a first catch portion and a second catch portion. The magazine catch can be provided, for example, as a stand-alone component or component group, as part of a firearm, or in a parts kit for an existing firearm.

US12693083 - Bolt assembly for firearm

A modular two-piece bolt system for firearms with blowback actions provides a rear bolt piece which detachably couples to plural different front bolt pieces each of different mass. The front bolt pieces have a similar configuration and common coupling interface which forms an interlocked relationship with a complementary configured coupling interface on the rear bolt piece to prevent axial separation of the pieces when the action of the firearm is cycled. The system allows various front bolt pieces to be selected and used interchangeably with the rear bolt piece so that a front bolt piece of proper mass can be matched to the energy of ammunition to be fired. The front and rear bolt pieces when coupled define a continuous extended longitudinal passage which receives the rear breech end portion of the firearm barrel therethrough to reduce the projected length of the barrel.

US12693084 - Adjustable gas valve for firearm

Provided is an adjustable gas valve for use in a firearm gas block having a cylinder and piston. The valve includes valve body configured to associate with the cylinder and has an exhaust port. A regulator adjustably occludes between none and all of the exhaust port.

US12693085 - Accessory for a firearm, and firearm

The accessory ( 20 ) attaches to a firearm ( 15 ) of predetermined geometry including a casing ejection window ( 18 ) defining a path ( 19 ) of a casing ejected from the firearm upon firing. The accessory ( 1 ) comprises: a permanent magnet ( 21 ), and a support attached to the firearm, configured to position a surface of the permanent magnet in the path of the casing or tangentially to the path of the casing.

US12693086 - Manually assisted belt fed machine gun drum assembly

A cylindrical machine gun ammunition carrier drum device with hand crank and spindle, which allows operator to regulate belt-fed ammunition at a proper cyclic rate of fire and reload linked ammunition in an efficient, accelerated manner. This retract and release belt-fed ammunition method would provide proper tension and uniformity to the linked rounds, preventing the weapon from malfunctioning and improve cyclic dispersion of ammunition. This method applies to all calibers of belt-fed personal and crew-served automatic weapons. The external hand crank and internal spindle would work in unison to recover the belt if it is yanked from the cylindrical drum container prematurely. A flexible warning device ribbon connected by ammunition links would ensure all rounds are expended from within the drum when abridged from spindle to belt. Additionally, this internal warning device can be linked between belts at operator's preference.

US12693087 - Firearm trigger mechanism installation device and method

A tool for installing a fire control group in a lower receiver includes a pair of sides. The fire control group includes a set of trigger components and a set of hammer components. The first and second side each have an inner surface and an outer surface, and a recess is formed in each inner surface. When the first and second sides are assembled together, the inner surfaces of the sides contact each other and their recesses cooperate with each other to define a cavity within which the set of trigger components and the set of hammer components are at least partially arranged, the cavity having a bottom opening through which the fire control group may be withdrawn unobstructed by the first and second side. The tool also includes a flexible tie wrapped around the first and second sides for retaining the fire control group in a preloaded state.

US12693088 - Firearm side casing ejection assembly and related techniques

The techniques described herein relate to methods and apparatuses for casing ejection mechanisms. The firearm includes a lever, an adapter with a first hole and second hole, and a magazine inserted inside the first hole. The lever is configured to cause a casing to be ejected in a direction parallel to a plane along which the lever moves while ejecting the casing or at least partially toward a side of the firearm.

US12693089 - Bipod with sling stud mount

An interface for coupling a bipod to a sling stud of a firearm forend. The interface can include two pawls that pivot to release or grasp the sling stud. The pawls can be biased upward via a detent that rides within a vertical aperture in a pivot holder. The pivot holder can move up and down within a vertical aperture in a mounting plate of the interface, and via this movement the pawls may be forced open or closed. A bottom surface of one or both pawls can include an irregular surface different portions of which interface with a top of the detent depending on a vertical position of the pivot holder within the aperture in the mounting plate.

US12693090 - Active firearm recoil reduction system

The present invention relates to an active system configured to apply an active force to a portion of a firearm designed to contact a body of the firearm's operator, to reduce the perceived recoil of the firearm. The active system includes an actuation element capable of generating an active force, and systems for powering and selectively operating the actuation element.

US12693091 - Drop-in simulator for lower receiver and methods of making the same

Weapon simulators and components for a weapon simulator are provided. In particular, a lower receiver for a weapon simulator is provided. In preferred embodiments, the lower receiver comprises a first air pressure regulator contained within the lower receiver and a second air pressure regulator contained within the lower receiver and designed to supply a higher pressure compressed air than the first air pressure regulator. The first output of the first air pressure regulator controls the second output of the second air pressure regulator. The lower receiver is designed to have the higher pressure compressed air from the second air pressure regulator drive a simulation component.

US12693092 - Pressurized gas vessel and piercing mechanism

High pressure compressed gas pressure vessels and devices utilizing such vessels are disclosed herein. More particularly, aspects of the present invention are directed to high pressure (i.e., nitrogen or N2 based) pressurized gas cylinders with pierceable membranes recessed from the opening of the pressure vessel such that prior art piercing mechanisms cannot pierce the membrane for safety purposes. Additionally, aspects of the present invention are directed to pressurized gas operated devices with elongated pins for piercing pressure vessels with recessed pierceable membranes.

US12693093 - Hunting and carrying devices, assemblies, systems, and related methods

A device may include a back plate comprising one or more clip receivers and a plurality of slots. A plurality of straps may be included and may be configured to pass through the slots to releasably secure the back plate to a backpack. The one or more clip receivers may be configured to receive a clip to releasably secure a firearm to the back plate.

US12693094 - Adjustable archery bow sight

An archery sight with an elevation rail positioned at an angle to the mounting member permits the scope to be sighted for further distances. The scope includes a level positioned at the top of the central opening in the scope housing. A fiber optic cable is also positioned on top of the scope housing to gather the most light. A fiber optic cap can be slid over the fiber optic cable to adjust the amount of light exposure to the fiber optic cable.

US12693095 - Auxiliary device for calibrating aim point of firearm

The application discloses an auxiliary device for calibrating an aim point of a firearm, comprising a shell internally provided with a laser emitting assembly which emits visible light beams. One end of the shell is provided with a light emitting hole, an outer side wall of the other end of the shell is provided with a first frustum inclined plane, a limiting mechanism is arranged at an end portion, and central axes of the light emitting hole, the first frustum inclined plane and the limiting mechanism are coincident. According to the application, the aim point calibration of the firearm is completed by observing the light beams, which greatly improves efficiency.

US12693096 - Air defense system for anti-aircraft combat comprizing counter counter measures device to trigger the counter measure of the aircraft prior launching anti-aircraft missile at the aircraft

The invention refers to an air defense system comprising at least one counter countermeasures device, and at least one anti-aircraft weapon system and to an anti-aircraft combat method comprising said air defense system. The counter countermeasures device is configured for generating and emitting electromagnetic radiation of appropriate wavelengths, i.e. simulated missiles, that mimic real anti-aircraft missiles, and, in this way, the anti-aircraft missile launch warning and detection system (MLWDS) installed on aircrafts are deceived and the countermeasures are released. The operation of the counter countermeasures device and of the anti-aircraft weapon system, i.e. emitting of simulated missiles and launching of anti-aircraft missiles, is coordinated. The counter countermeasures device is implemented as a standalone device or is attached to or is integrated into the anti-aircraft weapon system. With the proposed air defense system and method, the efficiency of the anti-aircraft combat is highly improved, i.e. the probability of the target hit is highly improved.

US12693097 - Fast mounting device for multiple slot interfaces

Devices, assemblies, systems, and methods for providing a quick and easy accessory mounting device for mounting to a multiple slot interface, such as a multiple slot rail on a firearm. The mounting device/assembly allows for firearm accessories such as foregrips, bipods, scopes lights, bayonets, and the like, can be easily interchangeably attached to the multiple slot interface on the firearm. A wedge member having two wedge legs can be activated to move below the device/assembly and attach to a pair of slots in the multiple slot rail on the firearm. A torque screw can be also used to lock the wedge legs in place.

US12693098 - Mounting device

A mounting device for mounting a protective element, in particular on a vehicle, with a mounting element extending along a mounting axis, wherein the protective element can be mounted in a mounting plane via a screw connection with a defined tightening torque. The mounting element has a mounting surface which is arranged offset outwards in the axial direction relative to the mounting plane and on which an external load can be mounted via a second screw connection with a second tightening torque in such a way that the first and second tightening torques are independent of one another.

US12693099 - Archery tuning system

An archery tuning system comprises an archery target facility. The archery target facility has a frame providing an interior perimeter. The archery target facility has an optical sensor facility connected to the frame. The optical sensor facility is adapted to create optical information based on distance measurements from the interior perimeter to an archery projectile present within the interior perimeter of the frame. The archery target facility has a target processor adapted to calculate at least two intersection points of the archery projectile within the interior perimeter of the frame. The at least two intersection points are based on the optical information. The archery target facility has a target transmitter adapted to transmit intersection point information to a receiver. The archery tuning system comprises the receiver. The receiver includes a receiver processor adapted to generate resulting information based on the intersection point information.

US12693100 - Airsoft pellet collector

An airsoft pellet receptacle device. The device may comprise a hollow body having a tapered helical shape. The hollow body may comprise a first opening at a first end of the hollow body, and a second opening at a second end of the hollow body. A diameter of the hollow body may decrease from the first end to the second end. The device may further comprise a base component comprising a pellet inlet, a collection chamber, and a hollow path within the base component connecting the pellet inlet to the collection chamber. In some embodiments, the second end of the hollow body may be coupled to the pellet inlet of the base component. Pellets shot into the first opening may travel down the length of the hollow body and through the pellet inlet into the collection chamber for retrieval.

US12693102 - Deflagration device for underwater unexploded ordnance

An unexploded ordnance (UXO) mitigation device of the present invention includes an energy-focusing guide formed with deflagration chamber, and an upper housing connected to the energy-focusing guide. The upper housing is formed with an opening and a tapered void, so that the opening merges into the tapered void, and the tapered void merges into the deflagration chamber. An initiator is inserted into the opening and an energetic charge is placed into the tapered void in contact with the initiator. A snorkel can be attached to the upper housing to establish a transient chamber, which allows for complete detonation of the energetic charge. The complete detonation causes conversion of gas in the deflagration chamber to ionize into a plasma having a wave velocity sufficient for the plasma to deflagrate the UXO.

US12693103 - Assembly, container and system for storing and transporting explosive devices

Embodiments pertain to a protective packaging assembly configured to be placed within a container and for receiving a plurality of explosive devices, the protecting packaging assembly comprising: a protective holder unit comprising: a plurality of receiving spaces which are arranged at different heights relative to each other with respect to a reference plane. The plurality of receiving spaces may have a mating profile that matches a profile portion of at least one of the plurality of the explosive devices to be placed in the plurality of receiving spaces.

US12693104 - Emergency rescue shaped charge cutting device with life detection function

Disclosed is an emergency rescue shaped charge cutting device with life detection function including a life detection device and a shaped charge cutting device body. The life detection device body is arranged on the inner or outer side of the shaped charge cutting device body. The shaped charge cutting device body includes a protective cover, a shaped charge cutting rope and a fuze system. The shaped charge cutting rope is embedded in the front side of the protective cover, and the detonating end of the fuze system penetrates into the interior of the protective cover from the rear side of the protective cover to be connected to the shaped charge cutting rope. Accordingly, the life detection device may be combined with the shaped charge cutting device to detect living beings and achieve precise blasting, thereby coordinating operation of the two devices and improving rescue efficiency.

US12693516 - Aperture extender for autocollimators and telescopes having index-matching gel or fluid between prism facets

The disclosure introduces a technique to expand the aperture of an optical system like an Autocollimator by interconnecting two or more rhomboidal prisms in a sequential manner. This method involves securing the initial rhomboid to the autocollimator's aperture using a rotating component at its base. Subsequently, a second rotating component is attached to the exit end of the first rhomboid, enabling individual rotation for both rhomboids. These prisms are coated with distinct partial mirror coatings. The processing of the reflected image from these rhomboids are conducted to ascertain the deviation in the line of sight caused by their presence and positioning. A microprocessor computes the measurement of the back reflected beams concerning the rhomboids' positions, determining beam deviations resulting from imperfections in the manufacturing of the rhomboids. The identified imperfections are employed to rectify the outcomes derived from the assembly of rhomboids, ensuring heightened precision in the collected data.

US12693517 - Viewing optic with an integrated display system

The disclosure relates to a viewing optic. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic having an integrated display system. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic having an integrated display system for generating images that are projected into the first focal plane of an optical system.

US12696424 - Passive, porous, phase-change cold plate

A cold plate is disclosed for cooling electronics within a missile. The cold plate includes a housing enclosing a compartment. An outlet manifold is inside the compartment. A wick is inside the compartment and is adjacent to the outlet manifold. A liquid inlet is fluidically connected to the wick. A vapor outlet fluidically connects the outlet manifold to atmosphere or space.

USD1137501 - Firearm magazine

USD1137503 - Handgun

US12685383 - Carrying device and method for handling a carrying device

A carrying device ( 10 ) comprises one or more storage pouches ( 12 ), at least one shoulder strap ( 14 ), intended for carrying, connected to the storage pouch. An attachment member ( 20 ) is intended for attachment of a long narrow object ( 3 ) and comprises a first part ( 21 ) and a second part ( 22 ), being releasable from one another. The first and second parts have a respective connecting end and a respective fixation end. The connecting ends are configured to receive and lock one another. The fixation end of the second part is configured to allow attachment to a long narrow object ( 3 ). The fixation end of the first part is fastened on the storage pouch, the shoulder strap or a frame, at a position proximally behind one of the shoulders ( 4 ), thereby allowing freedom of when said long narrow object is secured. A method for handling a carrying device is also disclosed.

US12686497 - Aircraft seat with multidirectionally adjustable wing armor

An armored seating assembly for a rotorcraft or other aircraft (e.g., for a pilot or operator) includes a wing armor panel capable of rotational and vertical movement relative to the seat base when adjusted by the operator. For example, a carriage attached to the armor panel translates along a carriage slot in the seat base, stabilized in the carriage slot by orthogonal sets of bearings (e.g., lateral bearings and longitudinal bearings) and allowing the wing armor panel to be vertically adjusted relative to the seat base (e.g., to accommodate pilots of varying heights). The armor panel is coupled to the carriage by hinges allowing the panel to pivot or rotate away from the seat base, in order to facilitate entry to and egress from the seat.

US12687353 - Firearm bolt assembly

A bolt assembly that includes a bolt defining at least one bolt opening and an extractor that is configured to pivot relative to the bolt. The extractor may define at least one extractor opening. The bolt assembly may include a pin positioned within the at least one bolt opening and the at least one extractor opening. The bolt assembly may include a retainer that is positioned inward relative to an exterior surface of the bolt assembly. The retainer may be removably coupled to the pin.

US12687354 - Bolt action firearm

A bolt action firearm has an ejector element movable between a forward position in which a portion of the ejector element protrudes from the bolt face and a rearward position rear of the forward position, an ejector restraint element operable in a restraining position to restrain the ejector element to the rearward position and in a release position to enable movement of the ejector element from the rearward position to the forward position, an actuator movable between a first position and a second position such that seating a cartridge case head in an aligned position motivates the actuator from the first position to the second position, and a linkage connecting the actuator to the ejector restraint element and operable in response to movement of the actuator from the first position to the second position to enable movement of the ejector element from the rearward position to the forward position.

US12687355 - Firearm with integrated lower receiver components

Firearms with integrated lower receiver components have a bolt hold open element movably connected to a frame to the rear of a magazine well and configured to move between a protruding position operable to restrain a bolt assembly rearward of the magazine well, and a retracted position operable to enable the bolt assembly to move forward beyond a rear portion of the magazine well, an elongated link connected to the bolt hold open element, a forward portion of the elongated link extending forward of the magazine well and having an actuator portion extending above the magazine well and configured to be actuated by a magazine follower, the elongated link having a first elongated portion received by the frame to rotate, the elongated link having an arm extending laterally from the first elongated portion and having a free end movable between an elevated and lowered position and including the actuator portion.

US12687356 - Base recovery device and gun equipped with such a device

A base recovery device and a gun equipped with such a device includes a structure extendable between a non-spread out state and a spread out state and having a base-receiving opening delimited by first and second arms parallel to each other, at least one lever which pivots and supports the second arm, and a mechanism for moving the lever. The mechanism includes an actuating member, a drive assembly and a clutch assembly arranged such that at least one lever is automatically moved to an unfolded position, in which the structure is in the spread out state, when the breechblock is moved from closed position to open position during the gun recovery stroke, and such that at least one lever is automatically moved to a folded up position, in which the structure is in the non-spread out state, before the end of the recovery stroke and independently of the breechblock movement.

US12687357 - Weapon usage monitoring system having a signal processing module that determines a discharge event

A system for providing discharge monitoring of a firearm includes an event detection module and a signal processing module. The event detection module can have at least one sensor that senses an acceleration and generates an acceleration signal. The signal processing module receives the acceleration signal. The signal processing module can be configured to determine whether the acceleration signal is a discharge event and generate an event detection signal based on the determination. The signal processing module can further be configured to maintain a shot count of the firearm based on the determination that the event detection signal is a discharge event.

US12687358 - Weapon usage monitoring system having discharge event monitoring with zero radio signal emission

A system for providing discharge monitoring of a firearm includes an event detection module and a signal processing module. The event detection module can have at least one sensor that senses an acceleration and generates an acceleration signal. The signal processing module can receive the acceleration signal. The signal processing module can be configured to determine whether the acceleration signal is a discharge event and generate an event detection signal based on the determination. The signal processing module can further store event data based on the acceleration signal and maintain a shot count of the firearm based on the determination that the event detection signal is a discharge event. The event detection module can selectively communicate the event data wirelessly to a server device.

US12687359 - Systems and techniques for managing a fleet of user-authenticated guns

The present disclosure provides systems and techniques for managing a fleet of user-authenticated guns. A device, such as a configuration device, may determine that an administrator is authorized to configure a gun. The device may generate a user interface including multiple digital assets, where each digital asset of the multiple digital assets represents a respective human user. The device may collect user input from the administrator indicating that a human user, represented by a digital asset of the multiple digital assets, is selected as an authorized operator of the gun. The device may generate a configuration message and transmit the configuration message to the gun, where the configuration message is designed to configure the gun to allow the human user to operate the gun and prevent other human users from operating the gun.

US12687360 - Chamber obstruction device for firearm

A device includes a locking mechanism that transitions between a locked state and an unlocked state. The locking mechanism has a first depressible member that actuates in a first direction and second depressible members that actuate in a second direction different than the first direction. Fastening mechanisms that secure the second depressible members to the device. A cover transitions between a first position in which the fastening mechanisms are obstructed and a second position in which the fastening mechanisms are unobstructed. The cover transitions from the first position to the second position in the unlocked state of the locking mechanism. A slide engages with the cover and permits transitioning of the cover from the first position to the second position.

US12687361 - Trigger assembly for a firearm

A trigger assembly for a firearm has a frame, a trigger element pivotally connected to the frame and having a trigger lever operable for movement between a forward released position and a rearward actuated position, a hammer pivotally connected to the frame and movable between a cocked position and a striking position, a shroud element pivotally connected to the frame and having a shroud lever operable for movement between a forward disabling position and a rearward enabling position, a link pivotally connected to the frame and having a first portion operably interfacing the reciprocating action element and a second portion operably interfacing the shroud element, and the link being operable when the reciprocating action element moves from the rear recoil position to the forward battery position to motivate the shroud element from the rearward enabling position to the forward disabling position.

US12687362 - Multidirectional trigger mechanism

A trigger mechanism that, in various examples, may be configured to pivot or rotate in multiple directions, enabling actuation along multiple axes or planes of motion consistent with natural finger movement. For instance, a trigger may be supported or otherwise connected to a host device—such as a firearm, tool, or other manually actuated mechanism—in a manner that permits movement in multiple directions or rotation about multiple axes, allowing the trigger pull to follow the natural motion path of a user's finger. In some examples, the trigger mechanism may actuate when the trigger reaches one or more defined actuation points or when a threshold level of force is applied—regardless of the trigger's motion path. In this way, the trigger mechanisms of the present disclosure may accommodate the unique trigger pull motions of different users, regardless of hand position, technique, or training level.

US12687363 - Firearm accessory system and device

A firearm compensator includes an upper section comprising a lower section. The upper section has vents and a muzzle. The lower section, connected to the upper section, includes attachment ports. A mount is removably attached to the firearm compensator and includes a platform and one or more support. The platform includes one or more coupling points. One or more supports are attached to the platform. The one or more supports include one or more coupling points removably attached to the one or more attachment ports of the firearm compressor. A system includes a firearm compensator and a thumb rest. The thumb includes an arm comprising a stage, and one or more arm junction points.

US12687364 - Mount assembly for a firearm

A firearm or firearm retrofit assembly may include a compensation assembly to receive gas expelled from a muzzle of a barrel or an egress in a length of the barrel. The compensation assembly may include one or more gas flow-directing sections to tune the flow of gas through the compensation assembly, which may reduce recoil. Other embodiments may be disclosed and/or claimed.

US12687365 - Heat protective sleeve

A heat protective sleeve includes a body being a sleeve extending along a longitudinal direction, and comprising a triply periodic minimal surfaces (TPMS) structure between an inner diameter of the body and an outer diameter of the body. The TPMS structure has open spaces in communication with ambient air at the outer diameter of the body, and the inner diameter of the body is configured to contact a surface adjacent to the inner diameter. A strip extends along the longitudinal direction on a portion of the body. The strip is a same material as the TPMS structure, and the material of the strip is solid and without holes through it.

US12687366 - Cleaning apparatus for sealed firearm suppressor

A cleaning apparatus for internally cleaning firearm suppressors is disclosed. The cleaning apparatus includes a reservoir configured to contain a cleaning fluid, a pump in fluid communication with the reservoir, and a spray tube coupled to the pump and dimensioned to be insertable within a firearm suppressor. The spray tube includes a sealed distal end and a plurality of apertures arranged to discharge pressurized fluid radially outward, with alternating patterns along opposing sides. A fluid return system collects the discharged fluid and recirculates it to the reservoir via a fluid return connector positioned above the reservoir floor to minimize particulate intake. The apparatus may include a cylindrical reservoir supported by a base housing, compression fittings, a removable lid, electrical controls, and an accessible drain assembly. A support structure holds the suppressor in a vertical orientation with drainage clearance. The system enables efficient, contained, and repeatable internal cleaning of firearm suppressors.

US12687367 - Projectile impact simulation device

A projectile impact simulation device comprising a housing, a mounting attachment, at least two high-voltage pins, and a shock zone. The housing has a circuit board electrically coupled to high-voltage receptacles that are configured to receive a first end of a high-voltage pin. The housing also has a back surface configured to rest adjacent to a user when the user wears the device. The mounting attachment is coupled to the back surface and configured to couple the device to the user. The high-voltage pins are embedded within the housing and configured to couple with the high-voltage receptacles. Two contact pads exposed on the back surface each have an electrical contact coupled with the high-voltage pins. When a voltage differential is applied across the contact pads, the device is configured to cause an electric arc in the shock zone. When the device is worn by a user, the electric arc shocks the user.

US12687368 - Device and systems for a semi-automatic crossbow

The disclosed technology includes a semi-automatic crossbow having a stock, a plurality of limbs, a drawstring, a bolt feeder, a barrel, a draw assembly, and a release. The draw assembly can be configured to automatically move the drawstring to a cocked position and the release can include a trigger and be configured to release the drawstring when the trigger is actuated. The disclosed technology can further include a truck configured to engage the drawstring and a bolt such that the bolt can be propelled forward by the truck when the drawstring is released by the release.

US12687369 - Archery release

An archery release includes a hook that receives a force from a hook resilient member to help push the hook away from a moon when the archery release is moved to a released position. The archery release may comprise a body that includes a plurality of finger engagement surfaces, and a release extension that extends outward from between a first finger engagement surface and a second engagement surface. The archery release may also include a head pivotally connected to the release extension, a moon pivotally attached to the release extension, where the moon comprises a generally curved upper surface, a hook pivotally connected to the head, where the hook comprises a hook-shaped portion and a lower engaging surface, and a hook resilient member that applies a force to the hook.

US12687370 - Operational structure and methods for torsion-driven, counter acting block and tackle type energy storage and deployment systems

An operating system of an arrow launching device utilizes the combination of a speed-limited winch together with a nock-release and passive fall away arrow rest within torsion-driven compact arrow launching devices that employ counter-acting block and tackle propulsion. The system enables a novel method of cocking, firing and de-cocking that improves safety, enhances reliability and increases efficiency.

US12687371 - Air gun with onboard electric pump

The present disclosure provides an air gun, including: an air tube assembly; an onboard electric pump assembly mounted within the air gun and connected to the air tube assembly, where the onboard electric pump assembly is configured to charge high-pressure air into the air tube assembly; a valve assembly configured to control air flow and pressure within the air tube assembly; a firing mechanism assembly operable by a user of the air gun; and an air release valve assembly located between the air tube assembly and the firing mechanism assembly. When the user operates the firing mechanism assembly, the air release valve assembly is automatically triggered by the firing mechanism assembly to release the high-pressure air in the air tube assembly to project pellets.

US12687372 - Throwing weapon

A throwing weapon ( 100 ) is described as comprising: a central portion ( 105 ) mainly ex-tending along a predetermined longitudinal axis (Y), a pair of first sharp portions ( 130, 135 ), which respectively extend from the opposite axial ends ( 110, 115 ) of the central portion ( 105 ) in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis (Y), and a pair of second sharp portions ( 150, 155 ), which protrude transversely from the central portion ( 105 ), wherein said second sharp portions ( 150, 155 ) extend from opposite parts of the central portion ( 105 ), in directions orthogonal to the longitudinal axis (Y), and are mutually off-set along the longitudinal axis (Y) itself.

US12687373 - Stock for a small arms weapon, recoil reduction system, and method

A stock ( 28 ) for a small arms weapon is disclosed. The stock may include a recoil reduction system ( 40 ). The recoil reduction system ( 4 ) may include a drive assembly ( 46 ) and a recoil force storage apparatus ( 48 ). The drive assembly ( 46 ) may include a latch bolt ( 44 ), a pin carrier ( 50 ) and a drive link ( 52 ). The recoil force storage apparatus may include a rocker (or lever arm) ( 54 ) and a recoil force storage device ( 56 ). The recoil force storage device may include a strut assembly ( 222 ). The strut assembly may include a coil spring ( 228 ). The recoil force reduction system may include three selectable operational modes. Each operational mode may provide a different level of recoil reduction (e.g., high, medium, and low).

US12687374 - Modular pistol

A modular pistol has a frame having an elongated grip portion, a linear grip interface on the elongated grip portion, a first element configured to slidably engage a first portion of the linear grip interface, and a second element configured to slidably engage a second portion of the linear grip interface. The linear grip interface may be a track having a constant cross-sectional profile. The linear grip interface may be on a rear portion of the elongated grip portion. The first element may be configured to slide over the second portion of the linear grip interface and reside on the first portion of the linear grip interface. The first and second elements may abut each other. The first element may be a beavertail. The second element may be a backstrap. The first and second elements may each have a flush contoured surface continuous with each other.

US12687375 - Ballistic shield

A shield system comprises a protective shield body, a first accessory and a second accessory. The shield body comprises a shield panel provided with an edging, the shield panel having a first and second face defining a threat side in a threat direction and a protected side in a protected direction opposite the threat side and threat direction, respectively and having opposite panel edges, the edging covering at least part of the panel edges. The edging of the shield body comprises connectors operably connected with each other. The first and second accessories are operably connectable or connected with each other via the connectors for power and/or a signal transfer from the first accessory to the second accessory and/or back via the connectors.

US12687376 - Method, computer program, and device for identifying hit location of dart pin

Disclosed is a computer program stored in a computer-readable storage medium, the computer program providing a dart pin hit location identification method when being executed by one or more control units of a dart game device, the method including: obtaining at least two dart target photographing images in response to a dart pin throw, in which the dart target photographing image includes an image of a dart target and at least one dart pin hitting the dart target; and generating, by a dart pin location identification network model, hit location information of the at least one dart pin based on the at least two dart target photographing images.

US12687377 - Smart shell

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a smart shell mounted on a gun barrel having a rifle formed on an inner circumference, and formed to hit a military target area by using a plurality of scattering pieces includes: a warhead part having the scattering pieces embedded therein; a cover part having one or more grooves provided on an outer circumference and coupled to cover the warhead part, and separated from the warhead part by a difference in rotational speed relative to the warhead part when close to the target area; and a propulsion part providing a propulsion force to the warhead part.

US12687378 - Actuation mechanism for actuating a device and method for actuating a device

An actuating mechanism including: a base having a helically shaped passage; a movable mass having a helically shaped projection, a first surface of the helically shaped projection mating with a corresponding second surface of the helically shaped passage; and a spring biasing the first surface against the second surface when the base is not being accelerated. Wherein the helically shaped passage, the helically shaped projection and the spring are configured to maintain the helically shaped projection in a first portion of the helically shaped passage upon the base experiencing a first acceleration profile having a first magnitude and a first duration and allow the mass to move to a second portion of the helically shaped passage upon the base experiencing a second acceleration profile having a second acceleration lower than the first acceleration and a second duration greater than the first duration.

US12687379 - Blast determination system

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