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US12723845 - Methods and device for autonomous missile control

The present disclosure provides methods for controlling a guided missile to account for environmental uncertainties and maintain optimal mission performance and minimize error in hitting a defined target anywhere on Earth. First, sensors collect data about the missile's environment, passing the information to storage in the missile's database and processor. Second, the missile's processor manipulates the database with a deep reinforcement learning algorithm producing instructions. Third, the instructions command the missile's control system for optimal control, target engagement, and impact by manipulating the missile's thrust vectors for guidance. In short, the disclosure provides methods for autonomous missile control which command the missile from launch to target with certainty regardless of weather conditions, environment dynamics, or defensive missile interference.

US12723846 - Accessory mounting attachment for rifle

An accessory mounting attachment for repeatable precise alignment on a rifle has a mounting section with a top rail. The mounting section has a forward portion with a rear sight leg configured for a pivotable mounting to a rear sight base on the rifle, and a rearward portion with a lock down assembly configured to fix the mounting section to a connecting lug at a rear of a receiver of the rifle. The lock down assembly includes an eccentric element, a lug latching frame, and a coupling element connecting the two. Rotation of the eccentric element by a lever section causes the lug latching frame to move vertically and engage/latch with the connecting lug, so that the accessory mounting attachment is consistently and securely fixed in a same position relative to a barrel of the rifle, which keeps a sighting device attached to the top rail zeroed to the rifle.

US12723847 - Anti-skip ballistic protector

An anti-skip ballistic protector is provided, including a ballistic panel having a front face, a rear face, and an upper end. A portion of the upper end of the ballistic panel is folded and secured to the front face of the ballistic panel to provide a raised edge configured to stop a flying projectile. The upper end is heat-sealed and stitched to the front face of the ballistic panel, and in some examples, the ballistic panel includes a ply of ballistic material. The ballistic panel is either removably attached to the ballistic garment or included with the ballistic garment.

US12723848 - Compact collapsible ballistic body armor system

A collapsible ballistic body armor system having a linear arrangement of two to four armor panels in a deployment condition defining a rectangular prism array of armor panels shielding the front of the user. Each adjacent armor panel is interconnected along their respective edges by a hinge connection so that the collapsible ballistic body armor system is movable between the deployment condition and a folded position. In the deployment condition, a cover panel pivotably attached to each armor panel pivots to cover a gap between each adjacent armor panel. The system provides a neck strap from which initial deployment may be achieved under the urging of gravity.

US12723849 - Shooting color-changing target paper and manufacturing process thereof

The present disclosure provides a shooting color-changing target paper and a manufacturing process thereof, comprising a substrate paper layer, a BOPP optical film layer which is provided above the substrate paper layer and a UV-printing ink layer which is provided above the BOPP optical film layer. The manufacturing process comprises: S 1 : preparing a substrate; S 2 : attaching a BOPP optical film; S 3 : placing the substrate on a printing device; S 4 : printing a target paper pattern; S 5 : curing with a UV lamp; and S 6 : packaging a finished product. According to the present disclosure, the BOPP optical film layer is attached to the substrate paper and then the target paper pattern is printed on the optical film through UV without repeated printing. By drying and curing the ink through the UV lamp, the produced target paper may be immediately packaged for use without ventilation and drying, resulting in a higher production efficiency.

US12723850 - Popper target system

A falling plate target system has a base having an elongated frame having a length, a forward end, and a rearward end, a target plate pivoted to the base frame and configured to be set in a generally upright position to fall rearwardly to a down position when struck on a front surface thereof, and an extension frame with an impact pad. The extension frame is foldably mounted to the base frame and movable between an extended position and a folded position. The extended position locates the impact pad rearward of the base frame to be contacted by the target plate when it falls to the down position. The impact pad isolates impact forces of the target plate from the base frame.

US12723851 - Swinging target device

A swinging target device has a stand, an arm having a first end and a second end and pivoted to the stand between the first and second ends for pivoting movement about a primary pivot axis. A first target assembly is pivoted to the first end of the arm for pivoting movement about a first secondary pivot axis, and a second target assembly is pivoted to the second end of the arm for pivoting movement about a second secondary pivot axis.

US12723852 - Shooting range

The invention relates to high performance sport and can be used for carrying out training events and competitions. The technical result consists in the creation of a simple shooting range for developing and consolidating proper skills for combined running and shooting races using a laser pistol and laser targets. The present shooting range comprises a mobile modular disassemblable structure consisting of a firing line, a target line, and a system for video recording shots fired, wherein the firing line is configured from a set of individual modules joined to form a single linear structure and being a disassemblable modular structure consisting of a frame with a roof and protective side walls for each module, the side pieces of the frame being connected to one another by two cross-pieces arranged in two tiers.

US12723853 - Arrow nock assembly having visual indication members

An arrow nock assembly operably coupled into the shaft of an arrow wherein the present invention is configured to provide a trail of visual indication members that are deposited onto the ground in order to facilitate location of an animal shot with the arrow having the arrow nock assembly of the present invention. The present invention includes a body having a first portion and a second portion integrally formed. The second portion includes a wall member defining an annular shape thereof and has a cavity. A collar member is movably coupled to the second portion of the body providing either coverage or exposure of openings formed in the wall of the second portion. A stem member is integrally formed with the second portion and extends outward therefrom. The stem member includes an interior volume and is configured to receive and store visual indication members.

US12723854 - Broadhead

A broadhead has at least two overlapping blades received within an elongated groove, each blade having a blade extension, the blades are able to pivot without interference.

US12723855 - Practice weighted insert for firearm magazine

A weighted safety-insert for a magazine of a firearm. The safety-insert includes a body and a slidable portion. The body includes a protrusion extending downwardly from a bottom surface, and a channel extends within each of first and second side walls. A pair of flanges extend outwardly from the side walls, adjacent the bottom surface. The slidable portion, includes a top surface, and first and second side wall, each having an upper end disposed higher than the top surface and terminating in an inwardly facing lip. The slidable portion is adapted to engage the body such that the top surface of the slidable portion rests against the top surface of the body, the inwardly facing lips being slidably disposed within the channels in the side walls of the body or a prismatic protrusion of the slideable portion being slidably disposed in a channel in the top side of the body.

US12723856 - Multifunctional composite projectiles and methods of manufacturing the same

Composite projectiles include various material compositions, diameters, and cavities within the projectiles having a variety of cavity diameters, sidewalls, and bottoms selected and formed to induce different levels of penetration and disintegration of the composite projectiles upon impact with targets.

US12723857 - Charge separating apparatus

A charge separating apparatus includes: a transporter configured to move charges in a supply direction; a door assembly configured to stop a front end of a unit of three charges at a predetermined position, the unit of three charges including a combination of a central charge, a front charge, and a rear charge; a gripper configured to grip each of the central charge, the front charge, and the rear charge; a separator configured to move the front charge in the supply direction and move the rear charge in a direction that is opposite to the supply direction; and a driver configured to supply driving power to the door assembly, the gripper, and the separator.

US12723858 - Directed energy ignition of standard primers

Described herein are systems and methods for igniting ammunition via directed energy upon standard primers designed for mechanical or electrical ignition, wherein ignition is produced by methods originating from outside of the cartridge and without modification to the primer, cartridge, or ammunition wherein the cartridge can be fired using either the outlined methods of a directed energy pulse or a traditional mechanical or electrical method.

US12724167 - System and method for UXO detection

A system and method for detecting unexploded ordnance (UXO) is disclosed. The system combines a customized Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) with a ground control station, and flies above terrain with centimeter precision using onboard LIDAR, SONAR, and RADAR sensors at altitudes as low as 20 cm. The system also provides several methods for mission planning including numerous Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) for tablets and smartphones. The system provides obstacle avoidance and non-geometric area mapping. The data is fully compatible with numerous geophysical software formats and enables the UAV capable of precisely following real world terrain at distances as close as 20 cm, and is able to avoid obstacles in its flight path.

US12727097 - Display apparatus and electronic device

A display apparatus and an electronic device are provided. The display apparatus includes a display panel, a protection housing, an ignition assembly, and a protection assembly. The display panel is arranged in the protection housing, and the protection housing includes a cooperating chamber, the protection assembly includes a compressible airbag and an ignition material, the cooperating chamber includes a gas chamber and a storage space, the gas chamber is communicated with the storage space, the storage space is configured to accommodate the ignition material, and the compressible airbag seals an opening of the gas chamber. The ignition assembly is connected to the protection housing, the ignition assembly includes an ignition leading-wire and an ignition leading-ball, one end of the ignition leading-wire is connected to the storage space, and the ignition leading-ball is configured to contact with the other end of the ignition leading-wire.

USD1145952 - Handguard for a rifle

US12715616 - Flying object coping system, surveillance ground center, coping ground center, communication route search device, flight path prediction device, and coping asset selection device

In a flying object coping system ( 1000 ), a surveillance ground center ( 311 ) transmits, to a communication ground center ( 321 ), an ID, time information, and position information of a surveillance satellite ( 100 ) which will transmit flying object information, an ID, time information, and position information of a surveillance satellite ( 100 ) which will receive the flying object information, and position information of a coping system ( 330 ). The communication ground center ( 321 ) is equipped with a communication route search device ( 470 ), which searches for a communication route for satellite information. The communication ground center ( 321 ) transmits directive commands to the communication satellite group of the communication system ( 320 ) based on a search result from the communication route search device ( 470 ).

US12715822 - Coreless-coil shock tube system with reduced noise

A shock tube package system and a method of deploying a shock tube package system is provided. The system includes a covering made from a flexible or elastic material, the covering defining an interior portion. A bundle of shock tubing is disposed within the interior portion, the covering applying a compression fit on the bundle of shock tubing. The bundle of shock tubing having a first end and a second end, the first end being configured to couple with an initiator device, the second end being configured to couple with a detonator.

US12716665 - Firearm

A firearm having a straight pull bolt action operating mechanism. The firearm has a lower receiver housing a trigger assembly, an upper receiver having a longitudinal axis, and a bolt carrier assembly within the upper receiver. The bolt carrier assembly has a bolt carrier, a bolt, a follower element, and an operating component. The bolt is received by the bolt carrier and is configured to rotate about the longitudinal axis. The operating component is configured to be manually operated by a user.

US12716666 - Firearm

The present invention relates to a firearm, which includes a receiver and a barrel mountable to the receiver. A slide is mountable to the receiver so as to be movable between an open position and a closed position. A locking element is operatively associated with the barrel. The locking element is displaceable between an inactive position and an active position whereby, when the locking element is in the active position, the locking element engages the slide such that movement of the slide towards the open position is inhibited.

US12716667 - 3D printed bolt receiver with reinforcing blade and picatinny rail

An improved receiver such as for bolt action firearms has an integrally formed reinforcing feature or blade situated below the ejection port. This blade extends longitudinally from the proximal receiver bridge to the distal receiver bridge and may continue into the barrel boss region. Functioning like an arch bridge, the reinforcing blade significantly enhances the structural rigidity of the bolt receiver at its weakest point around the ejection port, reducing flexion during firing and minimizing fatigue. The blade tapers in thickness both laterally away from the receiver's centerline and longitudinally toward the distal end, optimizing material usage while maximizing structural benefits. The bolt receiver is preferably fabricated as a single, monolithic structure using metal 3D printing technology, which allows for the integral formation of additional features such as a Picatinny rail on the top surface and a recoil lug at the distal end portion. These integrated components collectively improve the receiver's functionality, durability, and versatility.

US12716668 - Firearm receiver systems offering a fixed barrel arrangement and pressure relief capability

A firearm receiver system comprises a receiver and a handguard. The receiver includes a front mounting body and a central bore configured for having a bolt carrier slidably disposed therein. The central bore includes a barrel-receiving receptacle at least partially located within the front mounting body. The handguard includes a handguard mounting body receptacle at a first end portion thereof. The front mounting body includes a plurality of interior surfaces each matingly engaged with a corresponding one of a plurality of exterior surfaces of the handguard mounting body receptacle. The receiver and the handguard may unitarily-formed body. The receiver may be configured for accommodating a barrel extension. The front mounting body may be configured for providing a fixed-barrel receiver system. The receiver may accommodate a pressure relief body for enabling the receiver to exhibit pressure relief functionality in the event of an over-pressure event within the receiver.

US12716669 - Ambidextrous bolt release mechanism for firearm

A firearm with ambidextrous bolt release mechanism includes a barrel and a bolt slideably mounted in the receiver for axial movement between forward closed breech position in battery with the barrel and a rearward open breech position. A recoil spring biases the bolt forward. A side-mounted bolt catch lever is configured and operable to selectively hold the bolt in the open breech position, and disengage the bolt to reclose the breech when manually actuated. A transversely movable actuator plunger allows a user to release the bolt from the side of the firearm opposite the bolt catch lever side. The plunger comprises an inclined camming surface which slideably engages a mating inclined camming ramp on the lever. Wedging action applied to the bolt catch lever by the plunger rotates the lever about its pivot axis to disengage and release the bolt.

US12716670 - Adjustable gas system

Disclosed is a firearm gas system including a gas block having a body with gas passageway for alignment with a barrel gas port. A gas tube has a gas inlet in a forward portion thereof and is axially variably positionable in at least partial alignment and disalignment relative to the gas passageway to thereby adjust gas flow.

US12716671 - Feeding mechanism and method for toy projectile launcher

A toy launcher including a housing, a storage cartridge configured for placement into an opening of the housing, with projectiles within the storage cartridge held in a first orientation, a cocking slide movably attached to the housing between a first position and a second position, a reciprocating frame operatively connected to the cocking slide, a projectile housing pivotably attached to the toy launcher housing adjacent to the storage cartridge, and a reciprocating feed lever operatively connected to the reciprocating frame. Movement of the cocking slide from the first position to the second position in a first priming step and then back to the first position in a second priming step causes the feed lever to push a projectile from the storage cartridge into the projectile housing, pivots the projectile housing so that the projectile is in a second orientation, and places the projectile in the second orientation at a firing position within the toy launcher.

US12716672 - Machine gun trigger assembly

A trigger lever assembly includes a link rotatable between a first position and a second position. The link has a first leg extending from an axis of rotation to a first end portion and a second leg extending from the axis of rotation to a second end portion. A trigger lever is mounted to the first end portion of the link and is rotatable between a blocked position and an unblocked position. The trigger lever is biased toward the blocked position. In the blocked position, a second end portion of the trigger lever contacts a first protrusion on the link. On the other hand, when the trigger lever is in the unblocked position, the second end portion of the trigger lever abuts a second protrusion on the link. The assembly can be part of a spade grip assembly or part of a complete machine gun.

US12716673 - Synthetic trigger system

The present disclosure provides systems and techniques for a trigger system that can be implemented in a gun. The trigger system may include a trigger body affixed to a pivot, a trigger detent affixed to the pivot, and a detent biasing device configured to bias the trigger detent away from the trigger body such that a detent surface protrudes from the trigger body. The trigger detent may be moveable along a displacement path, and an obstructing surface that is configured to remain substantially stationary relative to the trigger detent may be located in the displacement path of the trigger detent. The trigger detent may be configured to contact the obstructing surface while moving along the displacement path, move linearly away from the obstructing surface by compressing the detent biasing device, and move past the obstructing surface based on a threshold amount of force being applied to the trigger body.

US12716674 - Mortar training system for simulated firing

A mortar training device includes a barrel body including a bore; a shot detector contained in the barrel body and including a shot detection sensor and configured to output an electronic signal indicating a firing of an inert mortar projectile from the barrel body; a battery; a plurality of orientation sensors contained in the barrel body; and one or more processors and memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to receive the electronic signal from the shot detection sensor indicating that an inert mortar projectile is fired from the barrel body, and determine an elevation of the barrel body and an azimuth of the barrel body when the inert mortar projectile is fired from the barrel body based on sensor data received from the plurality of orientation sensors.

US12716675 - Firearm training system and method utilizing distributed stimulus projection

Systems and methods are disclosed herein to improve efficiency and effectiveness in firearms and tactical training, at least in part by selectively generating images onto external target elements. One or more portable devices are selectively mounted with respect to selected ones of the external target elements, which may be fixed in position or mobile as the application demands. Each device includes a housing accommodating and configured for optical projection of light from an array of laser sources and diffractive optical elements. A device controller directs the projection of light from one or more of the laser sources according to a programmed dynamic target stimulus arrangement. The device controller may be individually and manually programmed or commanded in some embodiments, but alternatively a master controller may be implemented to coordinate light projections from an array of devices to provide any number of desired scenarios for neurological and/or physiological stimulation of users.

US12716676 - Toy projectile launcher and apparatus

Apparatus and methods employing dual launch and/or non-launching secondary functions configuring operation of launchers as between one of a first or a second position. Handle portions to the outer housing may be used for grasping the toy launcher with a user's hand, and a trigger may be used in launching the projectiles or amount of launchable matter. An exit aperture disposed in relation to a forward end of the outer housing, with the exit aperture being in general alignment with the chamber such that upon use of the trigger launching is provided with forward momentum through the exit aperture. A manual actuator is disposed in relation to the one or more handle portions of the outer housing for optional use to actuate a feature of the toy launcher to reconfigure, adjust, or actuate the launcher.

US12716677 - Bushings for archery bows and related apparatuses

An archery bow includes a riser and a bushing coupled to the riser. The bushing includes a bore, a drive feature, and a threaded feature. The drive feature is disposed within the bore. The threaded feature is disposed between the aperture and the drive feature. The bushing can include a body having a first end and a second end. A flange can be formed or defined at the first end. The drive feature can be disposed at the second end. The threaded feature can be internally disposed within the bore. The bushing can have an external threaded feature.

US12716678 - Compound bow including adjustable limb pocket

A compound bow includes a riser, a limb pocket on the riser, and a first limb member and a second limb member supported by the limb pocket. The limb members each extend from a first end at the limb pocket to a second end distal to the limb pocket. The limb members each have an inner surface facing the riser and an outer surface facing away from the riser. The limb pocket abuts the outer surfaces of the limb members at the first ends of the limb members and abuts the inner surfaces of the limb members between the first end and second ends. Independently adjustable adjustment devices are supported by the limb pocket and abuts the distal ends of the limb members to independently adjust the position of the first end of the limb member relative to the limb pocket.

US12716679 - Flexible latch for trigger device

A trigger device is described comprising a string hook, a trigger, a sear, and a flexible latch. The string hook is configured to retain a bowstring. The sear is coupled to the trigger and configured to release the string hook in response to actuation of the trigger. A flexible latch is coupled between the string hook and the sear. The flexible latch has a flexure design configured to flex in response to a holding weight applied by the bowstring, wherein flexure of the flexible latch reduces a pull weight of the trigger.

US12716680 - Pneumatic launching apparatus with positioning of plural rounds from breech to alignment passages of barrels and methods

Launcher apparatus and methods for toy projectile blaster air compression element cylinders with elongated breech bolts for fluid communication in alignment with projectile launching barrels capable of receiving and positioning two or more rounds advanced within the barrels from breech bolts. The piston is primed and prevented from advancing once retracted with a lock and catch mechanism. An interlock and pathway prevents subprime strokes. The air compression element receives the piston for generating fluid communication to outwardly launch received projectile rounds. The breech can receive projectiles with the breech bolt of the air compression element extending into the breech to position received projectiles into barrels.

US12716681 - Breechless projectile alignment module and launch methods for toy blaster apparatus

Launcher apparatus and methods for a toy projectile blaster with a breechless projectile alignment module having a receptacle or hopper for multiple received projectile rounds, a passage at the alignment module including a barrel seal to align received projectiles for launching through a blaster barrel, and a channel into the alignment module for a compressed air source. A pre-firing area defines a junction inside the alignment module extending between the receptacle, the channel, and the barrel seal. An actuator at the housing is linked with the compressed air source for causing compressed air to expel through the channel into the alignment module and outwardly launch the received projectile rounds.

US12716682 - Gel lauching apparatus with hydrochromic material and porous plastic

A toy launching apparatus for hydrated super absorbent projectiles having a barrel and/or a barrel extender using porous plastic and coated with hydrochromic material where the hydrated super absorbent projectiles and the interior surface of the barrel and/or of the barrel extender are tight fitting. Launcher apparatus and methods are provided with toy projectile launching rounds expelled from an air compression source extending to position received projectiles launched through a barrel.

US12716683 - Muzzleloader power cell with primer

Muzzleloader systems including a pre-packaged propellant charge with a primer and receptacle. The muzzleloader system may include a propellant containment vessel separate from the primer and the projectile and that doesn't contact with the projectile until assembly. The muzzleloader may be rear loading, with a constriction portion forward of the breech chamber. The propellant containment vessel may include a body portion having a forward opening, with a propellant charge disposed therein and a cap portion that is crimp rolled within the mouth of the vessel to seal the forward opening. The closed end of the propellant containment vessel may define a primer receptacle configured to receive the primer. The receptacle may define a depth that is less than the primer height so that, when inserted into the receptacle, the primer extends rearwardly beyond the containment vessel. The muzzleloader system may be configured to fire only specifically configured propellant containment vessels.

US12716684 - Slider mechanism for collapsible firearm stock

A device may include a proximal end and a distal end, an internal cavity of the device is defined between the proximal end and the distal end. The device may include a slider panel defining a channel and a biasing mechanism disposed in the internal cavity, the biasing mechanism configured to bias the slider panel. The device may include a lock pin disposed in the internal cavity and configured to contact the biasing mechanism. The device may include a release pin extending through the lock pin, wherein: an end portion of the release pin extends into the channel, the release pin is configured to travel along a path defined by the channel in response to a movement of the slider panel; and the release pin is configured to cause the lock pin to transition from a first position to a second position in response to the movement.

US12716685 - Techniques for determining a grip layout to improve gun ergonomics

The present disclosure provides systems and techniques for determining a grip layout for a gun. The techniques include obtaining an image depicting a hand, obtaining calibration data associated with the image, calculating a real distance between a first landmark of the hand and a second landmark of the hand, and determining a grip layout for the gun based on the real distance between the first landmark and the second landmark. Calibration data may include a scale for the image or data that may be used to derive the scale, such as an object of known dimensions, an angular field of view, or a distance between the device used to capture the image and the hand. The grip layout may include a backstrap size, a sensor size, a sensor location on the gun, or any combination thereof.

US12716686 - Vertically adjustable belt loop

A holster support assembly for supporting a holster configured for receiving and withdrawing a handgun. The holster support assembly is configured for supporting a holster on a user's belt and comprises a belt engaging member comprising: a column portion and at least one belt loop portion; wherein the holster attachment portion comprises: a central slot; a plurality of pairs of diametrically opposed recesses on the rear face, defining a plurality of ride height positions.

US12716687 - Device, assembly, system and method for optical sight use

The disclosure is directed to an accessory for use with one or more battery powered devices including one or more firearm optical sights. The accessory is operationally configured to be removably attached to a battery compartment of a battery powdered device and add one or more operating functions to the battery powered device when the accessory is electrical communication with the battery powered device.

US12716688 - Firearm-scope-attachable diopter lens device

A firearm-scope-attachable diopter lens device is provided. The device is comprised of an eyepiece-mounted optical accessory configured to affix securely over the eyepiece of a standard firearm scope without requiring any permanent modification to the scope itself. The device comprises a housing with at least one optically-aligned diopter lens, available in a range of diopter strengths to correct myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism. In certain embodiments, the lens is installed in a removable cartridge that interfaces with the housing via a fastener such as a magnetic ring, twist-lock, or bayonet mechanism. Selective lens tinting may be applied to enhance contrast and reduce glare in varying light conditions. An optional micro-adjustment ring concentrically aligned with the lens permits fine diopter calibration in increments of ±0.25 diopters. A protective flip-up cap with a silent hinge mechanism and optional locking feature is integrated to shield the lens from debris when not in use.

US12716689 - Firearm sighting device and system

Systems, devices and non-transitory mediums that may display (a) a list of weapons or ammunition, allowing the user to select a type of weapon or ammunition; (b) a reticle selection screen allowing a user to select the type of reticle to be displayed; (c) adjustment controls allowing the user to adjust the positioning of the display reticle; (d) adjustment controls allowing the user to mark a position of a firearm reticle; (d) a range-to-target screen allowing the user to directly input range information or to employ a range finder; (e) a keypad allowing a user to enter a height estimate for the target; a scaling control screen to allow the user to input relative height information of the target; (f) an environmental information page allowing the user to enter the environmental factors; or (g) an optimized aim point or adjusted reticle based on such information.

US12716690 - Accessory mounts

A system includes a mounting portion and an accessory portion. The mounting portion includes an alignment projection protruding from a first surface, a mount-side recess formed in the first surface and offset from the alignment projection, and a mount-side object disposed in the mount-side recess. The accessory portion includes a second surface forming an alignment recess configured to receive the alignment projection of the mounting portion, and an accessory-side object disposed in the accessory-side recess. The accessory-side object and the mount-side object are configured to couple to removably secure the accessory portion to the mounting portion.

US12716691 - Personal ballistic shield with trauma protection

A personal ballistic protective device has a ballistic impregnable barrier formed of steel or synthetic ballistic material, an anterior layer positioned on a front side of the ballistic impregnable barrier, the anterior layer comprising a polymeric material configured to absorb and retain bullet fragments upon projectile impact, and a posterior trauma protection layer positioned on a rear side of the ballistic impregnable barrier, the posterior trauma protection layer comprising a molded low-density polymeric foam, wherein the ballistic impregnable barrier includes at least one aperture providing fluid communication between the anterior layer and the posterior trauma protection layer, and wherein impact by a projectile causes airflow through the aperture from the anterior side to the posterior trauma protection layer to reduce trauma to the wearer.

US12716692 - Portable ballistic shield with integrated weapon bracket

In one example, a portable shield includes a first cover, a second cover, a panel, a panel retention system, and a weapon support bracket. The second cover is configured to couple to the first cover and thereby from a cavity between the first and second covers. The panel is configured to fit within the cavity and to resist penetration of a weapon-fired projectile having a kinetic energy greater than 500 foot-pounds. The panel retention system is coupled to the first or second shield cover and configured to bear the load of the panel and to hold the panel in a fixed place within the cavity. The weapon support bracket is coupled to the panel retention system and has a bracket arm selectively moveable between an extended position and a retracted position. The extended position extends the bracket arm beyond respective edges of the first and second shield covers. The bracket arm provides a surface configured to support the forend portion of a firearm.

US12716693 - Cartridge identifier for a conducted electrical weapon

A magazine for a conducted electrical weapon may include a bore configured to receive a cartridge. The bore may be sized and shaped to receive a cartridge having a specific cartridge type. A cartridge may comprise a cartridge identifier coupled to an outer surface of the cartridge. The cartridge identifier may include a physical property indicating a cartridge type of the cartridge. The cartridge identifier may allow the cartridge to be correctly received into the bore of the magazine.

US12716694 - Lightweight effective laser engagement (LELE) laser beam

An optical system or laser assembly has a primary mirror in optical communication with an output coupler. The primary mirror receives the electromagnetic radiation and reflects the electromagnetic radiation to a steering mirror. The optical coupler can move an axis to vary a focal length between the output coupler and the primary mirror, which in turn, varies a conical shape of the electromagnetic radiation transmitted from the optical coupler. The primary mirror directs the electromagnetic radiation to the steering mirror and the steering mirror directs a focused beam of the electromagnetic radiation through the opening and out of the housing toward a target.

US12716695 - High energy laser defense weapon system with automated UAS detection and classification functionality

A high energy laser (HEL) weapon system for counter-UAS (C-UAS) use comprises a fully self-contained laser system including a power supply, thermal management, high-capacity batteries, and integrated radar and electronic warfare subsystems.

US12716696 - Target for use in firearms training

Targets for use in training personnel in the operation of thermal imaging systems are described, the targets include: an internal cavity; an electrically powered heat source; the heat source is arranged to introduce heat to the internal cavity to cause warming of the target to thereby generate a heat signature.

US12716697 - System and method for marksmanship training

The present invention is a mobile app using a mobile computing device's camera and microphone to monitor and score metrics for a shooting drill assigned to a marksman on the display of the mobile computing device. Mobile computing devices for multiple users of the mobile app are in networked communication with a server. The individual data points for total time, split time(s), reaction time(s), accuracy, and precision as well as an overall combined score can be saved for each marksman and compared to other marksmen's shooting metrics. Scores can also be assessed based on decision making, such as shoot/threat vs. no shoot/nonthreat. The present invention also provides a virtual shooting range in which users engage in online community activities, competitions, forums, skill building, and training. The mobile app receives wireless signals from a dynamic target stand indicating a target is turned and automatically correlates target turns with the shot clock.

US12716698 - Target shooting, gaming, and data acquisition systems, and associated devices and methods

Target shooting, gaming, and data acquisition systems (and associated devices and methods) are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a target shooting system includes (i) a target unit deployable at a first location at or near a location of a target, and (ii) a base unit deployable at a second location different from the first location. The target unit and the base unit can be configured to communicate with one another over a communication link. The target unit can further be configured to (a) detect projectile hits on the target and (b) communicate data relating to the projectile hits to the base unit via the communication link. The base unit can further be configured to communicate commands to the target unit via the communication link. The commands can include commands for proactively and/or reactively controlling the target unit, such as one or more visual indicators of the target unit.

US12716699 - Target stand

A target stand is described that may comprise a frame; first and second rails; and a trolley. The frame may support the first and second rails. The trolley may comprise a base, a first wheel assembly coupled to the base and in contact with the first rail, and a second wheel assembly coupled to the base and in contact with the second rail, wherein the trolley is movable between respective lower ends of the first and second rails and respective upper ends of the first and second rails via the first and second wheel assemblies contacting the first and second rails. The base of the trolley may comprise a proximal portion and a cantilevered portion extending away from the proximal portion to a free end, wherein the first and second wheel assemblies are coupled to the proximal portion and the cantilevered portion extends over the first and second rails.

US12716700 - Explosive foil initiator (EF) with enhanced detonation energy

An EFI or LEEFI that provides enhanced detonation energy sufficient to directly detonate a main charge to improve the reliability and ease the qualification of an explosive firing train. This is accomplished by forming the EFI's output charge from an explosive material typically used as a booster explosive (e.g., PBXN-5, CH-6 and Composition A5) rather than a primary explosive and making the diameter of the output charge greater than the diameter of the barrel thus increasing the total mass of the output charge. For use in military grade munitions, the EFI's casing is formed with one or more vent holes radially adjacent the output charge.

US12716701 - Regulation of aerodynamic loads on aircraft and missiles using azimuthally-controllable, segmented aerodynamic forebody bleed actuation

The present disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for controlling aerodynamic loads on an aerostructure. The present disclosure can include a system including an outer shell, the outer shell including at least one aperture, and an inner shell having an aperture therethrough. The at least one aperture of the outer shell can be part of an array of apertures azimuthally distributed on the outer shell. The system can further include an actuator configured to control a rotational alignment of one of the inner shell and the outer shell to alter aerodynamic bleed through a portion of the at least one aperture of the outer shell. The actuator can be configured alter the rotational alignment of the inner shell and the outer shell based at least in part on a desired steering direction of the aerostructure.

US12717351 - Air-based laser counter-countermeasure system

An air-based counter-countermeasure (CCM) system includes an autonomous or semi-autonomous unmanned aircraft capable of deployment to an area of a countermeasure system having (1) a laser detector to receive and identify an incident laser signal as a target designator signal and (2) one or more countermeasure subsystems operative in response to an output of the laser detector to deploy corresponding countermeasures against a laser target designator. The CCM system further includes a laser-based CCM subsystem carried by the aircraft, the CCM subsystem being configured and operative, during the deployment of the aircraft, to direct a simulated target designator laser signal to the laser detector of the countermeasure system to trigger one or more of the countermeasures and thereby reduce protective ability of the countermeasure system against subsequent laser-guided attack.

US12708691 - Refillable volatile composition dispenser

A volatile composition dispenser is provided. The volatile composition dispenser includes a housing having a base portion and a top portion rotatably and releasably connectable with the base portion about a longitudinal axis. The base and top portions each have a first surface and an opposing second surface. The housing includes a recessed track and a guide protrusion engageable with the recessed track. The recessed track has a track opening disposed at an open end of the recessed track and a track stop disposed at an opposite end of the recessed track. The recessed track is disposed on either the base portion or the top portion. When the recessed track is disposed on the base portion then the guide protrusion is disposed on the top portion. When the recessed track is disposed on the top portion then the guide protrusion is disposed on the base portion.

US12709965 - Shock resistant perforating tool for multizone completions

An apparatus for perforating a wellbore includes a plurality of perforator units that includes a first perforator unit and a second perforator unit; and a signal transfer module connecting the first perforator unit to the second perforator unit. The signal transfer module includes an enclosure having a bore, an input end, and an output end, an initiator positioned adjacent to the first perforator unit and at least partially in the enclosure, an initiator, an igniter, a fuse, and an isolator. The initiator generates a shock wave when initiated. The igniter is positioned in the enclosure and generates a low order output upon receiving the shock wave generated by the initiator. The fuse is positioned in the enclosure and is initiated by the low order output of the igniter. The fuse outputs a high order output from the output end of the enclosure. The isolator secures the fuse body in the bore of the enclosure. The isolator includes a shock attenuator. Only the shock attenuator physically connects the fuse to the enclosure.

US12710241 - Firearm receiver assemblies

A firearm receiver assembly includes a receiver body with a plurality of cavities and a plurality of rails. Each of the plurality of rails is disposed in one of the plurality of cavities. Each of the plurality of rails includes at least one retaining feature for engaging the corresponding cavity.