Firearms and Ammunition Patent Grants

US12416474 - Guidance kit with variable angular offset for undetected ground suppression and methods thereof

A guidance kit for a projectile and method for suppressing a point-of-interest (POI) at a desired location away from the POI. The guidance kit includes at least one processor in the guidance kit. The guidance kit also includes a guidance protocol operatively in communication with the guidance kit and the at least one processor and having a set of angular offset modes. The guidance protocol of the guidance kit is configured to guide the projectile to at least one location relative to a desired point-of-interest (POI) upon or in response to activation of at least one angular offset mode of the set of angular offset modes.

US12416475 - Ballistic vest

A ballistic vest includes ballistic panels supported in a carrier, including a front panel and a back panel. The carrier includes an outer layer and an inner layer joined to each other at the top and bottom of the vest and open at the sides. The carrier layers define between them a panel space having an upper part located above the bottom of vest armholes and a lower part located below the bottom of vest armholes. A front panel upper section is secured in the upper part of the panel space. A front panel lower section is free to move laterally in the lower part of the panel space. A back panel upper section is secured in the upper part of the panel space. A back panel lower section is substantially free to move laterally in the lower panel space.

US12416476 - Ballistic shield assembly

This invention solves the problem of a ballistic shield laying further away from the user when using a long gun by placing a support arm in the direction away from the user. The arm provides the forward support and balance to the long gun. This invention also solves the problem of having fasteners which attach the handle, carrying straps and related hardware directly exposed to incoming bullets by using a detachable ballistic panel assembly.

US12416477 - Micro gas generator and method for producing a micro gas generator

The invention describes a micro gas generator ( 10 ) for a vehicle safety system comprising a plastic housing part ( 20 ) and a metallic insert ( 22 ), wherein the plastic material forming the housing part ( 20 ) is injection-molded around the insert ( 22 ) and, thus, the latter is positively connected to the housing part ( 20 ), and wherein a seat ( 24 ) in which an igniter ( 14 ) is inserted is formed in the housing part ( 20 ). In addition, a method of manufacturing a micro gas generator ( 10 ) is described.

US12416478 - Remote explosive separation tool

Exemplary embodiments of apparatus and methods for remotely and explosively cutting the casing of a UXO and separating the fuzing components from the main charge in the UXO. A remote explosive separation tool creates a Linear Explosively Formed Projectile (LEFP) charge to separate fuzing components from live explosive threats in UXO, for example only, a 155 mm artillery round. The tool functions by explosively deforming a copper liner into a linear projectile or penetrator which then impacts the UXO casing. The speed of impact enables the fuzing elements of the UXO to be removed from the main charge of the UXO either by directly cutting the fuze elements off or by imparting the fuze elements with enough momentum such that they break off. The process of dismembering the fuze elements occurs without detonating the main charge of the UXO. The tool may be remotely placed by an unmanned vehicle.

US12416479 - Apparatus for use in a wireless detonator system

Apparatus, for use in a wireless detonator system, which includes a portable housing, a bank of capacitors in the housing, first terminals for connection to selected capacitors to an antenna in the system, second terminals for connection to a transmitter, and a measurement and output arrangement which provides signals which indicate the integrity of such connections.

US12416480 - Detonator support device for charging a blasthole, blasting system, method of preparing a detonator support device, explosive material charging vehicle and data medium

The present invention regards a detonator support device ( 1 ) configured for internally supporting an elongated detonator unit ( 3 ), the detonator support device ( 1 ) exhibits an upper end ( 5 ) and a lower end ( 7 ) and comprises a first elongated sidewall ( 9 ) hingedly coupled to a second elongated sidewall ( 11 ) via a hinge member ( 13 ), a latching member ( 15 ) of the detonator support device ( 1 ) is wall ( 11 ) in a closed state. A first cord clamping surface ( 17 ) of the first elongated sidewall ( 9 ) is configured to come in position opposite a second cord clamping surface ( 19 ) of the second elongated sidewall ( 11 ) in said closed state for engagement with at least one cord member ( 21 ). The present invention further regards a method of preparing a detonator support device and a blasting system ( 100 ).

US12418056 - System for supplying power to a portable battery using at least one solar panel

A system for supplying power to a portable battery pack including a battery enclosed by a wearable and replaceable pouch or skin using at least one solar panel is disclosed, wherein the pouch or skin can be provided in different colors and/or patterns. Further, the pouch or skin can be MOLLE-compatible. The battery comprises a battery element housed between a battery cover and a back plate, wherein the battery element, battery cover, and back plate have a slight curvature or contour. Further, the battery comprises flexible leads.

USD1093538 - Pointed recoil spring guide for pistol

USD1093658 - Gate beam

US12409639 - Laminate structure and wearable article

A laminate structure comprises a protective layer and a backing structure. The backing structure comprises a first support layer comprising an aerogel and a second support layer comprising a polymer and is arranged so that the second support layer is provided between the protective layer and the first support layer.

US12410977 - Firearm

A firearm, comprising a frame ( 1 ) in which a breech block carrier ( 4 ) is arranged, as well as a barrel ( 2 ) behind the rear face ( 3 ) of which the breech block ( 5 ) is arranged in the frame ( 1 ). The barrel ( 2 ) is firmly connected to a barrel sleeve ( 6 ). The barrel sleeve ( 6 ) is slidingly mounted in a linear guide in the frame ( 1 ). The breech block ( 5 ) is mounted behind the rear face ( 3 ) of the barrel ( 2 ) slidingly in the direction of the barrel ( 2 ) axis. The breech block carrier ( 4 ) is slidingly mounted in a linear guide in the frame ( 1 ). On the top side of the breech block ( 5 ), a vertically movable locking block ( 9 ) is arranged, and the locking block ( 9 ) can be introduced into a recess ( 10 ) in the barrel sleeve ( 6 ). The frame ( 1 ) is provided with a front stop ( 12 ) of the barrel sleeve ( 6 ) and a rear stop ( 13 ) of the barrel sleeve ( 6 ). The barrel sleeve ( 6 ) is provided with a front stop ( 15 ) of the breech block ( 5 ), and a rear stop ( 16 ) of the breech block carrier ( 4 ). A barrel spring ( 14 ) is arranged between the frame ( 1 ) and the barrel sleeve ( 6 ).

US12410978 - Devices, systems, and computer program products for detecting gunshots and related methods

Devices, systems, computer program products and methods for detecting gunshots is provided. The method and associated system can include a device which is coupled to a user or firearm. The device can include an accelerometer and a microphone for detecting movements and sounds, respectively. The device can be trained by firing rounds from the firearm under predetermined conditions. Analysis of the training results in creating a data signature for the particular firearm. Gunshots can be then detected by using the data signature and comparing the data signature to the movements and/or sounds captured. The number of rounds left in the firearm can then be displayed to the user for easy viewing.

US12410979 - Control element, breechblock stop lever, breechblock carrier, trigger, trigger assembly for an automatic weapon, and an automatic weapon equipped therewith

One example control element for controlling a breechblock stop lever that can move about a first axis of rotation, which can be moved between a standby position for releasing a breechblock carrier and a retaining position for retaining the breechblock carrier, includes a first arm ( 15 ) that can rotate about a second axis of rotation (B), a first control section on the first arm, the first control section including a first contact surface ( 11 a ) and a second contact surface ( 11 b ) facing away from the first contact surface ( 11 a ), which can be rotated about the second axis of rotation (B) for the control element ( 10 ) by a control curve ( 36, 37, 38 ) on the breechblock carrier ( 30 ); and a second control section ( 13 ) on the first arm, wherein the second control section can be controlled by a control surface ( 55 a ) on a trigger ( 50 ). Other examples are possible.

US12410980 - Drop-in system to enhance the resetting and operations of semiautomatic firearms

A drop-in system for a semiautomatic firearm trigger includes a trigger-locking block, a hump block, a trigger-locking block transfer bar and an axis retainer plate that operate together to enhance the operations of a semiautomatic firearm trigger. The trigger-locking block is pivoted on a firearm safety pin to lock the trigger when the carrier bolt travels rearward, the hump block is pivotally disposed within a trigger cradle on a trigger pin to receive a force of a hammer to rotate rearward to rotate the trigger assembly backward, the trigger-locking block transfer bar slides along carrier bolt guide and rotate the trigger-locking block forward to releasee the trigger, and the axis retainer plate holds the trigger-locking block rotatably in place and limits the rotation of the trigger-locking block.

US12410981 - Additive manufacturing enhanced sidearm

An additive manufactured enhanced sidearm comprising an ejectable barrel group assembly having two barrels, each with a chamber, in an under and over configuration thereby forming a top and bottom, and preloaded with keyed rounds having a series wherein each of said projectiles is keyed via a keyway in a chamber in said barrel, each of said projectiles in said barrel group are keyed having 0 to 4 keyways formed in the side of the projectile said projectiles having a propellant and primer means disposed behind said projectile in said chamber, a series of electrical contacts disposed within said chambers in communication with said primer means, a rail disposed at the bottom of the barrels with a locking notch means, a battery disposed with said ejectable barrel group, a grip assembly in communication with said ejectable barrel group assembly said grip assembly comprising a hand grip, a pc board disposed within said hand grip, a trigger group disposed upon said pc board, a high voltage generator circuit disposed on said pc board, at least one recoil plate assembly disposed upon said pc board, at least one microprocessor disposed upon said pc board, and a removable safety block that interferes with the batter to pc board connection.

US12410982 - Multiple-barrel firearm and method of use

A machine gun comprising a gun housing; a rotor assembly positioned within the gun housing; a barrel cluster including a plurality of barrels extending forward from the rotor assembly; one or more vents providing a path for expulsion away from the rotor assembly of gases emanating from a cartridge chambered in one of the plurality of barrels; and one or more of a rotor lock mechanism, a feed mechanism, a delinking and transfer mechanism, a searing mechanism, a drive system, a self-contained hardware barrel clamp, a threaded adapter barrel clamp, integrated mounts, and/or multiple feed inlet locations.

US12410983 - Firearm suppressor with components of two or more materials

A firearm suppressor is provided, including a tubular core, a baffle carried within the core, and a tubular mount. The core may be attached end-to-end to the mount. A cap may be attached end-to-end to the core opposite the mount. An intermediate member may be included, extending between the mount and the cap, and residing outboard of the core. The intermediate member may be welded to the mount and to the cap. The mount, the cap, and the intermediate member may be composed of one or more of titanium, aluminum, resins, polymers, composites, carbon fiber, and ceramics, whereas the core and the baffle may be composed of one or more of cobalt, nickel alloy, steel, stainless steel, and cobalt alloy.

US12410984 - Adaptable handguard

A system and method for an adaptable handguard. The system includes a receiver adapter configured to couple with a firearm via an adapter nut. The receiver adapter has a tapered inner wall and the adapter nut has a tapered outer wall. There is a barrel adapter assembly which couples to a barrel. The barrel assembly has a tapered downstream outer wall. There is a housing which fits around the barrel adapter assembly. The housing has one or more latches to couple with the receiver adapter. This allows for quick and easy changing of barrels once the system is installed.

US12410985 - Archery bow monitoring

An archery bow comprises a stabilizer mounting facility. A bow element for the archery bow comprises a body. The body comprises a first mounting facility. The first mounting facility is configured for connection to the stabilizer mounting facility. The body comprises a second mounting facility. The second mounting facility is configured for connection to a bow stabilizer. The body includes an accelerometer. The bow element comprises a processor. The processor is connected to the accelerometer. The processor is configured to receive three-dimensional acceleration information from the accelerometer. The processor is operable to generate sampled information based on the three-dimensional acceleration information. The bow element comprises a transmitter. The transmitter is connected to the processor. The transmitter is operable to transmit the sampled information.

US12410986 - Projectile loader having streamlined external body and internal opening mechanism

A projectile loader is provided having a body split into two portions attached by a hinge, wherein a release mechanism for separating the two portions is located internally of the loader body, accessed via a top opening.

US12410987 - Device for paintball air gun

An improved device for a paintball air gun. A sliding sleeve has a channel penetrating an inside thereof. The sliding sleeve has a rear ring sleeve covered a rear end thereof and several air holes around the rear ring sleeve. The gas enters the rear ring sleeve through the air holes around the rear ring sleeve, and presses the sliding sleeve forward and moved, and a buckle of a protruding ring located in the middle of the sliding sleeve has been released by the linkage device, so that the sliding sleeve is first pushed forward by the gas, until the sliding sleeve leaves the ring plug, and then the gas is allowed to rush into the sliding sleeve, so that the sliding sleeve and the gas inside impact the paint bullet and fly out at high speed, and then the spring brings the sliding sleeve back to an original position.

US12410988 - Forearm grip for a firearm

A firearm attachment for supporting a firearm and mounting accessories to the firearm includes a handguard which is shaped to mount to a barrel of the firearm and a monopod which is removably coupled to the handguard. The monopod is removable from the handguard and may have a tool attached to it so that the monopod may be used as a handle for the tool. A flashlight and a laser emitter may be removably attached to the handguard to illuminate an area in front of the firearm and facilitate aiming the firearm. The flashlight and the laser emitter may also be removable to be usable independently of the handguard and the firearm.

US12410989 - Sight mount and related method of use

A weapon mount is provided to connect an accessory to a weapon adjacent a sight. The mount can include a main body, a forward projecting first arm and a locking plate. The main body can engage a rear of the sight, for example, a front sight post, and the locking plate can engage a front of the sight. The locking plate, main body and mount can be centered on the post via a centering fastener projecting through a center plate hole of the locking plate, and can be clamped to the sight post via first and second fasteners projecting through the locking plate and engaged with the first arm and a second arm which can be part of the main body or a modular body. The modular body can be slidably joined with the main body via a guide rail and corresponding slot. A related method is provided.

US12410990 - Lens cap assembly

Disclosed are implementations of a lens cap assembly, each configured to shroud the lens of a device such as a flashlight, an optical sight, or a night vision device. Each lens cap assembly comprises a sleeve, either a removable lens or an anti-reflection element positioned within the sleeve, and a cap. The cap is removably secured to the sleeve by an elastic cord.

US12410991 - Systems and methods for multi-accessory mount assembly for a firearm

A multi-accessory mount assembly for use with a firearm, and methods for coupling the assembly to the firearm are provided. The assembly may include a proximal portion having a lower surface configured to be removably coupled to the firearm and an upper surface configured to be removably coupled to a sub mount. The sub mount may be configured to be removably coupled to a first firearm accessory, e.g., an optic scope, a red dot sight, a reflex sight, a night vision monocular or scope, or a magnifier. The assembly further may include a distal portion extending distally from the proximal portion via a neck portion, such that the distal portion is elevated higher than the proximal portion. An upper surface of the distal portion may be configured to be removably coupled to a second firearm accessory, e.g., an infrared laser or a night vision monocular or scope.

US12410992 - Body armor panel for use with personal protective vest and system for assembling same

A personal protective vest assembly is described herein. The personal protective vest assembly includes a personal protective vest and a body armor panel positioned within the personal protective vest. The body armor panel includes a ballistic material panel assembly that includes a plurality of layered material segments defined between a strike face and a wear face. Each of the layered material segments includes a different ballistic material.

US12410993 - Mobile ballistics and projectile resistant crate with telescoping protective ballistic resistant panels and removable storage cage

Rapidly deployable, immediately activated Mobile Mission Kits are highly flexible armored protective apparatuses that can be used in countless environments and against various threat types and levels to protect people, infrastructure and equipment while giving end users unit dominance advantages through the ability to establish an extended and hardened perimeter with checkpoint options by interconnecting operative (Mobile Mission Kit) units that interlock, an internal structural mission cage that can accommodate necessary tactical gear, weapons, equipment and supplies for missions or emergency responses, offensive capabilities, and stopping intrusion efforts from adversarial groups or entities. The Mobile Mission Kit does not require assembly or construction to activate the protective barrier upon arrival, and would not require any tools or equipment to active barrier, interconnect units, deactivation, or prepare for extraction

US12410994 - Polymer-based cartridge casing for subsonic ammunition

A high strength polymer-based blank cartridge having a first end; a shoulder disposed approximate the first end; a second end opposite the first end; and an insert engaged to the second end. A metal sleeve extends between the shoulder and insert, and a polymer sheath covers at least the metal sleeve. A propellant chamber is formed between the shoulder and the insert by at least the metal sleeve, and the propellant chamber has an unobstructed and a reduced volume, wherein the reduced volume is reduced in comparison to a propellant chamber of a standard cartridge.

US12410995 - Diversionary device with electronic trigger and directed high efficiency output

A single use diversionary device having a semi-hollow barrel with a closed first end forming a pressure-resistant bulkhead and a second open end that receives one or more powder filled cartridge assemblies. A pivotable gate is mounted at the second open end of the barrel and configured to direct an explosion in more than one direction. A cap containing electronic delay circuitry is attached to the first closed end.

US12410996 - Projectile, ammunition and method of manufacturing a projectile

Projectile, in particular a propellant charge projectile or compressed air projectile, wherein the projectile is made from a mixture comprising metal and 2 to 15% by weight of plastic, preferably thermoplastic elastomer, based on the total weight of the propellant charge projectile; ammunition comprising the projectile and method for its manufacture.

US12410997 - Ammunition magazine pouch and methods of assembling same

An ammunition magazine pouch is described herein. The ammunition magazine pouch includes a magazine support assembly including an interior surface defining a magazine chamber extending between an open top end and a closed bottom end. The magazine chamber is sized and shaped to receive at least one ammunition magazine therein. The magazine support assembly includes a front cover member including an inner surface defining a portion of the magazine chamber, a back plate member coupled to the front cover member to define the magazine chamber therebetween, and a tensioning assembly coupled to the front cover member and the back plate assembly for adjusting a distance between an upper portion of the front cover member and an upper portion of the back plate member to adjust a width of the open top end of the magazine chamber.

US12412976 - Flexline wrap antenna for projectile

A projectile circuitry assembly for use in projectiles comprising a chassis defining a generally cylindrical a main body portion and further defining an interior cavity for containing one or more projectile components and further defining an antenna aperture through the body portion to expose the interior cavity. In various embodiments the projectile circuitry assembly comprises a plurality of circuit boards and a wrap antenna, the plurality of circuit boards and wrap antenna interconnected via an integrated flex-line to define a single unitary device without the use of a connector, the wrap antenna comprising one or more antenna elements defined on a flexible antenna substrate layer, wherein the plurality of circuit boards are positioned in the interior cavity and the wrap antenna is threaded through the antenna aperture and wrapped circumferentially about an exterior of the cylindrical wall of the body portion.

US12405073 - Hand firearm

A self-loading hand firearm with a barrel secured to a frame, a firing pin, a slide, and a closure which is held, in the front position of the slide, in a locking position on the frame and which is moved from the locking position into a release position by gas pressure of a fired projectile. The closure is formed at least in two parts with a closure locking mechanism, which has two lateral legs, and a closure impact base lying between the legs, the closure locking mechanism being provided at the legs with at least one protruding driver element, which engages in a recess of the slide, and with at least one retaining cam, which engages in a shoulder of the frame. The closure impact base and the closure locking mechanism are hinged to one another.

US12405074 - Locking device for installing a handle assembly of a handgun

A locking device for installation in a receiver assembly of a firearm. Unlocking the locking device allows removal of the slide assembly from the receiver assembly. The locking device includes a locking slider having a retaining lug, first and second guide members each formed on the locking slider, and a locking lever. The retaining lug may interact with a barrel to limit a movement of the slide assembly relative to the receiver assembly. The first and second guide members are received in first and second receiving slots, respectively, of a grip/receiver. The locking lever is pivotable about a pivoting axis and is couplable to the locking slider in such a way that the locking lever serves to actuate the locking slider. A transfer of the locking slider from a retaining position to a release position is effected by rotation of the locking lever.

US12405075 - Belt-fed rotary gun

A belt-fed Gatling-style gun is provided. In some embodiments, the belt-feed system allows a plurality of individually separable belt links to be connected in series to feed cartridges to a belt-fed rotary gun. Each individual belt link may be removably connected to a series of belt links to facilitate ease of loading and making belts of ammunition of any length.

US12405076 - Unit for loading ammunition into box magazines of small arms

Disclosed is a unit for loading ammunition into box magazines of small arms, applicable for quick replenishment, with ammunition, of magazines of small arms equipped with a replaceable box magazine.

US12405077 - Remotely activated firearm accessory

The invention relates to an electronic device that is used to block the accessibility of a firearms Trigger. Wherein an electronic device is mounted on a rail or rail accessory and is locked in place using a lock and frame allowing the device to fit an array of firearms. The lock and frame are in place to stop easy removal unless the possessor has the key to remove them. The device its self uses a battery to operate and picks up a transmission broadcasted from a Bluetooth within its programmed range by the use of a Bluetooth proximity detector. Once the transmission has been picked up it activates its locking mechanism in the form of a solenoid causing its pin to shift and allows a slide placed in front of the trigger acting as a second trigger to move back and forth allowing the movement of the firearms trigger. The slide is moved back into its original position by the use of a spring. When the Bluetooth is out of the device's proximity detectors programmed range, the solenoid returns to its locked state stopping access to the trigger. Making the trigger locking device a beneficial reusable safety device.

US12405078 - Compact space saving gun silencer

A compact silencer (suppressor) device for a firearm including multiple chambers which trap the gases from a projectile exiting the barrel of a gun to slow down the gases and reduce the temperature, sound, and flash associated with the projectile. In one embodiment, the first chamber which attaches to the barrel of the firearm includes sound baffling materials or gas porting baffles which vent gases from the second chamber passing rearward. The second chamber includes a chamber which can accommodate a retractable third chamber of the device, the second and third chamber of the device can have sound baffles to slow down the gases from the projectile.

US12405079 - Rifle buttstock support

A buttstock support including a base plate having first and second ends; a first flexible sheet having first and second ends respectively fixedly attached to the base plate's first and second ends; a body of particulate material overlying the base plate and underlying the first flexible sheet; an air bag overlying the base plate and underlying the body of particulate material; and an air pump for injecting air into the air bag. The buttstock support includes a second flexible sheet overlying the airbag and underlying the body of particulate material. The buttstock support also includes a first pocket upwardly and downwardly bounded by the first and second flexible sheets. The buttstock support includes a second pocket, upwardly and downwardly bounded by the second flexible sheet and the base plate. The first pocket is opened by a particulate material port and the second pocket is opened by an air bag port.

US12405080 - Method and system for determining a preferred location for a peep sight on a compound bow

In a method and system for determining a preferred location for a peep sight on a compound bow, an eye height measurement is requested from or otherwise obtained from a user, and measurements of the compound bow are requested or retrieved. From such measurements, a preferred location for a peep sight can be determined.

US12405081 - Covers for non-lethal gun magazines

A cover for a non-lethal gun magazine is disclosed. The cover includes an external shell that has a top side, a bottom side, a wall that connects the top side and the bottom side, and an inner chamber. The cover includes a first opening located on the top side of the external shell, which is configured to receive a non-lethal gun magazine and the inner chamber is configured to fittingly hold the non-lethal gun magazine. The cover further includes a recessed area within the inner chamber that is configured to receive and hold a compressed gas cartridge. In addition, the cover includes a second opening within the wall that connects the top side and the bottom side, which is contiguous with the recessed area and is configured to enable manual contact with the compressed gas cartridge (when such compressed gas cartridge is held within the recessed area).

US12405082 - Thumb-actuated locking holster

A holster for receiving and withdrawing a handgun has a proximal wall portion with a handgun retention mechanism thereon. The mechanism having a first lever with a tab portion for actuation and release of a trigger guard, the lever having a snap fit into a lever region without a separate pin. A belt engaging member covers the lever region capturing the first lever therein. If a second retention mechanism is used, another lever with a tab portion is positioned so the tabs are stacked, depressing one also depresses the tab behind it, such that both mechanisms are released. Overmolded polymer layers in the holster body provides a softer interior handgun engagement surfaces. The holster body is split forwardly with a threaded fastener for clamping onto the handgun. No holster body is beneath or rearward of the tab portion, configured as a thumb button, allowing smooth transition to gripping the handgun.

US12405083 - Holster-mounting system

The holster mounting system is a load bearing structure. The holster mounting system includes a plurality of mounting structures, a plurality of securing structures, and a holster structure. The holster mounting system attaches the holster structure to a mounting surface. Any securing structure selected from the plurality of securing structures secures the holster structure to the plurality of mounting structures. Any securing structure selected from the plurality of securing structures transfers the load of the holster structure to the plurality of mounting structures. The plurality of mounting structures secures any securing structure selected from the plurality of securing structures to the mounting surface.

US12405084 - Sight installation and removal tool

A sight installation device, comprising a body having a notch which is capable of receiving a pistol slide with a sight receiving groove, the notch possessing a first and a second lateral sidewall, and an at least one horizontal brace abutment. The sight installation device's body also has at least one guide channel proximate the notch, in which a pusher bit is longitudinally slidable and configured so as to contact a sight element directly in line with the pistol slide's sight-receiving groove. The sight installation device also possesses a drive screw configured to engage an opening in the body proximate the guide channel, the drive screw engaging the opening and configured to engage the pusher bit.

US12405085 - Rear firearm sight slide elevator

A rear firearm sight slide elevator with a base member that is configured to surround part of a firearm barrel and has a first wing on one side and a second wing on another side of the front part of the base member, first and second fins that are parallel to each other and situated at least in part on top of the base member, and a smooth ramp that is situated on a central portion of the base member between the fins. The ramp increases in height from front to back and has a central channel that is configured to provide a sight path from the user to the front sight on the firearm. The inner wall of the first and/or second fin includes a plurality of vertically oriented ridges. The outer wall of at least one of the first and second fins displays a plurality of sight markings.

US12405086 - Adjustable reticles for sighting operations, and related methods, apparatus, and sight devices

The present disclosure relates to adjustable reticles for sighting operations, and related methods, apparatus, and sight devices. In one or more embodiments, a sight device includes an illuminator. The illuminator includes a first illuminator section operable to illuminate a first section of a reticle, and a second illuminator section operable to illuminate a second section of the reticle radially outwardly of the first section. An outer dimension of the first section is a first ratio of an inner dimension of the second section, and the first ratio is less than 1:3.

US12405087 - Secure remote operation of a weapons system

A system for securing two-way communications using a radio frequency wireless network between N weapons systems to be remotely operated, with N≥1, and a control station, includes: a remote-control station accommodating at least one operator, with a first field data bus to which a first controller is connected with at least a first transceiver system as a client; and N conventional weapons systems, each with a second field data bus and at least one client, the system including an additional client provided with a second transceiver system to be connected to each of the N weapons systems, permanently or removably, for operation in remote operation mode, the first controller with the first transceiver thereof receiving data from and/or sending commands to the client via the radio frequency wireless network.

US12405088 - Dual-mode roll/nod gimballed seeker for a forming warhead

A dual-mode roll/nod gimballed seeker is configured to provide an unobstructed path for a forming-warhead penetrator. A nod assembly includes first and second seekers separately offset from the roll axis whose FOV overlap within a stand-off range to a target. A roll gimbal rotates the dome and nod assembly around the roll axis. A nod gimbal rotates the nod assembly about a nod axis over a nod FOR that causes the seekers to cross the roll axis and obstruct a path along the roll axis. At terminal, the nod gimbal rotates the nod assembly to a nominal nod angle at which the path is unobstructed to detonate the forming warhead and project a penetrator along the path through the dome. This alleviates the need for a precursor charge and saves precious volume in the airframe, which is of particular import for small diameter warheads, in particular those having a diameter of no more than 8 inches.

US12405089 - Locating fastener for firearm optic

In various embodiments, an apparatus comprises a locating optic assembly mount arranged to receive an optic or a bracket on which the optic is installed, wherein the locating optic assembly mount includes: one or more locating fastener openings to receive one or more locating fasteners with threaded sections and non-threaded shoulders, wherein the non-threaded shoulders extend through the optic or bracket and below a surface located below the optic or bracket, each locating fastener opening including: a threaded hole to mate with the threaded section of the corresponding locating fastener; and a counter opening located above the threaded hole, wherein the counter opening is arranged to slip fit with the non-threaded shoulder of the corresponding locating fastener to align a center axis of the locating fastener with a center axis of the locating fastener openings. Other embodiments may be disclosed and/or claimed.

US12405090 - Composite telescopic sight and sight mount

A mount to be permanently bonded to an optical sighting apparatus. The mount includes a mount body having a first end portion and a second end portion with a central axis extending therebetween and formed of a first composite material and configured to be permanently bonded to the optical sighting apparatus. The mount further includes a rail receiver portion for receiving a mounting rail, wherein the rail receiver portion further includes: at least one flat portion forming a plane having a major axis perpendicular to the central axis; a first angled portion located on each end of a minor axis of the flat portion, the first angled portion being capable of receiving a respective angled portion of a receiver portion of the mounting rail; at least one second angled portion intersecting with at least one of the first angled portions; and a clamping portion with a threaded mechanism to clamp the rail receiver portion to the mounting rail.

US12405091 - Light-transmissive multispectral stealth device

A light-transmissive multispectral stealth device is disclosed. The light-transmissive multispectral stealth device includes a selective wavelength absorption pattern layer including conductive thin-film patterns, wherein each of the conductive thin-film patterns is made of a material capable of transmitting visible light therethrough and having electrical conductivity, wherein the conductive thin-film patterns are capable of inducing an electromagnetic resonance at a first wavelength and a second wavelength different from the first wavelength; a dielectric layer disposed under the selective wavelength absorption pattern layer and made of a dielectric material capable of transmitting the visible light therethrough, wherein the dielectric layer together with the selective wavelength absorption pattern layer induce the electromagnetic resonance; and a reflective layer disposed under the dielectric layer, wherein the reflective layer is made of a material capable of transmitting the visible light therethrough and reflecting at least a portion of an infrared ray therefrom.

US12405092 - Horn antenna and method for reconstructing a horn antenna

A horn antenna for emitting an electromagnetic HPEM microwave pulse along a central axis contains a microwave generator for the pulse having a waveguide along the central axis with a generator opening for the pulse, and a horn structure for shaping the pulse with an input opening and an emission opening for the pulse. The generator contains at least one HPEM source for the pulse. Each HPEM source contains at least two antennas for pulse components, disposed in succession in parallel with the central axis. The pulse is formed as a sum of the pulse components. A method for reconstructing a horn antenna to form the horn antenna with increased power, includes constructively increasing a number of antennas toward a respective HPEM source and orienting remaining antennas in a row relative to the first antenna, increasing the waveguide length, and keeping other dimensions of the horn antenna unchanged.

US12405093 - Box target

A firearm target is formed from a cardboard substrate. A first target is printed on the cardboard substrate. The cardboard substrate is folded into a box shape. The cardboard substrate is cut to form a first flap and a second flap on a first side of the cardboard substrate. The first flap and second flap include notches. The first flap and second flap are folded over with the notches interlocked. The flaps can be oriented to the bottom of the box shape and weighted for stability. A second target can be mounted to the box shape over the first target.

US12405094 - Dummy round

A dummy round includes a dummy round head and a dummy round case. The dummy round head is a polymer dummy round head. The dummy round case connected to the dummy round head. The dummy round case is a metal dummy round case. Since the dummy round is composed of the polymer dummy round head and the metal dummy round case, a polymer material has relatively low costs and is easy to process and shape. By properly combining the two different materials, the overall dummy round is formed. Compared with a traditional full-plastic or full-metal round, the dummy round has an overall weight closer to that of a real round, and the production costs are reduced.

US12405095 - Adjustable carrier device

A carrier device includes a body member having two parallel sections, terminal ends of which extend in a common direction. A bracket nested with the body member has two lateral side members extending in the common direction. Each side member has a terminal end and a loop proximate the end defining a hole. An interior is defined between the sections of the body member and between the side members of the bracket. A binding member engages the sections of the body member and passes through the respective hole of each side member defined by the loop. A retention member, for retaining a magazine when inserted into the carrier device, also passes through the respective holes. The binding member draws sections of the body member toward each other to maintain frictional engagement of an inserted magazine or other article with interior contact points of the carrier device.

US12405096 - Systems and methods for selectively disabling electrical and mechanical devices

Various types of structures, along with associated systems, are disclosed herein and configured for responding to an energy wave for changing a state of a mechanism to which said structures are operatively coupled. In at least one embodiment, the structure provides a material selectively changeable upon exposure to the energy wave to cause at least a portion of the material to mechanically degrade from a first state to a second state. When the material is in the first state, the material forms a mechanical or electrical link with the mechanism such that a force or an electrical current can be transmitted through the structure. When the material is in the second state, degradation of at least the portion of the material disrupts the mechanical or electrical link and inhibits transmission of the force or electrical current through the structure.

US12405097 - Shaped charge integrated canister

A charge canister for a perforation tool has a cylindrical body with an expansion portion extending along a radius of the cylindrical body, the expansion portion having a narrow portion at a first end of the expansion portion and a wide portion at a second end of the expansion portion opposite from the first end. An explosive material is disposed within the expansion portion in direct contact with an interior surface thereof.

US12405098 - Wireless detonator arrangement

A wireless detonator arrangement wherein an initiator is positioned between a power supply and a housing which contains an explosive and through which extends conductors which connect a signal processor to the power supply and to the initiator.

US12405458 - Open type fine-tuning sight

An open type fine-tuning sight, including a housing mainly provided with a straight portion and a lens mounting frame, and the housing includes an outer housing assembly and an inner housing assembly; the inner housing assembly is sleeved in an installation space of the outer housing assembly, and a front end of the inner housing assembly is connected to the front end of the outer housing assembly through a parallel connecting rod assembly; a vertical return spring sleeved on a connecting screw is arranged between the rear end of a base and the bottom surface of the straight portion, an elastic sheet is disposed between one side of a rear end of the base and one side of a rear end of the straight portion, which are cooperated with a fine-tuning mechanism to realize the adjustment of the pitch angle and the lateral angle of the inner shell assembly.