Firearms and Ammunition Patent Grants

US12663242 - Weapon with indicator activated based on position

An indication may be automatically provided based on a position of a weapon. The weapon may comprise a conducted electrical weapon (“CEW”). The indication may be provided from an indicator integrated with the weapon. The indication may comprise light emitted from a laser indicator integrated with the weapon. The indicator may be selectively activated in accordance with the position to provide the indication. The indication may be provided when the weapon is oriented in a direction in which a projectile may be deployed toward a remote location. The indication may be automatically provided when the weapon is disposed in a horizontal direction or a range of angles of the CEW. Methods, systems, and devices may selectively provide the indication in accordance with the position.

US12663243 - Multifunction portable illumination system

A multifunction portable illumination system includes a housing having a power source. A broadband illumination source connected to the power source and capable of producing broadband illuminating light. The system includes an imaging disruption assembly including at least one narrow-band light source capable of generating one or more high intensity light beams (HILB) and a light modifying assembly configured to modify the one or more HILB to produce a Modified HILB. At least one Modified HILB may have the requisite irradiance to cause disruption of an imaging system.

US12663244 - Targeting system with projectile braking and recovery device

A device is configured for braking and recovering projectiles and includes a support from which several braking tubes are suspended. The braking tubes are suspended by one of their ends on the support. The device further includes a motor driving the support in rotation about an axis of rotation. The braking tubes are suspended from the support by gravity so as to absorb the energy of a projectile impacting one or more of the several braking tubes.

US12663245 - Heat resistant structure of flying body and manufacturing method of heat resistant structure of flying body

A heat resistant structure is applied to a flying body having a tip part and a body part. The tip part is arranged in a front end of the flying body with respect to a direction of travel of the flying body. The body part is arranged behind the tip part with respect to the direction of travel. The tip part is provided with a surface member, a base part, and an insulation member. The surface member is arranged on an outer surface of the tip part and has a melting point higher than a maximal temperature reached on a surface of the flying body when the flying body moves in an atmosphere and is heated. The base part couples the surface member to the body part. The insulation member is arranged between the surface member and the base part, and thermally insulates the base part from the surface member.

US12663246 - Ignition device for ammunition, in particular medium-caliber ammunition, and associated method for ignition or for self-destruction of ammunition, in particular medium-caliber ammunition

The invention relates to an ignition device for ammunition, in particular medium-caliber ammunition, comprising at least one battery and at least one electric or electronic ignition-chain component, wherein: the battery has a battery housing; an electrolyte and at least two electrodes are located in the battery housing; an explosive charge of the ammunition can be caused to explode by means of the electric or electronic ignition-chain component, and the energy required to trigger the electric or electronic ignition-chain component can be provided by means of the battery. The ignition device provides for a sufficient amount of energy, and the volume in the ignition device is at the same time utilized particularly efficiently in that the battery housing has a cup-shaped recess, and at least part of the at least one electric or electronic ignition-chain component is located in the cup-shaped recess.

US12663247 - Connector for use with detonation devices

A connector for use with detonation device(s) associated with an explosive detonation system is provided. The connector includes a body, a lower channel, a first side channel, and a second side channel. The body has a first end and a second and is centered on an axis. The first end and the second end are positioned along the axis. The body defining a main channel with a first main end and a second main end. The body main, lower, first side and second side channels are configured to receive first, second, third and fourth detonation device, respectively.

US12663248 - Method for evaluating deep-buried tunnel blasting parameters

The invention provides a method for evaluating deep-buried tunnel blasting parameters, and belongs to the technical field of mine engineering. The method comprises: setting multiple diverse blasting schemes; selecting a plurality of test sections with the same geological characteristics, the number of the test sections corresponding to the number of the blasting schemes; blasting the test sections using the blasting schemes, and obtaining diversified monitoring data of each test section; and comparing the diversified monitoring data to select the optimal blasting schemes for the test sections. According to the method for evaluating the deep-buried tunnel blasting parameters, by implementing different blasting schemes in test sections with the same geological characteristics, diversified monitoring data of the test sections are obtained and compared to select the optimal blasting schemes for the test sections, so as to ensure the safety and quality of blasting excavation of deep-buried tunnels.

USD1131706 - Firearm

USD1131707 - Shooting rest weapon support

USD1131709 - Firearm suppressor

US12649366 - Battery system for a heavy-duty vehicle and a heavy-duty vehicle comprising such a battery system

A battery system for a heavy-duty vehicle, comprising at least one battery section which comprises a plurality of traction battery packs, a hold-and-release mechanism for connecting the battery section to the vehicle at a first point of connection and for enabling quick-release of the battery section from the vehicle in case of emergency, a towing attachment element connected to the battery section and presenting a second point of connection for receiving a towing device for transporting the battery section away from the vehicle by towing, after the hold-and-release mechanism has released the battery section from the vehicle, wherein the first point of connection is different from the second point of connection. The invention also relates to a heavy-duty vehicle comprising such a battery system.

US12649867 - Camouflage tape, and camouflage tape system for temporary multispectral camouflage of objects

The present disclosure relates to a multispectral camouflage tape for temporary multispectral camouflage of objects, such as weapons or military, comprising a camouflage material layer having camouflage properties in the visual and thermal infrared wavelength regions, the camouflage material layer including a textile and a thermal-radiation reflecting material; a tape layer including a tape substrate having an inward-facing side coated with an inner adhesive layer; and a releasable liner layer releasably adhered to the inward-facing side of the tape substrate through the inner adhesive layer, wherein the camouflage material layer is adhered to the tape substrate such that the camouflage material layer and the tape layer form a tape configured to adhered to an object by the inner adhesive layer at an inward-facing side of the tape substrate.

US12650275 - Firearm with buffer assembly

A firearm with buffer assembly has a frame, a bolt assembly operable to reciprocate with respect to the frame between a forward battery position and a rearward recoil position, and the bolt assembly including a hydraulic damper assembly. The hydraulic damper assembly may include at least a first portion connected to the bolt assembly. The first portion of the hydraulic damper assembly may be fixed to the bolt assembly such that the first portion does not move with respect to the bolt assembly in response to forces applied in the forward and rearward direction. The entire hydraulic damper assembly may reciprocate with the bolt assembly. The hydraulic damper assembly is operable to provide damping in response to the bolt assembly striking the frame upon reaching the forward battery position and in response to the bolt assembly striking the frame upon reaching the rearward recoil position.

US12650276 - Lock for a firearm

Locks for a firearm have a lock body configured to be closely and removably received in the magazine well, the lock body having an upper portion configured to extend into the bolt passage when installed in the firearm, with the upper portion interposed between the reciprocating bolt and the forward extending barrel, a locking mechanism at a lower portion of the lock body and having a locked condition and an unlocked condition, and a latch element connected at the upper portion of the lock body and interfacing the locking mechanism to move between an unlocked position when the locking mechanism is in the unlocked condition and a locked position when the locking mechanism is in the locked condition. The latch element may protrude from the lock body when in the locked position. The latch element may protrude in a forward direction from the lock body when in the locked position.

US12650277 - Shooting bench system

A shooting bench is an adaptable device for a firearm, that is designed to be used with a receiver hitch on a vehicle such as a truck or UTV. The device has two trailer jacks used for support and level adjustment which makes the bench very stable and ideal for long range shooting. Further, the device can be used on the ground with a leveling kit for stability and mounted to an elevated hunting blind. Furthermore, the device can rotate 360 degrees and is adjustable with a hand brake that can be operated while seated, locking the bench at any angle. The adjustable seat can extend upwards up to 8 inches and is designed to engage with supporting elements and structures such as bipods, sandbags, “lead sleds” and similar devices. Thus, the device is a hitch receiver mounted shooting bench with high portability that secures to an external vehicle.

US12650278 - Firearm sling connector with a mount assembly and one or more loops

A firearm accessory connector includes a mount assembly having a first side and a second side to secure together via one or more fasteners; a flexible member extending from a first end to a second end, the flexible member secured to the mount assembly such that a loop is formed by the flexible member; the flexible member and the mount assembly are to secure an accessory to a firearm.

US12650279 - Grenade launcher

A grenade launcher, comprising a barrel ( 10 ), a trigger mechanism base ( 3 ) and a breech ( 2 ) wherein the trigger mechanism base ( 3 ) is adapted to be mounted on a host rail interface ( 1 ). On the opposed sides ( 3 ) of the trigger mechanism base ( 3 ), guide rails ( 5, 8 ) are arranged for sliding mounting of the barrel ( 10 ). The host rail interface ( 1 ) is clamped between the breech ( 2 ) and the trigger mechanism base ( 3 ). The breech ( 2 ) is fitted with a cavity ( 11 ) that surrounds one of the guide rails ( 5 ). The inner wall of the cavity ( 11 ) is pressed to this guide rail ( 5 ) by a detent ( 4 ) that is insertable between this guide rail ( 5 ) and the opposed inner wall of the cavity ( 11 ) that is inclined in a wedge-like way. A pin ( 6 ) bears on this guide rail ( 5 ) from the inner side, the pin being mounted in a sliding way in a recess transversally in the breech ( 2 ) and fitted with a compression spring ( 7 ).

US12650280 - Method of and apparatus for adding digital functionality to a scope

A method of adding digital functionality to a scope. A scope reticle from the scope is aligned with a virtual reticle from a digital overlay of an electronic display device coupled to the scope. The scope reticle is present in a first coordinate space of the scope image and the virtual reticle is present in a second coordinate space. The alignment of the reticles maps the first coordinate space to the second coordinate space. The coordinate spaces are then locked and the virtual reticle is made invisible, switching from a configure mode to an operate mode. Digital functionality can then be provided to the scope via the digital overlay. This may include an aiming indicator which works with the scope reticle.

US12650281 - System and method for improving shooting accuracy and predicting shooting hit rate

A system includes a shooting system comprising at least one first processor configured to: receive shooting ballistics-related data and shooting result data in real time; and detect real-time surrounding data; and an integrated computer comprising at least one second processor configured to: receive the shooting ballistics-related data and the shooting result data from the shooting system; derive learning result data based on the shooting ballistics-related data and the shooting result data; and transmit the learning result data to the shooting system.

US12650282 - Optics mounting system for a firearm

A slide for a firearm includes a top surface and an optical sight mounting surface recessed into the top surface of the slide. At least one pin opening is defined through a portion of the optical sight mounting surface and is configured to receive a pin for attaching an optical sight to the slide. At least one sight attachment opening is defined through the optical sight mounting surface to serve as another connection point for the optical sight. The pin opening and the sight attachment opening allow the optical sight to be attached directly to the slide of the firearm.

US12650283 - Adjustable firearm accessory

A firearm accessory mounted to a firearm accessory rail and allowing adjustment of the accessory relative to the firearm accessory rail includes an indexing member having a tab structured to engage with one of the series of slots of the firearm accessory rail, and having two or more indexing slots, the two or more indexing slots spaced apart from one another at a distance less than the regular pitch interval of the accessory rail, and a single clamp having a crossmember structured to engage with one of the two or more indexing slots, the single clamp structured to simultaneously secure the accessory and the indexing member to the firearm accessory rail in a single clamping action.

US12650284 - Triggering explosives in holes

An assembly ( 7 ) for triggering an explosive in a hole ( 9 ) to produce an explosive blast in the hole includes (a) an explosion trigger ( 15, 19 ) for triggering the explosive in the hole, (b) a detonation unit body ( 21 ) that is configured to be located at or proximate an open end of the hole in an initial position of the assembly in the hole and (c) a trigger cord ( 31 ) that is connected to the detonation unit body and to the explosion trigger.

US12650285 - Molded arrow assembly

A molded arrow assembly preferably includes an insert and an outsert for an arrow or an insert/outsert assembly. The molded arrow assembly may include an insert having a cylindrical body with a first end and a second end. The second end may be dimensioned to fit within a bore of an arrow shaft. The first end may terminate in a prong containing male threads. The insert/outsert assembly may also include an outsert having a cylindrical wall with an arrow shaft end and an arrowhead end. The cylindrical wall may also include a center bore extending between the arrow shaft end and the arrowhead end. The center bore may contain a threaded region containing female threads. The threaded region may be located intermediate of the arrowhead end and the arrow shaft end and may extend between a top shoulder and a bottom shoulder.

US12650286 - Spin-stabilized steerable projectile control

A computer-implemented method of training a machine learning, ML algorithm to control spin-stabilized steerable projectiles is described. The method comprises: obtaining training data including respective policies and corresponding trajectories of a set of spin-stabilized steerable projectiles including a first projectile, wherein each policy relates to steering a projectile of the set thereof towards a target and wherein each corresponding trajectory comprises a series of states in a state space of the projectile (S 2001 ); and training the ML algorithm comprising determining relationships between the respective policies and corresponding trajectories of the projectiles of the set thereof based on respective results of comparing the trajectories and the targets (S 2002 ).

US12650613 - Aiming glasses

Aiming glasses can be used for finding a line of aim when shooting firearms and pneumatic weapons, as well as in archery, billiards, golf, and curling. The aiming glasses include an optical part in which aiming guides can be moved and rotated relative to a frame in order to align the center of the guides with the visual axis of the eye, which passes through the center of the fovea and the target, and to vertically orient the guides. The results are improved at aiming accuracy and greater versatility of the aiming glasses for use in different types of sport. A further technical result is that of enabling a sportsperson to cultivate a reproducible afterimage of the aiming guides at the start of a line of aim.

USD1129600 - Firearm bolt

USD1129601 - Firearm slide

US12643656 - System and methods for controlling remote ordinace delivery

A system for delivering ordinance is disclosed. The system includes a flight capable drone having a lift capacity suitable for carrying a munition, a fire control module in communication with the munition, and a handheld device in remote communication with the fire control module. At least one encrypted firing code generated by the fire control module is received by the handheld device and the munition is armed in accordance with at least the location of the drone.

US12643731 - Dispensers for spraying chemical irritants and methods of using

Dispensers for spraying a chemical irritant and methods of using dispensers. Such a dispenser includes a casing having an interior cavity and an access opening to the cavity. The interior cavity receives a cannister with a release valve oriented toward the access opening. An actuator is slidingly disposed in the access opening for actuating the release valve, and a retention mechanism releasably retains the actuator in the access opening. The retention mechanism includes a resilient leg and a radial shoulder extending radially inward from an interior wall of the interior cavity. The radial shoulder captures a foot of the resilient leg so as to inhibit removal of the actuator from the access opening. A wall of the actuator is operable to deflect the resilient leg radially inward to enable the foot to travel over and past the radial shoulder and allow the actuator to be removed through the access opening.

US12644660 - Rifle with straight pull bolt action

A rifle having a straight pull bolt assembly with a bolt handle that extends outward and downward from a bolt operation mechanism. The bolt handle rotatable a limited rotational range forward and rearwardly about a horizontal axis for operating the mechanism. The handle can be reconfigured to position its rotational range about the horizontal axis and can be attached to the mechanism at either left or right sides to provide for ambidextrous operation. Bolt heads, lower frame members with magazine wells, and barrel assemblies can be readily swapped to change ammunition. The bolt assembly can be unlocked by firing or by a thumb push button release at the backside of the mechanism. A bolt removal release mechanism is forward of the thumb pushbutton and an ejector includes a spring bias and cam follower surface to reliably eject casings.

US12644662 - Electric firearm

A firearm includes a fixed magnet and a movable magnet, wherein at least one of the fixed magnet and the movable magnet is an electromagnet. A control unit can charge the electromagnet causing the movable magnet to move towards the fixed magnet with high speed under electromagnetic forces. A firing pin is coupled with a movable magnet. The movable magnet moving at high speed causes the firing pin to strike a bullet loaded in the firearm resulting in the firing of the bullet.

US12644663 - Trigger reset device

A trigger reset device includes a trigger block with a front end and a rear end, a hooker and a link trigger pivoted to the trigger block, and a safety switch being displaceably switchable between an open position and a closed position, and further includes a linkage part, a button and a retractor. The button can be operated to allow the linkage part to displace upward, and the retractor can stop and position the linkage part, drive the link trigger to pivot the linkage part, and separate the hooker, in order to achieve a trigger reset function, which makes the operation more convenient and quicker, and also improves the operation efficiency, and the design is simple and easy to operate, which prolongs the service life of the product and reduces the costs of subsequent maintenance and replacement.

US12644664 - Hopper stock projectiles magazine apparatus and methods for toy blaster system

Launcher system with apparatus and methods for a toy projectile blaster removably interfaced with shoulder or butt stock receptacle hopper for multiple additional projectiles, user operable providing a hopper receptacle passageway in alignment with a firing projectile launching element to a projectile launching barrel for discharging projectiles. The pre-firing area allows projectile rounds to be received, while coupling the hopper stock projectiles magazine holds projectiles located distally along an upper portion of the pre-firing area for communication to outwardly launch the received projectile rounds. A user operable barrier at the hopper stock projectiles magazine receptacle opens and feeds by gravity into the pre-firing area The hopper stock projectiles magazine receptacle tilts towards the breech for feeding received projectile received into the pre-firing area.

US12644665 - Firearm buffer tube cover assemblies

A buffer tube cover assembly includes a cover base assembly and an insert attached to a rear side of the cover base assembly. The cover base assembly includes a cover tube, a lever, a buffer locating portion, a spring, and at least one pin. The insert includes at least one forward protruding member disposed inside the cover base assembly.

US12644666 - Grenade launcher attachment for rifles

A projectile launcher attachment adapted for a standard unmodified firearm receiver capable of launching a variety of projectiles including flare, smoke round, and gas and less lethal projectiles. The launcher attachment is easily installed having a barrel breach release for loading and unloading rounds using the existing firearm receiver magazine release and provides a single shot break down barrel configuration utilizing the existing firearm attachment pin as a pivot point. A unique firing pin and firing control mechanism is interengaged with the existing firearm trigger and firearm hammer for integral select operation.

US12644667 - Reticle unit and optical sighting device

Provided is a reticle unit that includes a reticle with a sight line; an optical fiber that forms a dot by guiding light from a light source to a center of the sight line; and a frame to which the reticle is attached, wherein a light incident portion for receiving light is formed at one end of the optical fiber protruding out of a cutout portion of the frame, a light-emitting portion for emitting light is formed at another end of the optical fiber, the light incident portion has a spherical surface having a diameter greater than that of the optical fiber, the light-emitting portion has an inclined surface that reflects light passing through the optical fiber, and the optical fiber is fixed along a part of the sight line so that the light-emitting portion is positioned at the center of the sight line.

US12644668 - Deterrent-device accessory electromagnetic-radiation-based activation

A kit includes a deterrent device, a grip activation system, and a housing supporting the grip activation system. The housing positions the grip activation system so that a sensing space of the grip activation system extends at least partly adjacent to a trigger guard of the deterrent device. The grip activation system includes an emitter configured to emit first electromagnetic radiation having a first wavelength; a detector configured to detect second electromagnetic radiation having the first wavelength; and a controller. The controller determines, based at least in part on the second electromagnetic radiation, that an object is present in the sensing space; and provides an activation signal to an activatable system in response to determining that the object is present in the sensing space. The activatable system can include a light source. Some examples include a housing, a grip activation system, and an activatable system.

US12644669 - Alignment ring for scope

Disclosed herein are alignment features for scopes, such as alignment rings for telescopic sights. For example, a scope can includes a proximal end having an interior surface. The proximal end is that which a user aligns his or her eye in order to visualize a target. The scope may also include an alignment ring on the interior surface of the proximal end. The alignment ring assists a user in determining whether his or her eye is properly aligned with a longitudinal axis of the scope. With correct eye alignment, the alignment ring is not visible. With incorrect eye alignment, at least a portion of the alignment ring is visible, thus ensuring accurate sighting.

US12644670 - Firearm system that tracks points of aim of a firearm

A firearm system includes a firearm and a computer. Electronics in the firearm determine data that includes a pathway between different points of aim of the firearm as the firearm moves. The computer receives this data and builds an image of the pathway between the different points of aim of the firearm.

US12644671 - Sighting device and method for setting a sighting device

A method for setting a sighting device with a telescopic sight and an attachment device is provided. The attachment device includes a display, a control element, and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, and is connected to the telescopic sight such that the display can be observed through the telescopic sight. The method includes displaying a center marking at a center position on the display and activating a first interaction mode, in which the center position of the center marking can be shifted into a new center position by operating at least one control element, displaying a circular marking and activating the second interaction mode, in which the size of the circular marking is changeable by operating at least one control element, and storing display information regarding the new center position and the size of the circular marking in the non-transitory computer-readable storage device.

US12644672 - Automated methods of collecting environmental data along a ballistic trajectory

Automated methods may comprise automatically converting a ballistic trajectory of a projectile into a ballistic flight path. The ballistic flight path may comprise one or more segments. Each of the segments may comprise a plurality of coordinates. The coordinates may be located along the ballistic trajectory. The automated method may comprise automatically navigating an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) along the ballistic flight path. The automated method may comprise automatically collecting environmental data along the ballistic flight path through employment of the UAV.

US12644673 - Imaging systems for moving platforms

In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, a lens is provided. The lens can be used in an imaging platform of a moving platform (e.g., a projectile or guided munition), for example, in a seeker arrangement. The lens can be configured to optical rotation information of the moving platform to an optical sensor as the moving platform moves in space, for example, following a mission profile.

US12644674 - Threat countermeasure system and storage medium

A threat countermeasure system includes a calculation device and a communication device. The calculation device is configured to determine, based on a threat level of a target, a countermeasure position of attack on the target. The countermeasure position of attack represents either a first countermeasure position to be attacked in order to temporarily impede a function of the target or a second countermeasure position to be attacked in order to stop the function of the target. A first countermeasure period during which the first countermeasure position is attacked in order to at least temporarily impede the function of the target may be shorter than a second countermeasure period during which the second countermeasure position is attacked in order to stop the function of the target.

US12644675 - Accessory device for a conducted electrical weapon

An accessory device may be configured to output an electrical signal from a conducted electrical weapon (“CEW”). An accessory device may include a conducted energy shield. A conducted energy shield may include a shield body having a receiving unit for removably receiving a CEW that is used to provide an electrical current to one or more discharge rails disposed along a forward facing surface of the shield body and configured to deliver a high voltage current to an object coming into contact with the discharge rails. Once the CEW is removed from the receiving unit the shield body is unable to generate an electrical current across the discharge rails.

US12644676 - Magazine interposer for a conducted electrical weapon

A conducted electrical weapon may include an interposer. The interposer may be disposed in a bay of the conducted electrical weapon or may be coupled to a magazine insertable within the bay of the conducted electrical weapon. The interposer may include a cartridge separator. The cartridge separator may logically or physically define a plurality of cartridge compartments. Each cartridge compartment may be configured to receive and align with a cartridge loaded into a magazine.

US12644677 - Folding target stand

Folding Target Stand 10 consists of a rectangular base having a middle cross member to which a vertical stand assembly is bolted in place. The stand assembly is composed of two sections of PVC pipes connected by a PVC cross piece on the lower part of the stand assembly via PVC tee connectors. The short PVC pipe sections on either side of the stand assembly are fitted internally with threaded rod assemblies which are used to secure the stand assembly to the base. Diagonal support pieces provide additional stability to the stand assembly. Slotted arms allow for a corrugated plastic target plate to be adjusted for height. The target plate and stand assembly can be folded down onto the base so that the target stand can be either transported or stored as one piece.

US12644678 - Electronic target with MEMS sensor

The electronic target includes a front plate, a chamber behind the front plate, a MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical Systems) sensor element inside the chamber joined to the front plate by at least a connection element, a main control device electrically connected to the MEMS sensor element, and a signal processing element electrically connected to the MEMS sensor element and the main control device. Due to the MEMS sensor element's small dimension, light weight, low power consumption, high durability, low cost, and stable performance, it can be integrated into the electronic target simply by the connection element without being constrained by its shape and size, and the electronic target can be installed more conveniently and quickly.

US12644679 - Electronic target with MEMS sensor

The electronic target includes a main member having a target base and a front plate, a power element inside the target base, a main control device inside the target base and electrically connected to the power element, a MEMS sensor device behind the front plate and electrically connected to the main control device, and a wireless control device mounted on and electrically connected to the main control device. By leveraging the MEMS sensor device and the power element, the assembly and deployment of the electronic target becomes straightforward and less susceptible to damage. Moreover, the use of wireless communications relieves limitation by the venue and reduces susceptibility to interference. This simplifies the configuration and setup process for interactions between targets, achieving increased variability in shooting modes and enhancing entertainment or training effectiveness.

US12644680 - Shaped charge assembly

The disclosure relates to a shaped charge assembly including a casing and a liner, the liner being a hollow dome forming a hollow space, coaxially arranged around a longitudinal central axis (x) of the shaped charge assembly. The casing and the liner together defines a volume including an explosive. The liner includes an internal surface facing the hollow space and an external surface facing the volume including the explosive. A tangent of the internal surface and a base plane (y) formed at a base end of the liner, the base plane being perpendicular to the longitudinal central axis (x), forms an angle (α) of at least 100°.

US12644681 - Simultaneous ignition method for hollow modular charge using cluster laser

A simultaneous ignition method for a hollow modular charge using a cluster laser according to the present invention can maximize an intensity of a laser beam per unit area radiated to a gunpowder coating part ( 39 ) by adjusting a path of the laser beam from first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth laser oscillators ( 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 ) igniting the gunpowder coating parts ( 39 ) through one-to-one matching with unit charges Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 ( 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 ) having a charge inner diameter ( 38 ) as they goes away due to the linear arrangement of the unit charges Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 ( 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 ), thereby simultaneously igniting a plurality of lasers in a cluster-shaped combination.

US12644682 - Ignition device

An ignition device includes an igniter that accommodates an ignition charge to be ignited by energization, and a holder that includes an insertion port for inserting the igniter, and is integrated with the igniter by fitting the igniter from the insertion port and press-fitting a tube body into a press-fitting portion. An end portion of the tube body is fitted into an annular groove formed in a bore, and a labyrinth structure is formed by an inner wall portion, an end surface portion, and an outer wall portion of the end portion, and the annular groove.

US12644683 - Archery arrow and related method of manufacture

An archery arrow is provided to include a shaft that is tubular and includes an exterior surface and an opposing interior surface, with an insert secured to the shaft. The insert can define a hole configured to join a component, for example, a broadhead with the arrow. The hole can be round and concentric with the exterior surface of the shaft, and in some cases non-concentric with the interior surface. The insert can be adhered to the shaft and later machined to define the hole to provide the concentricity of the hole and the shaft exterior or an associated outer diameter. When a component such as a broadhead is joined with the arrow via installation in the hole, the component can be centered relative to the shaft exterior. A related method of manufacturing an arrow is provided.

US12644684 - Ammunition cartridge

Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some implementations an ammunition cartridge includes a cartridge casing having a longitudinal center axis, a powder pocket positioned adjacent to the cartridge casing, a piston bore positioned adjacent to the powder pocket, a piston in the piston bore, and a payload bay positioned adjacent to the payload bay, wherein the piston is not coupled to the cartridge, wherein the piston is in contact with the payload bay wherein a diameter of the powder pocket is less than an inside diameter of the cartridge casing to provide a reduced velocity to the payload.

US12644685 - Common carrier munition

The invention relates to a common carrier munition ammunition device, more particularly to common carrier payload delivery shell. There is provided a common carrier munition suitable for use for a high explosive comprising a tail unit, a main body which comprises a payload cavity for receiving a payload, a fuze, and located between said main body and the fuze an ogive element, wherein the payload comprises a removable liner, wherein the removable liner comprises a high explosive, such that said removable liner and high explosive may be removed from the payload cavity.

US12644765 - Laser assessment instrument

An instrument measurement package is provided for assessing response effect from laser illumination onto a target. The package includes a photodiode, a circuit board, an illumination indicator, an enclosure and a battery. The photodiode measures the laser illumination as an incidence signal. The circuit board accommodates a power relay, a microprocessor, a clock and a flash memory card for recording the incidence signal. The illumination indicator displays a result from the incidence signal by activation. The enclosure contains the circuit board and mounts the photodiode. The battery supplies direct current voltage to the circuit board via the power relay.

US12645783 - Viewing optic with software capabilities implemented by an enabler

The disclosure relates to a viewing optic. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic with an integrated display system. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a enabler configured to provide or activate or unlock select software to a viewing optic having an integrated display system.

USD1128830 - Firearm

USD1128833 - Firearm receiver

USD1128834 - Gun stock

USD1128836 - Shotgun stylized receiver