Firearms and Ammunition Patent Grants

US12523128 - Single or multi-fire semi-automatic perforation system and methods of use

In one example, a method includes running a downhole system, that includes a reusable plug and a perforation system, into a wellbore, positioning, and setting in the wellbore, the reusable plug at a stage of the wellbore such that the reusable plug is located uphole of the perforation system, with the perforation system, perforating a casing at the stage of the wellbore, unsetting the reusable plug, and flushing proppant around and past the reusable plug.

US12523436 - Magazine extension

A magazine extension is provided. The magazine extension includes a baseplate structured to receive a lower open end of a magazine, the baseplate having a laterally extending through-bore; a side bracket structured to couple to the baseplate for securing the magazine, the side bracket having a laterally extending through-bore; and a locking pin insertable within both the through-bore of the baseplate and the through-bore of the side bracket to lock the side bracket to the baseplate.

US12523437 - Multi-caliber firearm, a bolt and a barrel extension

A multi-caliber firearm includes a barrel extension configured to connect to an interchangeable barrel that is selected from at least two predetermined caliber sizes. An interchangeable magazine well receives a magazine that is selected to house cartridges from the predetermined caliber sizes. The magazine well includes a first end facing towards the stock and a second end facing towards the barrel extension. A bolt carrier group includes a bolt carrier and a bolt. A reverse movement unloads a used cartridge from the bolt and a forward movement loads a new cartridge from the magazine. The bolt carrier group receives an interchangeable bolt that is selected to load and unload one of the predetermined caliber sizes. The bolt includes a longitudinal cartridge retaining notch facing towards the magazine. The cartridge retaining notch is configured to retain the new cartridge in the magazine during the reverse movement.

US12523438 - Automated system and method for a projectile launcher monitoring

An automated projectile launcher monitoring system includes a projectile attachment and a processing module. The projectile attachment, coupled with a projectile launcher, includes a sensor module and a communication module. The projectile attachment acquires signals from the sensor module and converts them into time-sampled data, which is sent to the processing module corresponding to a shooting plan. The processing module is coupled with the projectile attachment and configured to process the time-sampled data to generate a monitoring model. The processing module produces shot candidate(s) from the time-sampled data when at least one metric is satisfied, and deploys an instance-level classifier to categorize the shot candidate(s) to generate prediction(s). The processing module further computes an estimated proportion by aggregating the prediction(s), compares the estimated proportion with a real proportion to determine a loss function, and generates the monitoring model through an iterative process until a predetermined minimal loss is achieved.

US12523439 - Firearm suppressor

A firearm suppressor ( 100 ) is disclosed that includes a plurality of fluid redirectors ( 202 ). The fluid redirectors ( 202 ) include vanes ( 402 ) in one of either a clockwise or counterclockwise configuration. The firearm suppressor ( 100 ) also includes an outer tube ( 102 ) disposed around the plurality of fluid redirectors ( 202 ). The fluid redirectors ( 202 ) are stackable and include an annular base ( 404 ) that tapers to a central opening ( 406 ), where the central opening ( 406 ) is configured to receive a projectile. Each vane ( 402 ) is configured to nest into the annular base ( 404 ) of a first adjacent stackable fluid redirector ( 202 ). A firearm is also disclosed and includes a barrel ( 1402 ) and the firearm suppressor ( 100 ).

US12523440 - Monolithic noise suppression device with cooling features

A noise suppression device for a firearm includes a body including an internal surface; a plurality of raised strips protruding from the internal surface; and a plurality of fins corresponding to and extending from the plurality of raised strips, respectively, wherein the noise suppression device includes no joints, no seams, or any formerly separate pieces within the body or a core.

US12523441 - Energy disperser for a firearm

A muzzle device with an inner core coupled to the barrel, and an outer sleeve coupled to the inner core. The inner core is sized so that it has a smaller outside diameter than an inside diameter of a gas block fitted to the firearm to which the inner core is to be attached.

US12523442 - Rifle with tapered interfaces

A rifle with tapered interfaces has a receiver, a barrel extension connected to the receiver at a first interface, a barrel connected to the barrel extension at a second interface, a barrel nut element connected to the barrel extension at a third interface and to the barrel at a fourth interface, and at least two of the first, second, third, and fourth interfaces being tapered interfaces. The tapered interfaces may be stably tapered such that a wedging effect is generated. The barrel extension may have two tapered interfaces. The barrel extension may have a forward external tapered interface connecting to the barrel nut element and a forward internal tapered interface connecting to the barrel.

US12523443 - Handgun stabilizer and methods

An apparatus and methods are provided for a handgun stabilizer that enables a shooter to very accurately fire a handgun while remaining well protected by a ballistic shield and looking through a bullet resistant viewing window comprising the ballistic shield. A high visibility green laser sight/high output white light illumination system may be mounted onto the handgun for aiming and illumination, with the handgun being precisely and removably mounted to the side of the handgun stabilizer at a location where the handgun's grip can be ergonomically grasped in the shooter's dominant hand, both for operating the handgun and for controlling the position and orientation of the ballistic shield for aiming purposes. An interface that enables the handgun to be precisely and removably mounted to the handgun stabilizer may comprise a quick-draw holster that is mounted directly onto the handgun stabilizer.

US12523444 - Handgun holster with retention mechanism

A holster includes a holster housing having an opening for inserting therethrough a weapon, a retention release lever including a shaft that has a pusher member and an inclined surface, and a holster retention tab pivotally coupled to the holster housing by a pivot element. The holster retention tab includes a catch, which lockingly engages an ejection port of the weapon when the weapon is inserted into the holster housing, and a force inclined surface. A biasing device is mounted in the holster housing to apply an urging force on the holster retention tab so as to retain the catch in the ejection port when the weapon is inserted into the holster housing. The inclined surface pushes against the force inclined surface, thereby creating a force vector that causes the holster retention tab to pivot about the pivot element and overcome the urging force of the biasing device and release the catch from the ejection port.

US12523445 - Reflective sight for a firearm

A gun sight includes a rear sight including a plurality of light sources with each of at least two light sources of the plurality of light sources emitting a different color of light than the other of the at least two light sources; and a front sight including a reflective surface that is directly opposing the plurality of light sources, wherein the rear sight and the front sight are configured such that light emitted from the plurality of light sources is reflected by the reflective surface toward the rear sight.

US12523446 - Automatic activation of electronic optic

One embodiment provides a device including an electronic optic comprising an initiation component. The initiation component is triggered via an activation object located external to the electronic optic. The initiation component, when triggered, causes activation of the electronic optic. A movement of the electronic optic from a first position to a second position includes a movement with respect to the activation object and causes the triggering of the initiation component. Other aspects are described and claimed.

US12523447 - Device, method and vehicle

A device for determining a firing position from which a projectile has been fired at a target object is proposed, comprising: at least one sensor unit for detecting an impact of the projectile in the target object, at least one acoustic sensor unit for detecting a muzzle blast when the projectile is fired, and a determination unit which is arranged to determine the firing position on the basis of the detected muzzle blast and the detected impact.

US12523448 - Infrared firearm sight camera attachment, system and method

Devices, systems and methods for providing firearms, including handguns, with infrared sights and a camera which can be held in one shooter's hand. The camera can send live video which can display a target to a portable display, such as a smart phone, smart watch or smart glasses, that is held in another hand of the shooter, so that the shooter remains out of harms' way if the target is armed. The novel sight can include hybrids of combinations of infrared and bright white visible lights, and use all visible bright white light. A motion sensor or magnetometer sensor can be separately used to cause the novel sight to become activated. Wireless charging can be accomplished with charging circuits, charging pads and USB cables and ports. A multi-position locking system can allow for a rail key to be used for spacing the novel sight at up to twelve different positions relative to the firearm.

US12523449 - Personal protective vest assembly and methods of assembling same

A personal protective vest assembly is described herein. The personal protective vest assembly includes a carrier vest including a front vest panel assembly adapted to overlay a chest of the wearer, a rear vest panel assembly adapted to overlay a back of the wearer, and a plurality of attachment straps removably coupled to the front vest panel assembly and the rear vest panel assembly. The front vest panel assembly includes a front vest panel body extending between a front vest upper portion and a front vest lower portion along a vertical axis and between opposing front vest side edges along a horizontal axis. The front vest panel body includes a forward facing outer surface including a pair of lower front vest fastening sections defined along the front vest lower portion orientated in a mirrored relationship along the vertical axis.

US12523450 - Load bearing cover for integrating a bolt free bullet proof protective shield having a drop-down shield cover expansion kit and rifle support bracket and method of use

A portable bullet-proof shield comprising a load bearing shield cover for integrating a bolt free bullet resistant ballistic protective shield; said bullet resistant ballistic protective shield has no bolts, screws, or holes drilled into the ballistic protective shield, thereby not compromising the integrity of the shield; said load bearing shield cover has a high impact forearm padding, a forearm strap, and an integrated adjustable handle, which is intended to reduce fatigued and increase mobility of a user; one or more clips that are interwoven into said load bearing shield cover to provide clamping support for connecting a drop-down shield cover to said load bearing shield cover; said drop-down shield cover will provide further bullet proof protection beyond the size of said load bearing shield cover to then drop down and protect the lower area of a user's body, and a rifle support bracket having two connector pieces, a back connector piece which is interwoven into said load bearing shield cover and a front connector piece which is also interwoven into said load bearing shield cover and one or more screw to hold the two connect pieces together.

US12523451 - Vehicle cell and protected vehicle

A vehicle cell for a protected vehicle includes an assembly having a structural component, an additional component arranged within the vehicle cell, and a connection and decoupling apparatus that connects the additional component to the structural component. The connection and decoupling apparatus is configured to mechanically decouple the additional component from the structural component in the event of a deformation of the structural component resulting from a blast acting on the structural component. In one example the connection and decoupling apparatus is a hook and loop fastener.

US12523452 - Compact self-defense devices and alert systems

Compact self-defense devices and alert systems are disclosed. An example compact self-defense device includes a housing defining a chamber configured to house a cartridge of an inflammatory agent. The compact self-defense device includes a spray nozzle including a button and at least partially housed in the housing. The spray nozzle is configured to receive the cartridge in the housing. The spray nozzle is configured to spray the inflammatory agent when the button is engaged. The compact self-defense device includes a sensor housed in the chamber and configured to detect when the spray nozzle is spraying the inflammatory agent. The compact self-defense device includes a communication module housed in the chamber and configured to transmit a signal for alerting one or more preselected emergency contacts in response to the sensor detecting that the spray nozzle is spraying the inflammatory agent.

US12523453 - Projectiles and projectile deployment systems

A projectile includes a shell defining a cavity and one or more retainers. A bolo is disposed within the cavity and a backplate is engaged with the one or more retainers. The backplate is configured to separate from the shell to release the bolo in response to imbalanced forces resulting from deploying the projectile.

US12523454 - Remote resetting sports target

A remote resetting sports target including at least one target holder comprising a first target holder rotatably secured to a base; at least one target plate comprising a first target plate secured to the first target holder; a rack movably secured to the base; and an actuator secured to the rack, wherein the actuator is configured to move the rack along the base; wherein, when the rack is moved linearly in a first direction by the actuator, the rack is configured to rotate the first target holder and the first target plate into an upright orientation.

US12523455 - Submunition deployment system

A payload module for an aerial vehicle stores and deploys one or more submunition assemblies, which provide a portion of the vehicle's OML when stored, in a manner that preserves the aerodynamics of the aerial vehicle post-deployment. Pre-deployment a skin is aligned to a strongback such that the submunition assemblies are exposed through openings in the skin. Post-deployment, the skin rotates to cover any openings in the strongback exposed by the deployment of the submunition assemblies to restore the OML.

US12523456 - Device, system, and method for transport and activation of a two- part explosive

A system for delivering and activating a two-part explosive may include an unmanned vehicle and/or an elevated structure, and a two-part explosive device. The device may include a container that is attached to, and releasable from, the unmanned vehicle or elevated structure. The container may contain an unsensitized explosive enclosed in a casing and and a sensitizing agent adjacent to the casing. The device may include an opening mechanism positioned at least partially within the container and adjacent to the casing. The opening mechanism may open the casing and expose the unsensitized explosive to the sensitizing agent, forming the two-part explosive in response to the container being released from the unmanned vehicle or elevated structure. The device may include a detonator inside or attached to the container. The detonator may trigger ignition of the two-part explosive after the unsensitized explosive is exposed to the sensitizing agent.

US12523457 - Shear-pin based inertia igniters with preset no-fire protection for munitions and the like

An inertial igniter including: a base having a first projection; a striker mass rotatably connected to the base, the base having a second projection aligned with the first projection such that the first and second projections impact when rotated; a member having a first portion engaging with a second portion of the striker mass to restrict rotation of the striker mass unless the predetermined acceleration is experienced; a mass movable from a first position where an acceleration is less than the predetermined acceleration and a second position where the acceleration is greater than the predetermined acceleration, the second position permitting the first and second portions to come out of engagement; a spring biasing the movable mass in the first position; and a shear member permitting impact of the first and second projections when the predetermined acceleration is experienced and the movable mass moves to the second position.

US12525138 - Simulator and simulation method with increased precision, in particular a weapon system simulator, and weapon system provided with such a simulator

Disclosed is a simulator and simulation method with increased precision, in particular a weapon system simulator, and weapon system provided with such a simulator. —The simulator ( 1 ) comprises a unit for generating a virtual image (I 1 ) which is defined according to an orientation reference and a sighting reference, a unit for generating a so-called captured image from angle-error and telemetry measurements relating to one or more real actors (R 1 to R 4 ) each of which is equipped with a retroreflector ( 10 ), the angle-error and telemetry measurements being performed using a rangefinder, a comparison unit for comparing the current virtual image (I 1 ) and the captured image so as to determine an error value representative of an orientation and/or sighting error, and a resetting unit for resetting the orientation reference and/or the sighting reference in order to correct said error value so as to create an optimised virtual image which is displayed on the vision element ( 2 ) in place of the current virtual image.

USD1109275 - Rifle stock

US12514242 - Insect-destroying device

The bore channel of the tube barrel includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion and the second portion are in communication with each other. A cross-sectional area of the first portion gradually decreases from an end close to the elastic bag to an end away from the elastic bag and eventually becomes equal to a cross-sectional area of an end of the second portion away from the exit port. The cross-sectional area of the second portion remains unchanged and is equal to a cross-sectional area of the exit port. when being shot out from the elastic bag, grain ammunition gathers at a connection between the first portion and the second portion, and further rushes toward a bottom of the second portion. Then the exit port is pointed at an insect, so that the grain ammunition is precisely shot at the insect through the exit port.

US12514311 - Glove with deployable knife

A glove with deployable spring-loaded knife comprises a glove being made of cut resistant chain mail having a wrist portion and knife housing. The knife housing is capable of being secured about the wrist portion of the device. Within the knife housing resides a kitchen quality carbon steel grade knife which may be deployed through actuation of a spring-loaded mechanism and switch.

US12514590 - Cartridge system

A cartridge system includes a clip unit including a clip having a plurality of arms; a case including an accommodation region in which the clip unit is accommodated; and a spacer that is accommodated in the accommodation region, wherein the spacer is configured to be separated from the clip unit when the clip unit is pulled to a proximal-end side of the cartridge system.

US12514591 - Cartridge system, cartridge, and loading method of clip unit

A cartridge system includes a clip unit having a plurality of arms being openable and closeable; and a connection member that is connectable with a power transmission portion inserting through a sheath, and a case having an accommodation region in which the clip unit is accommodated; a distal-end opening provided at a distal-end side of the accommodation region and into which the clip unit is insertable; a proximal-end opening provided at a proximal-end side of the accommodation region and into which the sheath is insertable; and a locking portion configured to allow a movement of the clip unit being inserted from the distal-end opening toward the accommodation region and regulate a movement of the clip unit from the accommodation region toward the distal-end opening.

US12516775 - Supportive holder apparatus and associated systems and methods

Apparatuses, systems and methods of a supportive holder include an elongated body comprising a length extending from a first end to a second end, the elongated body further comprising a cylindrical receiving cavity at the first end configured to receive at least a portion of an elongated rod. Further the supportive holder includes support strap(s) each comprising a respective clip, each respective clip being configured to receive at least a portion of the elongated body, and at least one clip being configured to receive the second end of the elongated body. In addition, the support strap(s) are configured to couple to a user's appendage during use.

US12516897 - Compact stock for AR-style firearms

A compact stock for an AR-style firearm includes a receiver extension configured to attach to a lower receiver, a buffer assembly receivable in the receiver extension, a buffer biasing member receivable in the receiver extension, and a buffer locking mechanism. The buffer assembly is configured to reciprocate between a retracted position wherein the buffer assembly is contained within the receiver extension, and an extended position wherein the buffer assembly is in-battery within an upper receiver. The buffer biasing member is configured to bias the buffer assembly toward the extended position. The buffer locking mechanism is configured to selectably retain the buffer assembly and the buffer biasing member within the receiver extension when the buffer assembly is in the retracted position such that the upper receiver is rotatable relative to the lower receiver about a forward take down pin of the firearm unimpeded by the buffer assembly and buffer biasing member.

US12516898 - Firearm four-bar linkage and slider-crank mechanisms and related techniques

The techniques described herein relate to methods and apparatus for a multi-linkage mechanical system comprising: a four-bar linkage mechanism comprising: a first ground connected to other linkages via a first revolute grounded joint and a second revolute grounded joint; a first crank; a first coupler; and a first output; and a slider-crank mechanism comprising: a second ground connected to other linkages via the second revolute grounded joint and a prismatic joint; a second crank; a second coupler; and a second output, wherein the first output of the four-bar linkage mechanism is connected to and configured to drive the second crank of the slider-crank mechanism. The techniques described herein relate to methods and apparatus for a firearm comprising: a lever; a four-bar linkage mechanism; and a slider-crank mechanism, wherein the lever includes at least one linkage of the four-bar linkage mechanism.

US12516899 - Hydraulic recoil device for handgun applications

A hydraulic recoil device for a handgun or pistol is provided. The device includes a cylinder defining an interior hollow compartment having a first end and a second end. The device further includes a first resilient member; a piston assembly arranged adjacent to the first resilient member and at least partially within the cylinder, where the piston assembly includes a piston head, a piston rod, and a piston cap; an accumulator arranged within the cylinder; and a second resilient member outside of the cylinder. The piston assembly is configured to remove an initial jolt in a firing cycle with a hydraulic resistance and the second resilient member is configured to provide recoil reduction after the initial jolt in the firing cycle. A method of reducing recoil in a handgun or pistol is also provided.

US12516900 - Feed tower mounted leaf springs for magazines

Leaf springs for use in a firearm magazine are described. The leaf springs comprising an inner edge, an outer edge, and a channel, and configured to facilitate movement of cartridges within a feed tower of the firearm magazine. The leaf springs can be in a flexed or unflexed position, wherein downward movement of the cartridges in the feed tower outwardly flex the leaf springs into the flexed position to facilitate downward translation of the cartridges by forcing the inner edge of the leaf springs away from the cartridges, and in the unflexed position, the inner edge of the leaf springs is parallel or substantially parallel to an edge of the cartridges in the feed tower.

US12516901 - Accessories for pistol-to-rifle conversion kit

A pistol-to-rifle conversion kit includes a rifle body that includes a lower receiver, which includes a grip mounting portion, which is rearwardly adjacent to a trigger guard, which is rearwardly adjacent to a magazine well receiving portion, an auxiliary trigger sliding mounted in the rifle body and including an elongate member and a forward trigger interface member, which extends from a forward portion of the elongate member and which is configured to interface with a trigger of a pistol mounted in the rifle body, and a trigger member which extends from the elongate member for directly contacting a shooter's finger, and one or more of the following in any combination thereof: an ambidextrous rifle body quick-lock fastener, an ambidextrous magazine release button, an ambidextrous safety selector, and an assault-rifle-style charging handle.

US12516902 - Load balanced firearm barrel extension

A barrel extension configured to reduce the likelihood of premature bolt failure in automatic and/or semi-automatic style weapons. The barrel extension includes one or more cutouts within a body of the barrel extension. The cutouts are configured to reduce rigidity of the barrel extension proximal to the location of the cutout. As the rigidity around the extractor is lowered, the force on the bolt lugs is more evenly distributed. In one example, the cutouts are in the form of a single oval cutout positioned adjacent an extractor of the bolt.

US12516903 - Bipod

Interface connection adapter arrangement ( 300 ) for a bipod ( 1 ) for a rifle ( 2 ), wherein said arrangement further comprises a first part ( 310 ) and a second part ( 320 ), being trans-latable in relation to each other, the arrangement comprising a rifle fastener ( 331 ), in turn comprising cooperating fastener means both on said first part and on said second part; said rifle fastener being arranged to be activated for fastening the arrangement to the rifle by translating said first part in relation to said second part into a gripping position; and wherein the arrangement is arranged to be connected to two leg parts. The invention is characterised in that the arrangement further comprises a spring means ( 350 ), arranged to press the first part and the second part together; and a freedom of movement adjustment means ( 360 ), arranged to adjustably limit a freedom of translational movement of said first part in relation to said second part away from each other. The invention also relates to a method.

US12516904 - Archery bow with wide ratio limb

In some embodiments, an archery bow comprises a frame, a first limb assembly supporting a first rotatable member and a second limb assembly supporting a second rotatable member. The first rotatable member comprises a cam. A bowstring extends between the first rotatable member and the second rotatable member. A power cable is in communication with the cam. The first limb assembly has a width and a length, wherein the width is at least 26% of the length. In some embodiments, the width is at least 28% of the length.

US12516905 - Pneumatic launcher barrel housing system

The present invention is a system and method pertaining to a Pneumatic Launcher Barrel Housing designed for enhanced noise suppression during projectile launching, maintaining shot accuracy and consistency, and allowing for greater customization and configurability. The system comprises an external layer, removable and replaceable internal layer(s), and air gap(s) between layers. The external layer facilitates attachment to existing projectile guns and provides a framework for securing internal layer(s), creating an air gap. The internal layer guides the paintball, utilizing expanding gases from the projectile gun to accelerate it through a stabilized path. This aids in dissipating residual air pressure and ensuring consistent shot trajectories.

US12516906 - Target dot sight having target illumination sensor

A target dot sight includes a target illumination sensor that senses the amount of illumination at a target, rather than merely sensing the ambient sight of the entire operating environment. Then, based on the sensed target illumination, the target dot sight may automatically compensate for the brightness of the target.

US12516907 - Methods and apparatus for pointing logic in aircraft

Methods and apparatus for pointing logic in aircraft are disclosed. A disclosed example apparatus to aim an aiming device carried by an aircraft includes at least one memory, machine readable instructions, and processor circuitry. The processor is to at least one of instantiate or execute the machine readable instructions to determine a position of a target, determine an orientation of the aircraft, determine aiming points based on the orientation and a movement range of the aiming device, and determine a movement of at least one of the aircraft or the aiming device based on the aiming points and the position to orient the aiming device toward the target.

US12516908 - Sighting systems, components, and methods

Sight systems comprise a sight receiver and a base attachable to and detachable from a sight receiver. A base carries a sighting component, such as an iron sight or optic sight. A sighting component may be attachably and detachably mounted to a base, or a sighting component may be made integrally with a base. A base may carry plural sighting components. Sight systems may include plural interchangeable sight receivers, bases, and/or sighting components. In some embodiments, interfitting structures at least partially restrain or retain a base and a sight receiver in longitudinal and lateral alignment, with such structures being longitudinally oriented. In some embodiments, interfitting structures at least partially restrain or retain a base and a sighting component in longitudinal alignment and lateral alignment, with such structures being longitudinally oriented. Some embodiments provide a fastener operable with a compatible and/or complementary surface, together used to urge interfitting parts together tightly.

US12516909 - Sighting systems, components, and methods

Sight systems comprise a sight receiver and a base attachable to and detachable from a sight receiver. A base carries a sighting component, such as an iron sight or optic sight. A sighting component may be attachably and detachably mounted to a base, or a sighting component may be made integrally with a base. A base may carry plural sighting components. Sight systems may include plural interchangeable sight receivers, bases, and/or sighting components. In some embodiments, a sight system may comprise a base deployed with an elastomeric or otherwise resilient mounting pad. In some embodiments, an elastomeric or otherwise resilient mounting pad may be proud of a front or rear face of the base, or a side face of the base, or both. In some embodiments, the pad may be proud of a bottom surface of the base.

US12516910 - Firearm sight mounting plate assembly

A firearm sight mounting plate assembly for a firearm is provided. The firearm sight mounting plate assembly includes a mounting plate. The mounting plate having a first area supporting an iron sight, and the mounting plate having a second area supporting an optic. The first area is different from the second area.

US12516911 - Combined armor plate

A combined armor plate is claimed. The combined armor plate is formed by soft and hard armor plates, the hard armor plate is arranged in a front part, the soft plate is arranged in a rear part. It comprises one or several hard armor plates having a total area smaller than a total area of the soft armor plate. The hard armor plates and the soft armor plate are interconnected such that they form firm and uniform structure in each formed hard ballistic part on each connection area between the soft armor plate and the hard armor plates. Soft ballistic parts have lower firmness and lower thickness of a ballistic material than the combined armor plate in locations of the hard ballistic parts. Technical effect: increasing effective ballistic protection area and resistance of the hard armor plate and the soft armor plate to penetration and blunt trauma effect.

US12516912 - Lightweight, ballistic and blast-resistant multi-phase composite armor material based on high-toughness heterogeneous interfacial layer and method for preparing the same

A lightweight, ballistic and blast-resistant multi-phase composite armor material based on a high-toughness heterogeneous interfacial layer, including a crack-arresting layer, a bullet-breaking layer, an energy-absorbing layer, and a support layer. The crack-arresting layer, the bullet-breaking layer, the energy-absorbing layer, and the support layer are stacked in sequence from a bullet-accepting side to the inside. Adjacent two layers are bonded with an adhesive film layer. The crack-arresting layer and the support layer are both made of a carbon fiber composite. The bullet-breaking layer is made of ceramic. The energy-absorbing layer is made of an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber composite. The adhesive film layer is made of a high-toughness heterogeneous interfacial adhesive.

US12516913 - Shield system

In various embodiments, a ballistic shield system may comprise a shield, a ballistic cover, and a fastening system. The shield may have a first curved profile and a first ballistic rating. The ballistic cover may have a second curved profile and a second ballistic rating. The fastening system may be configured to attach the ballistic cover to the shield. Moreover, the second curved profile may match the first curved profile.

US12516914 - Net-launching system

An assembly for use as a net-launching projectile is disclosed. The assembly comprises a housing storing a net in a packed configuration and configured such that a rotation of the assembly causes the net to be ejected from the housing, thereby unpacking the net into an expanded configuration. The assembly also comprises a plurality of circumferentially disposed protrusions or ridges for engaging with corresponding rifling in a barrel to induce the rotation of the assembly when launched. Also disclosed is a net-launching system and a method of capturing an aerial target.

US12516915 - Threat countermeasure system and threat countermeasure method

Provided are a threat-countering system and a threat-countering method for efficiently countering incoming threats by using laser irradiation. The threat-countering system comprises a countering device, a deterrent device, and a decision device. The countering device detects incoming threats and counters the threats by using laser irradiation. The deterrent device is installed to prevent threats from approaching a protected object through a deterrent region in which the power of the laser irradiation is assumed to be lower than a predetermined threshold. The decision device decides the position of the upper end of the deterrent device on the basis of the upper end of the deterrent region.

US12516916 - Gas generator

A gas generator includes an ignition device including an igniter, an igniter holding portion, and a fixing portion made of resin and a case having a bottomed tubular shape and being configured to accommodate a gas generating agent which combusts by actuation of the ignition device, the case made of resin and including a side wall portion with a base end side being connected to the fixing portion, and a closing end portion configured to close a tip end side. The closing end portion includes a fragile part configured to open by a combustion product generated by the gas generating agent, a periphery of the fragile part is greater in thickness than the fragile part, and an annular inclination portion is formed inside the case from a predetermined position of the side wall portion to the fragile part.

US12516917 - Expandable bullet

The invention discloses an expandable bullet having a set of deformable petals each including a main and set of two small petals, with the petals formed by a pattern of slits across a hollow core of the bullet tip.

US12516918 - Nosepiece for suppressing a water-entry cavity

A nosepiece is provided with a recess or cup shape with internal dimensions that provides cavity suppression of a body entering an air and water interface. The nosepiece includes a circular portion with a diameter connectable to a nose of the body. The circular portion has a cylindrical first section and a cylindrical second section with the recess as the formed cup in the first section at a depth where the diameter and depth are selected based on a Weber number for the body such that a cavity is suppressed as the nosepiece and the body enter the air and water interface.

US12516919 - Bullet cartridge, method for manufacturing a bullet cartridge and plant for manufacturing bullet cartridges

A bullet cartridge ( 1 ) may include a bullet case ( 3 ) defining a caliber diameter (D), a projectile ( 4 ) inserted into the neck portion ( 31 ) of the bullet case ( 3 ), and at least one annular layer ( 51, 52 ) of a sealing medium ( 5 ) formed from a sealing medium ( 5 ) between the bullet case ( 3 ) and the projectile ( 4 ). The bullet case ( 3 ) may be provided with the annular layer ( 51, 52 ) using a microdosing device (microdoser) ( 7 ). The annular layer may include not more than 1 mg of sealing medium ( 5 ) per mm of caliber diameter (D).

US12517341 - Sealed reflecting sight with low profile carrier assembly

An optic assembly may include: an environmentally isolated cavity defined by at least a front lens and a housing; a light source located inside the environmentally isolated cavity, the light source to project a reticle on the front lens; and a carrier assembly located inside the environmentally isolated cavity, wherein the light source is mounted on a carrier of the carrier assembly, and the carrier assembly includes: at least one boss fixably located with respect to a bottom interior surface of the environmentally isolated cavity; and a carrier lift slidingly movable along the at least one boss to raise or lower the light source relative to the front lens; wherein the carrier is slidably movable relative to the carrier lift to laterally adjust a position of the light source relative to the front lens. Other embodiments may be disclosed and/or claimed.

US12518419 - Method, software product, device and system for determining a direction at a position

A method for determining a direction at a position is provided. The method involves obtaining an orthorectified photo of a region of Earth's surface comprising the position, and a coordinate system for the orthorectified photo; identifying the position in the orthorectified photo; identifying a reference object in the orthorectified photo; determining a reference direction between the position and the identified reference object; capturing at least one digital photo at the position with a calibrated digital camera, wherein at least one of the at least one captured digital photo depicts the reference object; and determining the direction based on the at least one captured digital photo and the determined reference direction, wherein the determined direction is based on at least one pixel coordinate corresponding to the depicted reference object in the at least one captured digital photo depicting the reference object.

USD1108572 - Firearm

USD1108573 - Firearm

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A personal defense tool has a secondary function as a hair styling tool. The personal defense tool includes a handle portion for grasping by a user's hand or fingers, and a plurality of prongs extending from the handle portion. The prongs are configured to puncture a skin surface of an attacker while also being configured to comb or be retained within a user's hair.