Firearms and Ammunition Patent Grants

US12448889 - Raise caving method for mining deposits, and a mining infrastructure, monitoring system, machinery, control system and data medium therefor

The present invention relates to an integrated raise caving mining method for mining deposits in rock mass comprising: developing at least one raise ( 102,102 a - f, 202,302 a - g, 402 a - e ) in the rock mass ( 10 ), developing a drawbell ( 100,100 a - c, 200 a - g, 300 a - f, 400 a - e ) in the rock mass ( 10 ), wherein at least a portion of the drawbell is excavated from the at least one raise ( 102,102 a - f, 202,302 a - g, 402 a - e ), initiating caving through undercutting, wherein at least a part of an undercut is created by gradually expanding the drawbell ( 100,100 a - c, 200 a - g, 300 a - f, 400 a - e ) in upwards direction by excavation, developing at least two drawpoints ( 106,206,406 ) into the drawbell ( 100,100 a - c, 200 a - g, 300 a - f, 400 a - e ), wherein the drawpoints ( 106 ) are developed from drifts ( 115,207,407 ) arranged on different levels and progressively drawing fragmented rock ( 101 ) from the at least one drawbell through the drawpoints ( 106,206,406 ). The present invention also relates to use of an integrated raise caving mining method for mining deposits. The present invention also relates to an integrated raise caving mining infrastructure, a machinery, a control system of an integrated raise caving mining infrastructure, and a data medium.

US12449214 - Hybrid ambidextrous receiver

A firearm receiver assembly includes a receiver body, a threaded mount at a rear portion of the receiver body, a magazine release assembly including a magazine release portion on at least one side of the receiver body, a bolt release assembly including a bolt release central portion and a bolt release portion on at least one side of the receiver body, and a safety selector assembly including a safety portion on at least one side of the receiver body. The bolt release central portion translates vertically within a cavity of the receiver body.

US12449215 - Automated missile launcher reloader

In one embodiment, a method of automated missile launcher reloading includes aligning one or more collars of a shelving system with a path of a canister and activating one or more rollers of the shelving system to translate the canister into the one or more collars. The method also includes coupling a first collar of the one or more collars to the canister and adjusting the one or more collars to align the canister with a path of a launcher cell. The method further includes translating the one or more collars into the path of the launcher cell to feed the canister into the launcher cell.

US12449216 - Fluid power actuator utilizing a screw assembly

A fluid power actuator includes a fluid power actuator housing, a piston assembly, and a screw assembly. The piston assembly is constructed and arranged to move relative to the fluid power actuator housing in response to changes in fluid pressure within the fluid power actuator housing. The screw assembly couples with the fluid power actuator housing and the piston assembly. The screw assembly is constructed and arranged to control movement of the piston assembly relative to the fluid power actuator housing. Such a fluid power actuator is well-suited for various applications such as in loading equipment which is involved in high precision munitions loading, among others.

US12449217 - Systems and methods to make safe a firearm

Systems and methods are provided for the making safe of a firearm. A safety system includes a lock mechanism coupled to an engagement member and a user interface. The engagement member is movably coupled to the firearm and rotatable between an unlock position and a lock position. A contact face of the engagement member is in contact with an outer surface of a distal portion of a breechblock in the lock position and precludes a distal movement of the breechblock. The engagement member is configured to transition between the lock position and the unlock position while remaining movably coupled to the handgun. Movement of the engagement member from the lock position is restricted by the lock mechanism until disengaged via the user interface.

US12449218 - Adjustable trigger safety system

An adjustable trigger safety system that replaces a handle or grip of a firearm is disclosed. The adjustable trigger safety system can have a frame that mounts to a portion of a firearm. A finger actuator is used to reposition an indicator that allows the main safety to rotate from a “safe” position to a “fire” position. The lower grip can have an accessory connector to connect external devices. The frame can house and provide pivot points for components located internally or partially internally to the frame, including a safety lever, an activation lever, and a safety cable. Rotation of the activation lever causes the main safety to rotate. The amount of pressure needed to move the safety and activation levers and deactivate the system is adjustable. The safety lever must be depressed before the activation lever, or the activation lever cannot be depressed. The finger actuator is ambidextrous.

US12449219 - Firearm suppressor and self-torquing feature

A suppressor for a firearm may include a core and a tube. The tube may be arranged around the core. The core may have a first longitudinal axis and include a first proximal end, a first distal, and a first end cap disposed adjacent to the first proximal end. The first end cap may include a proximal end wall and an opening for receiving a barrel of a firearm. The opening for receiving the barrel of the firearm may extend from the first proximal end to a first interior end wall. A bore may extend from the first interior end wall to the proximal end wall. The core may further include a first static vane spaced from the proximal end wall along the first longitudinal axis, and an array of baffles aligned with the bore, the array of baffles being arranged between the first static vane and the distal end.

US12449220 - Suppressor cover for rifle

A suppressor cover for a rifle has a first panel and a second panel that combine to form a tube, and a collar configured to wrap around the forward end of the tube. The panels have locking tabs configured to mate with corresponding rail slots on the rifle's handguard. The panels may have air vents.

US12449221 - Assembly of a receiver with a barrel

An assembly of a receiver ( 1 ) with a barrel ( 4 ) wherein the barrel ( 4 ) is inserted into a barrel hole ( 7 ) in the receiver ( 1 ) and is attached in a replaceable manner by means of a clamping connection that comprises a longitudinal slot ( 2 ) that longitudinally divides the receiver ( 1 ) wall in the insertion location of the barrel ( 4 ). In the location of the longitudinal slot ( 2 ) at least two transversal screws ( 3 ) pass through the receiver ( 1 ). In the location of the longitudinal slot ( 2 ), a transversal hole ( 5 ) extends into the receiver ( 1 ) and a transversal pin ( 10 ) passes through the transversal hole ( 5 ) in such a way that the transversal pin ( 10 ) reaches into a corresponding transversal recess ( 9 ) in the barrel ( 4 ). Perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the transversal pin ( 10 ) a threaded hole ( 11 ) with a connecting screw ( 12 ) passes through the transversal pin ( 10 ). The connecting screw ( 12 ) further passes through a straight-through hole ( 6 ) in the receiver ( 1 ) and through a stock/frame ( 13 ) of the firearm to connect the receiver ( 1 ) to the stock/frame ( 13 ) of the firearm.

US12449222 - Firearm mounting system

A firearm mounting system is provided. The system may include a base assembly. The base assembly may include a base body and a tension control sub-system. The system may include a bracket coupled to a top surface of the base body. The system may include a swing arm pivotably coupled to the bracket, where the swing arm further includes a vertical support leg and a horizontal support leg able to pivot about an axis. The system may include a support plate coupled to the horizontal support leg of the swing arm, where the support plate provides elevational control of the firearm mounting system. The system may include at least one support coupling to couple the support plate to at least a portion of a firearm.

US12449223 - Firearm recoil attenuating devices

Firearm recoil attenuating devices may include a firearm support base having a base interior; a filler material in the base interior of the firearm support base, the filler material having a recoil-absorbing portion; and a recoil attenuating strap carried by the firearm support base proximate the recoil-absorbing portion of the filler material, the recoil attenuating strap configured for attachment to the firearm to transmit the recoil force from the firearm to the recoil-absorbing portion of the filler material upon firing of the firearm.

US12449224 - Arrow assembly for a crossbow and method of using same

A method of engaging an arrow with an anti-dry fire system on a crossbow and an arrow assembly for crossbow that engages the anti-dry fire system behind the draw string. Matched weight arrows having lighted and non-lighted nocks are also disclosed.

US12449225 - Cocking assembly for crossbow

A cocking assembly includes a rail, a drawstring carrier, and an actuator. The rail includes a front end and a rear end. The drawstring carrier is configured to retain a drawstring and move in a rearward direction to draw the drawstring. The actuator is operatively coupled to the drawstring carrier and configured to move along the rail between the front end to the rear end to draw the drawstring carrier in the rearward direction.

US12449226 - Archery stabilizer mount and related method of use

An archery stabilizer mount is provided and can include a base that indexes an archery stabilizer in a fixed, angular orientation relative to the base, and a bracket, which attaches to an archery bow riser, where the base is selectively installable and removable from the bracket without altering the stabilizer orientation relative to the base and/or the archery bow. The base can be repeatedly removed from and installed relative to the bracket while maintaining a reference element of the archery stabilizer indexed in the fixed angular orientation relative to the base and to the bracket. The reference element can be a branding element, such as a logo, image, alphanumeric characters or other indicia.

US12449227 - Archery release aid mount

An archery release aid mount includes an attachment mechanism configured to rigidly attach the archery release aid to a bow. A securing device is configured to receive an archery release aid. The securing device includes a securing device that upon the archery release aid mount receiving the archery release aid, holds the archery release aid securely, and that is configured to allow a user to without tools remove the archery release aid from the archery release aid mount when the user wants to use the archery release aid during archery.

US12449228 - Pneumatic launching apparatus employing piston and cylinder cam driving pathways and methods

Launcher apparatus and methods of a toy projectile blaster piston air compression element and breech bolt having a connected cylinder driving arm, and a piston driving arm at the piston. A cylinder cam pathway track and a piston cam pathway track at a firing mechanism positions a piston cam follower linkage tracking end at the piston cam pathway track, and a cylinder cam follower linkage tracking end at the cylinder cam pathway track pivoted at a conveyor of an integral a trigger assembly. A cylinder follower projection is brought into contact with the cylinder driving arm and a piston cam follower projection is brought into contact with the piston driving arm, for fluid communication to outwardly launch the received projectile rounds.

US12449229 - Bottom chamber firing revolver

A revolver having a frame, a cylinder, a trigger assembly, and a barrel. The cylinder is rotatable on its axis and is indexed to position a chamber at the six o'clock position. The barrel is in line with the chamber at the six o'clock position, allowing the revolver to fire a projectile from the six o'clock position, thus causing less barrel rise.

US12449230 - Adjustable stock for a BB gun

A BB gun may include a firing mechanism assembly and an adjustable stock. The adjustable stock may include an adapter coupled to the firing mechanism assembly and a butt stock movably coupled to the adapter for providing the BB gun with an adjustable length of pull. The butt stock may be configured to translate relative to the adapter and to be selectively secured relative to the adapter in a plurality of positions defining a plurality of different lengths of pull.

US12449231 - Laser induced friction surface on firearm

A firearm having a laser induced friction surface. A method for forming the laser induced friction surface on the firearm may includes the steps of disposing the laser machine adjacent to a component of the firearm, adjusting the laser machine, then applying the laser beam of the laser machine onto a component surface.

US12449232 - Weapon storage box with defense function

A weapon storage box with a defense function includes a box body upper cover and a box body lower cover; the box body upper cover and the box body lower cover are rotationally connected and can be switched between a closing state and an unfolding state; a box lock is arranged between the box body upper cover and the box body lower cover; the box body upper cover and the box body lower cover is provided with a handle positioned in a storage cavity, the box body upper cover and the box body lower cover are spliced to form a shield in the unfolding state. According to the disclosure, the weapon storage box can be used as a box for storing weapons and can be carried around, and can also be used as the shield for protecting the user safety in time.

US12449233 - Gun sight optic contingency system

A gun sight optic contingency system is mounted co-witnessed with a red dot sight onto a firearm. The red dot sight has a sight window that remains functionally unobstructed. The gun sight optic contingency system has a low profile rear sight located proximal to a shooter, and a front sight located distally to the shooter. The rear and front sights together define a sighting axis aligned with the path a fired projectile takes. Amounting, such as an adapter plate, couples to the firearm. When aimed at a target, the front sight is visible within and adjacent to a bottom of the view visible in the sight window. The rear sight is outside of and adjacent to a bottom of the sight window and also adjacent to and just below the front sight view in the sight window. The front and rear sights may contain a luminescent compound.

US12449234 - Illuminated sighting system

An illuminated sighting system for a firearm sight, including a first light conductive member having a first light conductive member viewing end that emits a first amount of emitted light which provides a first viewable aiming indicium that indicates alignment of a firearm with a target; a second light conductive member viewing end that emits a second amount of emitted light which provides a second viewable aiming indicium that indicates misalignment of the firearm with the target; wherein the second light conductive member viewing end disposes about the first light conductive member viewing end; and a lens operably coupled to the first and second light conductive member viewing ends.

US12449235 - Method for assisting with firing on a moving target, and associated device and assembly

A method for assisting with firing at a moving target, includes the steps of: displaying in a targeting window, superimposed onto the direct view of a scene, a main indicator creating a firing axis of a firing system; measuring a distance between the main indicator and a target in the scene; determining the speed of movement of the target; determining a targeting position, in the targeting window, anticipating an angular movement of the target relative to the firing axis, as a function of the speed of movement of the target, the speed of a projectile and the measured distance; and displaying, in the targeting window, a secondary indicator at the determined targeting position.

US12449236 - Multipurpose bulletproof pads with non-flammable property

Provided are a core material ( 10 ) formed in a structure in which a fiber glass ( 10 A) and an aramid ( 10 B) are woven and stacked; an outer cover member ( 20 ) formed by attaching high-density polyethylene ( 20 A) and impregnated kraft paper ( 20 B) to an outside of the core material ( 10 ); and a non-flammable member ( 30 ) formed by attaching an acrylic resin ( 30 A) and a ceramic coating material ( 30 B) to at least one surface of the outer cover member ( 20 ). Therefore, it is possible to prevent deterioration of bulletproof power due to detachment and breakage caused by bullets in the event of a gun accident, and to enhance non-flammability and eco-friendliness to expand the internal and external fields of a building, thereby enhancing product competitiveness and increasing usability.

US12449237 - Mobile laser denial defense system

A mobile laser denial defense system is provided. A camera is in communication connection with an image processing device and a control device, and is configured for real-time monitoring and target identification; a laser is fixed on a pan/tilt head and is connected to a laser host by a telescopic optical fiber, where the laser is in communication connection with the control device; a cooling system is connected to the laser and is configured to cool and dissipate heat from the laser; a control device is connected to a camera and the laser and configured to identify a target and control the laser to perform laser strikes, where the control device is also connected to the cooling system to monitor a temperature state of the cooling system in real time; and an automatic cruise and obstacle avoidance system is integrated in a mobile base.

US12449238 - Method for providing dart game image

Disclosed is a method for providing a dart game image, which is performed by a dart game device for participating in a play session assigning a play time constraint to two or more devices according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. The method for providing a dart game image may include: receiving play related data of another device which participates in the play session in which the dart game device participates, wherein the play related data includes non-image play result data; determining a display image related to the play related data based on the play related data; and displaying the determined display image.

US12449239 - Ballistic block and ballistic wall made of ballistic blocks

A ballistic block in the shape of a prism, comprising a front wall ( 1 ), a back wall ( 2 ), side walls ( 3, 4 ) and a through space ( 5 ) intended to be filled with ballistic pellets. The object of the invention is also a ballistic wall ( 12 ) made of ballistic blocks ( 13 ).

US12449240 - Bullet comprising inlet and outlet channels

A bullet having an inlet channel and a plurality of outlet channels wherein, during flight, air enters into the bullet through the inlet channel and is expelled through the outlet channels. The inlet channel traverses from the leading edge of the bullet into a proximal point in the bullet, wherein the inlet channel branches off into the plurality of outlet channels. The outlet channels expel air through the lateral sides of the bullet.

US12449241 - Weaponized unmanned vehicles, weapons release systems, and low-cost munitions for remotely engaging one or more targets

Unmanned systems, and primarily vehicles, and in most embodiments unmanned aerial systems (UAS), as well as novel guided and unguided munitions are presented herein. to the two combine to present unmanned weaponized systems that not only carry weapons functionality, but allow for advanced observation and reconnaissance. These unmanned systems are largely directed toward military applications where the weaponized unmanned system may be forward deployed to allow human warfighters to remain at long range distances from the potential targets, and to provide surveillance, target identification and tracking, general reconnaissance information, and the like, while also providing weaponized attack capabilities. The unmanned systems may, in some embodiments, include advanced command and control capabilities for communication between the system and the remote, rear-positioned warfighter, and between separate elements of the unmanned system. Many embodiments also include weapons systems, munitions, or rounds with guidance and real-time maneuverability capabilities as well.

US12449242 - High-strength munitions structure with tailored fragmentation

A bulk metallic glass (BMG) material includes at least one high strength reactive alloy having a surface on which one or more surface features are formed. The one or more surface features are configured to at least partially control a fragmentation of the BMG material. The BMG material forms a cavity within which an explosive is configured to reside.

US12449243 - Tunable projectile

An apparatus including a non-Newtonian fluid disposed within a projectile.

US12449244 - Holder device

A holder device for holding objects includes a holder body, a moveable carrier element, and a force generating system tending to move the carrier element in a first direction to a first position when the carrier element is in a second position away from the first position. The carrier element constitutes a trough having a longitudinal direction perpendicular to the first direction, a wider area closer to a bottom of the trough, and a narrower area farther from the bottom of the trough. When the carrier element is in the first position, a rim of the holder body closes the trough so that the objects cannot be moved in the longitudinal direction to and from the trough. When the carrier element is in the second position, the objects can be moved in the longitudinal direction to and from the trough.

US12449245 - Power charge ignition

A method and apparatus for igniting a power charge in downhole wellbore using an ignition propellant mixed with a main propellant, the ignition propellant may be concentrated at the first end of a housing where it is the majority propellant and then gradually mix with the main propellant, transitioning to a majority of the main propellant.

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US12440862 - Water gun

A water gun is provided, including: a shell, provided with a liquid spraying position and mist spraying position; a liquid spraying mechanism, including a liquid storage cavity, a liquid spraying pump, and a liquid guide pipe group, wherein the liquid storage cavity and the liquid spraying pump are arranged on the shell; the liquid spraying pump is respectively communicated to liquid storage cavity and the liquid spraying position through the liquid guide pipe group; the liquid spraying pump is configured to pump liquid inside the liquid storage cavity to the liquid spraying position for spraying; and a mist spraying mechanism, including a to-be-atomized liquid tank and an atomizing element, wherein the to-be-atomized liquid tank is connected to a shell.

US12441177 - Electrified military vehicle

A military vehicle includes a front axle, a rear axle, and a driveline. The driveline includes an engine, an energy storage system, an accessory drive coupled to the engine, a second motor coupled to at least one of the front axle or the rear axle, and a clutch positioned between the engine and the second motor. The accessory drive includes a first motor and a plurality of accessories. The first motor is electrically coupled to the energy storage system. The plurality of accessories include an air compressor. The second motor electrically is coupled to the energy storage system. The clutch is spring-biased into engagement with the engine and pneumatically disengaged by an air supply selectively provided thereto based on operation of the air compressor. The first motor is configured to drive the air compressor to pneumatically disengage the clutch to decouple the second motor from the engine.

US12442516 - Blast shield for the lens of a light source

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

US12442603 - Lever action firearms having gear assemblies and linkage assemblies for connecting its action lever to its bolt carrier assembly and associated methods

Lever action firearms having a linkage assembly for pivotally connecting its action lever to its bolt carrier assembly and associated methods are disclosed. The lever action firearm includes a bolt carrier assembly received in an upper frame and operable to reciprocate between an open position and a closed position. The bolt carrier assembly includes a first pivot. A lower frame defines a magazine well configured to removably receive a box magazine. The lever action firearm includes an action lever movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The action lever includes second and third pivots. The action lever is pivotally connected to the lower frame at the second pivot. The lever action firearm also includes a linkage assembly is pivotally connected to the action lever at the third pivot, wherein the linkage assembly is pivotally connected to the bolt carrier assembly at the first pivot.

US12442604 - Density altitude reticle

A reticle includes a crosshair, a ranging section, and a targeting section. The ranging section includes a plurality of target height chevrons and a target shoulder width guide. The targeting section includes a plurality of center mass ballistic solution chevrons, a plurality of known length (KL) box shoulder bars, a plurality of KL upper torso bars, a density altitude guide, and a wind compensation guide.

US12442605 - Barrel cooling block for a semi-automatic rifle

The invention is a cooling block that is added to a semi-automatic rifle to improve the cooling of the barrel. The cooling block is designed to fit into an air-cooling shroud and sit tightly against the gun barrel. The tolerances for the contact surface between the cooling block and the outer gun are critical for optimal cooling, and the block is designed for easy replacement to provide more continuous cooling.

US12442606 - Lock for gun and multifunctional gun storage stand

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of gun locks, and particularly, to a lock for safety protection of a gun trigger and a multifunctional gun storage stand. The lock includes a base, a shell fixedly connected to the base, a stabilizer fixedly connected to the shell, and a locking device mounted inside the shell. The locking device is provided with a movably opened and closed lock catch assembly and a locking assembly restraining the lock catch assembly from being movably opened and closed; the lock catch assembly is movably connected to the locking assembly, and the lock catch assembly is provided with a lock catch post.

US12442607 - Weapon usage monitoring system having discharge event monitoring based on multiple sensor authentication

A system for providing discharge monitoring of a firearm includes a first sensor, a second sensor and an event detection module. The first sensor is disposed on the firearm that senses a first acceleration along a first axis and sends a first input signal. The second sensor is disposed on the firearm that senses a second environmental variable and sends a second input signal. The event detection module receives the first input signal and compares the first acceleration to an acceleration threshold indicative of a shot; receives the second input signal and compares the second input signal to a second threshold indicative of a shot; determines whether a discharge has occurred based on both the first signal satisfying the acceleration threshold and the second input signal satisfying the second threshold; and generates an event detection signal based on the determination.

US12442608 - Machine gun trigger with select fire

A trigger assembly includes a selector operable between a safe position, a semiautomatic fire position, and an automatic fire position. In one example, the assembly includes a trigger rotatable between a resting position and a pulled position, a disconnector pivotable between a first position where it is in the path of the operational rod, and a second position where it is out of the path of the operational rod. A sear is pivotable between an engaged position and a disengaged position and is biased to the engaged position where it is positioned in the path of the operational rod. A sear link is pivotably connected to the trigger, such that pulling the trigger moves the sear link into contact with the sear to pivot the sear towards the disengaged position. The sear link is spaced from the sear when the trigger is in the resting position.

US12442609 - Systems for managing an energy store at a gun

The present disclosure provides systems and techniques for managing an energy store at a gun. The gun may include an energy store management system for securing an energy store, such as a battery pack, within a cavity of the gun. The energy store management system may include a dense brace located at a lower end of the cavity, a compressible brace located at an upper end of the cavity, a lid, a gasket at the upper end of the cavity, and a hinge mechanism configured to close the lid such that the lid forms a seal with the gasket. The interior surface of the cavity may be tapered such that the frictional load between the surface of the energy store and the surface of the cavity is higher at the lower end of the cavity than at the upper end of the cavity.

US12442610 - Firearm suppressor assembly

A firearm suppressor assembly includes a modular suppressor which comprises a tube and a pair of end caps each being attachable to opposing ends of the tube and a plurality of baffles each being positionable within the tube such that a first bullet hole in each of the pair of end caps is aligned with a second bullet hole in each of the plurality of baffles. A bullet from a firearm passes through the first bullet hole in the end caps and the second bullet hole in each of the plurality of baffles when the modular suppressor is attached to a firearm. Each of the plurality of baffles has a plurality of gas holes is in fluid communication with a vent hole in the tube to pass combustion gases through the gas holes and the vent hole thereby reducing the intensity of the report of the firearm.

US12442611 - Modular suppressor with beveled segments

A suppressor for a gun is compatible with expanding projectiles (e.g., shot shells, pepper balls, bean bags, etc.). The suppressor includes a core configured to attached to a barrel of the gun and extend forward from the barrel. One or more baffles attaches to an external surface of the core between a rear end and a front end of the core. A housing generally surrounds the baffle and core. An end cap attaches to a front of the housing to define the front of the suppressor. The core includes a plurality of annular segments or bushings configured to limit expansion of the projectile as it traverses the suppressor, and the annular segments or bushings are spaced apart from one another and supported by rails.

US12442612 - Thread-locking firearm accessory mounting system

Some embodiments may include a firearm assembly providing a threaded opening to couple onto a threaded part of a firearm, the threaded opening at least partially defined by a flex section of the firearm assembly; and a fastener having a first section including a driving end, and a second section including a length of the fastener and an opposite end of the fastener; wherein the second section of the fastener urges the flex section of the firearm assembly to clampingly lock threads of the threaded opening with threads of the threaded part of the firearm. Other embodiments may be disclosed and/or claimed.

US12442613 - Compensator partition

A compensator for a firearm includes a body defining a projectile opening therethrough along a longitudinal axis, where the projectile opening is sized for passage of a projectile fired from the firearm. The compensator includes a removable partition than can be separated from the rest of the compensator to aid in cleaning and servicing. The partition can be replaced without needing to replace the entire compensator.

US12442614 - Method of making a training firearm

A method is described of making a training firearm that has a replaceable magazine. The training firearm is not an actual firearm but possesses a visual look and tactile fee of an actual firearm, to enable a user to train realistically but safely.

US12442615 - Hyper-magnetic matter accelerator

The Hyper-Magnetic Matter Accelerator comprises an apparatus and method of a plurality of basin-formed electromagnetic field generators as well as rotational electromagnetic field generators mounted in series to a conduit; energized in sequence for ferrous matter or projectile acceleration to, but not limited to or by high-hypersonic velocity and rotation for trajectory stabilization accuracy. Velocity control may be implemented through the use of various power levels as well as configuration by one skilled in the art based on said artisan's intended velocity objective.

US12442616 - Half pipe disrupter

Provided herein are mass focusing shaped charges and related methods useful for disrupting targets in either underwater or on land. The mass focusing shaped charges comprise an explosives shell having an explosives shell surface, wherein at least a portion is curved and defines an inner volume configured to contain an inner volume of fluid or a metal liner. A distal body is comprising a SMART material is positioned between the inner volume of fluid and a to-be-disrupted target. A conformable layer of explosives conforms to at least a portion of a surface of the explosives shell, the conformable layer of explosives configured for explosive initiation by a detonator. Upon explosive initiation the inner volume of fluid or metal liner is forcefully ejected to form a fluid or metal jet in a direction through the distal body and toward the target.

US12442617 - Toy projectile launcher with over arm lever cocking mechanism

A toy launcher with a housing and a toy projectile holder thereon. A lever arm extends outside the housing and is connected for pivoting movement relative thereto. A piston and cylinder arrangement is located in the housing, with the piston being resiliently biased toward a first end of the cylinder and being moveable toward a second end thereof to a cocked position by the lever arm being pivoted from a first position to a second position. The cylinder is configured to deliver compressed air to the toy projectile holder. A releasable piston catch holds the piston in the cocked position, and is releasable by the trigger or movement of the lever arm itself such that the piston is driven by the biasing element toward the first end of the cylinder to deliver compressed air to the toy projectile holder for launching. The toy projectile can be a foam dart.

US12442618 - Universal rifle carrier attachment

An apparatus for carrying a rifle is disclosed. In one embodiment, such an apparatus includes a coupling mechanism to connect to a rifle. In certain embodiments, the coupling mechanism comprises a hook for engaging a loop, wherein one of the hook and the loop is connected to a rifle. An attachment mechanism, such as a clip or strap, is coupled to the coupling mechanism and configured to attach the coupling mechanism to a backpack or other shoulder harness. In certain embodiments, a retention mechanism may be provided to keep the rifle retained within the coupling mechanism. Similarly, a release mechanism may be provided to release the rifle from the retention mechanism. The release mechanism may engage/disengage the retention mechanism using a cable, or in other embodiments using wired or wireless communication. A corresponding method is also disclosed herein.

US12442619 - Holster body

A holster for a weapon such as an electric discharge weapon is made from two pieces joined together to form the holster end wall. The holster right piece has a right end wall part that is molded with both thin wall and also selected thick wall areas that are intentionally molded as thick wall areas. The holster left piece has a left end wall part that is molded to have both thin wall and also selected thick wall areas that are intentionally molded as thick wall areas. When assembled, thin wall areas of the left end wall part overlap thin wall areas of the right end wall part to thereby form a first thick wall region of the holster end wall. Thick wall areas of the right piece end wall part interfit with thick wall areas of the left piece end wall part to form a second thick wall region of the holster end wall.

US12442620 - Flexible case having retaining bag including bead refill mechanism

A protective carrying case for an object is disclosed, wherein the protective carrying case includes a top component, a bottom component, and semi-hexagonal ends, wherein the top component and the bottom component are constructed from carbon fiber. The protective carrying case additionally includes a retaining element with vacuum split functionality to retain elements within the case.

US12442621 - Firearm sight mounting plate assembly

A firearm mounting plate assembly is provided. The firearm mounting plate assembly includes a firearm slide with a first side, a second side, and a top side. A recess defined by a first slide wall, a second slide wall, and a recess base surface is disposed on the firearm slide top side. The recess includes a rib, a slot, and an ejector projection. The firearm mounting plate assembly includes a mounting plate with a top surface, a bottom surface, a front side, and a rear side. An ejector notch and a channel is disposed along the bottom surface. The mounting plate includes a stud, and one or more bosses. The mounting plate is configured to secure within the recess of the firearm slide.

US12442622 - Variable payload launch device

A spring loaded device for launching projectiles in a hostile environment. The device has an articulable launch assembly. The launch assembly has a spring loaded carriage for holding the projectile when loaded by an operator or a superjacent magazine. The carriage is retracted by a screw to a predetermined position based upon spring rate and the desired initial launch velocity and launch angle. Upon command or target acquisition a release mechanism releases the carriage for forward translation and launch of the projectile.