Firearms and Ammunition Patent Grants

US12298105 - Optic guard for firearm

An optic guard for a firearm may include: a frame; and a bracket having a first side to attach to a firearm assembly, the bracket integrally formed with the frame or fixably attached to the frame at a second side of the bracket. The frame may be arranged to protect a top and sides of the optic when the first side of the bracket is attached to the firearm assembly. In some embodiments, the second side of the bracket defines an optic attachment, wherein the frame protects the top and sides of the optic when the optic is coupled to the bracket using the optic attachment. In some embodiments, the first side of the bracket may define a protrusion or opening to mate with an opening or protrusion in front of an optic mounting platform.

US12298106 - Line of sight bias for missile guidance

A missile guidance method that applies a curvature parameterization to a line-of-sight unit vector between a missile and a target. A line-of-sight rotation rate is derived from the line-of-sight unit vector with the applied curvature parameterization. In some embodiments, the curvature parameterization is learned by a deep learning network (e.g., a deep neural network that includes a recurrent layer). The deep neural network may be optimized using meta reinforcement learning over an ensemble of engagement scenarios with varying target behavior.

US12298107 - Semi-active laser seeker for miniature, laser-guided missile systems

The present invention relates to a semi-active laser seeker head for miniature, laser-guided missile systems comprising a housing ( 20 ) limiting an inner chamber ( 23 ); a lens element ( 40 ) that is seated in a gap ( 26 ) of the housing ( 20 ) reaching the inner chamber ( 23 ) so as to receive electromagnetic radiation. The laser seeker head comprises; a body ( 44 ) that has a convex surface ( 42 ) on which the lens element ( 40 ) gets completely seated in a gap ( 26 ) on one hand and that extends into the inner chamber ( 23 ) on the other hand; and a filter ( 52 ) that directly receives the electromagnetic radiation, which is focused by the convex surface ( 42 ), from the body ( 44 ) that lies before and selectively transfers it to a multi-channel sensor ( 56 ) arranged at the rear portion thereof based on a predetermined wavelength threshold.

US12298108 - Ballistic vest system with ballistic ridge component

Embodiments of a ballistic vest system having a ballistic vest plate carrier with a ballistic plate engaged to a ballistic ridge component disposed therein that provides protection against side spall and back face deformation caused by the impact of ballistic projectiles and shrapnel along the peripheral area of the ballistic plate and methods to manufacture such a ballistic vest systems are generally described herein. Other embodiments of a ballistic vest system may be described and claimed.

US12298109 - Warning system for a conducted electrical weapon

A warning system for a conducted electrical weapon (“CEW”) may be configured to alert a target that deployment of the CEW may be imminent. The warning system may include a visual output system and an audio output system. The visual output system may be configured to output a visual warning. The audio output system may be configured to output an audio warning. The visual output system and the audio output system may be activated in response to a control interface of the CEW being operated to an active mode. The visual output system and the audio output system may be deactivated, or not activated, in response to the control interface being operated to a safety mode.

US12298110 - Method and apparatus for overexposing images captured by drones

Some aspects include a method for operating an autonomous robot, including: capturing, with a first sensor disposed on the robot, data of an environment of the robot; generating, with the processor, a map of the environment based on at least the data of the environment; localizing, with the processor, the robot within the environment; capturing, with a second sensor disposed on the robot, data of a floor surface; determining, with the processor, a floor type of areas of the environment based on the data of the floor surface; and determining, with the processor, settings of the robot based on at least the floor type of the floor surface, wherein the settings comprise at least an elevation of each of at least one component of the robot from the floor surface.

US12298111 - Ballistic shield

A ballistic shield including: a shield body with a front surface and a back surface opposite the front surface, a viewport disposed in an opening of the shield body, where the viewport includes a front surface and a back surface opposite the front surface of the viewport; a front bezel covering at least a portion of the front surface of the shield body and a front surface of the viewport; a gasket covering at least a portion of the back surface of the shield body and a back surface of the viewport; and a back bezel covering at least a portion of the gasket.

US12298112 - Apparatus for generating a vitals target

An apparatus for generating a vitals target may include a processor, an output device, and a non-transitory storage medium. The output device is communicatively connected to the processor. The non-transitory storage medium may include a number of module. The number of modules may include a target distance identify module, a target animal identify module, a vital zone determine module, a first distance identify module, and a target calculate module. The target distance identify module that identifies a target set distance for a target configuration. The target animal identify module identifies an animal being simulated. The first distance identify module identifying a first distance being simulated at the target set distance. The target calculate module rendering the vital zone for a target distance. The output generate module causing the output device to generate a vitals target.

US12298113 - Projectile target for archery practice

A projectile target preferably for archery practice is provided, which includes an improved construction for assembling the target and capturing arrows and other similar projectiles while preventing the arrows and similar projectiles from penetrating entirely through the target and projecting through or exiting the opposite side of the target. The target may be provided in a two-sided configuration with target patterns on both opposite faces of the target body. The main target body preferably is formed of a layered construction with at least first and second target layers which are joined in facing relation to form the main target body. The first and second target layers form first and second halves of the main body, which are joined together in facing relation to define a central plane in which a puncture resistant middle layer section is formed.

US12298114 - Air disc target

A collapsible, packable, and throwable aerial target of a disc-like shape, the aerial target comprising a circular body and an outer ring around periphery of the circular body, wherein the outer ring is in the form of a hollow tubular annulus that is divided into a plurality of sections, and each of the plurality of sections houses a plurality of pellets. The pellets are thoroughly filled in the outer ring sections to provide weight to the aerial target, but not overfilled to prevent flexibility, such that the aerial target can be folded and packed.

US12298115 - Vacuum insulated warhead

A vacuum insulation layer is wrapped around the length of a warhead to thermally insulate the warhead from fire or aerodynamic heating. The vacuum insulation layer may be integrally formed into the warhead casing or provided as a sleeve that may be permanently or removably positioned about the warhead casing. The vacuum insulation layer is held under vacuum with a pressure of less than 25 Torr and a thermal conductivity Tcond_vac of less than one-third of the thermal conductivity of air Tcond_air.

US12298138 - Enhanced performance inertial measurement unit (IMU) system and method for error, offset, or drift correction or prevention

Inertial measurement units (IMUs) and methods with adaptations to eliminate or minimize sensor error, offset, or bias shift are presented. More particularly, the IMUs and methods for gun-fired projectiles herein are particularly adapted to accurately measure forces and to prevent or minimize the error, offset, or bias shift associated with events exhibiting high g shock, and/or high levels of vibration, and/or rotation. Even more particularly, the IMUs and methods herein utilize novel IMU packaging adapted to prevent or minimize sensor error, offset, or bias shift, and recalibration adaptations and methods adapted to correct or reset the error, offset, or bias shift from such an event. The IMUs are adapted to provide accurate measurements prior to, during and after such event, and to provide continuous accurate measurements during flight of gun-fired projectiles.

US12298378 - Counter unmanned aerial system with navigation data to Intercept and/or disable an unmanned aerial vehicle threat

A system for providing integrated detection and countermeasures against unmanned aerial vehicles include a detecting element, a location determining element and an interdiction element. The detecting element detects an unmanned aerial vehicle in flight in the region of, or approaching, a property, place, event or very important person. The location determining element determines the exact location of the unmanned aerial vehicle. The interdiction element can either direct the unmanned aerial vehicle away from the property, place, event or very important person in a non-destructive manner, or can cause disable the unmanned aerial vehicle in a destructive manner.

US12298426 - Low swap aperture for direction finding across extreme wide band

A wideband direction finding (WBDF) aperture employs a limited number of extreme wideband end-fire antenna elements capable of covering a wide frequency bandwidth. Arranging variable sized antenna elements in a specific pattern, the WBDF aperture enables direction finding capability covering an extreme wide frequency band. The pattern arrangement of variable sized elements offers the signal discernment to limit ambiguities in signal angle of arrival. This small form factor design enables the WBDF aperture to be mounted on the surface of a missile, munition, or small UAS wing or fuselage. The WBDF aperture offers a combination of differing sized antenna elements arranged in a specific pattern, combined with direction finding and signal tracking to provide an unambiguous relative azimuth and elevation angle of the target.

US12302039 - Personal tactical system including garment, camera, and power distribution and data hub

A personal tactical system including a load-bearing garment, a pouch with one or more batteries enclosed in the pouch, at least one power distribution and data hub, and at least one camera. The camera is incorporated into or removably attachable to the load-bearing garment, the pouch is removably attachable to the load-bearing garment and the one or more batteries are operable to supply power to the at least one power distribution and data hub. The at least one power distribution and data hub is operable to supply power to at least one peripheral device. A plurality of personal tactical systems is operable to form an ad hoc network to share images and other information for determining object direction, location, and movement.

USD1074908 - Firearm stock kit

USD1074909 - Ledged takedown lever for a pistol

USD1074912 - Folding front sight for a firearm

US12290160 - Wearable and replaceable pouch or skin for holding a portable battery pack

A wearable pouch operable to hold at least one portable battery pack and other power or communications equipment. The wearable pouch includes a main body with a front side, a back side opposite the front side, at least one scalable opening, and at least one opening for at least one lead from the at least one portable battery pack secured within the wearable pouch.

US12291945 - Downhole perforating gun system

A downhole perforating gun system provides wireless electrical communication between an inner body conductor, a switch, a detonator, and a feedthrough, and further comprising a weight module and a bearing assembly wherein the weight module is rotatable by a weight via a bearing assembly based on gravity acting on one or more of the weights.

US12292247 - Systems and methods for locking and unlocking a gun

A lock apparatus for a gun, includes a magazine lock. The magazine lock is configured to fit into a magazine opening of the gun. The magazine lock further includes an interference member. The interference member is configured from a flexible material. The interference member is fastened to a first end of the magazine lock. The flexible material forms a loop. When the loop is inserted into the magazine opening the loop exits out of an open chamber of the gun thereby enabling an external lock to capture the loop placing the gun in a LOCKED state.

US12292248 - Biometric firearm chamber lock

The biometric firearm chamber lock is a biometric electro-mechanical locking system integrated firearm safety device. The device safely locks firearms by securing the firearm lock into the firearm chamber through the ejection port to prevent rounds from being fired. An electrical biometric sensor quickly unlocks the firearm lock from the firearm. A mechanical backup unlock mechanism is used if a replacement battery is unavailable or if the electrical components fail and cannot be used to unlock the firearm lock. The firearm lock is an independent structure requiring no installation process.

US12292249 - Adjustable bipod

A firearm support includes a housing, two or more legs, a column, a firearm mount, and a remote actuator. The housing including a first hydraulic cylinder. The two or more legs are pivotally coupled to and extending from the housing. The column resides at least partially within the first hydraulic cylinder. The firearm mount supports a firearm and is attached to a distal end of the column opposite the first hydraulic cylinder. The remote actuator is fluidly coupled to the first hydraulic cylinder through a hydraulic hose. The remote actuator adjusts a height of the column by moving hydraulic fluid through the hydraulic hose in response to rotation of a height adjustment knob on the remote actuator.

US12292250 - Recoil buffer assembly

A recoil buffer assembly for cushioning the impact of recoiling components of a firearm. The recoil buffer assembly comprises a first spring, a second spring, and a buffer. The first spring extends along a first axis. The second spring extends along the first axis. The buffer is positioned between a first end of the second spring and a second end of the first spring. The first spring is configured to act between the buffer and a bolt within the firearm. The second spring is configured to act between an end of the firearm and the buffer. A receiver assembly and firearm comprising the recoil buffer assembly are also included.

US12292251 - Adjustable gas block for firearm

An adjustable gas block for a firearm comprises a housing adapted to be attached to a barrel of the firearm. The housing has a first passageway adapted to be aligned with a gas port in a barrel of the firearm and a second passageway adapted to receive a gas tube of the firearm, such that a bore of the barrel, the gas port of the barrel, the first passageway, and the gas tube are in fluid communication. A valve member is mounted in the housing for forward and rearward sliding movement and has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion has an upwardly facing surface having a radius of curvature that closely approximates a radius of curvature of an outer diameter of the gas tube, and the second portion has threads. A nut is carried by the housing for rotational movement and has threads mating with the threads on the second portion of the valve. Rotating the nut in a first direction translates the valve member forwardly and rotating the nut in a second opposite direction translates the valve member rearwardly. The axial position of the first portion of the valve member controls the amount of gas passing from the first passageway to the gas tube by completely opening, partially opening, or completely closing the first passageway.

US12292252 - Feeder door and method of use

A feeder door of a feeder of a machine gun, the feeder including a feeder housing and the feeder door spring-loaded and pivotally coupled via a pivotal coupling to the feeder housing between at least an open position and a closed position, the feeder door comprising a base including a slot; a retainer lever; and a pivotal coupling independent of the feeder door and feeder housing pivotal coupling configured to spring-load and pivotally couple the retainer lever to the feeder housing between at least a stowed position with the retainer lever retracted in the slot of the base of the feeder door and a deployed position with the deployable portion extending outwardly from the slot of the base feeder door.

US12292253 - Adapter for airsoft gun

An adapter for airsoft guns includes a housing comprising a single, integrally formed plastic element, the housing having an upper portion configured to mate with a magazine well of the airsoft gun, an air reservoir located within the housing for holding pressurized gas, an air inlet configured for allowing ingress of pressurized air from an attached gas canister, an air outlet configured for allowing egress of pressurized air from the air reservoir, a piston valve between the air reservoir and the air outlet configured for preventing airflow from the air reservoir to the air outlet when in the rest position, and allowing temporary airflow from the air reservoir to the air outlet when contacted by a firing pin of the airsoft gun, a projectile inlet configured for allowing ingress of projectiles from an attached projectile magazine, and a projectile outlet configured for allowing egress of projectiles to the airsoft gun.

US12292254 - Virtual reality baton training device

A virtual reality weapon accessory comprising a baton and a tracker adapter coupled to the baton wherein the tracker adapter is configured to adapt with a virtual reality tracker that facilitates communications between the baton and a virtual reality computing device. The tracker adapter includes a groove comprising a female socket configured to receive a strike plate of the virtual reality tracker wherein the groove includes a magnet that attracts to the strike plate. The tracker adapter further includes a pin pad configured to establish signal connections with the virtual reality tracker to transmit signals from the baton to the tracker. The tracker adapter may be configured to detect a flick motion associated with the baton.

US12292255 - Adjustable stock

A stock has a buttstock. The buttstock includes an adjustable comb. The comb is connected to a body of the buttstock via a rod extending into the body of the buttstock and movable along a first axis. The position of the rod and comb is locked and unlocked by a latch. The buttstock includes an adjustable recoil pad. The recoil pad is connected to the body via a threaded rod mated with a nut embedded within an end of the body. The threaded rod and recoil pad move a direction along a longitudinal axis of the body depending on the rotation of the nut.

US12292256 - Adjustable firearm balance weight system

An adjustable firearm balance weight system comprising: a balance weight configured to secure to a part of a firearm in at least two alternative positions relative to the part of the firearm; and a lock system configured to hold the balance weight in each of the at least two alternative positions relative to the part of the firearm, wherein the lock system is configured to be operated, preferably by hand and without tools, to allow the balance weight to move between the at least two alternative positions.

US12292257 - Holster cover device

A holster cover device that is capable of covering a strap having a firearm holster secured thereto with a firearm therein. The device may include a sleeve component having an elongated body, an internal cavity extending through the body, and a pair of openings to the internal cavity at ends of the body, and a pocket component having a body with sides that define therebetween an internal compartment, an opening to the internal compartment at an end of the body, and connection members configured to releasably couple to ends of the sleeve component such that the sleeve component forms a closed loop. The internal cavity of the sleeve component is configured to receive the strap and the internal compartment of the pocket component is configured to receive the firearm holster while the firearm holster is secured to the strap and has the firearm therein.

US12292258 - Composite case for medical applications

A protective carrying case for medical supplies 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. The retaining element includes a flexible bag with an outer antimicrobial layer for safe and sanitary transport of the medical supplies.

US12292259 - Pivotal tactical lights for firearms

A light apparatus for firearms can pivot between a safety position and a shooting position. In the safety position, a light mounted to the firearm can point straight ahead at a target, while the firearm's barrel is pointed downward. In the shooting position, both the light and the barrel point in the same direction. In some examples, the light is supported by a gun mounting member that is fastened to the underside of the firearm, while the light is offset to one side of the barrel. In some examples, the light is connected to a foregrip, so the light and the foregrip can pivot together as a unit relative to the barrel. Some examples of the light apparatus include various devices for holding the light at the safety and/or shooting position.

US12292260 - Reflector device and system for selective reflection of electromagnetic radiation

The invention relates to a reflector comprising a reflector cavity ( 110 ) having a front opening for receiving EMR into the reflector cavity ( 110 ) for subsequent reflection of the EMR by at least one reflector element ( 120 ) arranged within the reflector cavity ( 110 ), characterized in that the reflector further comprises a front cover ( 130 ) that has high EM R transmittance in at least parts of the EM spectrum, the front cover ( 130 ) being arranged to cover the front opening of the reflector cavity ( 110 ), and that the front cover ( 130 ) and front opening form a gastight seal ( 140 ) impermeable to gas to prevent transport of material into and out of the reflector cavity ( 110 ) through the front opening.

US12292261 - Method of determining topographical interference with guided missile and determination apparatus therefor

A method of determining topographical interference with a guided missile is proposed. The method may include obtaining a pre-calculated expected trajectory of a guided missile. The method may also include extracting topographic elevations with respect to a topography corresponding to the pre-calculated expected trajectory from stored topographical information. The method may further include determining presence or absence of topographical interference with the guided missile based on bottom trajectory elevation values in the pre-calculated expected trajectory and topographic elevation values corresponding to the bottom trajectory elevation values. The pre-calculated expected trajectory may include top, bottom, left, and right trajectories with respect to a launch direction of the guided missile, calculated based on an error factor for the guided missile, and the error factor includes manufacturing error values with respect to at least one of a weight, center of gravity, a thrust, or a moment of inertia of the guided missile.

US12292262 - System and method for securing a risky geographical area

A method for securing a geographical area encompassing a route. A map of the area is obtained. A weapon is associated with a firing modeling consisting of a probability model of hitting its target when shooting, as a function of the firing distance. Positions of potential shelters of threats on the map are determined by using a trained artificial intelligence device. The modeling is applied for each weapon and potential shelter while relating the shots to the route and summing all the probabilities of hitting its target on each portion of the route. The potential shelters most likely to constitute attack threats along the route are determined. A path is defined in order to address these potential shelters most likely to constitute attack threats.

US12292263 - Safety assembly for training use of a laser-directed energy weapon

A safety assembly for use with a laser-directed energy weapon is disclosed. The assembly comprises a control system comprising a photodetector and a processing unit; and an optical device configured to attach to a target such that, when attached, the optical device provides a light beam to the photodetector. The processing unit is arranged to compare the received light beam against one or more predetermined attributes, and to permit the laser-directed energy weapon to fire only when the received light beam is determined to have the one or more attributes.

US12292264 - Frustum embedded fabricated composite protective structure

A frustum embedded fabricated composite protective structure is provided, including a restraint frame, a back plate, an infill block and a buffer block. The restraint frame is provided with a plurality of mounting holes matching with the shape of the infill block, the restraint frame is arranged on the back plate, the infill block is in a frustum shape. The buffer block and the infill block are installed in the mounting hole of the restraint frame, the buffer block is arranged on the smaller end of the infill block, and the infill block is wedged into the mounting hole of the restraint frame through a wedge surface mating. Because this protective structure is assembled by multiple restraint frames and infill blocks, under the prestress restraint of partition blocks, the damage range after penetration or explosion will be significantly reduced, and it can withstand multiple blows.

US12292265 - Automatic reset target

The invention discloses an automatic reset target, comprising a gantry and shooting targets arranged on the gantry, the gantry is symmetrically provided with outriggers which are rotatably matched with it; the shooting targets include a large shooting target and small shooting targets, the small shooting targets are evenly arranged in multiples, which are rotatably matched with the gantry, and the large shooting target is rotatably matched with the gantry. Through the shooting targets' own gravity, the invention resets the shooting targets that are rotated and matched with the gantry, thereby realizing the advantageous effect of automatic reset. The invention has the advantages of simple and reasonable structure design, convenient use, unlimited installation position, simple manufacture, low cost and strong practicability.

US12292267 - Ammo box filling tool

An ammunition box filling tool apparatus and method for filling a pre-folded card stock box having an open top portion with a plurality of units of ammunition is disclosed herein. The ammunition box filling tool apparatus includes a base portion, a perimeter wall extending upwardly from the base portion, a plurality of fingers extending upwardly from the base portion and surrounded by the perimeter wall, and a plurality of sectioned compartments defined one or more of the perimeter wall or the plurality of fingers. Each of the plurality of sectioned compartments is configured receive one of the plurality of units of ammunition. The method includes at least filling ammunition box filling tool apparatus with the plurality of units of ammunition, engaging the open top portion of the pre-folded card stock box with an upper edge of the perimeter wall and simultaneously flipping the two to transfer the ammunition.

US12292268 - Munitions rack with structural element and insertable ejectors

A munitions rack includes a munitions rack structure that houses multiple compact ejectors. The structure includes a pair of internal longitudinal ribs, inboard of a pair of external longitudinal ribs. A spine of the munitions rack structure links all the ribs, and the munitions rack structure may be formed out of a single piece of material. The ribs define a pair of side recesses on the port and starboard sides of the bomb, which each may be further subdivided into a forward pocket and an aft pocket. Removable ejectors are located in the pockets. The ejectors may receive pressurized gas from pressurized gas source(s) located outside of the ejectors. The ejectors may each have multiple forward pistons and multiple aft pistons. The ejectors may include pitch control valving to control the relative amounts of pressurized gas sent to the forward piston(s) and aft piston(s).

US12292269 - Projectile

The invention relates to a paintball projectile comprising a front portion and a body portion, which body portion comprises a side wall. The paintball projectile comprises a body component, which is a single piece forming outer surfaces of the front portion and the side wall, a closed cavity in the interior volume of the front portion, a fill in the closed cavity, and a middle component in the interior volume of the body component, the middle component having a first side and a second side. The first side of the middle component is facing the closed cavity, and the projectile further comprises a barrier layer on the second side of the middle component. The invention further relates to a method for manufacturing paintball projectile.

US12292270 - Shotshell with a biodegradable wad

A shotshell including a hull with a metal head, a base wad, a primer and an outer tubular element, a powder housed inside the hull, and a wad housed inside the outer tubular element and above the powder. The wad includes an inner tubular element adapted to contain a plurality of pellets and having a first and a second end, and a side wall, and a sealing element. A side wall of the inner tubular element contacts an inner side wall of the outer tubular element. The sealing element is inside the outer tubular element of the shotshell between the powder and the first end of the inner tubular element and an outer side wall of the sealing element being in contact with the inner side wall of the outer tubular element, and outside the inner tubular element and in contact with the first end of the inner tubular element.

US12292271 - Wedging arrangement to plug a blast hole

The invention relates to a wedging arrangement to plug a blast hole accommodating an explosive charge. The wedging arrangement comprises a body comprising a first part and a second part arranged to angularly slide relative to each other. Each of the first and second parts defines a holding arrangement for holding the first and second parts relative to each other. The wedging arrangement is configurable between a default configuration in which the holding arrangement holds the first and second parts relative to each other, and a stressed configuration in which the body is subjected to external stress forces thereby causing the holding arrangement to be disengaged to allow the first and second parts to angularly slide relative to each other, in use to locate and lock the wedging arrangement in place within the blast hole in order to plug the blast hole and contain the blast energy resulting from the explosive charge being detonated.

US12292521 - Detonator position determination

In a blasting system a method of determining which borehole in a plurality of boreholes at a blast site is closest to a tagger, wherein latitude and longitude coordinate values for each borehole are determined and by using subsets of the longitude coordinates and latitude coordinates, and by performing a haversine calculation the position of the borehole which is closest to the tagger is determined.

USD1073845 - Rifle

USD1073847 - Firearm compensator

US12286230 - Enhanced countermeasure dispensing system with increased payload capability

Various countermeasure dispensing systems (or CMDSs) and method of use are described herein. CMDS may include a dispenser assembly operably engaged with a platform where at least one electrical connection provides electrical communication between the dispenser assembly and a sequencer. CMDS may also include a magazine assembly operably engaged with the dispenser assembly, wherein the magazine assembly comprises a magazine configured to hold at least two countermeasure expendables. CMDS may also include a breechplate assembly operably engaged with the magazine assembly and adapted to dispense the at least two countermeasure expendables. CMDS may also include at least one magazine identification switch (MIS) operably engaged with the magazine assembly and the breechplate assembly. CMDS may also include that the at least one MIS is configured to enable the sequencer and the breechplate assembly to selectively dispense at least one countermeasure expendable from the at least two countermeasure expendables.

US12286248 - Space debris detection and mitigation with a network of deployed observatories

A space debris removing device, system and method are disclosed. The system comprises a central server, a primary detection node, at least two secondary tracer nodes, the central server is configured to assign a tertiary node to track the debris with laser, wherein the tertiary node is configured to mark the debris being tracked with the laser, creating a laser illuminated target (LIT), a tertiary tracking unit deployed at the tertiary node, and a ground-based kilowatt laser system configured to pick up the LIT by using one or more optical sensors and tackle the debris with a high power laser beam.

US12286867 - Self-shunting detonator for well perforating gun

Various well-perforating systems and methods are disclosed incorporating a self-shunting detonator. The detonator may include an electrically-conductive detonator body. A resistor initiator inside the detonator body includes first and second leads. A grounding element inside the detonator body couples the detonator body to the first lead. An electrically-conductive clip coupled to the second lead includes an arm biased to electrical contact with an external surface of the detonator body to shunt the detonator. The arm is moveable away from the detonator body to un-shunt the detonator, such as automatically in response to insertion into a detonator housing.

US12287021 - Modular integration kit for a positioning system

A modular integration kit for a positioning system, like a positioning system on a vehicle, includes a configurable foundation plate, a dampened bolting structure, and a modular vibration isolation assembly. The configurable foundation plate is configured to attach to the positioning system. The dampened bolting structure is affixed to the configurable foundation plate. The dampened bolting structure is configured to attach a payload to the positioning system, like for attaching a payload of a rifle, an optic and/or a rocket launcher onto a positioning system of a vehicle. The modular vibration isolation assembly is arranged between the configurable foundation plate and the dampened bolting structure. The modular vibration isolation assembly is configured to dampen the dampened bolting structure from movements of the configurable foundation plate attached to the positioning system.

US12287164 - Modular handgun

A modular handgun system comprises an elongated universal trigger frame having a pair of slide rails and an accessory rail. The trigger frame is adapted to have a trigger assembly mounted thereto. The system further comprises a grip frame having an elongated channel and a hand grip extending downwardly from the elongated channel. The trigger frame is removably mounted in the elongated channel of the grip frame. The accessory rail of the trigger frame is positioned forward of a forward end of the elongated channel of the grip frame so as to be exposed. The system further comprises a slide and barrel assembly slidably mounted on the slide rails of the trigger frame.

US12287165 - Extractor for an autoloading firearm

Disclosed is an extractor for an autoloading firearm, the extractor having an extractor body extending a proximal end portion to a distal end portion. A knuckle is between the proximal end portion and the distal end portion and defines a pin opening extending crosswise through the extractor, where the pin opening has an elongated shape. During rearward movement of the bolt after firing, the elongated opening enables the extractor to shift downward and/or forward so that part of the extractor contacts the bolt, thereby preventing the extractor from pivoting about the extractor pin.

US12287166 - Methods for increasing the number of countermeasure expendables for dispensing systems

Various systems and methods for leveraging legacy countermeasure dispensing systems (CMDSs). The legacy CMDSs are leveraged through the expansion of breechplates and magazines in a CMDS by expanding the amount of expendables carried by a CMDS while still maintaining the legacy sequencer and dispenser in a legacy military platform, such as an aircraft. In addition, various circuitry systems are included in a circuit card of the breechplate for duplicating and/or expanding the firing lines provided in a legacy CMDS.

US12287167 - Firearm

A firearm is disclosed. The firearm contains a lower receiver containing a first opening, wherein the first opening is configured to accommodate a firing mechanism, an upper receiver removably coupled with the lower receiver, a barrel removably coupled with the upper receiver, a bolt carrier assembly positioned within the upper receiver, wherein the bolt carrier assembly is movable between a locked position and an unlocked position, wherein the bolt carrier assembly contains a rear surface, wherein the rear surface of the bolt carrier assembly is positioned between the barrel and the first opening when the bolt carrier assembly is in the locked position.

US12287168 - Muzzle flash simulator

A muzzle flash simulator for use in an airsoft gun, comprising an internal passage, a detector, a controller, and multiple illuminating components. In response to a projectile passing through and away from the internal passage, the simulator will be triggered and flash multi-color lights on a projectile passage in front of the simulator. When each color light is illuminated on the moving projectile at a specific intensity at specified time periods, because of an afterimage phenomenon of the human eye, the surface of the moving projectile reflects the corresponding color and leaves a multi-layered light-trail accordingly.

US12287169 - Installation provided with linkless ammunition loading system

The installation includes a traversing portion configured to be rotatably mounted and supported on a stationary support structure, to rotate about a traversing axis. An elevating portion is rotatably supported by the traversing portion about an elevating axis perpendicular to the traversing axis. A firearm assembly supported by the elevating portion has a barrel configured to fire linkless ammunitions through firearm assembly. A magazine is configured to contain a plurality of linkless ammunitions to be fed to the barrel. A feeding assembly is configured to transfer the linkless ammunitions from the magazine to the barrel. The magazine is carried by the traversing portion and is operatively integral therewith. The feeding assembly is carried by the elevating portion and is operatively integral therewith. A transfer device mounted on the traversing portion is configured to transfer the linkless ammunitions (A) from the magazine to the feeding assembly.

US12287170 - Projectile launcher maintained breech pressure feature

Improvements in a projectile launcher with a two-part bolt is disclosed. The two-part bolt has a forward bolt that moves and locates the projectile from the magazine to the breach. The ball is maintained in the breach until pressurized air pushes the projective out of the launcher. A ball holder is biased by a spring and when the bolt is moved, the bolt will lift the ball holder and blocks loading of a second projectile. An adjustable barrel detent alters pressure on top of the projectile to create backspin. The two bolt parts forms a piston to drive the projectile forward. A spring between the forward bolt and the rear bolt to maintains an extended biased location between the two bolt components. Travel between the two bolt elements if maintained by a pin that is retained in the rear bolt with a pin keeper spring.

US12287171 - Archery bow sling and related method of use

An archery bow sling can include one or more cam covers that can cover respective cams of an archery bow, a base panel, an arrowhead hood extending away from a cam cover adjacent the base panel, an arrow retainer between the hood and another cam cover, the arrow retainer defining slots configured to receive one or more arrows; and a sling strap joined with the cam covers on opposing ends of the sling. The sling can be selectively removable from the archery bow with the arrows being carried by the sling and separate from the archery bow, which can itself be quiver-less. The sling can include a fletching guard distal from the hood and configured to extend over fletchings on the arrows, and a string cover panel that provides a string compartment configured to receive and/or protect a bowstring of the bow. A related method of use is provided.

US12287172 - Composite case having retaining bag including bead refill mechanism

A protective carrying case for a firearm 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.