Firearms inventions 10/06

20060236580 - Semi-automatic handgun, magazine, and follower: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a magazine and follower assembly for use with a semi-automatic handgun. The assembly may include a magazine body configured to be received within a recess in a handgun. The magazine body has an open top end including a pair of magazine lips sized...

20060236581 - Self-cleaning trigger connector system: A self-cleaning trigger connector system resulting in increased reliability comprising a self-cleaning trigger connector and a trigger mechanism housing. The self-cleaning trigger connector is designed with specific contact points to prevent over-travel of the trigger bar when operating in cooperation with the trigger of the firearm. The self-cleaning trigger connector...

20060236582 - Monolithic rail platform and bolt assemblies for a firearm: A firearm assembly for a firearm can include a monolithic rail platform with a handguard portion and an upper receiver portion. The barrel of the firearm can be positioned through the bandguard portion and secured with the upper receiver portion. A firearm assembly can also include a bolt assembly with...

20060236583 - Tactical gear receptacle with accessories mounting rail: A tactical gear receptacle including a carrying apparatus affixed on a first side thereof, the carrying apparatus being adapted to support at least a partial weight of the tactical gear receptacle when the tactical gear receptacle is carried, and a light rail affixed to a second side of the tactical...

20060236584 - Configurable device for cleaning the barrel of a firearm, and firearm cleaning kit containing components of device: Methods and devices are provided for cleaning firearm barrels, including those of military issue firearms, wherein the methods include a step for removing loose materials from within the barrel, a step for dislodging materials not removed during the first removal step, and a step for removing the materials dislodged during...

20060236585 - Method of sighting a firearm with a diffractive head up display: A head up display for firearms is provided, wherein a light valve is employed to create variable images in response to user input. The images from the light valve are entrained in an illuminating beam which intersects a diffractive optic. The diffractive optic includes a recorded infinite focal plane which...

20060236586 - Crosshair and circle reticle for projectile weapon aiming device: A reticle for a projectile weapon aiming device, such as a riflescope, includes a primary horizontal sight line that intersects a primary vertical sight line to define a primary aiming point. A circle is centered on the primary aiming point to intersect the primary horizontal and vertical sight lines. Multiple...

20060230664 - Recoil suppressing gun support: A gun support includes an elongated base having a stock cradle at one end and a barrel saddle at the other for supporting a long barrel gun in position for shooting. A hinge has one hinge plate pivotally connected to the elongated base for pivotal movement in a plane parallel...

20060230665 - Night vision aiming sight with two eyepieces: The field of the invention is that of weapon aiming sights having a light intensifier. To make certain firing modes safe, a weapon may be provided with a camera allowing a soldier to take aim while remaining protected. The proposed invention allows this function to be fulfilled at night. For...

20060225333 - Non-lethal electrical discharge weapon having a bottom loaded cartridge: The present invention comprises a pistol-shaped Taser™-type weapon wherein the cartridge containing a pair of the wire-tethered darts is loaded into the cartridge receiving chamber from beneath the weapon, that is, in an upward movement of the cartridge with the weapon pointed toward the target. This type of loading is...

20060225334 - Variable range ammunition cartridge for electrical discharge weapon: An ammunition cartridge for an electrical discharge weapon having at least one dart positioned within a dart chamber in the housing. The cartridge has at least one adjustable barrel for selection between close and extended ranges and a joint and port for adjusting pressure in the barrel. In another form...

20060225335 - Method and apparatus for safe operation of an electronic firearm sight depending upon the detection of a selected color: A weapon sight can be mounted on a weapon. According to still another aspect of the invention, the sight takes a selected action if it detects the presence of a selected color within radiation originating externally of the sight....

20060218840 - Firearm vise: A firearm holding device for holding a firearm having a forend, a grip and a buttstock. The holding device comprises a base having a longitudinal axis, a forend support mounted on the base for supporting the forend of the firearm, a grip support mounted on the base for supporting the...

20060218841 - Pivoting lens covers for riflescopes and the like: A lens cover includes a cap adapted to be pivotably supported on an optical device. A stop may be positioned to interfere with spring-driven movement of the cap and to brake the cap at an intermediate position between closed and open positions thereof, and to allow the cap to be...