U.S. patent application number 15/235709 was filed with the patent office on 2017-02-16 for frame design for a pistol firearm.
This patent application is currently assigned to Honor Defense LLC. The applicant listed for this patent is Honor Defense LLC. Invention is credited to Gary W. Ramey.
Application Number | 20170045319 15/235709 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 57994641 |
Filed Date | 2017-02-16 |
United States Patent
Application |
20170045319 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Ramey; Gary W. |
February 16, 2017 |
FRAME DESIGN FOR A PISTOL FIREARM
Abstract
Frame designs for a pistol firearms have a frame, a barrel
connected to the frame and having a forward barrel end, a slide
connected to the frame and having a forward slide end associated
with the forward barrel end, and the frame having a forward frame
end protruding beyond the forward slide end and the forward barrel
end.
Inventors: |
Ramey; Gary W.;
(Gainesville, GA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Honor Defense LLC |
Gainesville |
GA |
US |
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Assignee: |
Honor Defense LLC
Gainesville
GA
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Family ID: |
57994641 |
Appl. No.: |
15/235709 |
Filed: |
August 12, 2016 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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62205690 |
Aug 15, 2015 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
F41C 23/10 20130101;
F41A 3/66 20130101 |
International
Class: |
F41A 3/66 20060101
F41A003/66; F41C 23/10 20060101 F41C023/10 |
Claims
1. A pistol comprising: a frame; a barrel connected to the frame
and having a forward barrel end; a slide connected to the frame and
having a forward slide end associated with the forward barrel end;
and the frame having a forward frame end protruding beyond the
forward slide end and the forward barrel end.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional
Patent Application No. 62/205,690 filed on Aug. 15, 2015, entitled
"FRAME DESIGN FOR A PISTOL FIREARM," which is hereby incorporated
by reference in its entirety for all that is taught and disclosed
therein.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates to semi-automatic pistols, and
more particularly to their frame designs.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Semi-automatic pistols consist of a Slide assembly that sits
above the frame which houses the fire control. The firearm works
only when the mechanisms are connected and the pistol is in the
"ready" or "in battery" position.
[0004] A semi-automatic pistol can be rendered inoperable if the
slide is pushed rearward as the firearm is no longer "in
battery."
[0005] The firearm will only operate if the slide is in its full
forward position and the firearm is "in battery." If the slide is
pushed backward a small amount (varies by pistol), then the pistol
is rendered inoperable until the slide is returned to its normal
firing position. This prohibits the user from firing the pistol
should the pistol be against another object, and requires moving
the firearm to allow the slide to come to the "ready" position.
[0006] A slide can be inadvertently pushed out of battery by a
shooter pressing the muzzle against the body of an assailant or a
barrier that must be shot through. The slide can also be pushed out
of battery by an assailant knowledgeable about this characteristic
of auto-loading pistols, by grabbing the gun and pushing the slide
back, or even just pushing rearward in the muzzle area of the
gun.
[0007] Therefore, a need exists for a new and improved frame design
for a pistol firearm that allows the slide to remain in battery and
not move rearward when the pistol is pressed against an object. In
this regard, the various embodiments of the present invention
substantially fulfill at least some of these needs. In this
respect, the frame design for a pistol firearm according to the
present invention substantially departs from the conventional
concepts and designs of the prior art, and in doing so provides an
apparatus primarily developed for the purpose of providing a frame
design for a pistol firearm that allows the slide to remain in
battery and not move rearward when the pistol is pressed against an
object.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0008] The present invention provides an improved frame design for
a pistol firearm, and overcomes the above-mentioned disadvantages
and drawbacks of the prior art. As such, the general purpose of the
present invention, which will be described subsequently in greater
detail, is to provide an improved frame design for a pistol firearm
that has all the advantages of the prior art mentioned above.
[0009] To attain this, the preferred embodiment of the present
invention essentially comprises a frame, a barrel operating in
concert with the slide and having a forward barrel end, a slide
connected to the frame and having a forward slide end associated
with the forward barrel end, and the frame having a forward frame
end protruding beyond the forward slide end and the forward barrel
end. There are, of course, additional features of the invention
that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject
matter of the claims attached.
[0010] There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more
important features of the invention in order that the detailed
description thereof that follows may be better understood and in
order that the present contribution to the art may be better
appreciated.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0011] FIG. 1 is a right side view of the frame design for a pistol
firearm constructed in accordance with the principles of the
present invention.
[0012] FIG. 2 is an isometric view of the frame design for a pistol
firearm of FIG. 1.
[0013] FIG. 3 is a front (muzzle) view of the frame design for a
pistol firearm of FIG. 1.
[0014] FIG. 4 is atop view of the frame design for a pistol firearm
of FIG. 1.
[0015] FIG. 5 is a right view of the grip frame of FIG. 1.
[0016] FIG. 6 is an isometric view of the grip frame of FIG. 1.
[0017] FIG. 7 is a front (muzzle) view of the grip frame of FIG.
1.
[0018] FIG. 8 is a top view of the grip frame of FIG. 1.
[0019] FIG. 9 is a right side view of the firearm of FIG. 1.
[0020] FIG. 10 is an isomeric view of the grip frame of FIG. 1.
[0021] FIG. 11 is a right side view of a firearm of an alternative
embodiment of the invention.
[0022] FIG. 12 is an isomeric view of the firearm of FIG. 11.
[0023] FIG. 13 is a right side view of the firearm of FIG. 11.
[0024] FIG. 14 is an isomeric view of the firearm of FIG. 11.
[0025] The same reference numerals refer to the same parts
throughout the various figures.
DESCRIPTION OF THE CURRENT EMBODIMENT
[0026] An embodiment of the frame design for a pistol firearm of
the present invention is shown and generally designated by the
reference numeral 10.
[0027] FIGS. 1-10 illustrate the improved frame design for a pistol
firearm 10 of the present invention.
[0028] More particularly, the frame design for a pistol firearm 10
has an integrated frame that extends the frame beyond the length of
the slide and barrel, and includes the tip of the extended frame
having points that secure placement of the frame.
[0029] In addition, the frame is extended to allow the pistol to be
placed at up to a 30.degree. or greater angle against an object
before the slide hits the object. This allows the firearm to be
functional at an angle of attack against a barrier that may be
experienced by the user.
[0030] In the preferred embodiment, the forward-most ends of the
barrel (muzzle) guide rod (tip) and slide all extend to the same
forward distance to be flush with each other when in battery. In
the preferred embodiment, the front of the frame extends forward of
the slide face by 0.4 inch. This may vary from 0.1 to 1.0 inch
depending on the application.
[0031] The forward-extending portion of the frame has an upper
surface even with the lower edge of the slide, and terminates at a
forward upper corner. The slide has a forward upper corner above
the frame corner by 1.0 inch. This may vary for different
applications, but in the preferred embodiment, the ratio of the
horizontal distance between the corners and the vertical distance
is 4 to 10 or 1 to 2.5, resulting in a 26.6 degree angle when
comparing a line connecting the corners to a vertical line. This
may vary from 15 to 45 degrees in alternative embodiments, and
preferably between 20 and 40 degrees, and more preferably between
25 and 35 degrees. In alternative embodiments this ratio may vary,
with a 1:1 ratio yielding effectiveness when a 45 degree barrier is
applied at the muzzle, but with a greater protrusion amount
creating a greater overall size of the pistol frame. A 4:1 (or
between 2:1 and 4:1) ratio may also be effective with a limited
protrusion but some effectiveness against many barriers such as
contact-distance shooting against an assailant, or the outreached
defensive palm of an assailant.
[0032] The forward end of the frame also has a serrated, crenelated
or other articulated or sharply pointed shape. This provides secure
placement against an object and helps to use the frame as a device
to motivate uncooperative subjects by application of pressure to
sensitive pressure points, without putting the slide out of
battery. The sharp points create a painful sensation that motivates
an assailant to retract any pressure from the muzzle.
[0033] FIGS. 11-14 illustrate an alternative embodiment in which
the frame is of a convention length, with no protrusion beyond the
end of the slide or barrel.
[0034] While a current embodiment of a frame design for a pistol
firearm has been described in detail, it should be apparent that
modifications and variations thereto are possible, all of which
fall within the true spirit and scope of the invention. With
respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that
the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the
invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form,
function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed
readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all
equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and
described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by
the present invention. For example, the frame may extend beyond the
Slide to keep the pistol firearm in battery or may extend above and
in front of the slide to keep the pistol in battery. Therefore, the
foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of
the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes
will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired
to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation
shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications
and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the
invention.
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