David O Matteson

US Patent:

6651542, Nov 25, 2003

Filed:

Feb 19, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/078200

Inventors:

Dale R. Danner - Eastview KY
David O. Matteson - Elizabethtown KY

Assignee:

RA Brands, L.L.C. - Madison NC

International Classification:

F41A 1969

US Classification:

89 2805, 89135

Abstract:

A trigger actuator having a substantially unitary structure with a measuring device mounted thereon to detect the application of force to the trigger. In response, the measuring device generates a trigger signal. A compensating system detects additional or undesirable effects applied to the actuator and generates a compensating signal to modify and compensate for such effects on the actuator.

US Patent:

6668700, Dec 30, 2003

Filed:

Nov 13, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/711494

Inventors:

Dale R. Danner - Eastview KY
David O. Matteson - Elizabethtown KY

Assignee:

RA Brands, L.L.C. - Madison KY

International Classification:

F41A 1958

US Classification:

89135, 89 2805

Abstract:

A trigger actuator having a substantially unitary structure with a measuring device mounted thereon to detect the application of force to the trigger. In response, the measuring device generates a trigger signal. A compensating system detects additional or undesirable effects applied to the actuator and generates a compensating signal to modify and compensate for such effects on the actuator.

US Patent:

6785996, Sep 7, 2004

Filed:

May 22, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/152916

Inventors:

Dale R. Danner - Eastview KY
David O. Matteson - Elizabethtown KY

Assignee:

R.A. Brands, LLC - Madison NC

International Classification:

F41A 1764

US Classification:

42 7008, 42 7001, 42 7006, 42 84

Abstract:

A sensor system for detecting jarring, acceleration or other application of force to a firearm, and/or movement of the firearm into an undesired orientation, which includes a sensor array mounted to a firearm. The sensor array detects the excessive acceleration and/or movement of the firearm into certain orientations and generates a sensor signal indicative of a fault condition. In response, a control system blocks or interrupts the firing sequence of the firearm to prevent inadvertent discharge of a round of ammunition by the firearm.

US Patent:

7131366, Nov 7, 2006

Filed:

Aug 1, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/632879

Inventors:

Dale R. Danner - Eastview KY, US
David O. Matteson - Elizabethtown KY, US

Assignee:

RA Brands, L.L.C. - Madison NC

International Classification:

F41A 19/58

US Classification:

89135, 89 2805, 42 6901

Abstract:

A trigger actuator having a substantially unitary structure with a measuring device mounted thereon to detect the application of force to the trigger. In response, the measuring device generates a trigger signal. A compensating system detects additional or undesirable effects applied to the actuator and generates a compensating signal to modify and compensate for such effects on the actuator.

US Patent:

7188444, Mar 13, 2007

Filed:

Jun 28, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/878216

Inventors:

Dale R. Danner - Eastview KY, US
David O. Matteson - Elizabethtown KY, US

Assignee:

RA Brands, L.L.C. - Madison NC

International Classification:

F41A 17/12

US Classification:

42 7009, 42 7008

Abstract:

A sensor system for detecting jarring, acceleration or other application of force to a firearm, and/or movement of the firearm into an undesired orientation, which includes a sensor array mounted to a firearm. The sensor array detects the excessive acceleration and/or movement of the firearm into certain orientations and generates a sensor signal indicative of a fault condition. In response, a control system blocks or interrupts the firing sequence of the firearm to prevent inadvertent discharge of a round of ammunition by the firearm.

US Patent:

D661364, Jun 5, 2012

Filed:

Jun 21, 2010

Appl. No.:

29/364276

Inventors:

Daniel E. Kenney - Elizabethtown KY, US
James W. Ronkainen - Hodgeville KY, US
David O. Matteson - Horse Cave KY, US

Assignee:

RA Brands, L.L.C. - Madison NC

International Classification:

2201

US Classification:

D22108

US Patent:

8539708, Sep 24, 2013

Filed:

Jun 7, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/155117

Inventors:

Daniel E. Kenney - Elizabethtown KY, US
James W. Ronkainen - Hodgenville KY, US
David O. Matteson - Horse Cave KY, US
Luke T. Wilkinson - Cecilia KY, US

Assignee:

RA Brands, L.L.C. - Madison NC

International Classification:

F41A 21/00

US Classification:

42 7502, 42 7501, 42 7503

Abstract:

A barrel mounting and retention device for attaching a barrel to a receiver of a firearm. The barrel mounting and retention device can include a barrel extension disposed at a proximal end of the barrel, with an annular collar extending from the barrel extension and defining a first clamp face. A mounting plate having a second clamp face and defining a first axial bore fits over the barrel of the firearm with the barrel extending through the first axial bore. At least a portion of the second clamp face abuts a portion of the first clamp face as the mounting plate is secured to the barrel extension for mounting and retaining the barrel in communication with the receiver of the firearm.

US Patent:

20060101694, May 18, 2006

Filed:

Nov 12, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/271699

Inventors:

David Matteson - Horse Cave KY, US

International Classification:

F41A 19/00

US Classification:

042069010

Abstract:

A firearm safety system prevents an unintentional discharge of a firearm. A touch sensor is located on a front surface of the firearm trigger and has a conductive touch pad for sensing contact by a user of the firearm. A touch sensing electronic circuit is coupled to the conductive touch pad and trigger and prevents the firearm from discharging if contact with the conductive contact pad is not sensed. Additionally, the safety system can be configured to conserve battery power of electronic firearms by providing a signal to wake-up the system controller.