First of all, I would like to apologize for the delay in getting these details out.  

The patent office dragged their feet in sending me confirmation that they had received my patent application... and I could not post the info until I had this confirmation....

This is what caused the 30+ pages of YOUR comments before the detail release...

I received this confirmation today... and posted the details today

I will post vid of GF demonstrating the device soon... just couldn't do that on short notice


WARNING: The device depicted is patent pending.  Prototype and drawings shown depict simply one embodiment of the device.  We have fully covered in the patent application every conceivable embodiment, including but not limited to, stamped and milled manufacture, single element for protrusion and securing means, etc... The PPA included 12 pages of drawings... and 19 pages of specifications (including claims)...  Also, foreign patents WILL BE applied for.



My brother says it best below:

The patent pending invention demonstrated in the video, the "Firearm Battery Indication Device", provides a long awaited solution to a common "out of battery condition" that prevents safe and reliable firing in the AR15 type rifle platform.... The invention elegantly communicates the firearms action's battery status to the operator by utilizing the last step of the existing loading procedure. In short, an out of battery condition is made known to the operator when the present invention is not permitted to secure into the upper receiver in a similar manner as the standard dust cover is closed over the action.

Please read below if you don't understand the function of the invention... the invention is not intended to part of an immediate action drill, but is part of the LOADING PROCEDURE, as the standard dust cover would be.  This invention is not to be "shut after every shot"... it is not meant to be shut ANY MORE than the standard dust cover would be in military operations.





Please note that the patent pending invention prototype detailed in Youtube video and drawings seen below depict a single embodiment of the invention, several other embodiments are detailed in the actual patent application.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clFdFKsdWjw

In an attempt to help further understanding of what this invention does, I've decided to take some of our early concept art of one of our embodiments and post it, with descriptions.



A cross section of the upper receiver with the dust cover/device closed. Note the interaction between the protrusion and the carrier cutout. Some features exaggerated for ease of comprehension.

Note that retraction of the bolt carrier by just a few millimeters would prevent the firing pin from protruding sufficiently to strike the primer and reliably fire the weapon.



A cross section of the upper receiver, showing what happens if the carrier is slightly out of battery when you attempt to close the device. Notice how it attempts to push the carrier into battery. If it succeeds, it will then lock into the upper receiver as normal. If the carrier refuses to go into battery, the device will refuse to close, informing you of the problem.



A cross section of the upper receiver, showing what happens when the carrier is far out of battery and the operator attempts to close the dust cover/device. Notice how closing it is impossible, informing the operator of a problem.


Cliffs notes by my brother and partner in crime  

In the bolt/bolt carrier arrangement on the AR-15, the firing pin is retracted by the first few millimeters of rearward movement by the bolt carrier. This prevents the firing pin from striking the primer on the cartridge. This occurs before the bolt carrier begins to cam the bolt. This is why the AR-15 is completely safe when it comes to firing when the bolt is not safely locked to the barrel extension... It is impossible to make a properly functioning AR-15 fire in an bolt-out-of-battery state.

This is also a bit of a curse, as it means if the bolt carrier is back merely a few millimeters, the weapon will most likely not fire. This, obviously, can be a serious problem to an operator in the field. Generally, when the carrier is allowed to "slam home", it has enough energy to ensure that it goes all the way forward. However, if one does a press-check to ensure the weapon is loaded (as many people do), releasing the carrier from that slightly-rearward condition may not always have enough energy to ensure it "slams home", dirt, sand or wear can make this problem worse.

Hitting the forward assist after a press check is a must... However, the forward assist merely applies force to the carrier... It does not, in any way, assure you that the carrier is actually fully forward. Under some circumstances, you can hit the forward assist as much as you want, and you will not put the carrier into a fully-forward (in-battery) position. This is why many, including Kyle Lamb (Viking Tactics), advise against traditional press-checks, due to the fact that such an out-of-battery condition might "surprise" you with a weapon that just goes "click" on its first shot (definitely not a good thing).

This device, however, ensures that the bolt carrier is fully in battery... If it isn't fully in battery, the dust cover will not close... If the dust cover closes after your press-check, you're good to go! If it refuses to close... Something is fucked up, fix it before going into battle.

If the carrier is slightly out of battery, it may also force the carrier forward until it is properly in-battery. However, unless the carrier is fully forward and in battery (ready to fire), the device/dust cover will not close, 100% of the time.

GD has really gone downhill in the last year.
ETA.  Ok, that's pretty cool.  At your first post I thought you were drunk.   You have my apologies.



 

you don't get a free one

This thread is a placeholder for when I bust my shit out

Dick Swan already has a patent.  In before the lawsuit!

I don't think dude is able to think on this level brah... i'm an engineer and shit =)

Let me guess you invented the 5.56 NATO?

35 round magazine eh?

it's a reliability upgrade... kindof...

Cleaning it?

Congratulations on inventing whatever you invented that's the greatest
ever for the AR.  Oh, and this is my place holder for when you
introduce whatever it is that's the greatest cause I'm gonna want one
of whatever it is.

Why?

Or how?

So In

In for free shit

I think ARMS already has the dick shaped grip patented.

I think I know what it is.........seriously. If it's not what I am thinking, I just came up with a hell of an idea.

If you don't tell us what it is we will all put you on ignore and you will never sell a single one.

So, you wanted to tell us about something you cant tell us about?

not fooking around guys...

I'm ex Army..

now an engineer...

put in for patent last week... at risk of blaspheme... it's something that Eugene should have thought of...

First page.

I heard all first page posters would be product testers.  

Since I live in a desert environment, with lots of sand and lots of heat, I figure I must be way up in the standings...  

The Fleshstock!

Well Best of luck to you

LOL

Oh hell. In on 1.

In before Old Painless!

Sweet !  Somebody finally made a Pan Flute Mount!  (whew, almost blew Post # 6K on this)  

shoulder thingy that goes up?

tag, oh and the piston design has been thought of...  

Oh.  I was thinking this might amount to something until I read that.  Want to futz around with CAD a bit while some designers figure shit out for real?

ETA: Oh, here I know...bark at people and call yourself a project manager because you're a PE regardless of the fact that you have no idea about anything.  It'll be awesome.

Maybe he invented a small device that automatically squirts some WD-40 into the action every so many rounds...or maybe some KY

Well if you're serious, I wish you good luck and cant wait to buy one.  

Wait a second....arnt you that guy from Maqpul???

If it's not this then you fail.

Oh be sure... I'm serious...

If you filed for the patent, you are covered.  It is patent pending.  So - spill the beans or get on IGNORE.

Did you look at Magpul's web site first? They probably already did it.

HAIL ZAMFIR!!!

Dibs on guns!

did a PPA, not RPA..

when I file for RPA (within the next month hopefully) I will give update and you guys will agree that it is the best evar

You bought the gas trap design from Dr. Joe?

The rail mounted tactical beer holder has already been done. You ain't gonna top that.

nothing to do with the operating system... will work with direct impingment OR piston guns...

Fuck it, in.

So....you have over a month of nothing to share with us, and you decided to post about it now?  

Welcome to my ignore list for the next month, OP.

I believe your Freakzilla.  I hope the best for your product.  Please put me down for (1) free whatever it is since I was an early supporter lol



 

So what's the point of this thread?

Dang!!! I wish I had thought of that! You are da MAN!

no-need-to-reload cucumber clips are only in hollywood movies.  but if you have one, i'm buying....

IM my your address, seriously