Matthew Zglobicki

US Patent:

7908781, Mar 22, 2011

Filed:

Jan 10, 2008

Appl. No.:

11/971933

Inventors:

Mark C. Laney - Lee NH, US
Matthew Zglobicki - Acton ME, US

Assignee:

Thompson/Center Arms Company, Inc. - Rochester NH

International Classification:

F41C 9/08

US Classification:

42 51

Abstract:

A muzzle loading firearm with a break-open action includes a rear stock assembly and a barrel assembly. The barrel assembly includes an elongate barrel, having a bore with muzzle and breech ends, and a breech plug removably connected the breech end of the barrel, which encloses a chamber at the rear of the bore. The barrel assembly is pivotally attached to the rear stock assembly, and is movable with respect to the stock assembly between an open position in which the breech end is accessible for service, and a closed position in which the breech end is inaccessible and secured for discharge. A lever arm, optionally configured to serve as the firearm trigger guard, is user actuated for moving the action between the open and closed positions. The breech plug is configured for rapid removal from the barrel by hand when the action is open.

US Patent:

7950177, May 31, 2011

Filed:

Dec 30, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/346479

Inventors:

Mark C. Laney - Lee NH, US
Matthew Zglobicki - Acton ME, US

Assignee:

Thompson/Center Arms Company, Inc. - Springfield MA

International Classification:

F41A 3/00

US Classification:

42 14, 42 16, 42 6902, 89180, 89185

Abstract:

A bolt action firearm includes a bolt assembly with a bolt body having an outer surface defining a longitudinal guide channel extending along a length of the bolt body from a rearward end to a forward end. A receiver defines a central longitudinally extending bore for accommodating the bolt body. A bolt guide is configured to be coupled to the receiver. The bolt guide includes a projection configured for traveling in the guide channel when moving the bolt body in the receiver so as to ensure that the bolt body is at a predetermined correct angular orientation within the receiver.

US Patent:

8397415, Mar 19, 2013

Filed:

Aug 1, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/195102

Inventors:

Mark C. Laney - Lee NH, US
Matthew Zglobicki - Acton ME, US
Gregory Eldridge - Center Ossipee NH, US

Assignee:

Smith & Wesson Corp. - Springfield MA

International Classification:

F41A 21/48

US Classification:

42 7502

Abstract:

A multi-caliber firearm has a breech sleeve connecting a barrel to a receiver and a stock. The stock includes a forward V-block and a rearward V-block. Each of the V-blocks defines a V-cut along a top portion and a through hole substantially aligned with the cross-sectional center of the V-block. The forward V-block extends through a cutout portion of the receiver and into the breech sleeve. The breech sleeve is fastened to the stock through the through hole in the forward V-block to provide a rigid connection between the stock and the breech sleeve. The receiver is fastened to the stock through the through hole in the rearward V-block to provide a rigid connection between the receiver and the stock.

US Patent:

8397416, Mar 19, 2013

Filed:

Jan 16, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/350861

Inventors:

Mark C. Laney - Lee NH, US
Matthew Zglobicki - Acton ME, US
Gregory Eldridge - Center Ossipee NH, US

Assignee:

Smith & Wesson Corp. - Springfield MA

International Classification:

F41A 21/48

US Classification:

42 7502

Abstract:

A multi-caliber firearm has a breech sleeve connecting a barrel to a receiver and a stock. The stock includes a forward V-block and a rearward V-block. Each of the V-blocks defines a V-cut along a top portion and a through hole substantially aligned with the cross-sectional center of the V-block. The forward V-block extends through a cutout portion of the receiver and into the breech sleeve. The breech sleeve is fastened to the stock through the through hole in the forward V-block to provide a rigid connection between the stock and the breech sleeve. The receiver is fastened to the stock through the through hole in the rearward V-block to provide a rigid connection between the receiver and the stock.

US Patent:

20070175077, Aug 2, 2007

Filed:

Feb 2, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/346800

Inventors:

Mark Laney - Lee NH, US
Matthew Zglobicki - Acton ME, US

International Classification:

F41C 23/00

US Classification:

042074000

Abstract:

A rifle stock has an elongated body with a forward end and a butt and. The upper and lower edges of the stock are solid and continuous from front to rear. A slot generally parallel to the butt plate is formed adjacent to the butt plate to allow limited flexing in response to recoil. The stock may be formed as a hollow shell with opposed side walls, with slots to find in each sidewall. Several parallel slots may be defined in each sidewall. The slots may be occupied by elastomeric elements.

US Patent:

20110185614, Aug 4, 2011

Filed:

Mar 15, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/048439

Inventors:

MARK C. LANEY - Lee NH, US
MATTHEW ZGLOBICKI - Acton ME, US

Assignee:

THOMPSON/CENTER ARMS COMPANY, INC. - Springfield MA

International Classification:

F41C 9/08
F41A 21/00
B23P 17/04

US Classification:

42 51, 42 7601, 29428

Abstract:

A muzzle loading firearm with a break-open action includes a rear stock assembly and a barrel assembly. The barrel assembly includes an elongate barrel, having a bore with muzzle and breech ends, and a breech plug removably connected the breech end of the barrel, which encloses a chamber at the rear of the bore. The barrel assembly is pivotally attached to the rear stock assembly, and is movable with respect to the stock assembly between an open position in which the breech end is accessible for service, and a closed position in which the breech end is inaccessible and secured for discharge. A lever arm, optionally configured to serve as the firearm trigger guard, is user actuated for moving the action between the open and closed positions. The breech plug is configured for rapid removal from the barrel by hand when the action is open.