Gary A Sniezak

US Patent:

6594936, Jul 22, 2003

Filed:

Oct 3, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/263827

Inventors:

Gary Sniezak - Columbia SC 29205
Kyriakos Christou - Columbia SC 29223

International Classification:

F41A 2104

US Classification:

42 7602, 89 147

Abstract:

A method for lining a gun barrel with a material selected to reduce the rate of erosion and corrosion from the rounds of ammunition fired through it includes the steps of forming a rod of the lining material, hammer -forging a barrel blank to the rod, and then drilling out a bore in the rod. The liner extends from the muzzle end of the barrel almost to the chamber end but stops short to abut a step formed in the barrel just forward of the chamber. The chamber is machined, reamed, and chrome-plated. Preferably measures are taken, such as by applying pressure to the rod during forging, to assure that the rod is placed in full engagement with the step and held in full engagement with the step in order to avoid the formation of a gap between the liner and the step.

US Patent:

6752137, Jun 22, 2004

Filed:

May 15, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/146003

Inventors:

James R. G. Brunette - Columbia SC 29223
Gary A Sniezak - Columbia SC 29205
Richard Vay Oney - Baroda MI 49101
Steve Doehler - Charleston SC 29412

International Classification:

F41B 1102

US Classification:

124 74, 124 73, 124 76, 89 141

Abstract:

The present invention is a projectile launching system having an independently operable gas powered less-lethal launcher, which is capable of firing projectiles containing either incapacitating, debilitating, or marking agents for use during those situations when lethal force would be an inappropriate response. The gas powered launcher is ergonomically designed and comprises a receiver housing and receiver that are detachable from a stand-alone stock so that it can be attached to a mounting bracket located underneath the barrel of a rifle and, therefore, integrated with such rifle in order to provide both a lethal and a less-lethal capability for the user. One of the ergonomic features of the receiver is that it is designed to releasably carry a compressed gas container in a way that presents a favorable profile and a convenient and efficient trigger location, even after attachment of the receiver to the barrel of a rifle.

US Patent:

56762410, Oct 14, 1997

Filed:

Jun 5, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/658354

Inventors:

Christophe Degoix - Argenteuil, FR
Gary A. Sniezak - Columbia SC
Kevin Langevin - Camden SC

Assignee:

FN Manufacturing, Inc. - Columbia SC

International Classification:

B65D 8500
F42B 3926

US Classification:

206 3

Abstract:

A device for holding two ammunition magazines in spaced relations so that either can be inserted into the magazine well of an M-16 rifle, an M-4 carbine, or an M-249 machine gun without interference with the operation of the weapon from the remaining magazine. The device comprises a shell and a centerpiece. The shell holds the two magazines in a tapered or "V" shaped arrangement, and the centerpiece, acting in combination with the shell, secures the magazines in place. The device is made of a light-weight corrosion and chemical resistant polymer. In an alternative embodiment, the magazines are held in an approximately parallel position within the shell.

US Patent:

45818363, Apr 15, 1986

Filed:

Jul 25, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/516834

Inventors:

Richard L. Baker - Granby CT
Gary A. Sniezak - Agawam MA

Assignee:

Bangor Punta Corporation - Greenwich CT

International Classification:

F41C 100

US Classification:

42 65

Abstract:

Disclosed is an elongated, generally cylindrical, firing pin for a revolver, the firing pin having first and second end sections separated by an intermediate section. The first section terminates in a chisel tip for impacting a cartridge casing. The chiselled tip is characterized by bevelled sides and a bevelled bottom terminating in an asymmetrical tip end face. The firing pin is axially slidable in a bushing non-rotatably mounted in the revolver frame by a transverse bushing pin. A keyway system cooperates between the intermediate section of the firing pin and the bushing to preclude rotational movement of the firing pin relative to the bushing.

US Patent:

D451483, Feb 2, 1999

Filed:

Jan 12, 1998

Appl. No.:

D/081961

Inventors:

Kevin R. Langevin - Camden SC
Gary A. Sniezak - Columbia SC

Assignee:

FN Manufacturing Inc. - Columbia SC

International Classification:

2201

US Classification:

D22108

US Patent:

62234609, May 1, 2001

Filed:

Apr 26, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/299777

Inventors:

Edward P. Schmitter - Blythewood SC
Zdenek Prisovsky - Kitchener, Ontario N2A 2M7, CA
Gary A. Sniezak - Columbia SC
Frank A. Spaniel - Lexington SC

International Classification:

F41A 1700

US Classification:

42 7006

Abstract:

A trigger safety for a pistol includes a laterally slidable plug incorporated into the trigger that, when slid laterally to extend beyond the confines of the trigger, will prevent rearward movement of the trigger by the plug's interference with the pistol frame. A spring internal to the trigger, imparts a force on plug to retain it positioned in either the safety position or the fire position and resist movement. The plug can be reversed for left-handed users so that the pistol can be placed in a "safe" or a "fire" position with the trigger finger of either hand.

US Patent:

58062254, Sep 15, 1998

Filed:

Nov 18, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/751731

Inventors:

Michael R. Gardner - Mt. Prospect IL
Edward P. Schmitter - Blythewood SC
Gary A. Sniezak - Columbia SC
Kevin R. Langevin - Camden SC
Jean-Pierre Y J L Reconnu - Columbia SC

Assignee:

FN Manufacturing Inc - Columbia SC

International Classification:

F41A 1931
F41A 1938

US Classification:

42 6902

Abstract:

A fire control system for a semiautomatic, double action only pistol includes a sear carried by a biased sear arm. As in other pistols, the sear engages a striker to load it against a striker spring until it is released to fire a chambered round. In the present invention, the sear arm is biased so that it urges the sear forward and upward, against the rearward movement of the sear as a result of the pulling of a trigger operating through a trigger arm, and restores the sear after release of the striker. The sear arm is biased by a spring system comprising two torsion springs. One torsion spring operates against the sear block to urge the sear arm in an upward direction; the other torsion spring, pivotally supporting the sear, operates on it to urge it forward. The sear and the striker lie in the same plane. Therefore, the sear has a second cam surface that engages the striker leg when the trigger is released, urging the sear downward as the striker passes over it to set up the sear for loading the striker the next time the trigger is pulled.

US Patent:

49360361, Jun 26, 1990

Filed:

Jun 26, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/371260

Inventors:

Gary A. Sniezak - Windsor CT
Robert J. Ferraro - Ludlow MA

Assignee:

Smith & Wesson Corp. - Springfield MA

International Classification:

F41C 2300

US Classification:

42 7102

Abstract:

An integral grip for the handle of a handgun frame is molded from a resilient, flexible, synthetic plastic material. The grip is of generally U-shaped configuration including a curved rear wall and two spaced opposed sidewall portions. The sidewall portions are biased inwardly from the rear wall portion to their outer edges and are also of tapered cross-section diminishing from the rear wall to the outer edges thereof. The material, its distribution and inward bias of the sidewall portions are such that when fitted onto the handle of the handgun frame, the grip will be in tensioned, clamping relation thereon. An undercut rib is disposed on the inner surface of each sidewall portion adjacent the outer edge thereof for interlocking with a recessed edge portion of the handle. Adjacent the lower end of its rear wall portion, the grip includes a boss with a bore therethrough. The handle, itself, includes two laterally-spaced arms which also include bores aligned with the bore of the boss.