F41C
Smallarms
Official title: SMALLARMS, e.g. PISTOLS, RIFLES (functional features or details common to both smallarms and ordnance, mountings therefor F41A; projecting missiles without use of explosive or combustible propellant charge F41B); ACCESSORIES THEREFOR
F41C (Smallarms) appears on 5,553 US grants and 4,952 published applications in this corpus.
Search patents in F41C- Granted patents
- 5,553
- Published applications
- 4,952
- Assignees
- 1,465
- Inventors
- 5,952
- Latest grant
- 6 Oct 2026
Filings by year
| Year | Granted patents | Published applications |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 29 | 0 |
| 1977 | 30 | 0 |
| 1978 | 35 | 0 |
| 1979 | 25 | 0 |
| 1980 | 37 | 0 |
| 1981 | 47 | 0 |
| 1982 | 30 | 0 |
| 1983 | 40 | 0 |
| 1984 | 43 | 0 |
| 1985 | 40 | 0 |
| 1986 | 38 | 0 |
| 1987 | 54 | 0 |
| 1988 | 41 | 0 |
| 1989 | 54 | 0 |
| 1990 | 53 | 0 |
| 1991 | 64 | 0 |
| 1992 | 50 | 0 |
| 1993 | 44 | 0 |
| 1994 | 42 | 0 |
| 1995 | 45 | 0 |
| 1996 | 44 | 0 |
| 1997 | 68 | 0 |
| 1998 | 87 | 0 |
| 1999 | 66 | 0 |
| 2000 | 58 | 0 |
| 2001 | 59 | 16 |
| 2002 | 65 | 47 |
| 2003 | 77 | 79 |
| 2004 | 74 | 90 |
| 2005 | 55 | 98 |
| 2006 | 72 | 124 |
| 2007 | 47 | 113 |
| 2008 | 60 | 87 |
| 2009 | 65 | 92 |
| 2010 | 129 | 172 |
| 2011 | 134 | 189 |
| 2012 | 144 | 196 |
| 2013 | 181 | 181 |
| 2014 | 227 | 257 |
| 2015 | 220 | 267 |
| 2016 | 282 | 306 |
| 2017 | 267 | 346 |
| 2018 | 298 | 311 |
| 2019 | 336 | 297 |
| 2020 | 296 | 271 |
| 2021 | 267 | 265 |
| 2022 | 219 | 236 |
| 2023 | 212 | 241 |
| 2024 | 207 | 229 |
| 2025 | 242 | 269 |
| 2026 | 154 | 173 |
By publication year. Applications have been published since 2001. 2026 runs to 8 Oct.
Main groups
Granted patents with any code in the group
Recent patents
- Lever-action firearm and kit for constructing the same6 Oct 2026US 12,753,983 B2Ares Defense Systems, Inc.
- Handgrip assembly6 Oct 2026US 12,753,989 B2
- Firearm bracket6 Oct 2026US 12,753,990 B1
- Holster tensioner device6 Oct 2026US 12,753,991 B2Safariland, LLC
- Weapon usage monitoring system having real-time performance metrics feedback based on discharge event detection29 Sep 2026US 12,747,922 B2Armaments Research Company, Inc.
- Modular pistol grip8 Oct 2026US 2026/0309439 A1ARSENAL COLLECTION s.r.o.
- Devices and methods for attaching a shotgun magazine tube8 Oct 2026US 2026/0309441 A1Palmetto State Armory, LLC
- Modular handguard system for ak-type rifles8 Oct 2026US 2026/0309454 A1Centre Firearms Co., Inc.
- Multi-Purpose Gun Belt8 Oct 2026US 2026/0309455 A1
- Vacuum retention system including tubular sub-components8 Oct 2026US 2026/0309456 A1Gstc LLC
Most cited
By later US patents
- Extended rigid frame receiver sleeve257US 5,343,650 A1994
- Electronic security system for weapons249US 5,525,966 AEagle Electronics, Inc. · 1996
- Modular firearm209US 7,131,228 B2Colt Defense LLC · 2006
- Modular sleeve202US 6,490,822 B12002
- Rail adapter handguard systems for firearms199US 5,826,363 AKnight's Armament Company · 1998