BRIAN D VUKSANOVICH
Pilots at Indian Trl, Youngstown, OH
License number
Ohio A2960760
Issued Date
Jan 2015
Expiration Date
Jan 2017
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
7525 Indian Trl, Youngstown, OH 44514
Professional information
Assistant Professor At Youngstown State University
Position:
Associate Professor at Youngstown State University
Location:
Youngstown, Ohio Area
Industry:
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Work:
Youngstown State University
since Aug 2006
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Associate Professor
Firearm Gas Piston Operating System
US Patent:
8161864, Apr 24, 2012
Filed:
Mar 24, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/409839
Inventors:
Brian Vuksanovich - Poland OH, US
Assignee:
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. - Southport CT
International Classification:
F41A 5/00
US Classification:
8919101, 89193
Abstract:
A gas piston operating system for an autoloading firearm. The gas piston system may include a barrel having a longitudinally-extending bullet pathway, a gas block defining a piston bore, a passageway fluidly connecting the bore with the bullet pathway for diverting combustion gas from the pathway to the bore upon discharging the firearm, and a piston slidably disposed in the bore for reciprocating movement. In one embodiment, the piston includes a head having an axially-extending protrusion projecting towards the passageway. The protrusion is configured for slidable insertion into the passageway. The piston is movable from a first actuation position in which the protrusion is inserted into the passageway to a second actuation position in which the protrusion is at least partially withdrawn from the passageway. The protrusion acts to pretension a mechanical linkage between the piston and a reciprocating bolt assembly.
Firearm With Quick Coupling Barrel Interlock System
US Patent:
8505227, Aug 13, 2013
Filed:
May 5, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/101510
Inventors:
Jonathan Barrett - Georges Mills NH, US
Brian Vuksanovich - Poland OH, US
Brian Vuksanovich - Poland OH, US
Assignee:
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.
International Classification:
F41A 21/00
US Classification:
42 7502
Abstract:
A firearm with barrel interlock system for a rotary mounted quick coupling barrel assembly. In one embodiment, the firearm includes a receiver and barrel assembly rotatably mounted thereto. A bolt carrier supporting a bolt is slidably disposed in the receiver and axially movable into and out of battery with the barrel assembly. The barrel interlock system may include a first barrel anti-rotation locking element disposed on the barrel assembly and a mating second barrel anti-rotation locking element disposed on the bolt carrier that is engageable with the first element. When mutually engaged, the first and second locking elements form a meshed relationship and prevent rotation and removal of the barrel assembly from the receiver. In some non-limiting embodiments, the locking elements may be in the form of a protrusion and complementary shaped recess.
Method For Mounting Firearm Barrel
US Patent:
8240074, Aug 14, 2012
Filed:
Dec 6, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/311704
Inventors:
Brian Vuksanovich - Poland OH, US
Assignee:
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. - Southport CT
International Classification:
F41A 21/00
US Classification:
42 7502
Abstract:
A barrel retaining system for a firearm includes a firearm receiver having a barrel nut coupled thereto and a barrel assembly, which in one embodiment may include a barrel with a barrel extension coupled thereto. The barrel extension includes a plurality of barrel locking lugs that rotatably engage corresponding locking elements disposed on the barrel nut. The barrel extension may further include a flange that may engage one end of the locking elements of the barrel nut and the barrel locking lugs may engage an opposite end of the locking elements to wedge the locking elements therebetween for securing the barrel extension to the barrel nut. The firearm may be an autoloading rifle in some embodiments.
Gas Operated Rifle With Bolt Carrier And Receiver Assembly
US Patent:
8307750, Nov 13, 2012
Filed:
May 12, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/778435
Inventors:
Brian Vuksanovich - Poland OH, US
Todd Wilkinson - Goshen NH, US
Todd Wilkinson - Goshen NH, US
Assignee:
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc - Southport CT
International Classification:
F41A 5/26
US Classification:
8919101, 8919102, 89192
Abstract:
A gas operated autoloading firearm having an improved bolt carrier. The gas piston system may include a barrel defining a longitudinally-extending bullet pathway, a gas block defining a piston bore, a passageway fluidly connecting the bore with the bullet pathway for diverting combustion gas to the bore upon discharging the firearm, and a piston slidably disposed in the bore for reciprocating movement. The piston actuates a reciprocating bolt assembly including a bolt carrier slidably received in a receiver. The bolt carrier includes supporting and guiding surfaces configured to reduce receiver wear and bolt carrier drag.
Firearm With Quick Coupling Barrel System
US Patent:
8479429, Jul 9, 2013
Filed:
May 5, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/101425
Inventors:
Jonathan Barrett - Georges Mills NH, US
Brian Vuksanovich - Poland OH, US
Brian Vuksanovich - Poland OH, US
International Classification:
F41A 21/00
US Classification:
42 7502
Abstract:
A spring-loaded quick coupling barrel retaining system for a firearm. The firearm includes a receiver, a barrel nut, and barrel assembly rotatably mounted thereto. In one embodiment, the barrel assembly may include barrel locking lugs which rotatably engage and interlock with corresponding locking elements disposed on the barrel nut such a splines. The barrel assembly further includes a spring member forming a flexible interface with the barrel nut. The spring member self-tensions and tightens the lockup between the barrel assembly and barrel nut to promote a tight fit. Some embodiments may include a lock nut and a setting tool for adjusting the spring force to promote consistently proper lockup from one replacement barrel assembly to the next.
Quick Coupling Barrel System For Firearm
US Patent:
8490312, Jul 23, 2013
Filed:
May 5, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/101548
Inventors:
Jonathan Barrett - Georges Mills NH, US
Brian Vuksanovich - Poland OH, US
Brian Vuksanovich - Poland OH, US
International Classification:
F41A 21/00
US Classification:
42 7502
Abstract:
A spring-loaded quick coupling barrel retaining system for a firearm. The firearm includes a receiver, a barrel nut, and barrel assembly rotatably mounted thereto. In one embodiment, the barrel assembly may include barrel locking lugs which rotatably engage and interlock with corresponding locking elements disposed on the barrel nut such a splines. The barrel assembly further includes a spring member forming a flexible interface with the barrel nut. The spring member self-tensions and tightens the lockup between the barrel assembly and barrel nut to promote a tight fit. Some embodiments may include a lock nut and a setting tool for adjusting the spring force to promote consistently proper lockup from one replacement barrel assembly to the next.
Firearm Barrel Retaining System
US Patent:
2012001, Jan 26, 2012
Filed:
Mar 24, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/409783
Inventors:
Brian Vuksanovich - Poland OH, US
International Classification:
F41A 21/48
US Classification:
42 7502
Abstract:
A barrel retaining system for a firearm includes a firearm receiver having a barrel nut coupled thereto and a barrel assembly, which in one embodiment may include a barrel with a barrel extension coupled thereto. The barrel extension includes a plurality of barrel locking lugs that rotatably engage corresponding locking elements disposed on the barrel nut. The barrel extension may further include a flange that may engage one end of the locking elements of the barrel nut and the barrel locking lugs may engage an opposite end of the locking elements to wedge the locking elements therebetween for securing the barrel extension to the barrel nut. The firearm may be an autoloading rifle in some embodiments.