Smith & Wesson Inc.
259Patents
176Active
259Granted
51Portfolio score
Filing activity: Apr 27, 1987 → Aug 5, 2024 · 26 expiring within 5 years
Most-cited patents
| Patent | Title | Area | Cited by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US6321478A | Firearm having an intelligent controller | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 132 | Expired |
| US6260300A | Biometrically activated lock and enablement system | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 103 | Expired |
| US5386659A | Fire control mechanism for semiautomatic pistols | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 89 | Expired |
| USD359098S | Handgun | General | 67 | Expired |
| US5438783A | Butt plate assembly for handgun magazines | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 65 | Expired |
| USD362044S | Magazine butt plate | General | 62 | Expired |
| US6286242A | Security apparatus for a firearm | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 56 | Expired |
| US8276303B2 | Firearm hand guard rail system | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 54 | Active |
| USD771216S1 | Rifle hand guard | General | 54 | Active |
| US5438784A | Magazine safety | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 52 | Expired |
| US8141287B2 | Lightweight, low cost semi-automatic rifle | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 51 | Active |
| US6360468B1 | Security apparatus for authorizing use of a non-impact firearm | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 50 | Expired |
| US6357157B1 | Firing control system for non-impact fired ammunition | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 47 | Expired |
| US6993864B1 | Locking block for compact semi-automatic pistols | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 47 | Expired |
| US5717156A | Semi-automatic pistol | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 44 | Expired |
| USD352087S | Rear sight for a handgun | General | 43 | Expired |
| US7703230B2 | Positive striker lock safety for use with a firearm | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 43 | Active |
| US5086579A | Decocking mechanism for a semi-automatic firearm | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 43 | Expired |
| US7617628B2 | Fire control mechanism for a firearm | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 42 | Active |
| US10119779B1 | Suppressor for firearm and baffle cup therefor | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 41 | Active |
| US8397415B2 | Multi-caliber bolt-action rifle and components | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 41 | Active |
| US4936036A | Integral grip construction for handguns | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 40 | Expired |
| US6374526B1 | Firing pin block for pistol | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 39 | Expired |
| US5406731A | Handgun of improved ergonomic construction | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 38 | Expired |
| US5615505A | Magazine cartridge guide | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 38 | Expired |
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Counts and citation impact are objective bibliographic measures.