Yui Jean Clifford

Title: Yui Jean Clifford: Innovator in Firearm Technology

Introduction

Yui Jean Clifford is a notable inventor based in Stafford, VA (US). She has made significant contributions to firearm technology, holding 2 patents that showcase her innovative spirit and technical expertise.

Latest Patents

One of her latest patents is the "Remote Operated Gun Breech." This invention provides a remote-operated mechanism for raising and lowering a seal in a gun loader breech via a transfer gear. The mechanism includes a servo motor, a pinion, a clutch, and a worm gear. The servo motor axially rotates the pinion, while the clutch controllably engages and disengages with the pinion. The worm gear couples the clutch to a shaft that engages the transfer gear. Notably, the clutch disengages the pinion from the motor in response to recoil from firing the gun. The worm gear features a worm screw that axially turns with the pinion and a worm wheel that engages the worm screw to laterally spin a shaft connected to the transfer gear. The clutch also includes a coupler for engaging the worm screw, a spur gear that connects the coupler to the pinion, and a spring that pushes the coupler to engage the worm screw prior to firing.

Another significant patent is the "Modular Tube-Stowable Rifle Mount." This invention provides a rifle actuation mechanism for alternately positioning a rifle between stowage within a cylindrical tube and deployment for engaging a target. The mechanism consists of a cradle, a yoke, and longitudinal, elevation, and azimuth actuators. The cradle holds and fires the rifle, while the yoke connects to the cradle. The longitudinal actuator translates the yoke along the axis, the elevation actuator pivots the cradle from the yoke, and the azimuth actuator turns the cradle about the axis for pointing to the target. The tube contains the rifle, the cradle, the yoke, and the actuators while in stowage, with the axis being substantially vertical in preferred embodiments.

Career Highlights

Yui Jean Clifford works for the USA as represented by the Secretary of the Navy. Her role involves developing advanced technologies that enhance the capabilities of military firearms.

Collaborations

Yui has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Thomas Klebert Houck, Jr. and Matthew Thomas Buckler. Their teamwork has