Patents Assigned to HTR Development, LLC
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Patent number: 10267588Abstract: There are disclosed embodiments for a paintball swab. For example, a disk is pivotably and slidably attached to the distal end of a rod so there is a proximal and distal limit along the rod. When the disk is at the distal limit, it is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the rod. When the disk is at the proximal limit, it is angled with respect to the longitudinal axis of the rod.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2017Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: HTR Development, LLCInventors: Edward Evans, Benjamin Lynn Frederick
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Publication number: 20180326460Abstract: There are disclosed embodiments for a paintball swab. For example, embodiments can include a rod with at least one tab extending radially and a hollow tube connected to a cleaning element. The tube can include an internal ring to fit over or beyond the tab.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2018Publication date: November 15, 2018Applicant: HTR Development, LLCInventor: Edward Evans
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Patent number: 9921023Abstract: There are disclosed embodiments for a paintball swab. For example, embodiments can include a rod with at least one tab extending radially and a hollow tube connected to a cleaning element. The tube can include an internal ring to fit over or beyond the tab.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2014Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: HTR Development, LLCInventor: Edward Evans
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Patent number: 9921024Abstract: Among other things, there is disclosed a cylindrical device which is used to remove broken paintballs and other unwanted material from the barrel of a paintball marker or from other paintball equipment. Cylindrical cleaning devices currently known in the art are prone to separation and failure after use. The present disclosure includes structure such as barbs and/or openings, a snap-fit sleeve element, and/or one or more spacers to limit or prevent such failure. Structure for cleaning, including squeegee elements movable between an insertion configuration and a cleaning configuration, and other materials and configurations, are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2015Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: HTR Development, LLCInventor: Ed Evans
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Patent number: 9915495Abstract: Among other things, methods and apparatus regarding collection, dissemination and display of information concerning paintball loaders and markers are disclosed. A loader includes a heads-up display, electronic devices for gathering, storing and disseminating information, and an antenna for sending and receiving data. Wireless voice communications among paintball players is possible via associated headsets. There is also disclosed paintball equipment and methods for controlling both the firing and loading mechanism of paintball equipment. Current systems or mechanisms have individual and discrete electronic control systems for firing operations, e.g. located in the paintball gun itself, and loading operations, e.g. located inside the paintball loader. The present disclosure unifies the electronic control of said firing and loader operations into a single electronic circuit board located on either the paintball gun or paintball loader.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2017Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: HTR Development, LLCInventors: John Higgins, Benjamin Lynn Frederick
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Patent number: 9823039Abstract: Among other things, methods and apparatus regarding collection, dissemination and display of information concerning paintball loaders and markers are disclosed. A loader includes a heads-up display, electronic devices for gathering, storing and disseminating information, and an antenna for sending and receiving data. Wireless voice communications among paintball players is possible via associated headsets. There is also disclosed paintball equipment and methods for controlling both the firing and loading mechanism of paintball equipment. Current systems or mechanisms have individual and discrete electronic control systems for firing operations, e.g. located in the paintball gun itself, and loading operations, e.g. located inside the paintball loader. The present disclosure unifies the electronic control of said firing and loader operations into a single electronic circuit board located on either the paintball gun or paintball loader.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2016Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: HTR Development, LLCInventors: John Higgins, Benjamin Lynn Frederick
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Patent number: 9651334Abstract: Among other things, there is shown embodiments of a feedgate for a paintball loader having vanes or paddles that permit supplying paintballs into the loader but limit or inhibit escape of paintballs from the loader through the supply hole. Embodiments can include a frame, which may be a single piece or multiple-piece structure, and an insert with flexible vanes or paddles. Embodiments can include a pivotable cap, and/or the insert can snap into the frame.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2015Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: HTR Development, LLCInventor: Edward Evans
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Patent number: 9638486Abstract: There are disclosed embodiments for a paintball swab. For example, a disk is pivotably and slidably attached to the distal end of a rod so there is a proximal and distal limit along the rod. When the disk is at the distal limit, it is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the rod. When the disk is at the proximal limit, it is angled with respect to the longitudinal axis of the rod.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2014Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: HTR Development, LLCInventors: Edward Evans, Benjamin Lynn Frederick
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Patent number: 9255766Abstract: Among other things, methods and apparatus regarding collection, dissemination and display of information concerning paintball loaders and markers are disclosed. A loader includes a heads-up display, electronic devices for gathering, storing and disseminating information, and an antenna for sending and receiving data. Wireless voice communications among paintball players is possible via associated headsets. There is also disclosed paintball equipment and methods for controlling both the firing and loading mechanism of paintball equipment. Current systems or mechanisms have individual and discrete electronic control systems for firing operations, e.g. located in the paintball gun itself, and loading operations, e.g. located inside the paintball loader. The present disclosure unifies the electronic control of said firing and loader operations into a single electronic circuit board located on either the paintball gun or paintball loader.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2015Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: HTR Development, LLCInventors: John Higgins, Benjamin Lynn Frederick
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Patent number: 9163899Abstract: Among other things, there is shown embodiments of a feedgate for a paintball loader having vanes or paddles that permit supplying paintballs into the loader but limit or inhibit escape of paintballs from the loader through the supply hole. Embodiments can include a frame, which may be a single piece or multiple-piece structure, and an insert with flexible vanes or paddles. Embodiments can include a pivotable cap, and/or the insert can snap into the frame.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2012Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: HTR Development, LLCInventor: Ed Evans
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Patent number: 9109853Abstract: Among other things, methods and apparatus regarding collection, dissemination and display of information concerning paintball loaders and markers are disclosed. A loader includes a heads-up display, electronic devices for gathering, storing and disseminating information, and an antenna for sending and receiving data. Wireless voice communications among paintball players is possible via associated headsets. There is also disclosed paintball equipment and methods for controlling both the firing and loading mechanism of paintball equipment. Current systems or mechanisms have individual and discrete electronic control systems for firing operations, e.g. located in the paintball gun itself, and loading operations, e.g. located inside the paintball loader. The present disclosure unifies the electronic control of said firing and loader operations into a single electronic circuit board located on either the paintball gun or paintball loader.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2012Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: HTR Development, LLCInventors: John Higgins, Benjamin Lynn Frederick
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Patent number: 9050632Abstract: Among other things, there is disclosed a cylindrical device which is used to remove broken paintballs and other unwanted material from the barrel of a paintball marker or from other paintball equipment. Cylindrical cleaning devices currently known in the art are prone to separation and failure after use. The present disclosure utilizes a series of barbs and/or openings such as through holes to prevent such failure. Structure for cleaning, including squeegee elements and other materials and configurations, are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2011Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: HTR Development, LLCInventors: Benjamin Lynn Frederick, Edward Evans
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Patent number: 9046314Abstract: Among other things, there is disclosed a cylindrical device which is used to remove broken paintballs and other unwanted material from the barrel of a paintball marker or from other paintball equipment. Cylindrical cleaning devices currently known in the art are prone to separation and failure after use. The present disclosure includes structure such as barbs and/or openings, a snap-fit sleeve element, and/or one or more spacers to limit or prevent such failure. Structure for cleaning, including squeegee elements movable between an insertion configuration and a cleaning configuration, and other materials and configurations, are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: HTR Development, LLCInventors: Benjamin Lynn Frederick, John Higgins, Ed Evans
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Patent number: 8312870Abstract: Among other things, methods and apparatus regarding collection, dissemination and display of information concerning paintball loaders and markers are disclosed. A loader includes a heads-up display, electronic devices for gathering, storing and disseminating information, and an antenna for sending and receiving data. Wireless voice communications among paintball players is possible via associated headsets.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2008Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: HTR Development, LLCInventors: John Higgins, Benjamin Lynn Frederick
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Patent number: RE45477Abstract: The present invention discloses a device and method for wireless communication between a paintball marker or gun and it's associated paintball loading device. This wireless communication, whether bidirectional or unidirectional, allows for the transmission of “load” commands and various other useful information between the paintball marker and the paintball feeding device. When the “load” command, which is much more responsive than the “passive” communication found in the prior art, is wirelessly received by the paintball feeding device, the paintball feeding device loads a singular or plurality of paintballs into the paintball marker of appropriate conduit.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2012Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: HTR Development, LLCInventors: John Higgins, Kelly Lewis
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Patent number: D728698Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2012Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: HTR Development, LLCInventor: Ed Evans
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Patent number: D730998Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2012Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: HTR Development, LLCInventor: Ed Evans
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Patent number: D758505Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2014Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: HTR Development, LLCInventor: Edward Evans
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Patent number: D763974Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: HTR Development, LLCInventor: Edward Evans
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Patent number: D791249Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2016Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: HTR Development, LLCInventor: Edward Evans