Patents Examined by Corey N. Skurdal
  • Patent number: 11536550
    Abstract: A carrier device includes a body member having two parallel sections, terminal ends of which extend in a common direction. A bracket nested with the body member has two lateral side members extending in the common direction. Each side member has a terminal end and a loop proximate the end defining a hole. An interior is defined between the sections of the body member and between the side members of the bracket. A binding member engages the sections of the body member and passes through the respective hole of each side member defined by the loop. A retention member, for retaining a magazine when inserted into the carrier device, also passes through the respective holes. The binding member draws sections of the body member toward each other to maintain frictional engagement of an inserted magazine or other article with interior contact points of the carrier device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: HSG, LLC
    Inventors: Darrell Keith Smith, Daniel Logan Chaney
  • Patent number: 11530895
    Abstract: A firearm strap buckle assembly includes an inlet end portion and an outlet end portion. A main tensioner bar is medially located within the buckle assembly and having upward facing surface of a first width and a downward facing surface of a second width greater than the first width. A first supporting tensioner bar is located between the inlet end and the main tensioner bar. A second supporting tensioner bar is located between the main tensioner bar and the outlet end. A first strap path is defined where the strap is positioned downwardly of the main tensioner bar. A second strap path is defined where the strap is positioned upwardly of the main tensioner bar. Frictional forces imparted to the strap when arranged within the first strap path are greater than frictional forces imparted to the strap when arranged within the second path strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: HSG, LLC
    Inventor: Daniel Logan Chaney
  • Patent number: 11518447
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for transportation of equipment, generally but not necessarily limited to sporting equipment. Generally, the apparatus described herein comprises a collapsible or foldable frame adapted for installation in the bed of a pickup truck or similar vehicle, where the apparatus can be unfolded to a “deployment configuration” in which elongated equipment may be securely attached to the apparatus for transportation. The apparatus generally comprises two opposing rails with bracing and equipment storage elements mounted in between, foldable at about a midpoint for easy of storage when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Inventor: Christopher James Dix
  • Patent number: 11517102
    Abstract: An attachment aperture array pattern having an aperture array layer having a plurality of spaced apart array apertures formed therethrough, wherein the array apertures are arranged in a repeating sequence of spaced rows of array apertures and spaced columns of array apertures, wherein the plurality of spaced apart array apertures are arranged in a repeating sequence of equally spaced rows of the array apertures and equally spaced columns of the array apertures, wherein each of the array apertures is equally offset from each adjacent array aperture in each row of array apertures, wherein each row of array apertures is formed an equal distance from each adjacent row of array apertures, and wherein at least a portion of the array apertures of a first column of array apertures overlap at least a portion of the array apertures of an adjacent, second column of array apertures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Sentry Solutions Products Group LLC
    Inventors: Eric M. Yeates, Frederick W. Storms, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11503883
    Abstract: A band accessory includes a first accessory component and a second accessory component which slidably engage each other for attachment to a wearable band. The accessory components each include an upper strip and a lower strip that are laterally spaced by a connector strip. The first upper strip has a top surface that includes a decorative feature. An upper track groove is formed in one of the accessory components, and a rail is formed in the other accessory component, such that the upper rail slidably engages the upper track groove. At least one magnet on the first and/or second accessory components secures the first and second accessory components in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: 3B International Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Jeff Anthony Bray
  • Patent number: 11505132
    Abstract: A bicycle mounting device for storing and transporting a bicycle in a horizontal or vertical orientation. The mounting device includes a frame formed by a pair of longitudinal members and a first and second lateral member each affixed at opposing ends thereof. A sliding bicycle support is operably connected to the pair of longitudinal members and can receive the bicycle in a horizontal orientation. In some embodiments, the first end of the frame is raised relative to the second end thereof. In use, the device is placed in a trunk of a vehicle and the horizontally oriented bicycle is placed on the sliding support. The bicycle can then be pushed into the trunk by the sliding support moving from the first to the second end of the frame. The pair of longitudinal members form a gap to receive a tire of the bicycle when stored in the vertical orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Inventor: Virapol Pitugnarongphor
  • Patent number: 11506467
    Abstract: A firearm holster device may be positioned between adjacent surfaces within a bed. The firearm holster device may include a first arm having a first major surface, and a second major surface opposing the first major surface. The first major surface may include protrusions extending transversely outward. The firearm holster device may include a second arm defining an opening pattern, a hinge coupled between the first arm and the second arm, and a holster received by the opening pattern and to receive a firearm. The first arm may be positioned between adjacent surfaces of the bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: MAYCON, LLC
    Inventor: Patrick Jason Mayse
  • Patent number: 11503899
    Abstract: An attachment aperture array matrix having a matrix layer, wherein the matrix layer comprises a plurality of spaced apart matrix apertures formed therethrough, wherein the matrix apertures are substantially octagonally shaped matrix apertures arranged in a repeating sequence of equally spaced rows and equally spaced columns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Sentry Solutions Products Group LLC
    Inventors: Eric M. Yeates, Nicholas A. Ferros
  • Patent number: 11506466
    Abstract: A holster for receiving and withdrawing a handgun has a proximal wall portion with a handgun retention mechanism thereon. The mechanism having a first lever with a tab portion for actuation and release of a trigger guard, the lever having a snap fit into a lever region without a separate pin. A belt engaging member covers the lever region capturing the first lever therein. If a second retention mechanism is used, another lever with a tab portion is positioned so the tabs are stacked, depressing one also depresses the tab behind it, such that both mechanisms are released. Overmolded polymer layers in the holster body provides a softer interior handgun engagement surfaces. The holster body is split forwardly with a threaded fastener for clamping onto the handgun. No holster body is beneath or rearward of the tab portion, configured as a thumb button, allowing smooth transition to gripping the handgun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Vista Outdoor Operations LLC
    Inventors: Paul N. Smith, Troy E. Lance, Oscar C. Woods, Daniel D. Sereday, Christopher J. Michael, Robert J. Meinert
  • Patent number: 11498625
    Abstract: A one-piece pick-up truck bed storage shelf including a foldable body having a dimension of an interior perimeter of a truck bed, a top surface and a wheel well engaging bottom surface with the foldable body including a first and a second support panel each having a first and second end, a first side edge of the first support panel having a shape corresponding to a contour of a first elongated sidewall of the interior truck bed and a first side edge of the second support panel having a shape corresponding to a contour of a second elongated sidewall of an interior truck bed and a hinge pivotably connecting the second side edges of the first and second support panel while allowing for the movement of the support panels from a linear condition to a mirroring condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Inventor: Andrew W. Dusold
  • Patent number: 11499799
    Abstract: A pistol mount assembly includes a clip body, a retaining body, a latch assembly and a locking cylinder. The clip body secures the retaining body to a person or object. The retaining body is optionally removable from the clip body and includes the latch assembly and the locking cylinder. At least one of the latch assembly and the locking cylinder pass within a trigger guard area of the firearm. The space between the trigger guard and the trigger is filled thereby preventing misfire. One or more latches or locking bolts are used to selectively overlap the trigger guard and/or trigger to prevent translation of the firearm off the retaining body. A two-tiered readiness function is realized through the pistol mount assembly. The assembly uses no holster but maintains effective securement of the firearm and is easily pulled at time of emergency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Inventor: Ferlon Self
  • Patent number: 11490719
    Abstract: A 3 dimensional shape retaining light weight pouch and method for making the same, for mounting on a carrier such as a garment such as, but not limited to, a vest, belt, cummerbund, pack, or the like, and more particularly, that utilizes standing portions of stiffened fused together edges of laminated or composite panels of the pouch to hold the pouch in a predetermined 3 dimensional shape. The pouch is durable and wear resistant, allows easy insertion and removal of articles, accessories, and objects to be held and/or carried thereby, and is simple and easy to manufacture, while being configurable to be compatible with some known systems mounting systems such as MOLLE PALS and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: FirstSpear Technology Group, LLC
    Inventors: Michael E. Cole, Brian Rapp
  • Patent number: 11485275
    Abstract: A cover for covering a car or luggage on top of a car is described. The cover is made of a stretchy material such that it can expand to tightly fit the size and shape of a large variety of items or vehicles. Thus, the material composition as well as cover layers are crucial in obtaining the optimal balance of flexibility and protection. In many embodiments securing mechanisms are provided around the base of the cover as well as over the top of the cover to aid in securing the cover over the items or vehicle. In some embodiments a lower cover is provided which sits under items on top of a vehicle and protects the roof of the vehicle from the items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Inventor: David Chen
  • Patent number: 11485426
    Abstract: A truck rack assembly (1) having bed rail caps (3) that attach to bed rails (34) of a truck (2), said bed rail caps having receivers (10) into which uprights (4) with bayonet-style pins (15) can be inserted, said uprights having height adjustable sleeves (6) with attached cradles (14) for holding crossbars (5), The receivers and bayonet-style pins form a male-female quick disconnect system by pins (32) in a receiver socket (30) engaging a channel (25) in the bayonet-style pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Equipmount LLC
    Inventors: William D. Leslie, Bradley J Kapper
  • Patent number: 11479315
    Abstract: A universal motorcycle storage case mounting assembly that detachably secures to a motorcycle or other vehicle, allowing a user to safely transport personal belongings to a destination. The mounting assembly utilizes two main components—a base frame and a platform, with a storage case being couplable to the platform, forming a transportable storage case. In order to secure to a motorcycle or other vehicle, the mounting assembly utilizes a triple-locking system, including a base latch bracket that attaches to the motorcycle; a receipt on the platform; and a platform latch bracket, the receipt and the platform latch bracket configured to secure the platform to the base frame. As a result of the locking system, the storage case requires force to detach from the motorcycle, thereby preventing inadvertent detachment. Upon arrival at a destination, a rider can detach the transportable storage case, rather than leave belongings on the motorcycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Inventor: Francis S. Sliwa
  • Patent number: 11465566
    Abstract: The invention was designed to provide a solid, level hang bar utilizing the bicycle's seat post, seat post tube or frame itself which is level adjustable on the bicycle. The rake or angle of the seat post and seat post tube varies and the Bicycle Leveler is adjustable to allow a safe and level carry on a vehicle. The Bicycle Leveler is installed on the bicycle for safe transport and the Level Hang Bar is uniquely removable without tools for safe riding of the bicycle. No other design mounts solidly to the bicycle nor does it have removable level bar feature. The design represents a new methodology for safety in bicycle transport on traditional hang racks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Inventor: Robert Joseph Woelfling
  • Patent number: 11459037
    Abstract: A modular utility rack including a pair of opposing front top rails; a front cross member arranged between the pair of opposing front top rails and connected to each top rail of the pair of opposing front top rails; a second cross member arranged between the pair of opposing front top rails and connected to each top rail of the pair of opposing front top rails; a pair of opposing rear top rails; a rear cross member arranged between the pair of opposing rear top rails and connected to each top rail of the pair of opposing rear top rails; a pair of front legs; a pair of rear legs; and a pair of opposing bed rails, wherein each leg of the pair of front legs may be attached to a front top rail and to a bed rail and each leg of the pair of rear legs may be attached to a rear top rail and a bed rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: High Speed Welding, LLC
    Inventor: Stuart Foreman
  • Patent number: 11460269
    Abstract: Handgun holster devices are provided that allow a user to securely, comfortably and safely carry a handgun on their person. The holster may be integral with a support band configured to be worn on a body part of a user. The holster and support band may each be made from one or more flexible materials such that the device is lightweight, unobtrusive and comfortable to carry in a concealed manner. The holster includes a trigger guard that is sized, shaped and positioned to substantially cover the trigger of a holstered handgun, thereby preventing a user from inadvertently discharging the weapon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Apricot Ideas, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph Cochran
  • Patent number: 11444649
    Abstract: A rotating side sliding handle apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a base having an adhesive that is removably attachable to an electronic device, a rotating plate pivotally connected to the base, a slide member slidably disposed on the rotating plate, and a grab bar slidably disposed within the slide member. The rotating plate includes an arm and a lever for releasably engaging the rotating plate with the base into a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration. The rotating plate is rotatable about the base in the unlocked configuration. The slide member is retractably extendable from the rotating plate in a horizontal direction to slide orthogonally outwardly relative to an axis of the rotating plate. The grab bar is retractably extendable from the slide member in a horizontal direction to slide orthogonally outwardly relative to an axis of the rotating plate and past a side edge of the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Inventor: Avelino V. de Chavez
  • Patent number: 11441871
    Abstract: A concealment holster assembly, capable of being worn in multiple positions, includes a unitary shell, a belt attachment body, a forward belt loop, and a rearward belt loop. The unitary shell is capable of holstering a firearm and has a front side portion, inside portion, and outside portion. The belt attachment body is couplable to the unitary shell and is of unitary construction and includes a complementary shell portion, a forward flange, and a rearward flange. The forward flange and rearward flanges are angled inward. A forward belt loop and rearward belt loop are couplable to the forward and rearward flanges, respectively, to cause the belt attachment body, when worn on a belt, to flex inward toward a body of a wearer and increase concealment of the concealment holster and a firearm when the firearm is holstered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: WEBER TACTICAL LLC
    Inventor: Adam Weber