Patents Examined by John A. Ricci
  • Patent number: 11971240
    Abstract: An archery bow sight/aiming mounting system is disclosed comprising a sight mount block wherein the sight mount block is secured to a bow riser, and a sight mount configured to engage the sight mount block, wherein the sight mount is further configured to engage an archery bow sight or aiming system, wherein the sight mount is reversible, and wherein the sight mount is further configured to adjust in a direction proximate from an archer and adjust in a direction distal from the archer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Inventors: Nicholas Morgan Fisher, Thomas Arthur Fisher, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11964218
    Abstract: A toy comprises a resiliently deformable member, a first contactor defining a first contacting surface, and a second contactor defining a second contacting surface. At least one of the first and second contactors defines a concave surface. The resiliently deformable member supports the first and second contactors for movement along a main axis between an engaged configuration in which the first contacting surface is contact with the second contacting surface and a disengaged configuration in which the first contacting surface is disengaged from the second contacting surface. The resiliently deformable member biases the first and second contactors in opposite directions along the main axis. Application of force to displace the first and second contactors along the main axis creates a sound when the first and second contactors are disengaged from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Procreate Brands, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Baumann, Edwin Cheong
  • Patent number: 11963524
    Abstract: A duck call device includes a tone board having a tone surface and a tone board port defined, relative to airflow, behind the tone surface. The tone board port is divided into multiple channels to form a multi-channel port. A reed is located on the tone surface and is configured to vibrate there against. The multi-channel port may be created by a longitudinal central rib dividing a portion of the tone board port, wherein the longitudinal central rib contacts the reed while air is passing through the duck call device. The tone surface may surround a portion of the tone board port with recessed edges, and the central rib may have recessed edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Parting Waters, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Franklin, Michael W. Maurer
  • Patent number: 11951413
    Abstract: A modular mobile and accessory system, includes a flexible rod made of an elongated flexible member wrapped with a relatively softer material. The flexible rod has end caps on either or both ends, which end caps releasably engage corresponding accessory caps on an accessory, such as a toy or other item. The system includes a wearable headband for handsfree use of a toy or mobile to entertain a child. Other uses are contemplated, such as attaching the rod to a claw element which is secured to a crib or other fixed surface or element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: WESTRAY TOYS, LTD.
    Inventor: Mark Hamilton
  • Patent number: 11951415
    Abstract: A themed piñata holder apparatus comprising a visual representation of a first theme, and related method, comprising: support means for physically supporting the piñata holder in a suspended position above users of the piñata; and a suspension point to which a piñata suspension connector may be attached, and from which a piñata may be suspended via the piñata suspension connector. Preferably, the piñata comprises a visual representation of a second theme; and there is a themed visual relation between the first theme of the piñata holder and the second theme of the piñata. Optionally, the piñata holder apparatus further comprises an impulse detector responsive to a change in force exerted at the suspension point when the piñata is struck by a user of the piñata; and an audio speaker for emitting predetermined audible sounds in response to a sound emission controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Inventor: Letisha M. Canty
  • Patent number: 11953285
    Abstract: In aspects of the invention, an arrow slide is provided with a body having a first opening with a plurality of first edges arranged in a generally triangular configuration within which a first diameter can be received, a second opening with a plurality of second edges arranged in the generally triangular configuration within which the first diameter can be received; sidewalk linking corresponding ones of the first plurality of edges to the plurality of second edges to create a passageway extending from the first opening to the second opening through which an arrow can slide; and a string mount to which a bowfishing line can be joined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Crosman Corporation
    Inventor: Hans J. Walthert
  • Patent number: 11944859
    Abstract: A hula hoop, comprising a hoop body which includes a plurality of unit sections connected end to end, two adjacent unit sections are detachably connected to each other through a connecting member, and each unit section has an accommodating groove for inserting the connecting member. The front section and the rear section of the connecting member are inserted into the accommodating grooves of two adjacent unit sections, and the unit section has a locking mechanism for keeping the connecting member in the accommodating groove. The hoop body comprises a plurality of unit sections connected end to end. Two adjacent unit sections are connected to each other through a connecting member, which can realize the rapid disassembly and assembly of the unit sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: JINHUA GAODENG SPORTING GOODS CO., LTD
    Inventors: Xiaoqiang Lu, Shuge Lu, Jine Zhou
  • Patent number: 11944915
    Abstract: A plush toy with an internal skeleton and a PVC head attached with a variety of coupling mechanisms. The plush toy includes a movable and poseable internal skeleton that attaches to a neck connector allowing the use of a PVC head with the plush body. Further, the present invention includes a unique shoulder design that assists in retention of plush material in the plush toy body. Additionally, four unique head coupling configurations are disclosed that enable connection of a PVC toy head to a plush body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Inventor: Kent Hsu
  • Patent number: 11946731
    Abstract: An arrow head cluster is created utilizing an injection mold. An upper cluster cavity is formed in an upper die member and a lower cluster cavity is created in a lower die member. The upper and lower cluster cavities, when joined create a cluster cavity. The cluster cavity is used to create the arrow head cluster, after molten material is injected into the injection mold. The cluster cavity includes a plurality of chambers for creating a plurality of arrow heads. The plurality of chambers are connected to each other with a plurality of flow channels and a support frame. The injected material includes metals, ceramic and plastic. The materials are injected into the cluster cavity through the plurality of flow channels. The plurality of flow channels allow the material to flow evenly through the plurality of cluster cavities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: BARNETT OUTDOORS, LLC
    Inventor: David A. Barnett
  • Patent number: 11946720
    Abstract: A string-loading apparatus for a crossbow includes a reel, a crank, a locking rod, a pin and a handle. The reel includes a centric bore, an eccentric bore, and a fin extending around the centric bore. The crank includes an axial aperture and a cavity. The locking rod includes a radial protuberance. The locking rod is rotationally inserted in the axial aperture of the handle. The locking rod is insertable in the centric bore of the reel. The pin is insertable in the cavity of the crank and the eccentric bore of the reel. The handle is connected to the third section of the locking rod to allow operation of the handle to rotate the locking rod between a locking position where the protuberance is overlapped with the fin and an unlocking position where the protuberance is biased from the fin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Combis Sport Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chu-Wei Chang
  • Patent number: 11946718
    Abstract: A crossbow including a frame having a projectile axis; a first flexible limb and a second flexible limb attached to the frame; a first cam attached having a larger diameter portion, a smaller diameter portion, and a rotational axis substantially parallel to the projectile axis; a second cam having a larger diameter portion, a smaller diameter portion, and a rotational axis substantially parallel to the projectile axis; a first pulley attached to the first flexible limb; a second pulley attached to the second flexible limb; a first power cable attached to the smaller diameter portion of the first cam and the first flexible limb; a second power cable attached to the smaller diameter portion of the second cam and the second flexible limb; and a drawstring attached to the larger diameter portion of the first cam and the larger diameter portion of the second cam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Ravin Crossbows, LLC
    Inventors: Nicholas Obteshka, Craig Yehle
  • Patent number: 11940257
    Abstract: A toy dart having an elongate dart body of a foam material in a substantially cylindrical shape extending from a head end to a tail end in a first, longitudinal direction, an outer surface of the substantially cylindrical shape having a first ridge proximate the head end; a second ridge proximate the tail end; and one or more recessed areas disposed between the first ridge and the second ridge, where the elongate dart body has a first outer diameter at the first ridge and the second ridge that is larger than a second outer diameter at the one or more recessed areas; and a deformable dart cap affixed to the head end of the elongate dart body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Easebon Services Limited
    Inventors: Francis See Chong Chia, Xubin Xia
  • Patent number: 11940258
    Abstract: A nock assembly for use with a crossbow bolt includes a nock body defining a notch into which the bowstring of a crossbow is insertable. A light assembly includes a switch member at one end of the notch. First and second spherical caps protrude into the notch and define a first gap therebetween. Third and fourth spherical caps protrude into the notch and define a second gap therebetween. The bowstring is positionable between the spherical caps such that the first and second spherical caps resist movement of the bowstring out of the notch, and the third and fourth spherical caps resist movement of the bowstring toward the switch member. Release of the bowstring from its cocked or drawn position causes the bowstring to pass through the second gap and contact the switch member to turn on the light assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: CenterCross Archery LLC
    Inventor: Howard Andrew Buchanan
  • Patent number: 11940242
    Abstract: A handheld archery release of the thumb trigger type includes an adjustment screw for displacing the head of the release toward and away from the release handle to quicken or slow the firing action of the release. The head holds a bowstring until activation of a sear assembly in the handle by a trigger assembly connected with the handle. Adjustment of the head is accomplished independently of the release assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Gregory E. Summers Trust Agreement
    Inventor: Marc Rentz
  • Patent number: 11933579
    Abstract: Weapon with an integrated winch (integrated winch) includes a reel, a tightening bolt and a line. One end of the line is attached to the reel and the other end of the line is preferably terminated with a line loop. A line O-ring is retained by the line loop. The tightening bolt may be inserted through a riser hole, threaded into a riser or threaded into stabilizer or the like. The tightening bolt is inserted through an axle hole in the reel. Tightening a head of the tightening bolt head prevents the reel from rotating. The line is prevented from unraveling by securing the line O-ring to the reel. A second embodiment of the integrated winch preferably includes the reel, a bracket, a reel axle, a riser bolt and two thumb nuts. The reel is rotatably retained by the bracket and the bracket is retained in a riser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Inventor: Nibal Achkar
  • Patent number: 11925876
    Abstract: A magnetic plate toy includes a first plate, a second plate, and a connector. The first plate and the second plate are disposed to oppose each other. The connector extends in an opposing direction of the first plate and the second plate and connects the first plate and the second plate to each other. The first plate includes a first plate member and a plurality of first magnets provided inside the first plate member. The second plate includes a second plate member and a plurality of second magnets provided inside the second plate member to correspond to the plurality of first magnets. The second plate is connected to the connector to be rotatable around the opposing direction as a rotation axis direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Inventor: Masako Kogure
  • Patent number: 11927424
    Abstract: A firing system for a crossbow having an arrow rest extending along an arrow rest axis, the firing system having a right limb and a left limb, the right limb being pivotable about a right limb axis and the left limb being pivotable about a left limb axis, the firing system further including a right cam and a left cam, the right cam having a right bow string groove and being rotatable about a right cam axis, the left cam having a left bow string groove and being rotatable about a left cam axis, the firing system having a bow string extending between the right and left cams and extending within the right and left bow string grooves, the bow string positionable between an un-cocked condition and a cocked or full draw condition wherein movement of the bow string from the un-cocked condition toward the cocked condition moves the right and left cams toward each other and pivots the right and left limbs about the right and left limbs axes respectively, the firing system further including a power assembly having a po
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Alan Products LLC
    Inventors: Dirk Nebergall, Bahram Khoshnood
  • Patent number: 11927423
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an archery bow riser comprises a body defining a first end, a second end and a grip portion. The body defines a shooting axis and comprises a first portion and a second portion. The first portion comprises a metal and the second portion comprises carbon fibers. The first portion extends to a first side of the shooting axis and to a second side of the shooting axis, and the second portion extends to the first side of the shooting axis and to the second side of the shooting axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Jeffrey A. Ozanne
  • Patent number: 11920887
    Abstract: A pre-pack assembly for use with an air gun and for use with a magazine that is removably insertable into the air gun, the pre-pack assembly includes a pre-pack that contains a gas canister, wherein inserting the pre-pack into the chamber of the magazine fluidly connects the gas canister with the magazine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Unit Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Glenn Sandgren, Juan D. Tobón, Nathaniel Jacob Leon, Christopher Blodgett, Daniel Luby, Charles Miller, Jamie Scott Snider, Sol Cody Snider, Zachary Christopher Lloyd
  • Patent number: 11920892
    Abstract: In some embodiments, crossbow comprises a frame, a bow portion comprising a bowstring, a latch and a trigger. An arrow rest is supported by the frame at a first location. The frame is also arranged to support the arrow rest at a second location. A distance between the latch and the first location is different from a distance between the latch and the second location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Mathew A. McPherson, John R. Scovil, Mark J. Hayes, Jeffrey A Ozanne