Patents by Inventor Daniel L. Fodera

Daniel L. Fodera has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • COUPLED FRANGIBLE TARGET SUSPENSION APPARATUSES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20150069706
    Abstract: A frangible target suspension apparatus wherein the frangible targets are secured to one or more support cords by passing the support cord through slots in the side edges of a sleeve and friction to keep the frangible targets in place on the support cord. In an alternative embodiment, the frangible target engages a cover with side slots that is placed over the frangible target from the rear retaining the support cord in place within the side slots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventor: Daniel L. Fodera
  • Frangible target suspension apparatuses and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 8919778
    Abstract: A frangible target suspension apparatus wherein the frangible targets are secured to one or more support cords by passing the support cord through apertures in the side edges of the frangible targets and using tension caused by the weight to keep the frangible targets in place on the support cord, or by securing with adhesive, such as when the support cord is a tape, or by knotting the support cord, or utilizing a fastener to secure the support cord to the frangible target. In an alternative embodiment, the frangible target engages a cover with side slots that is placed over the frangible target from the rear retaining the support cord in place within the side slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Inventor: Daniel L. Fodera
  • Frangible Target Suspension Apparatuses and Methods of Use Thereof
    Publication number: 20130241152
    Abstract: A frangible target suspension apparatus wherein the frangible targets are secured to one or more support cords by passing the support cord through apertures in the side edges of the frangible targets and using tension caused by the weight to keep the frangible targets in place on the support cord, or by securing with adhesive, such as when the support cord is a tape, or by knotting the support cord, or utilizing a fastener to secure the support cord to the frangible target. In an alternative embodiment, the frangible target engages a cover with side slots that is placed over the frangible target from the rear retaining the support cord in place within the side slots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Inventor: Daniel L. Fodera