Patents by Inventor Gary E. Gibson
Gary E. Gibson 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).
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Patent number: 10295319Abstract: A projectile has a front portion and a cylindrical portion. The cylindrical portion comprises a cylindrical sidewall having an outer surface and an inner surface. The projectile also has a plurality of depressions in the cylindrical sidewall. The depressions have an outlet adjacent the second end, an inlet toward the first end and a neck area between the inlet and the outlet. A width of the inlet is smaller than a width of the outlet. The depressions at the neck area have a curved sidewall, but a generally straight sidewall between the neck area and the outlet. The surface of the depression extends at a ramp angle from the outer surface of the sidewall at the inlet of the depression toward the inner surface of the sidewall at the outlet.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2017Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: United Tactical Systems, LLCInventors: Gary E. Gibson, Michael A. Varacins, Jon Willson
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Publication number: 20180023931Abstract: A projectile has a front portion and a cylindrical portion. The cylindrical portion comprises a cylindrical sidewall having an outer surface and an inner surface. The projectile also has a plurality of depressions in the cylindrical sidewall. The depressions have an outlet adjacent the second end, an inlet toward the first end and a neck area between the inlet and the outlet. A width of the inlet is smaller than a width of the outlet. The depressions at the neck area have a curved sidewall, but a generally straight sidewall between the neck area and the outlet. The surface of the depression extends at a ramp angle from the outer surface of the sidewall at the inlet of the depression toward the inner surface of the sidewall at the outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: Gary E. Gibson, Michael A. Varacins, Jon Willson
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Patent number: 9766049Abstract: A projectile has a front portion, a divider and a cylindrical portion. The front portion has a wall defining an interior cavity, which is closed by the divider. The cylindrical portion comprises a cylindrical sidewall having an outer surface and an inner surface. The projectile also has a plurality of depressions in the cylindrical sidewall. The depressions have an outlet adjacent the second end, an inlet toward the first end and a neck area between the inlet and the outlet. A width of the inlet is smaller than a width of the outlet. The depressions at the neck area have a curved sidewall, but a generally straight sidewall between the neck area and the outlet. The surface of the depression extends at a ramp angle from the outer surface of the sidewall at the inlet of the depression toward the inner surface of the sidewall at the outlet.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2016Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: United Tactical Systems, LLCInventors: Gary E. Gibson, Michael A. Varacins, Jon Willson
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Patent number: 9556905Abstract: Bearing assemblies are provided that include a bearing having a split bearing body that includes a material such as a composite or a thermoplastic; and at least one recess configured for receiving a rotary seal assembly; and at least one rotary seal assembly comprising an energizing component. The bearing assemblies may further include at least two recesses and/or an energizing component that is an o-ring.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2009Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: Green, Tweed Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gary E. Gibson, Jr., Craig Watkinson, Niles Hlavacek
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Patent number: 9527081Abstract: Devices and methods for delivering a chimeric deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) marking agent to a target and identifying the target from the chimeric DNA marking agent are provided. A delivery device may be a projectile, a spray canister or a wet/dry article. The chimeric DNA marking agent includes unique DNA fragments and may also include a fill material such as a liquid, a gas or a powder. The chimeric DNA marking agent may be combined with any combination of general marking agent, an inhibiting agent, an immobilizing agent, a weighting agent and a protective agent. The DNA marking agent may be analyzed using any of a hybridization method utilizing a labeled probe, a gel electrophoresis method, determining the base sequence to confirm a predefined DNA sequence, amplifying at least one of the unique DNA fragments and using a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2013Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: UNITED TACTICAL SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Gary E. Gibson, Benjamin Tyler Tiberius
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Publication number: 20160216089Abstract: A projectile has a front portion, a divider and a cylindrical portion. The front portion has a wall defining an interior cavity, which is closed by the divider. The cylindrical portion comprises a cylindrical sidewall having an outer surface and an inner surface. The projectile also has a plurality of depressions in the cylindrical sidewall. The depressions have an outlet adjacent the second end, an inlet toward the first end and a neck area between the inlet and the outlet. A width of the inlet is smaller than a width of the outlet. The depressions at the neck area have a curved sidewall, but a generally straight sidewall between the neck area and the outlet. The surface of the depression extends at a ramp angle from the outer surface of the sidewall at the inlet of the depression toward the inner surface of the sidewall at the outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: Gary E. Gibson, Michael A. Varacins, Jon Willson
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Patent number: 8875634Abstract: An aerodynamic projectile is provided having a shell with an aerodynamic structure and a controlled center of gravity, and which exhibits improved aerodynamics and resulting accuracy, and which is suitable for less lethal uses. The projectile shell has a closed front cavity housing a payload, such as a marking agent, therein. The projectile shell also has an open rear portion to provide access to the open rear cavity, and to decrease the weight of the projectile and appropriately locate the center of gravity. The projectile shell also includes a plurality of fins on a sidewall member to enhance the accuracy of the projectile.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2008Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: PC IP Group, LLCInventors: Gary E. Gibson, Michael A. Varacins
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Publication number: 20120199034Abstract: An aerodynamic projectile is provided having a shell with an aerodynamic structure and a controlled center of gravity, and which exhibits improved aerodynamics and resulting accuracy, and which is suitable for less lethal uses. The projectile shell has a closed front cavity housing a payload, such as a marking agent, therein. The projectile shell also has an open rear portion to provide access to the open rear cavity, and to decrease the weight of the projectile and appropriately locate the center of gravity. The projectile shell also includes a plurality of fins on a sidewall member to enhance the accuracy of the projectile.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2008Publication date: August 9, 2012Inventors: Gary E. Gibson, Michael A. Varacins
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Publication number: 20100163218Abstract: Bearing assemblies are provided that include a bearing having a split bearing body that includes a material such as a composite or a thermoplastic; and at least one recess configured for receiving a rotary seal assembly; and at least one rotary seal assembly comprising an energizing component. The bearing assemblies may further include at least two recesses and/or an energizing component that is an o-ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2009Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicant: Greene, Tweed of Delaware, Inc.Inventor: Gary E. Gibson, JR.
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Publication number: 20100163219Abstract: Bearing assemblies are provided that include a bearing having a split bearing body that includes a material such as a composite or a thermoplastic; and at least one recess configured for receiving a rotary seal assembly; and at least one rotary seal assembly comprising an energizing component. The bearing assemblies may further include at least two recesses and/or an energizing component that is an o-ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2009Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicant: Greene, Tweed of Delaware, Inc.Inventor: Gary E. Gibson, JR.
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Patent number: 6615739Abstract: The invention provides aerodynamic projectiles that include a projectile shell having an aerodynamic structure and a controlled center of gravity, which exhibit improved aerodynamics and resulting accuracy, and which are suitable for non-lethal uses. Methods of making such aerodynamic projectiles also are provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2001Date of Patent: September 9, 2003Assignee: Perfect Circle Paintball, Inc.Inventors: Gary E. Gibson, Michael A. Varacins
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Publication number: 20010045173Abstract: The invention provides aerodynamic projectiles that include a projectile shell having an aerodynamic structure and a controlled center of gravity, which exhibit improved aerodynamics and resulting accuracy, and which are suitable for non-lethal uses. Methods of making such aerodynamic projectiles also are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2001Publication date: November 29, 2001Inventors: Gary E. Gibson, Michael A. Varacins
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Patent number: 6230630Abstract: An aerodynamic projectile, preferably a non-lethal projectile, including a projectile shell having an aerodynamic structure and a controlled center of gravity which exhibits improved aerodynamics and resulting accuracy and which fractures in a predetermined pattern to disperse a fill contained therein. A method of making an aerodynamic projectile.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 1999Date of Patent: May 15, 2001Assignee: Perfect Circle Paintball, Inc.Inventors: Gary E. Gibson, Michael A. Varacins
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Patent number: 5704342Abstract: A compressed gas powered gun includes an arrangement that meters the amount of air flow exiting through an outlet port of the gun that tends to restrict the velocity of the exiting air to be less than the speed of sound during normal operation. In addition, the exit velocity of the projectile is less sensitive to pressure variations and may be more closely controlled so that shot to shot consistency of the gun is increased. The firing rate of the gun can also be modified.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 1995Date of Patent: January 6, 1998Assignee: Thomas G. KotsiopoulosInventors: Gary E. Gibson, Thomas G. Kotsiopoulos
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Patent number: 5639526Abstract: A paint ball including a paint ball shell and an axis extending through the shell to define first and second poles. The paint ball shell fractures in a predetermined pattern upon the receipt of a fracturing force to form fracture lines from the point of impact circumferentially toward the first pole and from the point of impact circumferentially toward the second pole.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 1993Date of Patent: June 17, 1997Assignee: Perfect Circle Paint Ball, Inc.Inventors: Thomas G. Kotsiopoulos, Gary E. Gibson
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Patent number: 5580748Abstract: The present invention is a method for the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease using human cells. Specifically, the method detects differences between potassium channels in cells from Alzheimer's patient and normal donors, and differences in intracellular calcium concentrations between Alzheimer's and normal cells in response to chemicals known to increase intracellular calcium levels.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 1993Date of Patent: December 3, 1996Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human ServicesInventors: Daniel L. Alkon, Rene Etcheberrigaray, Etsuro Ito, Gary E. Gibson
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Patent number: 5254379Abstract: A paint ball including a paint ball shell and an axis extending through the shell to define first and second poles. The paint ball shell fractures in a predetermined pattern upon the receipt of a fracturing force to form fracture lines from the point of impact circumferentially toward the first pole and from the point of impact circumferentially toward the second pole.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 1991Date of Patent: October 19, 1993Assignee: Perfect Circle Paint Ball Inc.Inventors: Thomas G. Kotsiopoulos, Gary E. Gibson
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Patent number: 4386095Abstract: Diaminopyridines improve cognition in aged animals. 3,4-Diaminopyridine is disclosed as a preferred compound to improve the decreased cognitive function which accompanies aging. It is believed that the diaminopyridines improve cognition by affecting nervous system acetylcholine metabolism.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 1982Date of Patent: May 31, 1983Assignee: Cornell Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Gary E. Gibson, Christine J. Peterson
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Patent number: D765215Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2015Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: United Tactical Systems, LLCInventors: Gary E. Gibson, Michael A. Varacins, Jon Willson
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Patent number: D822145Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2016Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: United Tactical Systems, LLCInventors: Gary E. Gibson, Michael A. Varacins, Jon Willson