Patents by Inventor Mark Dalton
Mark Dalton 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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Publication number: 20220081193Abstract: A knife case and associated components and methods. The knife case includes a case body and a plurality of holders. For example, the case may be configured to hold a plurality of blade components configured to be interchangeably mounted on a handle. The knife may be an electric knife, and the case can include a battery dock for holding a spare battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventors: Dennis W. Cauley, JR., James Tayon, Timothy S. Kinney, Matthew Kinamore, Curtis Smith, Mark Dalton, Chris Lang
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Patent number: 11274909Abstract: An ammunition press for manufacturing or reloading ammunition cartridges. The ammunition press includes an adjustable shell holder for holding ammunition shells (sometimes called cases) of various sizes. A catch tray is provided for collecting spent primers or other debris. According to a user's preference, the ammunition press can be customized to provide an over-center actuated configuration or a non-over-center actuated configuration. A light is integrated with the press for illuminating the shell holder. Components of the press and associated methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2020Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: AOB Products CompanyInventors: Timothy S. Kinney, James Tayon, Michael Cottrell, Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., Justin Burke, Brian Steere, Kyle Martin, Anthony Vesich, Matthew Kinamore, Joel Yuodsnukis, Curtis Smith, Mark Dalton
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Publication number: 20220030838Abstract: A net for fishing or other purposes. The net includes a hoop frame connected to a pole by a yoke. The yoke defines sockets in which respective arms of the hoop frame and a distal end of the pole are received. Plugs in the arms of the hoop frame desirably prevent water from passing the plugs into the hoop frame. A plug in the distal end of the pole desirably prevents water from passing the plug into the pole. The yoke and plugs provide a robust connection of the hoop frame to the pole and help retain air in the hoop frame and pole for buoyancy of the net.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2021Publication date: February 3, 2022Inventors: Anthony Vesich, Dennis W. Cauley, JR., Timothy S. Kinney, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Mark Dalton, Justin Burke, Brian Steere, Matthew Kinamore, Curtis Smith
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Publication number: 20210372756Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing powder for firearm ammunition and associated methods. The dispenser can include a hopper, a conveyor, a scale, a dispenser controller, and a tangible storage medium storing instructions executable by the dispenser controller. The dispenser controller can execute a powder calibration sequence and/or a dispensing sequence. In the powder calibration sequence and/or the dispensing sequence, the dispenser controller desirably learns the dispense rate of the powder and uses the dispense rate to optimize dispensing of the powder and increase precision in dispensing a target mass of powder. The conveyor can comprise a conveyor tube having a conveyor tube axis oriented to extend at an upward angle with respect to horizontal.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Tim Kinney, James Tayon, Mike Cottrell, Dennis Cauley, Justin Burke, Brian Steere, Kyle Martin, Anthony Vesich, Michael Poehlman, James Gianladis, Matthew Kinamore, Joel Yuodsnukis, Jeff Talbott, Mark Dalton
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Publication number: 20210356231Abstract: Firearm accessories and associated methods. A firearm accessory includes a mount for mounting the firearm accessory on a firearm. The mount can be adjustable to customize the mounting of the firearm accessory on the firearm. Electronic firearm accessories can include a longitudinally extending circuit structure having one or more electronic switches thereon facing laterally. A switch assembly can include a push member and a finger extending therefrom for actuating an associated electronic switch. Battery compartment features are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2021Publication date: November 18, 2021Inventors: James Tayon, Matthew Kinamore, James Gianladis, Michael Cottrell, Tim Kinney, Dennis W. Cauley,, JR., Mark Dalton, Justin Burke, Anthony Vesich, Yu King Wai
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Patent number: 11166442Abstract: A net for fishing or other purposes. The net includes a hoop frame connected to a pole by a yoke. The yoke defines sockets in which respective arms of the hoop frame and a distal end of the pole are received. Plugs in the arms of the hoop frame desirably prevent water from passing the plugs into the hoop frame. A plug in the distal end of the pole desirably prevents water from passing the plug into the pole. The yoke and plugs provide a robust connection of the hoop frame to the pole and help retain air in the hoop frame and pole for buoyancy of the net.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2018Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: AOB PRODUCTS COMPANYInventors: Anthony Vesich, Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., Timothy S. Kinney, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Mark Dalton, Justin Burke, Brian Steere, Matthew Kinamore, Curtis Smith
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Patent number: 11118884Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing powder for firearm ammunition and associated methods. The dispenser can include a hopper, a conveyor, a scale, a dispenser controller, and a tangible storage medium storing instructions executable by the dispenser controller. The dispenser controller can execute a powder calibration sequence and/or a dispensing sequence. In the powder calibration sequence and/or the dispensing sequence, the dispenser controller desirably learns the dispense rate of the powder and uses the dispense rate to optimize dispensing of the powder and increase precision in dispensing a target mass of powder. The conveyor can comprise a conveyor tube having a conveyor tube axis oriented to extend at an upward angle with respect to horizontal.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2018Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: AOB Products CompanyInventors: Tim Kinney, James Gianladis, Matthew Kinamore, Joel Yuodsnukis, Jeff Talbott, Mark Dalton, James Tayon, Mike Cottrell, Dennis Cauley, Justin Burke, Brian Steere, Kyle Martin, Anthony Vesich, Michael Poehlman
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Patent number: 11105586Abstract: Firearm accessories and associated methods. A firearm accessory includes a mount for mounting the firearm accessory on a firearm. The mount can be adjustable to customize the mounting of the firearm accessory on the firearm. Electronic firearm accessories can include a longitudinally extending circuit structure having one or more electronic switches thereon facing laterally. A switch assembly can include a push member and a finger extending therefrom for actuating an associated electronic switch. Battery compartment features are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2018Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: AOB PRODUCTS COMPANYInventors: James Tayon, Matthew Kinamore, James Gianladis, Michael Cottrell, Tim Kinney, Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., Mark Dalton, Justin Burke, Anthony Vesich, Yu King Wai
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Publication number: 20210197343Abstract: A sharpening device, components thereof, and associated methods. The sharpening device includes a sharpening assembly and a housing. The sharpening assembly is selectively receivable in the housing in a stowed configuration and supportable by the housing in an operational configuration to support the sharpening assembly for sharpening a blade. The sharpening assembly can include first and second arms having respective abrasive sharpening surfaces pivotable away from each other about a pivot connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2020Publication date: July 1, 2021Inventors: Dennis W. Cauley, JR., James Tayon, Anthony Vesich, Matthew Kinamore, Curtis Smith, Josh Neville, Mark Dalton
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Publication number: 20210187764Abstract: A nipper, components thereof, and associated methods. The nipper includes first and second jaws, and first and second levers connected to respective ones of the jaws. The jaws are pivotable about a pivot axis to move cutting edges of the jaws toward and away from each other. The jaws and levers have a keyed connection for conjoint pivoting of the respective jaws and levers about the pivot axis. A retainer is configured to retain the cutting edges in a closed arrangement. The nipper includes a poker for cleaning paint from an eyelet of a lure or fishing hook. The poker is movable between stowed and deployed positions with respect to a lever of the nipper.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2020Publication date: June 24, 2021Inventors: Dennis W. Cauley, JR., James Tayon, Anthony Vesich, Matthew Kinamore, Curtis Smith, Josh Neville, Mark Dalton
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Publication number: 20210180742Abstract: A multi-legged equipment support, components thereof, and associated methods. The equipment support comprises a stand and an equipment holder. The stand includes a hub and multiple legs pivotable with respect to the hub. The legs are pivotable outward from stowed positions to preset operational pivoted positions. The user can select a preset operational pivoted position in which outward pivoting of a leg will stop based on moving an actuator between preset locations.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2020Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Brian Steere, Michael Cottrell, Timothy S. Kinney, James Tayon, Jason Nickerson, Justin Burke, Anthony Vesich, Dennis W. Cauley, JR., Mark Dalton, Kyle Smith
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Publication number: 20210180916Abstract: An anti-cant indicator assembly, components thereof, and associated methods. The anti-cant indicator assembly indicates the orientation of a weapon with respect to vertical. The anti-cant indicator assembly includes a mount configured to mount to the weapon, a level including a vial containing a bubble and a pivot connection connecting the level to the mount. The pivot connection is configured to permit movement of the level with respect to the mount about the pivot connection between an operational position in which the bubble can be referenced by the user for indicating orientation of the weapon with respect to vertical, and a stowed position different from the operational position. The pivot connection can include a retainer configured to releasably retain the level in at least one of the operational position or the stowed position. The level can be selectively movable with respect to the mount to calibrate the anti-cant indicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2020Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Mike Lindsay, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Timothy S. Kinney, Mark Dalton, Brian Steere, Justin Burke, Kyle Martin, Dennis W. Cauley, JR., Anthony Vesich, Ryan Varnum, Seth Wheeler, Brett Eckelkamp, Matthew Kinamore, Curtis Smith
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Publication number: 20210177086Abstract: A foldable shoe includes a first sole section under the ball of a wearer's foot and includes a first outsole portion and a first footbed. A second sole section is located under the heel the foot and includes a second outsole portion and a second footbed. An upper section extends from the first sole section, and a hinge is connected to the first sole section and the second sole section and is configured to fold the foldable shoe from a first position, to be worn, to a second position, for storage. The upper section includes a first upper section connected to the first sole section and a second upper section connected to the second sole section. A connector connects the first upper section to the second upper section when the foldable shoe is in the first position and is disengaged when the foldable shoe is in the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2021Publication date: June 17, 2021Applicant: Cassidy Ray, LLCInventors: Cassidy Caulk, Jonathan Mark Dalton, Clay Griffin Prickett, Justin Henry, John Vanderkloot
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Publication number: 20210160461Abstract: A security and smart home system, components thereof, and associated methods. The system can include a host-carried monitor configured to monitor data associated with the host, such as motion data, position data, temperature data, or humidity data. The system can include one or more security devices located at a premises to monitor security data at the premises, with the one or more security devices in communication with a remote server programmed to process security event signals from the one or more security devices and transmit action instructions to the one or more security devices. Security devices can include an electrical power switch, an electrical power plug, and a camera.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2020Publication date: May 27, 2021Inventors: Kyle Martin, Brian Steere, Michael Cottrell, Fernando Coviello, James Tayon, Tony Galbreath, Curtis Smith, Timothy S. Kinney, Matthew Kinamore, Anthony Vesich, Mark Dalton, Justin Burke, Dennis W. Cauley, JR., Seth Wheeler, Michael Lindsay, Ryan Varnum
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Publication number: 20210156657Abstract: An inertia bullet remover and associated methods for removing a bullet from an ammunition casing. The inertia bullet remover includes a carriage for carrying the ammunition casing. The carriage is movable with respect to a base between a first position and a second position. Movement of the carriage is guided by a guide. Movement of the carriage is stopped by a stop, which causes the bullet to exit the ammunition casing via inertia.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2020Publication date: May 27, 2021Inventors: Michael Lindsay, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Timothy S. Kinney, Mark Dalton, Brian Steere, Justin Burke, Kyle Martin, Dennis W. Cauley, JR., Anthony Vesich, Ryan Varnum, Seth Wheeler, Brett Eckelkamp, Matthew Kinamore, Curtis Smith
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Patent number: 11009306Abstract: A shooting rest and associated methods. The shooting rest includes a forward support and a rear support both supported by a frame. The forward support is configured to clamp a forward portion of the firearm and permit rotation of the firearm with respect to the frame about a pitch axis to adjust a vertical aim of the firearm and about a yaw axis to adjust a horizontal aim of the firearm. The rear support includes a platform positioned to support a bottom of a trigger hand grip portion of the firearm. The platform is adjustable in elevation to adjust the vertical aim of the firearm.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2019Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: AOB PRODUCTS COMPANYInventors: Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., James Tayon, Michael Cottrell, Timothy S. Kinney, James Gianladis, Michael Poehlman, Mark Dalton, Joel Yuodsnukis, Matthew Kinamore, Adam J. Birk, Justin Burke, Anthony Vesich
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Publication number: 20210131777Abstract: An ammunition press for manufacturing or reloading ammunition cartridges. The ammunition press includes an adjustable shell holder for holding ammunition shells (sometimes called cases) of various sizes. A catch tray is provided for collecting spent primers or other debris. According to a user's preference, the ammunition press can be customized to provide an over-center actuated configuration or a non-over-center actuated configuration. A light is integrated with the press for illuminating the shell holder. Components of the press and associated methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2020Publication date: May 6, 2021Inventors: Timothy S. Kinney, James Tayon, Michael Cottrell, Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., Justin Burke, Brian Steere, Kyle Martin, Anthony Vesich, Matthew Kinamore, Joel Yuodsnukis, Curtis Smith, Mark Dalton
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Publication number: 20210085016Abstract: A foldable shoe includes a first sole section located under the ball of a wearer's foot including a first outsole portion and a first footbed. The foldable shoe further includes a second sole section located under the heel of a wearer's foot, the second sole section including a second outsole portion and a second footbed. An upper section extends from the first sole section, and a hinge is connected to the first sole section and the second sole section and is configured to fold the foldable shoe from a first position, to be worn, to a second position, for storage. A first magnetic material disposed in the first sole section and a second magnetic material disposed in the second sole section creates a magnetic connection to retain the foldable shoe in first position or second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2020Publication date: March 25, 2021Applicant: Cassidy Ray, LLCInventors: Cassidy Caulk, Jonathan Mark Dalton, Clay Griffin Prickett
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Patent number: D938245Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2020Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: AOB Products CompanyInventors: Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., James Tayon, Anthony Vesich, Matthew Kinamore, Josh Neville, Curtis Smith, Mark Dalton
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Patent number: D940267Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2020Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: AOB Products CompanyInventors: Timothy C. Kinney, James Tayon, Michael E. Cottrell, Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., Justin Burke, Brian Steere, Kyle Martin, Anthony Vesich, Seth Wheeler, Michael Lindsay, Ryan Varnum, Curtis Smith, Josh Neville, Mark Dalton, Matthew Kinamore