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).

  • Publication number: 20210041202
    Abstract: A shooting rest, components thereof, and associated methods. The shooting rest includes a frame, a forward firearm support connected to the frame, and a rear firearm support connected to the frame. The rear firearm support includes a stop configured to limit rearward movement of the firearm with respect to the frame when the firearm is fired. A liquid tank is supported by the frame and is configured to hold liquid to increase the effective mass of the shooting rest to reduce recoil felt by a shooter when the firearm is fired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: Dennis W. Cauley, JR., James Tayon, Timothy S. Kinney, Michael Cottrell, Justin Burke, Brian Steere, Mark Dalton, Kyle Martin, Anthony Vesich, Matthew Kinamore, Curtis Smith, Joel Yuodsnukis
  • Patent number: 10900762
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20210008737
    Abstract: A knife, components thereof, a sheath therefor, and associated methods. The sheath may be releasably retainable on the blade by engagement of connection structure of the sheath and blade formed by inserting the blade into the sheath. The blade may include a bottle opener. The knife may include a finger recess adapted to receive a finger of a user when the knife is gripped by the user. The knife may be an ulu knife.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Dennis W. Cauley, JR., James Tayon, Anthony Vesich, Matthew Kinamore, Curtis Smith, Josh Neville, Mark Dalton
  • Publication number: 20200391397
    Abstract: A knife comprising a handle and a blade assembly. The blade assembly includes a blade, a tang, and blade assembly connection structure. The handle includes a receiver configured to receive the tang, and includes handle connection structure. The blade assembly connection structure and handle connection structure are arranged to releasably lock the blade assembly in an installed position on the handle with the tang in the tang receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2020
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Inventors: Dennis W. Cauley, JR., James Tayon, Michael Cottrell, Justin Burke, Brian Steere, Kyle Martin, Anthony Vesich, Matthew Kinamore, Seth Wheeler, Michael Lindsay, Ryan Varnum, Curtis Smith, Josh Neville, Mark Dalton, Timothy S. Kinney
  • Publication number: 20200393228
    Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing powder for firearm ammunition and associated methods. The dispenser can include a hopper, a conveyor, a scale sensor, a dispensing head, a dispenser controller, and a tangible storage medium storing instructions executable by the dispenser controller. The dispensing head is movable to a plurality of dispensing positions to dispense ammunition powder to a plurality of cases from the plurality of dispensing positions. In some embodiments, the dispensing head moves between a home position, where the dispensing head receives powder from the conveyor, and the plurality of dispensing positions, where the dispensing head delivers loads of powder from the conveyor to individual ammunition cases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2020
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Inventors: Justin Burke, James Tayon, Timothy S. Kinney, Michael Cottrell, Dennis W. Cauley, JR., Brian Steere, Mark Dalton, Kyle Martin, Michael Lindsay, Anthony Vesich, Brett Eckelkamp, Seth Wheeler, Ryan Varnum, Matthew Kinamore, Curtis Smith, Jarrod Grove
  • Patent number: 10852092
    Abstract: A firearm rest for supporting a firearm on a support surface to facilitate a shooter in aiming the firearm at a target. The firearm rest includes a body comprising gripping material on different sides of the body. The rest can be used in different orientations such that the gripping material is in contact with both the firearm and the support surface, either the firearm or the support surface, or neither the firearm nor the support surface. The shooting rest includes a hub and protrusions extending from the body. Channels in various sides of the body facilitate use of the rest in different orientations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Mike Lindsay, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Timothy S. Kinney, Mark Dalton, Brian Steere, Justin Burke, Kyle Martin, Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., Anthony Vesich, Seth Wheeler, Matthew Kinamore, Curtis Smith
  • Patent number: 10782085
    Abstract: A shooting rest, components thereof, and associated methods. The shooting rest includes a frame, a forward firearm support connected to the frame, and a rear firearm support connected to the frame. The rear firearm support includes a stop configured to limit rearward movement of the firearm with respect to the frame when the firearm is fired. A liquid tank is supported by the frame and is configured to hold liquid to increase the effective mass of the shooting rest to reduce recoil felt by a shooter when the firearm is fired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., James Tayon, Timothy S. Kinney, Michael Cottrell, Justin Burke, Brian Steere, Mark Dalton, Kyle Martin, Anthony Vesich, Matthew Kinamore, Curtis Smith, Joel Yuodsnukis
  • Publication number: 20200271429
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20200263948
    Abstract: A shooting rest, components thereof, and associated methods. The shooting rest includes a frame, a forward firearm support connected to the frame, and a rear firearm support connected to the frame. The rear firearm support includes a stop configured to limit rearward movement of the firearm with respect to the frame when the firearm is fired. A liquid tank is supported by the frame and is configured to hold liquid to increase the effective mass of the shooting rest to reduce recoil felt by a shooter when the firearm is fired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., James Tayon, Timothy S. Kinney, Michael Cottrell, Justin Burke, Brian Steere, Mark Dalton, Kyle Martin, Anthony Vesich, Matthew Kinamore, Curtis Smith, Joel Yuodsnukis
  • Publication number: 20200240739
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20200178509
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Anthony Vesich, Dennis W. Cauley, JR., Timothy S. Kinney, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Mark Dalton, Justin Burke, Brian Steere, Matthew Kinamore, Curtis Smith
  • Patent number: 10578389
    Abstract: A portable shooting bench configurable in a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration. In the deployed configuration, the shooting bench can be adjusted to accommodate a right-handed shooter or a left-handed shooter. Other adjustment capability is provided. The shooting bench is relatively lightweight. In the stowed configuration, the shooting bench is relatively compact to facilitate transportation and storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Kinney, James Tayon, Michael Cottrell, Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., Justin Burke, Anthony Vesich, Michael Poehlman, James Gianladis, Matthew Kinamore, Joel Yuodsnukis, Mark Dalton
  • Publication number: 20200064114
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: 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
  • Patent number: 10514225
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., James Tayon, Michael Cottrell, Timothy Kinney, James Gianladis, Michael Poehlman, Mark Dalton, Joel Yuodsnukis, Matthew Kinamore, Adam J. Birk, Justin Burke, Anthony Vesich
  • Publication number: 20190301835
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2018
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: James Tayon, Matthew Kinamore, James Gianladis, Michael Cottrell, Tim Kinney, Dennis W. Cauley,, JR., Mark Dalton, Justin Burke, Anthony Vesich, Yu King Wai
  • Publication number: 20190277594
    Abstract: A portable shooting bench configurable in a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration. In the deployed configuration, the shooting bench can be adjusted to accommodate a right-handed shooter or a left-handed shooter. Other adjustment capability is provided. The shooting bench is relatively lightweight. In the stowed configuration, the shooting bench is relatively compact to facilitate transportation and storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2018
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventors: Timothy Kinney, James Tayon, Michael Cottrell, Dennis W. Cauley, JR., Justin Burke, Anthony Vesich, Michael Poehlman, James Gianladis, Matthew Kinamore, Joel Yuodsnukis, Mark Dalton
  • Patent number: 10365076
    Abstract: An ammunition case primer pocket swager and associated methods. An actuator of the primer pocket swager may be operatively connected to a swage head for driving the swage head to a swaging position to swage the primer pocket, and may be operatively connected to a case holder for moving the case holder from a loading position to an operational position to hold the case to be swaged. Lost motion in a drive train of the primer pocket swager can be used to position the case holder in the operational position before the swage head reaches the swaging position. A primer pocket swager can include an adjustable case holder stop, a pivot mount guide, and/or a case aligner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., James Tayon, Michael Cottrell, Timothy Kinney, James Gianladis, Michael Poehlman, Mark Dalton, Matthew Kinamore
  • Patent number: 10365069
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: James Tayon, Matthew Kinamore, James Gianladis, Michael Cottrell, Tim Kinney, Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., Mark Dalton, Justin Burke, Anthony Vesich, Erik S. Helland, Chad M. Thackeray, Yu King Wai
  • Publication number: 20190219374
    Abstract: An ammunition case primer pocket swager and associated methods. An actuator of the primer pocket swager may be operatively connected to a swage head for driving the swage head to a swaging position to swage the primer pocket, and may be operatively connected to a case holder for moving the case holder from a loading position to an operational position to hold the case to be swaged. Lost motion in a drive train of the primer pocket swager can be used to position the case holder in the operational position before the swage head reaches the swaging position. A primer pocket swager can include an adjustable case holder stop, a pivot mount guide, and/or a case aligner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2018
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Dennis W. Cauley, JR., James Tayon, Michael Cottrell, Timothy Kinney, James Gianladis, Michael Poehlman, Mark Dalton, Matthew Kinamore
  • Patent number: D888885
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony Vesich, Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., Timothy S. Kinney, Michael Cottrell, Mark Dalton, Justin Burke, James Tayon, Kyle Martin, Brian Steere, Michael Lindsay