Patents by Inventor Robert J. McCreight, JR.

Robert J. McCreight, JR. 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).

  • Patent number: 10317173
    Abstract: A dual-adjustable mounting shoe has a shoe body. A middle portion of the shoe body has at least one pocket formed therein. At least one pocket insert is positioned at least partially within the pocket. The pocket insert has a raised tooth positioned along a rear of the shoe body and a forward edge positioned along a front of the shoe body, wherein the at least one pocket insert is movable relative to the shoe body to adjust a position of at least one of the raised tooth and the forward edge relative to the shoe body. At least one fastener is engageable with the at least one pocket insert to secure the at least one pocket insert in a stationary position at least partially within the pocket. The dual-adjustable mounting shoe is usable with both a rear-indexing receptacle and a forward-indexing receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: KNIGHTVISION, LLLP
    Inventors: Joseph DiCarlo, Robert J. McCreight, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10100871
    Abstract: A bridge mount device, system, and related methods are disclosed. The bridge mount device has a mounting shoe. A connector is affixed to the mounting shoe. A bridge assembly has at least two bridge arms, wherein each of the bridge arms has an optical device mount. The at least two bridge arms are detachably connected to the connector. The mounting shoe is vertically offset from the bridge assembly and horizontally adjustable relative to the bridge assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: KNIGHTVISION, LLLP
    Inventor: Robert J. McCreight, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20180284421
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for a mounting shoe with a locking projection is disclosed. A mounting shoe has a shoe body. A base is connected to a bottom of the shoe body, the base having a channel formed through the base between a first side and a second side. A locking projection is removably positioned within a hole positioned through the shoe body and the base, wherein the hole extends from a top surface of the shoe body to a ceiling of the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventor: Robert J. McCreight, JR.
  • Patent number: 9958667
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for a mounting shoe with a locking projection is disclosed. A mounting shoe has a shoe body. A base is connected to a bottom of the shoe body, the base having a channel formed through the base between a first side and a second side. A locking projection is removably positioned within a hole positioned through the shoe body and the base, wherein the hole extends from a top surface of the shoe body to a ceiling of the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Inventor: Robert J. McCreight, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20170248389
    Abstract: A dual-adjustable mounting shoe has a shoe body. A middle portion of the shoe body has at least one pocket formed therein. At least one pocket insert is positioned at least partially within the pocket. The pocket insert has a raised tooth positioned along a rear of the shoe body and a forward edge positioned along a front of the shoe body, wherein the at least one pocket insert is movable relative to the shoe body to adjust a position of at least one of the raised tooth and the forward edge relative to the shoe body. At least one fastener is engageable with the at least one pocket insert to secure the at least one pocket insert in a stationary position at least partially within the pocket. The dual-adjustable mounting shoe is usable with both a rear-indexing receptacle and a forward-indexing receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2017
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventor: Robert J. McCreight, JR.
  • Publication number: 20160369942
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for a mounting shoe with a locking projection is disclosed. A mounting shoe has a shoe body. A base is connected to a bottom of the shoe body, the base having a channel formed through the base between a first side and a second side. A locking projection is removably positioned within a hole positioned through the shoe body and the base, wherein the hole extends from a top surface of the shoe body to a ceiling of the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventor: Robert J. McCreight, JR.
  • Publication number: 20160120296
    Abstract: A bridge mount device, system, and related methods are disclosed. The bridge mount device has a mounting shoe. A connector is affixed to the mounting shoe. A bridge assembly has at least two bridge arms, wherein each of the bridge arms has an optical device mount. The at least two bridge arms are detachably connected to the connector. The mounting shoe is vertically offset from the bridge assembly and horizontally adjustable relative to the bridge assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventor: Robert J. McCreight, JR.
  • Publication number: 20150300781
    Abstract: An adjustable mounting shoe and related methods is disclosed. The adjustable mounting shoe includes a shoe body. A middle portion of the shoe body has a pocket formed therein. A pocket insert is positioned at least partially within the pocket. The pocket insert has a raised edge, wherein the pocket insert is movable relative to the shoe body. At least one fastener is engageable with the pocket insert to secure the pocket insert in a stationary position at least partially within the pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventor: Robert J. McCreight, JR.
  • Patent number: D851161
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: KNIGHTVISION, LLLP
    Inventor: Robert J. McCreight, Jr.