Patents by Inventor Robert J. Zara

Robert J. Zara 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: 8997977
    Abstract: An apparatus for storing ammunition. The apparatus is comprised of a first member and a second member. The first member has an interior portion. The second member is configured so that at least a portion of the second member may enter the interior portion of the first member. The first member includes a first element of a securing device and the second member includes a second element of the securing device. The securing device releasably secures the first and second members together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Adam Birk, Jim Gianladis, Robert J. Zara
  • Patent number: 8695985
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes various embodiments of shooting target assemblies and associated systems and methods of use and manufacture. One aspect of the disclosure is directed to shooting target assemblies configurable in an assembled arrangement and a stowed arrangement. Another aspect of the disclosure is directed to shooting target assemblies having a stabilizer for improving target stability during operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Tim Kinney, Adam Birk, Robert J. Zara, Jim Gianladis
  • Publication number: 20120174461
    Abstract: Adjustable shooting rests and shooting rest assemblies are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a shooting rest includes a rest assembly for supporting a forestock of a firearm. The rest assembly includes a base member and first and second upright members extending from the base member. A position of each of the first and second upright members is independently adjustable with reference to the base member. The shooting rest also includes a support assembly coupled to the rest assembly to move the rest assembly in a first direction and in a second direction. The first and second directions are in a plane generally transverse to a longitudinal axis of the firearm. The shooting rest further includes a base coupled to the support assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Robert J. Zara, Jim Gianladis, Mark Wasson, Adam Birk, Dennis Cauley
  • Publication number: 20120175844
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes various embodiments of shooting target assemblies and associated systems and methods of use and manufacture. One aspect of the disclosure is directed to shooting target assemblies configurable in an assembled arrangement and a stowed arrangement. Another aspect of the disclosure is directed to shooting target assemblies having a stabilizer for improving target stability during operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Tim Kinney, Adam Birk, Robert J. Zara, Jim Gianladis
  • Publication number: 20120144647
    Abstract: Shooting rests having elevation adjustment assemblies are disclosed herein. One embodiment of the disclosure, for example, is directed to a shooting rest for supporting a firearm having a buttstock spaced apart from a forestock. The shooting rest includes a first base portion carrying a first support for supporting the buttstock and a second base portion coupled to the first base portion and carrying a second support for supporting the forestock. The second base portion includes a body having an opening extending therethrough, and a height adjustment member slidably positioned in the opening. The height adjustment member has a non-circular cross-sectional shape in a plane that is generally transverse to a longitudinal axis of the height adjustment member. The height adjustment member is attached to the second support and configured to adjust a height of the second support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Cauley, Adam Birk, Tim Kinney, Michael E. Cottrell, Yan-Jiang Zhou, Russell A. Potterfield, Jim Gianladis, Robert J. Zara
  • Publication number: 20110233076
    Abstract: An apparatus for storing ammunition. The apparatus is comprised of a first member and a second member. The first member has an interior portion. The second member is configured so that at least a portion of the second member may enter the interior portion of the first member. The first member includes a first element of a securing device and the second member includes a second element of the securing device. The securing device releasably secures the first and second members together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Adam Birk, Jim Gianladis, Robert J. Zara
  • Publication number: 20110214330
    Abstract: Bipods and mounting devices for attaching to and supporting firearms, more specifically, bipods which allow independent tension-adjustable movement around two axes. For example, the bipod assembly can be tension-adjusted with a first cam lock for cant movement and can be tension-adjusted with a second cam lock for pivotal movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: Battenfed Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Tim Morrow, Yan-Jiang Zhou, Tim Kinney, Dennis Cauley, Dave Yale, Robert J. Zara
  • Patent number: 7997021
    Abstract: Shooting rests having elevation adjustment assemblies are disclosed herein. One embodiment of the disclosure, for example, is directed to a shooting rest for supporting a firearm having a buttstock spaced apart from a forestock. The shooting rest includes a first base portion carrying a first support for supporting the buttstock and a second base portion coupled to the first base portion and carrying a second support for supporting the forestock. The second base portion includes a body having an opening extending therethrough, and a height adjustment member slidably positioned in the opening. The height adjustment member has a non-circular cross-sectional shape in a plane that is generally transverse to a longitudinal axis of the height adjustment member. The height adjustment member is attached to the second support and configured to adjust a height of the second support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies
    Inventors: Dennis Cauley, Adam Birk, Tim Kinney, Michael E. Cottrell, Yan-Jiang Zhou, Russell A. Potterfield, Jim Gianladis, Robert J. Zara
  • Publication number: 20110167705
    Abstract: Shooting rests having elevation adjustment assemblies are disclosed herein. One embodiment of the disclosure, for example, is directed to a shooting rest for supporting a firearm having a buttstock spaced apart from a forestock. The shooting rest includes a first base portion carrying a first support for supporting the buttstock and a second base portion coupled to the first base portion and carrying a second support for supporting the forestock. The second base portion includes a body having an opening extending therethrough, and a height adjustment member slidably positioned in the opening. The height adjustment member has a non-circular cross-sectional shape in a plane that is generally transverse to a longitudinal axis of the height adjustment member. The height adjustment member is attached to the second support and configured to adjust a height of the second support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2008
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Cauley, Adam Birk, Tim Kinney, Michael E. Cottrell, Yan-Jiang Zhou, Russell A. Potterfield, Jim Gianladis, Robert J. Zara
  • Publication number: 20110024985
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to target assemblies and targets with reinforcing features for improved durability. One example of such a target can include a target portion that is configured to be struck by a projectile, and a connector portion configured to movably couple the target portion to a support structure. The target also includes a neck portion extending between the target portion and the connector portion, and a reinforcing portion proximate to the neck portion. The reinforcing portion comprises an integral portion of the target that is at least partially deformed to reinforce or otherwise strengthen the neck portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Adam Birk, Michael E. Cottrell, Brian S. Graybill, Robert J. Zara
  • Publication number: 20110010980
    Abstract: Adjustable shooting rests and shooting rest assemblies are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a shooting rest includes a rest assembly for supporting a forestock of a firearm. The rest assembly includes a base member and first and second upright members extending from the base member. A position of each of the first and second upright members is independently adjustable with reference to the base member. The shooting rest also includes a support assembly coupled to the rest assembly to move the rest assembly in a first direction and in a second direction. The first and second directions are in a plane generally transverse to a longitudinal axis of the firearm. The shooting rest further includes a base coupled to the support assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2010
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Robert J. Zara, Jim Gianladis, Mark Wasson, Adam Birk, Dennis Cauley
  • Publication number: 20100236125
    Abstract: One aspect of the invention is directed to shooting rests for supporting a firearm having a first portion and a second portion rearward of the first portion. In one embodiment, a shooting rest includes a frame, a front support for supporting the first portion of the firearm, a support member for carrying one or more weights, and a stop for inhibiting rearward movement of the firearm relative to the shooting rest. The front support is coupled to the frame, and the support member is positioned at least proximate to the frame. The stop includes a flexible portion and is also coupled to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2006
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Tim Morrow, Lary Potterfield, Russell A. Potterfield, Robert J. Zara
  • Patent number: 7779572
    Abstract: Bipods bipods and mounting devices for attaching to and supporting firearms, more specifically, bipods which allow independent tension-adjustable movement around two axes. For example, the bipod assembly can be tension-adjusted with a first cam lock for cant movement and can be tension-adjusted with a second cam lock for pivotal movement. Accordingly, independently tension-adjustable and lockable pivot and cam adjustments are provided by this bipod assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Tim Morrow, Yan-Jiang Zhou, Tim Kinney, Dennis Cauley, Dave Yale, Robert J. Zara
  • Publication number: 20100116163
    Abstract: Firearm targets and methods for manufacturing firearm targets are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a target includes a substrate, a release layer on the substrate, and an ink layer on the release layer such that the release layer is positioned between the ink layer and the substrate. The ink layer at least partially defines a target image. The ink layer has a first section with a first color and a second section with a second color different than the first color.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert J. Zara
  • Publication number: 20080295379
    Abstract: Bipods bipods and mounting devices for attaching to and supporting firearms, more specifically, bipods which allow independent tension-adjustable movement around two axes. For example, the bipod assembly can be tension-adjusted with a first cam lock for cant movement and can be tension-adjusted with a second cam lock for pivotal movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Tim Morrow, Yan-Jiang Zhou, Tim Kinney, Dennis Cauley, Dave Yale, Robert J. Zara
  • Publication number: 20080174071
    Abstract: Shooting gallery devices and methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a shooting gallery includes a plurality of targets rotatably connected to a plurality of target connectors. The targets rotate between an extended position and a fallen position. The target and target connector assembly at least partially retains the targets in the extended position and/or prevents the targets from rotating from the extended position to the fallen position. Furthermore, the targets and target connector assemblies are configured to reset from the fallen position to the extended position without a rail guide or reset cam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Jim Gianladis, Adam Birk, Terry Dreyer, Tim Kinney, Yan-Jiang Zhou, Robert J. Zara, Tim Morrow, Jacob Dale