Patents by Inventor Silas Van Natter
Silas Van Natter 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: 11740052Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide locking systems and/or retention mechanisms for an implement holster (such as a handgun holster, for example). Additionally, an implement holster having one or more locking systems and/or retention mechanisms is also described. Locking systems and retention mechanisms may be used individually with a holster or combined for multi-level security of the implement. The one or more locking systems can provide obstruction to the removal of the implement from the holster until intentionally unlocked by the user. Locking systems include hood locks, ejection port locks, and sight covers. Adjustable retention mechanisms can provide a desired retention of the implement while holstered, retaining the implement until a sufficient force is applied to remove the implement.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2021Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Inventors: Timothy Treto, Drew Stephens, Igor Shirobokov, Silas Van Natter, Taylor Vold
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Patent number: 11320237Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide a holster mount assembly, to mount and to support an implement (such as a handgun, for example) or an implement holster (such as a handgun holster or shell, for example), or the like, in a variety of configurations. The holster mount assembly is arranged to be worn on a user's person, clothing, or gear (backpacks, gear packs, accessories, straps, belts, etc.), for example, for temporarily and safely carrying the implement, while making the implement easily accessible to the user. In various embodiments, the holster mount assembly is comprised of two primary components, where one of the two components is coupled to the implement or implement holster.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2020Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Inventors: Thomas Tedder, Silas Van Natter, Timothy Treto, Drew Stephens
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Publication number: 20220099407Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide locking systems and/or retention mechanisms for an implement holster (such as a handgun holster, for example). Additionally, an implement holster having one or more locking systems and/or retention mechanisms is also described. Locking systems and retention mechanisms may be used individually with a holster or combined for multi-level security of the implement. The one or more locking systems can provide obstruction to the removal of the implement from the holster until intentionally unlocked by the user. Locking systems include hood locks, ejection port locks, and sight covers. Adjustable retention mechanisms can provide a desired retention of the implement while holstered, retaining the implement until a sufficient force is applied to remove the implement.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2021Publication date: March 31, 2022Applicant: Tedder Industries, LLCInventors: Timothy Treto, Drew Stephens, Igor Shirobokov, Silas Van Natter, Taylor Vold
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Patent number: 11209240Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide locking systems and/or retention mechanisms for an implement holster (such as a handgun holster, for example). Additionally, an implement holster having one or more locking systems and/or retention mechanisms is also described. Locking systems and retention mechanisms may be used individually with a holster or combined for multi-level security of the implement. The one or more locking systems can provide obstruction to the removal of the implement from the holster until intentionally unlocked by the user. Locking systems include hood locks, ejection port locks, and sight covers. Adjustable retention mechanisms can provide a desired retention of the implement while holstered, retaining the implement until a sufficient force is applied to remove the implement.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2019Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Inventors: Timothy Treto, Drew Stephens, Igor Shirobokov, Silas Van Natter, Taylor Vold
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Patent number: 11029128Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide a cooling system for an implement holster (such as a handgun holster, for example). In various embodiments, the cooling system provides fluid flow through at least a portion of the holster to cool the holster and the user. For example, the cooling system includes a cooling assembly adapted to move a fluid through a ducting layer of a multi-layer holster backer.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2018Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Inventors: Thomas Tedder, Silas Van Natter
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Publication number: 20200292272Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide locking systems and/or retention mechanisms for an implement holster (such as a handgun holster, for example). Additionally, an implement holster having one or more locking systems and/or retention mechanisms is also described. Locking systems and retention mechanisms may be used individually with a holster or combined for multi-level security of the implement. The one or more locking systems can provide obstruction to the removal of the implement from the holster until intentionally unlocked by the user. Locking systems include hood locks, ejection port locks, and sight covers. Adjustable retention mechanisms can provide a desired retention of the implement while holstered, retaining the implement until a sufficient force is applied to remove the implement.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2019Publication date: September 17, 2020Applicant: Tedder Industries, LLCInventors: Timothy Treto, Drew Stephens, Igor Shirobokov, Silas Van Natter, Taylor Vold
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Patent number: 10775132Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide a communication system integrated with or coupled to a holster for an implement (such as a handgun, or other tool, or the like). The communication system includes a wireless transceiver capable of communicating with one or more remote computing devices (such as a mobile device, e.g., smartphone, smart watch, tablet, etc.) via one or more wireless technologies (e.g., WiFi, Bluetooth, cellular, near-field communication, etc.). In various embodiments, the communication system communicates directly with a remote computing device or communicates with the remote computing device via a network, such as a WiFi network, the Internet, a cellular network, or another network configured for wireless communication.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2019Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Inventors: Thomas Tedder, Silas Van Natter
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Publication number: 20200141694Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide a holster mount assembly, to mount and to support an implement (such as a handgun, for example) or an implement holster (such as a handgun holster or shell, for example), or the like, in a variety of configurations. The holster mount assembly is arranged to be worn on a user's person, clothing, or gear (backpacks, gear packs, accessories, straps, belts, etc.), for example, for temporarily and safely carrying the implement, while making the implement easily accessible to the user. In various embodiments, the holster mount assembly is comprised of two primary components, where one of the two components is coupled to the implement or implement holster.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2020Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: Tedder Industries, LLCInventors: Thomas Tedder, Silas Van Natter, Timothy Treto, Drew Stephens
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Patent number: 10578397Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide a holster mount assembly, to mount and to support an implement (such as a handgun, for example) or an implement holster (such as a handgun holster or shell, for example), or the like, in a variety of configurations. The holster mount assembly is arranged to be worn on a user's person, clothing, or gear (backpacks, gear packs, accessories, straps, belts, etc.), for example, for temporarily and safely carrying the implement, while making the implement easily accessible to the user. In various embodiments, the holster mount assembly is comprised of two primary components, where one of the two components is coupled to the implement or implement holster.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2018Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Inventors: Thomas Tedder, Silas Van Natter, Taylor Vold, Drew Stephens
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Patent number: 10563953Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide an adjustable retention system for an implement holster (such as a handgun holster, for example). The retention device of the adjustable retention system can be temporarily or permanently coupled to a holster, and includes at least one retention bump protruding from a surface of a base of the device.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2018Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Inventors: Thomas Tedder, Timothy Treto, Jacob Shearer, Silas Van Natter
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Patent number: 10473426Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide a convertible implement holster (such as a handgun holster, for example) comprising a multi-part shell. The convertible holster system allows a user to convert a holster into multiple configurations, including a full-shell configuration and a half-shell configuration, for various carry options. The holster may be interchangeably coupled to various attachment means (e.g., paddle, backer, modular coupler, strap, belt, etc.) for wearing or carrying the holster in the multiple configurations.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2017Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: TEDDER INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Thomas Tedder, Jacob Shearer, Silas Van Natter, Taylor Vold
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Publication number: 20190257616Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide a communication system integrated with or coupled to a holster for an implement (such as a handgun, or other tool, or the like). The communication system includes a wireless transceiver capable of communicating with one or more remote computing devices (such as a mobile device, e.g., smartphone, smart watch, tablet, etc.) via one or more wireless technologies (e.g., WiFi, Bluetooth, cellular, near-field communication, etc.). In various embodiments, the communication system communicates directly with a remote computing device or communicates with the remote computing device via a network, such as a WiFi network, the Internet, a cellular network, or another network configured for wireless communication.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2019Publication date: August 22, 2019Applicant: Tedder Industries, LLCInventors: Thomas Tedder, Silas Van Natter
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Patent number: 10274296Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide a modular carrier for a tactical implement or for an accessory to a weapon, tool, or other implement, for example. The modular carrier comprises first and second shell components to at least partially encase the accessory. The first and second shell components are adjustably attached using at least one attachment member on each of the first and second shell components, to form an enclosure. At least one adjustable retention component may be used with the attachment members to adjust the retention of the enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: TEDDER INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Thomas Tedder, Drew Stephens, Silas Van Natter, Taylor Vold, Tim Treto, Christopher Weber
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Publication number: 20190063870Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide a cooling system for an implement holster (such as a handgun holster, for example). In various embodiments, the cooling system provides fluid flow through at least a portion of the holster to cool the holster and the user. For example, the cooling system includes a cooling assembly adapted to move a fluid through a ducting layer of a multi-layer holster backer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2018Publication date: February 28, 2019Applicant: Tedder Industries, LLCInventors: Thomas Tedder, Silas Van Natter
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Publication number: 20180202763Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide an adjustable retention system for an implement holster (such as a handgun holster, for example). The retention device of the adjustable retention system can be temporarily or permanently coupled to a holster, and includes at least one retention bump protruding from a surface of a base of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2018Publication date: July 19, 2018Applicant: Tedder Industries, LLCInventors: Thomas Tedder, Timothy Treto, Jacob Shearer, Silas Van Natter
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Publication number: 20180202764Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide a holster mount assembly, to mount and to support an implement (such as a handgun, for example) or an implement holster (such as a handgun holster or shell, for example), or the like, in a variety of configurations. The holster mount assembly is arranged to be worn on a user's person, clothing, or gear (backpacks, gear packs, accessories, straps, belts, etc.), for example, for temporarily and safely carrying the implement, while making the implement easily accessible to the user. In various embodiments, the holster mount assembly is comprised of two primary components, where one of the two components is coupled to the implement or implement holster.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2018Publication date: July 19, 2018Applicant: Tedder Industries, LLCInventors: Thomas Tedder, Silas Van Natter, Taylor Vold, Drew Stephens
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Publication number: 20180142988Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide a convertible implement holster (such as a handgun holster, for example) comprising a multi-part shell. The convertible holster system allows a user to convert a holster into multiple configurations, including a full-shell configuration and a half-shell configuration, for various carry options. The holster may be interchangeably coupled to various attachment means (e.g., paddle, backer, modular coupler, strap, belt, etc.) for wearing or carrying the holster in the multiple configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2017Publication date: May 24, 2018Applicant: Tedder Industries, LLCInventors: Thomas Tedder, Jacob Shearer, Silas Van Natter, Taylor Vold
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Publication number: 20180087884Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide a modular carrier for a tactical implement or for an accessory to a weapon, tool, or other implement, for example. The modular carrier comprises first and second shell components to at least partially encase the accessory. The first and second shell components are adjustably attached using at least one attachment member on each of the first and second shell components, to form an enclosure. At least one adjustable retention component may be used with the attachment members to adjust the retention of the enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2016Publication date: March 29, 2018Applicant: Tedder Industries, LLCInventors: Thomas Tedder, Drew Stephens, Silas Van Natter, Taylor Vold, Tim Treto, Christopher Weber