Patents by Inventor Thomas Alldredge
Thomas Alldredge 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: 11982509Abstract: A modular illumination and aiming apparatus, a preferred embodiment of which includes an optical head module, mounting module, and an end cap module. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be quickly and intuitively adjusted by a user in response to changing target and environmental conditions. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be ergonomically supportive such that a user may maintain a consistent firing grip while activating the illumination and aiming functions. The optical head module is configured to allow the user to change radiation types by adjusting an end cap. The alignment mechanism in the optical head module for the radiation source and optics is configured to provide a robust and zero-play optical mount in order to resist recoil and general physical shock.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2023Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: B.E. MEYERS & CO., INC.Inventors: Alexander Bigby, Thomas Alldredge, Matthew Meyers
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Publication number: 20230228531Abstract: A modular illumination and aiming apparatus, a preferred embodiment of which includes an optical head module, mounting module, and an end cap module. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be quickly and intuitively adjusted by a user in response to changing target and environmental conditions. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be ergonomically supportive such that a user may maintain a consistent firing grip while activating the illumination and aiming functions. The optical head module is configured to allow the user to change radiation types by adjusting an end cap. The alignment mechanism in the optical head module for the radiation source and optics is configured to provide a robust and zero-play optical mount in order to resist recoil and general physical shock.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2023Publication date: July 20, 2023Applicant: B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc.Inventors: Alexander BIGBY, Thomas ALLDREDGE, Matthew MEYERS
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Patent number: 11629935Abstract: A modular illumination and aiming apparatus, a preferred embodiment of which includes an optical head module, mounting module, and an end cap module. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be quickly and intuitively adjusted by a user in response to changing target and environmental conditions. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be ergonomically supportive such that a user may maintain a consistent firing grip while activating the illumination and aiming functions. The optical head module is configured to allow the user to change radiation types by adjusting an end cap. The alignment mechanism in the optical head module for the radiation source and optics is configured to provide a robust and zero-play optical mount in order to resist recoil and general physical shock.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2021Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: B.E. MEYERS & CO., INC.Inventors: Alexander Bigby, Thomas Alldredge, Matthew Meyers
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Publication number: 20210356234Abstract: A modular illumination and aiming apparatus, a preferred embodiment of which includes an optical head module, mounting module, and an end cap module. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be quickly and intuitively adjusted by a user in response to changing target and environmental conditions. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be ergonomically supportive such that a user may maintain a consistent firing grip while activating the illumination and aiming functions. The optical head module is configured to allow the user to change radiation types by adjusting an end cap. The alignment mechanism in the optical head module for the radiation source and optics is configured to provide a robust and zero-play optical mount in order to resist recoil and general physical shock.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2021Publication date: November 18, 2021Applicant: B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc.Inventors: Alexander Bigby, Thomas Alldredge, Matthew Meyers
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Patent number: 11105590Abstract: A modular illumination and aiming apparatus, a preferred embodiment of which includes an optical head module, mounting module, and an end cap module. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be quickly and intuitively adjusted by a user in response to changing target and environmental conditions. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be ergonomically supportive such that a user may maintain a consistent firing grip while activating the illumination and aiming functions. The optical head module is configured to allow the user to change radiation types by adjusting an end cap. The alignment mechanism in the optical head module for the radiation source and optics is configured to provide a robust and zero-play optical mount in order to resist recoil and general physical shock.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2020Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: B.E. MEYERS & CO., INC.Inventors: Alexander Bigby, Thomas Alldredge, Matthew Meyers
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Publication number: 20200378726Abstract: A modular illumination and aiming apparatus, a preferred embodiment of which includes an optical head module, mounting module, and an end cap module. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be quickly and intuitively adjusted by a user in response to changing target and environmental conditions. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be ergonomically supportive such that a user may maintain a consistent firing grip while activating the illumination and aiming functions. The optical head module is configured to allow the user to change radiation types by adjusting an end cap. The alignment mechanism in the optical head module for the radiation source and optics is configured to provide a robust and zero-play optical mount in order to resist recoil and general physical shock.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2020Publication date: December 3, 2020Applicant: B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc.Inventors: Alexander Bigby, Thomas Alldredge, Matthew Meyers
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Patent number: 10788292Abstract: An accessory mounting system offering quick disconnect and true return-to-zero reattach is described. The mounting system includes a base, which is attached to the host platform, and a top mount onto which one or more accessories can be mounted. The base may be installed with a friction clamp and can remain attached to the host platform while the top mount can be removed and returned while keeping all optics and lasers mounted. The coupling of the base and top mount can provide sufficient precision such that the mounting system can retain zero upon reattach. The top mount may include one or more rail segments, which can enable the mounting of a laser system in conjunction with a top mounted optic, even when the firearm is used in conjunction with a gun shield.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2018Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: B.E. MEYERS & CO., INC.Inventors: Thomas Alldredge, Alexander Bigby
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Patent number: 10782100Abstract: A modular illumination and aiming apparatus, a preferred embodiment of which includes an optical head module, mounting module, and an end cap module. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be quickly and intuitively adjusted by a user in response to changing target and environmental conditions. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be ergonomically supportive such that a user may maintain a consistent firing grip while activating the illumination and aiming functions. The optical head module is configured to allow the user to change radiation types by adjusting an end cap. The alignment mechanism in the optical head module for the radiation source and optics is configured to provide a robust and zero-play optical mount in order to resist recoil and general physical shock.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2019Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: B.E. MEYERS & CO., INC.Inventors: Alexander Bigby, Thomas Alldredge, Matthew Meyers
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Publication number: 20190339043Abstract: A modular illumination and aiming apparatus, a preferred embodiment of which includes an optical head module, mounting module, and an end cap module. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be quickly and intuitively adjusted by a user in response to changing target and environmental conditions. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be ergonomically supportive such that a user may maintain a consistent firing grip while activating the illumination and aiming functions. The optical head module is configured to allow the user to change radiation types by adjusting an end cap. The alignment mechanism in the optical head module for the radiation source and optics is configured to provide a robust and zero-play optical mount in order to resist recoil and general physical shock.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2019Publication date: November 7, 2019Applicant: B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc.Inventors: Alexander Bigby, Thomas Alldredge, Matthew Meyers
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Patent number: 10386160Abstract: A modular illumination and aiming apparatus, a preferred embodiment of which includes an optical head module, mounting module, and an end cap module. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be quickly and intuitively adjusted by a user in response to changing target and environmental conditions. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be ergonomically supportive such that a user may maintain a consistent firing grip while activating the illumination and aiming functions. The optical head module is configured to allow the user to change radiation types by adjusting a cap. The alignment mechanism in the optical head module for the radiation source and optics is configured to provide a robust and zero-play optical mount in order to resist recoil and general physical shock.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2016Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: B.E. MEYERS & CO., INC.Inventors: Alexander Bigby, Thomas Alldredge, Matthew Meyers
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Publication number: 20180283826Abstract: An accessory mounting system offering quick disconnect and true return-to-zero reattach is described. The mounting system includes a base, which is attached to the host platform, and a top mount onto which one or more accessories can be mounted. The base may be installed with a friction clamp and can remain attached to the host platform while the top mount can be removed and returned while keeping all optics and lasers mounted. The coupling of the base and top mount can provide sufficient precision such that the mounting system can retain zero upon reattach. The top mount may include one or more rail segments, which can enable the mounting of a laser system in conjunction with a top mounted optic, even when the firearm is used in conjunction with a gun shield.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2018Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventors: Thomas Alldredge, Alexander Bigby
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Publication number: 20160341521Abstract: A modular illumination and aiming apparatus, a preferred embodiment of which includes an optical head module, mounting module, and an end cap module. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be quickly and intuitively adjusted by a user in response to changing target and environmental conditions. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be ergonomically supportive such that a user may maintain a consistent firing grip while activating the illumination and aiming functions. The optical head module is configured to allow the user to change radiation types by adjusting a cap. The alignment mechanism in the optical head module for the radiation source and optics is configured to provide a robust and zero-play optical mount in order to resist recoil and general physical shock.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Applicant: B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc.Inventors: Alexander Bigby, Thomas Alldredge, Matthew Meyers
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Patent number: D822143Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2017Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: B.E. MEYERS & CO., INC.Inventors: Thomas Alldredge, Alexander Bigby
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Patent number: D828481Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2017Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: B.E. MEYERS & CO., INC.Inventors: Thomas Alldredge, Alexander Bigby
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Patent number: D828482Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2017Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: B.E. MEYERS & CO., INC.Inventors: Thomas Alldredge, Alexander Bigby