Patents by Inventor Thomas S. Head

Thomas S. Head 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: 11486666
    Abstract: Loaders and loader assemblies are provided. A loader that facilitates loading a cartridge into a firearm magazine includes a press member that extends from a first end to a second end. The loader further includes a plunger member that extends generally perpendicularly from the press member to a free end. The free end sized to engage the cartridge when loading the firearm magazine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: VULCAN BALLISTIC PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas S. Head
  • Publication number: 20220099395
    Abstract: Loaders and loader assemblies are provided. A loader that facilitates loading a cartridge into a firearm magazine includes a press member that extends from a first end to a second end. The loader further includes a plunger member that extends generally perpendicularly from the press member to a free end. The free end sized to engage the cartridge when loading the firearm magazine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventor: Thomas S. Head
  • Patent number: 10563942
    Abstract: Speed loaders and assemblies for loading cartridges in revolver cylinders are provided. A speed loader assembly for loading cartridges in a revolver cylinder includes a speed loader, the speed loader including a body which defines a plurality of passages, each of the plurality of passages configured to accommodate a cartridge therein. The speed loader assembly further includes a protective casing removably connectable to the speed loader, the casing including a sidewall defining an interior and having a closed polygonal cross-sectional profile. Portions of cartridges extending from the passages are encased by the protective casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Vulcan Ballistic Products, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas S. Head
  • Publication number: 20190154377
    Abstract: Speed loaders and assemblies for loading cartridges in revolver cylinders are provided. A speed loader assembly for loading cartridges in a revolver cylinder includes a speed loader, the speed loader including a body which defines a plurality of passages, each of the plurality of passages configured to accommodate a cartridge therein. The speed loader assembly further includes a protective casing removably connectable to the speed loader, the casing including a sidewall defining an interior and having a closed polygonal cross-sectional profile. Portions of cartridges extending from the passages are encased by the protective casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventor: Thomas S. Head
  • Publication number: 20190154378
    Abstract: Speed loaders and assemblies for loading cartridges in revolver cylinders are provided. A speed loader assembly for loading cartridges in a revolver cylinder includes a speed loader, the speed loader including a body which defines a plurality of passages, each of the plurality of passages configured to accommodate a cartridge therein. The speed loader assembly further includes a protective casing removably connectable to the speed loader, the casing including a sidewall defining an interior and having a closed polygonal cross-sectional profile. Portions of cartridges extending from the passages are encased by the protective casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventor: Thomas S. Head
  • Patent number: 10222156
    Abstract: Speed loaders and assemblies for loading cartridges in revolver cylinders are provided. A speed loader assembly for loading cartridges in a revolver cylinder includes a speed loader, the speed loader including a body which defines a plurality of passages, each of the plurality of passages configured to accommodate a cartridge therein. The speed loader assembly further includes a protective casing removably connectable to the speed loader, the casing including a sidewall defining an interior and having a closed polygonal cross-sectional profile. Portions of cartridges extending from the passages are encased by the protective casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: VULCAN BALLISTIC PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas S. Head
  • Publication number: 20180313621
    Abstract: Speed loaders and assemblies for loading cartridges in revolver cylinders are provided. A speed loader assembly for loading cartridges in a revolver cylinder includes a speed loader, the speed loader including a body which defines a plurality of passages, each of the plurality of passages configured to accommodate a cartridge therein. The speed loader assembly further includes a protective casing removably connectable to the speed loader, the casing including a sidewall defining an interior and having a closed polygonal cross-sectional profile. Portions of cartridges extending from the passages are encased by the protective casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2017
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Inventor: Thomas S. Head
  • Patent number: 9702647
    Abstract: Speed loaders for loading cartridges revolver cylinders are provided. A speed loader includes a main body which is configured to accommodate a plurality of cartridges therein. The speed loader further includes a plunger movable along a longitudinal axis between a first position and a second position. Movement of the plunger from the first position to the second position causes ejection of the plurality of cartridges from the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Vulcan Ballistic Products, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas S. Head
  • Publication number: 20170122683
    Abstract: Speed loaders for loading cartridges revolver cylinders are provided. A speed loader includes a main body which is configured to accommodate a plurality of cartridges therein. The speed loader further includes a plunger movable along a longitudinal axis between a first position and a second position. Movement of the plunger from the first position to the second position causes ejection of the plurality of cartridges from the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Thomas S. Head
  • Patent number: 8522823
    Abstract: A railway car control valve comprises a brake pipe port, an auxiliary reservoir port, a main piston configured to compare air pressures at the brake pipe port and the auxiliary reservoir port, and a one-way check valve positioned intermediate the brake pipe port and the auxiliary reservoir port. The one way check valve comprises a body having a bore extending from its first end to its second end, an elongated insert configured to reduce the rate of air flow through the body, and a sleeve received on the insert's outer surface. The insert is received in the body bore. One of the insert and the sleeve is configured to move between a first position and a second position that either allows air to flow or prevents air from flowing, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Ellcon National, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Gayfer, Mark Michel, Thomas S. Head
  • Publication number: 20120024402
    Abstract: A railway car control valve comprises a brake pipe port, an auxiliary reservoir port, a main piston, intermediate the brake pipe port and the auxiliary reservoir port, configured to compare an air pressure supplied at the brake pipe port with an air pressure supplied at the auxiliary reservoir port and a one-way check valve positioned intermediate the brake pipe port and the auxiliary reservoir port. The one way check valve comprises a body having a first end, a second end, and a bore extending from the first end to the second end, an elongated insert defining an outer surface, the insert configured to reduce the rate of air flow through the body, and sleeve received on the insert outer surface. The insert is received in the body bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventors: Robert Gayfer, Mark Michel, Thomas S. Head
  • Patent number: 8033236
    Abstract: A load indicator for use with a railway car hand brake that is connected to a railway car brake rigging comprising a housing, a plurality of levers pivotally mounted in the housing, each of the plurality of levers having a first end and an opposite second end, a plate coupled to each of the plurality of lever second ends, wherein the plate is moveable with respect to the housing, and a plurality of springs each operatively coupled between a respective one of the plurality of lever first ends and the housing. At least one of the plurality of lever first ends is moveable between a first position in which tension exerted on the plate from the railway car hand brake is within a predetermined range, and a second position in which tension exerted on the load indicator from the railway car brake rigging is outside the predetermined range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Ellcon National, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Michel, Thomas S. Head
  • Publication number: 20110115284
    Abstract: An anti-locking brake module comprises a housing having a first port coupled to a brake pipe, a second output port coupled to a brake cylinder, and a third port coupled to atmosphere. A blocking valve is in fluid communication with the first port and a vent valve is in fluid communication with the blocking valve, the second port and the third port. At least one sensor is coupled to an axle on the railcar. A microprocessor coupled to the blocking valve, the vent valve and the at least one sensor is configured to calculate one of a wheel speed of the railcar axle and a deceleration rate of the railcar axle based on signals received from the at least one sensor, and compare the calculated one of the wheel speed of the railcar axle and the deceleration rate of the railcar axle with a reference value. In response to the comparison, the blocking valve and the vent valve are activated to vent brake cylinder air pressure out of the third port. A power supply is operatively coupled to the microprocessor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventors: Thomas S. Head, James D. Wasness