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).
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Patent number: 11486666Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 30, 2020Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: VULCAN BALLISTIC PRODUCTS, LLCInventor: Thomas S. Head
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Publication number: 20220099395Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2020Publication date: March 31, 2022Inventor: Thomas S. Head
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Patent number: 10563942Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 18, 2019Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: Vulcan Ballistic Products, LLCInventor: Thomas S. Head
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Publication number: 20190154377Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2019Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventor: Thomas S. Head
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Publication number: 20190154378Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2019Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventor: Thomas S. Head
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Patent number: 10222156Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 26, 2017Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: VULCAN BALLISTIC PRODUCTS, LLCInventor: Thomas S. Head
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Publication number: 20180313621Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2017Publication date: November 1, 2018Inventor: Thomas S. Head
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Patent number: 9702647Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 28, 2015Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: Vulcan Ballistic Products, LLCInventor: Thomas S. Head
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Publication number: 20170122683Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventor: Thomas S. Head
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Patent number: 8522823Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 29, 2010Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Ellcon National, Inc.Inventors: Robert Gayfer, Mark Michel, Thomas S. Head
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Publication number: 20120024402Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2010Publication date: February 2, 2012Inventors: Robert Gayfer, Mark Michel, Thomas S. Head
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Patent number: 8033236Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 8, 2006Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Ellcon National, Inc.Inventors: Mark Michel, Thomas S. Head
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Publication number: 20110115284Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2009Publication date: May 19, 2011Inventors: Thomas S. Head, James D. Wasness