Patents by Inventor Tim Kinney
Tim Kinney 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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Publication number: 20170051992Abstract: A loader for loading ammunition into a magazine for a firearm. The loader may be universal in that it is capable of loading various types of ammunition cartridges into various types of magazines. A magazine well of the loader can accept magazines of various sizes for loading the magazines with cartridges. A cartridge driver of the loader drives the cartridges into the magazine.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Michael Cottrell, James Gianladis, Adam J. Birk, Michael Poehlman, Tim Kinney
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Publication number: 20170051991Abstract: A loader for loading ammunition into a magazine for a handgun. The loader may be universal in that it is capable of loading various types of ammunition cartridges into various types of magazines. A cartridge driver of the loader drives the cartridges into the magazine.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Michael Cottrell, James Gianladis, Adam J. Birk, Michael Poehlman, Tim Kinney
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Patent number: 9574836Abstract: Firearm magazine loader, associated components, and methods of use. The loader can be configured to load rounds of ammunition from a stripper clip into a firearm magazine. A stripper clip ejector can eject stripper clips from the loader. An ammunition transfer tool can be used for loading rounds of ammunition not on a stripper clip into the firearm magazine loader.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2016Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., Michael Cottrell, Jeremy Harvey, Glenn He, Tim Kinney, Michael Poehlman, James Tayon, James Gianladis, Adam J. Birk, Matthew Kinamore
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Publication number: 20160209193Abstract: A hand deprimer for removing a spent primer from an ammunition case. The deprimer is universal in that it is readily adjustable to remove spent primers from a wide variety of sizes and types of cases. The deprimer is configured for securing cases of various sizes and types in operative alignment with features that eject the primer from the base of the case.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: Michael Poehlman, James Tayon, Dennis W. Cauley, JR., Michael Cottrell, Tim Kinney, Matthew Kinamore, James Gianladis, Adam J. Birk
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Publication number: 20160202015Abstract: A handle for manipulating a firearm rod, such as a firearm cleaning rod, and methods of using same. The handle is selectively movable along the length of the rod to desired positions along the length of the rod. The handle can be releasably secured to the rod at the desired positions. When the handle is releasably secured to the rod, the rod can rotate with respect to a body of the handle about the longitudinal axis of the rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: Michael Poehlman, James Tayon, Dennis W. Cauley, JR., Michael Cottrell, Tim Kinney, Matthew Kinamore, James Gianladis, Adam J. Birk
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Patent number: 9146087Abstract: A case preparation and/or trimming assembly. The assembly may include a case shoulder engagement surface and a cutter. The spacing between the case shoulder engagement surface and the cutter is adjustable for changing the amount the cutter trims from a case. A case body engaging member may have an adjustable inner diameter for engaging bodies of cases having different diameters. A kit includes a case trimming assembly and a plurality of interchangeable case bearings (e.g., collets and/or bushings) adapted for engaging cases of different sizes for guiding the cases into proper position with respect to a cutter. The case preparation apparatus includes a support member for supporting a trimming assembly of the apparatus in an upwardly inclined orientation. The case preparation apparatus includes a storage container. Associated methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Michael Cottrell, James Gianladis, Adam J. Birk, Tim Kinney
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Publication number: 20140318352Abstract: A case preparation and/or trimming assembly. The assembly may include a case shoulder engagement surface and a cutter. The spacing between the case shoulder engagement surface and the cutter is adjustable for changing the amount the cutter trims from a case. A case body engaging member may have an adjustable inner diameter for engaging bodies of cases having different diameters. A kit includes a case trimming assembly and a plurality of interchangeable case bearings (e.g., collets and/or bushings) adapted for engaging cases of different sizes for guiding the cases into proper position with respect to a cutter. The case preparation apparatus includes a support member for supporting a trimming assembly of the apparatus in an upwardly inclined orientation. The case preparation apparatus includes a storage container. Associated methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Michael Cottrell, James Gianladis, Adam J. Birk, Tim Kinney
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Patent number: 8695985Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 7, 2011Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Tim Kinney, Adam Birk, Robert J. Zara, Jim Gianladis
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Patent number: 8464628Abstract: Attachment mechanisms for attaching firearms to support structures are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an attachment mechanism for attaching a firearm to a support structure includes an interface member coupled to a latching subassembly. The latching subassembly includes having an attachment portion and a latching arm. The attachment portion is configured to engage a connector fastened to the firearm through the aperture, and the latching arm lockably retains the attachment portion proximate to the interface member.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2010Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Tim Kinney, Dennis Cauley, Yan-Jiang Zhou
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Patent number: 8393106Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 14, 2011Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Cauley, Adam Birk, Tim Kinney, Michael E. Cottrell, Yan-Jiang Zhou, Russell A. Potterfield, Jim Gianladis, Robert Joseph Zara
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Patent number: 8327570Abstract: Adjustable firearm supports, and more specifically adjustable bipods, are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a firearm support includes a stock mount assembly configured to support a forestock of the firearm and an attachment assembly carried by the stock mount assembly. The attachment assembly is configured to releasably attach to the forestock of the firearm. The firearm support also includes first and second legs operably coupled to the support plate. Each leg is pivotable between a stowed position and an extended position. In the stowed position the legs are generally parallel to a longitudinal axis of the firearm, and in the extended position the legs are generally transverse to the longitudinal axis of the firearm.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2011Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Tim Kinney, Dennis Cauley, Yan-Jiang Zhou
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Patent number: 8316570Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 2, 2010Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Tim Morrow, Yan-Jiang Zhou, Tim Kinney, Dennis Cauley, David Yale, Robert Joseph Zara
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Publication number: 20120175844Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2011Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Tim Kinney, Adam Birk, Robert J. Zara, Jim Gianladis
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Publication number: 20120144647Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Cauley, Adam Birk, Tim Kinney, Michael E. Cottrell, Yan-Jiang Zhou, Russell A. Potterfield, Jim Gianladis, Robert J. Zara
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Publication number: 20120085012Abstract: Adjustable firearm supports, and more specifically adjustable bipods, are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a firearm support includes a stock mount assembly configured to support a forestock of the firearm and an attachment assembly carried by the stock mount assembly. The attachment assembly is configured to releasably attach to the forestock of the firearm. The firearm support also includes first and second legs operably coupled to the support plate. Each leg is pivotable between a stowed position and an extended position. In the stowed position the legs are generally parallel to a longitudinal axis of the firearm, and in the extended position the legs are generally transverse to the longitudinal axis of the firearm.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2011Publication date: April 12, 2012Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Tim Kinney, Dennis Cauley, Yan-Jiang Zhou
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Publication number: 20110214330Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2010Publication date: September 8, 2011Applicant: Battenfed Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Tim Morrow, Yan-Jiang Zhou, Tim Kinney, Dennis Cauley, Dave Yale, Robert J. Zara
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Patent number: 7997021Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 21, 2008Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Battenfeld TechnologiesInventors: Dennis Cauley, Adam Birk, Tim Kinney, Michael E. Cottrell, Yan-Jiang Zhou, Russell A. Potterfield, Jim Gianladis, Robert J. Zara
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Publication number: 20110167705Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2008Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Cauley, Adam Birk, Tim Kinney, Michael E. Cottrell, Yan-Jiang Zhou, Russell A. Potterfield, Jim Gianladis, Robert J. Zara
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Patent number: 7954272Abstract: Adjustable firearm supports, and more specifically adjustable bipods, are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a firearm support includes a stock mount assembly configured to support a forestock of the firearm and an attachment assembly carried by the stock mount assembly. The attachment assembly is configured to releasably attach to the forestock of the firearm. The firearm support also includes first and second legs operably coupled to the support plate. Each leg is pivotable between a stowed position and an extended position. In the stowed position the legs are generally parallel to a longitudinal axis of the firearm, and in the extended position the legs are generally transverse to the longitudinal axis of the firearm.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2008Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Tim Kinney, Dennis Cauley, Yan-Jiang Zhou
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Publication number: 20110036236Abstract: Attachment mechanisms for attaching firearms to support structures are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an attachment mechanism for attaching a firearm to a support structure includes an interface member coupled to a latching subassembly. The latching subassembly includes having an attachment portion and a latching arm. The attachment portion is configured to engage a connector fastened to the firearm through the aperture, and the latching arm lockably retains the attachment portion proximate to the interface member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2010Publication date: February 17, 2011Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Tim Kinney, Dennis Cauley, Yan-Jiang Zhou