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).

  • Publication number: 20170051992
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Cottrell, James Gianladis, Adam J. Birk, Michael Poehlman, Tim Kinney
  • Publication number: 20170051991
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Cottrell, James Gianladis, Adam J. Birk, Michael Poehlman, Tim Kinney
  • Patent number: 9574836
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: 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
  • Publication number: 20160209193
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Michael Poehlman, James Tayon, Dennis W. Cauley, JR., Michael Cottrell, Tim Kinney, Matthew Kinamore, James Gianladis, Adam J. Birk
  • Publication number: 20160202015
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Michael Poehlman, James Tayon, Dennis W. Cauley, JR., Michael Cottrell, Tim Kinney, Matthew Kinamore, James Gianladis, Adam J. Birk
  • Patent number: 9146087
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Cottrell, James Gianladis, Adam J. Birk, Tim Kinney
  • Publication number: 20140318352
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Cottrell, James Gianladis, Adam J. Birk, Tim Kinney
  • Patent number: 8695985
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Tim Kinney, Adam Birk, Robert J. Zara, Jim Gianladis
  • Patent number: 8464628
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Tim Kinney, Dennis Cauley, Yan-Jiang Zhou
  • Patent number: 8393106
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Cauley, Adam Birk, Tim Kinney, Michael E. Cottrell, Yan-Jiang Zhou, Russell A. Potterfield, Jim Gianladis, Robert Joseph Zara
  • Patent number: 8327570
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Tim Kinney, Dennis Cauley, Yan-Jiang Zhou
  • Patent number: 8316570
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Tim Morrow, Yan-Jiang Zhou, Tim Kinney, Dennis Cauley, David Yale, Robert Joseph Zara
  • Publication number: 20120175844
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Tim Kinney, Adam Birk, Robert J. Zara, Jim Gianladis
  • Publication number: 20120144647
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Cauley, Adam Birk, Tim Kinney, Michael E. Cottrell, Yan-Jiang Zhou, Russell A. Potterfield, Jim Gianladis, Robert J. Zara
  • Publication number: 20120085012
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Tim Kinney, Dennis Cauley, Yan-Jiang Zhou
  • Publication number: 20110214330
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: Battenfed Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Tim Morrow, Yan-Jiang Zhou, Tim Kinney, Dennis Cauley, Dave Yale, Robert J. Zara
  • Patent number: 7997021
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies
    Inventors: Dennis Cauley, Adam Birk, Tim Kinney, Michael E. Cottrell, Yan-Jiang Zhou, Russell A. Potterfield, Jim Gianladis, Robert J. Zara
  • Publication number: 20110167705
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2008
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Cauley, Adam Birk, Tim Kinney, Michael E. Cottrell, Yan-Jiang Zhou, Russell A. Potterfield, Jim Gianladis, Robert J. Zara
  • Patent number: 7954272
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Tim Kinney, Dennis Cauley, Yan-Jiang Zhou
  • Publication number: 20110036236
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Tim Kinney, Dennis Cauley, Yan-Jiang Zhou