Patents by Inventor Timothy S. MAKOS
Timothy S. MAKOS 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: 11944082Abstract: A tip-up cover is provided that may be used during ice fishing. The tip-up cover may be set over a hole made in the ice during ice fishing to protect the hole from wind and snow. The tip-up cover may include a transparent lid such that a user can view the interior of the tip-up cover without opening the cover. Also, the lid allows a user to adjust a spool within the tip-up cover without requiring the user to completely remove the cover from the ice hole. Finally, the tip-up cover includes a flag and a bite-indicator light that provide visual cues to the user when a fish is caught on the line attached to the spool.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Pure Fishing, Inc.Inventor: Timothy S. Makos
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Publication number: 20230085294Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a folding landing net that can be folded into a stow position for compact storage. In general, the net comprises a handle, a slide lock, and hoop. The slide lock can be slid on the handle in order to rotate the hoop arms, thereby rotating the hoops, either upward into a stow position or outward into an open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2022Publication date: March 16, 2023Inventor: Timothy S. Makos
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Publication number: 20230070991Abstract: A tip-up cover is provided that may be used during ice fishing. The tip-up cover may be set over a hole made in the ice during ice fishing to protect the hole from wind and snow. The tip-up cover may include a transparent lid such that a user can view the interior of the tip-up cover without opening the cover. Also, the lid allows a user to adjust a spool within the tip-up cover without requiring the user to completely remove the cover from the ice hole. Finally, the tip-up cover includes a flag and a bite-indicator light that provide visual cues to the user when a fish is caught on the line attached to the spool.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2022Publication date: March 9, 2023Inventor: Timothy S. Makos
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Patent number: 11570974Abstract: A hand net device that includes a basket that receives and holds an object, a yoke that has a yoke body coupled to the basket, and a handle assembly having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end being adjustably coupled to the yoke body, wherein the yoke body guides the handle assembly between a stow position and an extended position.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2019Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: Plano Molding CompanyInventors: Ryan J. Kleckner, Timothy S. Makos, Kaitlyn Benoit, Meegan Daigler, Neil Kwiatkowski, Ronald Ondrey, Charlie Paradise
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Publication number: 20230011990Abstract: A utility box or storage system that includes one or more configurable storage compartments. The utility box or storage system can comprise a compartment having a first wall that includes a guide and a second wall, and a plurality of storage units, including at least one of the plurality of storage units that implants into the compartment between the first wall and the second wall. The at least one storage unit can include a ridge that aligns with the guide. The guide can engage the ridge to guide the storage unit during implantation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2022Publication date: January 12, 2023Inventor: Timothy S. Makos
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Publication number: 20210337780Abstract: A tail fan device is disclosed that can be included with or attached to a decoy device such as a Tom Turkey decoy, or used by itself as a collapsible turkey fan device. The tail fan device can be constructed to be easily removable from or attachable to the decoy device. The tail fan device can be constructed to be collapsible to require less storage space or to allow easier transport.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventors: Timothy S. MAKOS, Fred ZINK
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Publication number: 20190335731Abstract: A hand net device that includes a basket that receives and holds an object, a yoke that has a yoke body coupled to the basket, and a handle assembly having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end being adjustably coupled to the yoke body, wherein the yoke body guides the handle assembly between a stow position and an extended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2019Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventors: Ryan J. Kleckner, Timothy S. Makos, Kaitlyn Benoit, Meegan Daigler, Neil Kwiatkowski, Ronald Ondrey, Charlie Paradise
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Publication number: 20190335736Abstract: A hand net device that includes a yoke device having a yoke body, a basket attached to the yoke body, the basket including a net that holds an object and a hoop that attaches to the net, and a handle attached to the yoke body. The hand net device can include a load sensor that generates a weight signal that is proportional to a weight of an object in the basket.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2019Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventors: Timothy S. Makos, Neil Kwiatkowski, Kaitlyn Benoit, Meegan Daigler, Charles Paradise
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Patent number: 10058181Abstract: A portable shelter includes a base including a floor and a seating unit mounted on the base. The seating unit includes a support unit configured to support and removably hold a removable storage. The removable storage includes a storage space and a substantially flat top surface for supporting a user in a seating position. The support unit includes a surface pattern configured to make contact with the removable storage when the removable storage is mounted on the support unit.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2016Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: PLANO MOLDING COMPANYInventor: Timothy S. Makos
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Patent number: 9788638Abstract: A backpack system is described herein comprising a frame and a pack (e.g., backpack or outdoor pack) that may be used by individuals engaging in different type of events such as hunting, fishing, hiking, sports and the like. The pack may be configured to be readily engaged with the frame. The pack may comprise one or more pocket sections that may be quickly detached for easy access to its contents by a user while still wearing the main part of the pack which may remain engaged with the frame.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2014Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Plano Molding CompanyInventors: Jay Robert, Timothy S. Makos
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Patent number: 9644387Abstract: A portable shelter including a base, a collapsible support member that is projectable substantially diagonally upward and rearward from the portion of the base, a collapsible base support member that is projectable first diagonally downward to a bend and then forward from the portion of the base, and another collapsible support member or a spreader bar that is attachable to an end portion of the collapsible base support member, wherein the collapsible support member, the another collapsible support member or the spreader bar, and the collapsible base support member include a frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2015Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: Plano Molding CompanyInventors: Timothy S. Makos, Ryan John Kleckner
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Publication number: 20160242549Abstract: A portable shelter includes a base including a floor and a seating unit mounted on the base. The seating unit includes a support unit configured to support and removably hold a removable storage. The removable storage includes a storage space and a substantially flat top surface for supporting a user in a seating position. The support unit includes a surface pattern configured to make contact with the removable storage when the removable storage is mounted on the support unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2016Publication date: August 25, 2016Inventor: Timothy S. MAKOS
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Publication number: 20160242552Abstract: A seat storage assembly includes a seating unit to support a user. The seat storage assembly includes a storage unit including a storage space, and a rail system that mounts to the storage unit. The rail system includes a first rail having a first sliding slot, and a second rail having a second sliding slot and extending in parallel with the first rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2016Publication date: August 25, 2016Inventors: Timothy S. MAKOS, Ryan J. Kleckner
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Publication number: 20160010357Abstract: A portable shelter including a base, a collapsible support member that is projectable substantially diagonally upward and rearward from the portion of the base, a collapsible base support member that is projectable first diagonally downward to a bend and then forward from the portion of the base, and another collapsible support member or a spreader bar that is attachable to an end portion of the collapsible base support member, wherein the collapsible support member, the another collapsible support member or the spreader bar, and the collapsible base support member comprise a frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: Timothy S. Makos, Ryan John Kleckner
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Patent number: 9194153Abstract: A portable shelter including a base, a collapsible support member that is projectable substantially diagonally upward and rearward from the portion of the base, a collapsible base support member that is projectable first diagonally downward to a bend and then forward from the portion of the base, and another collapsible support member or a spreader bar that is attachable to an end portion of the collapsible base support member, wherein the collapsible support member, the another collapsible support member or the spreader bar, and the collapsible base support member include a frame.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2013Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: Plano Molding CompanyInventors: Timothy S. Makos, Ryan John Kleckner, Bruce Carl Nelson
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Publication number: 20150196110Abstract: A backpack system is described herein comprising a frame and a pack (e.g., backpack or outdoor pack) that may be used by individuals engaging in different type of events such as hunting, fishing, hiking, sports and the like. The pack may be configured to be readily engaged with the frame. The pack may comprise one or more pocket sections that may be quickly detached for easy access to its contents by a user while still wearing the main part of the pack which may remain engaged with the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2014Publication date: July 16, 2015Inventors: Jay ROBERT, Timothy S. MAKOS
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Publication number: 20140034100Abstract: A portable shelter including a base, a collapsible support member that is projectable substantially diagonally upward and rearward from the portion of the base, a collapsible base support member that is projectable first diagonally downward to a bend and then forward from the portion of the base, and another collapsible support member or a spreader bar that is attachable to an end portion of the collapsible base support member, wherein the collapsible support member, the another collapsible support member or the spreader bar, and the collapsible base support member comprise a frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: Plano Molding CompanyInventors: Timothy S. Makos, Ryan John Keckner, Bruce Carl Nelson
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Publication number: 20130152449Abstract: An improved in-line reel and rod assembly has a reel body mounted to the end of a hollow rod blank with or without a handle mounted between them. The reel body is made up of a reel outer body and a reel inner body, which could be constructed as a unitary structure. The reel outer body holds the spool shaft, drag and drag knob. A spool is removable for quick access to the line and is over-sized for greater line capacity. A disc drag system provides detent micro-adjustment for the angler. The reel inner body is designed to guide the line from the reel spool into the rod blank and io to keep fishing line damage to a minimum when fighting a fish. A larger diameter spool is used to minimize line twist and holds more line. A spring bobber is integrated into the rod blank at its distal end.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2012Publication date: June 20, 2013Inventor: Timothy S. Makos
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Publication number: 20120186619Abstract: A cover and organizer, when used with an ice shelter base, provides an interior cavity for holding and protecting stowed fishing gear. The cover provides access openings which allow the user to have full access to the cavity. The cover further provides other compartments, integrally formed into the cover, which prevents the comingling of select fishing gear during transport of the base. The openings and the compartments are covered with hinged and reinforced lids. One such compartment is preferably a rod locker which is specifically configured as a long and narrow compartment to stow and protect fishing rods and rod combos in particular. The lids are reinforced such that a seat can be mounted atop the lids without collapsing the cover into the base. The cover can also be used with a tent frame and tent to complete a fully functional structure that is well designed for ice fishing applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2012Publication date: July 26, 2012Inventor: Timothy S. MAKOS