Patents Assigned to Michaels of Oregon Co.
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Publication number: 20190346228Abstract: A pull-through applicator assembly for maintenance of a gun barrel. The pull-through applicator assembly is a unitary, disposable, and configured for easy manufacturing relative to conventional pull-through assemblies. The economics of the disclosed pull-through applicator assembly is sufficient to permit packaging and sale as a disposable unit, for discarding after a single use. The single-use aspect enables the fibrous body to be configured primarily for compliance to the internal geometry of the gun barrel (e.g., the grooves of the rifling) without need for considering the durability over multiple uses. Accordingly, enhanced contact with the internal geometry of the gun barrel is realized in the convenient form of a pull-through applicator that is disposable. The pull-through applicator may be configured of biodegradable materials to enhance the disposable aspect.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2019Publication date: November 14, 2019Applicant: MICHAELS OF OREGON CO.Inventors: Laurie A. Kokoruda, Jason L. Slinkard, Paul Fischer
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Patent number: 10401116Abstract: A pull-through applicator assembly for maintenance of a gun barrel. The pull-through applicator assembly is a unitary, disposable, and configured for easy manufacturing relative to conventional pull-through assemblies. The economics of the disclosed pull-through applicator assembly is sufficient to permit packaging and sale as a disposable unit, for discarding after a single use. The single-use aspect enables the fibrous body to be configured primarily for compliance to the internal geometry of the gun barrel (e.g., the grooves of the rifling) without need for considering the durability over multiple uses. Accordingly, enhanced contact with the internal geometry of the gun barrel is realized in the convenient form of a pull-through applicator that is disposable. The pull-through applicator may be configured of biodegradable materials to enhance the disposable aspect.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2018Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: MICHAELS OF OREGON CO.Inventors: Laurie A. Kokoruda, Jason L. Slinkard, Paul Fischer
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Patent number: 7461765Abstract: A security hood assembly for a holster includes a hood that is movably supported in association with a holster body so that the hood extends over a portion of a holstered handgun or other service item when the hood in a closed position, to prevent unauthorized removal of the service item. A lever may be operably coupled to the hood for driving the hood toward an open position, to allow the service item to be removed from the holster. In some embodiments, a latch mechanism releasably engages when the hood is in the closed position to prevent the hood from being opened through direct manipulation of the hood. The hood is preferably formed of a substantially rigid material, such as injection molded plastic. Holsters including the security hood assembly may also include internal retention devices, hood biasing mechanisms, and electronic devices responsive to opening of the hood.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2004Date of Patent: December 9, 2008Assignee: Michaels of Oregon Co.Inventors: John M. French, Brian J. Shults
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Patent number: 7152357Abstract: A firearm barrel includes an elongate metal insert member and a rigid sleeve surrounding the insert member along a majority of the length of the insert member. A casing is formed around at least a portion of the sleeve, preferably by injection molding. Breech and muzzle portions of the barrel may be fitted against the sleeve and are preferably tightly connected by the casing.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2004Date of Patent: December 26, 2006Assignee: Michaels Of Oregon Co.Inventor: Robert B. Huston
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Publication number: 20060277811Abstract: A gun barrel cleaning device includes a quick-detachable coupling mechanism releasably coupling a handle to a cleaning implement for cleaning a gun barrel bore. A thrust bearing is preferably provided for supporting the cleaning implement on the handle and for facilitating axial rotation of the cleaning implement relative to the handle. The gun barrel cleaning device may comprise part of a gun barrel cleaning kit, which may include a variety of different cleaning implements. A novel sheath for storing a gun barrel bore-cleaning implement is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2005Publication date: December 14, 2006Applicant: Michaels of Oregon Co.Inventor: Thomas Peterson
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Publication number: 20050258205Abstract: A carrying strap and method of making wherein the strap is adapted to support a load and includes a flexible webbing material and a spring element that dissipates and attenuates the shocks and vibrations caused by bouncing of the load as it is carried. One embodiment of the carrying strap includes (1) an elongate length of flexible webbing material and (2) a spring element including a resilient material positioned adjacent to at least a portion of the flexible webbing material such that each of the resilient material and the section of flexible webbing material has a corrugated profile. In response to the load causing a shock force on the carrying strap, the spring element expands and contracts to absorb, attenuate, and/or dissipate the shock force caused by bouncing of the load as it is carried.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2004Publication date: November 24, 2005Applicant: Michaels of Oregon Co.Inventor: John French
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Publication number: 20050205624Abstract: A handgun retention device for a holster includes a catch that extends into a handgun receiving cavity defined by a body of the holster where the catch engages a trigger guard of a holstered handgun to retain the handgun in the cavity. A lever is operably coupled to the catch and extends below the grip of the holstered handgun and aft of its trigger guard, typically behind a rear margin of the holster, where the lever can be depressed to move the catch and release the handgun. The position of the release lever may promote safe gun handling. In a preferred embodiment, the catch and lever are formed of a resilient injection molded resin in a unitary structure with a spring arm that flexes when the lever is pressed inwardly toward the user's body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2005Publication date: September 22, 2005Applicant: Michaels of Oregon Co.Inventors: John French, Brian Shults
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Publication number: 20050205621Abstract: A weapon holster includes a mounting device for releasably supporting a tactical illuminator or other accessory item on the outside of the holster body. The mounting device preferably includes an accessory mounting rail located adjacent an outer surface of the holster body. In one embodiment, the accessory mounting rail includes a dovetail rail extending along a front spine of the holster body. In some embodiments, the mounting rail or other mounting device is integrally formed of one-piece construction with a molded plastic holster body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2005Publication date: September 22, 2005Applicant: Michaels of Oregon Co.Inventor: Brian Shults
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Publication number: 20050035163Abstract: A security hood assembly for a holster includes a hood that is movably supported in association with a holster body so that the hood extends over a portion of a holstered handgun or other service item when the hood in a closed position, to prevent unauthorized removal of the service item. A lever may be operably coupled to the hood for driving the hood toward an open position, to allow the service item to be removed from the holster. In some embodiments, a latch mechanism releasably engages when the hood is in the closed position to prevent the hood from being opened through direct manipulation of the hood. The hood is preferably formed of a substantially rigid material, such as injection molded plastic. Holsters including the security hood assembly may also include internal retention devices, hood biasing mechanisms, and electronic devices responsive to opening of the hood.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2004Publication date: February 17, 2005Applicant: Michaels of Oregon Co.Inventors: John French, Brian Shults
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Publication number: 20040216350Abstract: A firearm barrel includes an elongate metal insert member and a rigid sleeve surrounding the insert member along a majority of the length of the insert member. A casing is formed around at least a portion of the sleeve, preferably by injection molding. Breech and muzzle portions of the barrel may be fitted against the sleeve and are preferably tightly connected by the casing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Applicant: Michaels of Oregon Co.Inventor: Robert B. Huston
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Patent number: 6758004Abstract: A firearm barrel includes an elongate metal insert member and a rigid sleeve surrounding the insert member along a majority of the length of the insert member. A casing is formed around at least a portion of the sleeve, preferably by injection molding. Breech and muzzle portions of the barrel may be fitted against the sleeve and are preferably tightly connected by the casing.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2002Date of Patent: July 6, 2004Assignee: Michaels of Oregon Co.Inventor: Robert B. Huston
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Patent number: 6685067Abstract: A holster securement system for securing a holster to a belt comprises a body having at one end a loop for receiving the belt. The securement system also has a holster mount capable of being rigidly connected to the holster. An engagement member selectively detachably interconnects the body and the holster mount. The engagement member rigidly connects the holster mount to the body when engaged, and the engagement member enables the body and the holster mount to be selectively movable with respect to each other when disengaged.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2002Date of Patent: February 3, 2004Assignee: Michaels of Oregon Co.Inventor: John M. French
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Patent number: 6641009Abstract: A handgun holster has a body defining a handgun receiving pocket. The holster includes a retention device proximate to said pocket and capable of selectively resisting withdrawal of said handgun from said holster. The holster also includes a biometric device capable of sensing a characteristic of an individual, and being effective to selectively release said handgun from said holster.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2002Date of Patent: November 4, 2003Assignee: Michaels of Oregon Co.Inventors: John M. French, Thomas A. Marx
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Publication number: 20030093935Abstract: A firearm barrel includes an elongate metal insert member and a rigid sleeve surrounding the insert member along a majority of the length of the insert member. A casing is formed around at least a portion of the sleeve, preferably by injection molding. Breech and muzzle portions of the barrel may be fitted against the sleeve and are preferably tightly connected by the casing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2002Publication date: May 22, 2003Applicant: Michaels of Oregon Co.Inventor: Robert B. Huston
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Patent number: 6547111Abstract: A handgun holster has a body that includes inner and outer sides. A catch projects into a handgun receiving pocket toward the inner side. The catch extends within and engages the trigger guard of a handgun carried in the pocket, preventing the handgun from being removed from the pocket. A guide plate is moveable away from the end of the catch in response to outward pressure, to provide clearance for the trigger guard to pass by the catch so that the handgun can be removed from the holster only when the handgun is manipulated appropriately by the wearer. The catch includes a cam surface mounted on a mounting plate so that the trigger guard will slide past the catch when the handgun is placed into the holster. The guide plate and mounting plate cover extend past the rear of the trigger of the holster so as to prevent accidental contact with the trigger.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2001Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: Michaels of Oregon Co.Inventor: John M. French
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Patent number: 6536154Abstract: A quick-detachable sling swivel comprises a body and a shift/swing gate mounted on the body through an elongated plunger. The gate, through manipulation of the plunger, is adjustable between open and closed positions relative to the body to enable mounting, demounting and securing of the swivel relative to an external structure.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2001Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Assignee: Michaels of Oregon Co.Inventor: Larry A. Norris
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Patent number: 6497065Abstract: A firearm barrel has components made of different materials. The barrel includes an elongate metal insert member. A rigid sleeve surrounds the insert member along a majority of the length of the insert member. A casing is located around at least a portion of the sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 1999Date of Patent: December 24, 2002Assignee: Michaels of Oregon Co.Inventor: Robert B. Huston
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Patent number: D519281Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2004Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Assignee: Michaels of Oregon Co.Inventor: John M. French
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Patent number: D460799Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2001Date of Patent: July 23, 2002Assignee: Michaels of Oregon Co.Inventor: Larry A. Norris
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Patent number: D874602Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2018Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: MICHAELS OF OREGON CO.Inventors: Laurie A. Kokoruda, Jason L. Slinkard, Paul Fischer