Patents Assigned to Primos, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20170280704
    Abstract: An adjustable tone game call apparatus has a housing with an internal air passage through which air may be blown. A reed is positioned in the housing along the passage and is configured to vibrate and generate sound upon passage of air through the air passage. An adjustment member on the housing rotates or translates to vary pressure applied to the reed, thereby adjusting the tone or pitch produced by the reed due to the pressure changing the effective length of a diaphragm of the reed. Thus, by using the adjustable tone game call, a hunter may produce a variety of pitches and tones to mimic various types of game animals and predators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Applicant: Primos, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony A. Foster
  • Patent number: 9010710
    Abstract: A telescoping support stand comprising a first tube partially defining a first enclosed area and a second tube partially defining a second enclosed area. A first end of the second tube may be telescopically slidable within the first tube. The telescoping support stand may also comprise a first locking mechanism attached to the second tube. The first locking mechanism may releasably secure the first tube to the second tube. The telescoping support stand may also comprise a first air exchange aperture dimensioned to allow air to flow between the first and second enclosed areas. The telescoping support stand may further comprise a release mechanism and a release rod attached to the first locking mechanism. The release mechanism may comprise a displacement member adjacent to the release rod, the displacement member being configured to displace the release rod and release the first locking mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Primos, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan E. Young, Anthony A. Foster
  • Patent number: 8915258
    Abstract: A ground blind includes a collapsible support structure and a flexible cover mounted to the collapsible support structure. The flexible cover includes a top, at least one sidewall, at least one opening, at least one elastic member, and at least one fastener. The elastic member is configured to bias the opening into an open position. The fastener is configured to releasably hold the opening in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Primos, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Beam, Scott D. Lee
  • Patent number: 8826927
    Abstract: A ground blind assembly includes a blind and a resilient attachment member. The blind includes a resilient cover mounted on a collapsible support structure. The blind has at least one sidewall and a top. The resilient attachment member is releasably mounted to the blind and covers at least a portion of the ground blind. The resilient attachment member is configured to releasably secure at least one object to the blind to camouflage the blind.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Primos, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Beam, Scott D. Lee
  • Patent number: 8820693
    Abstract: A telescoping support stand comprising an extendable leg that includes a first tube partially defining a first enclosed area and a second tube partially defining a second enclosed area. A first end of the second tube may be telescopically slidable within the first tube. The telescoping support stand may also comprise a locking mechanism attached to the second tube. The locking mechanism may releasably secure the first tube to the second tube to prevent longitudinal movement of the first tube relative to the second tube. The telescoping support stand may also comprise a first air exchange aperture dimensioned to allow air to flow between the first and second enclosed areas. The telescoping support stand may include a plurality of extendable legs and a single release member that operates all of the locking mechanisms of the plurality of extendable legs. Corresponding methods of assembly and operation are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Primos, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan E. Young, Anthony A. Foster
  • Patent number: 8776814
    Abstract: A ground blind that includes a collapsible support structure, a flexible cover, and a window assembly. The flexible cover is mounted to the collapsible support structure. The window assembly defines a window opening in the cover and includes a flexible window panel, at least one follower, and at least one track portion. The at least one follower is carried by the window panel and has at least one follower end portion. The at least one track portion is sized to receive the at least one follower end portion. The at least one follower end portion is adjustably positioned within the at least one track portion to alter the window opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Primos, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Beam, Scott D. Lee
  • Patent number: 8714508
    Abstract: A telescoping support stand comprising a first tube partially defining a first enclosed area and a second tube partially defining a second enclosed area. A first end of the second tube may be telescopically slidable within the first tube. The telescoping support stand may also comprise a first locking mechanism attached to the second tube. The first locking mechanism may releasably secure the first tube to the second tube. The telescoping support stand may also comprise a first air exchange aperture dimensioned to allow air to flow between the first and second enclosed areas. The telescoping support stand may further comprise a release mechanism and a release rod attached to the first locking mechanism. The release mechanism may comprise a displacement member adjacent to the release rod, the displacement member being configured to displace the release rod and release the first locking mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Primos, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan E. Young, Anthony A. Foster
  • Patent number: 8517792
    Abstract: A box call includes an elongate box, a lid, and a magnetic hinge. The elongate box includes a pair of longitudinally extending walls, a sound chamber between the walls, and a upper edge on each of the walls. The lid has a contact surface arranged to contact at least one of the upper edges to create a sound. The lid is connected to the box with the magnetic hinge. The magnetic hinge releasably connects the lid to the box using at least one magnetic member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Primos, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony A. Foster
  • Patent number: 8469326
    Abstract: A telescoping support stand comprising a first tube partially defining a first enclosed area and a second tube partially defining a second enclosed area. A first end of the second tube may be telescopically slidable within the first tube. The telescoping support stand may also comprise a first locking mechanism attached to the second tube. The first locking mechanism may releasably secure the first tube to the second tube. The telescoping support stand may also comprise a first air exchange aperture dimensioned to allow air to flow between the first and second enclosed areas. The telescoping support stand may further comprise a release mechanism and a release rod attached to the first locking mechanism. The release mechanism may comprise a displacement member adjacent to the release rod, the displacement member being configured to displace the release rod and release the first locking mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Primos, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan E. Young, Anthony A. Foster
  • Patent number: 8256732
    Abstract: A telescoping support stand comprising a first tube partially defining a first enclosed area and a second tube partially defining a second enclosed area. A first end of the second tube may be telescopically slidable within the first tube. The telescoping support stand may also comprise a first locking mechanism attached to the second tube. The first locking mechanism may releasably secure the first tube to the second tube. The telescoping support stand may also comprise a first air exchange aperture dimensioned to allow air to flow between the first and second enclosed areas. The telescoping support stand may further comprise a release mechanism and a release rod attached to the first locking mechanism. The release mechanism may comprise a displacement member adjacent to the release rod, the displacement member being configured to displace the release rod and release the first locking mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Primos, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan E. Young, Anthony A. Foster
  • Patent number: 8146876
    Abstract: A telescoping support stand comprising a first tube partially defining a first enclosed area and a second tube partially defining a second enclosed area. A first end of the second tube may be telescopically slidable within the first tube. The telescoping support stand may also comprise a first locking mechanism attached to the second tube. The first locking mechanism may releasably secure the first tube to the second tube to prevent longitudinal movement of the first tube relative to the second tube. The telescoping support stand may also comprise a first air exchange aperture dimensioned to allow air to flow between the first and second enclosed areas. The telescoping support stand may further comprise a release mechanism and a release rod attached to the first locking mechanism. The release mechanism may comprise a displacement member adjacent to the release rod, the displacement member being configured to displace the release rod and release the first locking mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Primos, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan E. Young, Anthony A. Foster
  • Patent number: 7988318
    Abstract: An apparatus including a light-emitting device configured to illuminate blood is described. The light-emitting device may include a red light source configured to emit red light. The light-emitting device may also include a green light source configured to emit green light. The light-emitting device may additionally include a first refractive lens and a reflector having a concave surface to reflect a portion of red light emitted by the red light source and a portion of green light emitted by the green light source toward the first refractive lens. The first refractive lens may be configured to direct red light emitted by the red light source to form a red light beam and to direct green light emitted by the green light source to form a green light beam. Additionally, the light-emitting device may include an optical adjuster configured to adjust a separation distance between the first refractive lens and at least one of the green light source and the red light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Primos, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Smith, Mark D. Hose
  • Patent number: 7984725
    Abstract: A portable and collapsible blind including a flexible cover mounted on a support structure having a plurality of side walls and a top; wherein at least one side wall includes first and second opposite edges, and the opposite edges cooperatively defining a window; an elongated member extending across the opposite edges; and a selective fastener joined to one edge and adjustably joined to the strap, the fastener selectively being fixedly joinable to the elongated member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Primos, Inc.
    Inventors: Brooks Johnson, Keith Beam
  • Publication number: 20110139810
    Abstract: An apparatus for continuously dispensing a scent fluid includes a canister, a bag positioned in the canister, and a dispensing mechanism. The canister contains a volume of pressurized fluid such as a pressurized gas. The bag contains a volume of the scent fluid. The bag physically separates the pressurized fluid from the volume of scent fluid. The dispensing mechanism is in fluid communication with the volume of scent fluid. The dispensing mechanism is operable to dispense the scent fluid from the canister. The dispensing mechanism may be operable to continuously dispense the volume of scent fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: Primos, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott D. Lee
  • Patent number: 7918709
    Abstract: A combined game call apparatus includes a unitary game call body in which a first game call and a second game call are formed in an over-and-under manner relative to each other. The first game call has a first inlet and a first air passageway associated with the first inlet. The second game call having a second inlet and a second air passageway associated with the second air inlet. The first game call may comprise a whistle-type game call the second air passageway may be generally cylindrical in cross section and may have a truncating, planar side wall proximate the first air passageway such that the truncating, planar side wall allows the first and second game calls to be closely positioned relative to each other and reduces the overall top-to-bottom profile of the unitary call.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Primos, Inc.
    Inventors: Wilbur R. Primos, David R. Weldon
  • Patent number: 7845602
    Abstract: A telescoping support stand comprising a first tube partially defining a first enclosed area and a second tube partially defining a second enclosed area. A first end of the second tube may be telescopically slidable within the first tube. The telescoping support stand may also comprise a first locking mechanism attached to the second tube. The first locking mechanism may releasably secure the first tube to the second tube to prevent longitudinal movement of the first tube relative to the second tube. The telescoping support stand may also comprise a first air exchange aperture dimensioned to allow air to flow between the first and second enclosed areas. A corresponding method of assembly is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Primos, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan E. Young, Anthony A. Foster
  • Patent number: 7784213
    Abstract: An apparatus may include a turkey decoy device with a collapsible fan holder. The collapsible fan holder may include a first section comprising a first plurality of feather retainers, a second section comprising a second plurality of feather retainers, and a first hinge attaching the first section to the second section. A fan holder with first and second feather retainers is also disclosed. The first feather retainer may be dimensioned to secure a first turkey feather to the fan holder, and the second feather retainer may be dimensioned to secure a second turkey feather to the fan holder. The first feather retainer may have a greater depth dimension than width dimension. A turkey decoy apparatus that includes a turkey decoy body is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Primos, Inc.
    Inventor: Wilbur R. Primos
  • Patent number: D639197
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Primos, Inc.
    Inventor: Wilbur R. Primos
  • Patent number: D649899
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Primos, Inc.
    Inventor: Wilbur R. Primos
  • Patent number: D671437
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Primos, Inc.
    Inventors: Wilbur R. Primos, Anthony A. Foster