Patents Examined by Alexander Niconovich
  • Shooting bow with transitional modules
    Patent number: 9377267
    Abstract: A shooting bow with transition modules includes two string cams, two cables, a bow string, two limbs and a bow riser. The shooting bow may be a cross bow or a vertical bow. The first and second limbs extend from each end of the bow riser. The first and second cams are pivotally retained on the first and second limbs. The first and second cams retain a bowstring. The first and second cams retain the first and second cables. Each cam includes a cam ring, a cam hub and a transition module. The bow string is retained on cam ring. The cam hub includes an upper track, which continues to a lower track. The transition module includes a cable track. The cam hubs and the transition modules allow the cams to be rotated as much as 330 degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Inventor: James J. Kempf
  • Riser for a bow
    Patent number: 9377266
    Abstract: A riser for a bow is disclosed. The riser includes a top riser section that is joined to a middle riser section by a first and second step. The first and second steps strengthen the riser and permit the riser to be formed from less material while resisting undesirable deformation during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Perfect Form Manufacturing LLC
    Inventor: Michael W. Derus
  • Air gun firing control device
    Patent number: 9372047
    Abstract: Pressurized air from an air pressure bottle creates the firing motive force for game firearms. After accumulating sufficient pressure, the pressurized air is channeled to the gun chamber to achieve a firing objective. Using an application system for single firing, a purely mechanical firing control device is formed as an integral body to achieve single firing and continuous firing, and which is simply fitted with an auxiliary component to assist in achieving continuous firing. The auxiliary component is located in the swinging path of a cocking trigger. The select continuous firing clasp is pushed upward by the trigger and supports a jumping bar, which causes the jumping bar to lose its clasping retaining capacity on a firing tube to achieve a continuous firing operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Inventor: Chao-Hsiung Cho
  • Adjustable multi-level archery quiver
    Patent number: 9372045
    Abstract: An adjustable multi-level archery quiver preferably includes a quiver hood, a quiver frame, a first arrow gripper and a second arrow gripper. The quiver hood includes a plurality of broad head cavities and at least three frame mounting cavities. A centerline of the plurality of broad head cavities are aligned in a straight line. However, depths of adjacent broad head cavities are staggered from each other. An alternative embodiment of a quiver hood includes adjacent broad head cavities that are offset from each other in a Y-axis. The quiver frame includes a first hood mounting leg and a second hood mounting leg extending from one end. The first and second hood mounting legs are retained in the frame mounting openings. The first and second arrow grippers may be attached to the quiver frame to create right or left hand quivers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Inventor: James J. Kempf
  • Handleless slingshot with folding storage compartment
    Patent number: 9372044
    Abstract: A handleless slingshot with a folding storage compartment is disclosed. The slingshot does not require that the user grip a handle to shoot it and the folding storage compartment may be removed or omitted if desired. The slingshot includes a storage compartment that can store projectiles (such as steel shot) and/or other supplies. The storage compartment is foldable such that it can be folded into the base of the slingshot to create a compact, portable unit. The slingshot includes a quick-release interchangeable band system that uses clips that matingly engage grooves formed at the ends of the slingshot arms to secure the band. The slingshot includes guard area which protects the web area of the hand when shooting the slingshot. The slingshot moves the thumb and index finger contact points forward of the band to increase stability and eliminate the need to grip a handle when shooting the slingshot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: Saunders Archery Company
    Inventor: Charles A. Saunders
  • Universal archery bow press
    Patent number: 9366498
    Abstract: An archery bow press is disclosed including a frame having at least two arm members and being actuatable to move the at least two arm members relative to one another. The frame also includes at least one elongate member having a first end portion adapted for insertion into an opening of one of the at least two arm members and at least one gripper defining an opening therein for the reception of a second end portion of the at least one elongate member. The gripper is adapted to at least partially surround an archery bow limb and removably attach to the archery bow limb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Inventor: Georgios Gouramanis
  • Crossbow limb pocket with keyed interconnection
    Patent number: 9366497
    Abstract: A crossbow limb pocket for use in mounting a bow limb to a crossbow may include an inner limb pocket component and an outer limb pocket component. One of the components may have at least one groove while the other has at least one key. The key may be received within the groove to prevent relative rotational movement of the components when the crossbow is operated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Hunter's Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob A. Hout, Richard L. Bednar, Dean Mook
  • Compact compound bow
    Patent number: 9354016
    Abstract: Embodiments include a compact compound bow. In various embodiments, the compact compound bow includes a first riser plate and a second riser plate. The bow can further include a first limb and a second limb, the first limb and second limb can be coupled to the first riser plate and the second riser plate. The bow can further include a re-locatable handle configured to be coupled to at least one of the first riser plate or the second riser plate in a first position and coupled to at least one of the first riser plate or the second riser plate in a second position. The re-locatable handle can be rotated 180 degrees from the first position to the second position. Other embodiments are also included herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: P.T. Archery LLC
    Inventor: Paul Trpkovski
  • Party cannon
    Patent number: 9352244
    Abstract: A party cannon includes a cannon body and an open-top container movably retained within the cannon body by interconnecting biasing elements. The open-top container is structured and disposed for holding candy, toys, or other items that are loosely filled therein and is held in a loaded position against the force of the one or more biasing elements. Operation of a trigger and locking mechanism releases the open-top container in a rapid forward movement towards an open muzzle end of the cannon body causing the items within the container to be launched outwards from the open muzzle end of the cannon body and through the air so that the items land scattered throughout an area of a room or outdoor ground surface. The container can be re-filled for another launch, thereby allowing for ongoing reuse of the party cannon at the same party and at future events.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Inventor: Rick Aguila
  • Gear checked construction for toy guns
    Patent number: 9347734
    Abstract: A gear checked construction for a toy gun comprises a gun body, a piston, a driving gear, and a check assembly. The piston is mounted inside the gun body and a rack is formed on the bottom of the piston. The driving gear engages with the rack to drive the piston and includes a clamping part. The check assembly comprises a hinge and a check bar. The hinge is mounted inside the gun body and the check bar is set around the hinge and comprises a forward part and a reverse part. The clamping part touches on the forward part and bursts through the check bar when the driving gear rotates in one direction to drive the piston, and the clamping part engages with the reverse part to stop the driving gear's rotation when the driving gear rotates in the other direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: KRISS INDUSTRIES ASIA LTD.
    Inventor: Li-Te Cheng
  • Toy launch apparatus with dart magazine and automatically retracting dart tube
    Patent number: 9347735
    Abstract: A toy launch apparatus for discharging soft foam darts, the launch apparatus having a cylinder, a piston, a launch spring, a dart magazine and a dart tube. The dart tube is biased by a return spring so that after a dart discharge the dart tube is moved rearward from a launch chamber to allow the magazine to spring load a fresh dart. During a cocking cycle the dart tube moves forward and receives the dart so that loading of a second dart is blocked. The automatic withdrawal of the dart tube after discharge of a dart also allows an empty magazine to be disengaged from the launch apparatus and a freshly loaded magazine to be attached. This may be accomplished without an operator having to take any other action thereby resulting in a very quick reload.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Hasbro, Inc.
    Inventors: John Michael Falkowski, II, Raymond Aaron Mead
  • Automatic ball launcher
    Patent number: 9339716
    Abstract: A ball launching apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a funnel residing at an upper end of a housing. The funnel includes a channel for gravitationally directing a ball into a launch point within an interior compartment of the housing. The apparatus includes a hammer that strikes a ball through a chute, thereby releasing the ball from the housing. Both the distance at which the ball travels and the angle at which the ball leaves the chute may be adjusted by the operator. A method of exercising a dog is also provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Radio Systems Corporation
    Inventor: Eric A Ward
  • Drop away arrow rest system with delayed release mechanism
    Patent number: 9341433
    Abstract: A drop away arrow rest system comprises a rest and a cord lever operatively connected to the rest for moving the rest to a cocked position for supporting an arrow in relation to a bow upon drawing a bow string and upon releasing the bow string, triggering the release of the rest to a drop away position. A delayed release mechanism comprises an end cap and a torsion spring connecting the end cap to the cord lever. The cord lever is configured to load the torsion spring upon drawing the bow string and upon releasing the bow string, first release the load on the torsion spring without triggering the release of the rest to a drop away position, and then trigger the release of the rest to a drop away position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Inventors: Daniel A. Summers, Kenneth P. Green
  • Self-aligning crossbow interface
    Patent number: 9341430
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a crossbow comprises a bow portion defining a first central vertical axis and a stock portion defining a second central vertical axis. The bow portion comprises an interfacing portion and the stock portion comprises a complimentary interfacing portion. The interfacing portion and the complimentary interfacing portion are arranged to provide self-alignment of the stock portion with the bow portion, such that the first central vertical axis and the second central vertical axis are coaxial.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: MCP IP. LLC
    Inventor: Mathew A. McPherson
  • Cylinder accommodation magazine and toy gun using the same
    Patent number: 9335116
    Abstract: A cylinder accommodation magazine is provided for containing at least one cylinder. The magazine includes a magazine body and a cylinder chamber. The magazine body includes at least one cylinder container. The cylinder chamber is disposed at one end of the magazine body and away from the at least one cylinder container. A shape of the cylinder chamber conforms to a shape of the at least one cylinder container so as to selectively receive the at least one cylinder, thereby containing more projectiles and achieving easy arrangement of the projectiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Inventor: Ho-Sheng Wei
  • Method of exercising a dog
    Patent number: 9320960
    Abstract: A ball launching apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a funnel residing at an upper end of a housing. The funnel includes a channel for gravitationally directing a ball into a launch point within an interior compartment of the housing. The apparatus includes a hammer that strikes a ball through a chute, thereby releasing the ball from the housing. Both the distance at which the ball travels and the angle at which the ball leaves the chute may be adjusted by the operator. A method of exercising a dog is also provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Radio Systems Corporation
    Inventor: Eric A. Ward
  • Toy arrow for use with toy bow
    Patent number: 9310171
    Abstract: A toy projectile that has a shaft with a head end and a tail end is described herein. A head is associated with the head end of the shaft. Fins are associated with the tail end of the shaft. Extending hooks extend outward from the sides of the head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: KMA Concepts Limited
    Inventor: Peter J. Cummings
  • Compound bow system
    Patent number: 9310155
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present disclosure describe a compound archery bow that has a rigid vertical riser structure. At least one flexible limb extends rearward from the vertical riser structure. One end of the flexible limb is secured to the cable arrangement of the compound bow, so that when the bowstring is drawn, the flexible limb is flexed toward the cams of the bow. As the flexible limb is bent, it stores energy that is transferred to an arrow when the bowstring is released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Bear Archery, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy Langley
  • Sling bracket devices and methods of use with archery bow
    Patent number: 9310157
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention is a wrist sling bracket for an archery bow, including a main body having a length between a first end and a second end, and a flat portion between the first and second ends to be positioned on and secured to the bow; a first throughbore and a second throughbore, positioned through the main body, through which a first portion and a second portion of a sling, respectively, can be positioned; a first passageway intersecting the first throughbore and a second passageway intersecting the second throughbore; and a first securing element and a second securing element each including a shaft portion and a handle portion, each shaft portion being positionable through the first and second passageways and within at least a portion of the first and second throughbores, respectively, and each handle portion having a diameter larger than a diameter of the particular passageway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Jeeb, Inc.
    Inventor: Bobby Jacobs
  • Throwing device
    Patent number: 9303942
    Abstract: Throwing devices are described. In one embodiment, a throwing device includes a spring-actuated throwing arm wherein a cup member is disposed at an end of the throwing arm and is adapted to allow a user to pick up an object to be thrown by the throwing device without touching the object. In another embodiment, a throwing device includes a tension adjustment member, by which a user can adjust the tension applied to the launching spring, thereby adjusting the launch range of the throwing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Inventor: Roger Sievers