Patents Examined by Alexander Niconovich
  • Patent number: 10101113
    Abstract: Provided is a bullet supply port opening-closing device in a simulation gun which includes a communication member that causes the nozzle to retract in response to an operation of a movable portion of the piston cylinder mechanism and transmits the movable portion to the nozzle in order to open a bullet supply port in front of the nozzle. The communication member is a plurality of divided parts on the movable portion side and the nozzle side. A nozzle side part and a movable portion side part are configured to be engaged with and disengaged from each other by an engagement mechanism such that they retract so as to open the bullet supply port for a certain time, and the movable portion side part advances so as to be integrated with the nozzle side part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: TOKYO MARUI CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Iwao Iwasawa
  • Patent number: 10088263
    Abstract: Rotational motion generates velocity of a mass wherein the mass' release from the rotating system, becoming a projectile, and subsequent impact can result in cutting, abrasion, mixing of chemicals, coating, and other surface and bulk volume effects including the transfer of momentum. Structures and devices are used to insert a mass into a rotating device. While inside the rotating device the mass gains velocity. Transitioning from the rotational system to a stationary surface is accomplished with a minimum of velocity loss by selecting trajectories, air flows, and surface finishes to reduce energy losses in the mass' transition onto the stationary surface and info a fixed stationary guide tube, and ultimately to an impact point. Single and multiple conduits, stationary and rotating, can be used to accomplish complex chemistry and physics affects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Inventors: Paul Westmeyer, Robert Edwin Woods, III, Robert Parker Woods
  • Patent number: 10086310
    Abstract: A flexible interconnectable block and fastener system includes a connector panel having a top side, a bottom side and a perimeter edge. The connector panel is resiliently flexible and is comprised of an elastomeric material. The perimeter edge includes a first end edge, a second end edge, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. The connector panel is elongated from the first end edge to the second end edge. A plurality of male interconnection members is integrally formed in and extends upwardly from the top side. The male interconnection members are arranged in a plurality of columns extending from the first end edge to the second end edge and rows extending between the first and second lateral edges wherein a number of the rows is equal to or less than a number of the columns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Inventor: Brian Semling
  • Patent number: 10086304
    Abstract: The modular panel system includes composite panels with grooves integrated into both vertical sides thereof. The grooves engage the protrusions molded into all four sides of the mating element. By sliding panels onto a mating element, a room can be created. Two walls at right angles form a simple room corner. Three walls can become two adjoining rooms and other configurations. When disassembled, the panels and elements can be transported and stored out of the way, which is especially useful when used for large scale dolls, eighteen inches tall or more.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Inventor: Louis Adelard LaChance, III
  • Patent number: 10086308
    Abstract: A combination aquatic toy and a reservoir wherein the reservoir comprises a container to contain a body of water and a contactless electrical power transfer transmitter, the toy is a submersible or is submersible and comprises a body carrying a battery and a battery powered propeller (fin or screw propeller or foil or impeller or other) to drive the toy through the body of water and contactless power transfer receiver to receive power, when in sufficient proximity to the transmitter, from the transmitter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Inventors: Mathew Peter Mowbray, Xiaoping Lu
  • Patent number: 10086641
    Abstract: A cognitive focus device includes a focusing element rotationally engaging a utilitarian elongated body having a predetermined purpose or usage apart from the rotating focusing element. The focusing element has a threaded bore for engaging a corresponding helical groove on the elongated body, and may include other attachments responsive to manual dexterity. The elongated body has an unobtrusive, alternative primary purpose such as a writing implement so as to appear unobtrusive and coincidental in ordinary usage contexts. The focusing element maintains a shape and color consistent with the usage context such that it is consistent with normal decorum. The elongated has a continuous, integrated structure resulting from fabrication of the helical groove onto an object having a preexisting utilitarian function, such as a pen or pencil. The resulting cognitive focus device is readily manufacturable and conforms to an environment based on the structure of the focusing element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Inventor: Wilfredo Vazquez
  • Patent number: 10080976
    Abstract: A toy comprising a rotor, an actuator means, and a launch device, wherein the rotor comprises an actuator mechanism, and wherein a toy building element comprises a launch device in the form of a cavity configured for receiving the actuator mechanism, and wherein the actuator means can be inserted into a through-going slit opening to cooperate with the actuator mechanism to transfer momentum from the actuator means to the rotor, whereby the rotor can be rotated and launched from the launch device. The toy comprises at least two toy building elements, a first toy building element comprising the launch device and one or more of a first type of coupling means, and a second toy building element provided with one or more of a second types of coupling means that are geometrically configured to relative to the first type of coupling means, whereby the first and second types of coupling means can be releasably interconnected to form a spatial structure comprising the launch device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: LEGO A/S
    Inventors: Timothy Mark Ainley, Jesper Carol Nielsen
  • Patent number: 10082373
    Abstract: A broadhead, comprising an elongated body defining a longitudinal axis and having a forward portion, a tip portion, and a rearward portion spaced from the forward portion. At least one forward blade is connected to the forward portion and configured for movement relative to the elongated body between a retracted position generally adjacent the elongated body to an extended position extending outwardly from the elongated body. And, at least one rearward blade connected to the rearward portion and configured for movement relative to the elongated body between a retracted position generally adjacent the elongated body to an extended position extending outwardly from the elongated body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Inventor: Scott Romero
  • Patent number: 10080914
    Abstract: A play and/or exercise hoop includes an inner wall having a top edge and a bottom edge and an outer wall having a top edge and a bottom edge. A bottom edge of the outer wall is attached to the bottom edge of the inner wall to define a bottom edge of the hoop. A rounded top-portion is attached to the top edge of the inner wall and a top edge of the outer wall. The hoop may have an iridescent film or transparent film bonded to its outer surfaces. The inner wall and outer walls are angled relative to a central axis of the hoop thereby defining a V-shaped bottom edge. The inner and outer walls may be flat or may have a slight curve relative to the top portion thereby defining a tear-dropped shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: KESSLER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Alexander Wylie Kessler, Brian Kessler
  • Patent number: 10082357
    Abstract: An archery bow riser for an archery bow is disclosed. The archery riser, in an embodiment, includes a first section, a frame connected to the first section and a second section connected to the frame. The frame defines a cavity or inner space, and the frame is configured to reduce deformation of at least part of the archery bow riser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: Perfect Form Manufacturing LLC
    Inventor: Michael W. Derus
  • Patent number: 10082358
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an archery bow comprises a riser and first and second limbs. The first limb supports a first rotatable member, which is arranged to rotate about a first axis. The first rotatable member comprises a bowstring track and a cable track. The second limb supports a second rotatable member, which is arranged to rotate about a second axis. The second rotatable member comprises a bowstring track. A bowstring comprises a first wrapping portion, an intermediate portion and a second wrapping portion. A power cable is arranged to contact the cable track in at least the drawn condition. A separation between the first axis and the second axis in the brace condition is at least 27 inches. A length of the first wrapping portion is at least 52% of a length of the intermediate portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Mathew A. McPherson
  • Patent number: 10077975
    Abstract: A broadhead having an adjustable cutting diameter includes a collar and a plurality of adjustable blades having a cutting edge and a plurality of notches on a proximal or trailing edge of each blade. The collar and each notch on the proximal edge of each blade are configured for engagement or coupling with each other. The cutting diameter of the broadhead is adjusted by changing the notch that engages with the collar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: FeraDyne Outdoors, LLC
    Inventor: Matthew Peter Haas
  • Patent number: 10066896
    Abstract: An automatic pellet loader of a pneumatic air gun, including a pellet clip seat, a pellet clip lid, a pellet clip closure, and a magnetic shaft. The pellet clip seat and the pellet clip lid are connected to form a magazine case that includes a pellet inlet. The pellet clip closure is rotatably connected to the magazine case for opening or closing the pellet inlet. The bottom side wall of the pellet clip seat is provided with a loading sleeve that extends to the pellet clip lid. A center hole of the loading sleeve perpendicularly penetrates through the pellet clip seat. The pellet clip lid includes a loading channel allowing the pull-bolt thimble to pass through. The loading sleeve includes an opening close to an exit side of the loading channel through which a single pellet can slip autonomously into the loading channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: ZHONGSHAN NEW SWAN TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Zuopeng Zhu
  • Patent number: 10066912
    Abstract: An archery practice field tip and related method of use is provided, where the field tip has a first shape that is structurally different from a second shape of an actual hunting broadhead, but where the tip mimics the aerodynamics and flight characteristics of the hunting broadhead. The practice tip can be void of sharpened cutting edges, and can include a head on drag promoting element and/or a crosswind drag promoting element, either of which can be scoops, flanges, fins, holes and the like. The tip can have a head on aerodynamic drag that is within 40%, within 25%, within 10% and/or within 5% of the first head on aerodynamic drag of the hunting broadhead. The practice tip can have a crosswind aerodynamic drag that is within 40%, within 25%, within 10% and/or within 5% of the crosswind aerodynamic drag of the hunting broadhead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Grace Engineering Corp.
    Inventor: Nathaniel E. Grace
  • Patent number: 10066914
    Abstract: A disposable indicator for use with an arrow or crossbow bolt comprising a substrate and a chemical indicator material capable of detecting and visually indicating chemical properties of a bodily fluid wiped from the arrow by a change in color. Chemical indicating materials may be selected to indicates a variety of bodily fluid chemical properties using pH, enzyme, or detection of other bodily compounds. The indicator provides an immediate indication of the portions of the animal's body through which the arrow or bolt passed, enabling the hunter to determine the type of shot and how best to track the wounded animal. An additional benefit is that the substrate can be used to clean the arrow or bolt in additional to providing a chemical shot indication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Inventors: Deane Owen Elliott, Mark Rogers Davidson
  • Patent number: 10054408
    Abstract: An application for a non-lethal arrow. The application may comprise a foam tip and may further comprise an elastic attachment mechanism and a base. The foam tip may comprise an impact end and a base connection end. The elastic attachment mechanism may comprise one or more elastic fingers. The base may comprise a shaft connection end and a flat supporting plate end. The ends of the finger or fingers of the elastic attachment mechanism may be secured to the base. The length of the finger or fingers may be elastically extended and wrapped around at least a portion of the foam tip, holding the foam tip against the flat support plate of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Team 3 Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Wai Cheung Wong, Casper Chord Yan Wong
  • Patent number: 10048036
    Abstract: A projectile launching device includes self-timing without cam lean. The projectile launching device may include a rail, a riser, two energy storing components, (such as two limbs), two cams, a launch string, and at least one cable. The ends of the launch string are attached to the two cams. Opposing ends of first and second cables may be coupled to the rail or riser. A mid-portion of the first and second cables are slideably engaged with the first and second cams, respectively. Alternatively, a single cable may replace the first and second cables. The two cams are preferably built as mirror images of each other at a centerline of the rail. The two cams include a launch string track, having identical, but mirrored, upper and lower cable tracks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: ARCHERY INNOVATORS, LLC
    Inventors: James J. Kempf, Rex E. Isenhower
  • Patent number: 10039994
    Abstract: A cracker including a central body, and a pair of opposing pull-formations frangibly connected to opposite ends of the central body. A window is disposed within the central body and is adapted for viewing contents of the cracker prior to opening or fracture of the cracker. A window frame and the central body are constructed to sufficiently resist deformation or failure such that longitudinal opening force applied to the cracker results in the separation of a pull-formation prior to deformation or destruction of the central body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: Willow Group, Ltd.
    Inventor: Eudalda Ferrer-Walsh
  • Patent number: 10039992
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present technology provide structures for a cover for obscuring medical equipment and methods of making the same. The cover may extend over the medical equipment and comprise a plurality of peripheral flaps that extend over the sides of the medical equipment to conceal at least a portion of the medical equipment. In one embodiment, the cover may comprise a central member configured to extend over the top of the medical equipment. The cover may comprise one or more peripheral flaps extending out from the central member and configured to overlay and conceal a portion of the medical equipment and/or accessories attached to the medical equipment. In some embodiments, the cover may comprise spaces between the peripheral flaps provide access to the medical equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: Anilu's Partners, Inc.
    Inventor: Alma Rivera
  • Patent number: 10039989
    Abstract: An apparatus or educational toy comprising a main body (120, 220, 320, 520) and a drive mechanism (140, 240, 340, 540), wherein the drive mechanism (140, 240, 340, 540) comprises a reservoir (142, 242, 342) for storing a driving liquid, a discharge outlet (144, 244a, 244b, 344, 544a, 544b) through which the driving liquid is discharged from the main body (120, 220, 320, 520) to generate a driving thrust, a liquid delivery path (146, 246a, 246b, 346) for delivering the driving liquid for a reservoir outlet (148, 348, 448) to the discharge outlet (144, 244a, 244b, 344, 544a, 544b), and a threshold setting device (147, 347); and wherein the threshold setting device (147, 347) sets a threshold thrust level so that the driving liquid is to pass from the reservoir (142, 242, 342) and discharged from the discharge outlet (144, 244a, 244b, 344, 544a, 544b) upon reaching the threshold thrust level during operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: MAKE A DIFFERENCE EDUCATION SERVICES LIMITED
    Inventor: Cory McGregor