Patents Examined by Alexander Niconovich
  • Self-righting model vehicle
    Patent number: 9789413
    Abstract: The present invention provides a self-righting model vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: TRAXXAS L.P.
    Inventors: Wesley Ronald Erhart, Thomas Michael Kawamura
  • Cup with rotatable figurine
    Patent number: 9770667
    Abstract: A cup generally includes a container body, a lid, a rotatable arm, a straw, and a figurine. The lid is provided with a central hub defining a central through hole. The rotatable arm defines a mounting hole at a first end for fitting over the central hub of the lid. The straw can in inserted into the container body via the central through hole of the central hub. The figurine is fixed at a second end of the arm, so that the figurine together with the arm can be freely rotated around the straw. Thus, the cup can show a unique style and bring more fun to users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Inventor: Ching Yueh Wang-Wu
  • Paintball marker loading and feeding system
    Patent number: 9772159
    Abstract: An assembly for rapid loading and feeding of paintballs in a paintball marker comprises a receiver mountable on the marker, having an opening to receive and secure a magazine carrying paintballs. An ejection mechanism to clear a magazine from the opening may also be provided. The magazine comprises an outer shell that interacts with the receiver to secure the magazine, and holds an arming mechanism that is manipulated by twisting or pulling to selectively cover apertures in the outer shell to secure the paintballs within the magazine, or uncover the apertures to release the paintballs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Inventor: Michael Allan Isabelle
  • Dual bow sighting apparatus
    Patent number: 9772165
    Abstract: A dual bow sighting apparatus includes a mounting member configured for attachment to the archery bow. An upper sight assembly is coupled to an upper end of the mounting member at a predetermined vertical elevation, the upper sight assembly having an upper frame section and a pendulum sight pivotally coupled to the upper frame section. A lower sight assembly is coupled to a lower end of the mounting member and positioned at a vertically adjustable elevation relative to the upper sighting assembly, the lower sight assembly having a lower frame section and a vertical sight pin extending upwardly from the lower frame section. An elevation adjustment assembly is coupled to the mounting member and having a linkage in communication with the lower sight assembly such that actuation of the linkage by a user changes a vertical distance between the upper and lower sight assemblies, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Inventor: Ernest Scott Johnson
  • Stabilizer shock mount
    Patent number: 9766033
    Abstract: A stabilizer shock mount attachable to a bow stabilizer assists in quieting the stabilizer during the drawing of a bow and after the bow is fired. The stabilizer shock mount has a first end attachable to the bow and a second end attachable to the bow stabilizer. The stabilizer shock mount allows the bow stabilizer to flex such that the vibrations from the bow stabilizer will not be transferred back to the bow. Additionally, when drawing the bow, the stabilizer shock mount allows the bow stabilizer to achieve stillness more quickly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Inventor: Marcus Powell
  • Arrow quiver
    Patent number: 9766031
    Abstract: A combined stabilizer/quiver for a bow is provided that may store arrows and may also function as a stabilizer. The combined stabilizer/quiver may comprise a shaft that extends forward from the front side of a bow and functions as a stabilizer, and arrows may be disposed substantially parallel to the shaft and contribute to the stabilizing function. With two components combined into one, the bow has less weight, improved accuracy and precision, and greater versatility. Alternatively, a quiver is provided which is adapted to attach to a conventional stabilizer which is attached to a riser of a bow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: DEDtec, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel L. Evans
  • Cartridge loading mechanism of toy revolver
    Patent number: 9759503
    Abstract: A cartridge loading mechanism of a toy revolver includes a magazine, a cylinder, a cartridge drum and a driving element. When loading bullets, the cartridge loading mechanism may be removed to load the bullets. When firing a bullet, the cylinder may be rotated to provide a high simulation. When a bullet is fired, the cylinder and the cartridge drum are rotated together, and the magazine disposed in the cylinder and an inner magazine tube remain still and will not rotate with the cylinder, so that the inner magazine tube is aligned precisely with the barrel to improve the shooting accuracy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Kien Well Toy Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Shun-Chi Huang
  • Method and apparatus for aligning arrow nocks
    Patent number: 9759513
    Abstract: An alignment tool may be used with an arrow and a nock. The alignment tool may include a tool body, a connection member, and an opening. The alignment tool and nock may be rotatable with respect to the arrow when the nock is connected to the arrow and the connection member is connected to the nock to align the nock with respect to the arrow by aligning the opening in the tool with an arrow vane with the vane visible through the opening in the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Hunter's Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard L. Bednar, Michael J. Shaffer, Jacob A. Hout, Dean Mook
  • Arrow or bolt having a chemical shot indicator
    Patent number: 9759534
    Abstract: An arrow or bolt comprising of an indicator that will chemically indicate the fluids that have come into contact with the arrow as it has passed through the animal. The indicator may comprise a treated substrate that chemically reacts with bodily fluids of the animal as the arrow or bolt passes through the animal to provide an indication of the acidity thereof. The chemical indicator may be attached to the arrow allowing a user to reuse the arrow by simply removing a used indicator and replacing with an unused chemical indicator. Alternatively, a portion of the arrow or bolt may be provided with an absorptive neutral substrate on which a reusable chemical indicator dye could be applied. The substrate could be cleaned following use and the indicator dye reapplied to enable reuse of the arrow or bolt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Inventors: Deane Owen Elliott, Mark Rogers Davidson
  • Line puller for bowfishing bows
    Patent number: 9752845
    Abstract: A line puller attached to the limb adjustment bolts used for adjusting tension on high-performance bows is provided. The line puller may be shaped to facilitate capture of the line around an enlarged projection having a flared flanged that coaxes the line into an overlap configuration to cinch the line on a narrow winding portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: AMS, LLC
    Inventor: Jeff Braun
  • Disarm mechanism for a crossbow trigger
    Patent number: 9733041
    Abstract: A trigger mechanism for use in a crossbow having a bowstring, the trigger mechanism comprising a housing, a trigger lever at least partially received in the housing and pivotally mounted thereto, a sliding block comprising a recess formed in a first surface, and a bowstring catch pivotally mounted in the housing. The bowstring catch has a first end configured to retain the bowstring in the housing when the crossbow is in a cocked position, and a second end that is configured to engage with the trigger lever. The sliding block is moveable between a safety on first position that prevents the trigger lever from rotating, a safety off second position where the trigger lever may be rotated, and a disarm position where a second arm of the trigger lever is partially received in the sliding block recess and a first arm of the trigger lever disengages from the bowstring catch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Inventor: Bahram Khoshnood
  • Tip for archery arrows
    Patent number: 9726465
    Abstract: An aerodynamic tip for an archery arrow includes a nipple centered on the face of the tip and surrounded by projections at the outer diameter. Air striking the rounded ends of the projections is diverted toward the rounded end of the nipple. As the air is diverted by the nipple it flows into radial grooves along the side of the body of the tip, where it passes into the atmosphere, minimizing air resistance encountered by the tip as it traverses its flight path. On contact, the energy and mass is concentrated to the projections, causing immediate penetration of the target by the front portion of the tip, with the remainder of the tip following. After impact, the radial grooves channel blood away from the tip as it penetrates the flesh of the target, allowing the arrow to completely travel through the target, achieving a “through and through” shot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Inventor: Kirby Moore
  • Modular survival tool
    Patent number: 9726452
    Abstract: A modular survival tool including a tool body having a tomahawk axe selectively disposed on a top end thereof, a storage compartment therein, a pair of forward protrusions to which a pair of limb members forming a bow are selectively mounted for storage, a pair of angled rearward protrusions are disposed on a rear side of the tool body and the limb members attached thereto to form the bow, and a bow string attached to upper ends of the rearward protrusions. A modular arrow has connectable components stored within the storage compartment but assemble into an arrow for use with the bow. At least one arrow rest is disposed on one of a right side and a left side of the tool body to assist in aiming the arrow. A fire starting surface is disposed on a removable cap over the bottom end, which provides access to the storage compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Inventor: Alian Pequeno-Gimenez
  • Arrow rest
    Patent number: 9726453
    Abstract: An arrow rest that is rotated out of the flight path of an arrow when the arrow is shot. Rotating the arrow rest out of the flight path prevents disruption to the accuracy and speed of the arrow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Inventors: Brian H. Hamm, Christopher A. Hamm
  • Universal archery bow press
    Patent number: 9719750
    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: June 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Inventor: Georgios Gouramanis
  • Infant entertainment apparatus and system with two-way projection
    Patent number: 9717999
    Abstract: An infant entertainment apparatus is disclosed. The infant entertainment apparatus includes a housing with an internal cavity and a lens mechanism disposed within the internal cavity. The lens mechanism is configured to project light from the housing in a first direction when the housing is coupled to a mobile arm and the lens mechanism is configured to project light from the housing in a second direction when the housing is decoupled from the mobile arm. Thus, the infant entertainment apparatus may project light downwards into a crib or upwards away from a crib.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: John Thaddeus Smokowski, Michael Armbruster
  • Hinged archery sight for a bow for shooting arrows
    Patent number: 9714813
    Abstract: A hinged archery sight for a bow for shooting arrows includes an oval configured sight portion when the hinged archery sight is disposed in a substantially vertical position, and a substantially annular configuration when the hinged archery sight is disposed in a predetermined angular position corresponding to an archer's draw on the bow string. The hinged archery sight also includes hinged portion for pivotally securing the archery sight to a bow string. To maintain a predetermined optimum position of the hinged archery sight on the bow string, securing spikes are integrally joined to inner walls of bow string receiving recesses such that pointed ends of the securing spikes radially penetrate the bow string when the hinged archery sight is secured about the bow string.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Inventor: Alan J. Small
  • Laminated electroactive polymer bow
    Patent number: 9714809
    Abstract: An electronic recurve bow includes an electronic control riser having a body configured to be held in a hand of a user, wherein the body includes a power supply configured to provide operating power, a user input configured to receive a user selection of a draw weight for the bow, a controller configured to receive the user selection of the draw weight from the user input and configured to output electronic control signals in response to the user selection of the draw weight, and a pair of electronically controlled laminated electroactive polymer limbs coupled to the electronic control riser, wherein each limb comprises a base material and an electronically controllable material, wherein the electronically controllable material comprises a material having a variable stiffness in response to the output electronic control signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Inventor: Victor Bond
  • Bow for launching an arrow
    Patent number: 9714808
    Abstract: A bow for launching a projectile has a stock extending along a longitudinal axis and adapted for receiving the projectile. A biasing element has a traveling end and is biased in a direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis. A launcher has a traveling end adapted to engage the projectile for propelling the projectile in a forward direction. A launch system is mounted to the stock and has a leveraging component, the traveling end of the biasing element being coupled to the traveling end of the launcher through the launch system. Movement of the traveling end of the biasing element at a first rate from a cocked position to a released position during launch causes forward movement of the traveling end of the launcher at a second rate higher than the first rate, thereby launching the projectile from the stock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Inventor: Willard D. Carroll, Jr.
  • Collapsible and portable shape-sorting learning and development toy
    Patent number: 9713776
    Abstract: A multi-component collapsible and portable shape-sorting learning and development toy including a soft housing, an aperture plate element with a plurality of openings together with a matching number of blocks adapted to be inserted in the openings of the aperture plate element, a photographic display element, and a baby-safe mirror element. The toy and the individual component parts are adapted to a variety of uses for play.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Inventor: Dwight N Leung