Patents by Inventor Adam J. Birk

Adam J. Birk has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11959732
    Abstract: A target turner and associated components and methods. The target turner is configured to hold a target to be shot by a shooter. The target turner is configured to hold the target in a shooting orientation for being shot by the shooter and in a non-shooting orientation for hiding a face of the target from the user. A turning assembly of the target turner includes a crank wheel and two turning wheels. The crank wheel drives the first turning wheel for turning the target toward the non-shooting orientation and drives the second turning wheel for turning the target toward the shooting orientation. A target support of the target turner is configured to disconnect from the turning assembly to avoid damage to the turning assembly if outside force is applied to the target support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Michael Cottrell, Adam J. Birk, Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., Timothy S. Kinney, Michael Poehlman, James Gianladis
  • Patent number: 11009306
    Abstract: A shooting rest and associated methods. The shooting rest includes a forward support and a rear support both supported by a frame. The forward support is configured to clamp a forward portion of the firearm and permit rotation of the firearm with respect to the frame about a pitch axis to adjust a vertical aim of the firearm and about a yaw axis to adjust a horizontal aim of the firearm. The rear support includes a platform positioned to support a bottom of a trigger hand grip portion of the firearm. The platform is adjustable in elevation to adjust the vertical aim of the firearm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: AOB PRODUCTS COMPANY
    Inventors: Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., James Tayon, Michael Cottrell, Timothy S. Kinney, James Gianladis, Michael Poehlman, Mark Dalton, Joel Yuodsnukis, Matthew Kinamore, Adam J. Birk, Justin Burke, Anthony Vesich
  • Patent number: 10830547
    Abstract: A loader for loading ammunition into a magazine for a firearm. The loader may be universal in that it is capable of loading various types of ammunition cartridges into various types of magazines. A magazine well of the loader can accept magazines of various sizes for loading the magazines with cartridges. A cartridge driver of the loader drives the cartridges into the magazine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Michael Cottrell, James Gianladis, Adam J. Birk, Michael Poehlman, Timothy S. Kinney
  • Publication number: 20200240739
    Abstract: A shooting rest and associated methods. The shooting rest includes a forward support and a rear support both supported by a frame. The forward support is configured to clamp a forward portion of the firearm and permit rotation of the firearm with respect to the frame about a pitch axis to adjust a vertical aim of the firearm and about a yaw axis to adjust a horizontal aim of the firearm. The rear support includes a platform positioned to support a bottom of a trigger hand grip portion of the firearm. The platform is adjustable in elevation to adjust the vertical aim of the firearm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Dennis W. Cauley, JR., James Tayon, Michael Cottrell, Timothy S. Kinney, James Gianladis, Michael Poehlman, Mark Dalton, Joel Yuodsnukis, Matthew Kinamore, Adam J. Birk, Justin Burke, Anthony Vesich
  • Publication number: 20200217628
    Abstract: A target turner and associated components and methods. The target turner is configured to hold a target to be shot by a shooter. The target turner is configured to hold the target in a shooting orientation for being shot by the shooter and in a non-shooting orientation for hiding a face of the target from the user. A turning assembly of the target turner includes a crank wheel and two turning wheels. The crank wheel drives the first turning wheel for turning the target toward the non-shooting orientation and drives the second turning wheel for turning the target toward the shooting orientation. A target support of the target turner is configured to disconnect from the turning assembly to avoid damage to the turning assembly if outside force is applied to the target support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2019
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: Michael Cottrell, Adam J. Birk, Dennis W. Cauley, JR., Timothy S. Kinney, Michael Poehlman, James Gianladis
  • Patent number: 10641566
    Abstract: A loader for loading ammunition into a magazine for a handgun. The loader may be universal in that it is capable of loading various types of ammunition cartridges into various types of magazines. A cartridge driver of the loader drives the cartridges into the magazine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Cottrell, James Gianladis, Adam J. Birk, Michael Poehlman, Tim Kinney
  • Publication number: 20200033087
    Abstract: A loader for loading ammunition into a magazine for a handgun. The loader may be universal in that it is capable of loading various types of ammunition cartridges into various types of magazines. A cartridge driver of the loader drives the cartridges into the magazine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Michael Cottrell, James Gianladis, Adam J. Birk, Michael Poehlman, Tim Kinney
  • Patent number: 10514225
    Abstract: A shooting rest and associated methods. The shooting rest includes a forward support and a rear support both supported by a frame. The forward support is configured to clamp a forward portion of the firearm and permit rotation of the firearm with respect to the frame about a pitch axis to adjust a vertical aim of the firearm and about a yaw axis to adjust a horizontal aim of the firearm. The rear support includes a platform positioned to support a bottom of a trigger hand grip portion of the firearm. The platform is adjustable in elevation to adjust the vertical aim of the firearm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., James Tayon, Michael Cottrell, Timothy Kinney, James Gianladis, Michael Poehlman, Mark Dalton, Joel Yuodsnukis, Matthew Kinamore, Adam J. Birk, Justin Burke, Anthony Vesich
  • Publication number: 20190219353
    Abstract: A shooting rest and associated methods. The shooting rest includes a forward support and a rear support both supported by a frame. The forward support is configured to clamp a forward portion of the firearm and permit rotation of the firearm with respect to the frame about a pitch axis to adjust a vertical aim of the firearm and about a yaw axis to adjust a horizontal aim of the firearm. The rear support includes a platform positioned to support a bottom of a trigger hand grip portion of the firearm. The platform is adjustable in elevation to adjust the vertical aim of the firearm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2018
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., James Tayon, Michael Cottrell, Timothy Kinney, James Gianladis, Michael Poehlman, Mark Dalton, Joel Yuodsnukis, Matthew Kinamore, Adam J. Birk, Justin Burke, Anthony Vesich
  • Patent number: 10330411
    Abstract: A loader for loading ammunition into a magazine for a handgun. The loader may be universal in that it is capable of loading various types of ammunition cartridges into various types of magazines. A cartridge driver of the loader drives the cartridges into the magazine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Cottrell, James Gianladis, Adam J. Birk, Michael Poehlman, Tim Kinney
  • Publication number: 20190154376
    Abstract: A loader for loading ammunition into a magazine for a firearm. The loader may be universal in that it is capable of loading various types of ammunition cartridges into various types of magazines. A magazine well of the loader can accept magazines of various sizes for loading the magazines with cartridges. A cartridge driver of the loader drives the cartridges into the magazine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Cottrell, James Gianladis, Adam J. Birk, Michael Poehlman, Timothy S. Kinney
  • Patent number: 10175017
    Abstract: A loader for loading ammunition into a magazine for a firearm. The loader may be universal in that it is capable of loading various types of ammunition cartridges into various types of magazines. A magazine well of the loader can accept magazines of various sizes for loading the magazines with cartridges. A cartridge driver of the loader drives the cartridges into the magazine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Cottrell, James Gianladis, Adam J. Birk, Michael Poehlman, Tim Kinney
  • Patent number: 10139186
    Abstract: Trigger pull force gauge and methods of use. The trigger pull force gauge includes a housing and an arm extending therefrom. The trigger pull force gauge can include a load cell located at a distal portion of the arm spaced from the housing. The arm can be movable with respect to the housing for selectively positioning the arm in a deployed position and a stowed position with respect to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Battenfield Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Cottrell, Michael Poehlman, James Gianladis, Adam J. Birk
  • Publication number: 20170205181
    Abstract: Trigger pull force gauge and methods of use. The trigger pull force gauge includes a housing and an arm extending therefrom. The trigger pull force gauge can include a load cell located at a distal portion of the arm spaced from the housing. The arm can be movable with respect to the housing for selectively positioning the arm in a deployed position and a stowed position with respect to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Cottrell, Michael Poehlman, James Gianladis, Adam J. Birk
  • Patent number: 9702653
    Abstract: Shooting rests and associated methods of manufacture and use. A rear support of a shooting rest includes a stop configured to inhibit rearward movement of a firearm when the firearm is supported on the rest and fired. The stop supports a recoil pad for cushioning recoil of the firearm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., James Gianladis, Adam J. Birk, Matthew Kinamore, Michael Poehlman
  • Patent number: 9664473
    Abstract: A handle for manipulating a firearm rod, such as a firearm cleaning rod, and methods of using same. The handle is selectively movable along the length of the rod to desired positions along the length of the rod. The handle can be releasably secured to the rod at the desired positions. When the handle is releasably secured to the rod, the rod can rotate with respect to a body of the handle about the longitudinal axis of the rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Poehlman, James Tayon, Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., Michael Cottrell, Tim Kinney, Matthew Kinamore, James Gianladis, Adam J. Birk
  • Patent number: 9664489
    Abstract: A hand deprimer for removing a spent primer from an ammunition case. The deprimer is universal in that it is readily adjustable to remove spent primers from a wide variety of sizes and types of cases. The deprimer is configured for securing cases of various sizes and types in operative alignment with features that eject the primer from the base of the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Poehlman, James Tayon, Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., Michael Cottrell, Tim Kinney, Matthew Kinamore, James Gianladis, Adam J. Birk
  • Patent number: 9644931
    Abstract: Ammunition case priming tool, associated components, and methods of use. The priming tool can be adjustable to adjust a primer seating depth in the ammunition case. An actuation mechanism includes an actuator and a primer driver drivable by the actuator for seating the primer in the case. A stop engages the primer driver to limit travel of a priming head in a priming direction to determine seating depth of the primer. The priming tool can be configured for the priming head to return to a consistent home position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., Michael Cottrell, Jeremy Harvey, Glenn He, Tim Kinney, Michael Poehlman, James Tayon, James Gianladis, Adam J. Birk, Matthew Kinamore
  • Publication number: 20170102203
    Abstract: Shooting rests and associated methods of manufacture and use. A rear support of a shooting rest includes a stop configured to inhibit rearward movement of a firearm when the firearm is supported on the rest and fired. The stop supports a recoil pad for cushioning recoil of the firearm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventors: Dennis W. Cauley, JR., James Gianladis, Adam J. Birk, Matthew Kinamore, Michael Poehlman
  • Publication number: 20170051991
    Abstract: A loader for loading ammunition into a magazine for a handgun. The loader may be universal in that it is capable of loading various types of ammunition cartridges into various types of magazines. A cartridge driver of the loader drives the cartridges into the magazine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Cottrell, James Gianladis, Adam J. Birk, Michael Poehlman, Tim Kinney