Patents by Inventor Allen J. Minneman

Allen J. Minneman 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: 8887707
    Abstract: A hand held disk thrower consisting of a pivoting extended arm and launching head connected to a gripping handle that allows a wide ratios secondary action. The throwing head and arm section are designed to grip the clay target in a semicircular channeled head that offers some resistance to releasing. The arm is lengthened and arched to create both drag and centrifugal force. The launch head and arm section are attached to the handle by a pivoting joint that allows for free or flopping movement of head arm section. The combination head and launch arm and handle are constructed of a semi-rigid plastic. The thrower is designed to release a spinning disk when swung in an arc by the person grasping the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: MTM Molded Products Company
    Inventors: Allen J. Minneman, Steven W. Minneman
  • Publication number: 20130319386
    Abstract: A hand held disk thrower consisting of a pivoting extended arm and launching head connected to a gripping handle that allows a wide ratios secondary action. The throwing head and arm section are designed to grip the clay target in a semicircular channeled head that offers some resistance to releasing. The arm is lengthened and arched to create both drag and centrifugal force. The launch head and arm section are attached to the handle by a pivoting joint that allows for free or flopping movement of head arm section. The combination head and launch arm and handle are constructed of a semi-ridged plastic. The thrower is designed to release a spinning disk when swung in an arc by the person grasping the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: MTM MOLDED PRODUCTS COMPANY
    Inventors: Allen J. Minneman, Steven W. Minneman
  • Patent number: 8539939
    Abstract: A hand held disk thrower consisting of a pivoting extended arm and launching head connected to a gripping handle that allows a wide ratios secondary action. The throwing head and arm section are designed to grip the clay target in a semicircular channeled head that offers some resistance to releasing. The arm is lengthened and arched to create both drag and centrifugal force. The launch head and arm section are attached to the handle by a pivoting joint that allows for free or flopping movement of head arm section. The combination head and launch arm and handle are constructed of a semi-ridged plastic. The thrower is designed to release a spinning disk when swung in an arc by the person grasping the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: M T M Molded Products Company
    Inventors: Allen J. Minneman, Steven W. Minneman
  • Publication number: 20110100345
    Abstract: A hand held disk thrower consisting of a pivoting extended arm and launching head connected to a gripping handle that allows a wide ratios secondary action. The throwing head and arm section are designed to grip the clay target in a semicircular channeled head that offers some resistance to releasing. The arm is lengthened and arched to create both drag and centrifugal force. The launch head and arm section are attached to the handle by a pivoting joint that allows for free or flopping movement of head arm section. The combination head and launch arm and handle are constructed of a semi-ridged plastic. The thrower is designed to release a spinning disk when swung in an arc by the person grasping the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: MTM MOLDED PRODUCTS COMPANY
    Inventors: Allen J. Minneman, Steven W. Minneman
  • Publication number: 20020149240
    Abstract: This invention relates to a hunting seat having a plurality of apertures for receiving hunting shells and a substantially elongated aperture for carrying the seat. The seat has a support surface that is angled at a predetermined angle to cause a user to be situated in a comfortable and ready position. The seat is lightweight and includes a shoulder strap or other device for easy transportation to, for example, a deer stand, duck blind, or a camp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2001
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Inventors: Steven W. Minneman, Allen J. Minneman
  • Patent number: 5860534
    Abstract: This invention provides a method and apparatus for conveniently organizing weapon articles, such as rifles, shotguns, pistols, bows, arrows, ammunition, ammunition holders, eye and ear protection, muzzle loading equipment, tools and the like for use outdoors. The organizer comprises a tray member having a plurality of organizing areas for receiving one or more of the weapon articles. The tray member also comprises a plurality of notched areas and a slotted member having a slot for supporting, for example, rifles and a gun cleaner, respectively. The tray member is mounted on an I-shaped support which has a rung or engaging member towards a planting end thereof to facilitate forcing at least one spike located on the planting end into the ground. The organizer enables a shooter or archer to organize and support weapon articles at any desired location a predetermined distance above the ground to make it convenient and easy for them to shoot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1999
    Assignee: MTM Molded Products Company
    Inventors: Allen J. Minneman, Steven W. Minneman
  • Patent number: 5553717
    Abstract: This invention provides a method and apparatus for conveniently organizing weapon articles, such as rifles, shotguns, pistols, bows, arrows, ammunition, ammunition holders, eye and ear protection, muzzle loading equipment, tools, and the like for use outdoors. The organizer comprises a tray member having a plurality of organizing areas for receiving one or more of the weapon articles. The tray member also comprises a plurality of notched areas and a slotted member having a slot for supporting, for example, rifles and a gun cleaner, respectively. The tray member is mounted on an I-shaped support which has a rung or engaging member towards a planting end thereof to facilitate forcing at least spike located on the planting end into the ground. The organizer enables a shooter or archer to organize and support weapon articles at any desired location a predetermined distance above the ground to make it convenient and easy for them to shoot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1996
    Assignee: MTM Molded Products Company
    Inventors: Steven W. Minneman, Allen J. Minneman
  • Patent number: D454437
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Assignee: MTM Molded Products Company
    Inventors: Steven W. Minneman, Allen J. Minneman
  • Patent number: D622804
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: MTM Molded Products Company
    Inventor: Allen J. Minneman
  • Patent number: D362484
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1995
    Assignee: MTM Molded Products Company
    Inventors: Steven W. Minneman, Allen J. Minneman
  • Patent number: D373696
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1996
    Assignee: MTM Molded Products Company
    Inventor: Allen J. Minneman