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).
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Patent number: 8887707Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 12, 2013Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: MTM Molded Products CompanyInventors: Allen J. Minneman, Steven W. Minneman
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Publication number: 20130319386Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: MTM MOLDED PRODUCTS COMPANYInventors: Allen J. Minneman, Steven W. Minneman
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Patent number: 8539939Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 30, 2010Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: M T M Molded Products CompanyInventors: Allen J. Minneman, Steven W. Minneman
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Publication number: 20110100345Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2010Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: MTM MOLDED PRODUCTS COMPANYInventors: Allen J. Minneman, Steven W. Minneman
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Publication number: 20020149240Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2001Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventors: Steven W. Minneman, Allen J. Minneman
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Patent number: 5860534Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 18, 1995Date of Patent: January 19, 1999Assignee: MTM Molded Products CompanyInventors: Allen J. Minneman, Steven W. Minneman
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Patent number: 5553717Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 17, 1993Date of Patent: September 10, 1996Assignee: MTM Molded Products CompanyInventors: Steven W. Minneman, Allen J. Minneman
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Patent number: D454437Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2001Date of Patent: March 19, 2002Assignee: MTM Molded Products CompanyInventors: Steven W. Minneman, Allen J. Minneman
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Patent number: D622804Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2009Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: MTM Molded Products CompanyInventor: Allen J. Minneman
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Patent number: D362484Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 1993Date of Patent: September 19, 1995Assignee: MTM Molded Products CompanyInventors: Steven W. Minneman, Allen J. Minneman
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Patent number: D373696Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 1994Date of Patent: September 17, 1996Assignee: MTM Molded Products CompanyInventor: Allen J. Minneman