Patents by Inventor Ben Maki

Ben Maki 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: 7284546
    Abstract: A glove for use in archery with a bow string release mechanism includes a finger section and a base section. The finger section includes a series of finger and thumb sheaths. The base section has an upper edge connected to the finger section and a lower edge defining an opening, and includes a palm portion having a first recession extending from the opening toward the finger section and a back portion opposite said palm portion, the back portion having a second recession extending from the opening toward the finger section. A connecting strap is affixed to the base section proximate the opening, with the connecting strap having a length to extend around the base section and close the first recession for secure and comfortable engagement of the bow string release mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Russell Corporation
    Inventors: Ben Maki, Eric Gilmore, Clay White
  • Publication number: 20050081838
    Abstract: A glove for use in archery with a bow string release mechanism includes a finger section and a base section. The finger section includes a series of finger and thumb sheaths. The base section has an upper edge connected to the finger section and a lower edge defining an opening, and includes a palm portion having a first recession extending from the opening toward the finger section and a back portion opposite said palm portion, the back portion having a second recession extending from the opening toward the finger section. A connecting strap is affixed to the base section proximate the opening, with the connecting strap having a length to extend around the base section and close the first recession for secure and comfortable engagement of the bow string release mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2004
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Inventors: Ben Maki, Eric Gilmore, Clay White