Patents by Inventor Benjamin Mahan

Benjamin Mahan 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).

  • Publication number: 20260085902
    Abstract: A floorplate assembly with a tactile round-count indicator is disclosed. The assembly includes a floorplate, a tactile indicator, a plunger, and first and second spring elements. The floorplate is configured to be secured to a floor end of an ammunition magazine and includes a slot through which the tactile indicator moves between a retracted position and a protruding position. The plunger is operatively coupled to the tactile indicator and moves the tactile indicator to the protruding position when the plunger is depressed. The first spring element is configured to bias the tactile indicator toward the retracted position. The second spring element is configured to bias the plunger relative to the tactile indicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2025
    Publication date: March 26, 2026
    Applicant: Division Group, LLC
    Inventors: Trent Zimmer, Benjamin Mahan
  • Publication number: 20260024963
    Abstract: A power distribution hub is disclosed. The power distribution hub includes a housing having a concave back surface configured for attachment to a helmet and a mating interface configured for attachment of a shroud. An onboard power source is contained within the housing. A conductive interface is disposed on the mating interface and electrically connected to the onboard power source. The conductive interface is configured to supply power to a connected peripheral electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2025
    Publication date: January 22, 2026
    Applicant: Division Group, LLC
    Inventors: Trent Zimmer, Benjamin Mahan
  • Publication number: 20240421533
    Abstract: A tailcap assembly for a portable electronic device, such as a flashlight, and a complementary plug. The tailcap assembly includes a USB Type-C receptacle that allows other devices, such as a remote switch, to be connected. In some implementations, the USB Type-C receptacle is used to facilitate the delivery of power and/or the transmission of data to the portable electronic device. An example tailcap assembly comprises a USB Type-C receptacle accessible through an opening in the tailcap assembly. The opening is configured to receive and detachably retain a complementary plug inserted into the USB Type-C receptacle. The opening includes two contoured edges positioned opposite each other, between which a portion of the complementary plug is positioned when connected to the USB Type-C receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Inventors: Trent Zimmer, Benjamin Mahan
  • Patent number: 7900268
    Abstract: A ballistic face guard (100) for providing additional protection to a wearer's face and neck. A ballistic face guard (100) in combination with a ballistic visor (1000) for providing additional protection to a wearer's face, neck, and eyes. A ballistic face guard (100) in combination with a ballistic visor (1000) and a military helmet (140) for providing protection to a wearer's face, neck, eyes and head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Mahan Technical Design
    Inventor: Benjamin Mahan
  • Publication number: 20100205707
    Abstract: A ballistic face guard (100) for providing additional protection to a wearer's face and neck. A ballistic face guard (100) in combination with a ballistic visor (1000) for providing additional protection to a wearer's face, neck, and eyes. A ballistic face guard (100) in combination with a ballistic visor (1000) and a military helmet (140) for providing protection to a wearer's face, neck, eyes and head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2009
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventor: Benjamin Mahan
  • Patent number: 7631365
    Abstract: A ballistic face guard (100) for providing additional protection to a wearer's face and neck. A ballistic face guard (100) in combination with a ballistic visor (1000) for providing additional protection to a wearer's face, neck, and eyes. A ballistic face guard (100) in combination with a ballistic visor (1000) and a military helmet (140) for providing protection to a wearer's face, neck, eyes and head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Mahan Technical Design, LLC
    Inventor: Benjamin Mahan
  • Patent number: D1051068
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Inventors: Trent Zimmer, Benjamin Mahan
  • Patent number: D1051506
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Inventors: Trent Zimmer, Benjamin Mahan
  • Patent number: D1056793
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Inventors: Trent Zimmer, Benjamin Mahan
  • Patent number: D1071381
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Inventor: Benjamin Mahan
  • Patent number: D1074603
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2025
    Inventors: Trent Zimmer, Benjamin Mahan
  • Patent number: D1074912
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2025
    Inventors: Trent Zimmer, Benjamin Mahan
  • Patent number: D1086352
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2025
    Inventors: Trent Zimmer, Benjamin Mahan
  • Patent number: D1090232
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2024
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2025
    Inventors: Trent Zimmer, Benjamin Mahan
  • Patent number: D1095735
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2024
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2025
    Inventors: Trent Zimmer, Benjamin Mahan
  • Patent number: D1098355
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2025
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2025
    Inventors: Trent Zimmer, Benjamin Mahan
  • Patent number: D1108574
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2025
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2026
    Assignee: UNITY Tactical, LLC
    Inventors: Trent Zimmer, Benjamin Mahan
  • Patent number: D1123586
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2026
    Assignee: UNITY Tactical, LLC
    Inventors: Trent Zimmer, Benjamin Mahan
  • Patent number: D1125435
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2026
    Assignee: UNITY Tactical, LLC
    Inventors: Trent Zimmer, Benjamin Mahan