Patents by Inventor Chad N. Van Brunt

Chad N. Van Brunt 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: 11592660
    Abstract: A binocular adapter including a base and a receiver joined together by a stanchion arm. The receiver being configured to receive a binocular stem in a stem aperture defined by a receiver head. The receiver head configured to rotate relative to a receiver stanchion. The binocular stem including a first and a second end. The first end including a connector configured to connect to a binocular. The second end, distal to the first end, including a stem extension configured to be received by the stem aperture. The second end further including a groove configured to be received in a spring clip disposed on the receiver stanchion for retaining the binocular stem. The receiver head including a fastener for securing the binocular stem within the stem aperture while it is engaged in the spring clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Bushnell Inc.
    Inventors: Travis C. Overfelt, Chad N. Van Brunt
  • Patent number: 11428895
    Abstract: A selectable fixed-focus binocular that is highly functional and simple to operate for the end consumers. The binocular combines the close and fine focusing advantages of a traditional binocular with the ease of use offered in a fixed-focus or focus-free style unit to make a versatile, user-selectable focus style binocular. The end-user can use the binocular in a typical, manual focus mode or manipulate the control knob to transition for use as a simple, fixed-focus unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Bushnell Inc.
    Inventors: Travis C. Overfelt, Chad N. Van Brunt, Jacob C. VanBecelaere
  • Publication number: 20210373315
    Abstract: A binocular adapter including a base and a receiver joined together by a stanchion arm. The receiver being configured to receive a binocular stem in a stem aperture defined by a receiver head. The receiver head configured to rotate relative to a receiver stanchion. The binocular stem including a first and a second end. The first end including a connector configured to connect to a binocular. The second end, distal to the first end, including a stem extension configured to be received by the stem aperture. The second end further including a groove configured to be received in a spring clip disposed on the receiver stanchion for retaining the binocular stem. The receiver head including a fastener for securing the binocular stem within the stem aperture while it is engaged in the spring clip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicant: BUSHNELL INC.
    Inventors: Travis C. OVERFELT, Chad N. VAN BRUNT
  • Patent number: 11048073
    Abstract: A binocular adapter including a base and a receiver joined together by a stanchion arm. The receiver being configured to receive a binocular stem in a stem aperture defined by a receiver head. The receiver head configured to rotate relative to a receiver stanchion. The binocular stem including a first and a second end. The first end including a connector configured to connect to a binocular. The second end, distal to the first end, including a stem extension configured to be received by the stem aperture. The second end further including a groove configured to be received in a spring clip disposed on the receiver stanchion for retaining the binocular stem. The receiver head including a fastener for securing the binocular stem within the stem aperture while it is engaged in the spring clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: BUSHNELL, INC.
    Inventors: Travis C. Overfelt, Chad N. Van Brunt
  • Publication number: 20200333579
    Abstract: A binocular adapter including a base and a receiver joined together by a stanchion arm. The receiver being configured to receive a binocular stem in a stem aperture defined by a receiver head. The receiver head configured to rotate relative to a receiver stanchion. The binocular stem including a first and a second end. The first end including a connector configured to connect to a binocular. The second end, distal to the first end, including a stem extension configured to be received by the stem aperture. The second end further including a groove configured to be received in a spring clip disposed on the receiver stanchion for retaining the binocular stem. The receiver head including a fastener for securing the binocular stem within the stem aperture while it is engaged in the spring clip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2019
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Applicant: BUSHNELL INC.
    Inventors: Travis C. Overfelt, Chad N. Van Brunt
  • Publication number: 20200132961
    Abstract: A selectable fixed-focus binocular that is highly functional and simple to operate for the end consumers. The binocular combines the close and fine focusing advantages of a traditional binocular with the ease of use offered in a fixed-focus or focus-free style unit to make a versatile, user-selectable focus style binocular. The end-user can use the binocular in a typical, manual focus mode or manipulate the control knob to transition for use as a simple, fixed-focus unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: BUSHNELL INC.
    Inventors: Travis C. Overfelt, Chad N. Van Brunt, Jake C. Vanbecelaere
  • Patent number: D900906
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: BUSHNELL INC.
    Inventors: Travis C. Overfelt, Chad N. Van Brunt