Patents by Inventor Christopher A. Rager

Christopher A. Rager 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: 7682271
    Abstract: An arrowhead assembly and a method for assembling an arrowhead are provided. The arrowhead of the disclosure is secured to an inside portion of the arrow shaft and the outside portion of the arrow shaft. In some embodiments the arrow tip threads into an insert that is secured within the tip of the arrowhead. Also, in some embodiments, a sleeve extends over the end of the arrow shaft and is radially compressed onto the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Bear Archery, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher A. Rager
  • Publication number: 20090235540
    Abstract: A bow sight having a support structure, and two or more vertically aligned vertical pins connected to the support structure is provided. At least two of the vertical pins include a sight point. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a bow sight having a support structure connected to two or more sight points is provided. The two or more sight points are rotationally adjustable such that they can be rotated into vertical alignment. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a bow sight having a support structure, a sight point connected to the support structure, and a dampener is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventor: Christopher A. Rager
  • Patent number: 7549230
    Abstract: A bow sight having a support structure, and two or more vertically aligned vertical pins connected to the support structure is provided. At least two of the vertical pins include a sight point. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a bow sight having a support structure connected to two or more sight points is provided. The two or more sight points are rotationally adjustable such that they can be rotated into vertical alignment. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a bow sight having a support structure, a sight point connected to the support structure, and a dampener is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: Bear Archery, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher A. Rager
  • Patent number: 7343686
    Abstract: A bow sight having a support structure, and two or more vertically aligned vertical pins connected to the support structure is provided. At least two of the vertical pins include a sight point. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a bow sight having a support structure connected to two or more sight points is provided. The two or more sight points are rotationally adjustable such that they can be rotated into vertical alignment. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a bow sight having a support structure, a sight point connected to the support structure, and a dampener is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Bear Archery, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher A. Rager
  • Patent number: 7311099
    Abstract: A drop-away arrow rest having an arrow support arm that drops in a straight, non-pivotal and non-rotational path. The arrow rest that has an arrow support arm that lifts the arrow, from a first, relaxed, position to a second, actuated, position when the archer draws the bowstring. Upon release of the bowstring, the arrow support arm drops, with vertical, non-rotational and non-pivotal movement, in a straight line, to return to its relaxed state. Actuation and release of the arrow support arm is accomplished by an attachment to the bowstring, such as a cord, and by a biasing means. The arrow rest includes various adjustment means that allow lateral and/or horizontal positioning of the arrow in relation to the bow handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Bear Archery, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher A. Rager
  • Patent number: 7275328
    Abstract: A mount for a bow sight which includes a vertical adjust mechanism at a second end which is actuated by a rotation of a shaft extending toward an opposing first end. The mount includes a central support which is configured to mount to a bow. Vertical adjustment of the bow sight is accomplished by rotation of a rear end of a shaft extending from the first end of the mount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Bear Archery, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher A. Rager
  • Patent number: 7275329
    Abstract: The invention relates to an archery device having a part or component is injection molded; the part is injection molded metal, ceramic, or composite material. A sight pin for a bow sight is a part that is especially suited for being injection mold. Injection molding of metal, ceramic or composite sight pins allows for various cross-sectional shapes and areas for the pin along its length. The injection molded sight pin can be a vertically extending pin or a horizontally positioned pin, and multiple pins may be configured for viewing in a straight line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Bear Archery, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher A. Rager
  • Patent number: 7243432
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a bow sight that is constructed to automatically compensate for arrow drop when the elevation of the target and the shooter is varied. In one embodiment, the bow sight includes a frame having an upper portion and a lower portion that cooperate to define a target viewing opening, the lower portion of the frame including a sight pin support that is pivotally movable relative to the upper portion of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Bear Archery, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher A. Rager
  • Patent number: 7200944
    Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a method of targeting. The method includes positioning a sight point so that the sight point can be used to shoot targets located at different positions relative to the shooter. Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a sighting arrangement for facilitating the practice of the above-identified method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: Trophy Ridge, LLC
    Inventor: Christopher A. Rager
  • Patent number: 7159325
    Abstract: A bow sight having a support structure, and two or more vertically aligned vertical pins connected to the support structure is provided. At least two of the vertical pins include a sight point. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a bow sight having a support structure connected to two or more sight points is provided. The two or more sight points are rotationally adjustable such that they can be rotated into vertical alignment. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a bow sight having a support structure, a sight point connected to the support structure, and a dampener is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: Trophy Ridge, LLC
    Inventor: Christopher A. Rager
  • Patent number: 7103981
    Abstract: The invention relates to an archery device having a part or component is injection molded; the part is injection molded metal, ceramic, or composite material. A sight pin for a bow sight is a part that is especially suited for being injection mold. Injection molding of metal, ceramic or composite sight pins allows for various cross-sectional shapes and areas for the pin along its length. The injection molded sight pin can be a vertically extending pin or a horizontally positioned pin, and multiple pins may be configured for viewing in a straight line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Trophy Ridge, LLC
    Inventor: Christopher A. Rager
  • Patent number: 7036234
    Abstract: A bow sight having a support structure, and at least one pin connected to the support structure, the pin having a sight point. The support structure can be movably connected to a mounting base for attachment to a bow. The support structure is movable from a first position to a second position, thus changing the position of the pin in respect to the archer. In a preferred embodiment, when in the first position, the pin extends vertically and when in the second position, the pin extends horizontally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Trophy Ridge, LLC
    Inventor: Christopher A. Rager
  • Patent number: 7000327
    Abstract: A bow sight having a vertical pin and a sight point pivotally connected to the bow, the pin and sight point being vertically and laterally adjustable. The bow sight includes a structure, pivotal in relation to a bow handle. The pivotal structure may be pivotally connected to a stationary structure, which is fixedly attached or connected to a bow handle. The moveable nature of the pivotal structure provides compensation for changes in targeting distance due to changing the position of the bow. Additionally, various features provide vertical and lateral adjustment of the sight points. The bow sight of the present invention accommodates for changes in shooting angle without having to manually readjust the sight points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: Trophy Ridge, LLC
    Inventor: Christopher A. Rager
  • Patent number: 6986273
    Abstract: A hydroforming apparatus for concurrently performing two or more hydroforming operations includes a frame that is sized to support hydroforming dies in a stacked relationship. Each of the dies includes a pair of cooperating die sections having respective recesses that define a die cavity. Guide pins and actuating cylinders, attached to platens on which the die section are supported, move in coordination with a ram and assist in moving die sections that are distant from the ram. When the die cavities are opened, hollow tubular blanks are inserted between the spaced apart die sections of the first and second die. Next, the ram and the support mechanism move such that the pairs of cooperating die sections of the first and second dies engage one another. End feed cylinders are then moved laterally into engagement with the end the tubular blanks to facilitate the filling thereof with a hydroforming fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Assignee: Dana Corporation
    Inventor: Christopher A. Rager
  • Patent number: 6957845
    Abstract: A vehicle frame assembly comprises a hydroformed vertical member (e.g., b-pillar), a hydroformed longitudinal member (e.g., roof rail), and a cross member with a transition flange wrapping above or below the longitudinal member. The transition flange provides rounded corners to enhance the door seal feature. In the preferred embodiment, the transition flange may be integrally formed as part of a stamped cross member or may be a separately formed transition bracket member attached to the cross member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Assignee: Dana Corporation
    Inventor: Christopher A. Rager
  • Patent number: 6908024
    Abstract: A method is performed for permanently attaching framing structural members to an underbody of an automotive vehicle. An underbody structural member including one or more cross members and a plurality of metallic structural members are provided at a workstation. The underbody structural member is aligned to the plurality of metallic structural members at the workstation. The assembled underbody structural member and the plurality of metallic structural members are permanently and simultaneously secured at the workstation using magnet pulse welding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2005
    Assignee: Dana Corporation
    Inventors: Samuel V. Martin, Christopher A. Rager, Scott M. McGill
  • Patent number: 6892462
    Abstract: A bow sight having a support structure, and two or more vertically aligned vertical pins connected to the support structure is provided. At least two of the vertical pins include a sight point. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a bow sight having a support structure connected to two or more sight points is provided. The two or more sight points are rotationally adjustable such that they can be rotated into vertical alignment. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a bow sight having a support structure, a sight point connected to the support structure, and a dampener is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: Trophy Ridge, LLC
    Inventor: Christopher A. Rager
  • Publication number: 20040255630
    Abstract: A hydroforming apparatus for concurrently performing two or more hydroforming operations includes a frame that is sized to support hydroforming dies in a stacked relationship. Each of the dies includes a pair of cooperating die sections having respective recesses that define a die cavity. Guide pins and actuating cylinders, attached to platens on which the die section are supported, move in coordination with a ram and assist in moving die sections that are distant from the ram. When the die cavities are opened, hollow tubular blanks are inserted between the spaced apart die sections of the first and second die. Next, the ram and the support mechanism move such that the pairs of cooperating die sections of the first and second dies engage one another. End feed cylinders are then moved laterally into engagement with the end the tubular blanks to facilitate the filling thereof with a hydroforming fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2003
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventor: Christopher A. Rager
  • Patent number: D505477
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Inventor: Christopher A. Rager
  • Patent number: D527787
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Inventor: Christopher A. Rager