Patents by Inventor Curtis Smith

Curtis Smith 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: 11451700
    Abstract: A camera including first and second modules combinable to form the camera. The first module can be a camera module, and the second module can be a camera control module. In one embodiment, the camera module includes an image sensor, light source, and motion sensor, and the camera control module includes a power source receiver, camera control system, and image storage device port. The camera control module can be used separated from the camera module for functions such as viewing and editing images or camera settings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Ryan Varnum, Timothy S. Kinney, Kyle Martin, Curtis Smith, Matthew Kinamore, James Tayon
  • Publication number: 20220276034
    Abstract: An ammunition press for manufacturing or reloading ammunition cartridges. The ammunition press includes an adjustable shell holder for holding ammunition shells (sometimes called cases) of various sizes. A catch tray is provided for collecting spent primers or other debris. According to a user's preference, the ammunition press can be customized to provide an over-center actuated configuration or a non-over-center actuated configuration. A light is integrated with the press for illuminating the shell holder. Components of the press and associated methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2022
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventors: Timothy S. Kinney, James Tayon, Michael Cottrell, Dennis W. Cauley, JR., Justin Burke, Brian Steere, Kyle Martin, Anthony Vesich, Matthew Kinamore, Joel Yuodsnukis, Curtis Smith, Mark Dalton
  • Publication number: 20220268545
    Abstract: A shooting rest, components thereof, and associated methods. The shooting rest includes a frame, a forward firearm support connected to the frame, and a rear firearm support connected to the frame. The rear firearm support includes a stop configured to limit rearward movement of the firearm with respect to the frame when the firearm is fired. A liquid tank is supported by the frame and is configured to hold liquid to increase the effective mass of the shooting rest to reduce recoil felt by a shooter when the firearm is fired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Dennis W. Cauley, JR., James Tayon, Timothy S. Kinney, Michael Cottrell, Justin Burke, Brian Steere, Mark Dalton, Kyle Martin, Anthony Vesich, Matthew Kinamore, Curtis Smith, Joel Yuodsnukis
  • Publication number: 20220215740
    Abstract: A security enclosure, components thereof, and associated methods. In one embodiment, the security enclosure is sized and shaped to hold a firearm, and the security enclosure can include a monitor configured to communicate status information to a remote system or device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Brett Eckelkamp, Kyle Martin, Michael Cottrell, Brian Steere, James Tayon, Fernando Coviello, Tony Galbreath, Curtis Smith, Timothy S. Kinney, Matthew Kinamore, Anthony Vesich, Mark Dalton, Justin Burke, Dennis W. Cauley, JR., Seth Wheeler, Michael Lindsay, Ryan Varnum
  • Patent number: 11333461
    Abstract: A shooting rest, components thereof, and associated methods. The shooting rest includes a frame, a forward firearm support connected to the frame, and a rear firearm support connected to the frame. The rear firearm support includes a stop configured to limit rearward movement of the firearm with respect to the frame when the firearm is fired. A liquid tank is supported by the frame and is configured to hold liquid to increase the effective mass of the shooting rest to reduce recoil felt by a shooter when the firearm is fired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., James Tayon, Timothy S. Kinney, Michael Cottrell, Justin Burke, Brian Steere, Mark Dalton, Kyle Martin, Anthony Vesich, Matthew Kinamore, Curtis Smith, Joel Yuodsnukis
  • Publication number: 20220113105
    Abstract: A firearm mount, components thereof, and associated methods. The firearm can be configured for use with an AR-15 style firearm or other type of firearm. The firearm mount is adapted to securely hold the firearm assembly in position for cleaning, maintenance, and/or gunsmithing tasks. The firearm mount can include a lock configured to selectively lock and unlock a firearm assembly thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Justin Burke, James Tayon, Mike Lindsay, Matthew Kinamore, Curtis Smith, Jarrod Grove
  • Patent number: 11300394
    Abstract: An ammunition case trimmer, components thereof, and associated methods. The ammunition case trimmer includes a shroud and a cutter. The cutter is supported in the shroud by at least one rotational bearing. The shroud defines a case guide for receiving the case and guiding the case into engagement with a cutting head of the cutter. The shroud is rotatable with respect to the cutter about the axis of rotation. A proximal free end of the cutter is arranged with respect to the shroud to permit reception of the proximal free end in a chuck of a drill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Timothy S. Kinney, James Tayon, Michael Cottrell, Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., Justin Burke, Brian Steere, Kyle Martin, Anthony Vesich, Matthew Kinamore, Curtis Smith
  • Publication number: 20220081193
    Abstract: A knife case and associated components and methods. The knife case includes a case body and a plurality of holders. For example, the case may be configured to hold a plurality of blade components configured to be interchangeably mounted on a handle. The knife may be an electric knife, and the case can include a battery dock for holding a spare battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Inventors: Dennis W. Cauley, JR., James Tayon, Timothy S. Kinney, Matthew Kinamore, Curtis Smith, Mark Dalton, Chris Lang
  • Publication number: 20220078968
    Abstract: A broadcast spreader, components thereof, and associated methods. The broadcast spreader includes a hopper, a spinner, a motor for turning the spinner, and a material feeder configured to feed granular material from the hopper to the spinner. The broadcast spreader includes a material feeder adjustment actuator, a spinner speed control actuator, and a motor on/off actuator. A harness wearable by a person is configured to carry the broadcast spreader. A kit of interchangeable battery adaptors enables use of different brands or models of batteries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Inventors: Aaron Wood, Timothy S. Kinney, James Tayon, Seth Wheeler, Ryan Varnum, Matthew Kinamore, Curtis Smith
  • Patent number: 11274909
    Abstract: An ammunition press for manufacturing or reloading ammunition cartridges. The ammunition press includes an adjustable shell holder for holding ammunition shells (sometimes called cases) of various sizes. A catch tray is provided for collecting spent primers or other debris. According to a user's preference, the ammunition press can be customized to provide an over-center actuated configuration or a non-over-center actuated configuration. A light is integrated with the press for illuminating the shell holder. Components of the press and associated methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Timothy S. Kinney, James Tayon, Michael Cottrell, Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., Justin Burke, Brian Steere, Kyle Martin, Anthony Vesich, Matthew Kinamore, Joel Yuodsnukis, Curtis Smith, Mark Dalton
  • Publication number: 20220057183
    Abstract: An ammunition press for manufacturing or reloading ammunition cartridges. The ammunition press includes a slide bearing about which the ram of the ammunition press moves to provide smooth operation of the ammunition press. A configurable spent primer system is provided to enable a user to select how they want to collect spent primers or other debris from the ammunition press. According to a user's preference, the ammunition press can also be customized to provide a cam-over or non-cam-over sensation as the user operates the ammunition press. A light is integrated with the ammunition press for illuminating a shell holder that holds the ammunition shells (sometimes called cases). Components of the ammunition press and associated methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Shane Ball, Justin Burke, Michael Lindsay, Jarrod Grove, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Curtis Smith
  • Publication number: 20220049522
    Abstract: A post driver and remover for the installation and removal of posts includes a post receiver having a post receiver body having a driving end and an opposite driven end. The post receiver body defines a post receiving space having an open end adjacent the driven end and a closed end adjacent the driving end. The post receiving space is sized and shaped to receive an upper end portion of one of the posts. The post receiver body also has a first extractor and a second extractor. The first extractor receives a first post of a first cross-sectional size or shape, and the second extractor has a different size or shape from the first extractor to receive a second post of a second cross-sectional size or shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: Ryan Varnum, Timothy S. Kinney, Kyle Smith, Matthew Kinamore, James Tayon, Seth Wheeler, Aaron Wood, Jason Nickerson, Curtis Smith, Bryan Mach, Eric Smith
  • Publication number: 20220048175
    Abstract: A post driver for installing a post includes a post receiver. The post receiver has a post receiver body defining a post receiving space with an open end and an opposite closed end. The post receiving space is sized and shaped to receive an upper end portion of the post. The post receiver body has an outer surface. The post receiver includes a post receiver cover connected to the post receiver body and at least partially covering the outer surface of the post receiver body. A first handle is connected to the post receiver and a second handle is connected to the post receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: Ryan Varnum, Timothy S. Kinney, Seth Wheeler, Aaron Wood, James Tayon, Curtis Smith, Matthew Kinamore, Kyle Smith, Jason Nickerson, Bryan Mach, Eric Smith, Justin Murphy
  • Patent number: 11242726
    Abstract: Wellbore synthesis techniques are disclosed suitable for use in geothermal applications. Embodiments are provided where open hole drilled wellbores are sealed while drilling to form an impervious layer at the wellbore/formation interface. The techniques may be chemical, thermal, mechanical, biological and are fully intended to irreversibly damage the formation in terms of the permeability thereof. With the permeability negated, the wellbore may be used to create a closed loop surface to surface geothermal well operable in the absence of well casing for maximizing thermal transfer to a circulating working fluid. Formulations for the working and drilling fluids are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: Eavor Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Toews, Paul Cairns, Peter Andrews, Andrew Curtis-Smith, Jonathan Hale
  • Publication number: 20220034637
    Abstract: A bullet seating die for use with an ammunition press to seat a bullet in a case includes a die housing having an ammunition press mount for mounting the bullet seating die on the ammunition press. The die housing defines a bullet receiving space having an open end and a side window in communication with the bullet receiving space. The side window sized and shaped to permit the bullet to be inserted therethrough to position the bullet in the bullet receiving space. A seating stem is supported by the die housing. The seating stem is arranged to engage the bullet to press the bullet into the case when the ammunition press is operated. A spring biases the seating stem away from the open end of the bullet receiving space to permit the bullet to be inserted through the side window and into the bullet receiving space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: Justin Burke, James Tayon, Michael Lindsay, Matthew Kinamore, Curtis Smith, Jarrod Grove, Michael Cottrell
  • Publication number: 20220030838
    Abstract: A net for fishing or other purposes. The net includes a hoop frame connected to a pole by a yoke. The yoke defines sockets in which respective arms of the hoop frame and a distal end of the pole are received. Plugs in the arms of the hoop frame desirably prevent water from passing the plugs into the hoop frame. A plug in the distal end of the pole desirably prevents water from passing the plug into the pole. The yoke and plugs provide a robust connection of the hoop frame to the pole and help retain air in the hoop frame and pole for buoyancy of the net.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: Anthony Vesich, Dennis W. Cauley, JR., Timothy S. Kinney, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Mark Dalton, Justin Burke, Brian Steere, Matthew Kinamore, Curtis Smith
  • Patent number: 11231247
    Abstract: A firearm mount, components thereof, and associated methods. The firearm can be configured for use with an AR-15 style firearm or other type of firearm. The firearm mount is adapted to securely hold the firearm assembly in position for cleaning, maintenance, and/or gunsmithing tasks. The firearm mount can include a lock configured to selectively lock and unlock a firearm assembly thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Justin Burke, James Tayon, Mike Lindsay, Matthew Kinamore, Curtis Smith, Jarrod Grove
  • Publication number: 20220003459
    Abstract: Closed loop wellbore configurations with unrestricted geometry for accommodating irregular or challenging thermal gradients within a thermally productive formation are disclosed. A working fluid is utilized in the loop for extraction of thermal energy there from. The loop and the unrestricted geometry are achieved using magnetic ranging of independent drilling operations which intersect from an inlet well and outlet well to form an interconnecting segment. In conjunction with the directional drilling, conditioning operations are incorporated to condition the rock face, cool the entire system, activate the wellbore for treatment to optimize thermal transfer inter alia. The significant degree of freedom in wellbore configuration is further optimized by the absence of mechanical impediments such as casing or liners in the heat transfer areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2020
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: MATTHEW TOEWS, PAUL CAIRNS, DEREK RIDDELL, ANDREW CURTIS-SMITH, JONATHAN HALE
  • Patent number: D940267
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Timothy C. Kinney, James Tayon, Michael E. Cottrell, Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., Justin Burke, Brian Steere, Kyle Martin, Anthony Vesich, Seth Wheeler, Michael Lindsay, Ryan Varnum, Curtis Smith, Josh Neville, Mark Dalton, Matthew Kinamore
  • Patent number: D957906
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., James Tayon, Anthony Vesich, Matthew Kinamore, Josh Neville, Curtis Smith, Mark Dalton