Patents by Inventor Curtis Taufman

Curtis Taufman 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: 20110074167
    Abstract: A door latching system for securing an armored door or window includes a latch assembly which is bolted to the interior of an armored door, a handle assembly which is welded to the exterior of the armored door and a strike plate which is welded to a vehicle structure or an armored side plate. The latch functions by moving an interior handle or an exterior handle in a rotary motion, which rotates a square key stock to which a cam is attached that retracts a latch. The latch is spring-loaded which allows the latch to extend to its original position when a handle is released. The springs also move the handles back to their original locations when released. When the door is shut the latch is pushed back by the strike plate, which moves the latch away from the cam, thus allowing the door to close and latch without movement of the handles. The strike plate has a roller mounted on it, which allows the latch to roll on it when the door is closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2007
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventors: Curtis Taufman, Anthony Piscitelli
  • Publication number: 20110000123
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a quick laser modification kit capable of being coupled to a weapon with a trigger. The kit can include a controller and a switch mechanism coupled to the controller. The switch mechanism is capable of being actuated through actuation of the trigger of the weapon. The kit can also include a mounting system and a laser coupled to the weapon via the mounting system. The laser is activated by the controller in one of a single pulse and multiple pulses when the switch mechanism is actuated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventors: Curtis Taufman, Robert D. Kselman, Brian Tepfer
  • Publication number: 20100281644
    Abstract: The present invention is a wiper arm extension subassembly which allows the use of the military vehicle's original equipment wiper motor and controls; and presumes that one or more anti-ballistic sheets, panes or panels having a thickness dimension not less than 0.5 inches in size are to be or have been installed in the vehicle. In its minimalist form, the present invention comprises only three component parts: (i) an extended flange; (ii) an extended crank arm; and (iii) an optionally present support bracket. In the preferred embodiments, the wiper arm extension subassembly will replace the original equipment flange of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2008
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventor: Curtis Taufman
  • Publication number: 20100242714
    Abstract: The present invention is an anti-ballistic egress window assembly which is penetration-resistant and will protect living subjects from a range and variety of moving projectiles traveling at speed, and from the effects of exploding and/or advancing solid fragments moving at high velocity. More specifically, the present invention will protect living human and animal subjects occupying a vehicle through the use of light-transmitting anti-ballistic windows, windshields, roofs and doors prepared from laminated constructs comprising multiple individual layers composed of asymmetric composite materials. These penetration-resistant assemblies will not only protect living subjects from high velocity projectiles and fragments in both civilian and combat situations, but also provide a means for egress from and/or ingress into the vehicle on-demand whenever and wherever needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2006
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventors: Anthony Piscitelli, Curtis Taufman