Patents by Inventor Daniel E. Ellgass

Daniel E. Ellgass 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: 9097491
    Abstract: An adjustable mechanism for an archery sight is characterized by a unique elevation and tension adjustment assemblies which allow a user to quickly and easily set the sight for optimum performance. The mechanism includes an elevation bar having an elevation carriage connected therewith for sliding movement along the bar in a first direction. A windage carriage is connected with the elevation carriage for movement in a second direction, and a sight is connected with the windage carriage. The elevation bar includes a drive screw and the elevation carriage includes a uniquely configured nut releasably connected with the drive screw so that the elevation carriage can be quickly displaced relative to the elevation bar. Tension adjustment between the elevation carriage and the elevation bar is provided by a unique adjustable cam and gib assembly operable by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Inventors: Gregory E. Summers, Daniel E. Ellgass
  • Publication number: 20150082643
    Abstract: An adjustable mechanism for an archery sight is characterized by a unique elevation and tension adjustment assemblies which allow a user to quickly and easily set the sight for optimum performance. The mechanism includes an elevation bar having an elevation carriage connected therewith for sliding movement along the bar in a first direction. A windage carriage is connected with the elevation carriage for movement in a second direction, and a sight is connected with the windage carriage. The elevation bar includes a drive screw and the elevation carriage includes a uniquely configured nut releasably connected with the drive screw so that the elevation carriage can be quickly displaced relative to the elevation bar. Tension adjustment between the elevation carriage and the elevation bar is provided by a unique adjustable cam and gib assembly operable by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Gregory E. Summers, Daniel E. Ellgass
  • Publication number: 20130092139
    Abstract: A quick release buckle includes male and female members which are fastened together via a hinge connection. The male member includes a laterally extending pin which fits within a recess in the top front portion of the female member. The recess includes and undercut portion for receiving and retaining the male member pin. Both members include laterally extending top bars on the upper surfaces thereof. Pinching the top bars together releases the male member pin from the female member recess to unfasten the buckle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Inventors: Gregory E. Summers, Marc T. Rentz, Daniel E. Ellgass
  • Patent number: 8161656
    Abstract: An archery scope includes a housing open at both ends and having a longitudinal axis. The housing has a tapered inner surface defining a narrow portion intermediate the ends of the housing. The tapered narrow portion provides a Ventrui-like effect where the interior of the housing appears substantially circular when viewed from various angles relative to the housing axis. A sight assembly is adjustably connected with the narrow portion of the housing inner surface and includes a ring having a diameter corresponding with an inner diameter of the housing and a sight portion coaxial with the ring and housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Inventor: Daniel E. Ellgass