Patents by Inventor Daniel Summers

Daniel Summers 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: 20190264999
    Abstract: An accessorized bow assembly and method are described herein. The accessorized bow assembly, in an embodiment, has a projectile support device and an archery bow. The archery bow includes a section. The section has a limb support and a first portion configured to face at least partially in a forward direction. The section also has a second portion configured to face at least partially in a rearward direction. The second portion at least partially defines a plurality of first and second slots. When the projectile support device is coupled to the archery bow, the first slot at least partially receives a first engager of the projectile support device, and the second slot at least partially receives a second engager of the projectile support device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventor: Daniel A. Summers
  • Patent number: 10295296
    Abstract: An archery riser for archery bows is described herein. The archery riser, in an embodiment, has a handle, a plurality of sections extending from the handle, and a coupling structure for bow accessories. The sections are configured to support limbs. The coupling structure has a rearward-most surface, rear edges that at least partially bound the rearward-most surface, as well as intermediate edges. The coupling structure of the bow riser is associated with a vertical adjustment zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Inventor: Daniel A. Summers
  • Publication number: 20190025007
    Abstract: An arrow rest mounting system is disclosed. The system, in an embodiment, includes a body configured to be coupled to an archery bow and an arm configured to be moveably coupled to the body. The arm includes an arrow rest support. The arm is configured to cooperate with the body to enable the arm to be slid relative to the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventor: Daniel A. Summers
  • Publication number: 20180299225
    Abstract: An archery riser for archery bows is described herein. The archery riser, in an embodiment, has a handle, a plurality of sections extending from the handle, and a coupling structure for bow accessories. The sections are configured to support limbs. The coupling structure has a rearward-most surface, rear edges that at least partially bound the rearward-most surface, as well as intermediate edges. The coupling structure of the bow riser is associated with a vertical adjustment zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2018
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventor: Daniel A. Summers
  • Patent number: 10088264
    Abstract: An arrow rest mounting system is disclosed. The system, in an embodiment, includes a body configured to be coupled to an archery bow and an arm configured to be moveably coupled to the body. The arm includes an arrow rest support. The system has a position adjuster configured to cause a slide movement of the arm relative to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Inventor: Daniel A. Summers
  • Patent number: 10077964
    Abstract: An archery accessory coupler and method for coupling a bow accessory to an archery bow is described. The archery accessory coupler, in one embodiment, includes an accessory support configured to support an accessory, and the coupler includes a body coupled to the accessory support. The archery accessory coupler facilitates vertical adjustment of the bow accessory relative to the bow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Inventor: Daniel A. Summers
  • Publication number: 20180187997
    Abstract: A bow accessory mount system and method are described herein. The bow accessory mount system, in an embodiment, includes a bow engager configured to be engaged with an archery bow and an accessory support coupled to the bow engager. The accessory support is configured to support a bow accessory. The system includes an adjuster support, a driver engaged with the adjuster support, and a biaser coupled to the driver. The biaser is configured to generate a biasing force acting on the driver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Daniel A. Summers, Kevin S. Fry, Jonathan M. Loomis
  • Publication number: 20180087866
    Abstract: An archery accessory coupler and method for coupling a bow accessory to an archery bow is described. The archery accessory coupler, in one embodiment, includes an accessory support configured to support an accessory, and the coupler includes a body coupled to the accessory support. The archery accessory coupler facilitates vertical adjustment of the bow accessory relative to the bow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventor: Daniel A. Summers
  • Patent number: 9829270
    Abstract: A coupler and method for coupling a bow accessory to a bow is described. The coupler, in one embodiment, includes an accessory support configured to support an accessory and a mount connected to the accessory support. The mount includes a plurality of flexible riser engagers configured to be coupled to the riser portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Inventor: Daniel A. Summers
  • Publication number: 20170254612
    Abstract: An arrow rest mounting system is disclosed. The system, in an embodiment, includes a body configured to be coupled to an archery bow and an arm configured to be moveably coupled to the body. The arm includes an arrow rest support. The system has a position adjuster configured to cause a slide movement of the arm relative to the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventor: Daniel A. Summers
  • Publication number: 20170242230
    Abstract: A confocal microscope is provided that includes one or more lasers focused by an optical system into a line on the surface of a sample mounted to a stage. The microscope further includes at least one linear array detector that is optically conjugated to the focused line. The stage permits movement of the sample with respect to all other components of the microscope, which remain stationary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2015
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventor: Daniel Summer Gareau
  • Publication number: 20170101961
    Abstract: An integrated mixer/TEC having structural features that may be individually used or combined to achieve a robust and durable design.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventors: HERVE TURCOTTE, MIHAI JIVAN, DANIEL TROTTIER, DANIEL SUMMERS-LEPINE
  • Publication number: 20170059269
    Abstract: A coupler and method for coupling a bow accessory to a bow is described. The coupler, in one embodiment, includes an accessory support configured to support an accessory and a mount connected to the accessory support. The mount includes a plurality of flexible riser engagers configured to be coupled to the riser portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventor: Daniel A. Summers
  • Patent number: 9341433
    Abstract: A drop away arrow rest system comprises a rest and a cord lever operatively connected to the rest for moving the rest to a cocked position for supporting an arrow in relation to a bow upon drawing a bow string and upon releasing the bow string, triggering the release of the rest to a drop away position. A delayed release mechanism comprises an end cap and a torsion spring connecting the end cap to the cord lever. The cord lever is configured to load the torsion spring upon drawing the bow string and upon releasing the bow string, first release the load on the torsion spring without triggering the release of the rest to a drop away position, and then trigger the release of the rest to a drop away position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Inventors: Daniel A. Summers, Kenneth P. Green
  • Patent number: 9285181
    Abstract: This disclosure describes embodiments of a mounting block member for an archery bow that dampens vibrations. The mounting block member comprises a cover member that dampens vibrations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Inventor: Daniel A. Summers
  • Publication number: 20150204632
    Abstract: This disclosure describes embodiments of a mounting block member for an archery bow that dampens vibrations. The mounting block member comprises a cover member that dampens vibrations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventor: Daniel A. Summers
  • Patent number: 8506431
    Abstract: A broadhead arrow having a body and at least two removable blades attached to the body. The blades being locked into a place by a lock washer that slides over the rear portion of the body and is secured between the broadhead point and the arrow shaft. Removal of the washer allows for easy removal and replacement of the blades.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Inventors: Kenneth P. Green, Daniel A. Summers
  • Publication number: 20120172159
    Abstract: A broadhead arrow having a body and at least two removable blades attached to the body. The blades being locked into a place by a lock washer that slides over the rear portion of the body and is secured between the broadhead point and the arrow shaft. Removal of the washer allows for easy removal and replacement of the blades.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: Quality Archery Designs, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth P. Green, Daniel A. Summers
  • Patent number: 8066264
    Abstract: The valve cover has a pair of tabs at the ends that are inserted into end sections of an orifice in the tray deck. The tabs of the valve cover abut against the underside of the tray deck while a pair of sloped portions of the valve cover rest on the top side of the tray deck in order to hold the valve cover in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Sulzer Chemtech AG
    Inventors: Bartele Griepsma, Mark W. Pilling, Raymond Plüss, Daniel Summers
  • Publication number: 20090134533
    Abstract: The valve cover has a pair of tabs at the ends that are inserted into end sections of an orifice in the tray deck. The tabs of the valve cover abut against the underside of the tray deck while a pair of sloped portions of the valve cover rest on the top side of the tray deck in order to hold the valve cover in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2007
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventors: Bartele Griepsma, Mark W. Pilling, Raymond Pluss, Daniel Summers