Patents by Inventor Dennis Cauley
Dennis Cauley 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).
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Patent number: 11506472Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing powder for firearm ammunition and associated methods. The dispenser can include a hopper, a conveyor, a scale, a dispenser controller, and a tangible storage medium storing instructions executable by the dispenser controller. The dispenser controller can execute a powder calibration sequence and/or a dispensing sequence. In the powder calibration sequence and/or the dispensing sequence, the dispenser controller desirably learns the dispense rate of the powder and uses the dispense rate to optimize dispensing of the powder and increase precision in dispensing a target mass of powder. The conveyor can comprise a conveyor tube having a conveyor tube axis oriented to extend at an upward angle with respect to horizontal.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2022Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: AOB Products CompanyInventors: Tim Kinney, James Tayon, Mike Cottrell, Dennis Cauley, Justin Burke, Brian Steere, Kyle Martin, Anthony Vesich, Michael Poehlman, James Gianladis, Matthew Kinamore, Joel Yuodsnukis, Jeff Talbott, Mark Dalton
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Patent number: 11486684Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing powder for firearm ammunition and associated methods. The dispenser can include a hopper, a conveyor, a scale, a dispenser controller, and a tangible storage medium storing instructions executable by the dispenser controller. The dispenser controller can execute a powder calibration sequence and/or a dispensing sequence. In the powder calibration sequence and/or the dispensing sequence, the dispenser controller desirably learns the dispense rate of the powder and uses the dispense rate to optimize dispensing of the powder and increase precision in dispensing a target mass of powder. The conveyor can comprise a conveyor tube having a conveyor tube axis oriented to extend at an upward angle with respect to horizontal.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2022Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: AOB Products CompanyInventors: Tim Kinney, James Tayon, Mike Cottrell, Dennis Cauley, Justin Burke, Brian Steere, Kyle Martin, Anthony Vesich, Michael Poehlman, James Gianladis, Matthew Kinamore, Joel Yuodsnukis, Jeff Talbott, Mark Dalton
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Patent number: 11486685Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing powder for firearm ammunition and associated methods. The dispenser can include a hopper, a conveyor, a scale, a dispenser controller, and a tangible storage medium storing instructions executable by the dispenser controller. The dispenser controller can execute a powder calibration sequence and/or a dispensing sequence. In the powder calibration sequence and/or the dispensing sequence, the dispenser controller desirably learns the dispense rate of the powder and uses the dispense rate to optimize dispensing of the powder and increase precision in dispensing a target mass of powder. The conveyor can comprise a conveyor tube having a conveyor tube axis oriented to extend at an upward angle with respect to horizontal.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2022Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: AOB Products CompanyInventors: Tim Kinney, James Tayon, Mike Cottrell, Dennis Cauley, Justin Burke, Brian Steere, Kyle Martin, Anthony Vesich, Michael Poehlman, James Gianladis, Matthew Kinamore, Joel Yuodsnukis, Jeff Talbott, Mark Dalton
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Patent number: 11473890Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing powder for firearm ammunition and associated methods. The dispenser can include a hopper, a conveyor, a scale, a dispenser controller, and a tangible storage medium storing instructions executable by the dispenser controller. The dispenser controller can execute a powder calibration sequence and/or a dispensing sequence. In the powder calibration sequence and/or the dispensing sequence, the dispenser controller desirably learns the dispense rate of the powder and uses the dispense rate to optimize dispensing of the powder and increase precision in dispensing a target mass of powder. The conveyor can comprise a conveyor tube having a conveyor tube axis oriented to extend at an upward angle with respect to horizontal.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2022Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: AOB Products CompanyInventors: Tim Kinney, James Tayon, Mike Cottrell, Dennis Cauley, Justin Burke, Brian Steere, Kyle Martin, Anthony Vesich, Michael Poehlman, James Gianladis, Matthew Kinamore, Joel Yuodsnukis, Jeff Talbott, Mark Dalton
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Publication number: 20210372756Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing powder for firearm ammunition and associated methods. The dispenser can include a hopper, a conveyor, a scale, a dispenser controller, and a tangible storage medium storing instructions executable by the dispenser controller. The dispenser controller can execute a powder calibration sequence and/or a dispensing sequence. In the powder calibration sequence and/or the dispensing sequence, the dispenser controller desirably learns the dispense rate of the powder and uses the dispense rate to optimize dispensing of the powder and increase precision in dispensing a target mass of powder. The conveyor can comprise a conveyor tube having a conveyor tube axis oriented to extend at an upward angle with respect to horizontal.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Tim Kinney, James Tayon, Mike Cottrell, Dennis Cauley, Justin Burke, Brian Steere, Kyle Martin, Anthony Vesich, Michael Poehlman, James Gianladis, Matthew Kinamore, Joel Yuodsnukis, Jeff Talbott, Mark Dalton
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Patent number: 11118884Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing powder for firearm ammunition and associated methods. The dispenser can include a hopper, a conveyor, a scale, a dispenser controller, and a tangible storage medium storing instructions executable by the dispenser controller. The dispenser controller can execute a powder calibration sequence and/or a dispensing sequence. In the powder calibration sequence and/or the dispensing sequence, the dispenser controller desirably learns the dispense rate of the powder and uses the dispense rate to optimize dispensing of the powder and increase precision in dispensing a target mass of powder. The conveyor can comprise a conveyor tube having a conveyor tube axis oriented to extend at an upward angle with respect to horizontal.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2018Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: AOB Products CompanyInventors: Tim Kinney, James Gianladis, Matthew Kinamore, Joel Yuodsnukis, Jeff Talbott, Mark Dalton, James Tayon, Mike Cottrell, Dennis Cauley, Justin Burke, Brian Steere, Kyle Martin, Anthony Vesich, Michael Poehlman
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Patent number: 10859336Abstract: One aspect of the invention is directed to shooting rests for supporting a firearm having a first portion and a second portion rearward of the first portion. In one embodiment, a shooting rest includes a frame, a front support for supporting the first portion of the firearm, a support member for carrying one or more weights, and a stop for inhibiting rearward movement of the firearm relative to the shooting rest. The front support is coupled to the frame, and the support member is positioned at least proximate to the frame. The stop includes a flexible portion and is also coupled to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2019Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: AOB Products CompanyInventors: Tim Morrow, Larry Potterfield, Russell A. Potterfield, Robert Joseph Zara, Dennis Cauley
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Publication number: 20200064114Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing powder for firearm ammunition and associated methods. The dispenser can include a hopper, a conveyor, a scale, a dispenser controller, and a tangible storage medium storing instructions executable by the dispenser controller. The dispenser controller can execute a powder calibration sequence and/or a dispensing sequence. In the powder calibration sequence and/or the dispensing sequence, the dispenser controller desirably learns the dispense rate of the powder and uses the dispense rate to optimize dispensing of the powder and increase precision in dispensing a target mass of powder. The conveyor can comprise a conveyor tube having a conveyor tube axis oriented to extend at an upward angle with respect to horizontal.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2018Publication date: February 27, 2020Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Tim Kinney, James Tayon, Mike Cottrell, Dennis Cauley, Justin Burke, Brian Steere, Kyle Martin, Anthony Vesich, Michael Poehlman, James Gianladis, Matthew Kinamore, Joel Yuodsnukis, Jeff Talbott, Mark Dalton
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Publication number: 20200033089Abstract: One aspect of the invention is directed to shooting rests for supporting a firearm having a first portion and a second portion rearward of the first portion. In one embodiment, a shooting rest includes a frame, a front support for supporting the first portion of the firearm, a support member for carrying one or more weights, and a stop for inhibiting rearward movement of the firearm relative to the shooting rest. The front support is coupled to the frame, and the support member is positioned at least proximate to the frame. The stop includes a flexible portion and is also coupled to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2019Publication date: January 30, 2020Inventors: Tim Morrow, Larry Potterfield, Russell A. Potterfield, Robert Joseph Zara, Dennis Cauley
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Patent number: 10317162Abstract: One aspect of the invention is directed to shooting rests for supporting a firearm having a first portion and a second portion rearward of the first portion. In one embodiment, a shooting rest includes a frame, a front support for supporting the first portion of the firearm, a support member for carrying one or more weights, and a stop for inhibiting rearward movement of the firearm relative to the shooting rest. The front support is coupled to the frame, and the support member is positioned at least proximate to the frame. The stop includes a flexible portion and is also coupled to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2017Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Tim Morrow, Larry Potterfield, Russell A. Potterfield, Robert Joseph Zara, Dennis Cauley
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Publication number: 20170370669Abstract: One aspect of the invention is directed to shooting rests for supporting a firearm having a first portion and a second portion rearward of the first portion. In one embodiment, a shooting rest includes a frame, a front support for supporting the first portion of the firearm, a support member for carrying one or more weights, and a stop for inhibiting rearward movement of the firearm relative to the shooting rest. The front support is coupled to the frame, and the support member is positioned at least proximate to the frame. The stop includes a flexible portion and is also coupled to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Tim Morrow, Larry Potterfield, Russell A. Potterfield, Robert Joseph Zara, Dennis Cauley
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Publication number: 20150354913Abstract: One aspect of the invention is directed to shooting rests for supporting a firearm having a first portion and a second portion rearward of the first portion. In one embodiment, a shooting rest includes a frame, a front support for supporting the first portion of the firearm, a support member for carrying one or more weights, and a stop for inhibiting rearward movement of the firearm relative to the shooting rest. The front support is coupled to the frame, and the support member is positioned at least proximate to the frame. The stop includes a flexible portion and is also coupled to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2015Publication date: December 10, 2015Inventors: Tim Morrow, Larry Potterfield, Russell A. Potterfield, Robert Joseph Zara, Dennis Cauley
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Patent number: 9151561Abstract: One aspect of the invention is directed to shooting rests for supporting a firearm having a first portion and a second portion rearward of the first portion. In one embodiment, a shooting rest includes a frame, a front support for supporting the first portion of the firearm, a support member for carrying one or more weights, and a stop for inhibiting rearward movement of the firearm relative to the shooting rest. The front support is coupled to the frame, and the support member is positioned at least proximate to the frame. The stop includes a flexible portion and is also coupled to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2014Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Tim Morrow, Larry Potterfield, Russell A. Potterfield, Robert Joseph Zara, Dennis Cauley
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Patent number: 8931201Abstract: Gun support apparatus for supporting a gun or components of a gun for assembly, servicing, cleaning, or other gunsmithing operations. A vise may include one or more gun supports for supporting a gun. A gun support may include a magazine well insert receivable in a magazine well of a gun. The support may be pivotable and may include a hammer stop. A gun support may include a channel of tapering width which is pivotable for positioning a desired width of the channel for receiving a portion of a gun to be supported in the channel. A bolt support device may be used to mount a bolt for cleaning or servicing.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2013Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.Inventors: James Gianladis, Michael Cottrell, Michael Poehlman, Adam J. Birk, Dennis Cauley
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Publication number: 20140182184Abstract: Gun support apparatus for supporting a gun or components of a gun for assembly, servicing, cleaning, or other gunsmithing operations. A vise may include one or more gun supports for supporting a gun. A gun support may include a magazine well insert receivable in a magazine well of a gun. The support may be pivotable and may include a hammer stop. A gun support may include a channel of tapering width which is pivotable for positioning a desired width of the channel for receiving a portion of a gun to be supported in the channel. A bolt support device may be used to mount a bolt for cleaning or servicing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: Battenfield Technologies, Inc.Inventors: James Gianladis, Michael Cottrell, Michael Poehlman, Adam J. Birk, Dennis Cauley
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Publication number: 20140115941Abstract: One aspect of the invention is directed to shooting rests for supporting a firearm having a first portion and a second portion rearward of the first portion. In one embodiment, a shooting rest includes a frame, a front support for supporting the first portion of the firearm, a support member for carrying one or more weights, and a stop for inhibiting rearward movement of the firearm relative to the shooting rest. The front support is coupled to the frame, and the support member is positioned at least proximate to the frame. The stop includes a flexible portion and is also coupled to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2014Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Tim Morrow, Larry Potterfield, Russell A. Potterfield, Robert Joseph Zara, Dennis Cauley
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Patent number: 8621773Abstract: One aspect of the invention is directed to shooting rests for supporting a firearm having a first portion and a second portion rearward of the first portion. In one embodiment, a shooting rest includes a frame, a front support for supporting the first portion of the firearm, a support member for carrying one or more weights, and a stop for inhibiting rearward movement of the firearm relative to the shooting rest. The front support is coupled to the frame, and the support member is positioned at least proximate to the frame. The stop includes a flexible portion and is also coupled to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2006Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Tim Morrow, Larry Potterfield, Russell A. Potterfield, Robert Joseph Zara, Dennis Cauley
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Patent number: 8578645Abstract: A firearm holding device for holding a firearm having a forend, a grip and a buttstock. The holding device comprises a base having a longitudinal axis, a forend support mounted on the base for supporting the forend of the firearm, a grip support mounted on the base for supporting the grip of the firearm, and a buttstock support mounted on the base for supporting the buttstock of the firearm. At least one of the forend support, grip support and buttstock support are moveable on the base along the longitudinal axis of the base to accommodate various sizes and types of firearms.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2011Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Dennis Cauley
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Patent number: 8464628Abstract: Attachment mechanisms for attaching firearms to support structures are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an attachment mechanism for attaching a firearm to a support structure includes an interface member coupled to a latching subassembly. The latching subassembly includes having an attachment portion and a latching arm. The attachment portion is configured to engage a connector fastened to the firearm through the aperture, and the latching arm lockably retains the attachment portion proximate to the interface member.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2010Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Tim Kinney, Dennis Cauley, Yan-Jiang Zhou
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Patent number: 8393106Abstract: Shooting rests having elevation adjustment assemblies are disclosed herein. One embodiment of the disclosure, for example, is directed to a shooting rest for supporting a firearm having a buttstock spaced apart from a forestock. The shooting rest includes a first base portion carrying a first support for supporting the buttstock and a second base portion coupled to the first base portion and carrying a second support for supporting the forestock. The second base portion includes a body having an opening extending therethrough, and a height adjustment member slidably positioned in the opening. The height adjustment member has a non-circular cross-sectional shape in a plane that is generally transverse to a longitudinal axis of the height adjustment member. The height adjustment member is attached to the second support and configured to adjust a height of the second support.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2011Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Cauley, Adam Birk, Tim Kinney, Michael E. Cottrell, Yan-Jiang Zhou, Russell A. Potterfield, Jim Gianladis, Robert Joseph Zara