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).

  • Publication number: 20100270201
    Abstract: A storage case for storage and transportation of firearm supports including a case having a semi-rigid internal support structure configured to resist external forces. The internal support structure is configured to allow storage of a firearm support when not in use and further includes an integral stabilizing platform for use with the firearm support. The integral stabilizing platform can further include a plurality of mounting portions to accommodate a variety of firearm support devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2007
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Cauley, Russell A. Potterfield
  • Patent number: 7779572
    Abstract: Bipods bipods and mounting devices for attaching to and supporting firearms, more specifically, bipods which allow independent tension-adjustable movement around two axes. For example, the bipod assembly can be tension-adjusted with a first cam lock for cant movement and can be tension-adjusted with a second cam lock for pivotal movement. Accordingly, independently tension-adjustable and lockable pivot and cam adjustments are provided by this bipod assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Tim Morrow, Yan-Jiang Zhou, Tim Kinney, Dennis Cauley, Dave Yale, Robert J. Zara
  • Patent number: 7681886
    Abstract: Shooting gallery devices and methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a shooting gallery includes a plurality of targets rotatably connected to a plurality of target connectors. The targets rotate between an extended position and a fallen position. The target and target connector assembly at least partially retains the targets in the extended position and/or prevents the targets from rotating from the extended position to the fallen position. Furthermore, the targets and target connector assemblies are configured to reset from the fallen position to the extended position without a rail guide or reset cam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Tim Morrow, Jacob Dale, Yan-Jiang Zhou, Tim Kinney, Dennis Cauley, Lucie Liang, Russell A. Potterfield
  • Publication number: 20100032905
    Abstract: Shooting gallery devices and methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a shooting gallery includes a plurality of targets rotatably connected to a plurality of target connectors. The targets rotate between an extended position and a fallen position. The target and target connector assembly at least partially retains the targets in the extended position and/or prevents the targets from rotating from the extended position to the fallen position. Furthermore, the targets and target connector assemblies are configured to reset from the fallen position to the extended position without a rail guide or reset cam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Tim Morrow, Jacob Dale, Yan-Jiang Zhou, Tin Kinney, Dennis Cauley, Lucie Liang, Russell A. Potterfield
  • Publication number: 20090249675
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2009
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis Cauley
  • Patent number: 7584690
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis Cauley
  • Publication number: 20090064559
    Abstract: Attachment mechanisms for attaching firearms to support structures are disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Tim Kinney, Dennis Cauley, Yan-Jiang Zhou
  • Publication number: 20090020447
    Abstract: Systems and containers for organizing and carrying tools and tool sets are disclosed herein. One aspect of the invention is directed to systems and containers for efficiently organizing tools for specific work tasks, such as gunsmith tools, etc. In one embodiment, a container for carrying and organizing tools includes a housing having a base portion and a lid portion. The lid portion can be pivotally attached to the base portion. The container can also include a plurality of recesses disposed in an internal portion of the container in a recess pattern. The recesses can be configured to releasably retain the tools in the housing. The container also includes an insertable tool position guide having a plurality of images in an image pattern, wherein the image pattern can correspond to the recess pattern. In addition to tool positional information, the tool position guide can also communicate tool identification information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Dennis Cauley
  • Publication number: 20090000175
    Abstract: Adjustable firearm supports, and more specifically adjustable bipods, are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a firearm support includes a stock mount assembly configured to support a forestock of the firearm and an attachment assembly carried by the stock mount assembly. The attachment assembly is configured to releasably attach to the forestock of the firearm. The firearm support also includes first and second legs operably coupled to the support plate. Each leg is pivotable between a stowed position and an extended position. In the stowed position the legs are generally parallel to a longitudinal axis of the firearm, and in the extended position the legs are generally transverse to the longitudinal axis of the firearm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2008
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: BATTENFELD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Tim Kinney, Dennis Cauley, Yan-Jiang Zhou
  • Publication number: 20080295379
    Abstract: Bipods bipods and mounting devices for attaching to and supporting firearms, more specifically, bipods which allow independent tension-adjustable movement around two axes. For example, the bipod assembly can be tension-adjusted with a first cam lock for cant movement and can be tension-adjusted with a second cam lock for pivotal movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Tim Morrow, Yan-Jiang Zhou, Tim Kinney, Dennis Cauley, Dave Yale, Robert J. Zara
  • Publication number: 20080047189
    Abstract: Adjustable shooting rests and shooting rest assemblies are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a shooting rest includes a rest assembly for supporting a forestock of a firearm. The rest assembly includes a base member and first and second upright members extending from the base member. A position of each of the first and second upright members is independently adjustable with reference to the base member. The shooting rest also includes a support assembly coupled to the rest assembly to move the rest assembly in a first direction and in a second direction. The first and second directions are in a plane generally transverse to a longitudinal axis of the firearm. The shooting rest further includes a base coupled to the support assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell Potterfield, Robert Zara, Jim Gianladis, Mark Wasson, Adam Birk, Dennis Cauley
  • Publication number: 20080023915
    Abstract: Shooting gallery devices and methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a shooting gallery includes a plurality of targets rotatably connected to a plurality of target connectors. The targets rotate between an extended position and a fallen position. The target and target connector assembly at least partially retains the targets in the extended position and/or prevents the targets from rotating from the extended position to the fallen position. Furthermore, the targets and target connector assemblies are configured to reset from the fallen position to the extended position without a rail guide or reset cam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Tim Morrow, Jacob Dale, Yan-Jiang Zhou, Tim Kinney, Dennis Cauley, Lucie Liang, Russell Potterfield
  • Publication number: 20070074440
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2005
    Publication date: April 5, 2007
    Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis Cauley
  • Publication number: 20070074439
    Abstract: A shooting rest supports a firearm and reduces recoil energy of the firearm. The shooting rest has a rear support and a front support for supporting the firearm and a frame connecting the rear support and the front support. The frame supports at least one weight to reduce the amount of recoil energy felt by a shooter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2004
    Publication date: April 5, 2007
    Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Cauley, Tim Morrow
  • Publication number: 20060248739
    Abstract: A headspace gauge for measuring the headspace of a chamber of a firearm. The gauge has a rear face for contacting a bolt face of the firearm and a curved front portion including a circumferential contact portion for contacting an angled surface of the chamber. The circumferential contact portion is spaced apart from the rear face by a predetermined distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2005
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis Cauley
  • Publication number: 20060218840
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2005
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis Cauley
  • Publication number: 20050000141
    Abstract: A shooting rest supports a firearm and reduces recoil energy of the firearm. The shooting rest has a rear support and a front support for supporting the firearm and a frame connecting the rear support and the front support. The frame supports at least one weight to reduce the amount of recoil energy felt by a shooter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2004
    Publication date: January 6, 2005
    Inventors: Dennis Cauley, Tim Morrow
  • Patent number: D524541
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis Cauley
  • Patent number: D567895
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis Cauley