Patents by Inventor Dennis W. Cauley, Jr.

Dennis W. Cauley, Jr. 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: 20200217628
    Abstract: A target turner and associated components and methods. The target turner is configured to hold a target to be shot by a shooter. The target turner is configured to hold the target in a shooting orientation for being shot by the shooter and in a non-shooting orientation for hiding a face of the target from the user. A turning assembly of the target turner includes a crank wheel and two turning wheels. The crank wheel drives the first turning wheel for turning the target toward the non-shooting orientation and drives the second turning wheel for turning the target toward the shooting orientation. A target support of the target turner is configured to disconnect from the turning assembly to avoid damage to the turning assembly if outside force is applied to the target support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2019
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: Michael Cottrell, Adam J. Birk, Dennis W. Cauley, JR., Timothy S. Kinney, Michael Poehlman, James Gianladis
  • Publication number: 20200178509
    Abstract: A net for fishing or other purposes. The net includes a hoop frame connected to a pole by a yoke. The yoke defines sockets in which respective arms of the hoop frame and a distal end of the pole are received. Plugs in the arms of the hoop frame desirably prevent water from passing the plugs into the hoop frame. A plug in the distal end of the pole desirably prevents water from passing the plug into the pole. The yoke and plugs provide a robust connection of the hoop frame to the pole and help retain air in the hoop frame and pole for buoyancy of the net.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Anthony Vesich, Dennis W. Cauley, JR., Timothy S. Kinney, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Mark Dalton, Justin Burke, Brian Steere, Matthew Kinamore, Curtis Smith
  • Patent number: 10578389
    Abstract: A portable shooting bench configurable in a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration. In the deployed configuration, the shooting bench can be adjusted to accommodate a right-handed shooter or a left-handed shooter. Other adjustment capability is provided. The shooting bench is relatively lightweight. In the stowed configuration, the shooting bench is relatively compact to facilitate transportation and storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Kinney, James Tayon, Michael Cottrell, Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., Justin Burke, Anthony Vesich, Michael Poehlman, James Gianladis, Matthew Kinamore, Joel Yuodsnukis, Mark Dalton
  • Patent number: 10514225
    Abstract: A shooting rest and associated methods. The shooting rest includes a forward support and a rear support both supported by a frame. The forward support is configured to clamp a forward portion of the firearm and permit rotation of the firearm with respect to the frame about a pitch axis to adjust a vertical aim of the firearm and about a yaw axis to adjust a horizontal aim of the firearm. The rear support includes a platform positioned to support a bottom of a trigger hand grip portion of the firearm. The platform is adjustable in elevation to adjust the vertical aim of the firearm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., James Tayon, Michael Cottrell, Timothy Kinney, James Gianladis, Michael Poehlman, Mark Dalton, Joel Yuodsnukis, Matthew Kinamore, Adam J. Birk, Justin Burke, Anthony Vesich
  • Publication number: 20190301835
    Abstract: Firearm accessories and associated methods. A firearm accessory includes a mount for mounting the firearm accessory on a firearm. The mount can be adjustable to customize the mounting of the firearm accessory on the firearm. Electronic firearm accessories can include a longitudinally extending circuit structure having one or more electronic switches thereon facing laterally. A switch assembly can include a push member and a finger extending therefrom for actuating an associated electronic switch. Battery compartment features are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2018
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: James Tayon, Matthew Kinamore, James Gianladis, Michael Cottrell, Tim Kinney, Dennis W. Cauley,, JR., Mark Dalton, Justin Burke, Anthony Vesich, Yu King Wai
  • Publication number: 20190277594
    Abstract: A portable shooting bench configurable in a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration. In the deployed configuration, the shooting bench can be adjusted to accommodate a right-handed shooter or a left-handed shooter. Other adjustment capability is provided. The shooting bench is relatively lightweight. In the stowed configuration, the shooting bench is relatively compact to facilitate transportation and storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2018
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventors: Timothy Kinney, James Tayon, Michael Cottrell, Dennis W. Cauley, JR., Justin Burke, Anthony Vesich, Michael Poehlman, James Gianladis, Matthew Kinamore, Joel Yuodsnukis, Mark Dalton
  • Patent number: 10365069
    Abstract: Firearm accessories and associated methods. A firearm accessory includes a mount for mounting the firearm accessory on a firearm. The mount can be adjustable to customize the mounting of the firearm accessory on the firearm. Electronic firearm accessories can include a longitudinally extending circuit structure having one or more electronic switches thereon facing laterally. A switch assembly can include a push member and a finger extending therefrom for actuating an associated electronic switch. Battery compartment features are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: James Tayon, Matthew Kinamore, James Gianladis, Michael Cottrell, Tim Kinney, Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., Mark Dalton, Justin Burke, Anthony Vesich, Erik S. Helland, Chad M. Thackeray, Yu King Wai
  • Patent number: 10365076
    Abstract: An ammunition case primer pocket swager and associated methods. An actuator of the primer pocket swager may be operatively connected to a swage head for driving the swage head to a swaging position to swage the primer pocket, and may be operatively connected to a case holder for moving the case holder from a loading position to an operational position to hold the case to be swaged. Lost motion in a drive train of the primer pocket swager can be used to position the case holder in the operational position before the swage head reaches the swaging position. A primer pocket swager can include an adjustable case holder stop, a pivot mount guide, and/or a case aligner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., James Tayon, Michael Cottrell, Timothy Kinney, James Gianladis, Michael Poehlman, Mark Dalton, Matthew Kinamore
  • Publication number: 20190218815
    Abstract: A tie down stake and associated methods. The tie down stake is configured to mount on a second tie down stake in a storage configuration. Multiple tie down stakes can be chained to each other by releasable mounting connections formed by adjacent tie down stakes in the chain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2018
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Dennis W. Cauley, JR., James Tayon, Michael Cottrell, Timothy Kinney, James Gianladis, Michael Poehlman, Mark Dalton, Joel Yuodsnukis, Matthew Kinamore
  • Publication number: 20190219353
    Abstract: A shooting rest and associated methods. The shooting rest includes a forward support and a rear support both supported by a frame. The forward support is configured to clamp a forward portion of the firearm and permit rotation of the firearm with respect to the frame about a pitch axis to adjust a vertical aim of the firearm and about a yaw axis to adjust a horizontal aim of the firearm. The rear support includes a platform positioned to support a bottom of a trigger hand grip portion of the firearm. The platform is adjustable in elevation to adjust the vertical aim of the firearm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2018
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., James Tayon, Michael Cottrell, Timothy Kinney, James Gianladis, Michael Poehlman, Mark Dalton, Joel Yuodsnukis, Matthew Kinamore, Adam J. Birk, Justin Burke, Anthony Vesich
  • Publication number: 20190219374
    Abstract: An ammunition case primer pocket swager and associated methods. An actuator of the primer pocket swager may be operatively connected to a swage head for driving the swage head to a swaging position to swage the primer pocket, and may be operatively connected to a case holder for moving the case holder from a loading position to an operational position to hold the case to be swaged. Lost motion in a drive train of the primer pocket swager can be used to position the case holder in the operational position before the swage head reaches the swaging position. A primer pocket swager can include an adjustable case holder stop, a pivot mount guide, and/or a case aligner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2018
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Dennis W. Cauley, JR., James Tayon, Michael Cottrell, Timothy Kinney, James Gianladis, Michael Poehlman, Mark Dalton, Matthew Kinamore
  • Publication number: 20190195583
    Abstract: A cartridge case catcher and associated methods. The cartridge case catcher is configured to catch cartridges ejected from an action of a firearm. The cartridge case catcher includes a mount for mounting to the firearm. The cartridge case catcher includes a receptacle having a case compartment sized for carrying cases ejected from the action. A mouth of the catcher provides access to the case compartment. A pivot connection connects the receptacle to the mount. The receptacle is movable with respect to the mount about the pivot connection between an operational orientation to receive cases ejected from the firearm action and an access orientation in which the receptacle permits access to the action of the firearm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Anthony Vesich, James Tayon, Michael Cottrell, Dennis W. Cauley, JR., Timothy Kinney, Mark Dalton, Justin Burke, Brian Steere
  • Patent number: 10329791
    Abstract: A tie down stake and associated methods. The tie down stake is configured to mount on a second tie down stake in a storage configuration. Multiple tie down stakes can be chained to each other by releasable mounting connections formed by adjacent tie down stakes in the chain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., James Tayon, Michael Cottrell, Timothy Kinney, James Gianladis, Michael Poehlman, Mark Dalton, Joel Yuodsnukis, Matthew Kinamore
  • Patent number: 10309738
    Abstract: A cartridge case catcher and associated methods. The cartridge case catcher is configured to catch cartridges ejected from an action of a firearm. The cartridge case catcher includes a mount for mounting to the firearm. The cartridge case catcher includes a receptacle having a case compartment sized for carrying cases ejected from the action. A mouth of the catcher provides access to the case compartment. A pivot connection connects the receptacle to the mount. The receptacle is movable with respect to the mount about the pivot connection between an operational orientation to receive cases ejected from the firearm action and an access orientation in which the receptacle permits access to the action of the firearm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony Vesich, James Tayon, Michael Cottrell, Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., Timothy Kinney, Mark Dalton, Justin Burke, Brian Steere
  • Patent number: 9702653
    Abstract: Shooting rests and associated methods of manufacture and use. A rear support of a shooting rest includes a stop configured to inhibit rearward movement of a firearm when the firearm is supported on the rest and fired. The stop supports a recoil pad for cushioning recoil of the firearm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., James Gianladis, Adam J. Birk, Matthew Kinamore, Michael Poehlman
  • Patent number: 9664473
    Abstract: A handle for manipulating a firearm rod, such as a firearm cleaning rod, and methods of using same. The handle is selectively movable along the length of the rod to desired positions along the length of the rod. The handle can be releasably secured to the rod at the desired positions. When the handle is releasably secured to the rod, the rod can rotate with respect to a body of the handle about the longitudinal axis of the rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Poehlman, James Tayon, Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., Michael Cottrell, Tim Kinney, Matthew Kinamore, James Gianladis, Adam J. Birk
  • Patent number: 9664489
    Abstract: A hand deprimer for removing a spent primer from an ammunition case. The deprimer is universal in that it is readily adjustable to remove spent primers from a wide variety of sizes and types of cases. The deprimer is configured for securing cases of various sizes and types in operative alignment with features that eject the primer from the base of the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Poehlman, James Tayon, Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., Michael Cottrell, Tim Kinney, Matthew Kinamore, James Gianladis, Adam J. Birk
  • Patent number: 9644931
    Abstract: Ammunition case priming tool, associated components, and methods of use. The priming tool can be adjustable to adjust a primer seating depth in the ammunition case. An actuation mechanism includes an actuator and a primer driver drivable by the actuator for seating the primer in the case. A stop engages the primer driver to limit travel of a priming head in a priming direction to determine seating depth of the primer. The priming tool can be configured for the priming head to return to a consistent home position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., Michael Cottrell, Jeremy Harvey, Glenn He, Tim Kinney, Michael Poehlman, James Tayon, James Gianladis, Adam J. Birk, Matthew Kinamore
  • Publication number: 20170102203
    Abstract: Shooting rests and associated methods of manufacture and use. A rear support of a shooting rest includes a stop configured to inhibit rearward movement of a firearm when the firearm is supported on the rest and fired. The stop supports a recoil pad for cushioning recoil of the firearm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventors: Dennis W. Cauley, JR., James Gianladis, Adam J. Birk, Matthew Kinamore, Michael Poehlman
  • Patent number: D888885
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony Vesich, Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., Timothy S. Kinney, Michael Cottrell, Mark Dalton, Justin Burke, James Tayon, Kyle Martin, Brian Steere, Michael Lindsay