Patents by Inventor Devin Anderson

Devin Anderson 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: 11585642
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for accurately and safely directing the movement of shooting range targets, and more specifically, to provide self-calibration and synchronicity to programmable target carriers and automatically resetting targets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Green, Cory Haflett, Tim Hakala, David Sharp, Christopher Hess, Devin Anderson
  • Publication number: 20210208557
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for accurately and safely directing the movement of shooting range targets, and more specifically, to provide self-calibration and synchronicity to programmable target carriers and automatically resetting targets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2020
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Applicant: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Green, Cory Haflett, Tim Hakala, David Sharp, Christopher Hess, Devin Anderson
  • Patent number: 10876821
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for accurately and safely directing the movement of shooting range targets, and more specifically, to provide self-calibration and synchronicity to programmable target carriers and automatically resetting targets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: ACTION TARGET INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Green, Cory Haflett, Tim Hakala, David Sharp, Christopher Hess, Devin Anderson
  • Patent number: 10539402
    Abstract: A target system includes a blocking plate with one or more openings through which bullets are fired and one or more targets for being struck by the bullets disposed behind the blocking plate and generally in line with the one or more openings. The target system includes a slotted bracket which limits the range of movement of the target after it has been struck by a projectile. The slotted bracket also provides for tool-less attachment and removal of the targets from the blocking plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: Devin Anderson, Christopher Hess
  • Patent number: 10488161
    Abstract: A walking target may include a plurality of target impact areas which are oriented in at least two different planes so that a plurality of target impact areas rest on a surface and hold one target impact area generally upright. The walking target may be formed from a single piece of metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Aciton Target Inc.
    Inventors: Devin Anderson, Christopher Hess
  • Publication number: 20190219370
    Abstract: A portable target system includes a pair of legs which engage a receiving bracket to form a base. The legs can be placed together and attached to the receiving bracket to form a portable target system when not in use. The portable target system may also include a target bracket which is configured to be attached to a target support structure to hold a target plate above the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2019
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Applicant: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: Devin Anderson, Christopher Hess
  • Patent number: 10295314
    Abstract: The present invention relates to equipment for target ranges, and more specifically, to moveable track-mounted target carriers having means for adjusting suspension or cushioning. The present disclosure also relates to target carriers with cable tension adjusting means which can be accessed without disturbing or disassembling the target carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Action Target Inc.
    Inventor: Devin Anderson
  • Patent number: 10168128
    Abstract: A high caliber target includes a target plate and a stand. The target plate may be mounted on and removed from the stand. In accordance with one embodiment, the target plate can be mounted and removed without tools. In accordance with one embodiment, the target plate is presented to the shooter without joints or edges which could promote ricochets back toward the shooter. In accordance with another embodiment, the target plate can pivot on impact relative to the stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: James Sovine, Devin Anderson
  • Publication number: 20180209767
    Abstract: A target system includes a blocking plate with one or more openings through which bullets are fired and one or more targets for being struck by the bullets disposed behind the blocking plate and generally in line with the one or more openings. The target system includes a slotted bracket which limits the range of movement of the target after it has been struck by a projectile. The slotted bracket also provides for tool-less attachment and removal of the targets from the blocking plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Devin Anderson, Christopher Hess
  • Publication number: 20180202777
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for accurately and safely directing the movement of shooting range targets, and more specifically, to provide self-calibration and synchronicity to programmable target carriers and automatically resetting targets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Applicant: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Green, Cory Haflett, Tim Hakala, David Sharp, Christopher Hess, Devin Anderson
  • Publication number: 20180172409
    Abstract: A walking target may include a plurality of target impact areas which are oriented in at least two different planes so that a plurality of target impact areas rest on a surface and hold one target impact area generally upright. The walking target may be formed from a single piece of metal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicant: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: Devin Anderson, Christopher Hess
  • Patent number: 9927216
    Abstract: A target system includes a blocking plate with one or more openings through which bullets are fired and one or more targets for being struck by the bullets disposed behind the blocking plate and generally in line with the one or more openings. The target system includes a slotted bracket which limits the range of movement of the target after it has been struck by a projectile. The slotted bracket also provides for tool-less attachment and removal of the targets from the blocking plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: Devin Anderson, Christopher Hess
  • Publication number: 20170350677
    Abstract: A high caliber target includes a target plate and a stand. The target plate may be mounted on and removed from the stand. In accordance with one embodiment, the target plate can be mounted and removed without tools. In accordance with one embodiment, the target plate is presented to the shooter without joints or edges which could promote ricochets back toward the shooter. In accordance with another embodiment, the target plate can pivot on impact relative to the stand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: James Sovine, Devin Anderson
  • Patent number: 9784538
    Abstract: A high caliber target includes a target plate and a stand. The target plate may be mounted on and removed from the stand. In accordance with one embodiment, the target plate can be mounted and removed without tools. In accordance with one embodiment, the target plate is presented to the shooter without joints or edges which could promote ricochets back toward the shooter. In accordance with another embodiment, the target plate can pivot on impact relative to the stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: James Sovine, Devin Anderson
  • Publication number: 20170205207
    Abstract: The present invention relates to equipment for target ranges, and more specifically, to moveable track-mounted target carriers having means for adjusting suspension or cushioning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Applicant: Action Target Inc.
    Inventor: Devin Anderson
  • Publication number: 20160209184
    Abstract: A target system includes a blocking plate with one or more openings through which bullets are fired and one or more targets for being struck by the bullets disposed behind the blocking plate and generally in line with the one or more openings. The target system includes a slotted bracket which limits the range of movement of the target after it has been struck by a projectile. The slotted bracket also provides for tool-less attachment and removal of the targets from the blocking plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Devin Anderson, Christopher Hess
  • Publication number: 20160209182
    Abstract: A high caliber target includes a target plate and a stand. The target plate may be mounted on and removed from the stand. In accordance with one embodiment, the target plate can be mounted and removed without tools. In accordance with one embodiment, the target plate is presented to the shooter without joints or edges which could promote ricochets back toward the shooter. In accordance with another embodiment, the target plate can pivot on impact relative to the stand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: James Sovine, Devin Anderson