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).
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Patent number: 11585642Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 14, 2020Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Action Target Inc.Inventors: Joseph Green, Cory Haflett, Tim Hakala, David Sharp, Christopher Hess, Devin Anderson
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Publication number: 20210208557Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2020Publication date: July 8, 2021Applicant: Action Target Inc.Inventors: Joseph Green, Cory Haflett, Tim Hakala, David Sharp, Christopher Hess, Devin Anderson
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Patent number: 10876821Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 10, 2018Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: ACTION TARGET INC.Inventors: Joseph Green, Cory Haflett, Tim Hakala, David Sharp, Christopher Hess, Devin Anderson
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Patent number: 10539402Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 31, 2018Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: Action Target Inc.Inventors: Devin Anderson, Christopher Hess
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Patent number: 10488161Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 13, 2017Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: Aciton Target Inc.Inventors: Devin Anderson, Christopher Hess
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Publication number: 20190219370Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2019Publication date: July 18, 2019Applicant: Action Target Inc.Inventors: Devin Anderson, Christopher Hess
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Patent number: 10295314Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 12, 2017Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Action Target Inc.Inventor: Devin Anderson
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Patent number: 10168128Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 15, 2017Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: Action Target Inc.Inventors: James Sovine, Devin Anderson
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Publication number: 20180209767Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2018Publication date: July 26, 2018Inventors: Devin Anderson, Christopher Hess
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Publication number: 20180202777Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2018Publication date: July 19, 2018Applicant: Action Target Inc.Inventors: Joseph Green, Cory Haflett, Tim Hakala, David Sharp, Christopher Hess, Devin Anderson
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Publication number: 20180172409Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: Action Target Inc.Inventors: Devin Anderson, Christopher Hess
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Patent number: 9927216Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 15, 2016Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: Action Target Inc.Inventors: Devin Anderson, Christopher Hess
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Publication number: 20170350677Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Applicant: Action Target Inc.Inventors: James Sovine, Devin Anderson
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Patent number: 9784538Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 14, 2016Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Action Target Inc.Inventors: James Sovine, Devin Anderson
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Publication number: 20170205207Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2017Publication date: July 20, 2017Applicant: Action Target Inc.Inventor: Devin Anderson
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Publication number: 20160209184Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: Devin Anderson, Christopher Hess
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Publication number: 20160209182Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: James Sovine, Devin Anderson