Patents by Inventor Donald Kennair, Jr.

Donald Kennair, 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).

  • Patent number: 11199212
    Abstract: A tactical-gear interconnection system apparatus and method allowing connection of a variety of tactical gear such as gun stocks, camera supports, sights, rangefinders, grips, and clamps, in field-interchangeable configurations responsive to changes in field conditions, by providing same-sized threaded plug units on all gear and same-sized interchangeable unions for removable connection of various pieces of gear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Inventor: Donald Kennair, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11181338
    Abstract: A tactical-gear-rail connector-adapter system apparatus and method utilizing the Picatinny-rail standard, allowing precise aligned removable interconnection of a variety of tactical gear or auxiliary equipment such as telescopic sights, night vision devices, reflex sights, laser aiming modules, rangefinders, tactical lights, cameras, fore-grips, bipods, and bayonets, in field-interchangeable configurations, to small-arms rifles and pistols and to non-firearm tactical gear, by providing a greater amount of interconnection options.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Inventor: Donald Kennair, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11150049
    Abstract: A tactical-gear-rail connector-adapter system apparatus and method utilizing the Picatinny-rail standard, allowing precise aligned removable interconnection of a variety of tactical gear or auxiliary equipment such as telescopic sights, night vision devices, reflex sights, laser aiming modules, rangefinders, tactical lights, cameras, fore-grips, bipods, and bayonets, in field-interchangeable configurations, to small-arms rifles and pistols and to non-firearm tactical gear, by providing a greater amount of interconnection options.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Inventor: Donald Kennair, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11097685
    Abstract: A tactical-gear-accommodating seatbelt system and method adapted to provide enhanced safety and easier, more reliable means of engaging and disengaging the seatbelt for persons wearing tactical gear on the waist and chest, by providing an extender unit having an extender strap coupled with and extending from the standard seat-level receptacle or anchored in lieu of the standard seat-level receptacle, and a continuous two-way quarter-turn sure-release receptacle attached to the free end of the extender strap such that the double receptacle sits generally in front of the lower torso in use, and having receptacle fittings to accommodate separate lap and shoulder straps anchored at lower and upper anchor points, respectively, with free ends terminated in buckle tabs, thereby allowing easier and safer engagement and disengagement of the seatbelt system for a person wearing tactical gear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Inventor: Donald Kennair, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20200386511
    Abstract: A tactical-gear-rail connector-adapter system apparatus and method utilizing the Picatinny-rail standard, allowing precise aligned removable interconnection of a variety of tactical gear or auxiliary equipment such as telescopic sights, night vision devices, reflex sights, laser aiming modules, rangefinders, tactical lights, cameras, fore-grips, bipods, and bayonets, in field-interchangeable configurations, to small-arms rifles and pistols and to non-firearm tactical gear, by providing a greater amount of interconnection options.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2020
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Inventor: Donald Kennair, JR.
  • Publication number: 20200333104
    Abstract: A tactical-gear-rail connector-adapter system apparatus and method utilizing the Picatinny-rail standard, allowing precise aligned removable interconnection of a variety of tactical gear or auxiliary equipment such as telescopic sights, night vision devices, reflex sights, laser aiming modules, rangefinders, tactical lights, cameras, fore-grips, bipods, and bayonets, in field-interchangeable configurations, to small-arms rifles and pistols and to non-firearm tactical gear, by providing a greater amount of interconnection options.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventor: Donald Kennair, JR.
  • Publication number: 20200333106
    Abstract: A tactical-gear-rail connector-adapter system apparatus and method utilizing the Picatinny-rail standard, allowing precise aligned removable interconnection of a variety of tactical gear or auxiliary equipment such as telescopic sights, night vision devices, reflex sights, laser aiming modules, rangefinders, tactical lights, cameras, fore-grips, bipods, and bayonets, in field-interchangeable configurations, to small-arms rifles and pistols and to non-firearm tactical gear, by providing a greater amount of interconnection options.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventor: Donald Kennair, JR.
  • Publication number: 20200333105
    Abstract: A tactical-gear-rail connector-adapter system apparatus and method utilizing the Picatinny-rail standard, allowing precise aligned removable interconnection of a variety of tactical gear or auxiliary equipment such as telescopic sights, night vision devices, reflex sights, laser aiming modules, rangefinders, tactical lights, cameras, fore-grips, bipods, and bayonets, in field-interchangeable configurations, to small-arms rifles and pistols and to non-firearm tactical gear, by providing a greater amount of interconnection options.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventor: Donald Kennair, JR.
  • Publication number: 20200247351
    Abstract: A tactical-gear-accommodating seatbelt system and method adapted to provide enhanced safety and easier, more reliable means of engaging and disengaging the seatbelt for persons wearing tactical gear on the waist and chest, by providing an extender unit having an extender strap coupled with and extending from the standard seat-level receptacle or anchored in lieu of the standard seat-level receptacle, and a continuous two-way quarter-turn sure-release receptacle attached to the free end of the extender strap such that the double receptacle sits generally in front of the lower torso in use, and having receptacle fittings to accommodate separate lap and shoulder straps anchored at lower and upper anchor points, respectively, with free ends terminated in buckle tabs, thereby allowing easier and safer engagement and disengagement of the seatbelt system for a person wearing tactical gear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventor: Donald Kennair, JR.
  • Patent number: 10684092
    Abstract: A tactical-gear-rail connector-adapter system apparatus and method utilizing the Picatinny-rail standard, allowing precise aligned removable interconnection of a variety of tactical gear or auxiliary equipment such as telescopic sights, night vision devices, reflex sights, laser aiming modules, rangefinders, tactical lights, cameras, fore-grips, bipods, and bayonets, in field-interchangeable configurations, to small-arms rifles and pistols and to non-firearm tactical gear, by providing a greater amount of interconnection options.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Inventor: Donald Kennair, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10121390
    Abstract: A helmet point-of-view training and monitoring method and apparatus to solve problems encountered in the training and monitoring of pilots of airplanes and other air, sea, land, and space vessels, or vehicles where the seating arrangement in the cockpit prevents an instructor or evaluator from sitting beside or directly observing the pilot's view of the controls and indicators in the cockpit and the outside view from the pilot's position in the cockpit, by providing an apparatus to affix a camera to the standard multi-angle mounting surface found on pilot's helmets, in a proper position and at a proper angle, and by capturing a series of images from the pilot's point of view and displaying such images in real time to an instructor and as recordings for review by pilots, instructors, and others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Inventor: Donald Kennair, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10119788
    Abstract: A tactical-gear rail-mounting system apparatus and method utilizing the Picatinny-rail standard, allowing precise aligned removable mounting of a variety of tactical gear such as telescopic sights, night vision devices, reflex sights, laser aiming modules, rangefinders, tactical lights, cameras, fore-grips, bipods, and bayonets, in field-interchangeable configurations, to small-arms rifles and pistols and to non-firearm tactical gear, by providing a greater amount of mounting area and a variety of mounting-surface orientations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Inventor: Donald Kennair, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20180156254
    Abstract: A tactical-gear interconnection system apparatus and method allowing connection of a variety of tactical gear such as gun stocks, camera supports, sights, rangefinders, grips, and clamps, in field-interchangeable configurations responsive to changes in field conditions, by providing same-sized threaded plug units on all gear and same-sized interchangeable unions for removable connection of various pieces of gear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventor: Donald Kennair, JR.
  • Patent number: 9979871
    Abstract: A radio-frequency trigger signal system apparatus and method for transmitting a radio-frequency signal coordinated with the pulling of a trigger on a weapon such as a firearm, causing cameras on the weapon, the shooter's person, nearby persons or vehicles, and nearby fixed-position cameras to activate, if needed, to flag photographs and videos taken, and optionally to log and notify an appropriate authority of the pulling of the trigger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Inventor: Donald Kennair, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20180066920
    Abstract: A tactical-gear rail-mounting system apparatus and method utilizing the Picatinny-rail standard, allowing precise aligned removable mounting of a variety of tactical gear such as telescopic sights, night vision devices, reflex sights, laser aiming modules, rangefinders, tactical lights, cameras, fore-grips, bipods, and bayonets, in field-interchangeable configurations, to small-arms rifles and pistols and to non-firearm tactical gear, by providing a greater amount of mounting area and a variety of mounting-surface orientations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventor: Donald Kennair, JR.
  • Patent number: 9897898
    Abstract: A quick-reposition camera support and method for photography of record in turbulent conditions, providing adjustable stability, controlled dropping, and quick recovery and repositioning after drops, allowing nearly continuous photography.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Inventor: Donald Kennair, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20180043856
    Abstract: A tactical-gear-accommodating seatbelt system and method adapted to provide enhanced safety and easier, more reliable means of engaging and disengaging the seatbelt for persons wearing tactical gear on the waist and chest, by providing an extender unit having an extender strap coupled with and extending from the standard seat-level receptacle or anchored in lieu of the standard seat-level receptacle, and a sure-release double receptacle attached to the free end of the extender strap such that the double receptacle sits generally in front of the lower torso in use, and having receptacle fittings to accommodate separate lap and shoulder straps anchored at lower and upper anchor points, respectively, with free ends terminated in plug fittings, thereby allowing easier and safer engagement and disengagement of the seatbelt system for a person wearing tactical gear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2016
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventor: Donald Kennair, JR.
  • Publication number: 20180043857
    Abstract: A tactical-gear-accommodating seatbelt system and method adapted to provide enhanced safety and easier, more reliable means of engaging and disengaging the seatbelt for persons wearing tactical gear on the waist and chest, by providing an extender unit having an extender strap coupled with and extending from the standard seat-level receptacle or anchored in lieu of the standard seat-level receptacle, and a sure-release receptacle attached to the free end of the extender strap such that the double receptacle sits generally in front of the lower torso in use, and having receptacle fittings to accommodate separate lap and shoulder straps anchored at lower and upper anchor points, respectively, with free ends terminated in buckle tabs, thereby allowing easier and safer engagement and disengagement of the seatbelt system for a person wearing tactical gear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventor: Donald Kennair, JR.
  • Patent number: 9869332
    Abstract: A tactical-gear interconnection system apparatus and method allowing connection of a variety of tactical gear such as gun stocks, camera supports, sights, rangefinders, grips, and clamps, in field-interchangeable configurations responsive to changes in field conditions, by providing same-sized threaded plug units on all gear and same-sized interchangeable unions for removable connection of various pieces of gear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Inventor: Donald Kennair, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9797688
    Abstract: A tactical-gear rail-mounting system apparatus and method utilizing the Picatinny-rail standard, allowing precise aligned removable mounting of a variety of tactical gear such as telescopic sights, night vision devices, reflex sights, laser aiming modules, rangefinders, tactical lights, cameras, fore-grips, bipods, and bayonets, in field-interchangeable configurations, to small-arms rifles and pistols and to non-firearm tactical gear, by providing a greater amount of mounting area and a variety of mounting-surface orientations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Inventor: Donald Kennair, Jr.