Patents by Inventor Drew Stephens

Drew Stephens 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: 11740052
    Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide locking systems and/or retention mechanisms for an implement holster (such as a handgun holster, for example). Additionally, an implement holster having one or more locking systems and/or retention mechanisms is also described. Locking systems and retention mechanisms may be used individually with a holster or combined for multi-level security of the implement. The one or more locking systems can provide obstruction to the removal of the implement from the holster until intentionally unlocked by the user. Locking systems include hood locks, ejection port locks, and sight covers. Adjustable retention mechanisms can provide a desired retention of the implement while holstered, retaining the implement until a sufficient force is applied to remove the implement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Inventors: Timothy Treto, Drew Stephens, Igor Shirobokov, Silas Van Natter, Taylor Vold
  • Patent number: 11378356
    Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide a thigh mount assembly, to mount and to support an implement (such as a handgun, for example), an implement holster (such as a handgun holster or shell, for example), or the like, along with one or more accessories (duty pouches such as magazine carriers, a baton holder, a pepper spray canister, flashlight, or other carriers or accessories, for example) in a variety of configurations while worn on a person. Alternately, the thigh mount assembly may be used as a support for additional accessories (e.g., weapons, tools, instruments, supplies, etc.) as desired, such as accessories that are desired to be carried on the person. The assembly includes one or more removable or permanent attachment devices that may be used to temporarily or permanently attach the one or more accessories, as well as multiple attachment points that may also be used in like manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Inventors: Timothy Treto, Taylor Vold, Drew Stephens
  • Patent number: 11320237
    Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide a holster mount assembly, to mount and to support an implement (such as a handgun, for example) or an implement holster (such as a handgun holster or shell, for example), or the like, in a variety of configurations. The holster mount assembly is arranged to be worn on a user's person, clothing, or gear (backpacks, gear packs, accessories, straps, belts, etc.), for example, for temporarily and safely carrying the implement, while making the implement easily accessible to the user. In various embodiments, the holster mount assembly is comprised of two primary components, where one of the two components is coupled to the implement or implement holster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas Tedder, Silas Van Natter, Timothy Treto, Drew Stephens
  • Publication number: 20220099407
    Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide locking systems and/or retention mechanisms for an implement holster (such as a handgun holster, for example). Additionally, an implement holster having one or more locking systems and/or retention mechanisms is also described. Locking systems and retention mechanisms may be used individually with a holster or combined for multi-level security of the implement. The one or more locking systems can provide obstruction to the removal of the implement from the holster until intentionally unlocked by the user. Locking systems include hood locks, ejection port locks, and sight covers. Adjustable retention mechanisms can provide a desired retention of the implement while holstered, retaining the implement until a sufficient force is applied to remove the implement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Applicant: Tedder Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Treto, Drew Stephens, Igor Shirobokov, Silas Van Natter, Taylor Vold
  • Patent number: 11213077
    Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide a corset holster comprising a garment having one or more holsters, holster pockets, and/or the like (such as for carrying a handgun, for example), integral to or coupled to the garment. The corset holster allows a user to conveniently carry one or more implements and/or implement accessories in various carry options, including in a concealed manner. For example, the garment may be worn on the user beneath a layer of clothing, if desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Inventors: Drew Stephens, Jacob Shearer
  • Patent number: 11209240
    Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide locking systems and/or retention mechanisms for an implement holster (such as a handgun holster, for example). Additionally, an implement holster having one or more locking systems and/or retention mechanisms is also described. Locking systems and retention mechanisms may be used individually with a holster or combined for multi-level security of the implement. The one or more locking systems can provide obstruction to the removal of the implement from the holster until intentionally unlocked by the user. Locking systems include hood locks, ejection port locks, and sight covers. Adjustable retention mechanisms can provide a desired retention of the implement while holstered, retaining the implement until a sufficient force is applied to remove the implement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Inventors: Timothy Treto, Drew Stephens, Igor Shirobokov, Silas Van Natter, Taylor Vold
  • Publication number: 20210215456
    Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide a thigh mount assembly, to mount and to support an implement (such as a handgun, for example), an implement holster (such as a handgun holster or shell, for example), or the like, along with one or more accessories (duty pouches such as magazine carriers, a baton holder, a pepper spray canister, flashlight, or other carriers or accessories, for example) in a variety of configurations while worn on a person. Alternately, the thigh mount assembly may be used as a support for additional accessories (e.g., weapons, tools, instruments, supplies, etc.) as desired, such as accessories that are desired to be carried on the person. The assembly includes one or more removable or permanent attachment devices that may be used to temporarily or permanently attach the one or more accessories, as well as multiple attachment points that may also be used in like manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Applicant: Tedder Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Treto, Taylor Vold, Drew Stephens
  • Publication number: 20200292272
    Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide locking systems and/or retention mechanisms for an implement holster (such as a handgun holster, for example). Additionally, an implement holster having one or more locking systems and/or retention mechanisms is also described. Locking systems and retention mechanisms may be used individually with a holster or combined for multi-level security of the implement. The one or more locking systems can provide obstruction to the removal of the implement from the holster until intentionally unlocked by the user. Locking systems include hood locks, ejection port locks, and sight covers. Adjustable retention mechanisms can provide a desired retention of the implement while holstered, retaining the implement until a sufficient force is applied to remove the implement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: Tedder Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Treto, Drew Stephens, Igor Shirobokov, Silas Van Natter, Taylor Vold
  • Patent number: 10772412
    Abstract: A shoulder holster assembly is used to support and to carry an implement in a holster. The shoulder holster assembly includes a base or an implement carrier removably coupled to a harness. The harness includes a plurality of length-adjustable straps with strap clips at the ends, configured to engage receivers in the base or the implement carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas Tedder, Drew Stephens, Jacob Shearer, Igor Shirobokov
  • Publication number: 20200253290
    Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide a corset holster comprising a garment having one or more holsters, holster pockets, and/or the like (such as for carrying a handgun, for example), integral to or coupled to the garment. The corset holster allows a user to conveniently carry one or more implements and/or implement accessories in various carry options, including in a concealed manner. For example, the garment may be worn on the user beneath a layer of clothing, if desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Applicant: Tedder Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Drew Stephens, Jacob Shearer
  • Patent number: 10710510
    Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide a seat attachment assembly to receive and to support an implement (such as a handgun, for example) or an implement holster (such as a handgun holster, for example), in a variety of configurations. The seat attachment assembly includes a planar seat attachment unit arranged to be mounted in various locations using one or more straps threaded through a portion of the seat attachment unit, for temporarily and safely stowing the implement, while making the implement easily accessible to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Inventors: Drew Stephens, Jacob Shearer
  • Patent number: 10712127
    Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide a spline attachment assembly to mount and to support an implement (such as a handgun, for example) or an implement holster (such as a handgun holster, for example), or the like, in a variety of configurations. The spline attachment assembly includes a base having a receiver and a post having a shaft, the shaft arranged to be inserted into the receiver to removably couple the post to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas Tedder, Taylor Vold, Drew Stephens
  • Publication number: 20200141694
    Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide a holster mount assembly, to mount and to support an implement (such as a handgun, for example) or an implement holster (such as a handgun holster or shell, for example), or the like, in a variety of configurations. The holster mount assembly is arranged to be worn on a user's person, clothing, or gear (backpacks, gear packs, accessories, straps, belts, etc.), for example, for temporarily and safely carrying the implement, while making the implement easily accessible to the user. In various embodiments, the holster mount assembly is comprised of two primary components, where one of the two components is coupled to the implement or implement holster.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2020
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: Tedder Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Tedder, Silas Van Natter, Timothy Treto, Drew Stephens
  • Patent number: 10578397
    Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide a holster mount assembly, to mount and to support an implement (such as a handgun, for example) or an implement holster (such as a handgun holster or shell, for example), or the like, in a variety of configurations. The holster mount assembly is arranged to be worn on a user's person, clothing, or gear (backpacks, gear packs, accessories, straps, belts, etc.), for example, for temporarily and safely carrying the implement, while making the implement easily accessible to the user. In various embodiments, the holster mount assembly is comprised of two primary components, where one of the two components is coupled to the implement or implement holster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas Tedder, Silas Van Natter, Taylor Vold, Drew Stephens
  • Publication number: 20190322221
    Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide a seat attachment assembly to receive and to support an implement (such as a handgun, for example) or an implement holster (such as a handgun holster, for example), in a variety of configurations. The seat attachment assembly includes a planar seat attachment unit arranged to be mounted in various locations using one or more straps threaded through a portion of the seat attachment unit, for temporarily and safely stowing the implement, while making the implement easily accessible to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Applicant: Tedder Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Drew Stephens, Jacob Shearer
  • Publication number: 20190298039
    Abstract: A shoulder holster assembly is used to support and to carry an implement in a holster. The shoulder holster assembly includes a base or an implement carrier removably coupled to a harness. The harness includes a plurality of length-adjustable straps with strap clips at the ends, configured to engage receivers in the base or the implement carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Applicant: Tedder Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Tedder, Drew Stephens, Jacob Shearer, Igor Shirobokov
  • Patent number: 10274296
    Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide a modular carrier for a tactical implement or for an accessory to a weapon, tool, or other implement, for example. The modular carrier comprises first and second shell components to at least partially encase the accessory. The first and second shell components are adjustably attached using at least one attachment member on each of the first and second shell components, to form an enclosure. At least one adjustable retention component may be used with the attachment members to adjust the retention of the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: TEDDER INDUSTRIES, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Tedder, Drew Stephens, Silas Van Natter, Taylor Vold, Tim Treto, Christopher Weber
  • Publication number: 20180325248
    Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide a multi-purpose clip. In various embodiments, the clip may be used to temporarily or permanently couple an item to a support object, such as a holster to an article of clothing, for instance. The clip comprises a loop portion arranged to be coupled to the support object and a key portion arranged to be coupled to the supported item, via a keyhole at the supported item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Applicant: Tedder Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Tedder, Drew Stephens, Jacob Shearer
  • Publication number: 20180202764
    Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide a holster mount assembly, to mount and to support an implement (such as a handgun, for example) or an implement holster (such as a handgun holster or shell, for example), or the like, in a variety of configurations. The holster mount assembly is arranged to be worn on a user's person, clothing, or gear (backpacks, gear packs, accessories, straps, belts, etc.), for example, for temporarily and safely carrying the implement, while making the implement easily accessible to the user. In various embodiments, the holster mount assembly is comprised of two primary components, where one of the two components is coupled to the implement or implement holster.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2018
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Applicant: Tedder Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Tedder, Silas Van Natter, Taylor Vold, Drew Stephens
  • Publication number: 20180195834
    Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide a spline attachment assembly to mount and to support an implement (such as a handgun, for example) or an implement holster (such as a handgun holster, for example), or the like, in a variety of configurations. The spline attachment assembly includes a base having a receiver and a post having a shaft, the shaft arranged to be inserted into the receiver to removably couple the post to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Applicant: Tedder Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Tedder, Taylor Vold, Drew Stephens