Patents by Inventor Eric C. Springer

Eric C. Springer 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: 20230213303
    Abstract: An archery trigger adjuster includes, in an embodiment, a tool interface portion configured to interface with a portion of an adjustment tool. The archery trigger adjuster also includes a repositioning portion coupled to the tool interface portion. The repositioning portion includes an exterior surface configured to engage a trigger surface of a trigger of an archery release device. The exterior surface has an asymmetrical shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: Copper John Corporation
    Inventor: Eric C. Springer
  • Publication number: 20230213302
    Abstract: An archery hook engager includes, in an embodiment, a first portion defining a first opening configured to receive a pivot member of an archery release device. The archery release device has a body, a carriage, and a hook pivotally coupled to the carriage. The pivot member is coupled to the carriage. The archery hook engager also includes a second portion configured to define a second opening that has an opening dimension. The second opening is configured to receive a stopper that is coupled to the body. The stopper includes a stopper dimension. There is difference between the opening dimension and the stopper dimension that results in a gap between the second portion and the stopper. Furthermore, the archery hook engager includes a hook interface portion configured to be engaged with a hook engagement portion of the hook.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: Copper John Corporation
    Inventor: Eric C. Springer
  • Patent number: 11262154
    Abstract: An archery release device and method operable to generate a pulling force are described herein. The archery release device, in an embodiment, includes a body, at least one element moveably coupled to the body, and a force generator coupled to the body. The force generator is configured to apply a pulling force that pulls the at least one element. As a result of the archery release device being uncocked, the force generator is configured to cause the at least one element to move relative to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Copper John Corporation
    Inventor: Eric C. Springer
  • Publication number: 20200326149
    Abstract: An archery release device and method operable to generate a pulling force are described herein. The archery release device, in an embodiment, includes a body, at least one element moveably coupled to the body, and a force generator coupled to the body. The force generator is configured to apply a pulling force that pulls the at least one element. As a result of the archery release device being uncocked, the force generator is configured to cause the at least one element to move relative to the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2020
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Applicant: Copper John Corporation
    Inventor: Eric C. Springer
  • Patent number: 10746501
    Abstract: An archery release device and method are disclosed herein. The archery release device, in an embodiment, includes a trigger, a leverage link and a cord holder. In the hold arrangement, the trigger, the leverage link and the cord holder are coupled together through a direct connection or an indirect connection. The coupling, direct or indirect, causes the cord holder to hold a draw cord when the cord holder is subject to a pulling force. In the release arrangement, a release interface of the leverage link is decoupled from the trigger, and another release interface of the leverage link is decoupled from the cord holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Copper John Corporation
    Inventor: Eric C. Springer
  • Patent number: 10641578
    Abstract: A trigger-based archery release device and method are described herein. The archery release device, in an embodiment, includes a first housing portion, a second housing portion, and a trigger configured to be positioned at least partially between the first and second housing portions. The archery release device also includes first and second interface members. The archery release device is configured to apply a securing force to a portion of the trigger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Copper John Corporation
    Inventor: Eric C. Springer
  • Publication number: 20190316867
    Abstract: An archery release device and method are disclosed herein. The archery release device, in an embodiment, includes a trigger, a leverage link and a cord holder. In the hold arrangement, the trigger, the leverage link and the cord holder are coupled together through a direct connection or an indirect connection. The coupling, direct or indirect, causes the cord holder to hold a draw cord when the cord holder is subject to a pulling force. In the release arrangement, a release interface of the leverage link is decoupled from the trigger, and another release interface of the leverage link is decoupled from the cord holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2019
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Applicant: Copper John Corporation
    Inventor: Eric C. Springer
  • Publication number: 20190285379
    Abstract: A trigger-based archery release device and method are described herein. The archery release device, in an embodiment, includes a first housing portion, a second housing portion, and a trigger configured to be positioned at least partially between the first and second housing portions. The archery release device also includes first and second interface members. The archery release device is configured to apply a securing force to a portion of the trigger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Applicant: Copper John Corporation
    Inventor: Eric C. Springer
  • Patent number: 10281231
    Abstract: An archery release device and method are described herein. The archery release device, in an embodiment, includes a body and an extension. The extension is configured to be pivotally coupled to the body. A portion of the body is configured to be inserted into the extension. To secure the extension in a desired position relative to the body, a portion of the extension is configured to flex in response to a securement force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Copper John Corporation
    Inventor: Eric C. Springer
  • Publication number: 20180164067
    Abstract: An archery release device and method are described herein. The archery release device, in an embodiment, includes a body and an extension. The extension is configured to be pivotally coupled to the body. A portion of the body is configured to be inserted into the extension. To secure the extension in a desired position relative to the body, a portion of the extension is configured to flex in response to a securement force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Applicant: Copper John Corporation
    Inventor: Eric C. Springer
  • Patent number: 9261323
    Abstract: A bowstring release has, in one embodiment, a removable safety device. The safety device prevents unintentional releasing of the bowstring. The safety device enables enough movement to provide perceptible output indicating that the release has been at least partially activated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Copper John Corporation
    Inventor: Eric C. Springer
  • Publication number: 20150241163
    Abstract: A bowstring release has, in one embodiment, a removable safety device. The safety device prevents unintentional releasing of the bowstring. The safety device enables enough movement to provide perceptible output indicating that the release has been at least partially activated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Applicant: Copper John Corporation
    Inventor: Eric C. Springer
  • Patent number: 9027540
    Abstract: A bowstring release having a removable safety pin that when engaged, allows for training. The safety pin physically preventing the release mechanism from fully releasing, while allowing enough movement to provide a tactile response that the release has been activated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Copper John Corporation
    Inventor: Eric C. Springer
  • Publication number: 20120192844
    Abstract: A bowstring release having a removable safety pin that when engaged, allows for training. The safety pin physically preventing the release mechanism from fully releasing, while allowing enough movement to provide a tactile response that the release has been activated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: Copper John Corporation
    Inventor: Eric C. Springer
  • Publication number: 20030110648
    Abstract: A pin-type bow sight has dog-leg pins and straight pins so that the heads of the pins align along a common axis. The bow sight has a generally circular pin guard with a highlight of a distinctive color applied on the archer side to assist in distinguishing from the target background. The pins are each provided with an optical fiber light guide that passes through an eye or aperture at the tip of the pin. The optic fiber is formed with a set bend at its tip to avoid light loss at the bend, the bend having a radius at least five times the radius of the fiber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Applicant: Copper John Corporation
    Inventor: Eric C. Springer
  • Patent number: 6508005
    Abstract: The bow sight of the present invention includes at least one pin that doglegs from one of a multiple set of tracks to align the doglegged pin's head in a common axis with the pin heads of other pins that are positioned in other tracks. Each pin of the bow sight includes an aperture through a pin head that is aligned such that all fiber optic elements received in those apertures align with the archer's line of sight. The pin guard of the bow sight is circular and forms an integral portion of a proper sight picture for an archer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Assignee: Copper John Corporation
    Inventor: Eric C. Springer
  • Patent number: 6446347
    Abstract: The bow sight may be adjusted for elevation while maintaining the sight normal to an archer's line of sight. The bow sight of the invention enables the elevation block to traverse an arc, when being adjusted for elevation, that has a radius that approximates the distance from the elevation block to the archer's eye. The bow sight may also include a quick release carrier that maintains a predetermined alignment of the sight even through disassembly and reassembly. The bow sight may be disassembled for storage and reassembled without affecting the alignment of the sight. The frame of the bow sight may be easily manufactured by extruding and machining.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Inventor: Eric C. Springer
  • Publication number: 20010032393
    Abstract: The bow sight of the present invention includes at least one pin that doglegs from one of a multiple set of tracks to align the doglegged pin's head in a common axis with the pin heads of other pins that are positioned in other tracks. Each pin of the bow sight includes an aperture through a pin head that is aligned such that all fiber optic elements received in those apertures align with the archer's line of sight. The pin guard of the bow sight is circular and forms an integral portion of a proper sight picture for an archer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Publication date: October 25, 2001
    Inventor: Eric C. Springer