Patents by Inventor Forest A Hatcher

Forest A Hatcher 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: 9459075
    Abstract: An adjustable occluded eye sight for use with multiple types of weapons including guns and projectile launchers. The sight being light weight, having a low profile, and mountable on the top of a weapon and adjustable for different launch angles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Rapid Entry Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Forest A. Hatcher
  • Publication number: 20130115574
    Abstract: This application details a device which utilizes the controlled, explosive release of a pressurized fluid to simulate the effects of an explosive event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2004
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Inventor: Forest A. Hatcher
  • Publication number: 20100037879
    Abstract: A positive fit feed adapter for use between a paintball loader and a paintball gun. The feed adapter includes a threaded connector formed on either the paintball gun or the paintball loader. The threaded connector includes a plurality of expansion slots that allow the outer diameter of the connector to expand or compress. The feed adapter further includes a collet having an internally threaded surface that is tapered from a first end to a second end. When the feed tube from the other of the paintball gun and the paintball loader is inserted into the threaded connector, the collet is tightened along the external threads to reduce the diameter of the connector to provide a positive fit between the paintball gun and the paintball loader.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Inventor: Forest A. Hatcher
  • Patent number: 7490597
    Abstract: A positive fit feed adapter for use between a paintball loader and a paintball gun. The feed adapter includes a threaded connector formed on either the paintball gun or the paintball loader. The threaded connector includes a plurality of expansion slots that allow the outer diameter of the connector to expand or compress. The feed adapter further includes a collet having an internally threaded surface that is tapered from a first end to a second end. When the feed tube from the other of the paintball gun and the paintball loader is inserted into the threaded connector, the collet is tightened along the external threads to reduce the diameter of the connector to provide a positive fit between the paintball gun and the paintball loader.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Inventor: Forest A. Hatcher
  • Patent number: 7487768
    Abstract: The invention discloses two related improvements over existing trigger mechanisms utilized in pneumatic launching devices—such as pellet or paintball guns. The first improvement is a method for allowing a single trigger frame configuration to be utilized by a multiplicity of launching devices despite differences in attachment points and/or mechanical linkages inherent in the same. The second improvement relates to incorporating a trigger return mechanism within the trigger frame which utilizes magnets, pneumatics or mechanical means to actively return the trigger to its initiating or ‘rest’ position after it has been operated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Inventor: Forest Hatcher
  • Patent number: 7243645
    Abstract: A positive fit feed adapter for use between a paintball loader and a paintball gun. The feed adapter includes a threaded connector formed on either the paintball gun or the paintball loader. The threaded connector includes a plurality of expansion slots that allow the outer diameter of the connector to expand or compress. The feed adapter further includes a collet having an internally threaded surface that is tapered from a first end to a second end. When the feed tube from the other of the paintball gun and the paintball loader is inserted into the threaded connector, the collet is tightened along the external threads to reduce the diameter of the connector to provide a positive fit between the paintball gun and the paintball loader.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Inventor: Forest A. Hatcher
  • Patent number: 7231914
    Abstract: An improved feed port for a pneumatic projectile device comprising a moveable feed port aperture attached to a pneumatic device through which projectiles can be introduced to the breech of the pneumatic device, the feed port having an aperture permitting the free flow of projectiles from an external source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Inventor: Forest A Hatcher
  • Patent number: 7231911
    Abstract: A mechanical, pneumatic, magnetic and/or electronic method for assisting the user operation of a trigger and/or actively and rapidly returning the trigger mechanism to its firing position at the completion of a firing sequence in a paintball gun. The trigger assistance mechanism reduces the amount of force required by the user to move the trigger to begin the firing sequence. After the firing sequence has been completed, the trigger assistance mechanism provides assistance to the trigger to move it to its pre-firing resting position. Alternatively, the trigger assistance mechanism replaces the mechanical linkage between the trigger and the cocking/firing mechanism of the paintball gun such that a pneumatic actuating ram is used to initiate the cocking/firing sequence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Inventor: Forest A. Hatcher
  • Patent number: 7175499
    Abstract: The present invention provides a means for holding the components of the device, a means for storing gas under pressure which is maintained separately from the interior of the device until actuating, a means for releasing pressurized gas from the storage device into the interior of the device, a means for actuating the device upon an external event, a means for retaining the pressurized gas in the interior of the device until a desired internal pressure level is achieved and a means for channeling the pressurized gas that is released upon actuation so that the energy supplied propels a pressurized fluid to explosively pass outside of the device through the conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Inventor: Forest Hatcher
  • Publication number: 20060102417
    Abstract: The present invention provides a means for holding the components of the device, a means for storing gas under pressure which is maintained separately from the interior of the device until actuating, a means for releasing pressurized gas from the storage device into the interior of the device, a means for actuating the device upon an external event, a means for retaining the pressurized gas in the interior of the device until a desired internal pressure level is achieved and a means for channeling the pressurized gas that is released upon actuation so that the energy supplied propels a pressurized fluid to explosively pass outside of the device through the conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2004
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Inventor: Forest Hatcher
  • Publication number: 20050284457
    Abstract: A positive fit feed adapter for use between a paintball loader and a paintball gun. The feed adapter includes a threaded connector formed on either the paintball gun or the paintball loader. The threaded connector includes a plurality of expansion slots that allow the outer diameter of the connector to expand or compress. The feed adapter further includes a collet having an internally threaded surface that is tapered from a first end to a second end. When the feed tube from the other of the paintball gun and the paintball loader is inserted into the threaded connector, the collet is tightened along the external threads to reduce the diameter of the connector to provide a positive fit between the paintball gun and the paintball loader.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2005
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Inventor: Forest Hatcher
  • Publication number: 20050263147
    Abstract: The invention discloses two related improvements over existing trigger mechanisms utilized in pneumatic launching devices—such as pellet or paintball guns. The first improvement is a method for allowing a single trigger frame configuration to be utilized by a multiplicity of launching devices despite differences in attachment points and/or mechanical linkages inherent in the same. The second improvement relates to incorporating a trigger return mechanism within the trigger frame which utilizes magnets, pneumatics or mechanical means to actively return the trigger to its initiating or ‘rest’ position after it has been operated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2002
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Inventor: Forest Hatcher
  • Publication number: 20050241628
    Abstract: An improved feed port for a pneumatic projectile device comprising a moveable feed port aperture attached to a pneumatic device through which projectiles can be introduced to the breech of the pneumatic device, the feed port having an aperture permitting the free flow of projectiles from an external source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2002
    Publication date: November 3, 2005
    Inventor: Forest Hatcher
  • Publication number: 20050178373
    Abstract: A mechanical, pneumatic, magnetic and/or electronic method for assisting the user operation of a trigger and/or actively and rapidly returning the trigger mechanism to its firing position at the completion of a firing sequence in a paintball gun. The trigger assistance mechanism reduces the amount of force required by the user to move the trigger to begin the firing sequence. After the firing sequence has been completed, the trigger assistance mechanism provides assistance to the trigger to move it to its pre-firing resting position. Alternatively, the trigger assistance mechanism replaces the mechanical linkage between the trigger and the cocking/firing mechanism of the paintball gun such that a pneumatic actuating ram is used to initiate the cocking/firing sequence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2004
    Publication date: August 18, 2005
    Inventor: Forest Hatcher
  • Patent number: 6802305
    Abstract: A mechanical, pneumatic, magnetic and/or electronic method for assisting the user operation of a trigger and/or actively and rapidly returning the trigger mechanism to its firing position at the completion of a firing sequence in a paintball gun. The trigger assistance mechanism reduces the amount of force required by the user to move the trigger to begin the firing sequence. After the firing sequence has been completed, the trigger assistance mechanism provides assistance to the trigger to move it to its pre-firing resting position. Alternatively, the trigger assistance mechanism replaces the mechanical linkage between the trigger and the cocking/firing mechanism of the paintball gun such that a pneumatic actuating ram is used to initiate the cocking/firing sequence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Inventor: Forest A. Hatcher
  • Patent number: D512749
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Inventor: Forest A Hatcher
  • Patent number: D515637
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Inventor: Forest A Hatcher
  • Patent number: D520081
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Inventor: Forest A Hatcher
  • Patent number: D558280
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Inventor: Forest A. Hatcher
  • Patent number: D560258
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Inventor: Forest A. Hatcher