Patents by Inventor Gary Buntain

Gary Buntain 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).

  • Customizable projectile designed to tumble
    Patent number: 9746296
    Abstract: A method of making a projectile that tumbles upon impact. The projectile has a leading portion, a leading portion trailing end, and a leading portion side which forms a leading portion acute angle with the leading portion trailing end. A tip extends from the leading portion and has a tip trailing end and a tip side. The tip side forms a tip acute angle with the tip trailing end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Ward Kraft, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Kraft, Gary Buntain
  • CUSTOMIZABLE PROJECTILE DESIGNED TO TUMBLE
    Publication number: 20170074627
    Abstract: A method of making a projectile that tumbles upon impact. The projectile has a leading portion, a leading portion trailing end, and a leading portion side which forms a leading portion acute angle with the leading portion trailing end. A tip extends from the leading portion and has a tip trailing end and a tip side. The tip side forms a tip acute angle with the tip trailing end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: RYAN KRAFT, GARY BUNTAIN
  • Customizable projectile designed to tumble
    Patent number: 9541362
    Abstract: A projectile or bullet for a firearm. The projectile tumbles upon impact with a target. The projectile may be tailored to control the location of the tumbling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: Ward Kraft, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Kraft, Gary Buntain
  • Customizable Projectile Designed To Tumble
    Publication number: 20150362302
    Abstract: A projectile or bullet for a firearm. The projectile tumbles upon impact with a target. The projectile may be tailored to control the location of the tumbling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventors: Ryan Kraft, Gary Buntain
  • Special Purpose Slugs For Use In Ammunition
    Publication number: 20150241182
    Abstract: A slug for a firearm cartridge made of plastic. Alternative embodiments have a flat leading end or a stair-stepped leading end. Additional embodiments have a metal insert or a combination of metal and plastic portions. The length and diameter of the slugs vary depending on the caliber of the firearm. A preferred embodiment is made from acetal resin (polyoxymethylene).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2013
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Applicant: Ward Kraft, Inc.
    Inventors: Jesse D. Crum, Ryan Kraft, Gary Buntain
  • Customizable Projectile Designed for Separation
    Publication number: 20150090147
    Abstract: A projectile for a firearm and a method of making the projectile. The projectile separates into fragments upon striking a target. The direction and paths of the fragment are determined by the dimensions and shape of the fragments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventors: Sean Burke, Ryan Kraft, Gary Buntain, Bo Watson
  • Single Release Speed Loader
    Publication number: 20140230302
    Abstract: A single release speed loader for firearms includes a light weight, elongated cylindrical body with a closure device at the bottom. Firearm cartridges are stacked inside the body and are prevented from sliding out of the elongated body by a closure at an end thereof. When the closure is removed, the elongated body is moved over the chambers of the cylinder of a firearm, and the cartridges slide out of the elongated body and into the chambers one at a time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: Ward Kraft, Inc.
    Inventors: Jesse Crum, Gary Buntain, Ryan Kraft