Patents by Inventor Gary Sims
Gary Sims 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).
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Patent number: 9905140Abstract: A fuel pump sign (50) comprising a fuel type indicator panel (52) for indicating the type of fuel supplied by a pump, and a pump availability indicator panel (54) for indicating whether the pump is available for use. Also disclosed is a method of use of a display panel having a plurality of display areas as a fuel pump sign for indicating whether or not a fuel pump is available for use. The method of use comprises displaying an indication of a fuel type supplied by the pump on a first display area of the display panel, and displaying an indication of whether or not the pump is available for use on a second display area of the display panel.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2013Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Inventor: Gary Sims
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Publication number: 20150356892Abstract: A fuel pump sign (50) comprising a fuel type indicator panel (52) for indicating the type of fuel supplied by a pump, and a pump availability indicator panel (54) for indicating whether the pump is available for use. Also disclosed is a method of use of a display panel having a plurality of display areas as a fuel pump sign for indicating whether or not a fuel pump is available for use. The method of use comprises displaying an indication of a fuel type supplied by the pump on a first display area of the display panel, and displaying an indication of whether or not the pump is available for use on a second display area of the display panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2013Publication date: December 10, 2015Inventor: Gary SIMS
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Patent number: 8950098Abstract: Slip-on handgun grips which contribute to accuracy and speed of target acquisition and make shooting a handgun a more pleasant experience by providing a comfortable, secure grip; and by isolating a shooter's thumb from impact and reducing shock, muzzle jump, twist, and recoil when the handgun is fired. The grip is fabricated from a stretchable elastomeric material. This material plus breakaway technology, external grooving, and a thumb-isolating tab maximize the enumerated benefits.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2011Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Inventors: Steven C. Sims, George Clark, Jonathan F. Sell, Gary Sims, Greg Winters
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Patent number: 8939139Abstract: B/D archery bow accessories which have an elastomeric vibration dampening component mounted on an elongated, rigid support. The elastomeric component has a set of integral vibration dampening elements such as ribs. The vibration dampening elements have irregular profile configurations which make these elements capable of dampening with high efficiency the sets of vibrational frequencies generated: (a) when an arrow is shot, and (b) during and after the ensuing lock-up. Vibration dampening efficiency may be promoted by making the elastomeric component from a material of the most optimal hardness that is practical and by employing end pieces at opposite ends of the elastomeric component.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2009Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Inventors: Steven C. Sims, Gary Sims
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Patent number: 8347869Abstract: Quiet, lightweight, well-balanced, forgiving, and accurate compound archery bows which have significantly reduced vibration and bow jump. The limbs and cams of these bows can be removed and replaced without a bow press, and the limbs of the bows are functional (active) over essentially their entire length and allow one to obtain equivalent performance from a more compact and lighter bow. The bow limbs may be leverage locked in articulated limb pockets. The limb butts extend forward well beyond the front of the riser. This eliminates limb length and limb angle as major factors in determining brace height, allowing one to choose a riser style and limb length which optimize arrow speed and bow stabilization. Novel adjustment mechanisms allow one to easily adjust the poundage or poundage and brace height of the bow. Vibration isolation systems may be employed to isolate the bow riser from the limb pockets.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2008Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Sims Vibration Laboratory, Inc.Inventors: Steven C. Sims, Greg Winters, Gary Sims, Jonathan Seil, Arden Merriman, Scott Eastman
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Patent number: 8241156Abstract: Vibration dampening devices for arrows are installed in the arrow point end of the arrow shaft or in the nock end of the shaft or in both of those ends. These devices: (a) are fabricated from elastomeric materials; (b) have an elongated core surrounded by one or more annular, vibration dampening elements; and (c) employ decay time modification to attenuate shock and vibration. The devices are assembled in axially aligned relationship to an arrow point insert or arrow nock, and coupling features insure a positive connection between the dampening device and the arrow point insert or nock to which a device is assembled.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2007Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Inventors: Steven C. Sims, Johnathan F. Seil, Gary Sims, Greg Winters
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Patent number: 8083620Abstract: Ball bats comprising a stem and a handle surrounding the stem. An elastomeric decoupler system installed in the handle sharply reduces the transmission of shocks and vibrations from the stem to the handle, mitigating stinging and other unpleasant sensations experienced by the batter when a ball is struck. Unpleasant sensations can be further reduced by installing a DTMS damping device in the knob of the bat and by installing an elastomeric grip on the handle of the bat; and the unpleasant sound made when a bat strikes the ground or the like can be materially reduced by a device attached to the stem of the bat intermediate the ends of the handle. The present inventions are particularly adaptable to hollow, metal bats; and provision is made for venting the knob of the bat when it is welded in place so hot gases will not be forced into, and reduce the integrity of, the weld. Appropriate ones of the devices described above may also advantageously be employed in wood, composite, and other bats.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2011Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Sims Vibration Laboratory, Inc.Inventors: Steven C. Sims, Gary Sims, Greg Winters, Jonathan F. Seil
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Publication number: 20110281673Abstract: Ball bats comprising a stem and a handle surrounding the stem. An elastomeric decoupler system installed in the handle sharply reduces the transmission of shocks and vibrations from the stem to the handle, mitigating stinging and other unpleasant sensations experienced by the batter when a ball is struck. Unpleasant sensations can be further reduced by installing a DTMS damping device in the knob of the bat and by installing an elastomeric grip on the handle of the bat; and the unpleasant sound made when a bat strikes the ground or the like can be materially reduced by a device attached to the stem of the bat intermediate the ends of the handle. The present inventions are particularly adaptable to hollow, metal bats; and provision is made for venting the knob of the bat when it is welded in place so hot gases will not be forced into, and reduce the integrity of, the weld. Appropriate ones of the devices described above may also advantageously be employed in wood, composite, and other bats.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Inventors: Steven C. Sims, Gary Sims, Greg Winters, Jonathan F. Seil
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Publication number: 20110258900Abstract: Slip-on handgun grips which contribute to accuracy and speed of target acquisition and make shooting a handgun a more pleasant experience by providing a comfortable, secure grip; and by isolating a shooter's thumb from impact and reducing shock, muzzle jump, twist, and recoil when the handgun is fired. The grip is fabricated from a stretchable elastomeric material. This material plus breakaway technology, external grooving, and a thumb-isolating tab maximize the enumerated benefits.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Inventors: Steven C. Sims, George Clark, Jonathan F. Selt, Gary Sims, Greg Winters
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Publication number: 20100319670Abstract: B/D archery bow accessories which have an elastomeric vibration dampening component mounted on an elongated, rigid support. The elastomeric component has a set of integral vibration dampening elements such as ribs. The vibration dampening elements have irregular profile configurations which make these elements capable of dampening with high efficiency the sets of vibrational frequencies generated: (a) when an arrow is shot, and (b) during and after the ensuing lock-up. Vibration dampening efficiency may be promoted by making the elastomeric component from a material of the most optimal hardness that is practical and by employing end pieces at opposite ends of the elastomeric component.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2009Publication date: December 23, 2010Inventors: Steven C. Sims, Gary Sims
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Publication number: 20100184540Abstract: Ball bats comprising a stem and a handle surrounding the stem. An elastomeric decoupler system installed in the handle sharply reduces the transmission of shocks and vibrations from the stem to the handle, mitigating stinging and other unpleasant sensations experienced by the batter when a ball is struck. Unpleasant sensations can be further reduced by installing a DTMS damping device in the knob of the bat and by installing an elastomeric grip on the handle of the bat; and the unpleasant sound made when a bat strikes the ground or the like can be materially reduced by a device attached to the stem of the bat intermediate the ends of the handle. The present inventions are particularly adaptable to hollow, metal bats; and provision is made for venting the knob of the bat when it is welded in place so hot gases will not be forced into, and reduce the integrity of, the weld. Appropriate ones of the devices described above may also advantageously be employed in wood, composite, and other bats.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2010Publication date: July 22, 2010Inventors: Steven C. Sims, Gary Sims, Greg Winters, Jonathan F. Seil
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Publication number: 20100077569Abstract: Vibration/Shock/Isolators (V/SI's) which employ tuned, progressive resistance to deformation to isolate a user's anatomy or a protected instrumentality from shock and vibration. The V/SI may be wrapped around a handle to form a grip. A V/SI can also be fabricated in an unlimited number of other configurations to isolate a user's anatomy or any of an untold number of devices from shock and vibration.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2009Publication date: April 1, 2010Inventors: Steven C. Sims, Gary Sims, Jonathan F. Seil, Greg Winters
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Publication number: 20090145411Abstract: Quiet, lightweight, well-balanced, forgiving, and accurate compound archery bows which have significantly reduced vibration and bow jump. The limbs and cams of these bows can be removed and replaced without a bow press, and the limbs of the bows are functional (active) over essentially their entire length and allow one to obtain equivalent performance from a more compact and lighter bow. The bow limbs may be leverage locked in articulated limb pockets. The limb butts extend forward well beyond the front of the riser. This eliminates limb length and limb angle as major factors in determining brace height, allowing one to choose a riser style and limb length which optimize arrow speed and bow stabilization. Novel adjustment mechanisms allow one to easily adjust the poundage or poundage and brace height of the bow. Vibration isolation systems may be employed to isolate the bow riser from the limb pockets.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2008Publication date: June 11, 2009Inventors: Steven C. Sims, Greg Winters, Gary Sims, Jonathan Seil, Arden Merriman, Scott Eastman
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Publication number: 20080118709Abstract: Vibration/Shock/Isolators (V/SI's) which employ tuned, progressive resistance to deformation to isolate a user's anatomy or a protected instrumentality from shock and vibration. The V/SI may be wrapped around a handle to form a grip. A V/SI can also be fabricated in an unlimited number of other configurations to isolate a user's anatomy or any of an untold number of devices from shock and vibration.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2007Publication date: May 22, 2008Inventors: Steven C. Sims, Gary Sims, Johnathan F. Seil, Greg Winters
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Publication number: 20080085792Abstract: Ball bats comprising a stem and a handle surrounding the stem. An elastomeric decoupler system installed in the handle sharply reduces the transmission of shocks and vibrations from the stem to the handle, mitigating stinging and other unpleasant sensations experienced by the batter when a ball is struck. Unpleasant sensations can be further reduced by installing a DTMS damping device in the knob of the bat and by installing an elastomeric grip on the handle of the bat; and the unpleasant sound made when a bat strikes the ground or the like can be materially reduced by a device attached to the stem of the bat intermediate the ends of the handle. The present inventions are particularly adaptable to hollow, metal bats; and provision is made for venting the knob of the bat when it is welded in place so hot gases will not be forced into, and reduce the integrity of, the weld. Appropriate ones of the devices described above may also advantageously be employed in wood, composite, and other bats.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2007Publication date: April 10, 2008Inventors: Steven Sims, Gary Sims, Greg Winters, Johnathan Seil
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Publication number: 20070259743Abstract: Vibration dampening devices for arrows are installed in the arrow point end of the arrow shaft or in the nock end of the shaft or in both of those ends. These devices: (a) are fabricated from elastomeric materials; (b) have an elongated core surrounded by one or more annular, vibration dampening elements; and (c) employ decay time modification to attenuate shock and vibration. The devices are assembled in axially aligned relationship to an arrow point insert or arrow nock, and coupling features insure a positive connection between the dampening device and the arrow point insert or nock to which a device is assembled.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2007Publication date: November 8, 2007Inventors: Steven C. Sims, Johnathan F. Seil, Gary Sims, Greg Winters
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Patent number: D547814Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2006Date of Patent: July 31, 2007Inventors: Steven C. Sims, Greg Winters, Arden Merriman, Jonathan F. Seil, Gary Sims
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Patent number: D551309Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2004Date of Patent: September 18, 2007Assignee: Steven Sims, Inc.Inventors: Steven C. Sims, Gary Sims, Jonathan F. Seil
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Patent number: D561281Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2006Date of Patent: February 5, 2008Inventors: Steven C. Sims, Gary Sims, Arden Merriman, Jonathan F. Seil
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Patent number: D598063Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2006Date of Patent: August 11, 2009Inventors: Steven C. Sims, Gary Sims, Arden Merriman, Jonathan F. Seil