Patents by Inventor Gordon Knutson

Gordon Knutson 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: 10228211
    Abstract: A portable, firearm support stand. The stand has a foldable, collapsible and expandable leg system, a handle connected to the leg system, and a firearm support also connected to the leg system. The foldable leg system includes first, second, third and fourth legs, each leg having a bottom, a top region and a midpoint region. The top regions of the first and third legs are pivotally connected to each other. The top regions of the second and fourth legs are pivotally connected to each other. The midpoint regions of the first and second legs are pivotally connected to each other. And the midpoint regions of the third and fourth legs are pivotally connected to each other. The handle is disposed at the top region of one leg. The firearm support is disposed at the top region of one leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Inventor: Gordon Knutson
  • Publication number: 20180135934
    Abstract: A portable, firearm support stand. The stand has a foldable, collapsible and expandable leg system, a handle connected to the leg system, and a firearm support also connected to the leg system. The foldable leg system includes first, second, third and fourth legs, each leg having a bottom, a top region and a midpoint region. The top regions of the first and third legs are pivotally connected to each other. The top regions of the second and fourth legs are pivotally connected to each other. The midpoint regions of the first and second legs are pivotally connected to each other. And the midpoint regions of the third and fourth legs are pivotally connected to each other. The handle is disposed at the top region of one leg. The firearm support is disposed at the top region of one leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventor: Gordon Knutson
  • Publication number: 20080051699
    Abstract: A method of coating a microneedle array by applying a coating fluid using a flexible film in a brush-like manner. A method of coating a microneedle array comprising: providing a microneedle array having a substrate and a plurality of microneedles; providing a flexible film; providing a coating solution comprising a carrier fluid and a coating material; applying the coating solution onto a first major surface of the flexible film; providing a coating solution comprising a carrier fluid and a coating material; applying the coating solution onto a first major surface of the flexible film; performing a transfer step of bringing the first major surface of the flexible film into contact with the microneedles and removing the flexible film from contact with the microneedles; and allowing the carrier fluid to evaporate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2005
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Hye-Ok Choi, Gordon Knutson, Moses David
  • Patent number: 5405186
    Abstract: A portable heated seat device useful for cold weather outdoor seating in remote areas. The device involves the use of a seat support positioned above a central heated air passageway such that heated air rises through the passageway, around the seat support, and under the coat or poncho of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 11, 1995
    Inventors: Daniel R. Hanson, Brian Sylla, Gordon Knutson