Patents by Inventor Greg Koch

Greg Koch 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: 20180299109
    Abstract: A flashlight having a barrel with a head end, a tail cap end and a power source held within the barrel; an LED light source for emitting light from the head; a switch; and a circuit that electrically connects the power source, the LED light source, and the switch; wherein the circuit includes a plurality of electrical functions that affect operation of the LED light source which are controlled by operation of the switch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2018
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Applicant: MAG Instrument, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Koch, Bruce K. Bangerter, Kevin E. Collier, Darrell B. Steinicke
  • Patent number: 10018342
    Abstract: A multi-mode portable illumination device includes a switch structure featuring a substantially planar member and a mechanical switch which requires a relatively small amount of force and a short stroke distance to actuate. The mechanical switch is attached to a member which contains circuit(s) adding additional functionality to the multi-mode portable illumination device. The member has conductive springs attached to either end that are used to complete the electrical circuit with the battery and the lamp, while their compressive force is absorbed by a housing protecting the switch structure. A conductive strip is used to improve the conductivity of the circuit in a metal multi-mode portable illumination device which has been provided with an electrically resistive protective coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: MAG INSTRUMENT, INC.
    Inventors: Greg Koch, Bruce K Bangerter, Kevin E Collier, Darrell B Steinicke
  • Publication number: 20170356636
    Abstract: A multi-mode portable illumination device includes a switch structure featuring a substantially planar member and a mechanical switch which requires a relatively small amount of force and a short stroke distance to actuate. The mechanical switch is attached to a member which contains circuit(s) adding additional functionality to the multi-mode portable illumination device. The member has conductive springs attached to either end that are used to complete the electrical circuit with the battery and the lamp, while their compressive force is absorbed by a housing protecting the switch structure. A conductive strip is used to improve the conductivity of the circuit in a metal multi-mode portable illumination device which has been provided with an electrically resistive protective coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Applicant: Mag Instrument, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Koch, Bruce K. Bangerter, Kevin E. Collier, Darrell B. Steinicke
  • Patent number: 9719669
    Abstract: A multi-mode portable illumination device includes a switch structure featuring a substantially planar member and a mechanical switch which requires a relatively small amount of force and a short stroke distance to actuate. The mechanical switch is attached to a member which contains circuit(s) adding additional functionality to the multi-mode portable illumination device. The member has conductive springs attached to either end that are used to complete the electrical circuit with the battery and the lamp, while their compressive force is absorbed by a housing protecting the switch structure. A conductive strip is used to improve the conductivity of the circuit in a metal multi-mode portable illumination device which has been provided with an electrically resistive protective coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: MAG INSTRUMENT, INC.
    Inventors: Greg Koch, Bruce K Bangerter, Kevin E Collier, Darrell B Steinicke
  • Publication number: 20160178175
    Abstract: A multi-mode portable illumination device includes a switch structure featuring a substantially planar member and a mechanical switch which requires a relatively small amount of force and a short stroke distance to actuate. The mechanical switch is attached to a member which contains circuit(s) adding additional functionality to the multi-mode portable illumination device. The member has conductive springs attached to either end that are used to complete the electrical circuit with the battery and the lamp, while their compressive force is absorbed by a housing protecting the switch structure. A conductive strip is used to improve the conductivity of the circuit in a metal multi-mode portable illumination device which has been provided with an electrically resistive protective coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2016
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Applicant: Mag Instrument, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Koch, Bruce K. Bangerter, Kevin E. Collier, Darrell B. Steinicke
  • Publication number: 20070199516
    Abstract: A game surrogate device for game chicks comprising a brooding chamber, free-range chamber, and a movable partition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2006
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventor: Greg Koch
  • Publication number: 20070103898
    Abstract: A flashlight with unique flashlight electrical connections, including a switch structure featuring a switch requiring a small amount of force, and a short stroke distance to actuate, attached to a member on which a circuit adding additional functions to the flashlight may be located. The member has conductive springs attached to either end that are used to complete the electrical circuit with the battery and the lamp, while their compressive force is absorbed by a housing protecting the switch structure. A conductive strip is used to improve the conductivity of the circuit in a metal flashlight which has been provided with an electrically resistive protective coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventors: Greg Koch, Bruce Bangerter, Kevin Collier, Darrell Steinecke