Patents by Inventor Greg Winters
Greg Winters 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: 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: 8752536Abstract: Fall away arrow rests for archery bows. The rests have an arm with an arrow-supporting feature and an arm-associated axle which pivots the arm to displace the arrow-supporting feature between a first, arrow-loading position and a second, more elevated, arrow-launching position. The arrow support arm can be adjusted vertically, laterally, and in fore-and-aft directions relative to a riser or other rigid bow component on which the rest is mounted. One or more dampers can be advantageously attached to arrow rest structural members to reduce shock and vibrations, including noise, as the arrow support arm displaces the arrow-supporting feature between its first and second positions, especially as an arrow is launched from the bow.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2008Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Inventors: Steven C. Sims, George Clark, Scott Eastman, Johnathan F. Sell, Greg Winters
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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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Publication number: 20120255187Abstract: The combination of an optical sight and an attachable/detachable adjustable range sighting device accessory, in which the optical sight comprises a support and an array of fixedly positioned fiber optics sighting devices carried by the support; and the accessory comprising a displaceable fiber optics sighting device and a mechanism for shifting the position of the displaceable fiber optics device relative to the array of fixedly positioned sighting devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2012Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: SIMS VIBRATION LABORATORYInventors: Steven C. Sims, George Clark, Scott Eastman, Johnathan F. Sell, Greg Winters
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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: 8151473Abstract: An optical bow sight which can be accessorized with an adjustable range sighting pin or torque and cant compensation or both of these features, but is fully functional without either accessory. The optical sight has a shrouded array of fiber optics sight pins which are removable from the sight housing with their support as a single unit. The sight pins are clad in a metallic glass because of the corrosion resistance of such materials. Light collected over a wide field falls on segments of the sight pin fibers coiled in the housing of the optical unit or falls on a trap which redirects the light onto the fiber segments. A lens may optionally be employed to promote the collection of ambient light, and a shutter or variable size aperture may be provided to control the light reaching the sight pin fibers.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2008Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Inventors: Steven C. Sims, George Clark, Scott Eastman, Johnathan F. Seil, 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: 20110223168Abstract: The invention provides a dual-specific ligand comprising a first immunoglobulin variable domain having a first binding specificity and a complementary or non-complementary immunoglobulin variable domain having a second binding specificity.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2011Publication date: September 15, 2011Inventors: Greg Winter, Ian Tomlinson, Olga Ignatovich, Lucy Holt, Elena De Angelis
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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: 20100081792Abstract: The invention provides a dual-specific ligand comprising a first and second single variable domain, each having binding specificity for a antigenic target. The invention also provides for a single variable domain monomer ligand that specifically binds to an antigenic target.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: April 1, 2010Applicant: SmithKline Beecham CorporationInventors: Steven Grant, Amrik Basran, Olga Ignatovich, Rudolph Maria T. De Wildt, Philip Jones, Neil Brewis, Ben Woolven, Elena De Angelis, Lucy J. Holt, Greg Winter, Ian Tomlinson, Kevin Moulder
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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: 20080235962Abstract: An optical bow sight which can be accessorized with an adjustable range sighting pin or torque and cant compensation or both of these features, but is fully functional without either accessory. The optical sight has a shrouded array of fiber optics sight pins which are removable from the sight housing with their support as a single unit. The sight pins are clad in a metallic glass because of the corrosion resistance of such materials. Light collected over a wide field falls on segments of the sight pin fibers coiled in the housing of the optical unit or falls on a trap which redirects the light onto the fiber segments. A lens may optionally be employed to promote the collection of ambient light, and a shutter or variable size aperture may be provided to control the light reaching the sight pin fibers.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2008Publication date: October 2, 2008Inventors: Steven C. Sims, George Clark, Scott Eastman, Johathan F. Seil, Greg Winters
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Publication number: 20080236556Abstract: Fall away arrow rests for archery bows. The rests have an arm with an arrow-supporting feature and an arm-associated axle which pivots the arm to displace the arrow-supporting feature between a first, arrow-loading position and a second, more elevated, arrow-launching position. The arrow support arm can be adjusted vertically, laterally, and in fore-and-aft directions relative to a riser or other rigid bow component on which the rest is mounted. Radial arms rotatable with the axle and connectable to a buss cable or cable slide by a flexible link rotate the arm to elevate the arrow-supporting feature to its arrow-launching when the bow is drawn and offer further adjustment of the arrow rest operation. A coil spring installed in an axle housing returns the arrow-supporting feature to its first, loading position concomitantly with arrow launch, moving the support out of the path the arrow travels as it leaves the bow.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2008Publication date: October 2, 2008Inventors: Steven C. Sims, George Clark, Scott Eastman, Johnathan F. Sell, Greg Winters
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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: D559937Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2006Date of Patent: January 15, 2008Inventors: Steven C. Sims, Greg Winters, Arden Merriman, Jonathan F. Seil