Patents by Inventor Jacob Ray Howell

Jacob Ray Howell 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: 11248882
    Abstract: A shooting target assembly includes a balance bar having a center portion that is rotatably connected to a support, a first target assembly rotatably connected to a first end of the balance bar at a first pivot point, and a second target assembly rotatably connected to a second end of the balance bar at a second pivot point. The first target assembly includes a plurality of first target zones, the second target assembly includes a plurality of second target zones, each of the first target zones and each of the second target zones is configured to engage one or more targets, and the balance bar is configured to rotate about the center portion in response to one or more of the targets being broken.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.
    Inventor: Jacob Ray Howell
  • Patent number: 10989504
    Abstract: A shooting target assembly includes a frame having a curved edge, where a plurality of catch mechanisms are positioned along the curved edge, a first target arm having a first end and a second end, and a second target arm having a first end and a second end. The first end of the first target arm is connected to a first target that is positioned above the curved edge. The second end of the first target arm is pivotally connected to a rear portion of the frame at a first pivot point. The first end of the second target arm is connected to a second target that is positioned above the curved edge, and the second end of the second target arm is pivotally connected to the rear portion of the frame at a second pivot point. Each of the plurality of catch mechanisms is configured to engage the first target arm or the second target arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Ray Howell, William E. Clegg
  • Publication number: 20210102786
    Abstract: A shooting target assembly includes a frame having a curved edge, where a plurality of catch mechanisms are positioned along the curved edge, a first target arm having a first end and a second end, and a second target arm having a first end and a second end. The first end of the first target arm is connected to a first target that is positioned above the curved edge. The second end of the first target arm is pivotally connected to a rear portion of the frame at a first pivot point. The first end of the second target arm is connected to a second target that is positioned above the curved edge, and the second end of the second target arm is pivotally connected to the rear portion of the frame at a second pivot point. Each of the plurality of catch mechanisms is configured to engage the first target arm or the second target arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Jacob Ray Howell, William E. Clegg
  • Publication number: 20210102787
    Abstract: A shooting target assembly includes a balance bar having a center portion that is rotatably connected to a support, a first target assembly rotatably connected to a first end of the balance bar at a first pivot point, and a second target assembly rotatably connected to a second end of the balance bar at a second pivot point. The first target assembly includes a plurality of first target zones, the second target assembly includes a plurality of second target zones, each of the first target zones and each of the second target zones is configured to engage one or more targets, and the balance bar is configured to rotate about the center portion in response to one or more of the targets being broken.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventor: Jacob Ray Howell
  • Patent number: 10828555
    Abstract: A portable game includes a playing surface having a first portion and a second portion, where the first portion has at least one container. Each container has an opening and is rotatably connected to the first portion, and each container is configured to rotate between a scoring position and a closed position. The opening of each container is configured to receive a game piece via the playing surface when that container is in the scoring position but not when that container is in the closed position. The portable game also includes one or more border rails that at least partially surround at least a portion of the playing surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Ray Howell, William E. Clegg
  • Publication number: 20200246680
    Abstract: A portable game includes a playing surface having a first portion and a second portion, where the first portion has at least one container. Each container has an opening and is rotatably connected to the first portion, and each container is configured to rotate between a scoring position and a closed position. The opening of each container is configured to receive a game piece via the playing surface when that container is in the scoring position but not when that container is in the closed position. The portable game also includes one or more border rails that at least partially surround at least a portion of the playing surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Jacob Ray Howell, William E. Clegg
  • Publication number: 20200238143
    Abstract: A toss game apparatus includes a first assembly and a second assembly pivotally connected to the first assembly. The first assembly includes a first outer frame, a target surface connected to at least a portion of the first outer frame, and at least one target pocket that is recessed below the target surface. The at least one target pocket is configured to receive a toss game piece. The second assembly includes a second outer frame, and a bounce surface connected to at least a portion of the second outer frame. The target surface is configured to be positioned at an angle non-linearly relative to the bounce surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2019
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Jacob Ray Howell, Chinawut Paesang, Valerie L. Saint Sing
  • Patent number: D917653
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Ray Howell, William E. Clegg
  • Patent number: D917654
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.
    Inventor: Jacob Ray Howell
  • Patent number: D926916
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Ray Howell, William E. Clegg
  • Patent number: D933773
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Dick's Sporting Goods. Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Ray Howell, William E. Clegg