Patents by Inventor James S. Dodd
James S. Dodd 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: 9285185Abstract: A firearm may have a plurality of power-consuming accessories that can be attached to the weapon. In order to reduce the weight of these power-consuming accessories, as well as the proliferation of their batteries, the Weapon Accessory Power Distribution System provides a common power source to power the power-consuming accessories attached to the weapon. One or more powered rails are provided to provide a point of electrical interconnection for the power-consuming accessories, absent the use of connectors with their tethering cables, which are susceptible to entanglement. The powered rail(s) are electrically interconnected with a power source, which typically is a battery mounted in the butt stock of the weapon.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2013Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Inventors: Eric F. Cabahug, Joseph Frascati, Don McLaughlin, James S. Dodd, Ben Feldman
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Patent number: 8776422Abstract: A firearm used in military applications may have a plurality of accessories that can be attached to the weapon, with each accessory having a need for electric power. In order to reduce the weight of these power-consuming accessories, as well as the proliferation of batteries used to power these power-consuming accessories, a Powered Rail provides a point of mechanical and electrical interconnection for the power-consuming accessories with a common power source. The Weapon Accessory Control System is provided to enable the user to control the activation of a power-consuming accessory as well as enable communications between the user and the power-consuming accessory and among power-consuming accessories.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Prototype Productions, Inc.Inventors: James S. Dodd, Ben Feldman, Tyler Miller, Terrance Jordan, Greg Paulsen
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Patent number: 8516731Abstract: A firearm may have a plurality of power-consuming accessories that can be attached to the weapon. In order to reduce the weight of these power-consuming accessories, as well as the proliferation of their batteries, the Weapon Accessory Power Distribution System provides a common power source to power the power-consuming accessories attached to the weapon. One or more powered rails are provided on the handguard, which encircles the barrel of the weapon, to provide a point of mechanical and electrical interconnection for the power-consuming accessories to provide quick-connect mounting and dismounting of the power-consuming accessory, absent the use of connectors with their tethering cables, which are susceptible to entanglement. The Weapon Accessory Control System is provided to enable the user to control the activation of a power-consuming accessory as well as enable communications between the user and the accessory and among power-consuming accessories.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2011Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Prototype Productions Incorporated Ventures Two, LLCInventors: Eric F. Cabahug, James S. Dodd, Ben Feldman, John Schroeder
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Publication number: 20130185978Abstract: A firearm used in military applications may have a plurality of accessories that can be attached to the weapon, with each accessory having a need for electric power. In order to reduce the weight of these power-consuming accessories, as well as the proliferation of batteries used to power these power-consuming accessories, a Powered Rail provides a point of mechanical and electrical interconnection for the power-consuming accessories with a common power source. The Weapon Accessory Control System is provided to enable the user to control the activation of a power-consuming accessory as well as enable communications between the user and the power-consuming accessory and among power-consuming accessories.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2012Publication date: July 25, 2013Applicant: Prototype Productions, Inc.Inventors: James S. Dodd, Ben Feldman, Tyler Miller, Terrance Jordan, Greg Paulsen
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Patent number: 8490313Abstract: The Accessory Mounting Apparatus uses a quick release clamp for mounting and securely attaching accessories to a dove-tail shaped accessory rail. This apparatus allows for quick assembling and disassembling of accessories and tactical equipment on a weapon accessory rail system. The Accessory Mounting Apparatus consists of a base, latching arm, and over-centered lever to apply clamping force, where the base of the clamping device is keyed to align with a dove-tail shaped rail and fix its location in the direction of the barrel. The latching arm is slid over the dovetail in the accessory rail and the over-centered lever is closed to clamp the device securely around the accessory rail, fixing it in all directions.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2011Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Prototype Productions Incorporated Ventures Two, LLCInventors: Joseph Frascati, Ben Feldman, James S. Dodd, Hector Tapia, Greg Paulsen
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Patent number: 8448368Abstract: The present invention is related to weapons systems. In particular, the present invention is directed to accessory attachment systems for rifles and small arms weapons that enable attached accessory devices to draw power from a central power source and communicate with the user and/or other devices.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2010Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Prototype Productions Incorporated Ventures Two, LLCInventors: Eric F. Cabahug, James S. Dodd, Hector Tapia, John Schroeder, Jay Tilton, Don McLaughlin, Ben Feldman
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Patent number: 8443539Abstract: A firearm may have a plurality of power-consuming accessories that can be attached to the weapon. In order to reduce the weight of these power-consuming accessories, as well as the proliferation of their batteries, the Weapon Accessory Power Distribution System provides a common power source to power the power-consuming accessories attached to the weapon. One or more powered rails are provided to encircle the barrel of the weapon, to provide a point of mechanical and electrical interconnection for the power-consuming accessories to provide quick connect mounting and dismounting of the power-consuming accessory, absent the use of connectors with their tethering cables, which are susceptible to entanglement. The Weapon Accessory Rail Contacts provide the mechanism to electrically interconnect the power-consuming accessory with the powered rail.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2011Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Prototype Productions Incorporated Ventures Two, LLCInventors: Eric F. Cabahug, James S. Dodd, Ben Feldman, Don McLaughlin, John Schroeder, Hector Tapia
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Patent number: 8402683Abstract: The present invention is related to weapons systems. In particular, the present invention is directed to accessory attachment systems for rifles and small arms weapons that enable attached accessory devices to draw power from a central power source and communicate with the user and/or other devices.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2010Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Prototype Productions Incorporated Ventures Two, LLCInventors: Eric F. Cabahug, Joseph Frascati, Don McLaughlin, James S. Dodd, Ben Feldman
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Patent number: 8397418Abstract: A firearm may have a plurality of power-consuming accessories that can be attached to the weapon. In order to reduce the weight of these power-consuming accessories, as well as the proliferation of their batteries, the Weapon Accessory Power Distribution System provides a common power source to power the power-consuming accessories attached to the weapon. One or more powered rails are provided to provide a point of electrical interconnection for the power-consuming accessories, absent the use of connectors with their tethering cables, which are susceptible to entanglement. The powered rail(s) are electrically interconnected with a power source, which typically is a battery mounted in the butt stock of the weapon.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2011Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Prototype Productions Incorporated Ventures Two, LLCInventors: Eric F. Cabahug, Joseph Frascati, Don McLaughlin, James S. Dodd, Ben Feldman
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Patent number: 8322064Abstract: A firearm may have a plurality of power-consuming accessories that can be attached to the weapon. In order to reduce the weight of these power-consuming accessories, as well as the proliferation of their batteries, the Weapons Accessory Power Distribution System provides a common power source to power the power-consuming accessories attached to the weapon. One or more powered rails are provided on the handguard, which encircles the barrel of the weapon, to provide a point of mechanical and electrical interconnection for the power-consuming accessories to provide quick connect mounting and dismounting of the power-consuming accessory, absent the use of connectors with their tethering cables, which are susceptible to entanglement. The powered rail(s) are electrically interconnected with a power source, which typically is a battery mounted in the butt stock of the weapon.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2012Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Prototype Poductions Incorporated Ventures Two, LLCInventors: Eric F. Cabahug, James S. Dodd, Ben Feldman
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Publication number: 20120180363Abstract: The Accessory Mounting Apparatus uses a quick release clamp for mounting and securely attaching accessories to a dove-tail shaped accessory rail. This apparatus allows for quick assembling and disassembling of accessories and tactical equipment on a weapon accessory rail system. The Accessory Mounting Apparatus consists of a base, latching arm, and over-centered lever to apply clamping force, where the base of the clamping device is keyed to align with a dove-tail shaped rail and fix its location in the direction of the barrel. The latching arm is slid over the dovetail in the accessory rail and the over-centered lever is closed to clamp the device securely around the accessory rail, fixing it in all directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2011Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: Prototype Productions, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Frascati, Ben Feldman, James S. Dodd, Hector Tapia, Greg Paulsen
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Publication number: 20120144714Abstract: A firearm may have a plurality of power-consuming accessories that can be attached to the weapon. In order to reduce the weight of these power-consuming accessories, as well as the proliferation of their batteries, the Weapons Accessory Power Distribution System provides a common power source to power the power-consuming accessories attached to the weapon. One or more powered rails are provided on the handguard, which encircles the barrel of the weapon, to provide a point of mechanical and electrical interconnection for the power-consuming accessories to provide quick connect mounting and dismounting of the power-consuming accessory, absent the use of connectors with their tethering cables, which are susceptible to entanglement. The powered rail(s) are electrically interconnected with a power source, which typically is a battery mounted in the butt stock of the weapon.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2012Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: Prototype Productions Incorporated VenturesInventors: Eric F. Cabahug, James S. Dodd, Ben Feldman
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Publication number: 20120144716Abstract: A firearm may have a plurality of power-consuming accessories that can be attached to the weapon. In order to reduce the weight of these power-consuming accessories, as well as the proliferation of their batteries, the Weapon Accessory Power Distribution System provides a common power source to power the power-consuming accessories attached to the weapon. One or more powered rails are provided on the handguard, which encircles the barrel of the weapon, to provide a point of mechanical and electrical interconnection for the power-consuming accessories to provide quick-connect mounting and dismounting of the power-consuming accessory, absent the use of connectors with their tethering cables, which are susceptible to entanglement. The Weapon Accessory Control System is provided to enable the user to control the activation of a power-consuming accessory as well as enable communications between the user and the accessory and among power-consuming accessories.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: Prototype Productions, Inc.Inventors: Eric F. Cabahug, James S. Dodd, Ben Feldman, John Schroeder
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Publication number: 20120131837Abstract: A firearm may have a plurality of power-consuming accessories that can be attached to the weapon. In order to reduce the weight of these power-consuming accessories, as well as the proliferation of their batteries, the Weapon Accessory Power Distribution System provides a common power source to power the power-consuming accessories attached to the weapon. One or more powered rails are provided to encircle the barrel of the weapon, to provide a point of mechanical and electrical interconnection for the power-consuming accessories to provide quick connect mounting and dismounting of the power-consuming accessory, absent the use of connectors with their tethering cables, which are susceptible to entanglement. The Weapon Accessory Rail Contacts provide the mechanism to electrically interconnect the power-consuming accessory with the powered rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2011Publication date: May 31, 2012Applicant: Prototype Productions, Inc.Inventors: Eric F. Cabahug, James S. Dodd, Ben Feldman, Don McLaughlin, John Schroeder, Hector Tapia
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Patent number: 8146282Abstract: A firearm may have a plurality of power-consuming accessories that can be attached to the weapon. In order to reduce the weight of these power-consuming accessories, as well as the proliferation of their batteries, the Weapons Accessory Power Distribution System provides a common power source to power the power-consuming accessories attached to the weapon. One or more powered rails are provided on the handguard, which encircles the barrel of the weapon, to provide a point of mechanical and electrical interconnection for the power-consuming accessories to provide quick connect mounting and dismounting of the power-consuming accessory, absent the use of connectors with their tethering cables, which are susceptible to entanglement. The powered rail(s) are electrically interconnected with a power source, which typically is a battery mounted in the butt stock of the weapon.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2010Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Prototype Productions, Inc.Inventors: Eric F. Cabahug, James S. Dodd, Ben Feldman
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Patent number: 8141288Abstract: The Low Reflectivity Contact has a low coefficient of light reflection, is rugged with respect to harsh ambient environmental conditions, provides a low resistance electrical connection, and is adapted for use in quick-connect applications. Light reflectivity of the contact is minimized by the use of a conductive mesh that is used to implement the electrical contact. The weave density and wire diameter of the conductive mesh maximizes the attenuation of reflected light in the visible spectrum, yet maintains high electrical conductivity and a lack of sensitivity to contamination via the choice of materials used to implement the Low Reflectivity Contact.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2010Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Prototype Productions, Inc.Inventors: James S. Dodd, Jay Tilton, Ben Feldman
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Publication number: 20110283585Abstract: A firearm may have a plurality of power-consuming accessories that can be attached to the weapon. In order to reduce the weight of these power-consuming accessories, as well as the proliferation of their batteries, the Weapon Accessory Power Distribution System provides a common power source to power the power-consuming accessories attached to the weapon. One or more powered rails are provided to provide a point of electrical interconnection for the power-consuming accessories, absent the use of connectors with their tethering cables, which are susceptible to entanglement. The powered rail(s) are electrically interconnected with a power source, which typically is a battery mounted in the butt stock of the weapon.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2011Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: Prototype Productions, Inc.Inventors: Eric F. Cabahug, Joseph Frascati, Don McLaughlin, James S. Dodd, Ben Feldman
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Publication number: 20110061284Abstract: A firearm may have a plurality of power-consuming accessories that can be attached to the weapon. In order to reduce the weight of these power-consuming accessories, as well as the proliferation of their batteries, the Weapons Accessory Power Distribution System provides a common power source to power the power-consuming accessories attached to the weapon. One or more powered rails are provided on the handguard, which encircles the barrel of the weapon, to provide a point of mechanical and electrical interconnection for the power-consuming accessories to provide quick connect mounting and dismounting of the power-consuming accessory, absent the use of connectors with their tethering cables, which are susceptible to entanglement. The powered rail(s) are electrically interconnected with a power source, which typically is a battery mounted in the butt stock of the weapon.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Applicant: Prototype Productions, Inc.Inventors: Eric F. Cabahug, James S. Dodd, Ben Feldman
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Publication number: 20100279544Abstract: The Low Reflectivity Contact has a low coefficient of light reflection, is rugged with respect to harsh ambient environmental conditions, provides a low resistance electrical connection, and is adapted for use in quick-connect applications. Light reflectivity of the contact is minimized by the use of a conductive mesh that is used to implement the electrical contact. The weave density and wire diameter of the conductive mesh maximizes the attenuation of reflected light in the visible spectrum, yet maintains high electrical conductivity and a lack of sensitivity to contamination via the choice of materials used to implement the Low Reflectivity Contact.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: Prototype Productions, Inc.Inventors: James S. Dodd, Jay Tilton, Ben Feldman