Patents by Inventor James Sovine

James Sovine 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: 10168128
    Abstract: A high caliber target includes a target plate and a stand. The target plate may be mounted on and removed from the stand. In accordance with one embodiment, the target plate can be mounted and removed without tools. In accordance with one embodiment, the target plate is presented to the shooter without joints or edges which could promote ricochets back toward the shooter. In accordance with another embodiment, the target plate can pivot on impact relative to the stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: James Sovine, Devin Anderson
  • Publication number: 20170350677
    Abstract: A high caliber target includes a target plate and a stand. The target plate may be mounted on and removed from the stand. In accordance with one embodiment, the target plate can be mounted and removed without tools. In accordance with one embodiment, the target plate is presented to the shooter without joints or edges which could promote ricochets back toward the shooter. In accordance with another embodiment, the target plate can pivot on impact relative to the stand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: James Sovine, Devin Anderson
  • Patent number: 9784538
    Abstract: A high caliber target includes a target plate and a stand. The target plate may be mounted on and removed from the stand. In accordance with one embodiment, the target plate can be mounted and removed without tools. In accordance with one embodiment, the target plate is presented to the shooter without joints or edges which could promote ricochets back toward the shooter. In accordance with another embodiment, the target plate can pivot on impact relative to the stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: James Sovine, Devin Anderson
  • Publication number: 20160209182
    Abstract: A high caliber target includes a target plate and a stand. The target plate may be mounted on and removed from the stand. In accordance with one embodiment, the target plate can be mounted and removed without tools. In accordance with one embodiment, the target plate is presented to the shooter without joints or edges which could promote ricochets back toward the shooter. In accordance with another embodiment, the target plate can pivot on impact relative to the stand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: James Sovine, Devin Anderson
  • Patent number: 9217623
    Abstract: The present invention provides a releasable clamp assembly for supporting one or more bullet deflecting plates, comprising: a first plate holder having a channel for receiving an outer lateral edge of a first deflecting plate; a second plate holder having a channel for receiving an outer lateral edge of a second deflecting plate; and a bridge comprising a bridge connecting the first plate holder and the second plate holder and one or more releasable clamp integral with the bridge, wherein the one or more releasable clamp is adapted to apply a clamping force in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first plate holder channel and second plate holder channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: James Sovine, Addison Sovine
  • Patent number: 8469364
    Abstract: A portable bullet trap includes a rail which is attachable to a shoot house or other ballistic wall and a trolley which facilitates movement of the bullet trap along the rail. Additionally a bullet trap may include a plurality of pivotable baffles or other structures disposed therein to deflect and partially decelerate a bullet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: David Bassett, James Sovine, Kyle Bateman
  • Publication number: 20120126480
    Abstract: A portable bullet trap includes a rail which is attachable to a shoot house or other ballistic wall and a trolley which facilitates movement of the bullet trap along the rail. Additionally a bullet trap may include a plurality of pivotable baffles or other structures disposed therein to deflect and partially decelerate a bullet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventors: David Bassett, James Sovine, Kyle Bateman
  • Publication number: 20100311015
    Abstract: A reusable ballistic door for use in the training of individuals such as police officers and military personnel. The door may be formed to have different weak spots, requiring different techniques to enter the door. The door may be quickly and inexpensively rebuilt for subsequent training. A reusable training door may also be used inside of a shoot house to provide realistic training scenarios.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2010
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventors: Addison Sovine, Kyle Bateman, David Bassett, James Sovine, Tom Wright, Thomas Marshall
  • Patent number: 7789666
    Abstract: A reusable ballistic door for use in the training of individuals such as police officers and military personnel. The door may be formed to have different weak spots, requiring different techniques to enter the door. The door may be quickly and inexpensively rebuilt for subsequent training. A reusable training door may also be used inside of a shoot house to provide realistic training scenarios.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: Addison Sovine, Kyle Bateman, David Bassett, James Sovine, Tom Wright, Thomas Marshall
  • Publication number: 20060240391
    Abstract: A reusable ballistic door for use in the training of individuals such as police officers and military personnel. The door may be formed to have different weak spots, requiring different techniques to enter the door. The door may be quickly and inexpensively rebuilt for subsequent training. A reusable training door may also be used inside of a shoot house to provide realistic training scenarios.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2005
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Inventors: Addison Sovine, Kyle Bateman, David Bassett, James Sovine, Tom Wright, Thomas Marshall
  • Publication number: 20060234069
    Abstract: A modular ballistic ceiling allows increased flexibility in building and reassembling shoot houses. Shoot houses may be built with multiple levels which are completely modular.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2006
    Publication date: October 19, 2006
    Inventors: H. Sovine, Kyle Bateman, David Bassett, James Sovine
  • Patent number: D706139
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: Addison Sovine, James Sovine, Ernest M. John, David Mathis