Patents by Inventor James Tentes

James Tentes 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: 10830555
    Abstract: A projectile launching system for pneumatically launching projectiles is disclosed. The projectile launching system includes a nozzle that is positioned within an engine body and movable between a rearward, loading position and a forward, firing position. A valve stem contained within the engine body is moveable to selectively control the discharge of pressurized gas to propel the projectile. The movement of the valve stem controls the supply of pressurized air to move the nozzle to the rearward, loading position upon firing of a projectile. A trigger assembly is used to selectively control the venting of pressurized air to atmosphere to control the movement of the valve stem within the projectile launching system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Inventors: Daniel D. Harvey, James Tentes
  • Publication number: 20180142984
    Abstract: A projectile launching system for pneumatically launching projectiles is disclosed. The projectile launching system includes a nozzle that is positioned within an engine body and movable between a rearward, loading position and a forward, firing position. A valve stem contained within the engine body is moveable to selectively control the discharge of pressurized gas to propel the projectile. The movement of the valve stem controls the supply of pressurized air to move the nozzle to the rearward, loading position upon firing of a projectile. A trigger assembly is used to selectively control the venting of pressurized air to atmosphere to control the movement of the valve stem within the projectile launching system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Daniel D. Harvey, James Tentes
  • Patent number: 9696109
    Abstract: An gas supply system for use with an airsoft gun to power a pneumatic engine contained within a receiver of the airsoft gun. The gas supply system includes a bottle of pressurized gas that supplies pressurized gas at a first pressure to the receiver. A pressure regulator is located between the supply of pressurized gas and the pneumatic drive engine and operates to reduce the pressure of the gas from the first pressure to a second pressure. The pressure regulator is supported on the airsoft gun and allows the pressure of gas supplied to the pneumatic engine of the airsoft gun to be regulated. The pressure regulator includes an adjustment dial that allows an operator to change the pressure of gas supplied to the airsoft gun. The pressure regulator can be located between the bottle of pressurized gas and the receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Inventors: Daniel D. Harvey, James Tentes
  • Publication number: 20160245615
    Abstract: An gas supply system for use with an airsoft gun to power a pneumatic engine contained within a receiver of the airsoft gun. The gas supply system includes a bottle of pressurized gas that supplies pressurized gas at a first pressure to the receiver. A pressure regulator is located between the supply of pressurized gas and the pneumatic drive engine and operates to reduce the pressure of the gas from the first pressure to a second pressure. The pressure regulator is supported on the airsoft gun and allows the pressure of gas supplied to the pneumatic engine of the airsoft gun to be regulated. The pressure regulator includes an adjustment dial that allows an operator to change the pressure of gas supplied to the airsoft gun. The pressure regulator can be located between the bottle of pressurized gas and the receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Daniel D. Harvey, James Tentes
  • Patent number: 9297606
    Abstract: An air supply system for use with an airsoft gun to power a pneumatic engine contained within a receiver of the airsoft gun. The air supply system includes a bottle of pressurized air that supplies the pressurized air at a first pressure to the pneumatic drive engine. A pressure regulator is located between the supply of pressurized air and the pneumatic drive engine and operates to reduce the pressure of the air from the first pressure to a second pressure. The pressure regulator is supported on the airsoft gun and allows the pressure of air supplied to the pneumatic engine of the airsoft gun to be selectively regulated. The pressure regulator includes an adjustment dial that allows an operator to change the pressure of air supplied to the airsoft gun. The pressure regulator can be located either on a stock of the airsoft gun, within a pistol grip of the airsoft gun or between the bottle of pressurized air and the receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Inventors: Daniel D. Harvey, James Tentes
  • Publication number: 20150059726
    Abstract: An air supply system for use with an airsoft gun to power a pneumatic engine contained within a receiver of the airsoft gun. The air supply system includes a bottle of pressurized air that supplies the pressurized air at a first pressure to the pneumatic drive engine. A pressure regulator is located between the supply of pressurized air and the pneumatic drive engine and operates to reduce the pressure of the air from the first pressure to a second pressure. The pressure regulator is supported on the airsoft gun and allows the pressure of air supplied to the pneumatic engine of the airsoft gun to be selectively regulated. The pressure regulator includes an adjustment dial that allows an operator to change the pressure of air supplied to the airsoft gun. The pressure regulator can be located either on a stock of the airsoft gun, within a pistol grip of the airsoft gun or between the bottle of pressurized air and the receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: Daniel D. Harvey, James Tentes