Patents by Inventor Jim Gianladis

Jim Gianladis 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: 8997977
    Abstract: An apparatus for storing ammunition. The apparatus is comprised of a first member and a second member. The first member has an interior portion. The second member is configured so that at least a portion of the second member may enter the interior portion of the first member. The first member includes a first element of a securing device and the second member includes a second element of the securing device. The securing device releasably secures the first and second members together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Adam Birk, Jim Gianladis, Robert J. Zara
  • Patent number: 8695985
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes various embodiments of shooting target assemblies and associated systems and methods of use and manufacture. One aspect of the disclosure is directed to shooting target assemblies configurable in an assembled arrangement and a stowed arrangement. Another aspect of the disclosure is directed to shooting target assemblies having a stabilizer for improving target stability during operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Tim Kinney, Adam Birk, Robert J. Zara, Jim Gianladis
  • Patent number: 8393106
    Abstract: Shooting rests having elevation adjustment assemblies are disclosed herein. One embodiment of the disclosure, for example, is directed to a shooting rest for supporting a firearm having a buttstock spaced apart from a forestock. The shooting rest includes a first base portion carrying a first support for supporting the buttstock and a second base portion coupled to the first base portion and carrying a second support for supporting the forestock. The second base portion includes a body having an opening extending therethrough, and a height adjustment member slidably positioned in the opening. The height adjustment member has a non-circular cross-sectional shape in a plane that is generally transverse to a longitudinal axis of the height adjustment member. The height adjustment member is attached to the second support and configured to adjust a height of the second support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Cauley, Adam Birk, Tim Kinney, Michael E. Cottrell, Yan-Jiang Zhou, Russell A. Potterfield, Jim Gianladis, Robert Joseph Zara
  • Patent number: 8356442
    Abstract: Adjustable shooting rests and shooting rest assemblies are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a shooting rest includes a rest assembly for supporting a forestock of a firearm. The rest assembly includes a base member and first and second upright members extending from the base member. A position of each of the first and second upright members is independently adjustable with reference to the base member. The shooting rest also includes a support assembly coupled to the rest assembly to move the rest assembly in a first direction and in a second direction. The first and second directions are in a plane generally transverse to a longitudinal axis of the firearm. The shooting rest further includes a base coupled to the support assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Robert Joseph Zara, Jim Gianladis, Mark Wasson, Adam Birk, Dennis Cauley
  • Publication number: 20120174461
    Abstract: Adjustable shooting rests and shooting rest assemblies are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a shooting rest includes a rest assembly for supporting a forestock of a firearm. The rest assembly includes a base member and first and second upright members extending from the base member. A position of each of the first and second upright members is independently adjustable with reference to the base member. The shooting rest also includes a support assembly coupled to the rest assembly to move the rest assembly in a first direction and in a second direction. The first and second directions are in a plane generally transverse to a longitudinal axis of the firearm. The shooting rest further includes a base coupled to the support assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Robert J. Zara, Jim Gianladis, Mark Wasson, Adam Birk, Dennis Cauley
  • Publication number: 20120175844
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes various embodiments of shooting target assemblies and associated systems and methods of use and manufacture. One aspect of the disclosure is directed to shooting target assemblies configurable in an assembled arrangement and a stowed arrangement. Another aspect of the disclosure is directed to shooting target assemblies having a stabilizer for improving target stability during operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Tim Kinney, Adam Birk, Robert J. Zara, Jim Gianladis
  • Publication number: 20120144647
    Abstract: Shooting rests having elevation adjustment assemblies are disclosed herein. One embodiment of the disclosure, for example, is directed to a shooting rest for supporting a firearm having a buttstock spaced apart from a forestock. The shooting rest includes a first base portion carrying a first support for supporting the buttstock and a second base portion coupled to the first base portion and carrying a second support for supporting the forestock. The second base portion includes a body having an opening extending therethrough, and a height adjustment member slidably positioned in the opening. The height adjustment member has a non-circular cross-sectional shape in a plane that is generally transverse to a longitudinal axis of the height adjustment member. The height adjustment member is attached to the second support and configured to adjust a height of the second support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Cauley, Adam Birk, Tim Kinney, Michael E. Cottrell, Yan-Jiang Zhou, Russell A. Potterfield, Jim Gianladis, Robert J. Zara
  • Patent number: 8132351
    Abstract: Adjustable shooting rests and shooting rest assemblies are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a shooting rest includes a rest assembly for supporting a forestock of a firearm. The rest assembly includes a base member and first and second upright members extending from the base member. A position of each of the first and second upright members is independently adjustable with reference to the base member. The shooting rest also includes a support assembly coupled to the rest assembly to move the rest assembly in a first direction and in a second direction. The first and second directions are in a plane generally transverse to a longitudinal axis of the firearm. The shooting rest further includes a base coupled to the support assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Robert Joseph Zara, Jim Gianladis, Mark Wasson, Adam Birk, Dennis Cauley
  • Publication number: 20110233076
    Abstract: An apparatus for storing ammunition. The apparatus is comprised of a first member and a second member. The first member has an interior portion. The second member is configured so that at least a portion of the second member may enter the interior portion of the first member. The first member includes a first element of a securing device and the second member includes a second element of the securing device. The securing device releasably secures the first and second members together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Adam Birk, Jim Gianladis, Robert J. Zara
  • Patent number: 7997021
    Abstract: Shooting rests having elevation adjustment assemblies are disclosed herein. One embodiment of the disclosure, for example, is directed to a shooting rest for supporting a firearm having a buttstock spaced apart from a forestock. The shooting rest includes a first base portion carrying a first support for supporting the buttstock and a second base portion coupled to the first base portion and carrying a second support for supporting the forestock. The second base portion includes a body having an opening extending therethrough, and a height adjustment member slidably positioned in the opening. The height adjustment member has a non-circular cross-sectional shape in a plane that is generally transverse to a longitudinal axis of the height adjustment member. The height adjustment member is attached to the second support and configured to adjust a height of the second support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies
    Inventors: Dennis Cauley, Adam Birk, Tim Kinney, Michael E. Cottrell, Yan-Jiang Zhou, Russell A. Potterfield, Jim Gianladis, Robert J. Zara
  • Publication number: 20110167705
    Abstract: Shooting rests having elevation adjustment assemblies are disclosed herein. One embodiment of the disclosure, for example, is directed to a shooting rest for supporting a firearm having a buttstock spaced apart from a forestock. The shooting rest includes a first base portion carrying a first support for supporting the buttstock and a second base portion coupled to the first base portion and carrying a second support for supporting the forestock. The second base portion includes a body having an opening extending therethrough, and a height adjustment member slidably positioned in the opening. The height adjustment member has a non-circular cross-sectional shape in a plane that is generally transverse to a longitudinal axis of the height adjustment member. The height adjustment member is attached to the second support and configured to adjust a height of the second support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2008
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Cauley, Adam Birk, Tim Kinney, Michael E. Cottrell, Yan-Jiang Zhou, Russell A. Potterfield, Jim Gianladis, Robert J. Zara
  • Publication number: 20110010980
    Abstract: Adjustable shooting rests and shooting rest assemblies are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a shooting rest includes a rest assembly for supporting a forestock of a firearm. The rest assembly includes a base member and first and second upright members extending from the base member. A position of each of the first and second upright members is independently adjustable with reference to the base member. The shooting rest also includes a support assembly coupled to the rest assembly to move the rest assembly in a first direction and in a second direction. The first and second directions are in a plane generally transverse to a longitudinal axis of the firearm. The shooting rest further includes a base coupled to the support assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2010
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Robert J. Zara, Jim Gianladis, Mark Wasson, Adam Birk, Dennis Cauley
  • Patent number: 7823317
    Abstract: Adjustable shooting rests and shooting rest assemblies are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a shooting rest includes a rest assembly for supporting a forestock of a firearm. The rest assembly includes a base member and first and second upright members extending from the base member. A position of each of the first and second upright members is independently adjustable with reference to the base member. The shooting rest also includes a support assembly coupled to the rest assembly to move the rest assembly in a first direction and in a second direction. The first and second directions are in a plane generally transverse to a longitudinal axis of the firearm. The shooting rest further includes a base coupled to the support assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Robert Joseph Zara, Jim Gianladis, Mark Wasson, Adam Birk, Dennis Cauley
  • Publication number: 20080174071
    Abstract: Shooting gallery devices and methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a shooting gallery includes a plurality of targets rotatably connected to a plurality of target connectors. The targets rotate between an extended position and a fallen position. The target and target connector assembly at least partially retains the targets in the extended position and/or prevents the targets from rotating from the extended position to the fallen position. Furthermore, the targets and target connector assemblies are configured to reset from the fallen position to the extended position without a rail guide or reset cam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Jim Gianladis, Adam Birk, Terry Dreyer, Tim Kinney, Yan-Jiang Zhou, Robert J. Zara, Tim Morrow, Jacob Dale
  • Publication number: 20080047189
    Abstract: Adjustable shooting rests and shooting rest assemblies are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a shooting rest includes a rest assembly for supporting a forestock of a firearm. The rest assembly includes a base member and first and second upright members extending from the base member. A position of each of the first and second upright members is independently adjustable with reference to the base member. The shooting rest also includes a support assembly coupled to the rest assembly to move the rest assembly in a first direction and in a second direction. The first and second directions are in a plane generally transverse to a longitudinal axis of the firearm. The shooting rest further includes a base coupled to the support assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell Potterfield, Robert Zara, Jim Gianladis, Mark Wasson, Adam Birk, Dennis Cauley
  • Publication number: 20070056526
    Abstract: An electronic animal training system including locating functionality for locating a handheld transmitter of the electronic animal training system and associated methods are provided. The system generally includes an indicator mechanism associated with the handheld unit for providing a user perceptible indicator to facilitate locating the handheld unit. The system also generally includes an activator mechanism for activating the indicator mechanism. The activator mechanism may be associated with one or more of a training unit, a dedicated locator unit and the handheld unit. The activator mechanism may activate the indicator mechanism via wireless communication or via a motion sensor, among others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2006
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Applicant: Cabela's, Inc.
    Inventors: Jim Gianladis, Darrell Douglas, Kurt Grove