Patents by Inventor John Oller
John Oller 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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Publication number: 20250180334Abstract: A firearm accessory and associated components and methods. The firearm can be a firearm sight, such as a red dot type sight. The firearm accessory includes a base configured to mount to at least first and second different mounting adaptors to permit selective mounting of the firearm accessory to a firearm via the first mounting adaptor or the second mounting adaptor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2025Publication date: June 5, 2025Applicant: Crimson Trace CorporationInventors: William A. Planck, Tim Meissen, Michael Cottrell, Ryan Donahue, John Oller, James Tayon
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Publication number: 20250116484Abstract: A firearm accessory and associated components and methods. In one embodiment, a firearm accessory is configured to mount to a shotgun. The firearm accessory is configured to emit light to illuminate a target. The firearm accessory includes an accessory body that is removable from the shotgun and permits convenient battery replacement.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2024Publication date: April 10, 2025Applicant: Crimson Trace CorporationInventors: Shane Ball, William Garland, William A. Planck, Tim Meissen, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Ryan Donahue, John Oller, Curtis Smith
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Patent number: 12253333Abstract: A firearm accessory and associated components and methods. The firearm can be a firearm sight, such as a red dot type sight. The firearm accessory includes a base configured to mount to at least first and second different mounting adaptors to permit selective mounting of the firearm accessory to a firearm via the first mounting adaptor or the second mounting adaptor.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2022Date of Patent: March 18, 2025Assignee: Crimson Trace CorporationInventors: William A. Planck, Tim Meissen, Michael Cottrell, Ryan Donahue, John Oller, James Tayon
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Publication number: 20250085087Abstract: A firearm accessory and associated components and methods. The firearm accessory can include a foregrip and/or an illuminator (e.g., light and/or laser). The firearm accessory can include a support body selectively operatively connectable to a support body receiver in a first orientation and in a second orientation. The support body can include an actuator configured to change an operational state of the illuminator and/or a port configured to connect a remote actuator to the support body.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2024Publication date: March 13, 2025Applicant: Crimson Trace CorporationInventors: Tim Meissen, William A. Planck, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Ryan Donahue, John Oller, Shane Ball, Logan Garland
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Patent number: 12235078Abstract: A firearm accessory mount assembly and associated components and methods. The mount assembly can include a mount, at least one dovetail connector, and at least one fastener. The mount can have a first side configured to receive the firearm accessory and a second side configured to engage the firearm. The fastener can be used to secure the dovetail connector in position with respect to the mount and to secure the mount to the firearm. Other constructions and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2022Date of Patent: February 25, 2025Assignee: Crimson Trace CorporationInventors: William A. Planck, Tim Meissen, Michael Cottrell, Ryan Donahue, John Oller, James Tayon
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Patent number: 12209841Abstract: A firearm accessory and associated components and methods. In one embodiment, a firearm accessory is configured to mount to a shotgun. The firearm accessory is configured to emit light to illuminate a target. The firearm accessory includes an accessory body that is removable from the shotgun and permits convenient battery replacement.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2022Date of Patent: January 28, 2025Assignee: Crimson Trace CorporationInventors: Shane Ball, William Garland, William A. Planck, Tim Meissen, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Ryan Donahue, John Oller, Curtis Smith
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Patent number: 12173986Abstract: A firearm accessory and associated components and methods. The firearm accessory can include a foregrip and/or an illuminator (e.g., light and/or laser). The firearm accessory can include a support body selectively operatively connectable to a support body receiver in a first orientation and in a second orientation. The support body can include an actuator configured to change an operational state of the illuminator and/or a port configured to connect a remote actuator to the support body.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2024Date of Patent: December 24, 2024Assignee: Crimson Trace CorporationInventors: Tim Meissen, William A. Planck, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Ryan Donahue, John Oller, Shane Ball, Logan Garland
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Publication number: 20240219145Abstract: A firearm accessory and associated components and methods. The firearm accessory can include a foregrip and/or an illuminator (e.g., light and/or laser). The firearm accessory can include a support body selectively operatively connectable to a support body receiver in a first orientation and in a second orientation. The support body can include an actuator configured to change an operational state of the illuminator and/or a port configured to connect a remote actuator to the support body.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2024Publication date: July 4, 2024Applicant: Crimson Trace CorporationInventors: Tim Meissen, William A. Planck, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Ryan Donahue, John Oller, Shane Ball, Logan Garland
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Patent number: 11906267Abstract: A firearm accessory and associated components and methods. The firearm accessory can include a foregrip and/or an illuminator (e.g., light and/or laser). The firearm accessory can include a support body selectively operatively connectable to a support body receiver in a first orientation and in a second orientation. The support body can include an actuator configured to change an operational state of the illuminator and/or a port configured to connect a remote actuator to the support body.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2022Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Crimson Trace CorporationInventors: Tim Meissen, William A. Planck, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Ryan Donahue, John Oller, Shane Ball, Logan Garland
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Publication number: 20230213315Abstract: A firearm accessory mount assembly and associated components and methods. The mount assembly can include a mount, at least one dovetail connector, and at least one fastener. The mount can have a first side configured to receive the firearm accessory and a second side configured to engage the firearm. The fastener can be used to secure the dovetail connector in position with respect to the mount and to secure the mount to the firearm. Other constructions and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2022Publication date: July 6, 2023Applicant: Crimson Trace CorporationInventors: William A. Planck, Tim Meissen, Michael Cottrell, Ryan Donahue, John Oller, James Tayon
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Publication number: 20230175814Abstract: A firearm accessory and associated components and methods. The firearm accessory can include a foregrip and/or an illuminator (e.g., light and/or laser). The firearm accessory can include a support body selectively operatively connectable to a support body receiver in a first orientation and in a second orientation. The support body can include an actuator configured to change an operational state of the illuminator and/or a port configured to connect a remote actuator to the support body.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2022Publication date: June 8, 2023Applicant: Crimson Trace CorporationInventors: Tim Meissen, William A. Planck, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Ryan Donahue, John Oller, Shane Ball, Logan Garland
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Publication number: 20230144006Abstract: Packaging for a weapon sight and associated components and methods. The weapon sight may comprise a telescopic sight or scope and include a sighting axis along which a user looks to use the optical sighting device. The packaging comprises a package defining an interior sized and shaped to fit the sight. The packaging is configured to permit the user to view the optical sighting device through the cover and to look through the sight along the sighting axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2022Publication date: May 11, 2023Applicant: Crimson Trace CorporationInventors: Trevor Payne, William A. Planck, Tim Meissen, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Ryan Donahue, John Oller, Curtis Smith
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Publication number: 20230110642Abstract: A firearm accessory and associated components and methods. The firearm can be a firearm sight, such as a red dot type sight. The firearm accessory includes a base configured to mount to at least first and second different mounting adaptors to permit selective mounting of the firearm accessory to a firearm via the first mounting adaptor or the second mounting adaptor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Applicant: Crimson Trace CorporationInventors: William A. Planck, Tim Meissen, Michael Cottrell, Ryan Donahue, John Oller, James Tayon
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Publication number: 20220341703Abstract: A firearm accessory and associated components and methods. In one embodiment, a firearm accessory is configured to mount to a shotgun. The firearm accessory is configured to emit light to illuminate a target. The firearm accessory includes an accessory body that is removable from the shotgun and permits convenient battery replacement.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2022Publication date: October 27, 2022Inventors: Shane Ball, William Garland, William A. Planck, Tim Meissen, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Ryan Donahue, John Oller, Curtis Smith
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Patent number: D1018760Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Crimson Trace CorporationInventors: Tim Meissen, Michael Lindsay, Michael Cottrell, John Oller
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Patent number: D1018763Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Crimson Trace CorporationInventors: William A. Planck, Tim Meissen, Michael Cottrell, Ryan Donahue, John Oller
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Patent number: D1019871Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2021Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Crimson Trace CorporationInventors: Tim Meissen, Michael Lindsay, Michael Cottrell, John Oller
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Patent number: D1020971Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Crimson Trace CorporationInventors: Tim Meissen, Michael Lindsay, Michael Cottrell, John Oller
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Patent number: D1020972Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Crimson Trace CorporationInventors: Tim Meissen, Michael Lindsay, Michael Cottrell, John Oller
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Patent number: D1073849Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2022Date of Patent: May 6, 2025Assignee: Crimson Trace CorporationInventors: William A. Planck, Tim Meissen, Shane Ball, Michael Cottrell, Ryan Donahue, John Oller
