Patents by Inventor John W. Woodmansee, III

John W. Woodmansee, III 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: 7987627
    Abstract: A method for securing an accessory to a firearm. The method includes providing a body with an undercarriage portion which is shaped to matingly receive at least a portion of the undercarriage of the firearm, a trigger guard portion shaped to engage at least a portion of the trigger guard firearm, and a firearm connector portion which is constructed of a resilient deformable material which forms a snap-fit with a portion of the firearm in order to secure the body to the firearm. The body also has an accessory connector portion shaped to secure an accessory to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Tactical & Rescue Gear, Ltd.
    Inventors: John W. Woodmansee, III, Donald W. Wooten
  • Publication number: 20110162249
    Abstract: A method for securing an accessory to a firearm. The method includes providing a body with an undercarriage portion which is shaped to matingly receive at least a portion of the undercarriage of the firearm, a trigger guard portion shaped to engage at least a portion of the trigger guard firearm, and a firearm connector portion which is constructed of a resilient deformable material which forms a snap-fit with a portion of the firearm in order to secure the body to the firearm. The body also has an accessory connector portion shaped to secure an accessory to the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Inventors: John W. Woodmansee, III, Donald W. Wooten
  • Patent number: 7895693
    Abstract: A tactical footbridge comprises two or more bridge segments and one or more pivotal connection assemblies. The one or more pivotal connection assemblies engage two of the at two or more bridge segments. Each pivotal connection assembly comprises a first member, a second member, a first axial connector, and a second axial connector. The first member engages a first of the two bridge segments. The first member has a pivot hole and a bridge hole. The second member engages a second of the two bridge segments. The second member also has a pivot hole and a bridge hole. The first axial connector selectively extends through the pivot holes of the first and second members to pivotally connect the two bridge segments such that the connected bridge segments selectively pivot between a collapsed position in which the connected bridge segments are proximal to one another, and a bridge position in which the connected bridge segments are in an expanded angularly-disposed relationship with one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Tactical & Rescue Gear, Ltd.
    Inventors: John W. Woodmansee, III, Robert A. Woodmansee, Gary Hemby
  • Publication number: 20090007348
    Abstract: A tactical footbridge comprises two or more bridge segments and one or more pivotal connection assemblies. The one or more pivotal connection assemblies engage two of the at two or more bridge segments. Each pivotal connection assembly comprises a first member, a second member, a first axial connector, and a second axial connector. The first member engages a first of the two bridge segments. The first member has a pivot hole and a bridge hole. The second member engages a second of the two bridge segments. The second member also has a pivot hole and a bridge hole. The first axial connector selectively extends through the pivot holes of the first and second members to pivotally connect the two bridge segments such that the connected bridge segments selectively pivot between a collapsed position in which the connected bridge segments are proximal to one another, and a bridge position in which the connected bridge segments are in an expanded angularly-disposed relationship with one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Inventors: John W. Woodmansee, III, Robert A. Woodmansee, Gary Hemby
  • Patent number: 7275344
    Abstract: The mounting assembly for securing an accessory to a firearm. The accessory has a body with an undercarriage portion which is shaped to matingly receive at least a portion of the undercarriage of the firearm, a trigger guard portion shaped to engage at least a portion of the trigger guard firearm and a firearm connector portion which is constructed of a resilient deformable material which forms a snap-fit with a portion of the firearm in order to secure the body to the firearm. The body also has an accessory connector portion shaped to secure an accessory to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Tactical and Rescue Gear, Ltd.
    Inventors: John W. Woodmansee, III, Donald W. Wooten
  • Patent number: 7240937
    Abstract: A grappling hook comprising a shaft, a head member, a plurality of blades, and a locking ring. The head member is secured to the first end of the shaft. Each of the blades has a distal end with a substantially v-shaped notch forming a pair of projections and at least one gripping tooth for gripping onto a desired structure. Each of the blades is pivotally connected to the head member such that each blade is movable between an operational position and a collapsed position wherein the blades are spread away from the head member and positioned to grip the supporting structure in the operational position, and wherein the blades are positioned adjacent to the shaft in the collapsed position. The locking ring is movable between an open position and a closed position wherein the locking ring secures the blades in the operational position when the locking ring is positioned in the open position, and wherein the locking ring secures the blades in the collapsed position when the locking ring is in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: Tactical & Rescue Gear, Ltd.
    Inventors: Donald W. Wooten, John W. Woodmansee, III
  • Patent number: 7117627
    Abstract: The mounting assembly for securing an accessory to a firearm. The accessory has a body with an undercarriage portion which is shaped to matingly receive at least a portion of the undercarriage of the firearm, a trigger guard portion shaped to engage at least a portion of the trigger guard firearm and a firearm connector portion which is constructed of a resilient deformable material which forms a snap-fit with a portion of the firearm in order to secure the body to the firearm. The body also has an accessory connector portion shaped to secure an accessory to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: Tactical and Rescue Equipment, LLC
    Inventors: John W. Woodmansee, III, Donald W. Wooten
  • Patent number: 6948751
    Abstract: A grappling hook comprising a shaft, a head member, a plurality of blades, and a locking ring. The shaft has a first end. The head member is secured to the first end of the shaft. Each of the blades includes at least one gripping tooth for gripping onto a desired supporting structure. Each of the blades is pivotally connected to the head member such that each blade is movable between an operational position and a collapsed position wherein the blades are spread away from the head member and positioned to grip the supporting structure in the operational position, and wherein the blades are positioned adjacent to the shaft in the collapsed position. The locking ring is movable between an open position and a closed position wherein the locking ring secures the blades in the operational position when the locking ring is positioned in the open position, and wherein the locking ring secures the blades in the collapsed position when the locking ring is in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: Tactical & Rescue Equipment, LLC
    Inventors: Donald W. Wooten, John W. Woodmansee, III
  • Patent number: 6732987
    Abstract: An adjustable weapon auxiliary mount for mounting devices of different diameters, one at a time, to a rail of a weapon. The adjustable weapon auxiliary mount is provided with a base, a device clamp and a rail clamp. The base has a first end, an opposed second end, and a clamping surface formed therebetween. The device clamp is mounted to the base. The device clamp is provided with a clamping member having a clamping surface facing the clamping surface of the base and spatially disposed therefrom so as to define a receiving space for receiving one device and securely gripping the device. The clamping surfaces of the clamping member and the base are configured to securely grip, one at a time, devices having varying diameters within a predetermined range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: Tactical & Rescue Equipment L.L.C.
    Inventors: Donald W. Wooten, John W. Woodmansee, III
  • Patent number: 6530614
    Abstract: A grappling hook comprising a shaft, a head member, a plurality of blades, and a locking ring. The shaft has a first end. The head member is secured to the first end of the shaft. Each of the blades includes at least one gripping tooth for gripping onto a desired supporting structure. Each of the blades is pivotally connected to the head member such that each blade is movable between an operational position and a collapsed position wherein the blades are spread away from the head member and positioned to grip the supporting structure in the operational position, and wherein the blades are positioned adjacent to the shaft in the collapsed position. The locking ring is movable between an open position and a closed position wherein the locking ring secures the blades in the operational position when the locking ring is positioned in the open position, and wherein the locking ring secures the blades in the collapsed position when the locking ring is in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Assignee: Tactical & Rescue Equipment LLC
    Inventors: Donald W. Wooten, John W. Woodmansee, III