Patents by Inventor Johnny Swan

Johnny Swan 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: 8485686
    Abstract: A multi-spectrum emitting device including one or more emitters configured to emit in a first non-visible light spectrum and a second visible light spectrum, and a switching mechanism with at least two switching elements. The switching mechanism is configured to require simultaneous activation of the at least two switching elements in order to change emissions from the first spectrum to the second spectrum. A tactile feedback mechanism is included to provide different tactile feedback for different emission modes of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: S & S Precision, LLC
    Inventors: Johnny Swan, Andrew Borland, David Rogers, Michael Aaskov
  • Publication number: 20120030986
    Abstract: Embodiments include a method and apparatus for removably connecting a firearm, accessory, or tool to a surface, material, object, belt, vehicle, pocket, or tactical equipment. The apparatus may include a first connecting member operatively connectible to the firearm, accessory, or tool and a second connecting member operatively connectible to the surface, material, object, belt, vehicle, pocket, or tactical equipment. The first connecting member and second connecting member are capable of connection to one another to connect the firearm, accessory, or tool to the surface, material, object, belt, vehicle, pocket, or tactical equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: S&S Precision, LLC
    Inventors: Johnny Swan, Peter Everett Kent, Andrew C. Borland
  • Publication number: 20110249432
    Abstract: A multi-spectrum emitting device is provided including one or more emitters configured to emit in a first spectrum and a second spectrum. Devices include a switching mechanism with at least two switching elements. The switching mechanism may be configured to require simultaneous activation of the at least two switching elements in order to change emissions from the first spectrum to the second spectrum. The first spectrum may be a non-visible light spectrum and the second spectrum may be a visible light spectrum. Devices may also include a tactile feedback mechanism that provides different tactile feedback for different emission modes of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: S & S Precision, LLC
    Inventors: Johnny Swan, Andrew Borland, David Rogers, Michael Aaskov
  • Publication number: 20110032694
    Abstract: Embodiments include a method and apparatus for mounting one or more accessories to a rail of a firearm. A mounting member may be utilized for attaching the one or more accessories to the rail. Embodiments further include a method and apparatus for protecting a user from a discharging portion of a firearm. Some embodiments include a foregrip having a gripping portion and a guarding portion which may be used for protecting the user. In some embodiments, the guarding portion has a larger outer diameter than the gripping portion so that the guarding portion acts as a stop for the user's body parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Applicant: S&S Precision, LLC
    Inventors: Johnny Swan, William Swan
  • Patent number: 7836625
    Abstract: Embodiments include a method and apparatus for mounting one or more accessories to a rail of a firearm. A mounting member may be utilized for attaching the one or more accessories to the rail. Embodiments further include a method and apparatus for protecting a user from a discharging portion of a firearm. Some embodiments include a foregrip having a gripping portion and a guarding portion which may be used for protecting the user. In some embodiments, the guarding portion has a larger outer diameter than the gripping portion so that the guarding portion acts as a stop for the user's body parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: S&S Precision, LLC
    Inventors: Johnny Swan, William Swan
  • Publication number: 20090293334
    Abstract: Embodiments include a method and apparatus for removably connecting a firearm, accessory, or tool to a surface, material, object, belt, vehicle, pocket, or tactical equipment. The apparatus may include a first connecting member operatively connectible to the firearm, accessory, or tool and a second connecting member operatively connectible to the surface, material, object, belt, vehicle, pocket, or tactical equipment. The first connecting member and second connecting member are capable of connection to one another to connect the firearm, accessory, or tool to the surface, material, object, belt, vehicle, pocket, or tactical equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventor: Johnny Swan
  • Publication number: 20090100734
    Abstract: Embodiments include a method and apparatus for mounting one or more accessories to a rail of a firearm. A mounting member may be utilized for attaching the one or more accessories to the rail. Embodiments further include a method and apparatus for protecting a user from a discharging portion of a firearm. Some embodiments include a foregrip having a gripping portion and a guarding portion which may be used for protecting the user. In some embodiments, the guarding portion has a larger outer diameter than the gripping portion so that the guarding portion acts as a stop for the user's body parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventors: Johnny Swan, William Swan