Patents by Inventor Jonathan F. Seil

Jonathan F. Seil 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: 10584937
    Abstract: The present relates to a sling system, and more specifically, to a sling system which may be used for shoulder mounted sling requirements, such as for rifles, archery bows, crossbows, weed eaters and metal detectors, to name a few. The sling system includes a shoulder portion with a plurality of columns of slot apertures with each column offset from the adjacent column, an adjustable position handle and couplers on each end of the sling system to couple it to the desired implement or object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Sims Vibration Laboratory
    Inventors: Steven C. Sims, Jonathan F. Seil, Arden Merriman
  • Patent number: 8844508
    Abstract: Compound bows and cross bows with flexible bow limbs and novel, limb-associated mechanisms for adjusting the poundage of the bow. Each flexible bow limb (or element of a split limb bow) is bent against a fulcrum located between the leading and trailing ends of the bow limb or limb element. A poundage adjuster at the same location as the fulcrum or at the leading edge of the limb or limb element is used to set the curvature in the limb (The poundage of the bow is directly related to the curvature of the limb or limb element). An independently acting poundage mechanism as just described is preferably provided for both limbs of a solid limb bow and for all four limbs of a split limb bow. Also disclosed are novel bottom (or power) cams which have reduced lean and wobble during the end part of bow draw, thereby reducing noise and vibration as an arrow is shot from the bow and contributing to the accuracy of the bows in which they are installed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Sims Vibration Laboratory, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven C. Sims, Jonathan F. Seil
  • Publication number: 20140190461
    Abstract: Compound bows and cross bows with flexible bow limbs and novel bottom (or power) cams which have reduced lean and wobble during the end part of bow draw, thereby reducing noise and vibration as an arrow is shot from the bow and contributing to the accuracy of the bows in which they are installed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Inventors: Steven C. Sims, Jonathan F. Seil
  • Publication number: 20120006310
    Abstract: Compound bows and cross bows with flexible bow limbs and novel, limb-associated mechanisms for adjusting the poundage of the bow. Each flexible bow limb (or element of a split limb bow) is bent against a fulcrum located between the leading and trailing ends of the bow limb or limb element. A poundage adjuster at the same location as the fulcrum or at the leading edge of the limb or limb element is used to set the curvature in the limb (The poundage of the bow is directly related to the curvature of the limb or limb element). An independently acting poundage mechanism as just described is preferably provided for both limbs of a solid limb bow and for all four limbs of a split limb bow. Also disclosed are novel bottom (or power) cams which have reduced lean and wobble during the end part of bow draw, thereby reducing noise and vibration as an arrow is shot from the bow and contributing to the accuracy of the bows in which they are installed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Inventors: Steven C. Sims, Jonathan F. Seil
  • Patent number: 8083620
    Abstract: Ball bats comprising a stem and a handle surrounding the stem. An elastomeric decoupler system installed in the handle sharply reduces the transmission of shocks and vibrations from the stem to the handle, mitigating stinging and other unpleasant sensations experienced by the batter when a ball is struck. Unpleasant sensations can be further reduced by installing a DTMS damping device in the knob of the bat and by installing an elastomeric grip on the handle of the bat; and the unpleasant sound made when a bat strikes the ground or the like can be materially reduced by a device attached to the stem of the bat intermediate the ends of the handle. The present inventions are particularly adaptable to hollow, metal bats; and provision is made for venting the knob of the bat when it is welded in place so hot gases will not be forced into, and reduce the integrity of, the weld. Appropriate ones of the devices described above may also advantageously be employed in wood, composite, and other bats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Sims Vibration Laboratory, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven C. Sims, Gary Sims, Greg Winters, Jonathan F. Seil
  • Publication number: 20110281673
    Abstract: Ball bats comprising a stem and a handle surrounding the stem. An elastomeric decoupler system installed in the handle sharply reduces the transmission of shocks and vibrations from the stem to the handle, mitigating stinging and other unpleasant sensations experienced by the batter when a ball is struck. Unpleasant sensations can be further reduced by installing a DTMS damping device in the knob of the bat and by installing an elastomeric grip on the handle of the bat; and the unpleasant sound made when a bat strikes the ground or the like can be materially reduced by a device attached to the stem of the bat intermediate the ends of the handle. The present inventions are particularly adaptable to hollow, metal bats; and provision is made for venting the knob of the bat when it is welded in place so hot gases will not be forced into, and reduce the integrity of, the weld. Appropriate ones of the devices described above may also advantageously be employed in wood, composite, and other bats.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: Steven C. Sims, Gary Sims, Greg Winters, Jonathan F. Seil
  • Publication number: 20100184540
    Abstract: Ball bats comprising a stem and a handle surrounding the stem. An elastomeric decoupler system installed in the handle sharply reduces the transmission of shocks and vibrations from the stem to the handle, mitigating stinging and other unpleasant sensations experienced by the batter when a ball is struck. Unpleasant sensations can be further reduced by installing a DTMS damping device in the knob of the bat and by installing an elastomeric grip on the handle of the bat; and the unpleasant sound made when a bat strikes the ground or the like can be materially reduced by a device attached to the stem of the bat intermediate the ends of the handle. The present inventions are particularly adaptable to hollow, metal bats; and provision is made for venting the knob of the bat when it is welded in place so hot gases will not be forced into, and reduce the integrity of, the weld. Appropriate ones of the devices described above may also advantageously be employed in wood, composite, and other bats.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2010
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Inventors: Steven C. Sims, Gary Sims, Greg Winters, Jonathan F. Seil
  • Publication number: 20100077569
    Abstract: Vibration/Shock/Isolators (V/SI's) which employ tuned, progressive resistance to deformation to isolate a user's anatomy or a protected instrumentality from shock and vibration. The V/SI may be wrapped around a handle to form a grip. A V/SI can also be fabricated in an unlimited number of other configurations to isolate a user's anatomy or any of an untold number of devices from shock and vibration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Inventors: Steven C. Sims, Gary Sims, Jonathan F. Seil, Greg Winters
  • Patent number: D533250
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Steven Sims, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven C. Sims, Jonathan F. Seil
  • Patent number: D547814
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Inventors: Steven C. Sims, Greg Winters, Arden Merriman, Jonathan F. Seil, Gary Sims
  • Patent number: D551309
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Steven Sims, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven C. Sims, Gary Sims, Jonathan F. Seil
  • Patent number: D559937
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Inventors: Steven C. Sims, Greg Winters, Arden Merriman, Jonathan F. Seil
  • Patent number: D561281
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Inventors: Steven C. Sims, Gary Sims, Arden Merriman, Jonathan F. Seil
  • Patent number: D598063
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Inventors: Steven C. Sims, Gary Sims, Arden Merriman, Jonathan F. Seil
  • Patent number: D648410
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Sims Vibration Laboratory, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven C. Sims, Drew Stephens, Jonathan F. Seil
  • Patent number: D662168
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Inventors: Steven C. Sims, Drew Stephens, Jonathan F. Seil