Patents by Inventor Kevin Parsons

Kevin Parsons 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).

  • Publication number: 20050018419
    Abstract: A protective flashlight case includes left and right pieces with front and rear ends. The rear ends of the two case pieces are formed in a closed loop shape so as to enclose a key ring clip of a flashlight. A hollow space defined by the walls of the loop permits the case, with the flashlight enclosed, to be attached to a key chain, article of clothing, or other support. The case protects flashlights from harsh, rugged conditions as well as from water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2003
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Inventor: Kevin Parsons
  • Patent number: 6695704
    Abstract: A scabbard for carrying a baton on the limb of a user in a manner such that the baton may be quickly released from the scabbard and placed into use. The baton may include a handle to be grasped by the user and an end portion that is releasably secured to the scabbard. The scabbard includes a main body portion having a first end and a second end. The first end may include a means for fastening the main body member to the second end to secure the main body member about the user's limb. A retainer assembly including a first flap, a second flap and a support member is affixed to the main body portion releasably engages the baton to secure the baton to the main body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Assignee: Armament Systems and Procedures, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin Parsons
  • Publication number: 20030087702
    Abstract: A scabbard for carrying a baton on the limb of a user in a manner such that the baton may be quickly released from the scabbard and placed into use. The baton may include a handle to be grasped by the user and an end portion that is releasably secured to the scabbard. The scabbard includes a main body portion having a first end and a second end. The first end may include a means for fastening the main body member to the second end to secure the main body member about the user's limb. A retainer assembly including a first flap, a second flap and a support member is affixed to the main body portion releasably engages the baton to secure the baton to the main body portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2001
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Inventor: Kevin Parsons
  • Patent number: 5451162
    Abstract: A mock weapon is cast in a non-metallic material from a master mold made directly from a standard issue side arm weapon, providing a mock weapon having the same size, shape and feel as the standard issue weapon for law enforcement training exercises. This provides law enforcement personnel with a training weapon which is safe to use, while conforming to the feel of a standard issue weapon for enhancing the training exercises in the proper and proficient handling of a specific, standard issue side arm weapon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1995
    Assignee: Armament Systems & Procedures
    Inventor: Kevin Parsons
  • Patent number: 5217151
    Abstract: A scabbard for sheathing an intermediate force weapon such as an expandable tactical baton includes a front pocket for holding the baton when in the retracted position and rear pocket for holding the baton when in the fully extended, expanded position. The scabbard is designed such that it may be worn on the belt of law enforcement personnel in a position permitting a quick draw of the baton to a ready position whether or not the baton is contracted or expanded. A unidirectional fastener is utilized to guard against accidental release of the scabbard from the belt when the scabbard is properly installed and properly utilized by law enforcement personnel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1993
    Inventor: Kevin Parsons
  • Patent number: 5161800
    Abstract: In an expandable baton having a barrel and a telescoping member carried in the barrel and movable between extended and retracted positions, a spring clip retainer includes tapered outer ends and rounded edges for engaging and retaining the telescoping member in the retracted position without snagging or gouging the telescoping member as it is retracted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1992
    Assignee: Armament Systems and Procedures, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Parsons, Jerome J. Weber
  • Patent number: 5149092
    Abstract: An extendable baton includes a hollow tubular barrel with nesting telescoping members which may be extended to a fully expanded position. The telescoping members are held in the closed position and the opened expanded position by a detent lock, with the ends of the telescoping members designed to engage each other in a positive, rigid, non-interfering relationship by using multiple, parallel tapered stop surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1992
    Inventor: Kevin Parsons