Patents by Inventor Kimball Rustin Scarr

Kimball Rustin Scarr 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: 20210231421
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a less lethal munition including a ring airfoil projectile. The flight trajectory of the projectile has increased accuracy resulting from the aerodynamic stabilization of the projectile. In some embodiments, the projectile is both aerodynamically stabilized and spin stabilized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: Scarr Research and Development Co. LLC
    Inventor: Kimball Rustin Scarr
  • Publication number: 20210123702
    Abstract: A hand carryable, non-lethal personal protection device using compressed gas for operation. In some embodiments the device uses the compressed gas to create and shoot a vortex of air at the target. In other embodiments, the compressed gas can be used to shoot a burst of atomized water at the attacker. In still other embodiments the device uses the compressed gas to shoot ammunition, such as a ring airfoil, O-ring, bean bag, or other non-lethal blunt trauma munitions at the target. In still further embodiments, the device is modular in its construction, and can be used to apply the compressed gas to various different attachments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2020
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Applicant: Scarr Research and Development Co., LLC
    Inventor: Kimball Rustin Scarr
  • Patent number: 10890422
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a less lethal munition including a ring airfoil projectile. The flight trajectory of the projectile has increased accuracy resulting from the aerodynamic stabilization of the projectile. In some embodiments, the projectile is both aerodynamically stabilized and spin stabilized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Scarr Research and Development Co., LLC
    Inventor: Kimball Rustin Scarr
  • Patent number: 10684091
    Abstract: A hand carryable, non-lethal personal protection device using compressed gas for operation. In some embodiments the device uses the compressed gas to create and shoot a vortex of air at the target. In other embodiments, the compressed gas can be used to shoot a burst of atomized water at the attacker. In still other embodiments the device uses the compressed gas to shoot ammunition, such as a ring airfoil, O-ring, bean bag, or other non-lethal blunt trauma munitions at the target. In still further embodiments, the device is modular in its construction, and can be used to apply the compressed gas to various different attachments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Scarr Research and Development Co., LLC
    Inventor: Kimball Rustin Scarr
  • Publication number: 20180172393
    Abstract: A hand carryable, non-lethal personal protection device using compressed gas for operation. In some embodiments the device uses the compressed gas to create and shoot a vortex of air at the target. In other embodiments, the compressed gas can be used to shoot a burst of atomized water at the attacker. In still other embodiments the device uses the compressed gas to shoot ammunition, such as a ring airfoil, O-ring, bean bag, or other non-lethal blunt trauma munitions at the target. In still further embodiments, the device is modular in its construction, and can be used to apply the compressed gas to various different attachments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventor: Kimball Rustin Scarr
  • Patent number: 9803954
    Abstract: A hand carryable, non-lethal personal protection device using compressed gas for operation. In some embodiments the device uses the compressed gas to create and shoot a vortex of air at the target. In other embodiments, the compressed gas can be used to shoot a burst of atomized water at the attacker. In still other embodiments the device uses the compressed gas to shoot ammunition, such as a ring airfoil, O-ring, bean bag, or other non-lethal blunt trauma munitions at the target. In still further embodiments, the device is modular in its construction, and can be used to apply the compressed gas to various different attachments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Inventor: Kimball Rustin Scarr
  • Publication number: 20170146329
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a less lethal munition including a ring airfoil projectile. The flight trajectory of the projectile has increased accuracy resulting from the aerodynamic stabilization of the projectile. In some embodiments, the projectile is both aerodynamically stabilized and spin stabilized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventor: Kimball Rustin Scarr
  • Patent number: 9404721
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a less lethal munition including a ring airfoil projectile. The flight trajectory of the projectile has increased accuracy resulting from the aerodynamic stabilization of the projectile. In some embodiments, the projectile is both aerodynamically stabilized and spin stabilized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Inventor: Kimball Rustin Scarr
  • Publication number: 20150253101
    Abstract: A hand carryable, non-lethal personal protection device using compressed gas for operation. In some embodiments the device uses the compressed gas to create and shoot a vortex of air at the target. In other embodiments, the compressed gas can be used to shoot a burst of atomized water at the attacker. In still other embodiments the device uses the compressed gas to shoot ammunition, such as a ring airfoil, O-ring, bean bag, or other non-lethal blunt trauma munitions at the target. In still further embodiments, the device is modular in its construction, and can be used to apply the compressed gas to various different attachments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventor: Kimball Rustin Scarr
  • Publication number: 20140245918
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a less lethal munition including a ring airfoil projectile. The flight trajectory of the projectile has increased accuracy resulting from the aerodynamic stabilization of the projectile. In some embodiments, the projectile is both aerodynamically stabilized and spin stabilized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Inventor: Kimball Rustin Scarr
  • Patent number: 8661983
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a less lethal munition including a ring airfoil projectile. The flight trajectory of the projectile has increased accuracy resulting from the aerodynamic stabilization of the projectile. In some embodiments, the projectile is both aerodynamically stabilized and spin stabilized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Inventor: Kimball Rustin Scarr
  • Patent number: 8528481
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a less lethal munition including a ring airfoil projectile. The flight trajectory of the projectile has increased accuracy resulting from the aerodynamic stabilization of the projectile. In some embodiments, the projectile is both aerodynamically stabilized and spin stabilized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Inventor: Kimball Rustin Scarr
  • Patent number: 8511232
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for launching and fabricating projectiles. In some embodiments, one or more ring airfoil projectiles are launched from a gun. Yet other embodiments pertain to the launching of projectiles that disperse tracer or irritant chemicals upon impact. Yet other embodiments pertain to apparatus and methods for molding of munition components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Inventor: Kimball Rustin Scarr
  • Patent number: 8327768
    Abstract: My Ring Airfoil Glider Expendable Cartridge and Glider Launching Method is form launching a reduced caliber ring airfoil glider from a conventional grenade launcher barrel with preferred application for less lethal use. A caseless ammunition base contains a primer communicating with a propellant in a rupture disk sealed chamber with a vent used to create, seal and channel propelling gas into a space behind a sabot mounted on a central guide on the base, whereupon releasing the gas, the sabot aligns, seals, pushes and rotates the glider in passage down the barrel, to a point of maximum velocity, whereon, the propelling gas is vented ahead of the glider by the central passage in the sabot as it leaves the guide, whereupon, the bore decelerates the sabot by friction freeing the glider to fly down the bore centered by a turbulent boundary layer of air until it exits the muzzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Inventor: Kimball Rustin Scarr
  • Publication number: 20120180361
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for launching and fabricating projectiles. In some embodiments, one or more ring airfoil projectiles are launched from a gun. Yet other embodiments pertain to the launching of projectiles that disperse tracer or irritant chemicals upon impact. Yet other embodiments pertain to apparatus and methods for molding of munition components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventor: Kimball Rustin Scarr
  • Publication number: 20120060715
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a less lethal munition including a ring airfoil projectile. The flight trajectory of the projectile has increased accuracy resulting from the aerodynamic stabilization of the projectile. In some embodiments, the projectile is both aerodynamically stabilized and spin stabilized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventor: Kimball Rustin Scarr
  • Patent number: 8065961
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a less lethal munition including a ring airfoil projectile. The flight trajectory of the projectile has increased accuracy resulting from the aerodynamic stabilization of the projectile. In some embodiments, the projectile is both aerodynamically stabilized and spin stabilized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Inventor: Kimball Rustin Scarr
  • Patent number: 6302383
    Abstract: A cover is installed over an engine adjuster such as a carburetor adjustment screw. This cover is in the form of a cap having a flat top with a frangible brim portion. The cap is installed in a housing for the adjustment device, in a recess directly above the adjustment device. An inner rim is formed on the cap beneath the flat top with a recessed portion being formed between the top and the rim. The inner rim of the cap matingly engages a rim which may be formed in the top portion of the adjuster or in a housing surrounding the adjuster and snaps into place joined to either the adjuster or its housing. An anti-pry protective washer or shoulder is provided in the housing. This anti pry device is positioned in close proximity to the outer wall of the inner rim of the cap in a manner to prevent prying instruments from reaching under the inner rim in an attempt to remove the cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Assignee: Impco Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Kimball Rustin Scarr