Patents by Inventor Kyle Bateman

Kyle Bateman 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: 11445339
    Abstract: A virtual tagging system that includes a management system that allows for multiple authors to manipulate and contribute to an output, the output being displayed on a smart device and being displayed in an augmented reality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Inventors: Michael J. Melcher, Kyle Bateman
  • Patent number: 11132519
    Abstract: An asset tagging and monitoring system includes a smart device having a camera, a GPS, and a touch screen display; a server to communicate with the smart device to receive and store data; a tagging platform accessible from the smart device and to communicate with the camera, the mobile platform provides activating the camera to provide a visual representation of an area on the touch screen display; receiving user input to designate a first asset present within the area; creating a virtual asset tag associated with the first asset, the virtual asset tag having data associated therewith; assigning a position to the virtual asset tag, the position determined via the smart device; and creating an augmented display from the camera, the augmented display having a virtual asset tags displayed thereon, each of the virtual asset tags being associated with a tangible or intangible asset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Melcher, Peter J. Melcher, Kyle Bateman
  • Publication number: 20190311376
    Abstract: A method and system of tracking ownership of an asset includes virtually tagging an asset through a smart device, wherein the virtual tagging assigns a unique identifier to the asset; receiving a first verification of ownership by receiving an identifying information of a first user; assigning the first verification of ownership to the virtual tag, thereby creating a log of ownership; receiving a second verification of ownership by receiving an identifying information of a second user; and assigning the second verification of ownership to the virtual tag, thereby adding to the log of ownership. Further, the method and system provides for a virtual notary system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Melcher, Peter J. Melcher, Kyle Bateman, Paul Burley
  • Patent number: 10088283
    Abstract: A bullet trap is disclosed which is formed without intervening sidewalls to enable cross-shooting and the like with reduced risk or ricochet or damage to the bullet trap. Furthermore, the bullet trap can be configured in a variety of ways to eliminate the need for facing plates while providing a removable attachment mechanism, to enable repair on the trap, to reduce bullet adhesion to the trap and to provide improved containment of lead and improved access to the trap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Bateman, David Bassett, Thomas Marshall
  • Publication number: 20170328688
    Abstract: A bullet trap is disclosed which is formed without intervening sidewalls to enable cross-shooting and the like with reduced risk or ricochet or damage to the bullet trap. Furthermore, the bullet trap can be configured in a variety of ways to eliminate the need for facing plates while providing a removable attachment mechanism, to enable repair on the trap, to reduce bullet adhesion to the trap and to provide improved containment of lead and improved access to the trap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Kyle Bateman, David Bassett, Thomas Marshall
  • Patent number: 9759531
    Abstract: A bullet trap is disclosed which is formed without intervening sidewalls to enable cross-shooting and the like with reduced risk or ricochet or damage to the bullet trap. Furthermore, the bullet trap can be configured in a variety of ways to eliminate the need for facing plates while providing a removable attachment mechanism, to enable repair on the trap, to reduce bullet adhesion to the trap and to provide improved containment of lead and improved access to the trap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Bateman, David Bassett, Thomas Marshall
  • Publication number: 20160195371
    Abstract: A bullet trap is disclosed which is formed without intervening sidewalls to enable cross-shooting and the like with reduced risk or ricochet or damage to the bullet trap. Furthermore, the bullet trap can be configured in a variety of ways to eliminate the need for facing plates while providing a removable attachment mechanism, to enable repair on the trap, to reduce bullet adhesion to the trap and to provide improved containment of lead and improved access to the trap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Kyle Bateman, David Bassett, Thomas Marshall
  • Patent number: 9228810
    Abstract: A bullet trap is disclosed which is formed without intervening sidewalls to enable cross-shooting and the like with reduced risk or ricochet or damage to the bullet trap. Furthermore, the bullet trap can be configured in a variety of ways to eliminate the need for facing plates while providing a removable attachment mechanism, to enable repair on the trap, to reduce bullet adhesion to the trap and to provide improved containment of lead and improved access to the trap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Bateman, David Bassett, Thomas Marshall
  • Publication number: 20140159311
    Abstract: A bullet trap is disclosed which is formed without intervening sidewalls to enable cross-shooting and the like with reduced risk or ricochet or damage to the bullet trap. Furthermore, the bullet trap can be configured in a variety of ways to eliminate the need for facing plates while providing a removable attachment mechanism, to enable repair on the trap, to reduce bullet adhesion to the trap and to provide improved containment of lead and improved access to the trap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Inventors: Kyle Bateman, David Bassett, Thomas Marshall
  • Patent number: 8550465
    Abstract: A multifunction target actuator allows a bullet target to be selectively presented to a shooter such that a first side may be presented, a second side opposite the first side may be presented, and the target may be oriented so as not to be presented to the shooter. The actuator allows for quick and accurate movement of the target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Wright, Thomas Marshall, Kyle Bateman
  • Patent number: 8485529
    Abstract: A bullet trap is disclosed which is formed without intervening sidewalls to enable cross-shooting and the like with reduced risk or ricochet or damage to the bullet trap. Furthermore, the bullet trap can be configured in a variety of ways to eliminate the need for facing plates while providing a removable attachment mechanism, to enable repair on the trap, to reduce bullet adhesion to the trap and to provide improved containment of lead and improved access to the trap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Bateman, Thomas Marshall, David Bassett
  • Patent number: 8469364
    Abstract: A portable bullet trap includes a rail which is attachable to a shoot house or other ballistic wall and a trolley which facilitates movement of the bullet trap along the rail. Additionally a bullet trap may include a plurality of pivotable baffles or other structures disposed therein to deflect and partially decelerate a bullet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: David Bassett, James Sovine, Kyle Bateman
  • Patent number: 8276916
    Abstract: A bullet trap is disclosed which is formed without intervening sidewalls to enable cross-shooting and the like with reduced risk or ricochet or damage to the bullet trap. Furthermore, the bullet trap can be configured in a variety of ways to eliminate the need for facing plates while providing a removable attachment mechanism, to enable repair on the trap, to reduce bullet adhesion to the trap and to provide improved containment of lead and improved access to the trap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Bateman, Thomas Marshall
  • Publication number: 20120126480
    Abstract: A portable bullet trap includes a rail which is attachable to a shoot house or other ballistic wall and a trolley which facilitates movement of the bullet trap along the rail. Additionally a bullet trap may include a plurality of pivotable baffles or other structures disposed therein to deflect and partially decelerate a bullet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventors: David Bassett, James Sovine, Kyle Bateman
  • Publication number: 20120126481
    Abstract: A bullet trap is disclosed which is formed without intervening sidewalls to enable cross-shooting and the like with reduced risk or ricochet or damage to the bullet trap. Furthermore, the bullet trap can be configured in a variety of ways to eliminate the need for facing plates while providing a removable attachment mechanism, to enable repair on the trap, to reduce bullet adhesion to the trap and to provide improved containment of lead and improved access to the trap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventors: Kyle Bateman, Thomas Marshall, David Bassett
  • Publication number: 20120104699
    Abstract: A bullet trap is disclosed which is formed without intervening sidewalls to enable cross-shooting and the like with reduced risk or ricochet or damage to the bullet trap. Furthermore, the bullet trap can be configured in a variety of ways to eliminate the need for facing plates while providing a removable attachment mechanism, to enable repair on the trap, to reduce bullet adhesion to the trap and to provide improved containment of lead and improved access to the trap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventors: Kyle Bateman, Thomas Marshall, Spencer Lambert
  • Patent number: 8162319
    Abstract: An omnidirectional target system includes a target movable between a retracted position and an extended position and an actuation mechanism for moving the target to the extended position, the target and the actuation mechanism being releaseable so that the target can be moved back into the retracted position despite movement of the actuation mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas Stincelli, Kyle Bateman, Tom Wright, David Bassett
  • Publication number: 20120091661
    Abstract: A multifunction target actuator allows a bullet target to be selectively presented to a shooter such that a first side may be presented, a second side opposite the first side may be presented, and the target may be oriented so as not to be presented to the shooter. The actuator allows for quick and accurate movement of the target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2006
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Inventors: Thomas Wright, Thomas Marshall, Kyle Bateman
  • Patent number: 8128094
    Abstract: A bullet trap is disclosed which is formed without intervening sidewalls to enable cross-shooting and the like with reduced risk or ricochet or damage to the bullet trap. Furthermore, the bullet trap can be configured in a variety of ways to eliminate the need for facing plates while providing a removable attachment mechanism, to enable repair on the trap, to reduce bullet adhesion to the trap and to provide improved containment of lead and improved access to the trap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Bateman, Thomas Marshall, David Bassett
  • Patent number: 8091896
    Abstract: A bullet trap is disclosed which is formed without intervening sidewalls to enable cross-shooting and the like with reduced risk or ricochet or damage to the bullet trap. Furthermore, the bullet trap can be configured in a variety of ways to eliminate the need for facing plates while providing a removable attachment mechanism, to enable repair on the trap, to reduce bullet adhesion to the trap and to provide improved containment of lead and improved access to the trap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: Spencer Lambert, Kyle Bateman, Thomas Marshall, David Bassett