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).

  • Bullet containment trap
    Patent number: 7503250
    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: June 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Action Target, Inc.
    Inventors: Spencer Lambert, Kyle Bateman, Thomas Marshall
  • Adjustable target mount
    Patent number: 7497441
    Abstract: An adjustable target mount allows the height of the mount to be adjusted. Additionally, the mount is adjustable to accommodate a variety of different targets and target actuators, and may be quickly moved out of the line of fire without requiring disassembly or removal of the target mount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Action Target, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Marshall, Kyle Bateman, Thomas Wright
  • ADJUSTABLE TARGET MOUNT
    Publication number: 20090020955
    Abstract: An adjustable target mount allows the height of the mount to be adjusted. Additionally, the mount is adjustable to accommodate a variety of different targets and target actuators, and may be quickly moved out of the line of fire without requiring disassembly or removal of the target mount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2006
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicant: Action Target, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Marshall, Kyle Bateman, Thomas Wright
  • FOLDING TARGET STAND
    Publication number: 20090014961
    Abstract: A folding target stand allows a shooter to easily mount a target at a number of different heights without requiring the use of tools and without requiring disassembly of the target stand. The target stand provides increased stability when struck by bullets and may be easily transported and stored without disassembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventors: Kyle Bateman, Nicholas Stincelli, Nathan Raisor, Gene Pearcey
  • Modular ballistic wall and target system
    Patent number: 7431302
    Abstract: A modular target system utilizes standard sized pieces which may be releasably attached to form a target system. The size of the target system may be easily customized as well as the number and types of targets which are mounted to the target system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Action Target, Inc.
    Inventors: David Bassett, Kyle Bateman
  • Folding target stand
    Patent number: 7427069
    Abstract: A folding target stand allows a shooter to easily mount a target at a number of different heights without requiring the use of tools and without requiring disassembly of the target stand. The target stand provides increased stability when struck by bullets and may be easily transported and stored without disassembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2008
    Assignee: Action Target, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Bateman, Nicholas Stincelli, Nathan Raisor, Gene Pearcey
  • Ballistic Joint
    Publication number: 20080022847
    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: January 31, 2008
    Inventors: Kyle Bateman, Thomas Marshall, Spencer Lambert
  • Joint for bullet traps
    Patent number: 7322771
    Abstract: An improved joint utilizes a facing strip which is configured to extend away from a pair of plates held by the facing strip as one moves toward the middle of the facing strip. When the steel plates are disposed at an angle to one another, the facing strip is preferably straight. When the steel plates are parallel, the facing strip is preferably bent to extend toward the plates as one moves out from the middle of the facing strip and toward the lateral edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Action Target, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Marshall, Lane Jackson, Addison Sovine, Kyle Bateman
  • JOINT FOR BULLET TRAPS
    Publication number: 20080019769
    Abstract: An improved joint utilizes a facing strip which is configured to extend away from a pair of plates held by the facing strip as one moves toward the middle of the facing strip. When the steel plates are disposed at an angle to one another, the facing strip is preferably straight. When the steel plates are parallel, the facing strip is preferably bent to extend toward the plates as one moves out from the middle of the facing strip and toward the lateral edges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas Marshall, Layne Jackson, Addison Sovine, Kyle Bateman
  • Impact plate attachment system for bullet traps
    Patent number: 7306230
    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: May 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: Action Target, Inc.
    Inventors: Spencer Lambert, Kyle Bateman, Thomas Marshall
  • DROP TARGET
    Publication number: 20070235943
    Abstract: A drop target includes a first target seen by a shooter and a second target concealed behind the first target. When the shooter hits the second target, the first target moves, thereby representing that the shooter as hit a desired “kill zone” and should cease shooting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventors: Kyle Bateman, Tom Wright, David Bassett
  • Inlet channel for bullet traps
    Patent number: 7275748
    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: May 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Action Target, Inc.
    Inventors: Spencer Lambert, Kyle Bateman, Thomas Marshall
  • Projectile retrieval system
    Patent number: 7264246
    Abstract: A projectile retrieval system includes one or more valves disposed to selectively release projectiles from a bullet stop and containment system. The valves are in pneumatic communication with a tube which utilized a negative air pressure generated by a vacuum to move the projectiles from the valves to a central container. The projectile retrieval system may also include a vacuum extension which enables the same system to retrieve bullets and casings, fragments and other debris on the range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Action Target, Inc.
    Inventors: H. Addison Sovine, Kyle Bateman
  • Joint for bullet traps
    Patent number: 7234890
    Abstract: An improved joint utilizes a facing strip which is configured to extend away from a pair of plates held by the facing strip as one moves toward the middle of the facing strip. When the steel plates are disposed at an angle to one another, the facing strip is preferably straight. When the steel plates are parallel, the facing strip is preferably bent to extend toward the plates as one moves out from the middle of the facing strip and toward the lateral edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: Action Target, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Marshall, Lane Jackson, Addison Sovine, Kyle Bateman
  • Modular ballistic wall and target system
    Publication number: 20070114724
    Abstract: A modular target system utilizes standard sized pieces which may be releasably attached to form a target system. The size of the target system may be easily customized as well as the number and types of targets which are mounted to the target system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2006
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Inventors: David Bassett, Kyle Bateman
  • PROJECTILE RETRIEVAL SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20070102883
    Abstract: A projectile retrieval system includes a screw drive for moving bullets and bullet fragments to move bullets from a bullet acceleration area to a remote location without the need for a person to handle the bullets. Preferably, the screw drive is configured so that there is no need to stop use of the bullet deceleration area while the screw drive is transporting the bullets. In a preferred embodiment, a vacuum system is also connected to a transport housing about the screw drive to move lead dust away from the bullet deceleration area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Applicant: ACTION TARGET, INC.
    Inventors: Jimmy Parks, Kyle Bateman
  • Bullet containment trap
    Publication number: 20070069472
    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: June 5, 2006
    Publication date: March 29, 2007
    Inventors: Spencer Lambert, Kyle Bateman, Thomas Marshall
  • Air diffuser
    Publication number: 20070072537
    Abstract: An improved air diffuser for shooting ranges and the like is both inexpensive, easy to transport, and easy to maintain. Flexible plastic is utilized for the diffuser plates providing easier manufacture and shipment of an unassembled diffuser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Publication date: March 29, 2007
    Inventors: Kyle Bateman, Thomas Wright, Chris Butterfield
  • Bullet trap
    Patent number: 7194944
    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: December 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: Action Target, Inc.
    Inventors: Spencer Lambert, Kyle Bateman, Thomas Marshall
  • Folding target stand
    Publication number: 20070045965
    Abstract: A folding target stand allows a shooter to easily mount a target at a number of different heights without requiring the use of tools and without requiring disassembly of the target stand. The target stand provides increased stability when struck by bullets and may be easily transported and stored without disassembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2006
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Inventors: Kyle Bateman, Nicholas Stincelli, Nathan Raisor, Gene Pearcey