Patents by Inventor Michael A. Cottrell
Michael A. Cottrell 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).
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Patent number: 11841108Abstract: A multi-legged equipment support, components thereof, and associated methods. The equipment support comprises a stand and an equipment holder. The stand includes a hub and multiple legs pivotable with respect to the hub. The legs are pivotable outward from stowed positions to preset operational pivoted positions. The user can select a preset operational pivoted position in which outward pivoting of a leg will stop based on moving an actuator between preset locations.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2020Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: AOB Products CompanyInventors: Brian Steere, Michael Cottrell, Timothy S. Kinney, James Tayon, Jason Nickerson, Justin Burke, Anthony Vesich, Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., Mark Dalton, Kyle Smith
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Publication number: 20230366657Abstract: Firearm accessories and associated methods. A firearm accessory includes a mount for mounting the firearm accessory on a firearm. The mount can be adjustable to customize the mounting of the firearm accessory on the firearm. Electronic firearm accessories can include a longitudinally extending circuit structure having one or more electronic switches thereon facing laterally. A switch assembly can include a push member and a finger extending therefrom for actuating an associated electronic switch. Battery compartment features are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2023Publication date: November 16, 2023Applicant: Crimson Trace CorporationInventors: James Tayon, Matthew Kinamore, James Gianladis, Michael Cottrell, Tim Kinney, Dennis W. Cauley,, Jr., Mark Dalton, Justin Burke, Anthony Vesich, Yu King Wai
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Patent number: 11813648Abstract: A firearm bore cleaner for cleaning a bore of a firearm includes a cleaning segment and a pulling segment. The cleaning segment cleans the bore of the firearm when the cleaning segment is moved along the bore. The cleaning segment includes a tail end connector adjacent a tail end portion. The pulling segment is sized and shaped to be inserted into the bore. The pulling segment includes a head end connector adjacent the head end portion of the pulling segment. A tail end portion of the pulling segment is connected to a head end portion of the cleaning segment. The head end connector of the pulling segment and the tail end connector of the cleaning segment can be releasably connect to each other to couple the head end portion of the pulling segment and the tail end portion of the cleaning segment together in order to form a closed loop.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2021Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: AOB Products CompanyInventors: Eric Smith, James Tayon, Michael Cottrell, Jarrod Grove
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Patent number: 11813267Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of DNA-PK. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising said compounds and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disease, conditions, or disorders.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2020Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals IncorporatedInventors: John Patrick Maxwell, Paul S. Charifson, Qing Tang, Steven M. Ronkin, Katrina Lee Jackson, Albert Charles Pierce, David J. Lauffer, Pan Li, Simon Giroux, Jinwang Xu, Kevin Michael Cottrell, Mark A. Morris, Nathan D. Waal, John J. Court, Wenxin Gu, Hongbo Deng
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Publication number: 20230349679Abstract: A bullet seating die for use with an ammunition press to seat a bullet in a case includes a die housing having an ammunition press mount for mounting the bullet seating die on the ammunition press. The die housing defines a bullet receiving space having an open end and a side window in communication with the bullet receiving space. The side window sized and shaped to permit the bullet to be inserted therethrough to position the bullet in the bullet receiving space. A seating stem is supported by the die housing. The seating stem is arranged to engage the bullet to press the bullet into the case when the ammunition press is operated. A spring biases the seating stem away from the open end of the bullet receiving space to permit the bullet to be inserted through the side window and into the bullet receiving space.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Applicant: AOB Products CompanyInventors: Justin Burke, James Tayon, Michael Lindsay, Matthew Kinamore, Curtis Smith, Jarrod Grove, Michael Cottrell
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Publication number: 20230339915Abstract: Novel compounds, compositions, and methods of using and preparing the same, which maybe useful for treating alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2021Publication date: October 26, 2023Inventors: Simon GIROUX, Michael Philip CLARK, Qing TANG, Philippe Marcel NUHANT, Peter JONES, David MESSERSMITH, Upul Keerthi BANDARAGE, Kevin Michael COTTRELL, Michael Aaron BRODNEY, Gabrielle Simone FLEMING, Jian WANG, Jinwang XU, Kevin Brett DANIEL, Michael John BOYD, Mark A. MORRIS, Nathan D. WAAL, Philip Noel COLLIER, Sarathy KESAVAN, Steven M. RONKIN, Hongbo DENG, Diane Marie BOUCHER, Lev T.D. FANNING, Amy B. HALL, Dennis James HURLEY, Mac Arthur JOHNSON, Jr., John Patrick MAXWELL, Rebecca Jane SWETT, Timothy Lewis TAPLEY, Stephen A. THOMSON, Veronique DAMAGNEZ
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Publication number: 20230337884Abstract: A cleaning device and methods for cleaning are provided. In one embodiment, the cleaning device includes a head assembly, a body assembly, and a handle assembly. The cleaning device also includes components that enable the cleaning device to operate in dry cleaning modes and wet cleaning modes. Dry cleaning modes can employ a vacuum assembly, including a motor, tubing, and a fluid recovery tank in order to draw in debris and waste into a fluid recovery tank. Wet cleaning modes can further employ a fluid supply tank, a pump, and tubing in order to supply fluid to a brushroll to aid in a cleaning process.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2023Publication date: October 26, 2023Inventor: Lee Michael Cottrell
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Patent number: 11796274Abstract: A shooting rest, components thereof, and associated methods. The shooting rest includes a frame, a forward firearm support connected to the frame, and a rear firearm support connected to the frame. The rear firearm support includes a stop configured to limit rearward movement of the firearm with respect to the frame when the firearm is fired. A liquid tank is supported by the frame and is configured to hold liquid to increase the effective mass of the shooting rest to reduce recoil felt by a shooter when the firearm is fired.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2022Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: AOB Products CompanyInventors: Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., James Tayon, Timothy S. Kinney, Michael Cottrell, Justin Burke, Brian Steere, Mark Dalton, Kyle Martin, Anthony Vesich, Matthew Kinamore, Curtis Smith, Joel Yuodsnukis
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Patent number: 11788816Abstract: Firearm accessories and associated methods. A firearm accessory includes a mount for mounting the firearm accessory on a firearm. The mount can be adjustable to customize the mounting of the firearm accessory on the firearm. Electronic firearm accessories can include a longitudinally extending circuit structure having one or more electronic switches thereon facing laterally. A switch assembly can include a push member and a finger extending therefrom for actuating an associated electronic switch. Battery compartment features are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Crimson Trace CorporationInventors: James Tayon, Matthew Kinamore, James Gianladis, Michael Cottrell, Tim Kinney, Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., Mark Dalton, Justin Burke, Anthony Vesich, Yu King Wai
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Publication number: 20230277547Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of DNA-PK. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising said compounds and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disease, conditions, or disorders.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Applicant: Vertex Pharmaceuticals IncorporatedInventors: John Patrick Maxwell, Paul S. Charifson, Qing Tang, Steven M. Ronkin, Katrina Lee Jackson, Albert Charles Pierce, David J. Lauffer, Pan Li, Simon Giroux, Jinwang Xu, Kevin Michael Cottrell, Mark A. Morris, Nathan D. Waal, John J. Court, Wenxin Gu, Hongbo Deng
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Publication number: 20230265080Abstract: Novel compounds, compositions, and methods of using and preparing the same, which may be useful for treating alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2023Publication date: August 24, 2023Inventors: Upul Keerthi BANDARAGE, Cavan McKeon BLIGH, Michael John BOYD, Diane M. BOUCHER, Michael Aaron BRODNEY, Veronique DAMAGNEZ, Lev Tyler DEWEY FANNING, Mary Elizabeth ECCLES, Robert Francis FIMOGNARI, JR., Kevin James GAGNON, Pedro M. GARCIA BARRANTES, Simon GIROUX, Ronald Lee GREY, JR., Amy Beth HALL, Sarah Carol HOOD, Dennis James HURLEY, Joshua Kennedy HUSSEY, Mac Arthur JOHNSON, JR., Peter JONES, Sarathy KESAVAN, Adam LOOKER, Brad D. MAXWELL, John Patrick MAXWELL, Ales MEDEK, Mettachit NAVAMAL, Philippe Marcel NUHANT, Setu RODAY, Stefanie ROEPER, Rupa SAWANT, Yi SHI, Rebecca Jane SWETT, Qing TANG, Timothy Lewis TAPLEY, Stephen A. THOMSON, Michael WALDO, Jinwang XU, Kevin Michael COTTRELL
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Patent number: 11719521Abstract: A bullet seating die for use with an ammunition press to seat a bullet in a case includes a die housing having an ammunition press mount for mounting the bullet seating die on the ammunition press. The die housing defines a bullet receiving space having an open end and a side window in communication with the bullet receiving space. The side window sized and shaped to permit the bullet to be inserted therethrough to position the bullet in the bullet receiving space. A seating stem is supported by the die housing. The seating stem is arranged to engage the bullet to press the bullet into the case when the ammunition press is operated. A spring biases the seating stem away from the open end of the bullet receiving space to permit the bullet to be inserted through the side window and into the bullet receiving space.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2021Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: AOB PRODUCTS COMPANYInventors: Justin Burke, James Tayon, Michael Lindsay, Matthew Kinamore, Curtis Smith, Jarrod Grove, Michael Cottrell
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Publication number: 20230228532Abstract: A firearm accessory with a primary light oriented in a first direction to assist a user in aiming the firearm and a path light oriented in a second direction to assist the user in seeing a travel path. A motion sensor may actuate the path light. The path light may be positioned below the primary light. The accessory includes a mount for mounting the accessory on a firearm. A housing of the accessory may include lug receivers spaced longitudinally, and a lug received by one of the lug receivers and adapted to engage the groove on a firearm rail for preventing longitudinal movement of the mounted accessory. Actuators for turning the primary light on and off may be positioned adjacent sides of a trigger guard of the firearm when the housing is mounted to the firearm. Mounting features and battery compartment features are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2022Publication date: July 20, 2023Applicant: Crimson Trace CorporationInventors: Tim Meissen, William A. Planck, Shane Ball, William Logan Garland, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon
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Publication number: 20230213318Abstract: A handheld clay thrower assembly, components thereof, and associated methods. The handheld clay thrower assembly includes a frame, a thrower, a cocking mechanism, and a firing mechanism. In some embodiments, the handheld clay thrower includes a shoulder rest and a pistol grip permitting the clay thrower to be shouldered, aimed, and fired like a firearm. A target to be thrown is inserted in the thrower assembly through an inlet opening and fired out of an exit opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2022Publication date: July 6, 2023Applicant: AOB Products CompanyInventors: Paul Coryell, Michael Cottrell, Michael Lindsay, Tim Meissen, Brittany Niemeyer, Shane Ball, Justin Burke, Jarrod Grove, Timothy S. Kinney, Ryan Donahue, Ryan Varnum
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Publication number: 20230213315Abstract: A firearm accessory mount assembly and associated components and methods. The mount assembly can include a mount, at least one dovetail connector, and at least one fastener. The mount can have a first side configured to receive the firearm accessory and a second side configured to engage the firearm. The fastener can be used to secure the dovetail connector in position with respect to the mount and to secure the mount to the firearm. Other constructions and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2022Publication date: July 6, 2023Applicant: Crimson Trace CorporationInventors: William A. Planck, Tim Meissen, Michael Cottrell, Ryan Donahue, John Oller, James Tayon
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Publication number: 20230175814Abstract: A firearm accessory and associated components and methods. The firearm accessory can include a foregrip and/or an illuminator (e.g., light and/or laser). The firearm accessory can include a support body selectively operatively connectable to a support body receiver in a first orientation and in a second orientation. The support body can include an actuator configured to change an operational state of the illuminator and/or a port configured to connect a remote actuator to the support body.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2022Publication date: June 8, 2023Applicant: Crimson Trace CorporationInventors: Tim Meissen, William A. Planck, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Ryan Donahue, John Oller, Shane Ball, Logan Garland
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Publication number: 20230175642Abstract: A foot assembly for a leg of an equipment support, components thereof, and associated methods. The foot assembly includes a spike selectively configurable in a stowed orientation and in a deployed orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2022Publication date: June 8, 2023Applicant: AOB Products CompanyInventors: Ryan Vamum, Timothy S. Kinney, Seth Wheeler, Aaron Wood, Todd Strobel, James Tayon, Kyle Martin, Michael Cottrell, Brian Steere, Tim Meissen, Brett Eckelkamp, Jason Nickerson, Matthew Kinamore
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Publication number: 20230175823Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing powder for firearm ammunition and associated methods. The dispenser can include a hopper, a conveyor, a scale sensor, a dispensing head, a dispenser controller, and a tangible storage medium storing instructions executable by the dispenser controller. The dispensing head is movable to a plurality of dispensing positions to dispense ammunition powder to a plurality of cases from the plurality of dispensing positions. In some embodiments, the dispensing head moves between a home position, where the dispensing head receives powder from the conveyor, and the plurality of dispensing positions, where the dispensing head delivers loads of powder from the conveyor to individual ammunition cases.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2023Publication date: June 8, 2023Applicant: AOB Products CompanyInventors: Justin Burke, James Tayon, Timothy S. Kinney, Michael Cottrell, Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., Brian Steere, Mark Dalton, Kyle Martin, Michael Lindsay, Anthony Vesich, Brett Eckelkamp, Seth Wheeler, Ryan Varnum, Matthew Kinamore, Curtis Smith, Jarrod Grove
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Patent number: 11666148Abstract: A shelf assembly and components thereof, for concealing items of value of an owner from a passerby. The shelf assembly forms a concealment enclosure including a door movably connected to a shelf to permit movement of the door with respect to the shelf between an open position and a closed position. In the closed position, the door hides an interior. In the open position, access to the interior is permitted. The door includes a support surface, including a plurality of openings, arranged to be in the concealed interior when the door is closed position. A plurality of pegs are sized and shaped to be received in the plurality of openings to support the pegs extending outward from the support surface to form a customized mount for holding items of value.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2021Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: AOB Products CompanyInventors: Brian Steere, Michael Cottrell, Kyle Martin, Curtis Smith, James Tayon
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Patent number: 11666042Abstract: A net for fishing or other purposes. The net includes a hoop frame connected to a pole by a yoke. The yoke defines sockets in which respective arms of the hoop frame and a distal end of the pole are received. Plugs in the arms of the hoop frame desirably prevent water from passing the plugs into the hoop frame. A plug in the distal end of the pole desirably prevents water from passing the plug into the pole. The yoke and plugs provide a robust connection of the hoop frame to the pole and help retain air in the hoop frame and pole for buoyancy of the net.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2021Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: AOB Products CompanyInventors: Anthony Vesich, Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., Timothy S. Kinney, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Mark Dalton, Justin Burke, Brian Steere, Matthew Kinamore, Curtis Smith