Patents by Inventor Michael Cottrell
Michael 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: 12631427Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 21, 2024Date of Patent: May 19, 2026Assignee: Crimson Trace CorporationInventors: Tim Meissen, William A. Planck, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Ryan Donahue, John Oller, Shane Ball, Logan Garland
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Patent number: 12629732Abstract: 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: October 10, 2023Date of Patent: May 19, 2026Assignee: AOB Products CompanyInventors: Eric Smith, James Tayon, Michael Cottrell, Jarrod Grove
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Publication number: 20260126276Abstract: A shooting target launcher, associated components and methods. The launcher spins one or more helicopter-like shooting targets to launch the targets. A target connector receives the targets. The target connector is rotated about an axis of rotation to rotate the targets about the axis of rotation. The targets have fan blades that, when rotated, propel the target through the air.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2025Publication date: May 7, 2026Applicant: AOB Products CompanyInventors: Michael Lindsay, Daniel Jennings, Michael Cottrell, William A. Planck, Kyle Martin
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Publication number: 20260085915Abstract: An electronic shooting target throwing system includes throwers configured to launch shooting targets into the air. The throwers are communicatively connected to one another to form a mesh network. A first subgroup of one or more of the throwers is located within a communication range of a remote control (RC) and a second subgroup of one or more of the throwers is outside of the communication range. In response to a first thrower of the first subgroup receiving a command message communicated from the RC that identifies at least a second throwers that is in the second subgroup as an intended recipient of the command message, the first thrower is configured to communicate the command message to at least the second thrower, effectively extending the communication range of the RC.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2025Publication date: March 26, 2026Applicant: AOB Products CompanyInventors: Kyle Martin, Mark Schaumburg, Kolten Kelsey, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon
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Patent number: 12571620Abstract: An ammunition press for manufacturing or reloading ammunition cartridges. The ammunition press includes a slide bearing about which the ram of the ammunition press moves to provide smooth operation of the ammunition press. A configurable spent primer system is provided to enable a user to select how they want to collect spent primers or other debris from the ammunition press. According to a user's preference, the ammunition press can also be customized to provide a cam-over or non-cam-over sensation as the user operates the ammunition press. A light is integrated with the ammunition press for illuminating a shell holder that holds the ammunition shells (sometimes called cases). Components of the ammunition press and associated methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2024Date of Patent: March 10, 2026Assignee: AOB Products CompanyInventors: Shane Ball, Justin Burke, Michael Lindsay, Jarrod Grove, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Curtis Smith
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Patent number: 12571619Abstract: An ammunition press for manufacturing or reloading ammunition cartridges. The ammunition press includes an adjustable shell holder for holding ammunition shells (sometimes called cases) of various sizes. A catch tray is provided for collecting spent primers or other debris. According to a user's preference, the ammunition press can be customized to provide an over-center actuated configuration or a non-over-center actuated configuration. A light is integrated with the press for illuminating the shell holder. Components of the press and associated methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2024Date of Patent: March 10, 2026Assignee: AOB Products CompanyInventors: Timothy S. Kinney, James Tayon, Michael Cottrell, Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., Justin Burke, Brian Steere, Kyle Martin, Anthony Vesich, Matthew Kinamore, Joel Yuodsnukis, Curtis Smith, Mark Dalton
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Patent number: 12543868Abstract: A panel mounting system and associated components and methods. The panel mounting system includes a panel system comprising a plurality of panels. The panel mounting system also includes a plurality of panel accessories selectively mountable on the panel system at desired locations. The panel accessories can include a panel mount and an object support. The panel mounting system provides several advantages compared to conventional peg board mounting systems.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2023Date of Patent: February 10, 2026Assignee: AOB Products CompanyInventors: Brett Eckelkamp, Michael Cottrell, Kyle Martin, Ryan Donahue
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Publication number: 20260036412Abstract: Progressive ammunition press system, components thereof, and associated methods. The press system may include a press control system integrated with the press. The press may include a case carriage including a case carrier supported by a bearing. Case retainer gates may be provided for retaining cases in the case carrier. A bullet feeding system can be arranged to permit bullet feeding and seating in a single station of the press. A primer feeder can be self-contained, gear-driven, and/or recirculating.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2025Publication date: February 5, 2026Applicant: AOB Products CompanyInventors: Michael Lindsay, Michael Cottrell, Timothy S. Kinney, Justin Burke, Paul Coryell, Brian Steere, Jarrod Grove, Kyle Martin, Kyle Mauzey, James Tayon, Curtis Smith
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Publication number: 20260029220Abstract: A shooting target launcher, associated components and methods. The launcher spins one or more helicopter-like shooting targets to launch the targets. A target connector receives the targets. The target connector is rotated about an axis of rotation to rotate the targets about the axis of rotation. The targets have fan blades that, when rotated, propel the target through the air.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2025Publication date: January 29, 2026Applicant: AOB Products CompanyInventors: Michael Lindsay, Daniel Jennings, Michael Cottrell, William A. Planck, Kyle Martin
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Publication number: 20260029221Abstract: A shooting target launcher, associated components and methods. The launcher spins one or more helicopter-like shooting targets to launch the targets. A target connector receives the targets. The target connector is rotated about an axis of rotation to rotate the targets about the axis of rotation. The targets have fan blades that, when rotated, propel the target through the air.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2025Publication date: January 29, 2026Applicant: AOB Products CompanyInventors: Michael Lindsay, Daniel Jennings, Michael Cottrell, William A. Planck, Kyle Martin
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Publication number: 20260022920Abstract: A shooting target launcher, associated components and methods. The launcher spins one or more helicopter-like shooting targets to launch the targets. A target connector receives the targets. The target connector is rotated about an axis of rotation to rotate the targets about the axis of rotation. The targets have fan blades that, when rotated, propel the target through the air.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2025Publication date: January 22, 2026Applicant: AOB Products CompanyInventors: Michael Lindsay, Daniel Jennings, Michael Cottrell, William A. Planck, Kyle Martin
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Publication number: 20250387932Abstract: An out-the-front knife, components thereof, and associated methods. The out-the front knife can be a double-action spring-assisted knife. The knife includes a handle and a blade. The handle includes a rear end and a front opening opposite the rear end. The blade is movable with respect to the handle between stowed and deployed positions. In the stowed position, the blade is biased rearward. The knife includes an actuator movable in a deploying direction to spring the blade forward away from the stowed position toward the deployed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2025Publication date: December 25, 2025Applicant: AOB Products CompanyInventors: Brett Eckelkamp, Michael Cottrell, Shane Ball, William Garland, Brian Steere, Timothy S. Kinney, Seth Wheeler, Justin Burke, ames Tayon, Curtis Smith
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Publication number: 20250366620Abstract: A shooting rest chair, components thereof, and associated methods. The shooting rest chair includes a base configured to rest on a support surface. A seat supported by the base is sized and shaped to support a shooter when the shooter is sitting in the seat. A pivot hub is supported by the base and connects the base to the seat. A weapon support arm assembly connects to the pivot hub by a first pivot connection. The weapon support arm assembly is configured to support the weapon and is pivotable with respect to the base and the seat about the first pivot connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2025Publication date: December 4, 2025Applicant: AOB Products CompanyInventors: Seth Wheeler, Timothy S. Kinney, Ryan Varnum, Ryan Lovold, Aaron Wood, Michael Cottrell, Matthew Kinamore, James Tayon
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Publication number: 20250354788Abstract: 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: July 25, 2025Publication date: November 20, 2025Applicant: AOB Products CompanyInventors: Justin Burke, James Tayon, Michael Lindsay, Matthew Kinamore, Curtis Smith, Jarrod Grove, Michael Cottrell
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Patent number: D1109528Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2023Date of Patent: January 20, 2026Assignee: AOB Products CompanyInventors: Daniel Jennings, Michael Cottrell, Michael Lindsay
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Patent number: D1110820Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2023Date of Patent: February 3, 2026Assignee: AOB Products CompanyInventors: Ryan Varnum, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Brian Steere, Timothy S. Kinney, Jason Nickerson, Zach Smith, Matthew Kinamore
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Patent number: D1115920Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2025Date of Patent: March 3, 2026Assignee: AOB Products CompanyInventors: Michael Lindsay, Daniel Jennings, Michael Cottrell, William A Planck
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Patent number: D1115921Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2025Date of Patent: March 3, 2026Assignee: AOB Products CompanyInventors: Michael Lindsay, Daniel Jennings, Michael Cottrell, William A Planck
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Patent number: D1117603Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2025Date of Patent: March 10, 2026Assignee: CRIMSON TRACE CORPORATIONInventors: William A. Planck, Tim Meissen, Shane Ball, Michael Cottrell, Ryan Donahue, John Oller
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Patent number: D1125374Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2025Date of Patent: May 5, 2026Assignee: AOB Products CompanyInventors: Michael Lindsay, Daniel Jennings, Michael Cottrell, William A Planck