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).

  • Publication number: 20260243541
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2026
    Publication date: August 20, 2026
    Applicant: Crimson Trace Corporation
    Inventors: Tim Meissen, William A. Planck, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Ryan Donahue, John Oller, Shane Ball, Logan Garland
  • Patent number: 12704001
    Abstract: A vault door system for use in a vault includes a door supporting a plurality of locking bolts that move between locked and unlocked positions. A drive system includes a prime mover and a drive train. The prime mover actuates the drive train to move the locking bolts between the locked and unlocked positions. An inner handle is at an inner side of the door and is arranged to be accessible from an interior of the vault. The inner handle is operatively coupled to the drive train and is movable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the drive train operatively couples the prime mover to the plurality of locking bolts so that the prime mover can move the locking bolts between the locked and unlocked positions. In the second position, the drive train does not operatively couple the prime mover to the plurality of locking bolts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2026
    Assignee: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Ryan Donahue, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Brian Steere, Fernando Coviello
  • Patent number: 12704356
    Abstract: A firearm accessory and associated components and methods. The firearm can be a firearm sight, such as a red dot type sight. The firearm accessory includes a base configured to mount to at least first and second different mounting adaptors to permit selective mounting of the firearm accessory to a firearm via the first mounting adaptor or the second mounting adaptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2025
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2026
    Assignee: Crimson Trace Corporation
    Inventors: William A. Planck, Tim Meissen, Michael Cottrell, Ryan Donahue, John Oller, James Tayon
  • Publication number: 20260227160
    Abstract: Shooting targets and associated components and methods. A shooting target includes a disc-shaped body having a top wall and a circumferential side wall extending from the top wall. The shooting target can include (1) a structural reinforcing rib extending along the body; (2) a frangible break line extending along the body; (3) a whistle configured to produce an audible noise as the shooting target flies through air; and/or (4) a connector configured to couple a separate component to the shooting target. The separate component can enhance the visibility of the shooting target. The body of the shooting target can be formed from a biodegradable material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2026
    Publication date: August 6, 2026
    Applicant: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Jacob Brown, Michael Cottrell, Kolten Kelsey, William Anthony Planck, Michael Lindsay, Daniel Jennings, Alex Antoci, James Tayon
  • Publication number: 20260227161
    Abstract: A shooting target launcher, associated components and methods. In some embodiments, 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. Other embodiments and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2026
    Publication date: August 6, 2026
    Applicant: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Michael Lindsay, Mark Schaumburg, Kyle Martin, Kolten Kelsey, William Anthony Planck, Jacob Brown, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Jarrod Grove
  • Publication number: 20260224048
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2026
    Publication date: August 6, 2026
    Applicant: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Brett Eckelkamp, Michael Cottrell, Kyle Martin, Ryan Donahue
  • Publication number: 20260227165
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2026
    Publication date: August 6, 2026
    Applicant: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20260208941
    Abstract: A cooler assembly and associated components and methods. The cooler assembly may provide beverage dispensing functions and/or storage functions. In one embodiment, the cooler assembly includes a cooler, a beverage dispenser disposed in the cooler, and a security container releasably connected to the cooler. The beverage dispenser stores and dispenses beverage containers. The security container includes an interior compartment sized and shaped to receive one or more objects. The security container includes a door lock configured to selectively secure the door in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2026
    Publication date: July 23, 2026
    Applicant: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Derek Wright, Nick Featherston, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Brian Steere
  • Publication number: 20260210660
    Abstract: A shooting rest (e.g., recoil-reducing shooting rest) for supporting a weapon or firearm, associated components and methods. The shooting rest has a frame, a front firearm support for supporting a forward portion of the firearm, and a rear firearm support for supporting a rear portion of the firearm. The rear firearm support having a stop for inhibiting rearward movement of the firearm relative to the rear firearm support when the firearm is supported by the shooting rest and is fired. The shooting rest can include an object support for receiving and supporting an object. The object support is adjustable in size. The shooting rest can also include a vibration dampener. The vibration dampener is moveable relative to the stop to absorb recoil vibrations when the firearm is supported by the shooting rest and is fired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2026
    Publication date: July 23, 2026
    Applicant: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Daniel Jennings, Kolten Kelsey, William Anthony Planck, Michael Lindsay, Alex Antoci, Michael Cottrell, Jarrod Grove
  • Publication number: 20260210679
    Abstract: A shooting target launcher and associated components and methods. The launcher spins one or more helicopter-like shooting targets to launch the targets. The targets have fan blades that, when rotated, propel the target through the air. The launcher includes a housing and a target connector that receives the shooting target. The target connector rotates about an axis of rotation to rotate the shooting target for launching. A manually-powered prime mover is operatively connected to the target connector and rotates the target connector about the axis of rotation for launching the shooting target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2026
    Publication date: July 23, 2026
    Applicant: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Jacob Brown, Michael Cottrell, Kolten Kelsey, William Anthony Planck, Michael Lindsay, Daniel Jennings, James Tayon, Mark Schaumburg
  • Publication number: 20260210683
    Abstract: A shell holder assembly and associated components and methods. The assembly includes a shell holder support having a shell holder receiver that receives the shell holder and a shell holder retainer that retains the shell holder in the shell holder receiver. The shell holder retainer applies a force against the shell holder to limit rotation of the shell holder relative to the shell holder support when the shell holder is received by the shell holder receiver. The shell holder retainer is arranged relative to the shell holder receiver to underlie the shell holder when the shell holder is received by the shell holder receiver. The shell holder retainer is moveable relative to the shell holder support. A spring separate and distinct from the shell holder retainer biases the shell holder retainer toward a retaining position to retain the shell holder in the shell holder receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2026
    Publication date: July 23, 2026
    Applicant: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Michael Lindsay, Jarrod Grove, Trent Rodgers, Daniel Jennings, Paul Coryell, Michael Cottrell
  • Publication number: 20260210666
    Abstract: Firearm accessories, accessory mounts, and associated components and methods. An accessory mount includes a mount housing and first and second jaws supported by the mount housing. The first jaw is moveable relative to the second jaw. The first and second jaws are configured for insertion into a slot of the firearm and engage opposite ends of the slot to connect the accessory mount to the firearm. A spring biases the first and second jaws away from one another. An accessory connector is coupled to the mount housing. The accessory connector connects to the accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2026
    Publication date: July 23, 2026
    Applicant: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Kolten Kelsey, Michael Cottrell, Michael Lindsay, Daniel Jennings, William Anthony Planck, Paul Coryell, Brett Eckelkamp
  • Publication number: 20260210678
    Abstract: Shooting targets and associated components and methods. A shooting target includes a target body having a central hub and a plurality of fan blades extending outward from the central hub. The target body can include a phosphorescent section and/or a frangible break line. The target body can be made of a first material and a second material different than the first material. The second material is softer than the first material. The shooting target can include a whistle for producing an audible noise as the shooting target flies through air. The shooting target can include a connector for coupling a separate component to the shooting target. The shooting target can include a light source (e.g., LED).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2026
    Publication date: July 23, 2026
    Applicant: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Jacob Brown, Michael Cottrell, Kolten Kelsey, William Anthony Planck, Michael Lindsay, Daniel Jennings, Alex Antoci, James Tayon, Mark Schaumburg
  • Publication number: 20260208333
    Abstract: A torque driver for rotating a component and associated components and methods. The torque driver includes a housing, a motor having an output shaft, a component receiver for receiving the component, and a torque sensor assembly connected to the housing. The motor is connected to the torque sensor assembly. The output shaft is operably connected to the component receiver to rotate the component receiver. The torque driver includes a controller for operating the motor based on a torque measurement from the torque sensor assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2026
    Publication date: July 23, 2026
    Applicant: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Paul Coryell, Kolten Kelsey, Michael Cottrell, Michael Lindsay, Daniel Jennings, James Tayon, Jarrod Grove, Jared Hunter
  • Publication number: 20260202176
    Abstract: Target hit indicator and associated components and methods. The target hit indicator includes a housing that houses various electronic components and supports at least one light source. The target hit indicator is mountable on a target and configured to detect hits on the target and to activate the at least one light source to indicate such hits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2026
    Publication date: July 16, 2026
    Applicant: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Kyle Martin, Michael Lindsay, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon
  • Patent number: 12656094
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2026
    Assignee: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20260160524
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2025
    Publication date: June 11, 2026
    Applicant: Crimson Trace Corporation
    Inventors: James Tayon, Matthew Kinamore, James Gianladis, Michael Cottrell, Tim Kinney, Dennis W. Cauley, JR., Mark Dalton, Justin Burke, Anthony Vesich, Yu King Wai
  • Patent number: D1130647
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2026
    Assignee: Crimson Trace Corporation
    Inventors: William A. Planck, Tim Meissen, Michael Cottrell, Ryan Donahue, John Oller
  • Patent number: D1137504
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2026
    Assignee: Crimson Trace Corporation
    Inventors: Tim Meissen, Michael Lindsay, Michael Cottrell, John Oller
  • Patent number: D1142819
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2025
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2026
    Assignee: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Michael Lindsay, Daniel Jennings, Michael Cottrell, William A. Planck