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).

  • 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: 12631427
    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: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2026
    Assignee: Crimson Trace Corporation
    Inventors: Tim Meissen, William A. Planck, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Ryan Donahue, John Oller, Shane Ball, Logan Garland
  • Patent number: 12629732
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2026
    Assignee: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Eric Smith, James Tayon, Michael Cottrell, Jarrod Grove
  • Publication number: 20260126276
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2025
    Publication date: May 7, 2026
    Applicant: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Michael Lindsay, Daniel Jennings, Michael Cottrell, William A. Planck, Kyle Martin
  • Publication number: 20260085915
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2025
    Publication date: March 26, 2026
    Applicant: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Kyle Martin, Mark Schaumburg, Kolten Kelsey, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon
  • Patent number: 12571620
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2026
    Assignee: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Shane Ball, Justin Burke, Michael Lindsay, Jarrod Grove, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Curtis Smith
  • Patent number: 12571619
    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: March 10, 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
  • Patent number: 12543868
    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: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2026
    Assignee: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Brett Eckelkamp, Michael Cottrell, Kyle Martin, Ryan Donahue
  • Publication number: 20260036412
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2025
    Publication date: February 5, 2026
    Applicant: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Michael Lindsay, Michael Cottrell, Timothy S. Kinney, Justin Burke, Paul Coryell, Brian Steere, Jarrod Grove, Kyle Martin, Kyle Mauzey, James Tayon, Curtis Smith
  • Publication number: 20260029220
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2025
    Publication date: January 29, 2026
    Applicant: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Michael Lindsay, Daniel Jennings, Michael Cottrell, William A. Planck, Kyle Martin
  • Publication number: 20260029221
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2025
    Publication date: January 29, 2026
    Applicant: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Michael Lindsay, Daniel Jennings, Michael Cottrell, William A. Planck, Kyle Martin
  • Publication number: 20260022920
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2025
    Publication date: January 22, 2026
    Applicant: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Michael Lindsay, Daniel Jennings, Michael Cottrell, William A. Planck, Kyle Martin
  • Patent number: D1109528
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2026
    Assignee: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Daniel Jennings, Michael Cottrell, Michael Lindsay
  • Patent number: D1110820
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2026
    Assignee: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Ryan Varnum, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Brian Steere, Timothy S. Kinney, Jason Nickerson, Zach Smith, Matthew Kinamore
  • Patent number: D1115920
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2025
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2026
    Assignee: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Michael Lindsay, Daniel Jennings, Michael Cottrell, William A Planck
  • Patent number: D1115921
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2025
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2026
    Assignee: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Michael Lindsay, Daniel Jennings, Michael Cottrell, William A Planck
  • Patent number: D1117603
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2025
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2026
    Assignee: CRIMSON TRACE CORPORATION
    Inventors: William A. Planck, Tim Meissen, Shane Ball, Michael Cottrell, Ryan Donahue, John Oller
  • Patent number: D1125374
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2025
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2026
    Assignee: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Michael Lindsay, Daniel Jennings, Michael Cottrell, William A Planck
  • 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