Patents by Inventor Michael Keeney

Michael Keeney 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: 10438156
    Abstract: Systems and methods to provide a training solution for a trainee are disclosed. In some embodiments the method comprises receiving a training requirement comprising a training outcome and a training configuration wherein the training configuration defines a trainee state, determining a training environment based on a relevancy function of the training environment to the training outcome, determining a training content based on a relationship function of the training content to the trainee state and determining a training solution comprising the training environment and the training content. In some embodiments, the relationship function comprises a POMDP model and the relevancy function comprises a best fit curve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: APTIMA, INC.
    Inventors: Leah Swanson, Kristy Reynolds, Michael Garrity, Tiffany Poeppelman, Michael Keeney, Alan Carlin, Danielle Dumond, Yale Marc
  • Publication number: 20140278833
    Abstract: Systems and methods to provide a training solution for a trainee are disclosed. In some embodiments the method comprises receiving a training requirement comprising a training outcome and a training configuration wherein the training configuration defines a trainee state, determining a training environment based on a relevancy function of the training environment to the training outcome, determining a training content based on a relationship function of the training content to the trainee state and determining a training solution comprising the training environment and the training content. In some embodiments, the relationship function comprises a POMDP model and the relevancy function comprises a best fit curve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: APTIMA, INC.
    Inventors: Leah Swanson, Kristy Reynolds, Michael Garrity, Tiffany Poeppelman, Michael Keeney, Alan Carlin, Danielle Dumond, Yale Marc
  • Publication number: 20070107290
    Abstract: A locking system for firearms including a locking ring rotatably mounted to a bolt. As the bolt is moved through a bolt slide, the locking ring engages a cam member, which causes the locking ring to rotate about the bolt, which can remain fixed against rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventors: Michael Keeney, Michael Jarboe
  • Publication number: 20050257681
    Abstract: An action rate control system for a gas operated firearm that includes an action sleeve and an action rate control cylinder. The action sleeve moves in a rearward direction in response to a volume of combustion gases that are generated during firing of the firearm and diverted from the barrel of the firearm through gas ports. The action rate control cylinder is connected to the action sleeve by a linkage that controls movement and slowing of the action sleeve as it approaches a rear limit for its movement. The resistance force generated by the rate control cylinder is a function of the velocity of the action sleeve during its movement. In another aspect, a gas operated firearm includes a barrel, a bolt assembly, an action system coupled to the bolt assembly, and a rate control cylinder coupled to the action system. The action system includes a sleeve assembly that is driven by a volume of combustion gases that are diverted from the barrel when a round of ammunition is fired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Keeney, Michael Jarboe
  • Publication number: 20050246932
    Abstract: A roller sear/hammer interface for a firearm. The sear has a roller rotatably mounted between two side plates forming a portion of the sear body. As the trigger is moved, a linkage connecting the trigger and sear causes the sear to pivot rearward such that the roller engages a notched surface formed in the hammer. This rolling action releases the hammer to strike a firing pin to fire a round of ammunition. When the trigger is released, the sear roller rolls downward into an engaged and locked position within the notch formed in the hammer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2004
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventor: Michael Keeney
  • Publication number: 20050108916
    Abstract: A modular barrel assembly for firearms that includes a breech section formed from a high-strength material and a barrel section. the barrel section generally is formed separately from the breech section and can be formed from a different, lighter-weight material. Once formed, the barrel and breech sections are attached together to form the complete barrel assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2004
    Publication date: May 26, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Keeney, Marlin Jiranek
  • Publication number: 20050066564
    Abstract: A locking system for firearms including a locking ring rotatably mounted to a bolt. As the bolt is moved through a bolt slide, the locking ring engages a cam member, which causes the locking ring to rotate about the bolt, which can remain fixed against rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2004
    Publication date: March 31, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Keeney, Michael Jarboe
  • Patent number: 6089607
    Abstract: A calendaring and journal device is disclosed which is configured to enable the organized and compartmentalized recordation and annotation of appointments and notes within a structure which is designed to save paper while still giving an expanded capability for note-taking. The calendaring and journal device of the present invention is also structured to provide quick and easy access to the information annotated in any week and to enable the selective movement of information from one section to another without having to re-enter notes or information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Assignee: Alliance Marketing Concepts, L.C.
    Inventors: Michael Keeney, L. Roger Essen