Patents by Inventor MICHAEL S. SPURLOCK

MICHAEL S. SPURLOCK 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: 10502520
    Abstract: A loader and drive system are provided. The loader is preferably configured to house a quantity of projectiles (such as paintballs) in a chamber and supply the quantity of projectiles from the chamber to an attached pneumatic gun when in operation. The loader preferably includes an outlet configured to supply projectiles from the chamber to the pneumatic gun when the loader is operatively connected to the pneumatic gun. A drive system may be arranged in the loader and include a non-rotating center member arranged above the outlet with an entrance. A way may be arranged to direct projectiles into the outlet from the chamber through the entrance. An arm may be provided and attached to the center member to direct projectiles into the entrance. A driving member may surround the non-rotating center member and rotate around the non-rotating member. The driving member preferably urges projectiles from the chamber into the way and toward the outlet during operation of the loader.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Inventor: Michael S. Spurlock
  • Publication number: 20180073832
    Abstract: A loader and drive system are provided. The loader is preferably configured to house a quantity of projectiles (such as paintballs) in a chamber and supply the quantity of projectiles from the chamber to an attached pneumatic gun when in operation. The loader preferably includes an outlet configured to supply projectiles from the chamber to the pneumatic gun when the loader is operatively connected to the pneumatic gun. A drive system may be arranged in the loader and include a non-rotating center member arranged above the outlet with an entrance. A way may be arranged to direct projectiles into the outlet from the chamber through the entrance. An arm may be provided and attached to the center member to direct projectiles into the entrance. A driving member may surround the non-rotating center member and rotate around the non-rotating member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Applicant: G.I Sportz, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael S. Spurlock
  • Patent number: 9857141
    Abstract: A loader and drive system are provided. The loader is preferably configured to house a quantity of projectiles (such as paintballs) in a chamber and supply the quantity of projectiles from the chamber to an attached pneumatic gun when in operation. The loader preferably includes an outlet configured to supply projectiles from the chamber to the pneumatic gun when the loader is operatively connected to the pneumatic gun. A drive system may be arranged in the loader and include a non-rotating cone arranged above the outlet and having an opening in a side thereof to provide an entrance. A way is arranged configured to direct projectiles into the outlet from the chamber through the entrance. A cover may be connected to the non-rotating cone and have an arm that directs projectiles into the entrance. A driving ring may surround the non-rotating cone and rotate around the non-rotating cone. The driving ring urges projectiles from the chamber into the way and toward the outlet during operation of the loader.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: GI Sportz, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael S. Spurlock
  • Publication number: 20160161210
    Abstract: A loader and drive system are provided. The loader is preferably configured to house a quantity of projectiles (such as paintballs) in a chamber and supply the quantity of projectiles from the chamber to an attached pneumatic gun when in operation. The loader preferably includes an outlet configured to supply projectiles from the chamber to the pneumatic gun when the loader is operatively connected to the pneumatic gun. A drive system may be arranged in the loader and include a non-rotating cone arranged above the outlet and having an opening in a side thereof to provide an entrance. A way is arranged configured to direct projectiles into the outlet from the chamber through the entrance. A cover may be connected to the non-rotating cone and have an arm that directs projectiles into the entrance. A driving ring may surround the non-rotating cone and rotate around the non-rotating cone. The driving ring urges projectiles from the chamber into the way and toward the outlet during operation of the loader.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Applicant: G.I Sportz, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael S. Spurlock
  • Patent number: 9297605
    Abstract: A paintball drive system of a paintball loader and includes a board having a hole with which a driving ring is engaged. A gear ring is connected to the driving ring. A friction ring is located at the inside of the gear ring. A base is located beneath the board and has a cone which has an outlet and an entrance. A power unit is connected to one end of the loader and rotates the gear ring. The paintballs are received in the paintball loader and is moved by the friction ring which is driven by the gear ring to guide the paintballs to move through the entrance and be fed into the paintball gun via the outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: G.I. Sportz, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael S. Spurlock
  • Publication number: 20150338185
    Abstract: A paintball drive system of a paintball loader and includes a board having a hole with which a driving ring is engaged. A gear ring is connected to the driving ring. A friction ring is located at the inside of the gear ring. A base is located beneath the board and has a cone which has an outlet and an entrance. A power unit is connected to one end of the loader and rotates the gear ring. The paintballs are received in the paintball loader and is moved by the friction ring which is driven by the gear ring to guide the paintballs to move through the entrance and be fed into the paintball gun via the outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Applicant: GI Sportz, Inc.
    Inventor: MICHAEL S. SPURLOCK