Patents by Inventor Michael Shaffer

Michael Shaffer 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: 20070101979
    Abstract: A crossbow may include a main beam: (a) a bow assembly including a bow and a bow string adapted to propel an arrow; (b) a trigger mechanism mounted to the main beam; (c) and a bow assembly mounting apparatus for use in selectively mounting the bow assembly at a first location on the main beam to provide a first draw weight and for use in selectively mounting the bow assembly to a second location on the main beam to provide a second draw weight that is substantially different from the first draw weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventors: Richard Bednar, Michael Shaffer
  • Publication number: 20070028907
    Abstract: A crossbow having a crossbow grip guard that has a member that extends outwardly in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the crossbow barrel or stock, and wherein the member extends for a length in a direction that is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the crossbow barrel or stock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Richard Bednar, Michael Shaffer
  • Publication number: 20060137670
    Abstract: A crossbow includes a body having a stock member and a barrel connected to the stock member. The barrel has an arrow receiving area for receiving an arrow. The crossbow also includes a bow having a pair of bow arms, a bowstring connected to the bow arms, a bowstring release mechanism used to hold and release the bowstring and, a scope mount used to hold a scope. An arrow retention spring is provided for retaining the arrow to the arrow receiving area. A vibration dampener may be positioned between the arrow retention spring and the scope mount in order to dampen the arrow retention spring vibrations made when shooting the crossbow. This greatly reduces unwanted noise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2004
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Inventor: Michael Shaffer
  • Publication number: 20060034148
    Abstract: A high-speed mixer includes an open frame structure having a bowl tiltably supported therein. A drive assembly is cantilevered from one end of the open frame structure and directly couples to an agitator rotatable supported in the bowl. The drive assembly is sufficiently self-enclosed to afford the use of an open frame construction without additional enclosures to prevent contamination and facilitate sanitation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2005
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Shaffer, Michael Hayden, Chris Tatarian
  • Publication number: 20020191760
    Abstract: An integrated access platform includes a first port configured to receive a first signal from a plain old telephone service (POTS) and a second port configured to receive a second signal from an asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL). The integrated access platform also includes a controller system configured to process the first signal and the second signal for access with external networks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventors: James A. Wattwood, Michael Shaffer, Haresh Jotwani, Matt Brocco, Joel Futterman