Patents by Inventor Mike Byars

Mike Byars 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: 20170299331
    Abstract: An optical scope mounting system is disclosed including a back-sloped base mount and a pair of rings, to cooperate with the base mount, for positioning an optical scope laterally of the weapon on which it is mounted. The optical mounting system finds utility on rocket propelled grenade (RPG) launchers. The back-sloped base mount creates a divergence between the centerline of the bore of the RPG launcher and the line of sight through the optical scope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Applicant: AIRTRONIC USA, LLC
    Inventors: Eric JOZAITIS, Ryan MEZYNSKI, Mike BYARS
  • Patent number: 9784534
    Abstract: A multi-aiming point reticle for use in an optical scope is described including both range-finding and aiming points. The reticle, and scope incorporating the same, finds special utility for combination with a rocket propelled grenade (RPG) launcher to hit targets at extended distances. A method of operation is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: AIRTRONIC USA, LLC
    Inventors: Mike Byars, Ryan Mezynski
  • Patent number: 9733039
    Abstract: Debris control apparatus for a rocket propelled grenade launcher including a plug configured to be inserted into an opening at a rear end of a tube assembly of the rocket propelled grenade launcher, the plug forming an aperture at about the center thereof. A front cover configured to be coupled with a front end of the rocket propelled grenade launcher and configured to cover an inlet, at the front end, that receives a rocket propelled grenade. The front cover is configured to provide cross-hairs and the aperture cooperating to provide, when a target is provided down range at a predetermined distance, a bore sight with the cross-hairs and the front cover and plug cooperatively, when installed, seal the rocket propelled grenade launcher assists in preventing ingress of debris.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: AIRTRONIC USA, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Mezynski, Mike Byars
  • Publication number: 20170102209
    Abstract: A multi-aiming point reticle for use in an optical scope is described including both range-finding and aiming points. The reticle, and scope incorporating the same, finds special utility for combination with a rocket propelled grenade (RPG) launcher to hit targets at extended distances. A method of operation is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Applicant: AIRTRONIC USA, LLC
    Inventors: Mike BYARS, Ryan MEZYNSKI
  • Publication number: 20170102204
    Abstract: Debris control apparatus for a rocket propelled grenade launcher including a plug configured to be inserted into an opening at a rear end of a tube assembly of the rocket propelled grenade launcher, the plug forming an aperture at about the center thereof. A front cover configured to be coupled with a front end of the rocket propelled grenade launcher and configured to cover an inlet, at the front end, that receives a rocket propelled grenade. The front cover is configured to provide cross-hairs and the aperture cooperating to provide, when a target is provided down range at a predetermined distance, a bore sight with the cross-hairs and the front cover and plug cooperatively, when installed, seal the rocket propelled grenade launcher assists in preventing ingress of debris.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Applicant: AIRTRONIC USA, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan MEZYNSKI, Mike BYARS
  • Patent number: D783764
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: AIRTRONIC USA, LLC
    Inventors: Mike Byars, Ryan Mezynski
  • Patent number: D825023
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: AIRTRONIC USA, LLC
    Inventors: Eric Jozaitis, Ryan Mezynski, Mike Byars