Patents by Inventor Nicholas Ben Castaldo

Nicholas Ben Castaldo 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).

  • Articulative, shell casing deflection and collection apparatus
    Patent number: 6766607
    Abstract: An articulative, shell casing deflection and collection apparatus is provided for deflecting and collecting spent shell casings from firearms when shooting at a range. The apparatus clamps to the edge of a shooting table and is adjustable to suit any type firearm. The frame of the invention forms an arch that originates along the edge of the table and extends up and over the firearm, which would typically be supported on a tripod. A metal fabric screen would be supported across the frame in a rectangular format. A collection bin is located along the bottom such that any shell casings would eject from the firearm, hit the screen and be deflected into the collection bin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Inventor: Nicholas Ben Castaldo
  • Articulative, shell casing deflection and collection apparatus
    Publication number: 20030221355
    Abstract: An articulative, shell casing deflection and collection apparatus is provided for deflecting and collecting spent shell casings from firearms when shooting at a range. The apparatus clamps to the edge of a shooting table and is adjustable to suit any type firearm. The frame of the invention forms an arch that originates along the edge of the table and extends up and over the firearm, which would typically be supported on a tripod. A metal fabric screen would be supported across the frame in a rectangular format. A collection bin is located along the bottom such that any shell casings would eject from the firearm, hit the screen and be deflected into the collection bin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2003
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Inventor: Nicholas Ben Castaldo