Patents by Inventor Paul Hetzel

Paul Hetzel 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).

  • Firearms target
    Patent number: 10488160
    Abstract: A target system is provided which allows a user to visually identify from a distance if the intended target has been hit. The target uses a base with at least one target disc held to the base. Upon hitting the target disc with a projectile, the disc is dislodged and, being larger than the projectile, leaves an opening in the base that can be visually identified from a distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Inventors: Joseph D. La Scola, Paul Hetzel
  • Firearms Target
    Publication number: 20180156581
    Abstract: A target system is provided which allows a user to visually identify from a distance if the intended target has been hit. The target uses a base with at least one target disc held to the base. Upon hitting the target disc with a projectile, the disc is dislodged and, being larger than the projectile, leaves an opening in the base that can be visually identified from a distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Applicant: Smoke 'Em Targets LLC
    Inventors: Joseph D. La Scola, Paul Hetzel
  • Rapid application tourniquet
    Publication number: 20150230803
    Abstract: A tourniquet system for rapid automatic application of adequate pressure to stem bleeding of an injured limb while minimizing tissue damage due to excessive pressure. Pressure is supplied to the limb by inflation of a tourniquet cuff with compressed gas. The invention also relates to a method of controlling bleeding from a limb using the tourniquet system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventors: Richard Hill Schreckengaust, Paul Hetzel