Patents by Inventor Robert DeCosta

Robert DeCosta 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: 12228381
    Abstract: A clamping system and method for allowing one-handed operation of a target clamp is described. The clamp may also be designed to be concealed and/or behind a structure such that portions of the clamp are not exposed to projectiles, thus protecting the clamp from sustaining damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: James Harmon, Robert Decosta
  • Patent number: 12173993
    Abstract: A dead stop assembly includes a deceleration member which is attachable at one end to a rail such that when a target retriever applies force to the deceleration member, the target retriever is decelerated. The deceleration member may be disposed in a housing which further engages the rail when the housing is impacted by a target retriever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: Robert DeCosta, James Harmon
  • Publication number: 20240271917
    Abstract: A brass shield adaptor system includes a first brass shield and a second brass shield which are attachable together at a variety of locations to allow the brass shield adaptor system to rise a variety of heights above a shooting stall panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2024
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Applicant: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: Connor Horrocks, Robert DeCosta
  • Publication number: 20220349685
    Abstract: A joint plate mounting mechanism includes a backing strip with a first arm, a second arm and a middle portion disposed between the first arm and the second arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Ian Davis, Robert DeCosta, Darren Wall
  • Publication number: 20210172715
    Abstract: A target carrier system and a method of use are disclosed for controlling the presentation of a target during firearms training. The system and method may be used to improve decision making on whether or not to discharge a weapon when exposed to a potential threat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2020
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Robert DeCosta, Joseph Green
  • Publication number: 20210063121
    Abstract: A clamping system and method for allowing one-handed operation of a target clamp is described. The clamp may also be designed to be concealed and/or behind a structure such that portions of the clamp are not exposed to projectiles, thus protecting the clamp from sustaining damage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: James Harmon, Robert Decosta
  • Patent number: 10921099
    Abstract: A clamping system and method for allowing one-handed operation of a target clamp is described. The clamp may also be designed to be concealed and/or behind a structure such that portions of the clamp are not exposed to projectiles, thus protecting the clamp from sustaining damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: James Harmon, Robert Decosta
  • Publication number: 20200208947
    Abstract: A dead stop assembly includes a deceleration member which is attachable at one end to a rail such that when a target retriever applies force to the deceleration member, the target retriever is decelerated. The deceleration member may be disposed in a housing which further engages the rail when the housing is impacted by a target retriever.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Robert DeCosta, James Harmon
  • Patent number: 10488140
    Abstract: A rifle holder hinge mechanism comprising a support block with rifle hook attached thereto, the support block having a sleeve for receiving a hinge pin, and a hinge block, the hinge block having a hinge block sleeve, with a hinge pin rotatable within the hinge block sleeve. The support block further comprises a projection or detent, and the hinge block further comprise a cutaway or recess configured to receive the detent and limit rotation of the detent of the support block relative to the hinge block. Rotation may be limited 90 degrees such that the rifle holder hinge mechanism has a first position for receiving a weapon and a second position when it is not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan M. Scott, Robert DeCosta
  • Publication number: 20190219369
    Abstract: A clamping system and method for allowing one-handed operation of a target clamp is described. The clamp may also be designed to be concealed and/or behind a structure such that portions of the clamp are not exposed to projectiles, thus protecting the clamp from sustaining damage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: James Harmon, Robert Decosta
  • Publication number: 20180180373
    Abstract: A rifle holder hinge mechanism comprising a support block with rifle hook attached thereto, the support block having a sleeve for receiving a hinge pin, and a hinge block, the hinge block having a hinge block sleeve, with a hinge pin rotatable within the hinge block sleeve. The support block further comprises a projection or detent, and the hinge block further comprise a cutaway or recess configured to receive the detent and limit rotation of the detent of the support block relative to the hinge block. Rotation may be limited 90 degrees such that the rifle holder hinge mechanism has a first position for receiving a weapon and a second position when it is not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: Jonathan M. Scott, Robert DeCosta
  • Publication number: 20180180372
    Abstract: A rifle holder hinge mechanism comprising a rifle hook attached to a hinge block, the hinge block having a hinge block sleeve, with a hinge pin rotatable within the hinge block sleeve. A cam is provided connected to the hinge pin and configured to arrest rotation of the hinge pin, such that the hinge pin is rotatable from a first position to an approximately 90-degree second position. In some configurations, a retaining collar with a first detent and a second detent functions as the rotation limiting cam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: Jonathan M. Scott, Robert DeCosta