Patents by Inventor Sam Hamilton

Sam Hamilton 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: 20260288932
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a viewing optic. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a a viewing optic with an integrated display system. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a enabler configured to provide or activate or unlock select software to a viewing optic having an integrated display system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2026
    Publication date: September 24, 2026
    Inventors: Sam Hamilton, Ian Klemm, Calen Havens, Tom Cody, Garrison Bollig, William Lowry, Cory Taylor, Tim Rue, Tony Palzkill, Alexander Lewis, Keegan Jauch, Zach Sausen
  • Patent number: 12736306
    Abstract: Viewing optics, and more particularly a protective cover for a viewing optic is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a cover including a frame with one or more holes configured to slide over one or more mounting studs, a connector coupling the frame to a protective material, the protective material configured to cover a viewing window is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2026
    Assignee: Sheltered Wings, Inc.
    Inventors: Calen Havens, William Lowry, Sam Hamilton, Ian Klemm, Tom Cody, Garrison Bollig, Cory Taylor, Tim Rue, Alexander Lewis, Tony Palzkill, Zach Sausen
  • Patent number: 12645783
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a viewing optic. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic with an integrated display system. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a enabler configured to provide or activate or unlock select software to a viewing optic having an integrated display system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2026
    Assignee: Sheltered Wings Inc.
    Inventors: Sam Hamilton, Ian Klemm, Calen Havens, Tom Cody, Garrison Bollig, William Lowry, Cory Taylor, Tim Rue, Tony Palzkill, Alexander Lewis, Keegan Jauch, Zach Sausen
  • Publication number: 20260110506
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a grip for a weapon. In one embodiment, the grip has one or more power sources to supply power to one or more devices. In one embodiment, the grip is configured to provide power to one or more devices that do not have onboard batteries. In another embodiment, the grip is configured to serve as an auxiliary power source to one or more devices that have an onboard power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2025
    Publication date: April 23, 2026
    Inventors: Sam Hamilton, Alexander Lewis, Noah Williams, Tim Rue
  • Publication number: 20260110513
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to systems and devices for managing one or more cable. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a device that manages cables that are located around a firearm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2025
    Publication date: April 23, 2026
    Inventors: Sam Hamilton, Alexander Lewis, Noah Williams, Tim Rue
  • Patent number: 12540793
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a viewing optic. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic with an active display and an enabler interface. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a system comprising a viewing optic with an active display and an imaging device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2026
    Assignee: Sheltered Wings, Inc.
    Inventors: Calen Havens, William Lowry, Sam Hamilton, Ian Klemm, Tom Cody, Garrison Bollig, Andy Carlson, Cory Taylor, Tim Rue, Tony Palzkill, Keegan Jauch, Zach Sausen, Alexander Lewis
  • Patent number: 12085362
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a viewing optic. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a display system for a viewing optic. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic having a display system with multiple active displays for generating images that are projected into a first focal plane of an optical system. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic with an active display and a round counter system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: Sheltered Wings, Inc.
    Inventors: Sam Hamilton, Ian Klemm, Calen Havens, Tom Cody, Craig Schultz, Garrison Bollig, Andy Carlson, William Lowry, Nicholas Laufenberg, Alexander Lewis
  • Publication number: 20240289790
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a method includes receiving, from a user of a user device, a request for an authorization-by-proxy payment on delivery (POD); requesting, at the user device, the user identify an authorized proxy for the authorization-by-proxy POD; generating an authorization-by-proxy code based upon buyer-controlled payment control parameters; and using the buyer-controlled payment parameters to control processing of a payment for the authorization-by-proxy POD. In some embodiments, the method further includes pre-authorizing, at shipment time of merchandise associated with the authorization-by-proxy POD, a hold on a monetary amount associated with an order of the merchandise associated with the authorization-by-proxy POD.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2024
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Applicant: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Sam Hamilton, Akon Samir Dey, Vaibhav Prakash Gajre, Veerabhadraiah Lingadhalli Matadha
  • Publication number: 20240201490
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a viewing optic. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a a viewing optic with an integrated display system. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a solar powered viewing optic with an integrated display system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2023
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventors: Sam Hamilton, Ian Klemm, Calen Havens, Tom Cody, Garrison Bollig, William Lowry, Cory Taylor, Tim Rue, Tony Palzkill, Alexander Lewis, Andy Carlson
  • Publication number: 20240167790
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a viewing optic. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic with an active display and an elevation adder. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic that has an integrated display system that can incorporate and account for the elevation adders and display the correct drop in the first focal plane of the viewing optic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2023
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Inventors: Sam HAMILTON, Ian KLEMM, Calen HAVENS, Tom CODY, Garrison BOLLIG, William LOWRY, Cory TAYLOR, Tim RUE, Tony PALZKILL, Alexander LEWIS
  • Patent number: 11954679
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a method includes receiving, from a user of a user device, a request for an authorization-by-proxy payment on delivery (POD); requesting, at the user device, the user identify an authorized proxy for the authorization-by-proxy POD; generating an authorization-by-proxy code based upon buyer-controlled payment control parameters; and using the buyer-controlled payment parameters to control processing of a payment for the authorization-by-proxy POD. In some embodiments, the method further includes pre-authorizing, at shipment time of merchandise associated with the authorization-by-proxy POD, a hold on a monetary amount associated with an order of the merchandise associated with the authorization-by-proxy POD.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: VISA INTERNATIONAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION
    Inventors: Sam Hamilton, Akon Samir Dey, Vaibhav Prakash Gajre, Veerabhadraiah Lingadhalli Matadha
  • Publication number: 20240102773
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a viewing optic. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic with an active display and an enabler interface. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a system comprising a viewing optic with an active display and an imaging device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Calen Havens, William Lowry, Sam Hamilton, Ian Klemm, Tom Cody, Garrison Bollig, Andy Carlson, Cory Taylor, Tim Rue, Tony Palzkill, Keegan Jauch, Zach Sausen, Alexander Lewis
  • Publication number: 20240069323
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a viewing optic with an integrated display system. In one embodiment, the viewing optic has an active display system that generates and projects the image into a first focal plane of the optical system. In yet another embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic with a power pack or battery pack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Sam Hamilton, Ian Klemm, Calen Havens, Tom Cody, Garrison Bollig, William Lowry, Cory Taylor, Tim Rue, Tony Palzkill, Alexander Lewis, Keegan Jauch, Zach Sausen
  • Publication number: 20240068776
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a viewing optic. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic with an active display and a mounting system for an enabler device. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic and an imaging enabler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Calen Havens, William Lowry, Sam Hamilton, Ian Klemm, Tom Cody, Garrison Bollig, Cory Taylor, Tim Rue, Tony Palzkill, Keegan Jauch, Zach Sausen, Alexander Lewis
  • Publication number: 20240068777
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a viewing optic with an integrated display system. In one embodiment, the viewing optic has an active display system that generates and projects the image into a first focal plane of the optical system. In yet another embodiment, the viewing optic has a system or device configured to track magnification setting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Calen Havens, William Lowry, Sam Hamilton, Ian Klemm, Tom Cody, Garrison Bollig, Cory Taylor, Tim Rue, Tony Palzkill, Keegan Jauch, Zach Sausen, Alexander Lewis
  • Publication number: 20240070259
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a viewing optic. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic with an integrated display system. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a enabler configured to provide or activate or unlock select software to a viewing optic having an integrated display system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Sam Hamilton, Ian Klemm, Calen Havens, Tom Cody, Garrison Bollig, William Lowry, Cory Taylor, Tim Rue, Tony Palzkill, Alexander Lewis, Keegan Jauch, Zach Sausen
  • Publication number: 20240035778
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a system comprising a viewing optic, a remote for the viewing optic, an illumination device, and a connector that couples the illumination device to the remote. In one embodiment, the disclosure further relates to a system comprising an illumination device and a viewing optic with an integrated display system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Sam Hamilton, Calen Havens, William Lowry, Ian Klemm, Tom Cody, Garrison Bollig, Andy Carlson, Cory Taylor, Tim Rue, Tony Palzkill, Keegan Jauch, Zach Sausen, Alexander Lewis
  • Publication number: 20240027168
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to viewing optics, and more particularly to a protective cover for a viewing optic. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a cover comprising a frame with one or more holes configured to slide over one or more mounting studs, a connector coupling the frame to a protective material, the protective material configured to cover a viewing window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: Calen Havens, William Lowry, Sam Hamilton, Ian Klemm, Tom Cody, Garrison Bollig, Cory Taylor, Tim Rue, Alexander Lewis, Tony Palzkill, Zach Sausen
  • Publication number: 20230419320
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a method includes receiving, from a user of a user device, a request for an authorization-by-proxy payment on delivery (POD); requesting, at the user device, the user identify an authorized proxy for the authorization-by-proxy POD; generating an authorization-by-proxy code based upon buyer-controlled payment control parameters; and using the buyer-controlled payment parameters to control processing of a payment for the authorization-by-proxy POD. In some embodiments, the method further includes pre-authorizing, at shipment time of merchandise associated with the authorization-by-proxy POD, a hold on a monetary amount associated with an order of the merchandise associated with the authorization-by-proxy POD.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Sam Hamilton, Akon Samir Dey, Vaibhav Prakash Gajre, Veerabhadraiah Lingadhalli Matadha
  • Publication number: 20230314101
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to viewing optics, and more particularly to a protective cover for a viewing optic. The disclosure relates to a zero cap a base; an aperture cap configured to hingedly connect to the base; and a cap plug configured to rotate on the aperture cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Calen Havens, Sam Hamilton, Ian Klemm, William Lowry, Tom Cody, Garrison Bollig, Cory Taylor, Timothy Rue, Alexander Lewis, Tony Palzkill, Keegan Jauch, Zach Sausen