Patents by Inventor Seth Wheeler

Seth Wheeler 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: 20240328189
    Abstract: A generally cylindrical hay bale hunting blind, components thereof, and associated methods. The hay bale hunting blind includes a frame and a cover connectable to the frame. The frame includes a first set of snap connectors and the cover includes a second set of snap connectors. The cover includes two end panels, a main panel, window panels, and a water fowl door panel. The end panels snap to the round ends of the cylindrical frame, forming a snap connection. The edge margins of the main panel snap at the edge margins of the end panels forming another snap connection. The frame defines a water fowl door frame in which a water fowl door is pivotably connected to the frame and pivots outward relative to the frame about a pivot axis at the bottom of the door. A water fowl door panel snaps at the periphery of the water fowl door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2024
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Applicant: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Ryan Varnum, Timothy S. Kinney, Seth Wheeler, James Tayon, Jason Nickerson, Kyle Smith, Matthew Kinamore, Curtis Smith
  • Publication number: 20240316802
    Abstract: A knife comprising a handle and a blade assembly. The blade assembly includes a blade, a tang, and blade assembly connection structure. The handle includes a receiver configured to receive the tang, and includes handle connection structure. The blade assembly connection structure and handle connection structure are arranged to releasably lock the blade assembly in an installed position on the handle with the tang in the tang receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2024
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Applicant: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Dennis W. Cauley, JR., James Tayon, Michael Cottrell, Justin Burke, Brian Steere, Kyle Martin, Anthony Vesich, Matthew Kinamore, Seth Wheeler, Michael Lindsay, Ryan Varnum, Curtis Smith, Josh Neville, Mark Dalton, Timothy S. Kinney
  • Publication number: 20240286300
    Abstract: An out-the-front knife, components thereof, and associated methods. The out-the front knife can be a double-action spring-assisted knife. The knife includes a handle and a blade. The handle includes a rear end and a front opening opposite the rear end. The blade is movable with respect to the handle between stowed and deployed positions. In the stowed position, the blade is biased rearward. The knife includes an actuator movable in a deploying direction to spring the blade forward away from the stowed position toward the deployed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2024
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Applicant: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Brett Eckelkamp, Michael Cottrell, Shane Ball, William Garland, Brian Steere, Timothy S. Kinney, Seth Wheeler, Justin Burke, James Tayon, Curtis Smith
  • Publication number: 20240277149
    Abstract: A shooting rest chair, components thereof, and associated methods. The shooting rest chair includes a base configured to rest on a support surface. A seat supported by the base is sized and shaped to support a shooter when the shooter is sitting in the seat. A pivot hub is supported by the base and connects the base to the seat. A weapon support arm assembly connects to the pivot hub by a first pivot connection. The weapon support arm assembly is configured to support the weapon and is pivotable with respect to the base and the seat about the first pivot connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2024
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Applicant: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Seth Wheeler, Timothy S. Kinney, Ryan Varnum, Ryan Lovold, Aaron Wood, Michael Cottrell, Matthew Kinamore, James Tayon
  • Patent number: 12030203
    Abstract: A knife comprising a handle and a blade assembly. The blade assembly includes a blade, a tang, and blade assembly connection structure. The handle includes a receiver configured to receive the tang, and includes handle connection structure. The blade assembly connection structure and handle connection structure are arranged to releasably lock the blade assembly in an installed position on the handle with the tang in the tang receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: AOB PRODUCTS COMPANY
    Inventors: Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., James Tayon, Michael Cottrell, Justin Burke, Brian Steere, Kyle Martin, Anthony Vesich, Matthew Kinamore, Seth Wheeler, Michael Lindsay, Ryan Varnum, Curtis Smith, Josh Neville, Mark Dalton, Timothy S. Kinney
  • Patent number: 12031346
    Abstract: A generally cylindrical hay bale hunting blind, components thereof, and associated methods. The hay bale hunting blind includes a frame and a cover connectable to the frame. The frame includes a first set of snap connectors and the cover includes a second set of snap connectors. The cover includes two end panels, a main panel, window panels, and a water fowl door panel. The end panels snap to the round ends of the cylindrical frame, forming a snap connection. The edge margins of the main panel snap at the edge margins of the end panels forming another snap connection. The frame defines a water fowl door frame in which a water fowl door is pivotably connected to the frame and pivots outward relative to the frame about a pivot axis at the bottom of the door. A water fowl door panel snaps at the periphery of the water fowl door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Ryan Varnum, Timothy S. Kinney, Seth Wheeler, James Tayon, Jason Nickerson, Kyle Smith, Matthew Kinamore, Curtis Smith
  • Patent number: 12013219
    Abstract: An inertia bullet remover and associated methods for removing a bullet from an ammunition casing. The inertia bullet remover includes a carriage for carrying the ammunition casing. The carriage is movable with respect to a base between a first position and a second position. Movement of the carriage is guided by a guide. Movement of the carriage is stopped by a stop, which causes the bullet to exit the ammunition casing via inertia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Michael Lindsay, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Timothy S. Kinney, Mark Dalton, Brian Steere, Justin Burke, Kyle Martin, Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., Anthony Vesich, Ryan Varnum, Seth Wheeler, Brett Eckelkamp, Matthew Kinamore, Curtis Smith
  • Patent number: 12004658
    Abstract: A shooting rest chair, components thereof, and associated methods. The shooting rest chair includes a base configured to rest on a support surface. A seat supported by the base is sized and shaped to support a shooter when the shooter is sitting in the seat. A pivot hub is supported by the base and connects the base to the seat. A weapon support arm assembly connects to the pivot hub by a first pivot connection. The weapon support arm assembly is configured to support the weapon and is pivotable with respect to the base and the seat about the first pivot connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Seth Wheeler, Timothy S. Kinney, Ryan Varnum, Ryan Lovold, Aaron Wood, Michael Cottrell, Matthew Kinamore, James Tayon
  • Publication number: 20240095712
    Abstract: In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a method including: aggregating data for use in an interoperable P2P application; transferring funds from a user's account associated with a first disparate P2P funding application to fund an account associated with the interoperable P2P application; transferring the funds from the account associated with the interoperable P2P application to an account associated with a second disparate P2P application; initiating a transfer of the funds from the user's account associated with a second disparate P2P application to a colleague's account associated with the second disparate P2P application; and recording transactions carried out by the interoperable P2P application in a ledger system associated with the interoperable P2P application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Sonny KUNG, Jonathan JAMES, Julie KIMMERLING, Jeevan BADU, Seth WHEELER, Allison BEER, Davina ANTHONY, Nick PEDDY, John CUCHURAL, Matt DOUP
  • Publication number: 20240077282
    Abstract: An anti-cant indicator assembly, components thereof, and associated methods. The anti-cant indicator assembly indicates the orientation of a weapon with respect to vertical. The anti-cant indicator assembly includes a mount configured to mount to the weapon, a level including a vial containing a bubble and a pivot connection connecting the level to the mount. The pivot connection is configured to permit movement of the level with respect to the mount about the pivot connection between an operational position in which the bubble can be referenced by the user for indicating orientation of the weapon with respect to vertical, and a stowed position different from the operational position. The pivot connection can include a retainer configured to releasably retain the level in at least one of the operational position or the stowed position. The level can be selectively movable with respect to the mount to calibrate the anti-cant indicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Mike Lindsay, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Timothy S. Kinney, Mark Dalton, Brian Steere, Justin Burke, Kyle Martin, Dennis W. Cauley, JR., Anthony Vesich, Ryan Varnum, Seth Wheeler, Brett Eckelkamp, Matthew Kinamore, Curtis Smith
  • Patent number: 11919179
    Abstract: An out-the-front knife, components thereof, and associated methods. The out-the front knife can be a double-action spring-assisted knife. The knife includes a handle and a blade. The handle includes a rear end and a front opening opposite the rear end. The blade is movable with respect to the handle between stowed and deployed positions. In the stowed position, the blade is biased rearward. The knife includes an actuator movable in a deploying direction to spring the blade forward away from the stowed position toward the deployed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Brett Eckelkamp, Michael Cottrell, Shane Ball, William Garland, Brian Steere, Timothy S. Kinney, Seth Wheeler, Justin Burke, James Tayon, Curtis Smith
  • Patent number: 11852441
    Abstract: An anti-cant indicator assembly, components thereof, and associated methods. The anti-cant indicator assembly indicates the orientation of a weapon with respect to vertical. The anti-cant indicator assembly includes a mount configured to mount to the weapon, a level including a vial containing a bubble and a pivot connection connecting the level to the mount. The pivot connection is configured to permit movement of the level with respect to the mount about the pivot connection between an operational position in which the bubble can be referenced by the user for indicating orientation of the weapon with respect to vertical, and a stowed position different from the operational position. The pivot connection can include a retainer configured to releasably retain the level in at least one of the operational position or the stowed position. The level can be selectively movable with respect to the mount to calibrate the anti-cant indicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Mike Lindsay, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Timothy S. Kinney, Mark Dalton, Brian Steere, Justin Burke, Kyle Martin, Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., Anthony Vesich, Ryan Varnum, Seth Wheeler, Brett Eckelkamp, Matthew Kinamore, Curtis Smith
  • Publication number: 20230189755
    Abstract: A ground level gravity wildlife feeder assembly, components thereof, and associated methods. The wildlife feeder comprises a base assembly including a base, a feed director, and a plurality of selectively moveable gates configured to permit or restrict feed from exiting the base. The wildlife feeder comprises a hopper assembly configured to hold a supply of feed material and is supportably connected to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicant: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Todd Strobel, Aaron Wood, Ryan Varnum, Seth Wheeler, Justin Murphy, Matthew Kinamore, Timothy S. Kinney, James Tayon
  • Publication number: 20230175823
    Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing powder for firearm ammunition and associated methods. The dispenser can include a hopper, a conveyor, a scale sensor, a dispensing head, a dispenser controller, and a tangible storage medium storing instructions executable by the dispenser controller. The dispensing head is movable to a plurality of dispensing positions to dispense ammunition powder to a plurality of cases from the plurality of dispensing positions. In some embodiments, the dispensing head moves between a home position, where the dispensing head receives powder from the conveyor, and the plurality of dispensing positions, where the dispensing head delivers loads of powder from the conveyor to individual ammunition cases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2023
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Applicant: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Justin Burke, James Tayon, Timothy S. Kinney, Michael Cottrell, Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., Brian Steere, Mark Dalton, Kyle Martin, Michael Lindsay, Anthony Vesich, Brett Eckelkamp, Seth Wheeler, Ryan Varnum, Matthew Kinamore, Curtis Smith, Jarrod Grove
  • Publication number: 20230175642
    Abstract: A foot assembly for a leg of an equipment support, components thereof, and associated methods. The foot assembly includes a spike selectively configurable in a stowed orientation and in a deployed orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2022
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Applicant: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Ryan Vamum, Timothy S. Kinney, Seth Wheeler, Aaron Wood, Todd Strobel, James Tayon, Kyle Martin, Michael Cottrell, Brian Steere, Tim Meissen, Brett Eckelkamp, Jason Nickerson, Matthew Kinamore
  • Publication number: 20230138755
    Abstract: An electric fillet knife and components thereof. The electric fillet knife includes an electronic switch and a trigger arranged to actuate the electronic switch. The trigger and electronic switch are arranged in a compact configuration permitting reduction of a size of the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Ryan Varnum, Eric Smith, Timothy S. Kinney, James Tayon, Aaron Wood, Seth Wheeler, Bryan Mach, Kyle Smith, Matthew Kinamore, Curtis Smith
  • Publication number: 20230133631
    Abstract: A vehicle mounted spreader and components thereof. The material spreader includes a mount and a spreader assembly. The mount is mountable to a vehicle such as an ATV, UTV, truck, and/or the like. The spreader assembly is mountable to the mount thereon. A user may change the speed at which material is dispersed from the spreader assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Seth Wheeler, Ryan Varnum, Timothy S. Kinney, James Tanyon, Aaron Wood
  • Patent number: 11566878
    Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing powder for firearm ammunition and associated methods. The dispenser can include a hopper, a conveyor, a scale sensor, a dispensing head, a dispenser controller, and a tangible storage medium storing instructions executable by the dispenser controller. The dispensing head is movable to a plurality of dispensing positions to dispense ammunition powder to a plurality of cases from the plurality of dispensing positions. In some embodiments, the dispensing head moves between a home position, where the dispensing head receives powder from the conveyor, and the plurality of dispensing positions, where the dispensing head delivers loads of powder from the conveyor to individual ammunition cases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: AOB PRODUCTS COMPANY
    Inventors: Justin Burke, James Tayon, Timothy S. Kinney, Michael Cottrell, Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., Brian Steere, Mark Dalton, Kyle Martin, Michael Lindsay, Anthony Vesich, Brett Eckelkamp, Seth Wheeler, Ryan Varnum, Matthew Kinamore, Curtis Smith, Jarrod Grove
  • Patent number: 11533457
    Abstract: A security and smart home system, components thereof, and associated methods. The system can include a host-carried monitor configured to monitor data associated with the host, such as motion data, position data, temperature data, or humidity data. The system can include one or more security devices located at a premises to monitor security data at the premises, with the one or more security devices in communication with a remote server programmed to process security event signals from the one or more security devices and transmit action instructions to the one or more security devices. Security devices can include an electrical power switch, an electrical power plug, and a camera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: AOB PRODUCTS COMPANY
    Inventors: Kyle Martin, Brian Steere, Michael Cottrell, Fernando Coviello, James Tayon, Tony Galbreath, Curtis Smith, Timothy S. Kinney, Matthew Kinamore, Anthony Vesich, Mark Dalton, Justin Burke, Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., Seth Wheeler, Michael Lindsay, Ryan Varnum
  • Patent number: D1013093
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Timothy S. Kinney, James Tayon, Michael Cottrell, Dennis W. Cauley, Jr., Justin Burke, Brian Steere, Kyle Martin, Anthony Vesich, Seth Wheeler, Michael Lindsay, Ryan Varnum, Curtis Smith, Josh Neville, Mark Dalton, Matthew Kinamore