Patents by Inventor Steven W. Minneman

Steven W. Minneman 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: 8887707
    Abstract: A hand held disk thrower consisting of a pivoting extended arm and launching head connected to a gripping handle that allows a wide ratios secondary action. The throwing head and arm section are designed to grip the clay target in a semicircular channeled head that offers some resistance to releasing. The arm is lengthened and arched to create both drag and centrifugal force. The launch head and arm section are attached to the handle by a pivoting joint that allows for free or flopping movement of head arm section. The combination head and launch arm and handle are constructed of a semi-rigid plastic. The thrower is designed to release a spinning disk when swung in an arc by the person grasping the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: MTM Molded Products Company
    Inventors: Allen J. Minneman, Steven W. Minneman
  • Publication number: 20130319386
    Abstract: A hand held disk thrower consisting of a pivoting extended arm and launching head connected to a gripping handle that allows a wide ratios secondary action. The throwing head and arm section are designed to grip the clay target in a semicircular channeled head that offers some resistance to releasing. The arm is lengthened and arched to create both drag and centrifugal force. The launch head and arm section are attached to the handle by a pivoting joint that allows for free or flopping movement of head arm section. The combination head and launch arm and handle are constructed of a semi-ridged plastic. The thrower is designed to release a spinning disk when swung in an arc by the person grasping the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: MTM MOLDED PRODUCTS COMPANY
    Inventors: Allen J. Minneman, Steven W. Minneman
  • Patent number: 8539939
    Abstract: A hand held disk thrower consisting of a pivoting extended arm and launching head connected to a gripping handle that allows a wide ratios secondary action. The throwing head and arm section are designed to grip the clay target in a semicircular channeled head that offers some resistance to releasing. The arm is lengthened and arched to create both drag and centrifugal force. The launch head and arm section are attached to the handle by a pivoting joint that allows for free or flopping movement of head arm section. The combination head and launch arm and handle are constructed of a semi-ridged plastic. The thrower is designed to release a spinning disk when swung in an arc by the person grasping the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: M T M Molded Products Company
    Inventors: Allen J. Minneman, Steven W. Minneman
  • Publication number: 20130086835
    Abstract: A weapon rest for supporting a weapon. The weapon rest has an improved lock or jaw clamp for locking a vertical column support in a predetermined position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2011
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Inventor: Steven W. Minneman
  • Publication number: 20110100345
    Abstract: A hand held disk thrower consisting of a pivoting extended arm and launching head connected to a gripping handle that allows a wide ratios secondary action. The throwing head and arm section are designed to grip the clay target in a semicircular channeled head that offers some resistance to releasing. The arm is lengthened and arched to create both drag and centrifugal force. The launch head and arm section are attached to the handle by a pivoting joint that allows for free or flopping movement of head arm section. The combination head and launch arm and handle are constructed of a semi-ridged plastic. The thrower is designed to release a spinning disk when swung in an arc by the person grasping the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: MTM MOLDED PRODUCTS COMPANY
    Inventors: Allen J. Minneman, Steven W. Minneman
  • Publication number: 20020149240
    Abstract: This invention relates to a hunting seat having a plurality of apertures for receiving hunting shells and a substantially elongated aperture for carrying the seat. The seat has a support surface that is angled at a predetermined angle to cause a user to be situated in a comfortable and ready position. The seat is lightweight and includes a shoulder strap or other device for easy transportation to, for example, a deer stand, duck blind, or a camp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2001
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Inventors: Steven W. Minneman, Allen J. Minneman
  • Patent number: 5860534
    Abstract: This invention provides a method and apparatus for conveniently organizing weapon articles, such as rifles, shotguns, pistols, bows, arrows, ammunition, ammunition holders, eye and ear protection, muzzle loading equipment, tools and the like for use outdoors. The organizer comprises a tray member having a plurality of organizing areas for receiving one or more of the weapon articles. The tray member also comprises a plurality of notched areas and a slotted member having a slot for supporting, for example, rifles and a gun cleaner, respectively. The tray member is mounted on an I-shaped support which has a rung or engaging member towards a planting end thereof to facilitate forcing at least one spike located on the planting end into the ground. The organizer enables a shooter or archer to organize and support weapon articles at any desired location a predetermined distance above the ground to make it convenient and easy for them to shoot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1999
    Assignee: MTM Molded Products Company
    Inventors: Allen J. Minneman, Steven W. Minneman
  • Patent number: D519183
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Inventor: Steven W. Minneman
  • Patent number: D454437
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Assignee: MTM Molded Products Company
    Inventors: Steven W. Minneman, Allen J. Minneman
  • Patent number: D543604
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Inventor: Steven W Minneman
  • Patent number: D629199
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: MTM Molded Products Company
    Inventor: Steven W Minneman
  • Patent number: D641160
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: MTM Molded Products Company
    Inventor: Steven W Minneman
  • Patent number: D380116
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 24, 1997
    Inventor: Steven W. Minneman
  • Patent number: D424652
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: MTM Molded Products Company
    Inventor: Steven W. Minneman
  • Patent number: D712141
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: MTM Molded Products Company
    Inventor: Steven W. Minneman
  • Patent number: D721489
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: MTM Molded Products Company
    Inventor: Steven W. Minneman
  • Patent number: D741597
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: MTM Molded Products Company
    Inventor: Steven W. Minneman
  • Patent number: D758726
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: MTM Molded Products Company
    Inventor: Steven W. Minneman
  • Patent number: D771379
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: MTM Molded Products Company
    Inventor: Steven W. Minneman
  • Patent number: D771380
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: MTM Molded Products Company
    Inventor: Steven W. Minneman