Patents by Inventor William A. Planck

William A. Planck 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).

  • FIREARM FOREGRIP WITH ILLUMINATOR
    Publication number: 20260243541
    Abstract: A firearm accessory and associated components and methods. The firearm accessory can include a foregrip and/or an illuminator (e.g., light and/or laser). The firearm accessory can include a support body selectively operatively connectable to a support body receiver in a first orientation and in a second orientation. The support body can include an actuator configured to change an operational state of the illuminator and/or a port configured to connect a remote actuator to the support body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2026
    Publication date: August 20, 2026
    Applicant: Crimson Trace Corporation
    Inventors: Tim Meissen, William A. Planck, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Ryan Donahue, John Oller, Shane Ball, Logan Garland
  • Firearm accessory mounting structure
    Patent number: 12704356
    Abstract: A firearm accessory and associated components and methods. The firearm can be a firearm sight, such as a red dot type sight. The firearm accessory includes a base configured to mount to at least first and second different mounting adaptors to permit selective mounting of the firearm accessory to a firearm via the first mounting adaptor or the second mounting adaptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2025
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2026
    Assignee: Crimson Trace Corporation
    Inventors: William A. Planck, Tim Meissen, Michael Cottrell, Ryan Donahue, John Oller, James Tayon
  • LOW PROFILE RAIL MOUNT FOR FIREARM
    Publication number: 20260146830
    Abstract: A low profile rail mounting system, comprises an adaptor for mounting an accessory on a firearm rail. The adaptor can include flexible material such that the adaptor can be snapped into position to mount the adaptor on the firearm rail. The adaptor includes opposite grooves that receive the firearm rail to maintain the adaptor on the rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2026
    Publication date: May 28, 2026
    Applicant: Crimson Trace Corporation
    Inventor: William A. Planck
  • Firearm foregrip with illuminator
    Patent number: 12631427
    Abstract: A firearm accessory and associated components and methods. The firearm accessory can include a foregrip and/or an illuminator (e.g., light and/or laser). The firearm accessory can include a support body selectively operatively connectable to a support body receiver in a first orientation and in a second orientation. The support body can include an actuator configured to change an operational state of the illuminator and/or a port configured to connect a remote actuator to the support body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2026
    Assignee: Crimson Trace Corporation
    Inventors: Tim Meissen, William A. Planck, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Ryan Donahue, John Oller, Shane Ball, Logan Garland
  • SHOOTING TARGET LAUNCHER
    Publication number: 20260126276
    Abstract: A shooting target launcher, associated components and methods. The launcher spins one or more helicopter-like shooting targets to launch the targets. A target connector receives the targets. The target connector is rotated about an axis of rotation to rotate the targets about the axis of rotation. The targets have fan blades that, when rotated, propel the target through the air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2025
    Publication date: May 7, 2026
    Applicant: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Michael Lindsay, Daniel Jennings, Michael Cottrell, William A. Planck, Kyle Martin
  • Low profile rail mount for firearm
    Patent number: 12546569
    Abstract: A low profile rail mounting system, comprises an adaptor for mounting an accessory on a firearm rail. The adaptor can include flexible material such that the adaptor can be snapped into position to mount the adaptor on the firearm rail. The adaptor includes opposite grooves that receive the firearm rail to maintain the adaptor on the rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2026
    Assignee: Crimson Trace Corporation
    Inventor: William A. Planck
  • SHOOTING TARGET LAUNCHER
    Publication number: 20260029220
    Abstract: A shooting target launcher, associated components and methods. The launcher spins one or more helicopter-like shooting targets to launch the targets. A target connector receives the targets. The target connector is rotated about an axis of rotation to rotate the targets about the axis of rotation. The targets have fan blades that, when rotated, propel the target through the air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2025
    Publication date: January 29, 2026
    Applicant: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Michael Lindsay, Daniel Jennings, Michael Cottrell, William A. Planck, Kyle Martin
  • SHOOTING TARGET LAUNCHER
    Publication number: 20260029221
    Abstract: A shooting target launcher, associated components and methods. The launcher spins one or more helicopter-like shooting targets to launch the targets. A target connector receives the targets. The target connector is rotated about an axis of rotation to rotate the targets about the axis of rotation. The targets have fan blades that, when rotated, propel the target through the air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2025
    Publication date: January 29, 2026
    Applicant: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Michael Lindsay, Daniel Jennings, Michael Cottrell, William A. Planck, Kyle Martin
  • SHOOTING TARGET LAUNCHER
    Publication number: 20260022920
    Abstract: A shooting target launcher, associated components and methods. The launcher spins one or more helicopter-like shooting targets to launch the targets. A target connector receives the targets. The target connector is rotated about an axis of rotation to rotate the targets about the axis of rotation. The targets have fan blades that, when rotated, propel the target through the air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2025
    Publication date: January 22, 2026
    Applicant: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Michael Lindsay, Daniel Jennings, Michael Cottrell, William A. Planck, Kyle Martin
  • WEAPON SIGHT GRIP
    Publication number: 20250354780
    Abstract: A weapon sight grip and associated components and methods. The weapon sight can be a firearm sight, such as a red dot type sight. The firearm accessory includes a base configured to be connected to a weapon and a sighting portion configured to assist a user in aiming the weapon. The firearm accessory includes grip structure such as an elastomeric pad, ridge, or other structure configured to facilitate a user in gripping the sight, such as to rack a slide on which the sight is mounted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2025
    Publication date: November 20, 2025
    Applicant: Crimson Trace Corporation
    Inventors: William A. Planck, Tim Meissen, Michael Cottrell, Shane Ball
  • Weapon sight packaging
    Patent number: 12468139
    Abstract: Packaging for a weapon sight and associated components and methods. The weapon sight may comprise a telescopic sight or scope and include a sighting axis along which a user looks to use the optical sighting device. The packaging comprises a package defining an interior sized and shaped to fit the sight. The packaging is configured to permit the user to view the optical sighting device through the cover and to look through the sight along the sighting axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2025
    Assignee: Crimson Trace Corporation
    Inventors: Trevor Payne, William A. Planck, Tim Meissen, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Ryan Donahue, John Oller, Curtis Smith
  • WEAPON SIGHT GRIP
    Publication number: 20250264299
    Abstract: A weapon sight grip and associated components and methods. The weapon sight can be a firearm sight, such as a red dot type sight. The firearm accessory includes a base configured to be connected to a weapon and a sighting portion configured to assist a user in aiming the weapon. The firearm accessory includes grip structure such as an elastomeric pad, ridge, or other structure configured to facilitate a user in gripping the sight, such as to rack a slide on which the sight is mounted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2025
    Publication date: August 21, 2025
    Applicant: Crimson Trace Corporation
    Inventors: William A. Planck, Tim Meissen, Michael Cottrell, Shane Ball
  • FIREARM ACCESSORY MOUNTING ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20250189275
    Abstract: A firearm accessory mount assembly and associated components and methods. The mount assembly can include a mount, at least one dovetail connector, and at least one fastener. The mount can have a first side configured to receive the firearm accessory and a second side configured to engage the firearm. The fastener can be used to secure the dovetail connector in position with respect to the mount and to secure the mount to the firearm. Other constructions and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2025
    Publication date: June 12, 2025
    Applicant: Crimson Trace Corporation
    Inventors: William A. Planck, Tim Meissen, Michael Cottrell, Ryan Donahue, John Oller, James Tayon
  • FIREARM ACCESSORY MOUNTING STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20250180334
    Abstract: A firearm accessory and associated components and methods. The firearm can be a firearm sight, such as a red dot type sight. The firearm accessory includes a base configured to mount to at least first and second different mounting adaptors to permit selective mounting of the firearm accessory to a firearm via the first mounting adaptor or the second mounting adaptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2025
    Publication date: June 5, 2025
    Applicant: Crimson Trace Corporation
    Inventors: William A. Planck, Tim Meissen, Michael Cottrell, Ryan Donahue, John Oller, James Tayon
  • Weapon sight grip
    Patent number: 12298101
    Abstract: A weapon sight grip and associated components and methods. The weapon sight can be a firearm sight, such as a red dot type sight. The firearm accessory includes a base configured to be connected to a weapon and a sighting portion configured to assist a user in aiming the weapon. The firearm accessory includes grip structure such as an elastomeric pad, ridge, or other structure configured to facilitate a user in gripping the sight, such as to rack a slide on which the sight is mounted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2025
    Assignee: Crimson Trace Corporation
    Inventors: William A. Planck, Tim Meissen, Michael Cottrell, Shane Ball
  • Weapon sight
    Patent number: D1073849
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: Crimson Trace Corporation
    Inventors: William A. Planck, Tim Meissen, Shane Ball, Michael Cottrell, Ryan Donahue, John Oller
  • Weapon light
    Patent number: D1094623
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2025
    Assignee: Crimson Trace Corporation
    Inventors: Tim Meissen, William A. Planck, Shane Ball, William Garland, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Ryan Donahue, John Oller
  • Weapon sight
    Patent number: D1117603
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2025
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2026
    Assignee: CRIMSON TRACE CORPORATION
    Inventors: William A. Planck, Tim Meissen, Shane Ball, Michael Cottrell, Ryan Donahue, John Oller
  • Reticle
    Patent number: D1130647
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2026
    Assignee: Crimson Trace Corporation
    Inventors: William A. Planck, Tim Meissen, Michael Cottrell, Ryan Donahue, John Oller
  • Target
    Patent number: D1142819
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2025
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2026
    Assignee: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Michael Lindsay, Daniel Jennings, Michael Cottrell, William A. Planck