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).

  • Publication number: 20250123086
    Abstract: A handheld target thrower, components thereof, and associated methods. In some embodiments, the target thrower includes a frame, a thrower, and a target holder that holds the target in position to be thrown by the thrower when the thrower moves relative to the target holder. In some embodiments, the target thrower includes a firing mechanism including a release actuator and a safety spaced apart from one another such that both hands of an operator are required to fire a target. In some embodiments, the target thrower includes one or more debris outlets that allow debris, such as from broken targets, that may enter the target thrower to migrate out of the target thrower so as to not disrupt the operation of the target thrower.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2024
    Publication date: April 17, 2025
    Applicant: AOB Products Company
    Inventors: Daniel Jennings, Michael Lindsay, Kolten Kelsey, William A. Planck, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Jarrod Grove
  • Publication number: 20250116484
    Abstract: A firearm accessory and associated components and methods. In one embodiment, a firearm accessory is configured to mount to a shotgun. The firearm accessory is configured to emit light to illuminate a target. The firearm accessory includes an accessory body that is removable from the shotgun and permits convenient battery replacement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Applicant: Crimson Trace Corporation
    Inventors: Shane Ball, William Garland, William A. Planck, Tim Meissen, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Ryan Donahue, John Oller, Curtis Smith
  • Patent number: 12253333
    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: October 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignee: Crimson Trace Corporation
    Inventors: William A. Planck, Tim Meissen, Michael Cottrell, Ryan Donahue, John Oller, James Tayon
  • Publication number: 20250085087
    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: November 21, 2024
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Applicant: Crimson Trace Corporation
    Inventors: Tim Meissen, William A. Planck, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Ryan Donahue, John Oller, Shane Ball, Logan Garland
  • Patent number: 12235078
    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: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: Crimson Trace Corporation
    Inventors: William A. Planck, Tim Meissen, Michael Cottrell, Ryan Donahue, John Oller, James Tayon
  • Patent number: 12223508
    Abstract: Aspects described herein may relate to a transaction exchange platform using a streaming data platform (SDP) and microservices to process transactions according to review and approval workflows. The transaction exchange platform may receive transactions from origination sources, which may be added to the SDP as transaction objects. Microservices on the transaction exchange platform may interact with the transaction objects based on configured workflows associated with the transactions. Processing on the transaction exchange platform may facilitate clearing and settlement of transactions. Some aspects may provide for dynamic and flexible reconfiguration of workflows and/or microservices. Other aspects may provide for data snapshots and workflow tracking, allowing for monitoring, quality control, and auditability of transactions on the transaction exchange platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2025
    Assignee: Capital One Services, LLC
    Inventors: Earle Michael Lee, Jordan May, William Planck
  • Publication number: 20250036684
    Abstract: Aspects described herein may relate to a transaction exchange platform using a streaming data platform (SDP) and microservices to process transactions according to review and approval workflows. The transaction exchange platform may receive transactions from origination sources, which may be added to the SDP as transaction objects. Microservices on the transaction exchange platform may interact with the transaction objects based on configured workflows associated with the transactions. Processing on the transaction exchange platform may facilitate clearing and settlement of transactions. Some aspects may provide for dynamic and flexible reconfiguration of workflows and/or microservices. Other aspects may provide for data snapshots and workflow tracking, allowing for monitoring, quality control, and auditability of transactions on the transaction exchange platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2024
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Inventors: Earle Michael Lee, William Planck
  • Patent number: 12209841
    Abstract: A firearm accessory and associated components and methods. In one embodiment, a firearm accessory is configured to mount to a shotgun. The firearm accessory is configured to emit light to illuminate a target. The firearm accessory includes an accessory body that is removable from the shotgun and permits convenient battery replacement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: Crimson Trace Corporation
    Inventors: Shane Ball, William Garland, William A. Planck, Tim Meissen, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Ryan Donahue, John Oller, Curtis Smith
  • Publication number: 20250027749
    Abstract: A firearm accessory system and associated components and methods. The firearm accessory system includes a remote switch and a firearm accessory. The remote switch can include a switch assembly and a switch mount. A kit of switch mounts can be provided for selectively forming a remote switch with the switch assembly. The switch mounts of the kit are configured for mounting to different types of firearm connection structure. The switch mounts may be configured to permit installation of the switch assembly thereon without disconnection of a tether from the switch assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2024
    Publication date: January 23, 2025
    Applicant: Crimson Trace Corporation
    Inventors: Tim Meissen, William A. Planck, Michael Cottrell
  • Patent number: 12173986
    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: January 12, 2024
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: Crimson Trace Corporation
    Inventors: Tim Meissen, William A. Planck, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Ryan Donahue, John Oller, Shane Ball, Logan Garland
  • Patent number: 12157618
    Abstract: Packaging for an optical sighting device and associated components and methods. The optical sighting device has 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 optical sighting device. The package includes a base comprising an optical sighting device mount to which the optical sighting device is connected. A cover is connected to the base and at least partially bounds the interior. The cover 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: April 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2024
    Assignee: Crimson Trace Corporation
    Inventors: Shane Ball, Trevor Payne, William A. Planck, Tim Meissen, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Ryan Donahue, Curtis Smith
  • Patent number: 12141205
    Abstract: Aspects described herein may relate to a transaction exchange platform using a streaming data platform (SDP) and microservices to process transactions according to review and approval workflows. The transaction exchange platform may receive transactions from origination sources, which may be added to the SDP as transaction objects. Microservices on the transaction exchange platform may interact with the transaction objects based on configured workflows associated with the transactions. Processing on the transaction exchange platform may facilitate clearing and settlement of transactions. Some aspects may provide for dynamic and flexible reconfiguration of workflows and/or microservices. Other aspects may provide for data snapshots and workflow tracking, allowing for monitoring, quality control, and auditability of transactions on the transaction exchange platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: Capital One Services, LLC
    Inventors: Earle Michael Lee, William Planck
  • Publication number: 20240328755
    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: June 13, 2024
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Applicant: Crimson Trace Corporation
    Inventor: William A. Planck
  • Publication number: 20240303657
    Abstract: Aspects described herein may relate to a transaction exchange platform using a streaming data platform (SDP) and microservices to process transactions according to review and approval workflows. The transaction exchange platform may receive transactions from origination sources, which may be added to the SDP as transaction objects. Microservices on the transaction exchange platform may interact with the transaction objects based on configured workflows associated with the transactions. Processing on the transaction exchange platform may facilitate clearing and settlement of transactions. Some aspects may provide for dynamic and flexible reconfiguration of workflows and/or microservices. Other aspects may provide for data snapshots and workflow tracking, allowing for monitoring, quality control, and auditability of transactions on the transaction exchange platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2024
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Inventors: Earle Michael Lee, William Planck
  • Patent number: 12086184
    Abstract: Aspects described herein may relate to a transaction exchange platform using a streaming data platform (SDP) and microservices to process transactions according to review and approval workflows. The transaction exchange platform may receive transactions from origination sources, which may be added to the SDP as transaction objects. Microservices on the transaction exchange platform may interact with the transaction objects based on configured workflows associated with the transactions. Processing on the transaction exchange platform may facilitate clearing and settlement of transactions. Some aspects may provide for dynamic and flexible reconfiguration of workflows and/or microservices. Other aspects may provide for data snapshots and workflow tracking, allowing for monitoring, quality control, and auditability of transactions on the transaction exchange platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: Capital One Services, LLC
    Inventors: Earle Michael Lee, William Planck
  • Patent number: D1065416
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: Crimson Trace Corporation
    Inventors: Tim Meissen, William A. Planck, Michael Lindsay, Brian Steere, Michael Cottrell, Ryan Donahue, Cale Johanning, Shane Ball
  • Patent number: D1065417
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: Crimson Trace Corporation
    Inventors: Tim Meissen, William A. Planck, Michael Lindsay, Brian Steere, Michael Cottrell, Ryan Donahue, Cale Johanning, Shane Ball
  • Patent number: D1066553
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: Crimson Trace Corporation
    Inventors: William A. Planck, Tim Meissen, Michael Cottrell, Shane Ball
  • Patent number: D1069199
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: Crimson Trace Corporation
    Inventors: Tim Meissen, William A. Planck, Shane Ball, William Garland, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon
  • 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