Patents by Inventor William-Joseph Basan Elizalde
William-Joseph Basan Elizalde 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).
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Patent number: 11353295Abstract: Load carriage systems are described including one or more of a first chest panel, a first back panel, and a self-adjusting cummerbund connecting the first chest panel and the first back panel. The self-adjusting cummerbund may include a tensioning mechanism configured to allow the cummerbund to extend and retract, and may be configured to provide varying resistive force. The tensioning mechanism may include one or more of a sliding portion, a continuous patterned length of material that is folded over itself, and an elastic member that is attached to the sliding member and the length of material. Body armor plates may be held between outer and inner chest panels and/or between outer and inner back panels. A strip of webbing may be used to secure the body armor plate between the outer and inner panels.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2020Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: S&S Precision, LLCInventors: Johnny E. Swan, Andrew C. Borland, William-Joseph Basan Elizalde, Willem J. Van Reesema
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Publication number: 20220142340Abstract: Systems for holding tactical gear, such as firearm magazines, weapons, etc., and for connecting such holders to a harness are described and may include a carrier, and an accessory holder that is configured to attach to the carrier. The carrier and/or the accessory holder may be formed from substantially rigid materials, such as plastic or the like, and may be configured to be easily attached and detached from one another, using preconfigured, integral connectors. The connectors may be configured to resist rotation of the carrier and accessory holder with respect to each other, and/or to secure the accessory holder at a fixed angle with respect to the carrier. The accessory holder may also include flanges, surface treatments, or other features, that assist in holding the accessory in the holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2021Publication date: May 12, 2022Inventors: Johnny E. Swan, Andrew C. Borland, William-Joseph Basan Elizalde
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Patent number: 11041696Abstract: Load carriage systems are described including one or more of a first chest panel, a first back panel, and a self-adjusting cummerbund connecting the first chest panel and the first back panel. The self-adjusting cummerbund may include a tensioning mechanism configured to allow the cummerbund to extend and retract, and may be configured to provide varying resistive force. The tensioning mechanism may include one or more of a sliding portion, a continuous patterned length of material that is folded over itself, and an elastic member that is attached to the sliding member and the length of material. Body armor plates may be held between outer and inner chest panels and/or between outer and inner back panels. A strip of webbing may be used to secure the body armor plate between the outer and inner panels.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2018Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: S&S Precision, LLCInventors: Johnny E. Swan, Andrew C. Borland, William-Joseph Basan Elizalde, Willem J. Van Reesema
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Patent number: 11019914Abstract: Systems for holding tactical gear, such as firearm magazines, weapons, etc., and for connecting such holders to a harness are described and may include a carrier, and an accessory holder that is configured to attach to the carrier. The carrier and/or the accessory holder may be formed from substantially rigid materials, such as plastic or the like, and may be configured to be easily attached and detached from one another, using preconfigured, integral connectors. The connectors may be configured to resist rotation of the carrier and accessory holder with respect to each other, and/or to secure the accessory holder at a fixed angle with respect to the carrier. The accessory holder may also include flanges, surface treatments, or other features, that assist in holding the accessory in the holder.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2019Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: S&S Precision, LLCInventors: Johnny E. Swan, Andrew C. Borland, William-Joseph Basan Elizalde
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Publication number: 20200326152Abstract: Attachment systems configured to fixedly hold a rail are described, including a first connector integrated with a tactical accessory mount, a base element, including a first engagement portion configured to at least partially wrap around a first edge of the rail, and a movable element configured to move relative to the base and including a second engagement portion configured to at least partially wrap around a second edge e of the rail. A locking mechanism is provided to hold the movable element in a closed position with the second engagement portion holding the second edge of the rail and the first engagement portion holding the first edge of the rail. A second connector may be attached to the base element to hold the base element to the tactical accessory mount via the first connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2019Publication date: October 15, 2020Inventors: Johnny E. Swan, Andrew C. Borland, William-Joseph Basan Elizalde, Barrett Bare Locke
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Publication number: 20200248989Abstract: Load carriage systems are described including one or more of a first chest panel, a first back panel, and a self-adjusting cummerbund connecting the first chest panel and the first back panel. The self-adjusting cummerbund may include a tensioning mechanism configured to allow the cummerbund to extend and retract, and may be configured to provide varying resistive force. The tensioning mechanism may include one or more of a sliding portion, a continuous patterned length of material that is folded over itself, and an elastic member that is attached to the sliding member and the length of material. Body armor plates may be held between outer and inner chest panels and/or between outer and inner back panels. A strip of webbing may be used to secure the body armor plate between the outer and inner panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Johnny E. Swan, Andrew C. Borland, William-Joseph Basan Elizalde, Willem J. Van Reesema
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Publication number: 20200214378Abstract: Holster systems useable with pants including a plurality of outer belt loops and a plurality of inner belt openings around a waist portion of the pants are described. The inner belt openings may be disposed at a first spacing around the waist portion. A holster or holder may also be provided including an opening configured to at least partially receive a firearm, preferably a handgun, and a plurality of slots configured to receive a strap of webbing or similar material therethrough. The slots may be spaced apart from one other at approximately the same distance as the first spacing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2019Publication date: July 9, 2020Inventors: Johnny E. Swan, Andrew C. Borland, William-Joseph Basan Elizalde
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Patent number: 10605574Abstract: Load carriage systems are described including one or more of a first chest panel, a first back panel, and a self-adjusting cummerbund connecting the first chest panel and the first back panel. The self-adjusting cummerbund may include a tensioning mechanism configured to allow the cummerbund to extend and retract, and may be configured to provide varying resistive force. The tensioning mechanism may include one or more of a sliding portion, a continuous patterned length of material that is folded over itself, and an elastic member that is attached to the sliding member and the length of material. Body armor plates may be held between outer and inner chest panels and/or between outer and inner back panels. A strip of webbing may be used to secure the body armor plate between the outer and inner panels.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2018Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: S&S Precision, LLCInventors: Johnny E. Swan, Andrew C. Borland, William-Joseph Basan Elizalde, Willem J. Van Reesema
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Patent number: 10517341Abstract: Holster systems useable with pants including a plurality of outer belt loops and a plurality of inner belt openings around a waist portion of the pants are described. The inner belt openings may be disposed at a first spacing around the waist portion. A holster or holder may also be provided including an opening configured to at least partially receive a firearm, preferably a handgun, and a plurality of slots configured to receive a strap of webbing or similar material therethrough. The slots may be spaced apart from one other at approximately the same distance as the first spacing.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2015Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: S&S Precision, LLCInventors: Johnny E. Swan, Andrew C. Borland, William-Joseph Basan Elizalde
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Patent number: 10466011Abstract: Attachment systems configured to fixedly hold a rail are described, including a first connector integrated with a tactical accessory mount, a base element, including a first engagement portion configured to at least partially wrap around a first edge of the rail, and a movable element configured to move relative to the base and including a second engagement portion configured to at least partially wrap around a second edge of the rail. A locking mechanism is provided to hold the movable element in a closed position with the second engagement portion holding the second edge of the rail and the first engagement portion holding the first edge of the rail. A second connector may be attached to the base element to hold the base element to the tactical accessory mount via the first connector.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2018Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: S&S Precision, LLCInventors: Johnny E. Swan, Andrew C. Borland, William-Joseph Basan Elizalde, Barrett Dare Locke
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Publication number: 20190208897Abstract: Systems for holding tactical gear, such as firearm magazines, weapons, etc., and for connecting such holders to a harness are described and may include a carrier, and an accessory holder that is configured to attach to the carrier. The carrier and/or the accessory holder may be formed from substantially rigid materials, such as plastic or the like, and may be configured to be easily attached and detached from one another, using preconfigured, integral connectors. The connectors may be configured to resist rotation of the carrier and accessory holder with respect to each other, and/or to secure the accessory holder at a fixed angle with respect to the carrier. The accessory holder may also include flanges, surface treatments, or other features, that assist in holding the accessory in the holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2019Publication date: July 11, 2019Inventors: Johnny E. Swan, Andrew C. Borland, William-Joseph Basan Elizalde
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Patent number: 10238201Abstract: Systems for holding tactical gear, such as firearm magazines, weapons, etc., and for connecting such holders to a harness are described and may include a carrier, and an accessory holder that is configured to attach to the carrier. The carrier and/or the accessory holder may be formed from substantially rigid materials, such as plastic or the like, and may be configured to be easily attached and detached from one another, using preconfigured, integral connectors. The connectors may be configured to resist rotation of the carrier and accessory holder with respect to each other, and/or to secure the accessory holder at a fixed angle with respect to the carrier. The accessory holder may also include flanges, surface treatments, or other features, that assist in holding the accessory in the holder.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2014Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: S&S Precision, LLCInventors: Johnny E. Swan, Andrew C. Borland, William-Joseph Basan Elizalde
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Publication number: 20190041167Abstract: Load carriage systems are described including one or more of a first chest panel, a first back panel, and a self-adjusting cummerbund connecting the first chest panel and the first back panel. The self-adjusting cummerbund may include a tensioning mechanism configured to allow the cummerbund to extend and retract, and may be configured to provide varying resistive force. The tensioning mechanism may include one or more of a sliding portion, a continuous patterned length of material that is folded over itself, and an elastic member that is attached to the sliding member and the length of material. Body armor plates may be held between outer and inner chest panels and/or between outer and inner back panels. A strip of webbing may be used to secure the body armor plate between the outer and inner panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Johnny E. Swan, Andrew C. Borland, William-Joseph Basan Elizalde, Willem J. Van Reesema
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Publication number: 20190038007Abstract: Load carriage systems are described including one or more of a first chest panel, a first back panel, and a self-adjusting cummerbund connecting the first chest panel and the first back panel. The self-adjusting cummerbund may include a tensioning mechanism configured to allow the cummerbund to extend and retract, and may be configured to provide varying resistive force. The tensioning mechanism may include one or more of a sliding portion, a continuous patterned length of material that is folded over itself, and an elastic member that is attached to the sliding member and the length of material. Body armor plates may be held between outer and inner chest panels and/or between outer and inner back panels. A strip of webbing may be used to secure the body armor plate between the outer and inner panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Johnny E. Swan, Andrew C. Borland, William-Joseph Basan Elizalde, Willem J. Van Reesema
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Patent number: 10145507Abstract: A wearable load redistribution system can include a base support structure and a thoracic frame configured to surround an upper torso of a wearer of the system. The base support structure can include a support frame and a plurality of support members disposed at distal ends of the support frame. The thoracic frame can include a coupling structure, a front plate, and a plurality of struts. A connector member can removably connect the coupling structure to the support frame. The plurality of struts is mated to the front plate to redistribute a weight of the front plate away from shoulders of the wearer and towards the base support structure.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2018Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: S&S Precision, LLCInventors: Johnny E. Swan, Andrew C. Borland, William-Joseph Basan Elizalde
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Publication number: 20180283607Abstract: A wearable load redistribution system can include a base support structure and a thoracic frame configured to surround an upper torso of a wearer of the system. The base support structure can include a support frame and a plurality of support members disposed at distal ends of the support frame. The thoracic frame can include a coupling structure, a front plate, and a plurality of struts. A connector member can removably connect the coupling structure to the support frame. The plurality of struts is mated to the front plate to redistribute a weight of the front plate away from shoulders of the wearer and towards the base support structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2018Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventors: Johnny E. SWAN, Andrew C. BORLAND, William-Joseph Basan ELIZALDE
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Publication number: 20180188001Abstract: Attachment systems configured to fixedly hold a rail are described, including a first connector integrated with a tactical accessory mount, a base element, including a first engagement portion configured to at least partially wrap around a first edge of the rail, and a movable element configured to move relative to the base and including a second engagement portion configured to at least partially wrap around a second edge of the rail. A locking mechanism is provided to hold the movable element in a closed position with the second engagement portion holding the second edge of the rail and the first engagement portion holding the first edge of the rail. A second connector may be attached to the base element to hold the base element to the tactical accessory mount via the first connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2018Publication date: July 5, 2018Inventors: Johnny E. Swan, Andrew C. Borland, William-Joseph Basan Elizalde, Barrett Bare Locke
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Patent number: 9995431Abstract: A wearable load redistribution system can include a base support structure and a thoracic frame configured to surround an upper torso of a wearer of the system. The base support structure can include a support frame and a plurality of support members disposed at distal ends of the support frame. The thoracic frame can include a coupling structure, a front plate, and a plurality of struts. A connector member can removably connect the coupling structure to the support frame. The plurality of struts is mated to the front plate to redistribute a weight of the front plate away from shoulders of the wearer and towards the base support structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2016Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: S&S Precision, LLCInventors: Johnny E. Swan, Andrew C. Borland, William-Joseph Basan Elizalde
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Patent number: D854251Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2018Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: S&S Precision, LLCInventors: Johnny E. Swan, Andrew C. Borland, William-Joseph Basan Elizalde
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Patent number: D895961Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2018Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: S&S Precision, LLCInventors: Johnny E. Swan, Andrew C. Borland, William-Joseph Basan Elizalde