Christopher G Michael

US Patent:

8198522, Jun 12, 2012

Filed:

Oct 22, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/910500

Inventors:

Christopher Allen Michael - Bozeman MT, US

International Classification:

G10D 13/02

US Classification:

844223

Abstract:

A musical operator can apply force to the hi-hat musical device to actuate the upper cymbal away from the lower cymbal creating a desired sound, by applying a motion reversal means. The device comprises a foot pedal, motion reversal means and hi-hat stand, which said stand is further comprised of a support tube, operation rod, upper cymbal and lower cymbal, and support structure means. Each cymbal is opposingly disposed against each other in a closed non-actuated position, horizontally along the operation rod. The motion reversal means translates a downward pedal motion into an opposing upward cymbal motion, placing the upper and lower cymbals, in the open actuated position, allowing the drummer to produce an open cymbal sound when striking the cymbals, and to produce a closed cymbal sound when releasing the foot pedal, returning said cymbals to the closed non-actuated position.

US Patent:

20210389082, Dec 16, 2021

Filed:

Jun 12, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/900443

Inventors:

- Anoka MN, US
Troy E. Lance - Livingston MT, US
Oscar C. Woods - Manhattan MT, US
Daniel D. Sereday - Belgrade MT, US
Christopher J. Michael - Belgrade MT, US
Robert J. Meinert - Andover MN, US

International Classification:

F41C 33/02

Abstract:

A holster for receiving and withdrawing a handgun has a proximal wall portion with a handgun retention mechanism thereon. The mechanism having a first lever with a tab portion for actuation and release of a trigger guard, the lever having a snap fit into a lever region without a separate pin. A belt engaging member covers the lever region capturing the first lever therein. If a second retention mechanism is used, another lever with a tab portion is positioned so the tabs are stacked, depressing one also depresses the tab behind it, such that both mechanisms are released. Overmolded polymer layers in the holster body provides a softer interior handgun engagement surfaces. The holster body is split forwardly with a threaded fastener for clamping onto the handgun. No holster body is beneath or rearward of the tab portion, configured as a thumb button, allowing smooth transition to gripping the handgun. Accessories for the holster or belt engaging members are also provided which include a leg strap adapter that is rotatable and height-adjustable with a leg strap, a red dot sight dust cover that can be incorporated with the holster and a quick detach system that can allow for quick attachment and detachment of a holster.

US Patent:

20210341254, Nov 4, 2021

Filed:

May 10, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/315425

Inventors:

- Anoka MN, US
Troy E. Lance - Livingston MT, US
Oscar C. Woods - Manhattan MT, US
Daniel D. Sereday - Belgrade MT, US
Christopher J. Michael - Belgrade MT, US
Robert J. Meinert - Andover MN, US

International Classification:

F41C 33/02
F41C 33/04

Abstract:

A holster for receiving and withdrawing a handgun has a proximal wall portion with a handgun retention mechanism thereon. The mechanism having a first lever with a tab portion for actuation and release of a trigger guard, the lever having a snap fit into a lever region without a separate pin. A belt engaging member covers the lever region capturing the first lever therein. If a second retention mechanism is used, another lever with a tab portion is positioned so the tabs are stacked, depressing one also depresses the tab behind it, such that both mechanisms are released. Overmolded polymer layers in the holster body provides a softer interior handgun engagement surfaces. The holster body is split forwardly with a threaded fastener for clamping onto the handgun. No holster body is beneath or rearward of the tab portion, configured as a thumb button, allowing smooth transition to gripping the handgun.

US Patent:

20210262754, Aug 26, 2021

Filed:

Apr 30, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/245688

Inventors:

- Anoka MN, US
Troy E. Lance - Livingston MT, US
Oscar C. Woods - Manhattan MT, US
Daniel D. Sereday - Belgrade MT, US
Christopher J. Michael - Belgrade MT, US
Robert J. Meinert - Andover MN, US

International Classification:

F41C 33/02

Abstract:

A holster for receiving and withdrawing a handgun has a proximal wall portion with a handgun retention mechanism thereon. The mechanism having a first lever with a tab portion for actuation and release of a trigger guard, the lever having a snap fit into a lever region without a separate pin. A belt engaging member covers the lever region capturing the first lever therein. If a second retention mechanism is used, another lever with a tab portion is positioned so the tabs are stacked, depressing one also depresses the tab behind it, such that both mechanisms are released. Overmolded polymer layers in the holster body provides a softer interior handgun engagement surfaces. The holster body is split forwardly with a threaded fastener for clamping onto the handgun. No holster body is beneath or rearward of the tab portion, configured as a thumb button, allowing smooth transition to gripping the handgun.

US Patent:

20200240745, Jul 30, 2020

Filed:

Jan 21, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/747986

Inventors:

- Anoka MN, US
Troy E. Lance - Livingston MT, US
Oscar C. Woods - Manhattan MT, US
Daniel D. Sereday - Belgrade MT, US
Christopher J. Michael - Belgrade MT, US
Robert J. Meinert - Andover MN, US

International Classification:

F41C 33/02
F41C 33/04

Abstract:

A holster for receiving and withdrawing a handgun has a proximal wall portion with a handgun retention mechanism thereon. The mechanism having a first lever with a tab portion for actuation and release of a trigger guard, the lever having a snap fit into a lever region without a separate pin. A belt engaging member covers the lever region capturing the first lever therein. If a second retention mechanism is used, another lever with a tab portion is positioned so the tabs are stacked, depressing one also depresses the tab behind it, such that both mechanisms are released. Overmolded polymer layers in the holster body provides a softer interior handgun engagement surfaces. The holster body is split forwardly with a threaded fastener for clamping onto the handgun. No holster body is beneath or rearward of the tab portion, configured as a thumb button, allowing smooth transition to gripping the handgun.

US Patent:

20200158465, May 21, 2020

Filed:

Jan 21, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/748151

Inventors:

- Anoka MN, US
Troy E. Lance - Livingston MT, US
Oscar C. Woods - Manhattan MT, US
Daniel D. Sereday - Belgrade MT, US
Christopher J. Michael - Belgrade MT, US
Robert J. Meinert - Andover MN, US

International Classification:

F41C 33/02

Abstract:

A holster for receiving and withdrawing a handgun has a proximal wall portion with a handgun retention mechanism thereon. The mechanism having a first lever with a tab portion for actuation and release of a trigger guard, the lever having a snap fit into a lever region without a separate pin. A belt engaging member covers the lever region capturing the first lever therein. If a second retention mechanism is used, another lever with a tab portion is positioned so the tabs are stacked, depressing one also depresses the tab behind it, such that both mechanisms are released. Overmolded polymer layers in the holster body provides a softer interior handgun engagement surfaces. The holster body is split forwardly with a threaded fastener for clamping onto the handgun. No holster body is beneath or rearward of the tab portion, configured as a thumb button, allowing smooth transition to gripping the handgun.

US Patent:

20190293386, Sep 26, 2019

Filed:

Mar 25, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/364141

Inventors:

- Anoka MN, US
Troy E. Lance - Livingston MT, US
Oscar C. Woods - Manhattan MT, US
Daniel D. Sereday - Belgrade MT, US
Christopher J. Michael - Belgrade MT, US
Robert J. Meinert - Andover MN, US

International Classification:

F41C 33/02
F41C 33/04

Abstract:

A holster for receiving and withdrawing a handgun has a proximal wall portion with a handgun retention mechanism thereon. The mechanism having a first lever with a tab portion for actuation and release of a trigger guard, the lever having a snap fit into a lever region without a separate pin. A belt engaging member covers the lever region capturing the first lever therein. If a second retention mechanism is used, another lever with a tab portion is positioned so the tabs are stacked, depressing one also depresses the tab behind it, such that both mechanisms are released. Overmolded polymer layers in the holster body provides a softer interior handgun engagement surfaces. The holster body is split forwardly with a threaded fastener for clamping onto the handgun. No holster body is beneath or rearward of the tab portion, configured as a thumb button, allowing smooth transition to gripping the handgun.

US Patent:

20190257617, Aug 22, 2019

Filed:

May 6, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/404511

Inventors:

- Anoka MN, US
Paul Smith - Bozeman MT, US
Christopher Michael - Belgrade MT, US
Robert Kincaid - Manhattan MT, US

International Classification:

F41C 33/02
F41C 33/04

Abstract:

A holster for a weapon includes a semi-rigid holster body with two sidewalls defining a cavity for receiving a handgun. The holster body has an attachment area for a holster clip to the holster body to secure the holster body to an article worn or carried by a user. The holster body is constructed of a thermoplastic and is constructed to friction-grip the weapon within the cavity. Each of the sidewalls having repeating structure for structural strengthening. When the weapon is absent from the cavity and a compressing force is applied against one or both of the closed sides of the holster body, the holster body is constructed to compress from side-to-side by at least 30% without fracturing, the open top being constructed to automatically return to an original uncompressed shape when the compressing force is removed such that the weapon can be received into the cavity for re-holstering.