Patents Assigned to Sheltered Wings, Inc.
  • Patent number: 10724828
    Abstract: Rifle scope turrets with spiral cam mechanisms include a scope body, a movable optical element defining an optical axis enclosed by the scope body, and a turret having a screw operably connected to the optical element for adjusting the optical axis in response to rotation of the screw. The turret has a spiral cam mechanism engaged thereto. The turret defines first and second stop surfaces positioned for engagement by the spiral cam to limit rotation of the turn The first stop surface defines a zero position of the screw and the movable optical element. The second stop surface defines a maximum point of displacement of the screw and the moveable optical element. The stop surfaces may be defined by a spiral cam groove in the indexing portion of the turret. The groove may overlap itself at least partially. The turret may be an elevation turret or a windage turret.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: SHELTERED WINGS, INC.
    Inventor: Samuel J. Hamilton
  • Patent number: 10690445
    Abstract: An optic device turret for adjusting the optical element of the optic device with at least two knobs that are each movable between a first position wherein the knob is not rotatable and a second position wherein the knob can be rotated. The access to and rotation of both knobs can be accomplished without the use of tools. The rotation of each knob adjusts the optical element. A spiral cam mechanism is engaged with the turret to define a maximum and minimum adjustment of the optical element. A rotation indicator displays the amount a knob has been rotated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Sheltered Wings, Inc.
    Inventor: Samuel J. Hamilton
  • Patent number: 10606061
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a viewing optic. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic having an integrated display system. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic having an integrated display system for generating images that are projected into the first focal plane of an optical system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: SHELTERED WINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Calen Havens, Will Lowry, Ian Klemm, Samuel Hamilton, Garrison Bollig, Craig Schultz, Andrew Carlson, Jason Lyle, David M. Hamilton
  • Patent number: 10520716
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a viewing optic. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic having an integrated display system. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic having an integrated display system for generating images that are projected into the first focal plane of an optical system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: SHELTERED WINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Calen Havens, Will Lowry, Ian Klemm, Samuel Hamilton, Garrison Bollig, Craig Schultz, Andrew Carlson, Jason Lyle, David M. Hamilton
  • Patent number: 10451888
    Abstract: A reticle for an optical sighting device, such as a riflescope, that has subtension markings of varying thicknesses and scales to accommodate both stationary and moving targeting. In certain embodiments, the reticle has a plurality of fine subtension markings and coarse subtension markings positioned along the horizontal stadia line, with the coarse subtension markings having a thickness greater than the thickness of the fine subtension markings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: SHELTERED WINGS, INC.
    Inventor: David M. Hamilton
  • Patent number: 10309749
    Abstract: An optic device turret for adjusting the optical element of the optic device with at least two knobs that are each movable between a first position wherein the knob is not rotatable and a second position wherein the knob can be rotated. The access to and rotation of both knobs can be accomplished without the use of tools. The rotation of each knob adjusts the optical element. A spiral cam mechanism is engaged with the turret to define a maximum and minimum adjustment of the optical element. A rotation indicator displays the amount a knob has been rotated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Sheltered Wings, Inc.
    Inventor: Samuel J. Hamilton
  • Patent number: 10240897
    Abstract: A cover for use with an optic device to hold and display shooting information. The cover may have resilient retention members that allow a display to be releasably attached and detached from the cover. The display may be made from a single substrate or multiple substrates in order to make the shooting information contained thereon highly visible in a variety of conditions and shooting preferences. The cover may include a flexible body for securing the cover to optic devices of a variety of sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Sheltered Wings, Inc.
    Inventor: David M. Hamilton
  • Patent number: 10180565
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a viewing optic. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic having an integrated display system. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic having an integrated display system for generating images that are projected into the first focal plane of an optical system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Sheltered Wings, Inc.
    Inventors: Calen Havens, Will Lowry, Ian Klemm, Samuel Hamilton, Garrison Bollig, Craig Schultz, Andrew Carlson, Jason Lyle, David M. Hamilton
  • Patent number: 10107593
    Abstract: A cover for use with an optic device to hold and display shooting information. The cover may have resilient retention members that allow a display to be releasably attached and detached from the cover. The display may be made from a single substrate or multiple substrates in order to make the shooting information contained thereon highly visible in a variety of conditions and shooting preferences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Sheltered Wings, Inc.
    Inventor: David M. Hamilton
  • Publication number: 20170363388
    Abstract: Rifle scope turrets with spiral cam mechanisms include a scope body, a movable optical element defining an optical axis enclosed by the scope body, and a turret having a screw operably connected to the optical element for adjusting the optical axis in response to rotation of the screw. The turret has a spiral cam mechanism engaged thereto. The turret defines first and second stop surfaces positioned for engagement by the spiral cam to limit rotation of the turn The first stop surface defines a zero position of the screw and the movable optical element. The second stop surface defines a maximum point of displacement of the screw and the moveable optical element. The stop surfaces may be defined by a spiral cam groove in the indexing portion of the turret. The groove may overlap itself at least partially. The turret may be an elevation turret or a windage turret.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: Sheltered Wings Inc. d/b/a Vortex Optics
    Inventor: Samuel J. Hamilton
  • Patent number: 9696116
    Abstract: A cover for use with an optic device to hold and display shooting information. The cover may have resilient retention members that allow a display to be releasably attached and detached from the cover. The display may be made from a single substrate or multiple substrates in order to make the shooting information contained thereon highly visible in a variety of conditions and shooting preferences. The display may further be customized by a user to include desired DOPE information and then printed onto the single or multiple substrates. A system and method for creating custom DOPE charts is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Sheltered Wings, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Hamilton, Dan Schumann
  • Patent number: 9683812
    Abstract: A cover for use with an optic device to hold and display shooting information. The cover may have resilient retention members that allow a display to be releasably attached and detached from the cover. The display may be made from a single substrate or multiple substrates in order to make the shooting information contained thereon highly visible in a variety of conditions and shooting preferences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: Sheltered Wings, Inc.
    Inventor: David M. Hamilton
  • Patent number: D814601
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: SHELTERED WINGS, INC.
    Inventors: David M. Hamilton, Michael Rosen
  • Patent number: D819160
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Sheltered Wings, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Hamilton, Samuel J. Hamilton
  • Patent number: D838335
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Sheltered Wings, Inc.
    Inventor: David M. Hamilton
  • Patent number: D854113
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: Sheltered Wings, Inc.
    Inventor: David M. Hamilton
  • Patent number: D856459
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: Sheltered Wings, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Hamilton, Michael Rosen
  • Patent number: D882018
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: SHELTERED WINGS, INC.
    Inventors: David M. Hamilton, Michael Rosen
  • Patent number: D888874
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Sheltered Wings, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Hamilton, Samuel J. Hamilton
  • Patent number: D888875
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: SHELTERED WINGS, INC.
    Inventors: David M. Hamilton, Samuel J. Hamilton