Reticle for a riflescope or other projectile-weapon aiming device

- Leupold & Stevens, Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a view of a reticle for a riflescope or other projectile-weapon aiming device, as viewed at low magnification through an eyepiece end of a riflescope, according to one embodiment;

FIG. 2 is a view of the reticle of FIG. 1, as viewed at high magnification through an eyepiece end of a riflescope; and,

FIG. 3 is an isometric view of an environment of use for the reticle of FIGS. 1 and 2.

The dashed lines in the drawing figures indicate environmental features that form no part of the claimed invention.

Claims

We claim the ornamental design for a reticle for a riflescope or other projectile-weapon aiming device, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D709588
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 20, 2012
Date of Patent: Jul 22, 2014
Assignee: Leupold & Stevens, Inc. (Beaverton, OR)
Inventors: Robert Silvers (Marshfield, MA), Martin Koornneef (Beaverton, OR), Raymond G. Brock (Beaverton, OR), Stephen R. Hodge (North Plains, OR)
Primary Examiner: Michael A Pratt
Application Number: 29/437,798
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Gunsight, Ventilating Rib, Or Mount (D22/109)