With Tabular Chart, Scale, Or Graph Patents (Class 235/406)
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Publication number: 20140319216Abstract: A riflescope aiming system that includes a telescopic sight, a multiple-zero-point elevation turret and an aiming reference system. The multiple-zero-point elevation turret includes a rotatable indicator carrier and a plurality of indicator pins secured to the indicator carrier, each indicator pin corresponding to a predetermined target distance. The aiming reference system is operably coupled to the objective housing of the telescopic sight and displays aiming reference data.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventors: Robert J. MEINERT, William ATWOOD, Thomas KRAMER, Brent R. COOK
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Patent number: 8770481Abstract: A ballistic nomograph for determining a firing solution for small arms fire includes a first member and a second member. Alignment of first indicia on the first member with the first indicia on the second member aligns the value of a range to a target with a first environmental condition to align a first adjustment value with an indicator positioned on the first member to provide a firing solution adjustment to a user. A method of determining a firing solution for a small arm by manually manipulating a ballistic nomograph includes determining environmental conditions and aligning the value of a range to a target with a value of environmental condition. The method also includes visually identifying a firing solution adjustment value that corresponds to the particular combination of the range to the target and environmental condition, and making a firing solution adjustment based on the firing solution adjustment value.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2013Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Accuracy 1st DG Inc.Inventors: Stephen T. Hodnett, Robert W. Brewington, Bryan S. Litz
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Patent number: 8584944Abstract: An apparatus, a kit, and a method of use thereof for assisting snipers or long-range shooters in arriving at a firing solution for adjustment of an aiming system are provided. The apparatus can include a housing including a viewing area and a slide including a matrix of firing solutions printed thereon based on a plurality of density altitude values. The slide is movable with respect to the housing such that a portion of the matrix of firing solutions is viewable in the viewing area of the housing based on a density altitude value. This allows a user to adjust the trajectory compensation of a telescopic sight or any other aiming system by using the current measured density altitude.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2010Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Inventors: Taylor A. White, Christopher M. Sharon
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Publication number: 20130256408Abstract: A ballistic nomograph for determining a firing solution for small arms fire includes a first member and a second member. Alignment of first indicia on the first member with the first indicia on the second member aligns the value of a range to a target with a first environmental condition to align a first adjustment value with an indicator positioned on the first member to provide a firing solution adjustment to a user. A method of determining a firing solution for a small arm by manually manipulating a ballistic nomograph includes determining environmental conditions and aligning the value of a range to a target with a value of environmental condition. The method also includes visually identifying a firing solution adjustment value that corresponds to the particular combination of the range to the target and environmental condition, and making a firing solution adjustment based on the firing solution adjustment value.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Inventors: Stephen T. HODNETT, Robert W. Brewington, Bryan S. Litz
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Patent number: 8540155Abstract: An automated aiming assistance towards a shooting target for a visually- challenged or blind person is provided. The method comprises: providing the shooting weapon used by the person with a camera placed on the weapon for filming the target to be aimed at; identifying the target by shape recognition in the images shot by the camera; and transmitting a signal received by the person for guiding the person for orienting the shooting weapon towards the target.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2010Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Electricite de FranceInventors: Guy D'urso, Jean-Marie Henault, Jocelyn Chanussot, Vincent Couturier-Doux
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Patent number: 8500016Abstract: An analog ballistic system calculator for long range shooting is constructed of a pair of rugged, waterproof rotatable transparent discs superimposed over a base member on one side and a single transparent rotatable disc on the opposite side of the base. The hand held calculator device provides a wind speed and direction and air temperature adjusted calculator device for long distance rifles.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2011Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Inventor: Brian Finamore
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Patent number: 8439256Abstract: A ballistic nomograph for determining a firing solution for small arms fire includes a first member and a second member. Alignment of first indicia on the first member with the first indicia on the second member aligns the value of a range to a target with a first environmental condition to align a first adjustment value with an indicator positioned on the first member to provide a firing solution adjustment to a user. A method of determining a firing solution for a small arm by manually manipulating a ballistic nomograph includes determining environmental conditions and aligning the value of a range to a target with a value of environmental condition. The method also includes visually identifying a firing solution adjustment value that corresponds to the particular combination of the range to the target and environmental condition, and making a firing solution adjustment based on the firing solution adjustment value.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2010Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Inventors: Stephen Todd Hodnett, Robert Wayne Brewington, Bryan Scott Litz
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Patent number: 8297509Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a scanning region and a user interface region adjacent to the scanning region. In the user interface, a first illuminated indicator corresponds to a function of the image forming apparatus. A light source is operable to illuminate an object in the scanning region. A first light conveying member is coupled to the illuminated indicator and operable to receive light from the light source.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2009Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Marvell International Ltd.Inventors: James A. Hall, Jr., Douglas G. Keithley
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Publication number: 20120132708Abstract: An apparatus, a kit, and a method of use thereof for assisting snipers or long-range shooters in arriving at a firing solution for adjustment of an aiming system are provided. The apparatus can include a housing including a viewing area and a slide including a matrix of firing solutions printed thereon based on a plurality of density altitude values. The slide is movable with respect to the housing such that a portion of the matrix of firing solutions is viewable in the viewing area of the housing based on a density altitude value. This allows a user to adjust the trajectory compensation of a telescopic sight or any other aiming system by using the current measured density altitude.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2010Publication date: May 31, 2012Inventors: Taylor A. White, Christopher M. Sharon
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Publication number: 20120031972Abstract: A ballistic nomograph for determining a firing solution for small arms fire includes a first member and a second member. Alignment of first indicia on the first member with the first indicia on the second member aligns the value of a range to a target with a first environmental condition to align a first adjustment value with an indicator positioned on the first member to provide a firing solution adjustment to a user. A method of determining a firing solution for a small arm by manually manipulating a ballistic nomograph includes determining environmental conditions and aligning the value of a range to a target with a value of environmental condition. The method also includes visually identifying a firing solution adjustment value that corresponds to the particular combination of the range to the target and environmental condition, and making a firing solution adjustment based on the firing solution adjustment value.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2010Publication date: February 9, 2012Inventors: Stephen Todd Hodnett, Robert Wayne Brewington, Bryan Scott Litz
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Patent number: 7798407Abstract: A scanning apparatus and method for entering a user input into the apparatus uses a non-electrical control device having a target undersurface, which can be manually manipulated to a particular setting. The particular setting of the non-electrical control device is determined by processing an image of at least a portion of the target undersurface captured by a scan sensor of the scanning apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2006Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Marvell International Technology Ltd.Inventors: James A. Hall, Jr., Douglas G. Keithley
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Patent number: 7703679Abstract: A sighting system for visually acquiring a target includes an optic device having a transmissive LCD array affixed thereon. The transmissive LCD array includes two or more LCD elements that are separately addressable to provide an aiming point. In embodiments, the sighting system receives information from an input system, such as ammunition information or environmental information, executes a ballistics program to determine ballistics information using the received information, and determines a range to the target. A controller calculates an aiming point using the ballistics information and the target range. The controller then addresses or energizes one of the LCD elements to provide the aiming point.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2006Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: Burris CorporationInventors: Steven Anthony Bennetts, Kenneth Lawrence Barkdoll
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Patent number: 6356449Abstract: This invention relates to a flexible printed circuit board mounting structure capable of easily soldering an FPC to a printed circuit board. When the flexible printed circuit board (FPC) is soldered upright on the printed circuit board, the FPC holder is secured in the mounting hole of the printed circuit board by the pressure of the elastic portion, to thereby hold the FPC holder by a support projection cut and raised from a chassis. In this state, the terminal portion of the FPC is soldered to the edge portion of the mounting hole of the printed circuit board, thereby ensuring electrical connection of each circuit pattern of the FPC and the printed circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2000Date of Patent: March 12, 2002Assignee: Alps Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shinkichi Sasaki, Takashi Nakagawa, Mutsumi Ito