Having Beam Adjusting Structure Or Mounted For Correction Patents (Class 42/115)
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Patent number: 11933583Abstract: A firearm mounting plate assembly is provided. The firearm mounting plate assembly includes a firearm slide with a first side, a second side, and a top side. A recess defined by a first slide wall, a second slide wall, and a recess base surface is disposed on the firearm slide top side. The recess includes a rib, a slot, and an ejector projection. The firearm mounting plate assembly includes a mounting plate with a top surface, a bottom surface, a front side, and a rear side. An ejector notch and a channel is disposed along the bottom surface. The mounting plate includes a stud, and one or more bosses. The mounting plate is configured to secure within the recess of the firearm slide.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: AGENCY ARMS, LLCInventors: Randy Paul Niswander, Michael Lee Parks
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Patent number: 11835704Abstract: An optical Boresight alignment device that leverages creation of an opto-mechanical reference to the rifle barrel so that the riflescope can be used to directly measure the axis of the rifle barrel and thereby offer the necessary feedback to precisely boresight the riflescope. An illumination multiplexer module (IMM) allows the riflescope to function as an illuminated precision autocollimator with which to optically measure the barrel angle. The present invention leverages the two most accurate rifle components: the barrel and the riflescope themselves to directly measure the axes of each device, the optical (riflescope) and the mechanical (barrel). This is an improvement over existing methods by successfully using the external surface of the rifle barrel as a kinematic mechanical reference.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2021Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Inventors: Stephen Chakmakjian, Samuel Lee
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Patent number: 11474337Abstract: A direct view optical sighting system. In certain examples the system includes an eyepiece, an objective that directs scene light to the eyepiece, a laser rangefinder, and a laser rangefinder coupling prism that directs a laser transmit beam from the laser rangefinder to the objective and a laser return beam from the objective to the laser rangefinder. Examples of the system further include a display assembly including a reticle prism and a display coupling prism, the reticle prism being positioned along the optical path between the laser rangefinder coupling prism and the display coupling prism and having a hard reticle formed on a surface thereof. The objective can be configured to produce a first focal plane of the optical sighting system coincident with the first surface of the reticle prism. The display coupling prism is configured to direct display light toward the eyepiece.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2017Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Raytheon Canada LimitedInventors: Douglas J. Brown, Ryan Walter Nobes, Brien D. Ross, Michael David Thorpe, Kevin Burgess Wagner
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Patent number: 11276148Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for super resolution and color motion artifact correction in a pulsed fluorescence imaging system are disclosed. A method includes actuating an emitter to emit a plurality of pulses of electromagnetic radiation and sensing reflected electromagnetic radiation resulting from the plurality of pulses of electromagnetic radiation with a pixel array of an image sensor to generate a plurality of exposure frames. The method includes detecting motion across two or more sequential exposure frames of the plurality of exposure frames, compensating for the detected motion, and combining the two or more sequential exposure frames to generate an image frame. The method is such that at least a portion of the plurality of pulses of electromagnetic radiation emitted by the emitter comprises one or more of electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength from about 770 nm to about 790 nm.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2019Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Inventors: Joshua D. Talbert, Donald M. Wichern
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Patent number: 11118868Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a leveling rail apparatus configured for directly mounting a rifle onto a tripod, a pan-tilt head mount, or other support structure, as disclosed herein. The apparatus may comprise, by way of example, a rail mount for securing the firearm; a leveling structure coupled to the rail mount and having at least one arcuate surface, the leveling structure operable to swivel about the arcuate surface; and a securing means coupled to the leveling structure, the securing means for securing the leveling structure to the rail mount.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2019Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Sellmark CorporationInventors: Matthew Banes, Garret Hellinger, Gabriel Snyder
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Patent number: 10801813Abstract: A digital sight for a weapon, is provided that includes an adjustable power supply (APS) configured to supply power, a sight body, a sight interface, and a controller. The sight interface is fixed to the sight body, includes a sight power conductor connected to the APS for receiving power supplied by the APS, and is configured for mechanically coupling with a cooperating peripheral interface of a peripheral for fixing the peripheral to the digital sight and to be coupled with a peripheral power conductor of the peripheral interface for providing power from the adjustable power supply to the peripheral. The controller is programmed to receive a data communication having an optimal power indication from the peripheral and based on the optimal power indication, control the APS to adjust the power supplied by the APS to the sight power conductor. The disclosure further encompasses a weapon assembly, a peripheral, and a method.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2018Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: N2 Imaging Systems, LLCInventors: Samuel Moseman, Henry William Neal
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Patent number: 10107592Abstract: A laser target pointer for engaging a gun includes a body, a locating plate, a positioning block, a first fitting element and an adjustable positioning assembly. By providing the adjustable positioning assembly, the laser target pointer can be clamped to a gun with an arbitrary body width. By adjusting a position of the positioning block with respect to the locating plate, the laser target pointer can be positioned to a gun with an arbitrary transverse positioning groove. Thus, the laser target pointer can be properly assembled to any gun body having specifications within a predetermined range, and the position of the laser target pointer can be adjusted on the gun body in the extension direction, such that a single laser target pointer can be applicable to various guns with different brands, types, series or specifications.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2018Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: Quarton, Inc.Inventors: Chao Chi Huang, Liang Chiang Chen
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Patent number: 10086527Abstract: A combined reflex and laser sighting device is provided. In one aspect, the reflex sight and one or more laser elements are coaligned, such that both the reflex sight and the laser sight can be sighted in or boresighted to a weapon together in a single operation. In another aspect, one or more laser elements are mounted within a laser bench and aligned with a reflex sight attached to the laser bench. In yet another aspect, a plurality of laser elements are provided within the laser bench and are coaligned with each other and the reflex sight. In another aspect, a mounting block with yielding vertical and horizontal webs is provided to allow windage and elevation adjustments to be made to the reflex sight and laser elements together.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2017Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Wilcox Industries Corp.Inventors: James W. Teetzel, Gary M. Lemire
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Patent number: 9921027Abstract: A firearm handgrip assembly with laser gunsight system has a first grip frame element adapted for mounting to a first portion of the firearm frame, the first grip frame element including at least one of an illuminator, a battery, a switch, and a controller, a cover portion of the grip defining an interior channel adapted to closely receive at least a major portion of the first portion of the firearm frame and the first grip frame element, the cover portion having a contoured exterior surface adapted for gripping by a user's hand, and a fastener operably engaging the cover portion to the firearm frame. The firearm frame may be a curved butt frame of a revolver. The interior channel of the cover portion may be curved. The fastener may include a threaded element connected to a lower end of the firearm frame.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2015Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: HOGUE, INC.Inventor: James David Bruhns
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Patent number: 9891023Abstract: A method, apparatus and system for networking accessories to a firearm or weapon wherein the accessories are inductively powered from the rail and data is transferred between the accessories and the rail via inductive coupling. In one embodiment, a weapon is provided, the weapon having: an upper receiver; a lower receiver; a powered accessory mounted to a rail of the upper receiver; and an apparatus for inductively networking a microcontroller of the powered accessory to a microcontroller of the upper receiver and a microcontroller of the lower receiver, wherein the data is exclusively provided to the powered accessory from one of a plurality of coils located within the rail; and wherein the powered accessory further comprises a plurality of coils and the powered accessory is configured to determine when one of the plurality of coils of the powered accessory is adjacent to the one of the plurality of coils of the rail.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2012Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: COLT CANADA IP HOLDING PARTNERSHIPInventors: David Walter Compton, Gary Edward Crocker
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Patent number: 9823043Abstract: A method and system for an inductively powering rail on a firearm to power accessories such as: telescopic sights, tactical sights, laser sighting modules, and night vision scopes. This is achieved by having primary and secondary electromagnets (U-Cores) on both the inductively powering rail and the accessory. Once the electromagnets are in contact, the accessory is able to obtain power through induction via the inductively powering rail. Accessories may be attached to various fixture points on the inductively powering rail and are detected by the firearm when attached and detached. When attached, power and data communications may flow between the accessory and a master CPU located on the firearm. Accessories that are attached to the inductively powering rail and have rechargeable power systems may be recharged via the inductive power rail. Further, accessories that have power that is not needed may be transferred to other accessories.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2010Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: COLT CANADA IP HOLDING PARTNERSHIPInventors: David Walter Compton, Gary Edward Crocker
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Patent number: 9797687Abstract: Implementations of an integrated optical sight mount are provided. In some implementations, the optical sight mount may be integrated into the frame of a handgun and used to position an optical sight over the slide thereof. In some implementations, the integrated optical sight mount may comprise a mounting platform that is supported by a first side wall and a second side wall, each of which extend from the frame of a handgun. In some implementations, the mounting platform is configured for an optical gun sight to be secured thereon. In some implementations, the mounting platform and the side walls define an opening therebetween configured (e.g., dimensioned) so that the slide assembly of the handgun is able to pass therethrough without interference.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2016Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Inventor: Trent Zimmer
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Patent number: 9784536Abstract: An accessories mount, for weapons equipped with a tactical rail, comprises a quick-release clamp for a light and a pressure switch for actuating the light. This enables one light to be used on multiple weapons and to be readily mounted or de-mounted for charging the battery(ies) or using unattached to a firearm. The light may also be recharged while still clamped to the mount.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2015Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Inventor: Jason William Boswell
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Patent number: 9702663Abstract: A set for dismantling a target includes a disruptor having a firing axis and a device for aligning and positioning the disruptor in a deactivation direction relative to the target. A firing sub-set includes a movable mounting having a movable carriage mounted thereon to which the disruptor is fastened and provided with components for adjustment translation and orientation relative to the mounting. A mirror is oriented rearward of the disruptor and fastened to the disruptor perpendicular to the firing axis and having a centering mark centered on that axis. A pointing sub-set includes a laser mounted thereto and adapted to emit beams along an aiming line coaxial with the deactivation direction. The pointing sub-set is behind the firing sub-set relative to a target such that the mirror intercepts the laser aiming line at its centering mark and the disrupter firing axis is coaxial with the laser aiming line.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2016Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: COMMISSARIAT A L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVESInventor: Marc Rabec Le Gloahec
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Patent number: 9599437Abstract: A quick detach accessory mount for a rifle and a method of using an accessory mount in combination with a rifle.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2013Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Inventor: Russell Eble
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Patent number: 9500442Abstract: A sight assembly for mounting to a weapon is provided. A holographic optical element and a light source are provided in a fixed angular configuration with respect to one another, but may be adjusted either together or individually in a horizontal or vertical direction. A mirror or lens may also be provided. An adjustment mechanism is provided where a shaft includes at least two portions wherein the two portions of the shaft of the screw have different pitch directions and/or pitch dimensions allowing for slight adjustment of the assembly. The light source is typically a vertical-cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL). The wavelength of the VCSEL is controlled by controlling the current it is given. The assembly further allows for perceived image distance adjustment using parallax mismatch. Further, a chassis is provided for holding holographic elements.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2014Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: OptiFlow, Inc.Inventors: Fred Collin, Kurt Douglas Mills, David S. Dilworth, Rod Collin, Stephen Michael Shubeck, Christopher Stephen Hyde
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Patent number: 9494386Abstract: A system to facilitate a visually impaired person's ability to actively participate in target shooting and hunting. The system elevates a scope and moves it rearwardly to allow the shooter to shoulder the rifle, while a spotter behind the shooter uses the scope and guides the shooter to move the rifle until it is on target and ready to be shot.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2015Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Inventor: Jonathan Michael French
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Patent number: 9488445Abstract: A laser sight is embedded in a mounting rail otherwise used for attaching accessories to small arms discharge devices such as pistols or rifles. The mounting rail has a transverse profile that extends along an axis of the mounting rail for engaging mating features of the accessories. The laser sight is located at least partly within the transverse profile of the mounting rail and has a sighting axis that extends substantially parallel to the axis of the mounting rail.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2014Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: LaserMax, Inc.Inventor: William R. Houde-Walter
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Patent number: 9470473Abstract: A method and system for an inductively powering rail on a firearm to power accessories such as: telescopic sights, tactical sights, laser sighting modules, and night vision scopes. This is achieved by having primary and secondary electromagnets (U-Cores) on both the inductively powering rail and the accessory. Once the electromagnets are in contact, the accessory is able to obtain power through induction via the inductively powering rail. Accessories may be attached to various fixture points on the inductively powering rail and are detected by the firearm when attached and detached. When attached, power and data communications may flow between the accessory and a master CPU located on the firearm. Accessories that are attached to the inductively powering rail and have rechargeable power systems may be recharged via the inductive power rail. Further, accessories that have power that is not needed may be transferred to other accessories.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2010Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: COLT CANADA IP HOLDING PARTNERSHIPInventors: David Walter Compton, Gary Edward Crocker
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Patent number: 9423212Abstract: A battery compartment for a reflex sight is accessed via a pivoting lid that can be unlatched, opened, and closed by hand without tools and without removing the sight from its weapon. A button carried by the lid actuates a switch within the sight for changing a setting of the sight. Also disclosed is a reflex sight having mounting structures for accessories, such as an impact guard, a rain hood, or a rear iron sight for example. Positioning mechanisms for an LED or other aiming point display device of an aiming sight are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2015Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Leupold & Stevens, Inc.Inventor: Daniel I. Campean
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Patent number: 9261337Abstract: A disrupter to a target may be precisely aimed by positioning a radiation source to direct radiation towards the target, and a detector is positioned to detect radiation that passes through the target. An aiming device is positioned between the radiation source and the target, wherein a mechanical feature of the aiming device is superimposed on the target in a captured radiographic image. The location of the aiming device in the radiographic image is used to aim a disrupter towards the target.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2013Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: Sandia CorporationInventors: Mark J. Monda, Clinton G. Hobart, Thomas Scott Gladwell
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Patent number: 9146077Abstract: A sighting device replicates the spread pattern of pellets exiting the barrel of a shotgun. The sighting device includes a light source (preferably a laser) and a power source connectable to the light source. The device may also include a mount to attach the sighting device to a shotgun. The sighting device preferably projects a circular pattern of individual light beams wherein the circumference of the circular pattern increases as the light beams move farther from the sighting device to replicate the spread of shotgun pellets. The sighting device may also project a beam of light in the center of the pattern.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2014Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Inventors: Larry E. Moore, Aaron Moore
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Patent number: 9121671Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to automatically determine a position of a reticle of a rifle scope or other telescope that provides a visual image to an eye of a viewer. A near-infrared or other illuminating light is generated and applied to illuminate the reticle of the telescope. The illuminated image of the reticle is optically transmitted to a camera or other detector that captures an image of the reticle. Processing electronics then automatically determine the position of the reticle based upon the position of the illuminated image of the reticle within the captured image. Appropriate feedback about the determined position of the reticle or any other information may be displayed in the visual image provided by the telescope.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2012Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: General Dynamics Advanced Information SystemsInventor: Jonathan Edward Everett
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Patent number: 9091508Abstract: A hinged mounting assembly for use in connection with a gun-mounted light accessory is disclosed. The assembly has a light source disposed within a housing and a rail clamp connected to the housing. The rail clamp has a fixed clamp member attached to the housing and a hinged clamp member pivotally attached to the housing. The static clamp member and the hinged clamp member are disposed on opposite sides of the housing. A vertically moveable adjustment tab is attached to a first clamp post end. The adjustment tab has a cylindrical member with a lower half that is planar and an upper half that is arcuate. A vertically and horizontally adjustment tab is attached to a second clamp post end. The second adjustment tab also has a lower half that is planar and an upper half that is arcuate.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2014Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: Alliance Sports Group, L.P.Inventor: Jaime Prieto
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Publication number: 20150096217Abstract: Devices, apparatus, systems and methods for providing accurate linear and angular positioning with a payload mounted to a beam having freely moveable ends. The payload can be a laser pointer mounted on a firearm, which maintains the initial precise pointing during and after exposure in high G shock and vibration environments. Vertical and lateral adjustment controls can adjust minute changes in beam orientation. Precision adjustments can be performed in a zero G, one G, or high G environment and maintains the adjustment during and after being exposed to a high G shock or vibration environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventor: Orval E. Bowman
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Patent number: 8978539Abstract: A video display system for a weapon includes a removably attachable optical range finder for calculating a distance to a selected target. The optical range finder includes an optical emitter for sending an optical signal to a target and an optical detector for detecting the signal reflected from the target. A fire control system is removably attachable to the weapon and associated with the optical range finder. The fire control system includes a ballistics computer for calculating a ballistics solution based on the distance to the target. A portable electronic device associated with the fire control system has a display screen and is removably attachable to the weapon. The portable electronic device includes a processor and a memory storing program instructions, the program instructions configured to display the ballistics solution in human viewable form on the display screen. In another aspect, a weapon video display housing configuration is provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2013Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Wilcox Industries Corp.Inventors: James W. Teetzel, Dominic R. Goupil, Marc J. Celona, Justin D. Harris
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Publication number: 20150027026Abstract: Devices, apparatus, systems and methods for providing accurate linear and angular positioning with a payload mounted to a beam having freely moveable ends. The payload can be a laser pointer mounted on a firearm, which maintains the initial precise pointing during and after exposure in high G shock and vibration environments. Vertical and lateral adjustment controls can adjust minute changes in beam orientation. Precision adjustments can be performed in a zero G, one G, or high G environment and maintains the adjustment during and after being exposed to a high G shock or vibration environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2014Publication date: January 29, 2015Inventor: Orval E. Bowman
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Patent number: 8844189Abstract: A sighting device replicates the spread pattern of pellets exiting the barrel of a shotgun. The sighting device includes a light source (preferably a laser) and a power source connectable to the light source. The device may also include a mount to attach the sighting device to a shotgun. The sighting device preferably projects a circular pattern of individual light beams wherein the circumference of the circular pattern increases as the light beams move farther from the sighting device to replicate the spread of shotgun pellets. The sighting device may also project a beam of light in the center of the pattern.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: P&L Industries, Inc.Inventors: Larry E. Moore, Aaron Moore
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Publication number: 20140250757Abstract: A weapon system comprises a firearm configured for discharging ammunition having multiple projectiles and a sighting apparatus integral with the firearm. The sighting apparatus outputs a beam of light having a generally round shape. The sighting apparatus is oriented such that a centerline longitudinal axis of a barrel of the firearm extends through the beam of light. The sighting apparatus includes a light beam size selector for allowing a cross-sectional size of the beam of light at a fixed reference location external to the sighting apparatus to be selectively adjusted by a shooter of the firearm to a plurality of different cross-sectional sizes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2013Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: Blaze Optics LLCInventor: Nathan Philip Werner
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Patent number: 8826582Abstract: Devices, apparatus, systems and methods for providing accurate linear and angular positioning with a payload mounted to a conical shaped cantilevered supported beam or S shaped cantilevered beam or a center deflecting beam having freely moveable ends. The payload can be a laser pointer mounted on a firearm, which maintains the initial precise pointing during and after exposure in high G shock and vibration environments. Vertical and lateral adjustment controls can adjust minute changes in beam orientation. Precision adjustments can be performed in a zero G, one G, or high G environment and maintains the adjustment during and after being exposed to a high G shock or vibration environment.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2012Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Inventor: Orval E. Bowman
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Patent number: 8793920Abstract: A laser beam generating module capable of projecting a series of concentric circles of light is connected to the frame of a firearm in substantial alignment with the gun barrel. The laser beam can be actuated on demand, and the resultant pattern will be projected onto the target. Due to the intrinsic fan angle of the spatially projected beams, the circles displayed on the target will appear to be spaced further apart when the target is further away, and appear to be spaced closer when the target is nearer. By selecting a suitable laser fan angle, it is possible to get an immediate visual indication of the approximate range to the target increasing the potential accuracy.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2011Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Inventor: Vijay Singh
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Patent number: 8769858Abstract: A method of aligning a point of aim with a point of impact for a projectile device is disclosed. Using at least one superposition device coupled to the projectile device, multiple optical reference points are superposed within a first target area. Positions for at least two of the optical reference points are noted. A projectile is shot from the projectile device at a second target area, while the positions of the at least two optical reference points are maintained, to create the point of impact. The point of aim for the projectile device is adjusted to correspond with the point of impact while the positions of the at least two optical reference points are maintained. A system for aligning a point of aim with a point of impact for a projectile device is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2012Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Inventor: Jack Hancosky
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Publication number: 20140150323Abstract: A firearm laser sight alignment assembly includes a laser module for emitting a beam along an optical axis, the laser module having an outer seat. The alignment assembly encompasses a resilient grommet mechanically engaging the outer seat in a first adhesive free interference fit. The grommet includes an external seat sized to form adhesive free interferences fits with a laser cover and the housing, as the laser cover engages the housing to retain the grommet with respect to the housing and the laser cover. Upon operable assembly, the interference fits substantially preclude axial and longitudinal movement between the grommet and the laser module as well as the grommet and the laser cover and housing, while allowing angular movement of the laser module to a desired alignment position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2014Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: Lasermax, Inc.Inventors: John A. Kowalczyk, Jr., Jeffrey D. Tuller, Jeffrey W. Mock
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Patent number: 8695265Abstract: A mount comprising a connecting portion attachable to a firearm, a first member connected to the connecting portion to be rotatable about a first axis, a second member connected to the first member to be rotatable about a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis, and an attachment system connected to the second member for receiving an accessory. Also, a mount attachable to a firearm and having a dampener system connected to base and body portions thereof, the dampener system acting to dampen a recoil force produced by the firearm. Further, a mount attachable to a firearm and allowing a first rotation varying an azimuth of an accessory and a second rotation varying an angle of elevation of the accessory, and control means adjusting the second rotation to obtain a desired value and automatically producing the first rotation to correct a lateral drift of the firearm.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2012Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Inventor: Serge Dextraze
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Patent number: 8627591Abstract: A sighting device is mountable to a gun. The device includes a light source (preferably a laser), a power source connectable to the light source and a mount attachable to the gun so that the laser is juxtaposed either the top surface of the gun or a side surface of the gun. In one embodiment, the sighting device includes a bottom rail mountable in a slot on the gun, wherein the slot is preferably positioned on the top surface of the gun. The sighting device may also include a mechanical sight that functions as the rear mechanical sight on the gun and/or a secondary light source.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2008Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Inventors: Larry Moore, Aaron Moore
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Patent number: 8584393Abstract: An accessory bracket 100 comprising first element 200 and second element 300 along with means for attaching first element with a firearm mount 10 and second element. The second element provides a semi-cylindrical accessory bar 320 with a length to safely extend the accessories such that the accessories do not interfere with operator vision or full movement or deflection of firearms. When attaching the second element with the first element, the accessory bracket provides an upper and lower position for adjusting the height of the second element in relation to the first element, the firearm mount, and the firearm 20. Safe, interchangeability for multiple firearms and accessories are provided as well as access areas and apertures for attaching the first and second elements, changing a barrel, wiring and connectors for accessories, as well as for firearm cooling and dispersal of gas and debris from the firearm rounds of ammunitions.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2011Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Laser Devices, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Warren McCrimmon, Jr., Mark Edward Hagedorn, Joseph LaDon Bebee
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Patent number: 8510982Abstract: Disclosed is a light assembly for placement inside a handgun, with the battery of the light assembly replacing the recoil spring guide of the handgun. The recoil spring of the handgun fits over the battery of the disclosed lighting assembly. The light provides a primary or alternative light source for the user of a handgun, and may provide white light or infrared light. The light assembly disclosed may be mounted inside a handgun without making permanent modifications to the handgun.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2012Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Inventor: William Squires
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Patent number: 8484879Abstract: Mount assemblies for securing laser sights (designators) to a wide variety of guns through mounting of the designator directly to an existing conventional scope. The mount assembly includes a base adapted for attaching the mount assembly to a scope, a rail pivotally attached to the base, and a ring assembly on the rail for mounting the designator to the rail. A first adjustment mechanism is provided for pivoting the rail in a first plane toward and away from the base to effect elevation changes in the trajectory of a laser beam generated by the designator, and a second adjustment mechanism is provided for pivoting the rail relative to the base in a second plane to effect windage changes in the trajectory of the laser beam.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2011Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Laser Genetics of AmericaInventors: Louis F. Riley, Vincent D. Abrams
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Patent number: 8453370Abstract: A shroud is provided for a firearm having a longitudinal barrel. The shroud is configured to co-operate with formations provided on the firearm barrel such as to provide axial alignment therebetween. The shroud further comprises means for mounting one or more devices to the shroud. The alignment between the barrel and the shroud provides for alignment between the device(s) and the barrel. A firearm comprising such a shroud, and a method of configuring a firearm comprising the shroud are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2011Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Riflecraft LimitedInventor: Andrew James Evans-Hendrick
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Publication number: 20130133239Abstract: Devices, apparatus, systems and methods for providing accurate linear and angular positioning with a payload mounted to a conical shaped cantilevered supported beam or S shaped cantilevered beam or a center deflecting beam having freely moveable ends. The payload can be a laser pointer mounted on a firearm, which maintains the initial precise pointing during and after exposure in high G shock and vibration environments. Vertical and lateral adjustment controls can adjust minute changes in beam orientation. Precision adjustments can be performed in a zero G, one G, or high G environment and maintains the adjustment during and after being exposed to a high G shock or vibration environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2012Publication date: May 30, 2013Inventor: Orval E. Bowman
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Patent number: 8407924Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for multi-correcting a trajectory, the apparatus comprising a trajectory correcting unit in which a polygonal cam comprising a plurality of surfaces different in distance from a rotary center is rotatably installed between a dot sight or an optical signal and a firearm to adjust an angle between an optical axis of the dot sight or optical sight and a gun barrel axis of the firearm, wherein the trajectory correcting unit is installed to be movable in an axis direction, and coaxially provided with two or more polygonal cams to respectively set trajectory correcting angles corresponding to distances in accordance with calibers of a bullet and the kinds of bullet. With this, one dot sight or optical sight can be mounted to firearms using bullets different in the trajectory or firearms different in a caliber from one another, thereby enhancing equipment use efficiency.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2011Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Inventors: Dong Hee Lee, Bo Sun Jeung, In Jung
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Publication number: 20130061509Abstract: A method of controlling a target marking system includes emitting a beam with a beam source associated with a target marker. The method also includes sensing movement of the target marker, and modifying operation of the beam source based on the sensed movement. Such modification changes a characteristic of the emitted beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2011Publication date: March 14, 2013Inventors: Michael W. Allen, Daniel Balonek
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Patent number: 8347543Abstract: Measurement of the deviation of a laser beam from a straight line, where the laser beam is of a type which causes thermal blooming, is used to determine the integrated effect which wind will have on an article traveling through airspace, for example, to enable an adjustment in the aim point of the article. The invention includes correcting the aim point of a gun firing a projectile, correcting the flight path of an aircraft, and correcting the path of a watercraft. The invention includes a method and means for measuring the flow of fluid in a conduit or as a free mass, for purposes other than adjusting the path of a projectile or the like.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2010Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Inventor: David C. Smith
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Publication number: 20120311913Abstract: A telescopic sighting device includes a tubular scope, an objective lens, an ocular assembly, and a laser locator. The objective lens is mounted at a bell portion of the tubular scope for focusing light at a focal point in the body portion of the tubular scope. The ocular assembly is provided at an eyepiece portion of the tubular scope for magnifying the light from focused at the focal point. Furthermore, the laser locator is mounted at the bell portion of the tubular scope at a position adjacent to the objective lens, and comprises a laser emitter arranged to generate a laser beam toward a target, in such a manner that a user is able to observe a laser indicator produced by the laser beam on the target through the ocular assembly so as to enhance an accuracy of locating the target by the telescopic sighting device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2011Publication date: December 13, 2012Inventors: Carson Cheng, Jim Zhang
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Patent number: 8327573Abstract: A telescopic sighting device includes a tubular scope, an objective lens, an ocular assembly, and a laser locator. The objective lens is mounted at a bell portion of the tubular scope for focusing light at a focal point in the body portion of the tubular scope. The ocular assembly is provided at an eyepiece portion of the tubular scope for magnifying the light from focused at the focal point. Furthermore, the laser locator is mounted at the bell portion of the tubular scope at a position adjacent to the objective lens, and comprises a laser emitter arranged to generate a laser beam toward a target, in such a manner that a user is able to observe a laser indicator produced by the laser beam on the target through the ocular assembly so as to enhance an accuracy of locating the target by the telescopic sighting device.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2011Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignees: Nantong Universal Optical Instrument Co., Ltd.Inventors: Carson Cheng, Jim Zhang
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Patent number: 8312665Abstract: A sighting device is mountable to the side plate of a gun. The sighting device includes a light source (preferably a laser), a power source connectable to the light source. The sighting device is mounted to a gun, usually by being mounted to a side plate, which is then mounted to a gun. In one embodiment, the sighting device is mounted to the side plate by being screwed or bolted to it. In another embodiment, the sighting device includes a recess or channel that receives a rail, such as a dove-tail projection (or protrusion), formed on the side or vice versa. A side plate to which the sighting device can be attached and a gun including the sighting device are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2009Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: P&L Industries, Inc.Inventors: Larry E. Moore, Aaron Moore
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Patent number: 8312666Abstract: A sighting device is mountable to a gun. The device includes a light source (preferably a laser), a power source connectable to the light source and a mount attachable to the gun so that the laser is juxtaposed either the top surface of the gun or a side surface of the gun. In one embodiment, the sighting device includes a bottom rail mountable in a slot on the gun, wherein the slot is preferably positioned on the top surface of the gun. The sighting device may also include a mechanical sight that functions as the rear mechanical sight on the gun and/or a secondary light source.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2012Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Inventors: Larry E. Moore, Aaron Moore
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Patent number: 8297173Abstract: An improved modular video display system for a weapon having a video display module that can accommodate multiple camera inputs. The video display module contains a video control panel and human-viewable display screen, which enables the operator to switch between viewing and controlling a thermal sight and a left and right rotating camera. The video display module and cameras are powered by a power supply, which is electrically coupled to the weapons accessory devices, once each device is mounted on the modular rails. The cameras are connected to the video display module and the weapons operator may select either a thermal display using the thermal sight or an image display of the left or right using the left and right rotating camera.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2008Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Wilcox Industries Corp.Inventors: James W. Teetzel, Justin D. Harris, Linwood B. Davis, Marvin S. Carter, Ferdinand N. Ahlberg, Dominic R. Goupil
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Publication number: 20120255213Abstract: This device uses an electric motor to move the magnification change mechanism of a variable magnification telescope that is intended to be used on a gun, or, uses the motor to move an other mechanical accessory, or, can move multiple accessories in unison mechanically with or without the motor, and/or also serves as an electric power supply. This device is universally adaptable, and an example of an accessory could be a flashlight with an adjustable beam, and this could be mounted on the telescope, or on the gun itself. This device also has an electronic control circuit to control the movement of the motor, and can coordinate movement between multiple drive units of various accessories. This device can also be detached from the gun and used hand held.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2011Publication date: October 11, 2012Inventor: John David Panos
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Publication number: 20120240446Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for multi-correcting a trajectory, the apparatus comprising a trajectory correcting unit in which a polygonal cam comprising a plurality of surfaces different in distance from a rotary center is rotatably installed between a dot sight or an optical signal and a firearm to adjust an angle between an optical axis of the dot sight or optical sight and a gun barrel axis of the firearm, wherein the trajectory correcting unit is installed to be movable in an axis direction, and coaxially provided with two or more polygonal cams to respectively set trajectory correcting angles corresponding to distances in accordance with calibers of a bullet and the kinds of bullet. With this, one dot sight or optical sight can be mounted to firearms using bullets different in the trajectory or firearms different in a caliber from one another, thereby enhancing equipment use efficiency.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2011Publication date: September 27, 2012Inventors: Dong Hee Lee, Bo Sun Jeung, In Jung