Through The Bore Type (i.e., Insertable Into Firing Chamber) Patents (Class 42/116)
  • Patent number: 11162761
    Abstract: An adjustable laser sight is described to be utilized with a firearm and a select ammunition having a known trajectory. The sight has an outer housing and a movable laser diode. The sight also includes a vertical adjuster for varying the vertical angle of the diode. The vertical adjuster has a turret with a series of detent holes therein which mesh with a spring biased detent. The turret detent holes are unevenly spaced from each other, with the spacing increasing between each successive pair of turret detent holes. Each turret detent hole is associated with a progressively increasing incremental target distance mark on the turret. A first bushing is rotatably coupled to the turret and is rotatably coupled to a second bushing with camming members. The second bushing also has an internally threaded adjustment screw therein for even adjustment of the laser diode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Inventors: Keith Oliver, Zhou Wangxi, Huang Shaqing
  • Patent number: 10948715
    Abstract: A camera system for providing multispectral imaging of an object, the camera system having a longitudinal axis. The camera system comprises a quasi-collimating lens capable of receiving light from the object and separating wavelengths of the light. Each wavelength is projected to one of a plurality of intermediate image locations which are separated along the longitudinal axis. The system also comprises an achromatic imaging lens to receive the projected wavelengths of light from the quasi-collimating lens, and a pixelated detector positioned to receive the light from the achromatic imaging lens. The achromatic imaging lens and the pixelated detector are movable relative to one another in the direction of the longitudinal axis. The system is configured such that the projected wavelengths of light each form a corresponding image, the images formed on the detector when different distances within the range are achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: Hellman Optics, LLC
    Inventor: Brandon Hellman
  • Patent number: 10890416
    Abstract: A firearm training tool having a shot indicating system configured to provide a training rifle with a shot indicating laser activated by pressing a trigger rearward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Hughes, Jack Kettlestrings, Gregory Davis, Britt Lentz
  • Patent number: 10466012
    Abstract: A multi-function dry fire training device to be inserted into the chamber of a firearm, which comprises an illuminator for emitting, upon receiving a command from a controller, a beam of visible or invisible illumination from the barrel of the firearm, the beam being parallel to its central axis; a controller for controlling the functionality of the device including illumination of the illuminator, in response to activation of the firearm trigger; an actuator, being electrically connected to the controller, for activating the controller whenever being struck by the firearm striker and a power source for providing DC power to the controller and illuminator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Inventor: Oren Louis Uhr
  • Patent number: 10238900
    Abstract: A tool for aiming a nozzle assembly having a fluid outlet and a cap is provided. The tool includes a housing defining a bore. The bore has a side wall radially disposed about an axis. The tool also includes a laser assembly including a laser emission source configured to produce a light beam collinear with the axis of the housing. The laser assembly also includes a power supply. The tool further includes at least one of a switch and an electrical contact provided within the housing and adapted to be in electrical communication with the power supply and the laser emission source based on a contact with the nozzle assembly. The tool is installed on the nozzle assembly such that the bore is adapted for placement about an outer surface of the nozzle assembly so that the fluid outlet is substantially concentric about the axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Christian Rath, Austin Joseph Schmidt
  • Patent number: 9746272
    Abstract: A muzzle flash from firing a live ammunition round from an actual machine gun is stimulated in an imitation machine gun by locating a LED light source within a flash suppressor attached to a muzzle end of a barrel of the imitation machine gun. When energized, the light source emits a burst of light through vents in the flash suppressor. A plurality of LEDs create the burst of light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Pathfinder Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Lowrance, C. Ross Cohlmia
  • Patent number: 9533221
    Abstract: A videogame controller device with a videogame controller housing, the housing having a firearm accessory exterior contour one or more firearm mounts on the videogame controller housing, the one or more mounts for connecting the videogame controller housing to a firearm; and a trigger switch jack for operating a button to simulate firing in a videogame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Inventor: Ryan Welch
  • Patent number: 9335125
    Abstract: A universal marksmanship training system is disclosed herein configured to utilize a display device comprising a graphic display. A software application may also be provided. The software application is often configured to display a virtual target on the graphic display. A chamber insert may be utilized, the chamber insert configured to be positioned with the firing chamber of a firearm to be zeroed, wherein the chamber insert interacts with the software application to determine alignment of a bore of the firearm to a bore alignment point on the graphic display. In one form, the display device displays a sight target on the graphic display wherein the sight target is visually perceived by a marksman, and is offset from the bore alignment point by a offset distance. In one form, the software application calculates the sight target relative to the bore alignment point of the firearm given a set of condition variables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Inventor: Selso Tello
  • Patent number: 9303941
    Abstract: A laser training shooting device adaptable for use in varying caliber barrels of a firearm insertable in said barrels simulating firing of the firearm without actuation of a trigger or a firing pin of the firearm. The laser device consisting of: a laser module composed of a transmitting assembly and optics package; a spud adapter in communication with the laser module, said spud adapter having contact beads for frictional engagement and alignment within said firearm barrel; and, an electrical lead having a means of attachment at a first end to the laser module and a micro-switch disposed within a trigger ring or a trigger hook at a second end positioned at the trigger of said firearm. The laser device being activated by pressing the micro-switch causing the emission of a laser light from the laser module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Inventor: Robert Louis Foege
  • Patent number: 9243860
    Abstract: A laser training shooting device adaptable for use in varying caliber barrels of a firearm insertable in said barrels simulating firing of the firearm without actuation of a trigger or a firing pin of the firearm. The laser device consisting of: a laser module composed of a transmitting assembly and optics package; a spud adapter in communication with the laser module, said spud adapter having contact beads for frictional engagement and alignment within said firearm barrel; and, an electrical lead having a means of attachment at a first end to the laser module and a micro-switch disposed within a trigger ring or a trigger hook at a second end positioned at the trigger of said firearm. The laser device being activated by pressing the micro-switch causing the emission of a laser light from the laser module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Inventor: Robert Louis Foege
  • Patent number: 8938904
    Abstract: A bore sight (10) is provided that can be used with many calibers of firearms (12) to align optical devices such as rifle scopes. The bore sight (10) has a housing (22) with a spring loaded arbor (26) extending from one end thereof. The arbor (26) has a tapered face (32) varying in diameter in a range including popular calibers, such as .17 to .50 caliber. The arbor (26) is inserted in the end (20) of the barrel (18) as far as the caliber of the barrel (18) permits. The arbor (26) then starts retracting into the housing (22) against the spring force to allow the magnetic alignment face (24) of the housing to move into contact with the end (20) of the barrel to align the bore sight (10) with the centerline of the bore (16). A laser (30) on the bore sight (10) then projects a laser beam aligned with the bore centerline, allowing alignment of the optical device. Bore sight (100) forms a second embodiment and does not have an arbor (26).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Sellmark Corporation
    Inventors: James J. Sellers, William K. Mellon, Li Daohai
  • Patent number: 8833994
    Abstract: A light pointer (e.g., laser pointer) comprises an optical fiber light source. Optionally, the output beam provided by the pointer may be adjustable from small output angles (substantially collimated beam, “spot” mode to larger output angles providing “flood” illumination. The light pointer may emit infrared light, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Laser Devices, Inc.
    Inventor: Adam Nemeyer
  • Patent number: 8695266
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for aiding in the alignment of a scope of a firearm. The apparatus includes a light generation device and a level indicator. The light generation device is attachable to the firearm and is for generating a reference beam. The reference beam may be a horizontal, vertical, or cross-hair line beam. When the level indicator indicates a level state, the reference beam generated by the light generation device is also level. Typically, the level reference beam is projected against a flat surface and is used as a reference to line up the crosshairs of a scope attached to the firearm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Inventors: Larry Moore, Randy Allen Hoff
  • Publication number: 20140033595
    Abstract: The present invention provides a partially-chamberable laser bore sight primarily for small caliber rimfire handguns and rifles of 0.17 and 0.22 caliber. The partially-chamberable laser bore sight has a chamberable generally cylindrical laser housing, which contains the laser diode and lens. A battery housing that is perpendicular to and rigidly joined to the cylindrical laser housing contains the electro-chemical cells that power the laser diode. For a preferred embodiment of the invention, the cylindrical laser housing, which is preferably made of brass, is inserted into a mold and the battery housing is injection molded around the cylindrical laser housing. An ON/OFF switch is also mounted on the battery housing. The chamberable cylindrical laser housing is inserted within the breech, or chamber, of the firearm. The battery housing, with its ON/OFF switch, protrudes from the breech opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Inventors: Pao Sheng Yang, Yong Ming Sui
  • Patent number: 8544203
    Abstract: A projectile cartridge device designed with internal sighting and aiming system, which incorporates and leverages electromagnetic radiation as the means for aiming the projectile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Dotshot Ammo, LLC
    Inventor: Charles Jerome Jackson
  • Patent number: 8484880
    Abstract: A bore sight (10) is provided that can be used with many calibers of firearms (12) to align optical devices such as rifle scopes. The bore sight (10) has a housing (22) with a spring loaded arbor (26) extending from one end thereof. The arbor (26) has a tapered face (32) varying in diameter in a range including popular calibers, such as .17 to .50 caliber. The arbor (26) is inserted in the end (20) of the barrel (18) as far as the caliber of the barrel (18) permits. The arbor (26) then starts retracting into the housing (22) against the spring force to allow the magnetic alignment face (24) of the housing to move into contact with the end (20) of the barrel to align the bore sight (10) and laser (30) with the bore (16).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Sellmark Corporation
    Inventors: James J. Sellers, William K. Mellon, Li Daohai
  • Patent number: 8443542
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for a firing pin sight system. At least one rearwardly facing sight is located at a rear contact surface of a firing pin of a firearm. The at least one rearwardly facing sight is viewable to a shooter from the rear of the firearm. The at least one rearwardly facing sight forms a high contrast surface (in respect the rear surface of the firearm) allowing the shooter to align the at least one rearwardly facing sight point with a target located in front of said firearm. An optical alignment signaling indicia indicates to the shooter when the aim line of the handgun is either off-sight alignment or on-sight alignment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Inventor: Shaun W. Galbraith
  • Patent number: 8245434
    Abstract: A system for achieving multi-axis angular alignment of devices includes a monolithic mount. The mount includes three sections arranged along a longitudinal axis. The first two sections are connected by two flexures that constrain the second section to rotate in relation to the first section in a first rotational degree of freedom. The second and third sections are connected by flexures that constrain the third section to rotate in relation to the second section in a second rotational degree of freedom. The first and second rotational degrees of freedom are different. Actuating screws contact bearing surfaces on the mount to actuate the rotations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Cubic Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin Hogg, Carlos Casteleiro
  • Publication number: 20120167440
    Abstract: A bore sight including a rear casing, a front casing sized to cooperatively engage the rear casing and define a first cavity and a separate second cavity, a laser disposed within the first cavity, and a battery in the second cavity. The bore sight further includes a switch selectively connecting the battery and the laser, an elongate mandrel releasably engaging the rear cavity, the mandrel having a free-end, a tapered seating collar having a through hole sized to receive a length of the mandrel, the seating collar being a separate components from the mandrel and the rear casing, wherein the seating collar can be formed of a different second material than the mandrel and the rear casing; and an adaptor releasably engaging a free end of the mandrel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: CROSMAN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Eric A. StPhillips, Russell D. Page, Kenneth A. Call, Edward G. Schultz, JR.
  • Patent number: 8186094
    Abstract: The combination of a firearm and a device for aligning an adjustable sight element of an open sight or telescopic sight is disclosed. The combination includes a firearm having a longitudinally extending barrel, a bore extending through the barrel and a longitudinally extending optical axis extending through the bore and an open or telescopic sight with an adjustment mechanism on the barrel of the firearm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Inventor: Adel A. H. H. A. AlKandari
  • Patent number: 8132354
    Abstract: A bore sight (10) is provided that can be used with many calibers of firearms (12) to align optical devices such as rifle scopes. The bore sight (10) has a housing (22) with a spring loaded arbor (26) extending from one end thereof. The arbor (26) has a tapered face (32) varying in diameter in a range including popular calibers, such as .17 to .50 caliber. The arbor (26) is inserted in the end (20) of the barrel (18) as far as the caliber of the barrel (18) permits. The arbor (26) then starts retracting into the housing (22) against a spring force to allow the magnetic alignment face (24) of the housing to move into contact with the end (20) of the barrel to align the bore sight (10) with the centerline of the bore (16). A laser (30) on the bore sight (10) then projects a laser beam aligned with the bore centerline, allowing alignment of the optical device. Bore sight (100) forms a second embodiment and does not have an arbor (26).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Sellmark Corporation
    Inventors: James J. Sellers, William K. Mellon, Li Daohai
  • Publication number: 20120042560
    Abstract: A projectile cartridge device designed with internal sighting and aiming system, which incorporates and leverages electromagnetic radiation as the means for aiming the projectile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2010
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventor: Charles Jerome Jackson
  • Publication number: 20110219658
    Abstract: The combination of a firearm and a device for aligning an adjustable sight element of an open sight or telescopic sight is disclosed. The combination includes a firearm having a longitudinally extending barrel, a bore extending through the barrel and a longitudinally extending optical axis extending through the bore and an open or telescopic sight with an adjustment mechanism on the barrel of the firearm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2010
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventor: Adel A.H.H.A. AlKandari
  • Patent number: 8015743
    Abstract: A system and method for mounting large caliber guns with a laser emitter is disclosed. The laser emitter mounting system includes an elongated tubular member for insertion into a gun chamber. The elongated tubular member is compressively secured within the gun bore. A mounting surface for a laser emitter and a breech assembly detachably engaged with the elongated tubular member by an anti-roll plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: American Apex Corporation
    Inventors: William R. Rhoades, Donn Gier
  • Patent number: 7905043
    Abstract: The boresight laser aiming system for firearms provides a laser aiming beam through the mechanical action (20), chamber, and barrel (36) of the operable firearm (10) and through a specially configured live rimfire cartridge within the chamber, enabling a marksman to place the laser upon the target and fire the weapon simultaneously. The laser device (12) may be installed concentrically with a light passage through the bolt (22), hammer, or other mechanism of the firearm, or may be offset with the light path guided by one or more reflective mirrors, prisms, etc. The firearm may comprise a rifle (10), semiautomatic pistol, revolver, etc. The live cartridge has concentric inner and outer tubes defining a toroidal explosive charge-containing chamber therebetween and a light passage through the innermost tube, and a bullet having a passage therethrough allowing light to pass through the live cartridge assembly when placed in the firearm chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Inventor: David K. Hopkins
  • Patent number: 7900391
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for traversing a barrel of a gun and disposing at a select position therein. The apparatus includes a bore-rider assembly and a sight-mount assembly. The bore-rider assembly enters a muzzle of the barrel, slides within a bore of the barrel, and anchors to the select position. The sight-mount assembly projects a line-of-sight from the select position to the muzzle. The bore-rider assembly includes a rod having wedges, first and second bore-riders with proximal and distal ends, a sleeve couple that joins at axial ends the bore-riders in tandem from their proximal ends. Each bore-rider has a rim at the distal end and an extension at the proximal end. The rim has an outer diameter adjustable by expansion. The sleeve couple joins in tandem at each axial end each bore-rider from the proximal end. The rod passes through each bore-rider and the couple. The rod includes first and second wedges that engage their corresponding bore-riders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: Matthew P. Mihelish
  • Patent number: 7870688
    Abstract: A clamping device for coupling optical devices in coaxial, tandem alignment includes a front clamp assembly that has elastically deformable split collar halves tightenable onto a front optical device by a screw tightenable into bores disposed transversely through a pair of arms extending radially from the split collar halves. A rear optical device support protrudes rearward from the front clamp assembly, and has a releasable fastener such as a screw or dovetail joint for supporting a rear optical device in coaxial alignment with the front optical device. Preferably, the arm is mounted to the front clamp assembly by means of a pivotable joint which is latchable in a first, rearward position, and a second, forward position in which the rear optical device is positioned along the side of the front optical device, so that the front device may be used independently of the rear device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Night Optics USA, Inc.
    Inventor: Vladimir Dasiukevich
  • Publication number: 20100011648
    Abstract: The boresight laser aiming system for firearms provides a laser aiming beam through the mechanical action (20), chamber, and barrel (36) of the operable firearm (10) and through a specially configured live rimfire cartridge within the chamber, enabling a marksman to place the laser upon the target and fire the weapon simultaneously. The laser device (12) may be installed concentrically with a light passage through the bolt (22), hammer, or other mechanism of the firearm, or may be offset with the light path guided by one or more reflective mirrors, prisms, etc. The firearm may comprise a rifle (10), semiautomatic pistol, revolver, etc. The live cartridge has concentric inner and outer tubes defining a toroidal explosive charge-containing chamber therebetween and a light passage through the innermost tube, and a bullet having a passage therethrough allowing light to pass through the live cartridge assembly when placed in the firearm chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventor: David K. Hopkins
  • Publication number: 20090188146
    Abstract: A rest for cleaning a rifle and for sighting a scope, a stock, and a bore of the rifle. The rest includes a base, a vise assembly, a fore-end support assembly, and an elevator assembly. The vise assembly adjusts for different-length rifles and clamps the stock of the rifle therein. The fore-end support assembly adjusts for the different-length rifles and supports the fore-end of the rifle thereon. The elevator assembly adjusts for the different-length rifles and supports the barrel of the rifle therein. The rest further includes a lapping tool, alignment tools, a stock alignment tool, a bore sighting tool, a centering tool, and a set of diopters. The lapping tool insures smoothness and proper interior profile of the mounting rings for a scope. The alignment tools insures that the scope fits properly without any binding or protrusions. The stock alignment tool lines up the stock of the gun so the gun is leveled. The bore sighting calibrates the scope. The centering tool cradles, centers, and supports the gun.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventor: Theodore J. Werner
  • Patent number: 7260911
    Abstract: A firearm bore sighting system is described for in-line muzzle loaders which include a breach plug, the bore sighting system rotating into the breach plug threads and which may include a stop to locate the bore sighting system relative to the breach.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Hunts, Inc.
    Inventor: Kelly J. Davis
  • Patent number: 7065917
    Abstract: A periscope device specifically adapted to fit in the breach of a firearm. Using a housing equipped with at least a pair of mirrors in parallel relation to one another, a user can look down the barrel of his or her firearm. This is especially useful for checking the barrel for obstructions and for initially bore sighting the firearm when conducting gun sight alignment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Inventor: Arne W. Lahti
  • Patent number: 6888455
    Abstract: A method of detecting a firearm shot includes providing a firearm shot detection system in a location where firearm shots are prone to occur; detecting with the firearm shot detection system a bang of a gunpowder explosion from the firearm shot; detecting with the firearm shot detection system a flash of exploding gases exiting a barrel of a firearm that fired the firearm shot; detecting with the firearm shot detection system a crack of a bullet breaking the sound barrier from the firearm shot; and initiating an alarm with the firearm shot detection system based on the detection of the bang of the gunpowder explosion from the firearm shot, the flash of exploding gases exiting the barrel of the firearm that fired the firearm shot, and the crack of the bullet breaking the sound barrier from the firearm shot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: Traptec Corporation
    Inventor: George H. Lerg
  • Patent number: 6742299
    Abstract: A device facilitates adjustment of a sight on each of a variety of firearms having different calibers by providing a visible mark on a target when the device is placed within a chamber of any of the firearms. The device includes a housing, and a laser module energizeable within the housing to produce the mark at a position along a laser axis extending through the firearm's barrel. An outer sleeve fits snugly around at least a portion of the housing, and has an external shape sized to fit snugly within a chamber of predetermined caliber for one of the firearms. A power supply situated either within the housing or within the sleeve electrically energizes the laser module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Strandstar Instruments, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Jan Strand
  • Patent number: 6622414
    Abstract: A laser bore sight (10) is disclosed hollow, outer housing (11) having an internally threaded, rear portion (14), and a threaded end cap (17) is sized and shaped to be threaded to the housing rear portion (14). The end cap (17) includes a threaded, tubular stem (18) having an annular rim (18′), an electrically insulative spacer (20) and a spring (21). The bore sight (10) also includes a laser diode (24), lens (25), a series of three batteries (26), an electrically conductive spring (27), and an electrical conductor. The end cap (17) is movable between an extended position with the spacer protruding from the end of the stem (18) and a retracted position with the spacer recessed within the stem so as to allow the battery to electrically contact the end cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Inventors: Keith Oliver, Chun T. Cheng
  • Patent number: 6606797
    Abstract: A laser sighting device for improving the overall targeting accuracy of the gun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Inventor: Roger A. Gandy
  • Patent number: 6499247
    Abstract: A method of adjustably positioning and attaching mounting rings to a firearm for subsequent attachment of an optical gun sight (telescopic sight) within the rings. Two separate beams of coherent or monochromatic light are utilized, both of which are directed onto a remote target. The first beam is created from a bore sighting assembly which directs its beam through the bore of the firearm. The second beam originates from a hollow cylindrical light source mounted within the rings, the outer diameter of the hollow cylinder being designed to mate within the actual mounting rings which are being positioned. With both beams simultaneously impinging upon the remote target, the user may then positionably adjust the rings retaining the second source of coherent light so that the user, with data on the ballistics of the ammunition to be used, may accurately pre-adjust the mounting rings on the firearm prior to mounting the scope within the mounting rings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Stoney Point Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas K. M. Peterson
  • Patent number: 6421947
    Abstract: A axis alignment device has been provided which permits a laser beam to be precisely aligned with a gun bore whose axis is being projected, for the purpose of aligning an optical sight. The axis alignment tool's onepiece body inherently improves the accuracy of the design, while being adaptable to mate with a large variety of gun bore sizes. The alignment device includes a universal seating mechanism for mounting in a muzzle. A bore adapter fits over one end of the one-piece body and is adjusted to snugly fit inside the bore. The alignment devices is designed to operate with an array of bore adapters, that fit a corresponding array of bore diameters. The alignment device also includes a rotary switch which acts as a battery housing, so that batteries can be changed without the disassembly of the alignment device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Assignee: Lyte Optronics, Inc.
    Inventor: Jerome Keith Fuller
  • Patent number: 6397509
    Abstract: A bore sighting apparatus is designed to releasably fit into the muzzle of the barrel of a firearm for use in bore sighting of the firearm. The bore sighter includes a housing for a collimated light source, such as a laser, with an aperture for projecting the collimated light from a first end. The second end of the housing is coupled to a down-tapered, conical section which terminates in its tip at an elongated cylindrical extension for insertion into the barrel of a firearm. The elongated extension has an external diameter which is less than the smallest caliber of firearm with which the device is to be used. An O-ring on the extension is designed to frictionally center the extension within the barrel. The device is inserted until interference with the down-tapered portion and the muzzle of the firearm occurs to center the device. Rare earth magnets are included in the down-tapered portion for holding the bore sighter firmly in the muzzle of the firearm while the bore sighting operation is effected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Inventor: F. Richard Langner
  • Patent number: 6389730
    Abstract: A firearm sighting aid device for making it easier and quicker to adjust the sights of a firearm. The firearm sighting aid device includes a housing having an open front end, an open back end, and a compartment disposed therein with the housing being adapted to be received in a chamber of a firearm; and also includes an endcap member being removably attached to the back end of the housing to essentially close the back end of the housing and to close access to the compartment; and further includes a light-emitting member securely disposed in the compartment near the front end of the housing and being adapted to emit a beam of light through the open front end of the housing and through a bore and out of a barrel of the firearm; and also includes energizing assembly for energizing the light-emitting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Inventor: Marlo D. Millard
  • Publication number: 20020026740
    Abstract: A method for boresighting of a designation system, including a tracker responsive to a detector with reference to an indicator, including the step of directing a beam of light at a target, using a light source, so that the beam of light is reflected from a spot on the target while a temperature of the spot remains substantially constant. The method further includes focusing at least part of the reflected light as an image on the detector and determining a misalignment of the indicator and the image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2000
    Publication date: March 7, 2002
    Applicant: STATE OF ISRAEL - MINISTRY OF DEFENSE, RAFAE - ARMAMENT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
    Inventors: Jonathan Greenfield, David Zarchi, Hai Pedut, Ram Lebber
  • Publication number: 20010042335
    Abstract: A device facilitates adjustment of a sight on each of a variety of firearms having different calibers by providing a visible mark on a target when the device is placed within a chamber of any of the firearms. The device includes a housing, and a laser module energizeable within the housing to produce the mark at a position along a laser axis extending through the firearm's barrel. An outer sleeve fits snugly around at least a portion of the housing, and has an external shape sized to fit snugly within a chamber of predetermined caliber for one of the firearms. A power supply situated either within the housing or within the sleeve electrically energizes the laser module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2001
    Publication date: November 22, 2001
    Inventor: Jan Strand
  • Patent number: 6295753
    Abstract: A laser precision bore sight assembly and method aligns a laser beam along the longitudinal axis of a gun barrel. At the proximate end of an elongated bore shaft is rotatably mounted a compressible barrel insert with a continuous outer surface which resiliently engages the inside wall of the gun barrel to coaxially align the longitudinal axis of the proximate end of the shaft with the longitudinal axis of the gun barrel. The exterior surface of an alignment cone is provided on the distal end of the bore shaft. A battery/switch housing, containing a switch assembly, cooperates with a laser housing assembly to provide an enclosure for a battery. A laser source in the laser housing assembly provides a laser beam in a direction coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the shaft. Matching threads provide for relative longitudinal movement such that a terminal of the battery engages the switch assembly to activate the laser source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2001
    Assignee: Laser Devices, Inc.
    Inventor: Heinz F. Thummel
  • Patent number: 6289624
    Abstract: A laser bore sight and method for a gun such as a rifle is provided which includes a mandrel with a laser affixed and an arbor for threadably receiving the mandrel. The arbor has a slotted conical well and a threaded shaft in communication therewith so that tightening the mandrel into the arbor will expand the outer diameter of the arbor to hold it firmly within the bore of the gun barrel while it is being sighted. To remove the laser bore sight the mandrel is rotated in an opposite direction and the arbor and mandrel are then easily removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: Hughes Product Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey T. Hughes, Christopher R. Rogers, Jimmy R. Saintsing, Gordon S. Severt
  • Patent number: 5685636
    Abstract: This invention provides a fixed or portable non-lethal laser security device and method for use of such device as a non-damaging weapon and security system to provides warning and visual impairment upon an intruder. At a predetermined laser wavelength and intensity, this invention utilizes laser light in the visible portion of the wavelength spectrum to create temporary visual impairment, hesitation, delay, distraction, and reductions in combat and functional effectiveness through the effects of glare, flashblind, and psychological impact. The preferred embodiment of the laser security device in the present invention involves the use of laser technology with a remotely operated security system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1997
    Assignee: Science and Engineering Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: John D. German
  • Patent number: 5529300
    Abstract: A baton-like device is provided with a hollow telescopic ram or bolt member which can be driven to extend out of a barrel or trunk portion of the baton. The driving force is produced by a source of gas under pressure, which in preferred embodiments, takes the form of explosive cartridges and which can be repeatedly and automatically operated in a manner similar to an automatic shot gun. The force with which the ram is driven can be modulated using a pressure by-pass or by selection of the cartridges, or both. In order to reduce the risk of a fatal impact, the tip of the ram is provided with a blunt knob which can further include an inflatable cushion like member which is supplied with air or gas as the ram is displaced out of the barrel. The knob is removable allowing projectiles such as tranquilizer darts to be launched by loading the projectile into the hollow bolt and catapulting them towards a target or targets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1996
    Inventors: Richard K. Frazier, Arnold W. Trottier, Barry V. Davis
  • Patent number: 5388361
    Abstract: A nightstick and shell-firing device having a club portion and a handle portion. The club portion has an internal barrel, and the handle portion is movable to actuate a shell-firing mechanism contained within the handle portion. The shell-firing mechanism has a firing pin and trigger pivotally mounted to engage the firing pin, and a mechanical stop in the handle to pivotally release the trigger engagement when the handle is pulled rearwardly. A safety device that is quickly and easily manipulated is incorporated to prevent unintended firing of the shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1995
    Assignees: James E. Alexander, Richard B. Alexander, Robert W. Alexander
    Inventor: Thomas L. Farr
  • Patent number: 5364097
    Abstract: A police baton sidearm having a baton main body and a crosshandle which is ttached in a perpendicular manner to the baton main body at a position longitudinally displaced from the geometric center of the baton main body. The baton main body also houses a recessed trigger ahead of the crosshandle and means for launching a projectile. In order to achieve impact insensitivity a double action only firing mechanism is employed. The baton main body is constructed in two parts to accomodate breech loading and various connection schemes including interrupted and multilead threads on abutting portions of the baton main body. Guide rods or a hinge mechanism may be provided to accomodate one-handed loading. The police baton sidearm may also be equipped with gunsights and a laser pointing device for improving the accuracy of the user's aim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1994
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: David Lyon
  • Patent number: 5361524
    Abstract: A gas powered weapon including a housing for holding a pressurized gas cartridge and a projectile. A hammer mechanism is utilized to drive the cartridge into a stationary firing pin to cause the discharge of the cartridge thus providing a pulse of pressurized gas to shoot a projectile outwardly. A gas seal is disposed adjacent the firing pin to prevent back pressure behind the cartridge, whereby maximum gas pressure is available to shoot the projectile. The gas seal is located away from the non-firing position of the cartridge, such that the gas seal does not impede the motion of the cartridge when the device is fired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1994
    Inventors: Robert R. Karkau, Marc S. Wortz, Michael D. Conner
  • Patent number: 5085433
    Abstract: An auxiliary folding handle for a police baton, club or tactical firearm is described. The auxiliary folding handle includes a mechanism allowing the handle to fold along side the shaft of the baton, club or firearm when the handle is not in use. The handle may be rotated perpendicularly to a position which allows the handle to be releasibly locked in place for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1992
    Assignee: Armament Systems & Procedures, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin L. Parsons
  • Patent number: RE40429
    Abstract: A laser bore sight (10) is disclosed hollow, outer housing (11) having an internally threaded, rear portion (14), and a threaded end cap (17) is sized and shaped to be threaded to the housing rear portion (14). The end cap (17) includes a threaded, tubular stem (18) having an annular rim (18?), an electrically insulative spacer (20) and a spring (21). The bore sight (10) also includes a laser diode (24), lens (25), a series of three batteries (26), an electrically conductive spring (27), and an electrical conductor. The end cap (17) is movable between an extended position with the spacer protruding from the end of the stem (18) and a retracted position with the spacer recessed within the stem so as to allow the battery to electrically contact the end cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Inventors: Keith Oliver, Chung T. Cheng