Patents Assigned to B. E. Meyers & Co., Inc.
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Publication number: 20230228531Abstract: A modular illumination and aiming apparatus, a preferred embodiment of which includes an optical head module, mounting module, and an end cap module. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be quickly and intuitively adjusted by a user in response to changing target and environmental conditions. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be ergonomically supportive such that a user may maintain a consistent firing grip while activating the illumination and aiming functions. The optical head module is configured to allow the user to change radiation types by adjusting an end cap. The alignment mechanism in the optical head module for the radiation source and optics is configured to provide a robust and zero-play optical mount in order to resist recoil and general physical shock.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2023Publication date: July 20, 2023Applicant: B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc.Inventors: Alexander BIGBY, Thomas ALLDREDGE, Matthew MEYERS
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Patent number: 11629935Abstract: A modular illumination and aiming apparatus, a preferred embodiment of which includes an optical head module, mounting module, and an end cap module. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be quickly and intuitively adjusted by a user in response to changing target and environmental conditions. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be ergonomically supportive such that a user may maintain a consistent firing grip while activating the illumination and aiming functions. The optical head module is configured to allow the user to change radiation types by adjusting an end cap. The alignment mechanism in the optical head module for the radiation source and optics is configured to provide a robust and zero-play optical mount in order to resist recoil and general physical shock.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2021Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: B.E. MEYERS & CO., INC.Inventors: Alexander Bigby, Thomas Alldredge, Matthew Meyers
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Publication number: 20210356234Abstract: A modular illumination and aiming apparatus, a preferred embodiment of which includes an optical head module, mounting module, and an end cap module. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be quickly and intuitively adjusted by a user in response to changing target and environmental conditions. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be ergonomically supportive such that a user may maintain a consistent firing grip while activating the illumination and aiming functions. The optical head module is configured to allow the user to change radiation types by adjusting an end cap. The alignment mechanism in the optical head module for the radiation source and optics is configured to provide a robust and zero-play optical mount in order to resist recoil and general physical shock.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2021Publication date: November 18, 2021Applicant: B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc.Inventors: Alexander Bigby, Thomas Alldredge, Matthew Meyers
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Patent number: 11105590Abstract: A modular illumination and aiming apparatus, a preferred embodiment of which includes an optical head module, mounting module, and an end cap module. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be quickly and intuitively adjusted by a user in response to changing target and environmental conditions. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be ergonomically supportive such that a user may maintain a consistent firing grip while activating the illumination and aiming functions. The optical head module is configured to allow the user to change radiation types by adjusting an end cap. The alignment mechanism in the optical head module for the radiation source and optics is configured to provide a robust and zero-play optical mount in order to resist recoil and general physical shock.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2020Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: B.E. MEYERS & CO., INC.Inventors: Alexander Bigby, Thomas Alldredge, Matthew Meyers
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Publication number: 20200378726Abstract: A modular illumination and aiming apparatus, a preferred embodiment of which includes an optical head module, mounting module, and an end cap module. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be quickly and intuitively adjusted by a user in response to changing target and environmental conditions. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be ergonomically supportive such that a user may maintain a consistent firing grip while activating the illumination and aiming functions. The optical head module is configured to allow the user to change radiation types by adjusting an end cap. The alignment mechanism in the optical head module for the radiation source and optics is configured to provide a robust and zero-play optical mount in order to resist recoil and general physical shock.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2020Publication date: December 3, 2020Applicant: B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc.Inventors: Alexander Bigby, Thomas Alldredge, Matthew Meyers
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Patent number: 10788292Abstract: An accessory mounting system offering quick disconnect and true return-to-zero reattach is described. The mounting system includes a base, which is attached to the host platform, and a top mount onto which one or more accessories can be mounted. The base may be installed with a friction clamp and can remain attached to the host platform while the top mount can be removed and returned while keeping all optics and lasers mounted. The coupling of the base and top mount can provide sufficient precision such that the mounting system can retain zero upon reattach. The top mount may include one or more rail segments, which can enable the mounting of a laser system in conjunction with a top mounted optic, even when the firearm is used in conjunction with a gun shield.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2018Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: B.E. MEYERS & CO., INC.Inventors: Thomas Alldredge, Alexander Bigby
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Patent number: 10782100Abstract: A modular illumination and aiming apparatus, a preferred embodiment of which includes an optical head module, mounting module, and an end cap module. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be quickly and intuitively adjusted by a user in response to changing target and environmental conditions. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be ergonomically supportive such that a user may maintain a consistent firing grip while activating the illumination and aiming functions. The optical head module is configured to allow the user to change radiation types by adjusting an end cap. The alignment mechanism in the optical head module for the radiation source and optics is configured to provide a robust and zero-play optical mount in order to resist recoil and general physical shock.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2019Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: B.E. MEYERS & CO., INC.Inventors: Alexander Bigby, Thomas Alldredge, Matthew Meyers
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Publication number: 20190339043Abstract: A modular illumination and aiming apparatus, a preferred embodiment of which includes an optical head module, mounting module, and an end cap module. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be quickly and intuitively adjusted by a user in response to changing target and environmental conditions. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be ergonomically supportive such that a user may maintain a consistent firing grip while activating the illumination and aiming functions. The optical head module is configured to allow the user to change radiation types by adjusting an end cap. The alignment mechanism in the optical head module for the radiation source and optics is configured to provide a robust and zero-play optical mount in order to resist recoil and general physical shock.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2019Publication date: November 7, 2019Applicant: B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc.Inventors: Alexander Bigby, Thomas Alldredge, Matthew Meyers
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Patent number: 10386160Abstract: A modular illumination and aiming apparatus, a preferred embodiment of which includes an optical head module, mounting module, and an end cap module. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be quickly and intuitively adjusted by a user in response to changing target and environmental conditions. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be ergonomically supportive such that a user may maintain a consistent firing grip while activating the illumination and aiming functions. The optical head module is configured to allow the user to change radiation types by adjusting a cap. The alignment mechanism in the optical head module for the radiation source and optics is configured to provide a robust and zero-play optical mount in order to resist recoil and general physical shock.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2016Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: B.E. MEYERS & CO., INC.Inventors: Alexander Bigby, Thomas Alldredge, Matthew Meyers
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Publication number: 20160341521Abstract: A modular illumination and aiming apparatus, a preferred embodiment of which includes an optical head module, mounting module, and an end cap module. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be quickly and intuitively adjusted by a user in response to changing target and environmental conditions. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be ergonomically supportive such that a user may maintain a consistent firing grip while activating the illumination and aiming functions. The optical head module is configured to allow the user to change radiation types by adjusting a cap. The alignment mechanism in the optical head module for the radiation source and optics is configured to provide a robust and zero-play optical mount in order to resist recoil and general physical shock.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Applicant: B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc.Inventors: Alexander Bigby, Thomas Alldredge, Matthew Meyers
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Publication number: 20130112879Abstract: A laser imaging system comprises a laser pointer capable of irradiating a target with energy from the laser, a filter configured to pass reflected laser radiation reflected from a target and block radiation emitted from one or more objects in the target environment, and a laser viewer capable of processing the radiation passed by the filter and generating a corresponding image.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc.Inventor: B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc.
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Patent number: 8408745Abstract: Systems and methods that incorporate a variable liquid lens are disclosed. In at least some embodiments, a light projecting system includes a light source, and a light processing assembly configured to receive a light beam from the light source and to project an output field. The light processing assembly includes at least one liquid lens configured to controllably process the light beam such that the output field is variable between a relatively-broader illuminating field and a relatively-narrower targeting field. In some embodiments, a controller may controllably adjust the at least one liquid lens to alternately provide the illuminating field and the targeting field, and may controllably adjust at least one dwell time to adjust a brightness of at least one of the illuminating and targeting fields, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2010Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: B.E. Meyers & Co. Inc.Inventors: Mark Cameron, Thomas R. Luce
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Patent number: 8203698Abstract: Control modules for automatically adjusting a laser output based on a range to an object detected within a field of view are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2008Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: B.E. Meyers & Co. Inc.Inventors: Brad E. Meyers, David C. Shannon, Scott Straka
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Patent number: 7936511Abstract: Dual-function laser systems and methods are disclosed. In one implementation, an apparatus includes a laser source configured to emit a beam; an optical element spaced apart from the laser source; and a diffractive element positioned to diffract the beam to provide a diffracted beam to the optical element such that the optical element refracts the diffracted beam to form an approximately collimated central portion and a diverging outer portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2008Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: B.E. Meyers & Co., IncInventors: Brad E. Meyers, David C. Shannon, Miles F. Elledge
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Publication number: 20090219961Abstract: Laser systems and methods having an ability to automatically adjust a laser output based on one or more of a state of an object detected within a field of view and a motion of the laser system are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2008Publication date: September 3, 2009Applicant: B.E. MEYERS & CO., INC.Inventors: Brad E. Meyers, David C. Shannon, Scott Straka
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Publication number: 20090207467Abstract: Dual-function laser systems and methods are disclosed. In one implementation, an apparatus includes a laser source configured to emit a beam; an optical element spaced apart from the laser source; and a diffractive element positioned to diffract the beam to provide a diffracted beam to the optical element such that the optical element refracts the diffracted beam to form an approximately collimated central portion and a diverging outer portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2008Publication date: August 20, 2009Applicant: B.E. MEYERS & CO., INC.Inventors: Brad E. Meyers, David C. Shannon, Miles F. Elledge
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Patent number: 6714564Abstract: The invention is a dual function laser device for use in night vision systems. The invention uses lenses to cause one portion of a laser beam to converge to a target point and another portion of the beam to diverge. The divergent portion is variable in size and illuminates a viewable area around the target point. Rather than use two lasers to create an illuminated view area around an illuminated target point, the invention uses a combination of a lens and a sub-aperture lens arrangement to create two illuminations from a single laser.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2000Date of Patent: March 30, 2004Assignee: B. E. Meyers & Co., Inc.Inventor: Brad E. Meyers
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Patent number: D822143Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2017Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: B.E. MEYERS & CO., INC.Inventors: Thomas Alldredge, Alexander Bigby
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Patent number: D828481Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2017Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: B.E. MEYERS & CO., INC.Inventors: Thomas Alldredge, Alexander Bigby
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Patent number: D828482Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2017Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: B.E. MEYERS & CO., INC.Inventors: Thomas Alldredge, Alexander Bigby