Patents Assigned to Tru-Glo, Inc.
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Patent number: 6817105Abstract: A sight pin assembly for an archery bow sight having a shaft portion and a base portion. The base portion is adapted to engage a pin holder on the bow, and has an elongate fiber-receiving aperture therein. The light-gathering optical fiber is engaged by the shaft of the sight pin and has one end closely received in the fiber-receiving aperture. The base portion has a bore which contains a light emitting member. The member is adjacent to the light-gathering fiber.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2001Date of Patent: November 16, 2004Assignee: Tru-Glo, Inc.Inventor: Paul M. LoRocco
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Patent number: 6634111Abstract: A multiple range sight for an archery bow having at least a first and a second aiming indicia. The aiming indica include a proximal end of a light-gathering optical fiber, wherein light is emitted from the proximal end. Further a holder supports the aiming indicia and is attachable to the archery bow. The first aiming indicia is provided for sighting a target at a first range. The second aiming indicia is provided for sighting a target at a second range. An area of the first aiming indica directly visible to an archer when sighting the target is sized in inverse relation to the length of the range such that the aiming indicia does not obscure the target. An area of the second aiming indicia directly visible to an archer when sighting the target is sized in inverse relation to the length of the range, and is of a different size than the area of the first aiming indicia.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2001Date of Patent: October 21, 2003Assignee: Tru-Glo, Inc.Inventor: Paul M. LoRocco
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Patent number: 6477778Abstract: A variety of sighting device embodiments for use on projectile type weapons including a scope type sight for archery and barrel supporting sights for guns. Some sights utilize a predetermined length of a light gathering flourescent fiber having a distal end at which gathered light is focused. The fiber or fibers are arranged in various configurations and/or pairs in predetermined relations for exposing the ends in a sighting plane visible to the user of the weapon.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 1998Date of Patent: November 12, 2002Assignee: Tru-Glo, Inc.Inventor: Paul M. Lorocco
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Patent number: 6421946Abstract: An inner sleeve is pressed, when installed on a weapon, between a feature of the weapon such as a rib, rail, or barrel, and an outer sleeve. An aiming indicia is mounted on the outer sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2000Date of Patent: July 23, 2002Assignee: Tru-Glo, Inc.Inventor: Paul M. LoRocco
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Publication number: 20020073560Abstract: A sight pin assembly for an archery bow sight having a shaft portion and a base portion. The base portion is adapted to engage a pin holder on the bow, and has an elongate fiber-receiving aperture therein. The light-gathering optical fiber is engaged by the shaft of the sight pin and has one end closely received in the fiber-receiving aperture. The base portion has a bore which contains a light emitting member. The member is adjacent to the light-gathering fiber.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2001Publication date: June 20, 2002Applicant: Tru-Glo, Inc.Inventor: Paul M. LoRocco
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Publication number: 20020042999Abstract: A multiple range sight for an archery bow having at least a first and a second aiming indicia. The aiming indica include a proximal end of a light-gathering optical fiber, wherein light is emitted from the proximal end. Further a holder supports the aiming indicia and is attachable to the archery bow. The first aiming indicia is provided for sighting a target at a first range. The second aiming indicia is provided for sighting a target at a second range. An area of the first aiming indica directly visible to an archer when sighting the target is sized in inverse relation to the length of the range such that the aiming indicia does not obscure the target. An area of the second aiming indicia directly visible to an archer when sighting the target is sized in inverse relation to the length of the range, and is of a different size than the area of the first aiming indicia.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2001Publication date: April 18, 2002Applicant: Tru-Glo, Inc.Inventor: Paul M. Lorocco
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Patent number: 6360472Abstract: A phosphorescent or light-reflective member is disposed on a holder supporting an elongated light-gathering optical fiber formed of a light-gathering fluorescent plastic material. The sight is adaptable for use on rifles, handguns, bows, and other weapons requiring an aiming indicia. The light-gathering fluorescent optical provides a brilliant dot that is readily identifiable under bright light conditions, and the phosphorescent or light-reflecting member provides a supplemental light source which serves to provide an illuminated dot under low-light or dark conditions. The sight 10 effectively solves the problem of providing electrically-powered light sources for illumination of the aiming indicia under low light or dark conditions, or the requirement to precisely align the fiber or hollow tube with a light source disposed at the distal end of the fiber or tube spaced from the viewing end of the fiber or tube.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2000Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Assignee: Tru-Glo, Inc.Inventor: Paul M Lorocco
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Patent number: 6216352Abstract: A phosphorescent or light-reflective member is disposed on a holder supporting an elongated light-gathering optical fiber formed of a light-gathering plastic material. The sight is adaptable for use on rifles, handguns, bows, and other weapons requiring an aiming indicia. The light-gathering optical fiber provides a brilliant dot that is readily identifiable under bright light conditions, and the phosphorescent or light-reflecting member provides a supplemental light source which serves to provide an illuminated dot under low-light or dark conditions. The sight 10 effectively solves the problem of providing electrically-powered light sources for illumination of the aiming indicia under low light or dark conditions, or the requirement to precisely align the fiber or hollow tube with a light source disposed at the distal end of the fiber or tube spaced from the viewing end of the fiber or tube.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2000Date of Patent: April 17, 2001Assignee: Tru-Glo, Inc.Inventor: Paul M Lorocco
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Patent number: 6122833Abstract: A phosphorescent or light-reflective member is disposed on a holder supporting an elongated light-gathering optical fiber formed of a light-gathering fluorescent plastic material. The sight is adaptable for use on rifles, handguns, bows, and other weapons requiring an aiming indicia. The light-gathering fluorescent optical provides a brilliant dot that is readily identifiable under bright light conditions, and the phosphorescent or light-reflecting member provides a supplemental light source which serves to provide an illuminated dot under low-light or dark conditions. The sight 10 effectively solves the problem of providing electrically-powered light sources for illumination of the aiming indicia under low light or dark conditions, or the requirement to precisely align the fiber or hollow tube with a light source disposed at the distal end of the fiber or tube spaced from the viewing end of the fiber or tube.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 1999Date of Patent: September 26, 2000Assignee: Tru-Glo, Inc.Inventor: Paul M Lorocco
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Patent number: 5956854Abstract: A phosphorescent or light-reflective member is disposed on a holder supporting an elongated light-gathering optical fiber formed of a light-gathering fluorescent plastic material. The sight is adaptable for use on rifles, handguns, bows, and other weapons requiring an aiming indicia. The light-gathering fluorescent optical provides a brilliant dot that is readily identifiable under bright light conditions, and the phosphorescent or light-reflecting member provides a supplemental light source which serves to provide an illuminated dot under low-light or dark conditions. The sight 10 effectively solves the problem of providing electrically-powered light sources for illumination of the aiming indicia under low light or dark conditions, or the requirement to precisely align the fiber or hollow tube with a light source disposed at the distal end of the fiber or tube spaced from the viewing end of the fiber or tube.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 1996Date of Patent: September 28, 1999Assignee: Tru-Glo, Inc.Inventor: Paul M. Lorocco
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Patent number: 5638604Abstract: A variety of sighting device embodiments for use on projectile type weapons including a scope type sight for archery and barrel supporting sights for guns. Some sights utilize a predetermined length of a light gathering flourescent fiber having a distal end at which gathered light is focused. The fiber or fibers are arranged in various configurations and/or pairs in predetermined relations for exposing the ends in a sighting plane visible to the user of the weapon.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 1995Date of Patent: June 17, 1997Assignee: Tru-Glo, Inc.Inventor: Paul M. Lorocco