Patents by Inventor Jeff Hoblitt

Jeff Hoblitt has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Reusable laser sighting device adapter for rocket launcher
    Patent number: 9404711
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are reusable adapters for sighting devices for rocket launchers and other large weapons, particularly mounting adapters for reusable sighting devices that allow retrofitting of existing weapons inventory. Some embodiments include an adapter that includes a laser sighting device mount coupled to a mounting bracket, wherein the mounting bracket is configured to register to and align with one or more housing features of the rocket launcher. In various embodiments, the adapter also includes a strap member configured to secure and immobilize the adapter in position on the rocket launcher. In various embodiments, the laser sighting device mount may be factory calibrated with respect to the adapter, and therefore once the adapter has been mounted on the rocket launcher, no field calibrations of the laser sighting device are necessary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Crimson Trace Corporation
    Inventors: Scott Hartley, James McDonald, Dale Suzuki, Dee Swartz, Jeff Hoblitt
  • REUSABLE LASER SIGHTING DEVICE ADAPTER FOR ROCKET LAUNCHER
    Publication number: 20160209174
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are reusable adapters for sighting devices for rocket launchers and other large weapons, particularly mounting adapters for reusable sighting devices that allow retrofitting of existing weapons inventory. Some embodiments include an adapter that includes a laser sighting device mount coupled to a mounting bracket, wherein the mounting bracket is configured to register to and align with one or more housing features of the rocket launcher. In various embodiments, the adapter also includes a strap member configured to secure and immobilize the adapter in position on the rocket launcher. In various embodiments, the laser sighting device mount may be factory calibrated with respect to the adapter, and therefore once the adapter has been mounted on the rocket launcher, no field calibrations of the laser sighting device are necessary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2013
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: CRIMSON TRACE INC.
    Inventors: Scott Hartley, James McDonald, Dale Suzuki, Dee Swartz, Jeff Hoblitt