Abstract: A sight viewing apparatus (10) is disclosed in the preferred form including an extruded tubular portion (12) slideably received on an extruded body portion (56). A lens (36) is captured by first and second extruded collars (42, 44) slideably received within the tubular portion (12). A light bulb (146), spring (148), battery (152), and bolt (154) are received in a first bore (142) in the body portion (56). Light from the enclosed bulb (146) passes through a second bore (144) formed in the body portion (56) and intersecting with the first bore (142) and through removed portions (54, 156) formed in the collar (42) and the tubular portion (12). A lens assembly (96) is attached to a slide (110) by a bolt (106) and dowel pin (108) to allow lateral or windage positioning relative to the front lens (36), and the slide (110) is adjustably positionable on an angular surface (88) to allow elevational positioning relative to the front lens (36).

Abstract: A mounting device (160) is disclosed including a dove tail groove (184) formed in a bevel surface (168) for slideable receipt on the sight ramp (162) of a slug barrel shotgun. The ramp (162) is captured by collapsing a pinch slit (186) formed in the groove (184). Further, the mounting device (160) is canted by a bolt (190) threadably received in the device (160) and which abuts with the shotgun barrel adjacent the sight ramp (162).

Abstract: A viewing and sighting apparatus is disclosed in its preferred form utilizing a self-luminous lighting material marked on and within clear see-through lenses and may be provided with an electronically lit light source. The sighting device is characterized by a see-through tubular structure with a front clear lens having a cross-like image marked through its center and a rear clear lens having a circle-like image marked in its center. This sighting device is affixed with a means of adjusting the position of the rear circle image in its relationship to the center of the front cross and a means to mount on various weapons of use. The viewing and sighting apparatus may be used to isolate a target area and aim and direct projectile impace to a specific target within the isolated target area and may be further used in darkened conditions.

Abstract: Preferred forms of viewing apparatus according to the teachings of the present invention are shown as including an enclosed and elongated see-through passage having a hooded front opening. The rear end of the enclosed and elongated see-through passage includes a visually opaque annular perimeter portion extending around a rear opening of a size smaller than the front opening. The effect of the passage, the size relationships of the front and rear openings, and the annular perimeter portion is to separate the targeted object from its immediate surroundings and to create a visual window effect rather than a tunnel effect. In its most preferred form, the passage has a constant size throughout its length and the annular perimeter portion extends radially into the passage. The viewing apparatus includes a camouflage cover which can be removably secured thereto and a range finder on the annular perimeter portion for judging distances to the targeted object.

Abstract: A viewing apparatus for the purpose of separating a particular view from its surroundings and for the purpose of identifying the distance of the viewed object is disclosed. A viewing apparatus that attaches to and is used in conjunction with firearms weaponry is disclosed. The apparatus is characterized by an enclosed and elongated see through hooded opening attached directly to said firearms weaponry and is used to direct and aid open sight viewing of a distant object by blocking out immediate surroundings and thereby separating the view of said object from its immediate surroundings. The apparatus is affixed with a calibrated scale designed to measure distance of a distant object according to its height. The apparatus can be affixed with additional apparatus for precise windage and elevation adjustment.

Abstract: A mounting device for the purpose of mounting various sighting apparatus on the raised vented rib of shotguns and various other weapons is disclosed. A mounting device that attaches to any suspended rail is disclosed. The device is characterized by a channeled piece of material designed to customly accept a flat plate of material within the inner surface walls of the extending arms of said channel and connected together by screws through mating holes to create a clamp-like device when the flat plate of material is placed beneath the suspended rail and the channel piece is placed on top of the suspended rail and mated to the flat plate and drawn together with screws to create a mounting surface on top of the suspended rail for use with various sighting apparatus. The device is affixed with centering and alignment means and braces that allow for adjusting to the various distances between the suspending posts of the rail, for stabilizing and for recoil absorption.

Abstract: Apparatus for heating and for maintaining temperatures in storage batteries is shown in the preferred forms of the present invention as including a T-shaped insulation blanket, a thermal cap, a thermally insulating mat, and a battery heater. The battery heater is secured to the battery by generally Z-shaped hangers and a securement strap and includes a heat exchanger connected to the cooling system of the vehicle. The heat exchanger is enclosed by a back cover telescopically received in a unit base. Ribs on the back cover and unit base create air buffers to reduce heat transfer to the battery. The thermally insulating mat is formed of a sheet having integral ribs and is of a size smaller than the bottom of the battery such that the bottom edges of the battery trap air between the ribs and beneath the storage battery to form an air barrier.

Abstract: Preferred forms of viewing apparatus according to the teachings of the present invention are shown as including an enclosed and elongated see-through passage having a hooded front opening. The rear end of the enclosed and elongated see-through passage includes a visually opaque annular perimeter portion extending around a rear opening of a size smaller than the front opening. The effect of the passage, the size relationships of the front and rear openings, and the annular perimeter portion is to separate the targeted object from its immediate surroundings and to create a visual window effect rather than a tunnel effect. In its most preferred form, the passage has a constant size throughout its length and the annular perimeter portion extends radially into the passage. The viewing apparatus includes a camouflage cover which can be removably secured thereto and a range finder on the annular perimeter portion for judging distances to the targeted object.

Abstract: A viewing apparatus for the purpose of separating a particular view from its surroundings and for the purpose of identifying the distance of the viewed object is disclosed. A viewing apparatus that attaches to and is used in conjunction with firearms weaponry is disclosed. The apparatus is characterized by an enclosed and elongated see through hooded opening attached directly to said firearms weaponry and is used to direct and aid open sight viewing of a distant object by blocking out immediate surroundings and thereby separating the view of said object from its immediate surroundings. The apparatus is affixed with a calibrates scale designed to measure distance of a distant object according to its height. The apparatus can be affixed with additional apparatus for precise windage and elevation adjustment.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a storage battery heat maintenance unit which in the preferred embodiment comprises an adaptor post, U-tube heating coil and cap which mount over at least one terminal post of a standard electric storage battery of the type generally used in automotive vehicles. The U-tube heating coil is connected to the liquid cooling system of the vehicle's engine thereby circulating coolant about the terminal post. Heat is thereby conducted through the U-tube heating coil, the adaptor post and through the terminal post into the storage battery. In this way the internal temperature of the storage battery is raised to high efficiency operating temperatures under cold weather conditions.