Patents by Inventor Tim Lesser
Tim Lesser 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).
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Publication number: 20240272419Abstract: Various embodiments described herein may include one or more magnetic eyecups that both secure and align the optical axis of an input optical device (such as a smartphone camera) to an output optical device (such as binoculars, a spotting scope, rangefinders, a projectile weapon scope, or the like), through the use of magnets. Other embodiments may be disclosed and/or claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2024Publication date: August 15, 2024Inventors: Zachary M. BIRD, Tim LESSER
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Patent number: 9482489Abstract: A method for shooting a projectile weapon involves determining the inclination of a line of sight from a vantage point to a target and a line-of-sight range to the target, then predicting a trajectory parameter at the line-of-sight range, for a preselected projectile. Using the trajectory parameter, an equivalent horizontal range may then be determined, wherein the equivalent horizontal range is the range at which the trajectory parameter would be expected to occur if the projectile were shot from the vantage point toward a theoretical target located in a horizontal plane intersecting the vantage point. The equivalent horizontal range may be utilized to compensate for ballistic drop when shooting the projectile weapon. The method may be embodied in a handheld laser rangefinder including a memory for storing ballistic data. Systems for automatic hold over adjustment in a weapon aiming device are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2015Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: Leupold & Stevens, Inc.Inventors: Victoria J. Peters, Tim Lesser, Andrew W. York, Rick R. Regan
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Publication number: 20160178321Abstract: A method for shooting a projectile weapon involves determining the inclination of a line of sight from a vantage point to a target and a line-of-sight range to the target, then predicting a trajectory parameter at the line-of-sight range, for a preselected projectile. Using the trajectory parameter, an equivalent horizontal range may then be determined, wherein the equivalent horizontal range is the range at which the trajectory parameter would be expected to occur if the projectile were shot from the vantage point toward a theoretical target located in a horizontal plane intersecting the vantage point. The equivalent horizontal range may be utilized to compensate for ballistic drop when shooting the projectile weapon. The method may be embodied in a handheld laser rangefinder including a memory for storing ballistic data. Systems for automatic hold over adjustment in a weapon aiming device are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2015Publication date: June 23, 2016Inventors: Victoria J. Peters, Tim Lesser, Andrew W. York, Rick R. Regan
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Patent number: 8959823Abstract: A method for shooting a projectile weapon involves determining the inclination of a line of sight from a vantage point to a target and a line-of-sight range to the target, then predicting a trajectory parameter at the line-of-sight range, for a preselected projectile. Using the trajectory parameter, an equivalent horizontal range may then be determined, wherein the equivalent horizontal range is the range at which the trajectory parameter would be expected to occur if the projectile were shot from the vantage point toward a theoretical target located in a horizontal plane intersecting the vantage point. The equivalent horizontal range may be utilized to compensate for ballistic drop when shooting the projectile weapon. The method may be embodied in a handheld laser rangefinder including a memory for storing ballistic data. Systems for automatic hold over adjustment in a weapon aiming device are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2013Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Leupold & Stevens, Inc.Inventors: Victoria J. Peters, Tim Lesser, Andrew W. York, Rick R. Regan
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Publication number: 20150013206Abstract: A method for shooting a projectile weapon involves determining the inclination of a line of sight from a vantage point to a target and a line-of-sight range to the target, then predicting a trajectory parameter at the line-of-sight range, for a preselected projectile. Using the trajectory parameter, an equivalent horizontal range may then be determined, wherein the equivalent horizontal range is the range at which the trajectory parameter would be expected to occur if the projectile were shot from the vantage point toward a theoretical target located in a horizontal plane intersecting the vantage point. The equivalent horizontal range may be utilized to compensate for ballistic drop when shooting the projectile weapon. The method may be embodied in a handheld laser rangefinder including a memory for storing ballistic data. Systems for automatic hold over adjustment in a weapon aiming device are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2013Publication date: January 15, 2015Applicant: Leupold & Stevens, Inc.Inventors: Victoria J. Peters, Tim Lesser, Andrew W. York, Rick R. Regan
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Patent number: 8448372Abstract: A method for shooting a projectile weapon involves determining the inclination of a line of sight from a vantage point to a target and a line-of-sight range to the target, then predicting a trajectory parameter at the line-of-sight range, for a preselected projectile. Using the trajectory parameter, an equivalent horizontal range may then be determined, wherein the equivalent horizontal range is the range at which the trajectory parameter would be expected to occur if the projectile were shot from the vantage point toward a theoretical target located in a horizontal plane intersecting the vantage point. The equivalent horizontal range may be utilized to compensate for ballistic drop when shooting the projectile weapon. The method may be embodied in a handheld laser rangefinder including a memory for storing ballistic data. Systems for automatic hold over adjustment in a weapon aiming device are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2011Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Leupold & Stevens, Inc.Inventors: Victoria J. Peters, Tim Lesser, Andrew W. York, Rick R. Regan
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Patent number: 8286384Abstract: A method for aiming a projectile weapon may utilize an aiming device having a primary aiming mark adapted to be sighted-in at a first selected range and one or more secondary aiming marks spaced below the primary aiming mark, and includes identifying, from at least two different groups of projectiles, a projectile group corresponding to a selected projectile. An aiming adjustment for the projectile weapon is determined and effected based on the range to the target and the nominal ballistic characteristics of the identified projectile group corresponding to the selected projectile. Other methods of aiming include identifying one projectile group from two or more predetermined projectile groups based on a selected projectile. Each predetermined projectile group preferably includes two or more different projectiles, preferably of different calibers, and a projectile having ballistic characteristics that are approximately median for each such projectile group.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2008Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Leupold & Stevens, Inc.Inventors: Serge Zaderey, Steven R. Timm, Gary R. Williams, Victoria J. Peters, Laura Peter, Tim Lesser, Tim L. O'Connor
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Publication number: 20120246992Abstract: A method for shooting a projectile weapon involves determining the inclination of a line of sight from a vantage point to a target and a line-of-sight range to the target, then predicting a trajectory parameter at the line-of-sight range, for a preselected projectile. Using the trajectory parameter, an equivalent horizontal range may then be determined, wherein the equivalent horizontal range is the range at which the trajectory parameter would be expected to occur if the projectile were shot from the vantage point toward a theoretical target located in a horizontal plane intersecting the vantage point. The equivalent horizontal range may be utilized to compensate for ballistic drop when shooting the projectile weapon. The method may be embodied in a handheld laser rangefinder including a memory for storing ballistic data. Systems for automatic hold over adjustment in a weapon aiming device are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2011Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventors: Victoria J. Peters, Tim Lesser, Andrew W. York, Rick R. Regan
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Patent number: 8046951Abstract: A method for aiming a projectile weapon involves identifying a projectile group corresponding to a selected projectile and its nominal initial velocity from at least two different predetermined groups of projectiles, determining a range to a target, and automatically determining an aiming adjustment for aiming the projectile weapon based on the range to the target and a nominal ballistic characteristic of the projectile group. The nominal ballistic characteristic of the projectile group may be characteristic of a ballistic coefficient of the selected projectile and the nominal initial velocity of the selected projectile. Also disclosed are systems and methods for determining hold over aiming data and equivalent horizontal range data, for aiming projectile weapons at inclined targets.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2010Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Leupold & Stevens, Inc.Inventors: Victoria J. Peters, Tim Lesser, Andrew W. York, Rick R. Regan
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Publication number: 20100282845Abstract: A method for aiming a projectile weapon involves identifying a projectile group corresponding to a selected projectile and its nominal initial velocity from at least two different predetermined groups of projectiles, determining a range to a target, and automatically determining an aiming adjustment for aiming the projectile weapon based on the range to the target and a nominal ballistic characteristic of the projectile group. The nominal ballistic characteristic of the projectile group may be characteristic of a ballistic coefficient of the selected projectile and the nominal initial velocity of the selected projectile. Also disclosed are systems and methods for determining hold over aiming data and equivalent horizontal range data, for aiming projectile weapons at inclined targets.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2010Publication date: November 11, 2010Inventors: Victoria J. Peters, Tim Lesser, Andrew W. York, Rick R. Regan
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Patent number: 7690145Abstract: A method for shooting a projectile weapon involves determining the inclination of a line of sight from a vantage point to a target and a line-of-sight range to the target, then predicting a trajectory parameter at the line-of-sight range, for a preselected projectile. Using the trajectory parameter, an equivalent horizontal range may then be determined, wherein the equivalent horizontal range is the range at which the trajectory parameter would be expected to occur if the projectile were shot from the vantage point toward a theoretical target located in a horizontal plane intersecting the vantage point. The equivalent horizontal range may be utilized to compensate for ballistic drop when shooting the projectile weapon. The method may be embodied in a handheld laser rangefinder including a memory for storing ballistic data. Systems for automatic hold over adjustment in a weapon aiming device are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2008Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: Leupold & Stevens, Inc.Inventors: Victoria J. Peters, Tim Lesser, Andrew W. York, Rick R. Regan
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Patent number: 7654029Abstract: A method for shooting a projectile weapon involves determining the inclination of a line of sight from a vantage point to a target and a line-of-sight range to the target, then predicting a trajectory parameter at the line-of-sight range, for a preselected projectile. Using the trajectory parameter, an equivalent horizontal range may then be determined, wherein the equivalent horizontal range is the range at which the trajectory parameter would be expected to occur if the projectile were shot from the vantage point toward a theoretical target located in a horizontal plane intersecting the vantage point. The equivalent horizontal range may be utilized to compensate for ballistic drop when shooting the projectile weapon. The method may be embodied in a handheld laser rangefinder including a memory for storing ballistic data. Systems for automatic hold over adjustment in a weapon aiming device are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2006Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: Leupold & Stevens, Inc.Inventors: Victoria J. Peters, Tim Lesser, Andrew W. York, Rick R. Regan
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Patent number: 7603804Abstract: A reticle of a projectile weapon aiming system such as a riflescope includes a primary aiming mark adapted to be sighted-in at a first selected range and further includes a plurality of secondary aiming marks spaced apart below the primary aiming mark. The secondary aiming marks are positioned to compensate for ballistic drop at preselected incremental ranges beyond the first selected range, for a selected group of ammunition having similar ballistic characteristics. Angles subtended by adjacent aiming marks of the reticle can be adjusted by changing the optical power of the riflescope, to thereby compensate for ballistic characteristics of different ammunition. In some embodiments, the reticle includes a set of windage aiming marks spaced apart along at least one secondary horizontal axis intersecting a selected one of the secondary aiming marks, to facilitate compensation for the effect of crosswinds on the trajectory of the projectile.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2004Date of Patent: October 20, 2009Assignee: Leupold & Stevens, Inc.Inventors: Serge Zaderey, Steven R. Timm, Gary R. Williams, Victoria J. Peters, Laura Peter, Tim Lesser, Tim L. O'Connor
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Publication number: 20090199702Abstract: A reticle of a projectile weapon aiming system such as a riflescope includes a primary aiming mark adapted to be sighted-in at a first selected range and further includes a plurality of secondary aiming marks spaced apart below the primary aiming mark. The secondary aiming marks are positioned to compensate for ballistic drop at preselected incremental ranges beyond the first selected range, for a selected group of ammunition having similar ballistic characteristics. Angles subtended by adjacent aiming marks of the reticle can be adjusted by changing the optical power of the riflescope, to thereby compensate for ballistic characteristics of different ammunition. In some embodiments, the reticle includes a set of windage aiming marks spaced apart along at least one secondary horizontal axis intersecting a selected one of the secondary aiming marks, to facilitate compensation for the effect of crosswinds on the trajectory of the projectile.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2008Publication date: August 13, 2009Applicant: Leupold & Stevens, Inc.Inventors: Serge Zaderey, Steven R. Timm, Gary R. Williams, Victoria J. Peters, Laura Peter, Tim Lesser, Tim L. O'Connor
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Publication number: 20090200376Abstract: A method for shooting a projectile weapon involves determining the inclination of a line of sight from a vantage point to a target and a line-of-sight range to the target, then predicting a trajectory parameter at the line-of-sight range, for a preselected projectile. Using the trajectory parameter, an equivalent horizontal range may then be determined, wherein the equivalent horizontal range is the range at which the trajectory parameter would be expected to occur if the projectile were shot from the vantage point toward a theoretical target located in a horizontal plane intersecting the vantage point. The equivalent horizontal range may be utilized to compensate for ballistic drop when shooting the projectile weapon. The method may be embodied in a handheld laser rangefinder including a memory for storing ballistic data. Systems for automatic hold over adjustment in a weapon aiming device are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2008Publication date: August 13, 2009Applicant: Leupold & Stevens, Inc.Inventors: Victoria J. Peters, Tim Lesser, Andrew W. York, Rick R. Regan
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Publication number: 20090199451Abstract: A reticle of a projectile weapon aiming system such as a riflescope includes a primary aiming mark adapted to be sighted-in at a first selected range and further includes a plurality of secondary aiming marks spaced apart below the primary aiming mark. The secondary aiming marks are positioned to compensate for ballistic drop at preselected incremental ranges beyond the first selected range, for a selected group of ammunition having similar ballistic characteristics. Angles subtended by adjacent aiming marks of the reticle can be adjusted by changing the optical power of the riflescope, to thereby compensate for ballistic characteristics of different ammunition. In some embodiments, the reticle includes a set of windage aiming marks spaced apart along at least one secondary horizontal axis intersecting a selected one of the secondary aiming marks, to facilitate compensation for the effect of crosswinds on the trajectory of the projectile.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2008Publication date: August 13, 2009Applicant: Leupold & Stevens, Inc.Inventors: Serge Zaderey, Steven R. Timm, Gary R. Williams, Victoria J. Peters, Laura Peter, Tim Lesser, Tim L. O'Connor
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Publication number: 20070137088Abstract: A method for shooting a projectile weapon involves determining the inclination of a line of sight from a vantage point to a target and a line-of-sight range to the target, then predicting a trajectory parameter at the line-of-sight range, for a preselected projectile. Using the trajectory parameter, an equivalent horizontal range may then be determined, wherein the equivalent horizontal range is the range at which the trajectory parameter would be expected to occur if the projectile were shot from the vantage point toward a theoretical target located in a horizontal plane intersecting the vantage point. The equivalent horizontal range may be utilized to compensate for ballistic drop when shooting the projectile weapon. The method may be embodied in a handheld laser rangefinder including a memory for storing ballistic data. Systems for automatic hold over adjustment in a weapon aiming device are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2006Publication date: June 21, 2007Applicant: Leupold & Stevens, Inc.Inventors: Victoria Peters, Tim Lesser, Andrew York, Rick Regan
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Publication number: 20050229468Abstract: A reticle of a projectile weapon aiming system such as a riflescope includes a primary aiming mark adapted to be sighted-in at a first selected range and further includes a plurality of secondary aiming marks spaced apart below the primary aiming mark. The secondary aiming marks are positioned to compensate for ballistic drop at preselected incremental ranges beyond the first selected range, for a selected group of ammunition having similar ballistic characteristics. Angles subtended by adjacent aiming marks of the reticle can be adjusted by changing the optical power of the riflescope, to thereby compensate for ballistic characteristics of different ammunition. In some embodiments, the reticle includes a set of windage aiming marks spaced apart along at least one secondary horizontal axis intersecting a selected one of the secondary aiming marks, to facilitate compensation for the effect of crosswinds on the trajectory of the projectile.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2004Publication date: October 20, 2005Applicant: Leupold & Stevens, Inc.Inventors: Serge Zaderey, Steven Timm, Gary Williams, Victoria Peters, Laura Peter, Tim Lesser, Tim O'Connor
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Patent number: D517153Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2005Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Assignee: Leupold & Stevens, Inc.Inventors: Steven R. Timm, Serge Zaderey, Gary R. Williams, Victoria J. Peters, Laura Peter, Tim Lesser, Tim L. O'Connor
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Patent number: D536762Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2005Date of Patent: February 13, 2007Assignee: Leupold & Stevens, Inc.Inventors: Steven R. Timm, Sergey Zaderey, Gary R. Williams, Victoria J. Peters, Laura Peter, Tim Lesser, Tim L. O'Connor