Patents by Inventor William R. Ackerman, Jr.

William R. Ackerman, Jr. 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).

  • Reflex sight reticle illuminator
    Patent number: 4030203
    Abstract: A reticle illuminator for a reflex sight having a light gathering rod mounted in a housing which in turn is mounted on the sight barrel or housing. The rod is exposed to ambient light and emits fluorescent light to illuminate the reticle. A magnifying lens is focussed on the rod to intensify the brightness of the ambient light which strikes the rod. The rod housing has a number of component parts for easy assembly and disassembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1974
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1977
    Assignee: Olin Corporation
    Inventor: William R. Ackerman, Jr.
  • Adjustable base and mount for firearm optical sight
    Patent number: 3979848
    Abstract: An adjustable base suitable for mounting an optical sight on a firearm. The base contains spring-biased windage and elevation adjustments and a provision for locking the base in place to assure location accuracy and to absorb the firearm recoil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1975
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1976
    Assignee: W. R. Weaver Company
    Inventor: William R. Ackerman, Jr.