Blank Firing Laser Adapter

Abstract

A blank firing laser adapter for use with blank firing guns wherein a user can improve the accuracy of their firing capabilities by placing a known gun sighting laser into a laser adapter of the instant invention and then attaching said laser adapter to the barrel of a blank firing gun to thereby adapt said blank firing gun to point, fire, and record the trajectory of the resulting laser beam.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates to gun laser sighting equipment. In particular a blank firing laser adapter for use with blank firing guns.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Gun sights have been used for hundreds of years to more accurately aim a weapon and fire a projectile. Early configurations would normally include a rear sight, which could simply be a plate or a post with a notch cut in it, and a front sight being a post or a bead, which when lined up with a target would offer an improved and more accurate method of aiming and firing. One of the main drawbacks of this system and method was relying on the user to visually guess when these elements were lined up appropriately and to hold that position when firing.

Later advancements in the field of firearms included the incorporation of lasers, wherein a laser transmitter (a pointer) would be rigidly attached to a portion of a gun, the gun aimed at a target, and the laser transmitting a laser beam would visually show the user where the gun was pointing and where a projectile fired from the gun would most likely hit.

Further advancements included using a laser pointer device and aiming system to mark a target after a simulated firing to thereby predict and register a possible hit location. This advancement reduced the amount of live ammunition necessary for target practicing.

In following, it became apparent that a system needed to be created that would offer a user a quick and easy method of attaching and detaching a laser pointing and aiming system to pre-existing guns.

It then became apparent that a laser pointing and aiming system could be used on a blank firing gun as well, and thereby reduce the risk of a user handling and aiming a real gun while obtaining the benefits of aiming and firing a laser pointing and aiming system. Further, by using a laser pointing and aiming system with a blank firing gun, the laser pointing and aiming system and the blank firing gun could easily be transported across state and national borders and on secured transportation vehicles, such as trains and airplanes without safety or security concerns.

Therefore, the instant invention was conceived and developed to overcome these deficiencies and problems, and offer a convenient and easy system and method of attaching and using a laser sighting system upon existing firearms and blank firing guns.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This invention essentially consists of blank firing laser adapter that is adapted to be removably attached to the barrel of a blank firing gun. The blank firing laser adapter includes a laser housing that can be formed in the shape of a cylinder having a hollowed-out bore formed therethrough and shaped to house a laser and its components therein, and a configuration on one end thereof adapted to either slide over or screw into the end of a barrel portion of a blank firing gun. This configuration can be formed as a screw that can be screwed into the barrel of the blank firing gun, or as a sleeve with a set screw that can be slid over and along a length of the barrel of the blank firing gun and held in place by the set screw. The laser and its components include a laser, a battery for energizing the laser, and spring members adjacent both ends of the battery. The blank firing gun includes a barrel end for the blank firing laser adapter to be removably attached thereto, such that when the blank firing gun is fired the resulting concussive force compresses the springs and forces the battery to briefly contact the laser, such that the laser is energized and sends out a laser beam pulse to the target area and wherein the contact location of which is then analyzed.

One advantage over prior laser sighting systems is that this device offers a quick and easy method of attaching and detaching a laser pointing and aiming system to pre-existing guns.

Another advantage over prior laser sighting systems is that this laser pointing and aiming system could be used on a blank firing gun as well, and thereby reduce the risk of a user handling and aiming a real gun while obtaining the benefits of aiming and firing a laser pointing and aiming system. Further, by using a laser pointing and aiming system with a blank firing gun, the laser pointing and aiming system and the blank firing gun could easily be transported across state and national borders and on secured transportation vehicles, such as trains and airplanes without safety or security concerns.

The novel features of the present invention are set forth in the claims herein. The functionality, modes of operation, purposes, and advantages of this invention can be further understood with reference to the following drawings and description of the preferred embodiment.

There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the invention in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are additional features of the invention that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.

In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present invention. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientists, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application. The abstract is neither intended to define the invention of the application, which is measured by the claims, nor is it intended to be limiting as to the scope of the invention in any way.

These together with other objects of the invention, along with the various features of novelty which characterize the invention, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure. For a better understanding of the invention, its operating advantages and the specific objects attained by its uses, reference should be made to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter which contains illustrated preferred embodiments of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the blank firing laser adapter attached to the barrel of a blank firing gun.

FIG. 2 is a side view of the blank firing laser adapter attached to the barrel of a blank firing gun.

FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the blank firing laser adapter showing the laser housing, laser, battery, spring members, and laser housing cap.

FIG. 4a is a cut-away side view of one embodiment of the blank firing laser adapter incorporating a screw fastener at one end thereof for removably attaching within an end portion of a barrel of a blank firing gun.

FIG. 4b is a cut-away side view of a second embodiment of the blank firing laser adapter incorporating a sleeve fastener at one end thereof for removably attaching upon an end portion of a barrel of a blank firing gun.

FIG. 5 is a side view of the second embodiment of the blank firing laser adapter with the sleeve fastener incorporating a set screw at one end thereof.

FIG. 6a is a side view of the second embodiment of the Blank disengaged from the end portion of a barrel of a blank firing gun.

FIG. 6b is a side view of the second embodiment of the blank firing laser adapter engaged with the end portion of a barrel of a blank firing gun.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

As per FIGS. 1, 2, 3, and 4a, the first embodiment of the present invention incorporates a blank firing laser adapter (20) comprising a laser housing (21) formed in the shape of a cylinder having a hollowed-out bore formed through the length thereof and shaped to house a laser and its associated components therein. The laser housing bore includes a laser end section (30) having threads (31) and which is adapted to releasably hold laser (23) therein, a cap end section (32) having threads (33) and which is adapted to releasably hold laser housing cap (29) therein, and a center section (34) adapted to house an end section of laser (23), battery (25), and battery ground spring (22) therein. Blank firing laser adapter (20) further includes a laser (23) which includes threads adapted to releasably thread with threads (31) of the laser housing; laser housing cap (29) which includes a bore through a portion of a center section thereof, a screw fastener (26) on an end opposite the bore and adapted to releasably attach to the barrel of a blank firing gun, and houses battery ground spring (24) therein, and threads adapted to releasably thread with threads (33) of the laser housing; a battery adapted to slide within the center section (34) of the laser housing bore and a portion of the laser housing cap bore; and a battery conducting spring adapted to be placed in between the battery and the laser.

FIG. 4a illustrates the first embodiment of the blank firing laser adapter put together, and FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate the first embodiment of the blank firing laser adapter screwed into the barrel of a blank firing gun, such that when a blank is fired by the gun, the concussive force produced pushes the battery into the battery conductor spring, which compresses, which then allows the battery to come in contact with the laser, which then generates and emits a laser beam pulse.

As per FIGS. 4b, 5, 6a, and 6b, the second embodiment of the present invention incorporates the same elements as the first embodiment except that the laser housing cap (29) includes a sleeve fastener (28) on an end opposite the bore instead of a screw fastener, and which includes a sleeve set screw (27) therein, such that the sleeve fastener (28) is adapted to slide over and releasably attach the blank firing laser adapter to the barrel of a blank firing gun.

FIGS. 4b and 5 illustrate the second embodiment of the blank firing laser adapter put together, and FIGS. 6a and 6b illustrate the second embodiment of the blank firing laser adapter slid onto and attached to the barrel of a blank firing gun, such that when a blank is fired by the gun, the concussive force produced pushes the battery into the battery conductor spring, which compresses, which then allows the battery to come in contact with the laser, which then generates and emits a laser beam pulse.

As to a further discussion of the manner of usage and operation of the present invention, the same should be apparent from the above description. Accordingly, no further discussion relating to the manner of usage and operation will be provided.

With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.

Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A blank firing laser adapter for use with a blank firing gun, said blank firing laser adapter comprising a laser housing having a hollowed-out bore formed through the length thereof and adapted and shaped to house a laser and its associated components therein, said laser housing bore includes a laser end section having threads and which is adapted to releasably hold a laser therein, a cap end section having threads and which is adapted to releasably hold a laser housing cap therein, and a center section adapted to house an end section of said laser, a battery, and a battery ground spring therein; a laser which includes threads adapted to releasably thread with said threads of said laser housing; a laser housing cap which includes a bore through a portion of a center section thereof, a releasable fastener on an end opposite said bore and adapted to releasably attach to the barrel of a blank firing gun, and houses a battery ground spring therein, and threads adapted to releasably thread with said threads of said laser housing; a battery adapted to slide within said center section of said laser housing bore and a portion of said laser housing cap bore; and a battery conducting spring adapted to be placed in between said battery and said laser, wherein said blank firing laser adapter is adapted such that when a blank is fired by said blank firing gun, the concussive force produced pushes said battery into said battery conductor spring, which compresses, which then allows said battery to come in contact with said laser, which then generates and emits a laser beam pulse.

2. The portable neck exercise device of claim 1, wherein said releasable fastener is formed as a screw fastener adapted to releasably screw into the barrel of a blank firing gun.

3. The portable neck exercise device of claim 1, wherein said releasable fastener is formed as a sleeve fastener adapted to slide over and releasably attached to the barrel of a blank firing gun.

4. The portable neck exercise device of claim 3, wherein said sleeve fastener includes a set screw adapted to adjustably screw into a hollow section thereof and onto an outer surface of said barrel of a blank firing gun.

5. The portable neck exercise device of claim 1, wherein said laser housing is formed in the shape of a cylinder.

6. A combination of a blank firing gun and a blank firing laser adapter, said blank firing gun including a barrel, and is adapted to fire blanks; said blank firing laser adapter comprising a laser housing having a hollowed-out bore formed through the length thereof and adapted and shaped to house a laser and its associated components therein, said laser housing bore includes a laser end section having threads and which is adapted to releasably hold a laser therein, a cap end section having threads and which is adapted to releasably hold a laser housing cap therein, and a center section adapted to house an end section of said laser, a battery, and a battery ground spring therein; a laser which includes threads adapted to releasably thread with said threads of said laser housing; a laser housing cap which includes a bore through a portion of a center section thereof, a releasable fastener on an end opposite said bore and adapted to releasably attach to the barrel of said blank firing gun, and houses a battery ground spring therein, and threads adapted to releasably thread with said threads of said laser housing; a battery adapted to slide within said center section of said laser housing bore and a portion of said laser housing cap bore; and a battery conducting spring adapted to be placed in between said battery and said laser, wherein said blank firing laser adapter is adapted such that when a blank is fired by said blank firing gun, the concussive force produced pushes said battery into said battery conductor spring, which compresses, which then allows said battery to come in contact with said laser, which then generates and emits a laser beam pulse.

7. The portable neck exercise device of claim 6, wherein said releasable fastener is formed as a screw fastener adapted to releasably screw into said barrel of said blank firing gun.

8. The portable neck exercise device of claim 6, wherein said releasable fastener is formed as a sleeve fastener adapted to slide over and releasably attached to said barrel of said blank firing gun.

9. The portable neck exercise device of claim 8, wherein said sleeve fastener includes a set screw adapted to adjustably screw into a hollow section thereof and onto an outer surface of said barrel of said blank firing gun.

10. The portable neck exercise device of claim 6, wherein said laser housing is formed in the shape of a cylinder.