Did You Know...
...that one person who claimed to be the inventor of the television is Russian emigre Vladimir Zworykin? In 1929 David Sarnoff, founder of RCA, asked Zworykin what it would take to develop TV for commercial use. He said: a year and a half and $100,000. In reality, it took 20 years and $50 million! Before his death in 1982 at the age of 92, Zworykin said of his invention: "The technique is wonderful. It is beyond my expectations. But the programs! I would never let my children even come close to this thing."
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8117780 | Gun sight Various gun sights for firearms and related methods of use are provided. In one embodiment, the sight includes an apparatus adapted to be mounted at a rear end of a firearm and arranged to occlude one eye of a user of the firearm and to generate an illuminated dot t... | 02/21/2012 |
| 7997022 | Method and apparatus for collimating and coaligning optical components A laser alignment assembly has two or more lasers aligned relative to one or more reflective surfaces to generate coaligned and collimated light beams. The assembly may further make the light beams collinear. The orientation of the reflective surface may be controll... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7818911 | Target marking system having a gas laser assembly and a thermal imager A handheld target marker is provided, wherein the target marker includes a housing retaining a gas laser, a collimating or focusing lens, a driver and a power supply. The laser produces a thermal infrared beam which can be selectively directed to impinge upon a targ... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7805876 | Laser gunsight system for a firearm handgrip The present invention overcomes the limitations of the prior art by providing a sighting device for a firearm having a handgrip with a front strap, a back strap, and a free end. The sighting device has a body including a sleeve defining a bore sized to closely encir... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7739823 | Fire control system using a LIDAR (laser identification, detection and ranging) unit A fire control system that includes an array of photodiode elements. For each element of the photodiode array, there is a specific optical path in the atmosphere leading from the laser to a target and back from the target to the element. Accordingly, each element of... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7562484 | Clamp mount Accessory mounting apparatus for a gun, the apparatus including a size-adjustable and quick-release clamp for holding an accessory. ... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7516571 | Infrared range-finding and compensating scope for use with a projectile firing device A scope assembly for use with a projectile firing device including an erect image telescope mounted upon the device. The telescope includes a housing with a series of spaced apart lenses, a reticle display field being disposed along an optical path established withi... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7441364 | Adjustable rail light mount An adjustable and removable rail light mount for attachment to a firearm having a mounting rail includes a rail mount attached to a rail and a light carrier rotatably attached to the rail mount to position a light to the left or right of a firearm by way of an axle ... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7421816 | Weapon sight The invention includes a sighting system for use with a firearm that has a telescopic sight, a laser rangefinder for providing the distance to the target, device(s) for receiving various inputs, a computing system that calculates the point of aim of the firearm's pr... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7395627 | Accessory mount for a firearm An accessory mount or interface adapter having a rail for removably mounting an accessory (such as a light beam generator) to a firearm, the accessory mount being removably securable to a recurved trigger guard of a firearm without necessarily utilizing other struct... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7334366 | Accessory mount for a firearm An accessory mount having a rail for removably mounting an accessory (such as a light beam generator) to a firearm, the accessory mount being removably secured to the firearm through utilization of a transverse pin retained by the firearm, and positionally stabilize... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7331137 | Laser pointer as auxiliary sight of firearm A laser pointer on a seat of a firearm as an auxiliary sight is disclosed. The pointer comprises a cylindrical housing comprising a forward aperture; a light emitting mechanism in the housing, the mechanism being adapted to emit laser beam through the aperture to im... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7332682 | Switches for electrical accessories A tail cap assembly for a light beam generator includes a jack, while a remote dual switch connected by a cable to a plug is removably connectable to the tail cap jack. The remote dual switch preferably includes a momentary tape switch and a pushbutton actuable CONS... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7325318 | Compact multifunction sight A multifunction sight is disclosed. The multifunction sight includes an body, a receiving aperture, an emitting aperture, a parabolic reflector, and an optical detector. The receiving aperture passes radiation in a first band and a second band into the body where th... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7313883 | Modular receiver system A modular receiver system for firearms comprising a barrel and receiver assembly providing a quick changeover coupling means for connecting the barrel to the receiver, wherein the coupling means comprises a barrel retaining bushing and a pair of opposed cam surfaces... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7310903 | Accessory devices for firearms An accessory device for a firearm, a preferred embodiment comprising a housing, a light emitter assembly and a battery carried by the housing in circuit for energizing the light emitter assembly when switch actuated, and a tail cap switch device secured to the housi... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7305790 | Removable light assembly of pre-defined shape for a weapon A light assembly having a pre-defined shape is provided to be removably attached to a guide provided on a weapon. The light assembly comprises a housing provided with a reflector having a lamp at one end thereof and batteries for powering the lamp through a switch. ... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7290688 | Tactical gear receptacle with accessories mounting rail A tactical gear receptacle including a carrying apparatus affixed on a first side thereof, the carrying apparatus being adapted to support at least a partial weight of the tactical gear receptacle when the tactical gear receptacle is carried, and a light rail affixe... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7275344 | Mounting assembly and methods of using same The mounting assembly for securing an accessory to a firearm. The accessory has a body with an undercarriage portion which is shaped to matingly receive at least a portion of the undercarriage of the firearm, a trigger guard portion shaped to engage at least a porti... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7273292 | Switches for firearm electrical accessories A tail cap assembly for a light beam generator includes a jack, while a remote switch connected by a cable to a plug is removably connectable to the tail cap jack. The tail cap assembly may also include a pushbutton switch. A remote tape switch may be contained in a... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7269920 | Weapon sight with ballistics information persistence A device can be supported on a weapon, and has a range portion that specifies a range to a target, a sensor portion that provides sensor information representing an orientation of the device; and a sight that facilitates weapon orientation in preparation to fire the... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7260910 | Laser gunsight system for a firearm handgrip A laser sighting device for a firearm and a method for mounting a laser sighting device on a firearm. A laser sighting device for a firearm comprises a holder adapted to attach to the handgrip of the firearm such that the firearm may be held in a firing position by ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7216451 | Modular hand grip and rail assembly for firearms A modular hand grip for use on a firearm, the modular hand grip includes an upper portion, a lower portion and a coupling assembly. A rearward end of the upper portion is configured to engage a top portion of a barrel nut. Lug rails having gaps therein project from ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7143539 | Electric discharge weapon A weapon, according to various aspects of the present invention, includes a receiver, a trigger, and a cartridge store. The receiver receives a cartridge. The cartridge applies a deterrent force to the target. The trigger activates the cartridge. The cartridge store... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7134234 | Mounting device A mounting device for removably mounting a tactical flashlight along side a firearm includes: a receiving member having a base and an offset flashlight receiver coupled thereto; and a clamping member removably coupled with the base. A method for removably mounting a... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7117627 | Mounting assembly and methods of using same The mounting assembly for securing an accessory to a firearm. The accessory has a body with an undercarriage portion which is shaped to matingly receive at least a portion of the undercarriage of the firearm, a trigger guard portion shaped to engage at least a porti... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7108390 | Light guide for projecting weapons and handtools A light source guide for attachment to a bottom of a grip of a handgun, a bottom of a firearm magazine, a hand tool or the like, used for resting on top of a portion of the light. The guide is adaptable for receipt on different sizes, shapes, types and lengths of li... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7100321 | Range finder A range finder for hunting applications. In one embodiment, a method of using a range finder is disclosed. The method comprises coupling the range finder to a weapon having an associated scope. Positioning at least part of a display of the range finder in front of a... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7089845 | Method and device for aiming a weapon barrel and use of the device A method for aiming a weapon barrel [B], wherein a target image [Z*] and a target marker [X] are displayed with the aid of an image visualization unit M. The rough aiming of the weapon barrel [B] is performed in a first phase, in a second phase, with the weapon barr... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7076908 | Accessory mount for a firearm An accessory mount having a rail for removably mounting an accessory (such as a light beam generator) to a firearm, the accessory mount being removably secured to the firearm through utilization of an improved slide stop and pin combination, and positionally stabili... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7059076 | Firearm rail system An attachment for a firearm having a barrel with a barrel nut mechanism located around an aft portion of said barrel. The attachment includes a shield or supplemental mechanism which is positioned close to the barrel. An attachment mechanism having a first and secon... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7047684 | Short repeater rifle Short repeater rifle with a barrel, which has on one of its ends a cartridge receiver; a locking system; a trigger assembly with a trigger and a trigger guard; a firing mechanism; a magazine; and a targeting device, characterized in that the center of gravity of the... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6988331 | Range finder A range finder for hunting applications. In one embodiment, a method of using a range finder is disclosed. The method comprises coupling the range finder to a weapon having an associated scope. Positioning at least part of a display of the range finder in front of a... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6959509 | Quick change infinitely adjustable barrel nut assembly The present invention is a quick change and torque controlled barrel nut assembly for use on a variety of firearms. The invention is made up of a generally cylindrically shaped barrel nut configured to adaptably connect a barrel to a firearm, a gas tube ring that is... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6935066 | Mounting assembly for a weapon accessory A mounting assembly for mounting an accessory to a weapon frame having at least one slot formed in first and second sides thereof. The mounting assembly includes: a body; first and second jaws on opposing sides of the body, the first jaw having an engagement portion... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6937819 | Optical viewing system and adaptor therefor An optical viewing system includes first, second and third image modifying devices together with an adaptor assembly for connecting the image modifying devices together. The adaptor assembly has first and second clamping portions. The first clamping portion is conne... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6931779 | Mounting device for attaching an auxiliary sight to a firearm A scope mount device for a firearm is featured. The scope is attached to an elongated base member that fits within the reveal of the rear sight for large caliber guns. The scope mounting device design is simple and rugged, thus providing reliability and mounting acc... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6931778 | Clamp for weapon mount A weapon mount for mounting a night vision device to the receiver rail of a weapon. A self-device adjusting cam operated connection device is present at one end region of the mount for attaching to the receiver rail, while the night vision device is connected at the... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6922934 | Mounting bracket for scope of a gun A mounting bracket for a scope of a gun is disclosed. The mounting bracket is used to mount night scopes or telescopic scopes onto the barrel of a gun rapidly. The bracket comprises a seat body having a securing jaw, an actuating jaw and a triggering block, and the ... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6892488 | Illuminating recoil guide rod The present invention 10 discloses an illuminating recoil guide rod for use on a handgun 12 modified to include a highly illuminating LED or infrared light 26 for a night vision light source, a tilt or mercury switch 22 that will allow fo... | 05/17/2005 |
