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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8087197 | Method and apparatus for influencing reflections from an optical surface An optical system has an optical component with a curved surface and zero optical power. The optical system is configured so that the optical component is the first optical structure encountered by radiation entering the optical system from externally thereof. Accor... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8051597 | Scout sniper observation scope A method and system for an observation system for use in weapon aiming is disclosed. An observation scope displays azimuth and elevation adjustments. Meteorological information is gathered by one or more weather stations, which use weather sensors. A range finder de... | 11/08/2011 |
| 7958665 | Rifle scope with friction reducing element Rifle scopes with friction reducing elements include a scope body, a movable optical adjustment element connected to the scope body, and a turret rotatably connected to the scope body. The turret includes a contact element contacting the adjustment element at a loca... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7650711 | Rifle scope with textured profile A riflescope. In the illustrative embodiment, the inventive riflescope is implemented with a housing having an exterior surface and a texture applied to the surface of the housing. In the best mode, the texture has an elevation of 250 microns above the surface of th... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7559169 | Firearm aiming and photographing compound apparatus and laser sight A remote-controlled sight of a firearm has an aiming unit and a remote-controlled unit. The aiming unit is detachably disposed on a firearm body of the firearm and the remote-controlled unit connects to the firearm body. The remote-controlled unit has a button, a wi... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7437848 | Firearm aiming and photographing compound apparatus A firearm aiming and photographing compound apparatus. A digital sight is disposed on a firearm body and includes an image processing module and a receiver electrically connected thereto. A remote-control transmitter is connected to the firearm body, emitting a sign... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7434346 | Sighting device for a firearm and firearm with an installation possibility for a sighting device A sighting device for a firearm exhibits a display device, which is a component of a measuring device for the distance to the target and which displays this target in the field of vision of the marksman. Of the other components of the measuring device, at least one ... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7415791 | Rifle scope with adjustment knob having multiple detent forces A rifle scope has a body with a number of optical elements. An adjustment knob is rotated we connected to the body and interacts with at least one of the optical elements to provide an image shift in response to rotation of the knob. A detent mechanism interacts wit... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7369302 | Day/night weapon sight assembly for use on weapon without change in eye relief A day/night weapon sight assembly that consists of daytime sight and a nighttime sight allows the use of both sights without change in eye relief even when the nighttime sight is attached to the rear end of the daytime sight. This is achieved by supporting the dayti... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7365295 | Image inspection system for correcting focal position in autofocusing An image inspection system includes a mount stage for a subject; an observation optical system for imaging light reflected by the subject; a focal position moving mechanism for relatively moving a position of the observation optical system in a depth direction of fo... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7363742 | Systems and methods for electronic weaponry having audio and/or video recording capability An electronic control device includes an audio and/or video recorder, for example, packaged as a user-replaceable battery module. The audio and/or video recorder records audio and/or video information for a period beginning prior to receiving of a signal by the modu... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7346400 | Position-based on/off switch scope An optical scope with a position-based on/off switch preserves power by automatically deactivating one or more electrical components when the scope is not in use. The scope includes an orientation sensor that determines when the scope is in an inactive position by s... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7325353 | Multiple nomograph system for solving ranging and ballistic problems in firearms The multiple nomograph system for solving ranging and ballistic problems in firearms includes a series of graphs or nomographs for the determination of a series of factors affecting the ballistic trajectory of a bullet in flight. The nomographs may be placed upon th... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7310904 | Method and means for adjusting the scope of a firearm A scope adjustment calculating apparatus and method for calculating adjustment to a scope on a firearm is disclosed. The scope adjustment calculating device displays multiple input criteria including: a plurality of division of minute of angle for a scope, a plurali... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7292262 | Electronic firearm sight, and method of operating same A firearm sight can detect engagement of a firing pin with a cartridge, and can respond to this event by saving an image which shows a target and reticle at a point in time just prior to the detected event. An electronic reticle can be downloaded into the sight. The... | 11/06/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7257920 | Aiming device The present invention comprises a reflective surface used in conjunction with an aiming device that provides the user targeting information on a surface directly on the aiming device. The reflective surface is moveably mounted directly behind the aiming device, wher... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7255035 | Weaponry camera sight The weaponry camera sight has a digital electronic display of the sight picture for the shooter. The display may be magnified as desired, thereby eliminating need for a scope sight. The device may also include a range finding device, with range information being pro... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7210262 | Method and apparatus for safe operation of an electronic firearm sight depending upon detected ambient illumination A weapon sight can be mounted on a weapon. According to a different aspect of the invention, the sight can detect a level of ambient illumination, and takes a selected action if the detected illumination level is below a selected level. ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7194204 | Photographic firearm apparatus and method A telescopic firearm scope/sight which is fully integrated with a compact digital camera, and which has size, shape and weight characteristics that are substantially the same as those of a conventional, camera-less telescopic scope, is used to photograph a target pr... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7171776 | Weapon sight having analog on-target indicators A device has structure that can support the device on a weapon, and a range portion that specifies a range to a target. A sensor portion provides sensor information representing an orientation of the device, and an electronic control portion is responsive to sensor ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7162825 | Method and means for adjusting the scope of a firearm A scope adjustment calculating apparatus and method for calculating adjustment to a scope on a firearm is disclosed. The scope adjustment calculating device displays multiple input criteria including: a plurality of division of minute of angle for a scope, a plurali... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7142357 | Night-day boresight with adjustable wedge-prism assembly An in-line night-day boresight with an adjustable wedge-prism assembly is disclosed. The adjustable wedge-prism assembly includes two opposing wedge prisms that are axially rotatable relative to each other. The assembly is arranged in the optical path between the ni... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7137220 | Scope and trigger system for a rifle A collimating scope for attachment to a rifle such that the scope has an objective lens that is positioned above the barrel of the rifle and an ocular lens that is below the barrel of the rifle and that is proximate the opening of the barrel. A grip extends downward... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7124531 | Method and apparatus for safe operation of an electronic firearm sight A weapon sight can be mounted on a weapon. According to one aspect of the invention, the sight only presents certain information on a display if the orientation of the sight satisfies an orientation criteria. ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7121036 | Method and apparatus for safe operation of an electronic firearm sight depending upon the detection of a selected color A weapon sight can be mounted on a weapon. According to still another aspect of the invention, the sight takes a selected action if it detects the presence of a selected color within radiation originating externally of the sight. ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6888455 | Method of detecting firearm shot A method of detecting a firearm shot includes providing a firearm shot detection system in a location where firearm shots are prone to occur; detecting with the firearm shot detection system a bang of a gunpowder explosion from the firearm shot; detecting with the f... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6886287 | Scope adjustment method and apparatus A rifle scope system allows adjustment of the scope while a shooter maintains the shooting posture and the scope sight picture. The scope system comprises an adjustment system comprising an electromechanical mechanism that responds to a signal from a remote controll... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6862832 | Digital elevation knob The digital elevation knob is a digital replacement for a conventional elevation knob of a telescopic rifle sight. The knob is mounted to the rifle scope by a cylindrical body having a pair of flanges. The flanges are adapted for securing a microcomputer to the knob... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6772550 | Rifle scope adjustment invention A vertical adjustment mechanism for weapon's sights such as riflescopes that includes moveable indicator flags for indicating zeros at various ranges. These flags can be moved independently and are separated by spacers that are keyed to the central shaft in to preve... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6643970 | Zero stop adjustable rifle scope A "zero stop" rifle scope adjustment mechanism that allows a user to establish the "zero point" at any point in the scope range, and still maintain 1/4 minute clicks and with unlimited rotations of the adjustment knob. The mechanism includes a T-shaped ad... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6640481 | Externally adjustable rifle telescope A rifle telescope has a scope body having an objective end and an eyepiece end. A front mount and a rear mount are spaced apart from each other and connected to the scope body. The front mount is connected more proximate to the objective end, and the rear... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6598332 | Riflescope with adjustable eyepiece A riflescope capable of distance adjustment without arm stretching with improved precision and operability during a distance setting operation comprising a distance adjustment unit 30 equipped with a distance adjustment lens 31 disposed between an object ... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6539661 | Optical imaging device for firearm scope attachment The present optical imaging device comprises an electro-optical recording device, such as a digital still camera, videotape recorder, etc, physically and optically connected to the scope sight of a firearm. The scope may be provided with a half silvered m... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6519083 | Power focusing device for a telescopic sight A motorized, finger operated mechanism for focusing or otherwise adjusting a telescopic sight. The power focusing device generally includes a battery powered motorized focus mechanism operably attachable to the focusing ring of a telescopic sight, a wirel... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6508026 | Rifle scope with side indicia A rifle scope having a power adjustment bezel and a distance adjustment bezel, both bezels being rotatable to alter the power and distance of the scope, respectively. Both bezels comprise a rearwardly facing indicia ring that is visible from the rearward ... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6487809 | Optical sight system with wide range of shooting distances An optical sight system of the invention with a wide range of shooting distances comprises a combination of a telescopic optical sight with a reticle type sight. The reticle sight consists of a partially transparent mirror attached to the outer surface of... | 12/03/2002 |
