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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7946074 | Machine gun sighting system A sighting system for a fire arm, e.g. machine gun includes front and rear sight assemblies. The rear sight assembly has a pivotal L-shaped member having two different sized apertures. Pivotal and windage lateral movements of the L-shaped member are achieved via a t... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7934335 | Pop-up adjustment cap system for sighting device Adjustment mechanisms that may be employed for making operational adjustments to sighting mechanisms such as riflescopes, telescopes, binoculars, monoculars or other types of viewing devices. One configuration being directed to a pop-up cap that is retained and rema... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7814699 | Multiple sight gun sight assembly A system and method for providing multiple sights includes a number of sights that are attached to a sight assembly. The sight assembly is securable to a firearm and configured such that a shooter can selectively utilize one of the number of sights tailored for numb... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7610712 | Adjustable rear pistol sight An adjustable rear pistol sight has a sight base and a sight block. The sight block is secured in a recess in the sight base and has both windage and elevation adjustment capabilities. The sight base has a dovetail that will be receivable in a cooperatively shaped n... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7404268 | Precision targeting system for firearms A precision targeting system for a firearm has an image capturing scope, a processor, and an actuator. In one embodiment, a user indicates when he wants to lock onto the target, and then readjust his aim after receiving feedback from the system. In another embodimen... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7356962 | Low profile flip up site A low profile, self-aligning, flip-up mechanism for aiming devices used with firearms. The mechanism folds the aiming device into the contour of the firearm during non-use. The mechanism is spring-loaded and flips into a vertical operational position with a simple m... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7350329 | 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... | 04/01/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7328531 | Gun sight and method for hitting a moving target A method and apparatus for configured to be attached to a gunbarrel of a firearm helping to aim at a moving target. The gun sight includes different-sized sight indicators including a first sight indicator located to be closer to the gunbarrel, and a second sight in... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7308891 | Products and processes for archery and firearm sights Archery and firearm sight products and processes are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment an apparatus may comprise a sight ring and a shaft. The sight ring may comprise a proximal end, a distal end, and a track. The track may comprise a major axis disposed substan... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7287351 | Tactical sight for a semi-automatic hand gun A rear tactical sight for a handgun having a barrel with a barrel axis. The sight including a base extending in a longitudinal direction parallel to the barrel axis. The base having a front and an oppositely facing back with sides extending in the longitudinal direc... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7254913 | Revolver for firing high velocity ammunition A revolver for firing high velocity ammunition includes a frame, a cylinder, a barrel, and a firing mechanism. The revolver may include one or more of the following, each of which is especially adapted for use in the context of firing high velocity ammunition: space... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7188446 | Front sight with rotary elevation adjustment An adjustable front sight includes a carrier with a spiral sighting blade mounted for rotation within a base attached directly or indirectly to a barrel. A progression of sight lands is formed along a peripheral surface of the spiral sighting blade. Rotation of the ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7181882 | Dual-zero sight for a firearm A firearm sighting system includes a rear sight unit having a plurality of separate sight elements adaptable for “zeroing” the same gun with different ammunition. In preferred embodiments, a rear sight unit comprises windage and elevation adjustments for each of... | 02/27/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7121037 | External adjustable telescopic scope device An adjustable scope mounting device for adjusting a scope mounted on a gun. The scope utilizes opposite threaded screws for elevational adjustment and further includes a windage adjustment. ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7076907 | Rear gun sight device A rear sight device for an SKS or similar type rifle includes a sight base assembly and a sight component assembly. The sight component assembly is adjustable mounted on the sight base assembly and includes sight elements of well-known construction. The sight base a... | 07/18/2006 |
| 6968643 | Dual-zero sight for a firearm A sighting system for a firearm includes a rear sight unit having a plurality of separate sight elements adaptable for “zeroing” the same gun with different ammunition. The multiple-zero sight unit comprises windage and elevation adjustments for each sight eleme... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6959867 | Apparatus for aiming a scanner The application discloses embodiments of an apparatus comprising a base having a top, a bottom, a proximal side and a distal side, the bottom being attachable to a scanner, an adjustable proximal sight on or near the proximal side, the proximal sight including a sig... | 11/01/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6722075 | Compact offset sighting device An offset sighting device for a weapon such as an M16 rifle for use with an NBC mask or equivalent. The sighting device includes front sight, rear sight, and a mechanism for supporting both. The site support includes a bracket, and a front sight support arm pivotall... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6604315 | Method and apparatus for maintaining proper orientation of aiming eye when firing shotgun A method and apparatus for assisting a shooter in holding an aiming eye at a predetermined level relative to the barrel of a shotgun. Light is reflected or projected along a path extending at a predetermined rearward, so that the shooter's aiming eye rece... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6513276 | Micrometric rifle sight A micrometric sight placed on the barrel of a gun for use with either an open-type sight or for use with a closed-type sight. The sight includes a base having a fixed part and a movable part. The base can be affixed to a dovetail formed on the barrel of t... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6327806 | Optical sighting devices An optical device for aiming at a target wherein an optical element of the optical device has a surface that reflects a source of light to create a sighting image for alignment with the target. The optical element has aspherical surface to minimize aberra... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6112422 | Split leaf rear open sight A split leaf rear open sight is provided including a gun and a mounting assembly coupled to a top surface of a rear extent of the gun. A pair of pieces are provided at least one of which has a beveled edge and is horizontally slidable with respect to the ... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6016736 | Firearm, particularly a revolver pistol Revolver firearm comprising a body divided in an upper part, or slider, comprising a barrel and a drum, slidingly associated with a lower part, or case, comprising a handle, a trigger and a hammer; a first kinematic chain arranged in said case for arming ... | 01/25/2000 |
| 5983774 | Machine gun A gas-operated firearm having a novel bolt construction that includes a locking roller that delays momentarily the action of the bolt upon the firing of the firearm, such delay permitting the bullet to exit the barrel before the bolt can move. The delay i... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5918374 | Sight for a firearm and firearm including same A sight having a foresight includes a main body that has an internal bore therethrough such that the main body can receive the barrel of a firearm. A spring-biased body located in the main body includes at least a portion thereof biased towards the intern... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5720270 | Means for adjusting the sight pin of a bow A sight pin is supported from a sight chassis. The sight chassis is slidably supported from a camshaft mounting bracket. The camshaft has a cam lobe which extends into an opening such as a slot or channel of selected shape in the sight chassis. Rotation o... | 02/24/1998 |
| 5481818 | Gun sight mounting system The present invention relates to a gun sight assembly mounting system for a firearm such as a rifle. The gun sight assembly mounting system includes a housing, a selectively compressible spring member, a mounting base, a selectively detachable sight embod... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5442863 | Stereoscopic sighting device Stereoscopic sighting apparatus includes a support plate supporting a pair of sighting members of identical open loop configuration in laterally spaced side-by-side relation to one another at a distance approximating the spacing between a users eyes for g... | 08/22/1995 |
| 5426882 | Firearm having improved safety and accuracy features An improved firearm having a passive firing pin lock, a hammer drop mechanism, a V-block type barrel bushing, and square sight inlays is disclosed. The passive firing pin block prevents accidental discharge when the gun is dropped. The hammer drop mechani... | 06/27/1995 |
| 5408778 | Extended-range gun sight mounting system A gun sight mount used in association with a gun barrel, such gun sight mount positioned on a axially rotatable shaft member disposed at an acute angle to the axis of the gun barrel, offsetting such sight mount to a side of such gun barrel. A handle cause... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5210953 | Durable sight system for a firearm The present invention discloses a durable sight system. The front sight portion of this invention relates generally to a durable front sight which attaches to the barrel of a firearm over the existing front sight. The new front sight has a cutout which re... | 05/18/1993 |
| 5127166 | Rotating cap adjustable bow sight An adjustable sight for use on archery bows consisting of monofilament line which is threaded through a circular frame so as to form a diameter of said frame. This monofilament line, on which is attached an aiming point, slides inside a groove cut into th... | 07/07/1992 |
| 5092052 | Adjustable bow sight An adjustable bow sight includes a unique forward sight element mounting and adjusting mechanism by which the sight is moved in a generally vertical linear path in response to rotary movement of a signal adjustment arm. A slotted pivotal attachment betwee... | 03/03/1992 |
| 5063677 | Gun sight adjustable for windage and distance An adjustable rear gun sight includes a rear sight fixed base for rigid attachment to a gun, and an elongated rear sight movable base disposed in longitudinal alignment with the fixed base. The movable base has a rearwardly disposed sight blade for helpin... | 11/12/1991 |
| 4982503 | Archery bow sight An archery bow sight, for improving the accuracy of shooting by an archer and reducing cant in the use of the bow, comprises front and rear horizontal and vertical cross-hair sets located within front and rear sights which are mounted on a support member ... | 01/08/1991 |
| 4962589 | Offset sight An offset sighting device has a frame with a clamping section for clamping the device to the upper handle portion of an M16 rifle and includes an adjustably mounted sight bar with adjustments both laterally for offset and vertically for range to calibrate... | 10/16/1990 |
| 4920654 | Viewing apparatus Preferred forms of viewing apparatus according to the teachings of the present invention are shown as including an enclosed and elongated see-through passage having a hooded front opening. The rear end of the enclosed and elongated see-through passage inc... | 05/01/1990 |
