Geometrical instruments – Straight-line light ray type – Multisight line
Patent
1998-08-05
2000-03-07
Jordan, Charles T.
Geometrical instruments
Straight-line light ray type
Multisight line
42101, F41G 138
Patent
active
060323744
ABSTRACT:
An improved telescopic gunsight is provided by combining a conventional telescopic gunsight with a reticle having a primary vertical cross-hair, a primary horizontal cross-hair intersecting the primary vertical cross-hair, a plurality of secondary horizontal cross-hairs having predetermined thickness evenly spaced a predetermined distance along the primary vertical cross-hair, a plurality of secondary vertical cross-hairs having predetermined thickness evenly spaced a predetermined distance along at least some of the secondary horizontal cross-hairs and a range-finder positioned in one of the quadrants formed by the intersection of the primary vertical and horizontal cross-hairs. Some of the secondary horizontal cross-hairs are marked with a unique identifying character to assist the shooter in quickly finding an aiming point. The thickness of, and spacing between, the cross-hairs can be based upon an easy to learn inches of angle (or centimeters of angle) scale, or upon any other conventional scale. A ring having a center aligned with the optical center and circumscribing the cross-hairs can be included to aid the shooter in centering his eye in the field of view. An aiming dot can also be provided for the same purpose, and to aid in rapid acquisition of a moving target.
REFERENCES:
patent: 1190121 (1916-07-01), Critchett
patent: 2806287 (1957-09-01), Sullivan
patent: 3190003 (1965-06-01), O'Brien
patent: 3392450 (1968-07-01), Herter et al.
patent: 3431652 (1969-03-01), Leatherwood
patent: 3492733 (1970-02-01), Leatherwood
patent: 3682552 (1972-08-01), Hartman
patent: 3744133 (1973-07-01), Fukushima et al.
patent: 3782822 (1974-01-01), Spence
patent: 3798796 (1974-03-01), Stauff et al.
patent: 3876304 (1975-04-01), Novak
patent: 3902251 (1975-09-01), Ross
patent: 3948587 (1976-04-01), Rubbert
patent: 4014482 (1977-03-01), Esker et al.
patent: 4247161 (1981-01-01), Unertl, Jr.
patent: 4255013 (1981-03-01), Allen
patent: 4285137 (1981-08-01), Jennie
patent: 4395096 (1983-07-01), Gibson
patent: 4403421 (1983-09-01), Shepherd
patent: 4408842 (1983-10-01), Gibson
patent: 4497548 (1985-02-01), Burris
patent: 4584776 (1986-04-01), Shepherd
patent: 4627171 (1986-12-01), Dudney
patent: 5454168 (1995-10-01), Langner
patent: 5491546 (1996-02-01), Wascher et al.
"TDS Tri-Factor: A Clear Shot; A Clear Kill" bu T.D. Smith Copyright 1992.
Deutsch Optik Catalog, Summer 1997, one page discussing relative merits of optical v. laser rangefinders.
Buckley Denise J.
Jordan Charles T.
LandOfFree
Gunsight and reticle therefor does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Gunsight and reticle therefor, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Gunsight and reticle therefor will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-351800