Firearms – Implements – Sight devices
Reexamination Certificate
2011-02-01
2011-02-01
Carone, Michael J (Department: 3641)
Firearms
Implements
Sight devices
C042S131000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07877921
ABSTRACT:
A weapon sight has an optical system that causes first radiation to propagate along a path of travel within the sight, and has a reticle generating portion that causes second radiation representing a reticle to propagate along the path of travel with the first radiation. The reticle generating portion includes a reticle illuminating portion that illuminates the reticle. The reticle illuminating portion includes a first light source having thereon a surface, light from the first light source passing through the surface and then illuminating the reticle. The reticle illuminating portion also includes a second light source spaced from the first light source, light from the second light source traveling toward the surface, being reflected and then illuminating the reticle.
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Abdosh Samir
Carone Michael J
Haynes and Boone LLP
Raytheon Company
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