Firearms – Implements – Sight devices
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-15
2011-03-15
Carone, Michael (Department: 3641)
Firearms
Implements
Sight devices
C042S124000, C042S125000, C403S374500
Reexamination Certificate
active
07905045
ABSTRACT:
An improved mounting assembly is provided that is configured to be releasably attached to a standard dovetail rail profile, wherein the initial clamping tension of the clamping actuator is adjustable. The mounting assembly generally includes a main body having a lower portion that is configured to engage a standard dovetail and an upper portion accessory receiving formation. The lower portion of the mounting assembly has a first engagement member extending downwardly along one side thereof for engaging one side of the dovetail rail and a clamping assembly to engage the opposing side of the dovetail rail. At least one spring and a retention nut are provided as part of the clamping assembly such that retention nut controls the preset spring tension thereby controlling the clamping force applied by the clamping assembly.
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Barlow Josephs & Holmes, Ltd.
Carone Michael
Klein Gabriel J
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