Arms – pyrotechnics – hunting and fishing equipment – Projectile launching weapon – Firearm element or attachment
Design Patent
2006-11-21
2006-11-21
Greene, Paula A. (Department: 2912)
Arms, pyrotechnics, hunting and fishing equipment
Projectile launching weapon
Firearm element or attachment
CD16S130000, CD16S136000
Design Patent
active
D0532477
CLAIM:
We claim the ornamental design for a tactical reticle for a weapon aiming device, as shown and described.
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Evans-Hendrick Andrew
York Andrew W.
Zaderey Sergey Yury
Greene Paula A.
Leupold & Stevens, Inc.
Stoel Rives LLP
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