Firearms – Muzzle making – attaching or repair
Patent
1995-07-13
1998-09-29
Johnson, Stephen M.
Firearms
Muzzle making, attaching or repair
42101, 33241, 33246, 33248, F41G 114, F41G 126
Patent
active
058131590
DESCRIPTION:
BRIEF SUMMARY
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to a gunsight and specifically to a reflex type gunsight having a wide field of view.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Reflex gunsights primarily use telescope like tubes to enclose the optical elements. They project a bright spot of light against a window and the gun is sighted by placing the spot on the target as seen through the window. They are typically heavy and somewhat cumbersome to use and have relatively restricted fields of view.
The present invention solves the above problems and provides other advantages as will be discussed below.
OBJECTS AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a reflex gunsight that has a wide field of view and relatively light weight.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a reflex gunsight that is relatively rugged and inexpensive to manufacture.
It is still another object of the present invention to provide a reflex gunsight that provides independent adjustments for height and windage.
It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a reflex gunsight that has a variable intensity light spot dependent on the intensity of the ambient light.
It is still further another object of the present invention to provide a reflex gunsight that has a unitary body construction and relatively minimum parts.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a reflex gunsight that has modular electrical components for ease of manufacture.
It is still another object of the present invention to provide a reflex gunsight that will fit a relatively wide range of firearms.
It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a reflex gunsight of compact design for relative ease of use with a holster.
In summary, the present invention provides a reflex gunsight that provides a wide field of view and is relatively rugged and inexpensive to manufacture.
These and other objects of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a side elevational view of a gunsight in accordance with the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a top plan view of FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is a front elevational view of FIG. 1.
FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of the electrical components used in the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a side elevational view of another embodiment of a gunsight in accordance with the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a top plan view of FIG. 5.
FIG. 7 is a front elevational view of FIG. 5.
FIG. 8 is an enlarged fragmentary top cross-sectional view taken along line 8--8 of FIG. 5, showing a locking mechanism for the height adjustment screw.
FIG. 9 is an enlarged fragmentary side cross-sectional view taken along line 9--9 in FIG. 6, showing the windage block assembly used in the present invention.
FIG. 10 is an enlarged top cross-sectional view taken along lines 10--10 in FIG. 5, showing the windage block assembly used in the present invention.
FIG. 11 is an enlarged top view of a windage screw used in the present invention.
FIG. 12 is an enlarged fragmentary cross-section of another embodiment of a windage screw used in the present invention.
FIG. 13 shows bottom and side elevational views of the electrical components used in the present invention.
FIG. 14 is a fragmentary side elevational view with portions shown in cross-section, showing various recesses in the gunsight frame to accommodate the electrical components shown in FIG. 13.
FIG. 15 is a top plan view of another embodiment of a gunsight in accordance with the present invention.
FIG. 16 is a side elevational view of FIG. 15 with portions shown in cross-section.
FIG. 17 is a front elevational view of FIG. 16 with portions shown in cross-section.
FIG. 18 is a fragmentary, enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line 18--18 in FIG. 17, showing a shim removably secured to a leg portion of the gunsight.
FIG. 19 is a fragmentary cross-sectional view taken through one of the leg portions of the gunsight secured to a gun frame.
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Kay Ira Mark
McLain Clifford E.
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