Sight devices and related methods

Details Sight devices and related methods Sight devices and related methods

2007-05-09

2009-11-24

Carone, Michael (Department: 3641)

Firearms

Implements

Sight devices

C042S090000, C042S111000, C042S124000, C042S120000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07621065

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and methods are described for an example sight device with an adjustable sight line for use in a firearm. The example sight device described herein includes a base plate and a holder, wherein the holder is pivotable and includes a target device that defines the sight line. The sight device also includes a locking device that couples the holder and the base plate in one of a plurality of pivot positions. The locking device includes an adjustable locking element that engages at least one of a plurality of adjustment areas. Further, the plurality of adjustment areas include a plurality of notches, wherein each of the plurality of pivot positions is associated with one of the plurality of adjustment areas based on an ammunition type and one of the plurality of notches based on a distance to a target.

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English translation of the Written Opinion of the International Preliminary Examination Report for international patent application serial No. PCT/EP2005/011524.
English translation of the International Search Report for international patent application serial No. PCT/EP2005/011524.

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