Firearm and an alignment aid
US10113835B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 10, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41G1/06
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A firearm includes a barrel with a muzzle that defines an aim point. A front sight includes a front sight indicator. A rear sight includes a rear sight indicator. When a user extends the firearm toward a target and below a line of sight between the user and the target, the front sight indicator is visible to the user when the aim point of the firearm is above the target, the front sight indicator is not visible to the user when the aim point of the firearm is at or below the target, the rear sight indicator is visible to the user when the aim point of the firearm is below the target, and the rear sight indicator is not visible to the user when the aim point of the firearm is at or above the target.
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