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Target acquisition improvements using patterned dichroic coatings

US10393480B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 2018
Grant dateAug 27, 2019
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03H2001/2284
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A target spotting device incorporating target acquisition improvements using patterned dichroic coatings wherein a color is assigned to an individual Bullet Drop Compensation reticle and/or other reticle elements to improve the observer's rate of target acquisition is disclosed. These dichroic patterns coatings can also be used individually or with etch and fill, chrome, anti-reflective chrome or holographic reticle elements. Patterned dichroics coatings can be incorporated into both 1st or 2nd focal plane reticle locations.

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