Position actuated illuminated gunsight
US4524534A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 1982 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S362/802
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An illuminated gunsight adapted to be fixedly engageable with a firearm having existing sighting means, said gunsight comprising illumination means which are moveable relative to said existing sighting means with the illumination means being electrically actuated by movement thereof into proper aiming position and relationship with said existing sighting means. Said illumination means is deactivated by movement thereof from said proper aiming position without removal of the illuminated gunsight from the firearm.
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