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Sighting devices for projectile type weapons

US5638604A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 26, 1995
Grant dateJun 17, 1997
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Expiry dateJul 26, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF41G1/345
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A variety of sighting device embodiments for use on projectile type weapons including a scope type sight for archery and barrel supporting sights for guns. Some sights utilize a predetermined length of a light gathering flourescent fiber having a distal end at which gathered light is focused. The fiber or fibers are arranged in various configurations and/or pairs in predetermined relations for exposing the ends in a sighting plane visible to the user of the weapon.

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