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Triangulation rangefinder and sight positioning system

US5914775A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 1997
Grant dateJun 22, 1999
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01C3/08
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A rangefinder includes an angle sensitive transducer and a programmed data processor to calculate the distance to a target. In one embodiment, the rangefinder also includes a point-to-point measuring device. Another embodiment provides a linear actuator to selectively move a sight indicator vertically. A yet additional embodiment includes a liquid crystal display which displays information to the user.

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