Water-resistant, shade apparatus for attachment to an optical device
US6811268B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 8, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41G1/383
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A water-resistant scope shade is provided having a sun shielding barrel which includes a barrel grasping collar, a barrel body, and a pivotal hook affixed to the barrel. The sun shielding barrel is removably attached to a sighting end of a telescopic sight of a rifle or other optical device. The pivotal hood includes lenses of a circular configuration to be fittingly received on a collar of the pivoting hood. A second embodiment has both a pivoting hood housing the lens and a pivoted cover for protecting the lens in the installed position.
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