Method and apparatus for using a lens to enhance illumination of a reticle
US7428796B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 6, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41G1/345
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A weapon sight has an optical system that causes first radiation to propagate along a path of travel within the sight, and has a reticle generating portion that causes second radiation representing a reticle to propagate along the path of travel with the first radiation. The reticle generating portion includes a reticle illuminating portion that illuminates the reticle, and the reticle illuminating portion includes a light source and a lens portion. Light from the light source passes through the lens portion, and then illuminates the reticle.
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