Self-illuminated sighting device
US7562486B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 12, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41G1/345
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An illuminated sighting device includes a capsule with an integrally formed lens that is adapted to face rearwardly for viewing by a user. An elongate light collector is positioned within the hollow interior of the capsule and is formed such that light can be gathered along its length and transmitted to its ends. One of the light collector ends is located adjacent to the first lens and defines a sight point or dot. An artificial light source is located within the capsule hollow interior and is oriented for projecting radiant energy into the second light collector end so that the sight point is viewable during dark or low light conditions.
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