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Rifle scope with a low-light visible element

US7937879B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 11, 2009
Grant dateMay 10, 2011
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Expiry dateNov 5, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF41G1/38
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Rifle scopes with low-light visible elements include a scope body, a movable optical element defining an optical axis enclosed by the scope body, a turret operably connected to the optical element for adjusting the optical axis, and a low-light visible element attached to the turret such that the rotational position of the turret can be determined by viewing the low-light visible element. A tactile indicator may be attached to the turret such that the rotational position of the turret can be determined by touch. A plurality of indicia may be attached to the perimeter of the turret such that the rotational position of the turret can be determined by viewing the indicia. At least one of the indicia may be visible in low-light conditions.

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