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Side-mounted lighting device

US8312665B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 30, 2009
Grant dateNov 20, 2012
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49716
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sighting device is mountable to the side plate of a gun. The sighting device includes a light source (preferably a laser), a power source connectable to the light source. The sighting device is mounted to a gun, usually by being mounted to a side plate, which is then mounted to a gun. In one embodiment, the sighting device is mounted to the side plate by being screwed or bolted to it. In another embodiment, the sighting device includes a recess or channel that receives a rail, such as a dove-tail projection (or protrusion), formed on the side or vice versa. A side plate to which the sighting device can be attached and a gun including the sighting device are also disclosed.

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