Abstract

A holographic sporting/combat optic may be mounted to weapon. The sporting/combat optic includes a holographic optical element that projects a composite reticle image having at least two reticle elements. The first reticle element projects into the optical viewing window in response to light having a first wavelength; whereas, the second reticle element projects into the optical viewing window in response to light having a second wavelength which differs from the first wavelength. By selectively turning on and off different light sources, the reticle elements can be selectively projected into the optical viewing window of the sporting/combat optic.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
• G02B 5/32 - Holograms used as optical elements
• F41G 1/30 - Reflecting sights specially adapted for smallarms or ordnance
• G01J 1/04 - Optical or mechanical part
• G03H 1/00 - Holographic processes or apparatus using light, infrared, or ultraviolet waves for obtaining holograms or for obtaining an image from themDetails peculiar thereto

Abstract

A holographic sporting/combat optic may be mounted to weapon. To control the optical path at the holographic recording level, the holographic sporting/combat optic uses a single glass carrier with a holographic optical element for collimating mounted on one side and a second holographic optical element for projecting a reticle image mounted on an opposing side of the carrier. In some cases, the holographic optical elements may be implemented by emulsions disposed on opposing surfaces of the carrier. In this way, the holographic sporting/combat optic simplifies the manufacturing process while improving accuracy.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41G 1/00 - Sighting devices
• F41G 1/30 - Reflecting sights specially adapted for smallarms or ordnance
• G01J 1/04 - Optical or mechanical part
• G02B 5/32 - Holograms used as optical elements
• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
• G03H 1/00 - Holographic processes or apparatus using light, infrared, or ultraviolet waves for obtaining holograms or for obtaining an image from themDetails peculiar thereto

Abstract

A holographic sporting/combat optic may be mounted to weapon. The sporting/combat optic includes a holographic optical element that projects a composite reticle image having at least two reticle elements. The first reticle element projects into the optical viewing window in response to light having a first wavelength; whereas, the second reticle element projects into the optical viewing window in response to light having a second wavelength which differs from the first wavelength. By selectively turning on and off different light sources, the reticle elements can be selectively projected into the optical viewing window of the sporting/combat optic.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 5/32 - Holograms used as optical elements
• F41G 1/00 - Sighting devices
• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
• G01J 1/04 - Optical or mechanical part
• F41G 1/30 - Reflecting sights specially adapted for smallarms or ordnance
• G03H 1/00 - Holographic processes or apparatus using light, infrared, or ultraviolet waves for obtaining holograms or for obtaining an image from themDetails peculiar thereto

Abstract

A holographic sporting/combat optic may be mounted to weapon. To control the optical path at the holographic recording level, the holographic sporting/combat optic uses a single glass carrier with a holographic optical element for collimating mounted on one side and a second holographic optical element for projecting a reticle image mounted on an opposing side of the carrier. In some cases, the holographic optical elements may be implemented by emulsions disposed on opposing surfaces of the carrier. In this way, the holographic sporting/combat optic simplifies the manufacturing process while improving accuracy.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 5/32 - Holograms used as optical elements
• F41G 1/34 - Night sights, e.g. luminescent combined with light source, e.g. spot light
• G03H 1/00 - Holographic processes or apparatus using light, infrared, or ultraviolet waves for obtaining holograms or for obtaining an image from themDetails peculiar thereto

Abstract

A holographic sporting/combat optic may be mounted to weapon. The holographic sporting/combat optic includes a laser diode, a holographic recording element and one or more optical components arranged in a housing. In response to a light beam incident thereon, the holographic recording element projects a composite, multidimensional reticle image into the optical viewing window. Of note, the holographic recording element has two or more reticle elements recorded thereon which form the composite reticle image. Each of the two or more reticle elements is captured at a different distance from the weapon during different exposures of the holographic recording element.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 5/32 - Holograms used as optical elements
• F41G 1/00 - Sighting devices
• F41G 1/30 - Reflecting sights specially adapted for smallarms or ordnance
• G02B 27/34 - Fiducial marks or measuring scales within the optical system illuminated
• G02B 27/36 - Fiducial marks or measuring scales within the optical system adjustable
• G03H 1/22 - Processes or apparatus for obtaining an optical image from holograms
• G03H 1/00 - Holographic processes or apparatus using light, infrared, or ultraviolet waves for obtaining holograms or for obtaining an image from themDetails peculiar thereto
• F41G 1/34 - Night sights, e.g. luminescent combined with light source, e.g. spot light

Abstract

A holographic sporting/combat optic may be mounted to weapon. The holographic sporting/combat optic includes a laser diode, a holographic recording element and one or more optical components arranged in a housing. In response to a light beam incident thereon, the holographic recording element projects a composite, multidimensional reticle image into the optical viewing window. Of note, the holographic recording element has two or more reticle elements recorded thereon which form the composite reticle image. Each of the two or more reticle elements is captured at a different distance from the weapon during different exposures of the holographic recording element.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41G 1/46 - Sighting devices for particular applications
• F41G 1/473 - Sighting devices for particular applications for lead-indicating or range-finding, e.g. for use with rifles or shotguns
• G02B 5/32 - Holograms used as optical elements
• G02B 23/16 - HousingsCapsMountingsSupports, e.g. with counterweight
• G02B 27/32 - Fiducial marks or measuring scales within the optical system
• G11C 13/04 - Digital stores characterised by the use of storage elements not covered by groups , , or using optical elements

Abstract

A holographic sporting/combat optic may be mounted to weapon. The holographic sporting/combat optic includes a laser diode, a holographic recording element and one or more optical components arranged in a housing. In response to a light beam incident thereon, the holographic recording element projects a composite, multidimensional reticle image into the optical viewing window. Of note, the holographic recording element has two or more reticle elements recorded thereon which form the composite reticle image. Each of the two or more reticle elements is captured at a different distance from the weapon during different exposures of the holographic recording element.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 5/32 - Holograms used as optical elements
• F41G 1/00 - Sighting devices
• F41G 1/30 - Reflecting sights specially adapted for smallarms or ordnance
• G02B 27/34 - Fiducial marks or measuring scales within the optical system illuminated
• G02B 27/36 - Fiducial marks or measuring scales within the optical system adjustable
• G03H 1/22 - Processes or apparatus for obtaining an optical image from holograms
• G03H 1/00 - Holographic processes or apparatus using light, infrared, or ultraviolet waves for obtaining holograms or for obtaining an image from themDetails peculiar thereto
• F41G 1/34 - Night sights, e.g. luminescent combined with light source, e.g. spot light
• F41G 1/467 - Sighting devices for particular applications for bows