Methods and systems are disclosed for a modular weapon sight assembly. A weapon sight may include a base, an optical bench, an adjuster assembly, and/or a housing. The base may be configured to be releasably secured to a weapon. The optical bench may include a plurality of optical elements attached to a unitary component carrier. A relative position of the plurality of optical elements may define an optical path of the weapon sight. The base, the optical bench, the adjuster assembly, and the housing may be configured as separate modules. For example, the optical path of the optical bench may remain constant during adjustment and/or replacement of the base, the adjuster assembly, and/or the housing. A change in position of the base, the adjuster assembly, and/or the housing may not alter the relative position of the plurality of optical elements with respect to one another.
A display system includes a chassis, a see-through display, and a controller. The chassis is configured to mount to a firearm. The see-through display is coupled to and supported by the chassis. The controller is configured to operate the see-through display to output a variable graphic. The see-through display is substantially transparent and is configured to output the variable graphic with a graphic focal distance of greater than fifty (50) meters.
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Rifle scopes; Gun scopes; Telescopic gun sights; Optical lens sights; Optical or telescopic lens sights; Thermal imaging systems, not for medical use; Laser pointing device for use with firearms; Tactical laser sights; Optical sensors; Holographic projection apparatus; Telescopic sights; Monoculars; Hologram apparatus Non-telescopic gun sights for firearms; Firearm attachments, namely, mounts for attaching gun sights to a firearm; Firearm attachments, namely, mounts for attaching telescopic sights to a firearm; Firearm attachments, namely, mounts for attaching laser pointing devices to a firearm; Sights, other than telescopic sights, for firearms
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
13 - Firearms; explosives
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Rifle scopes; Gun scopes; Telescopic gun sights; Optical lens sights; Optical or telescopic lens sights; Thermal imaging systems, not for medical use; Laser pointing device for use with firearms; Tactical laser sights; Optical sensors; Holographic projection apparatus; Telescopic sights; Monoculars; Hologram apparatus Non-telescopic gun sights for firearms; Firearm attachments, namely, mounts for attaching gun sights to a firearm; Firearm attachments, namely, mounts for attaching telescopic sights to a firearm; Firearm attachments, namely, mounts for attaching laser pointing devices to a firearm; Sights, other than telescopic sights, for firearms
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
13 - Firearms; explosives
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Rifle scopes; Gun scopes; Telescopic gun sights; Optical lens sights; Optical or telescopic lens sights; Thermal imaging systems, not for medical use; Laser pointing device for use with firearms; Tactical laser sights; Optical sensors; Holographic projection apparatus; Telescopic sights; Monoculars; Hologram apparatus Non-telescopic gun sights for firearms; Firearm attachments, namely, mounts for attaching gun sights to a firearm; Firearm attachments, namely, mounts for attaching telescopic sights to a firearm; Firearm attachments, namely, mounts for attaching laser pointing devices to a firearm; Sights, other than telescopic sights, for firearms
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13 - Firearms; explosives
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Rifle scopes; Telescopic sights; Tactical laser sights; Optical lens sights; Optical or telescopic lens sights; Thermal imaging systems, not for medical use; Night vision goggles; Monoculars; Binoculars; Laser pointing device for use with firearms; Sighting telescopes for firearms; Optical sensors; Hologram apparatus Non-telescopic gun sights for firearms; Firearm attachments, namely, mounts for attaching gun sights to a firearm; Firearm attachments, namely, mounts for attaching telescopic sights to a firearm; Firearm attachments, namely, mounts for attaching laser pointing devices to a firearm
A weapon sight includes a chassis and an optical system. The chassis is coupleable to a firearm. The optical system is coupled to the chassis and includes a light source, a collimator, a mirror, a diffraction grating, and a hologram. The light source is a light emitting diode (LED) that emits light. The collimator receives the light from the light source and reflects the light in parallel rays. The folding mirror receives the light from the collimator and reflects the light in the parallel rays. The diffraction grating receives the light from the folding mirror and diffracts the light. The hologram receives the light from the diffraction grating to output a reticle visible by a user of the weapon sight.
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Rifle scopes; Gun scopes; Telescopic gun sights; Optical lens sights; Thermal imaging systems, not for medical use; Laser pointing device for use with firearms; Optical or telescopic lens sights; Tactical laser sights; Optical sensors; Holographic projection apparatus; Telescopic sights; Monoculars; Binoculars; Night vision goggles; Hologram apparatus Non-telescopic gun sights for firearms; Firearm attachments, namely, mounts for attaching gun sights to a firearm; Firearm attachments, namely, mounts for attaching telescopic sights to a firearm; Firearm attachments, namely, mounts for attaching laser pointing devices to a firearm
A weapon display device includes a display engine, a waveguide, and a chassis. The display engine is configured to selectively output light. The waveguide is configured to receive the light from the display and output graphics to the user. The chassis is coupled to the display engine and the waveguide, and is further configured to releasably mount to one of a weapon or an optic mounted to the weapon such that a field of view through the waveguide is aligned with an optical axis of the optic.
A weapon display device includes a display engine, a waveguide, and a chassis. The display engine is configured to selectively output light. The waveguide is configured to receive the light from the display and output graphics to the user. The chassis is coupled to the display engine and the waveguide, and is further configured to releasably mount to one of a weapon or an optic mounted to the weapon such that a field of view through the waveguide is aligned with an optical axis of the optic.
A weapon sight includes a chassis and an optical system. The chassis is coupleable to a firearm. The optical system is coupled to the chassis and includes a light source, a collimator, a mirror, a diffraction grating, and a hologram. The light source is a light emitting diode (LED) that emits light. The collimator receives the light from the light source and reflects the light in parallel rays. The folding mirror receives the light from the collimator and reflects the light in the parallel rays. The diffraction grating receives the light from the folding mirror and diffracts the light. The hologram receives the light from the diffraction grating to output a reticle visible by a user of the weapon sight.
An enhanced vision system includes a first optic subsystem and a transparent photodetector subsystem disposed within a common housing. The first optic subsystem may include passive devices such as simple or compound lenses, active devices such as low-light enhancing image intensifiers, or a combination of passive and active devices. The transparent photodetector subsystem receives the visible image exiting the first optic subsystem and converts a portion of the electromagnetic energy in the visible image to a signal communicated to image analysis circuitry. On a real-time or near real-time basis, the image analysis circuitry detects and identifies structures, objects, and/or individuals in the visible image. The image analysis circuitry provides an output that includes information regarding the structure, objects, and individuals to the system user contemporaneous with the system user viewing the visible image.
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H04N 23/45 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof for generating image signals from two or more image sensors being of different type or operating in different modes, e.g. with a CMOS sensor for moving images in combination with a charge-coupled device [CCD] for still images
H04N 23/57 - Mechanical or electrical details of cameras or camera modules specially adapted for being embedded in other devices
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Rifle scopes; Gun scopes; Telescopic gun sights; Optical lens sights; Thermal imaging systems, not for medical use; Laser pointing device for use with firearms; Optical or telescopic lens sights; Tactical laser sights; Optical sensors; Holographic projection apparatus; Telescopic sights; Monoculars; Binoculars; Night vision goggles; Hologram apparatus Non-telescopic gun sights for firearms; Firearm attachments, namely, mounts for attaching gun sights to a firearm; Firearm attachments, namely, mounts for attaching telescopic sights to a firearm; Firearm attachments, namely, mounts for attaching laser pointing devices to a firearm
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Rifle scopes; Gun scopes; Telescopic gun sights; Optical lens sights; Thermal imaging systems, not for medical use; Laser pointing device for use with firearms; Optical or telescopic lens sights; Tactical laser sights; Optical sensors; Holographic projection apparatus; Telescopic sights; Monoculars; Binoculars; Night vision goggles; Hologram apparatus Non-telescopic gun sights for firearms; Firearm attachments, namely, mounts for attaching gun sights to a firearm; Firearm attachments, namely, mounts for attaching telescopic sights to a firearm; Firearm attachments, namely, mounts for attaching laser pointing devices to a firearm
An aiming device for a firearm comprising a housing and a near infrared illuminator. The near infrared illuminator is positioned in the housing and is configured to output near infrared light with adjustable beam divergence to provide a field of illumination that is adjustable. The near infrared illuminator includes a divergence adjustment input positioned on an upper side of the housing that is movable by a user to adjust the beam divergence.
An aiming device for a firearm comprising a housing and a near infrared illuminator. The near infrared illuminator is positioned in the housing and is configured to output near infrared light with adjustable beam divergence to provide a field of illumination that is adjustable. The near infrared illuminator includes a divergence adjustment input positioned on an upper side of the housing that is movable by a user to adjust the beam divergence.
An weapon sight system includes a weapon sight having body with an optical element that is configured to superimpose a reticle that is visible through the optical element. The weapon sight includes a controller in electronic communication with and configured to control a light source. The light source may include an LED for generating a reticle image on the optical element at a plurality of different brightness conditions. The light source may include an array of LEDs for generating multiple different reticle images on the optical element. The weapon sight includes a Hall effect sensor in electronic communication with the controller to adjust user-selectable settings including reticle brightness or reticle image. The weapon sight system includes a magnetic input device for providing an input to the Hall effect sensor of the weapon sight.
An weapon sight system includes a weapon sight having body with an optical element that is configured to superimpose a reticle that is visible through the optical element. The weapon sight includes a controller in electronic communication with and configured to control a light source. The light source may include an LED for generating a reticle image on the optical element at a plurality of different brightness conditions. The light source may include an array of LEDs for generating multiple different reticle images on the optical element. The weapon sight includes a Hall effect sensor in electronic communication with the controller to adjust user-selectable settings including reticle brightness or reticle image. The weapon sight system includes a magnetic input device for providing an input to the Hall effect sensor of the weapon sight.
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An image sensor has a photocathode window assembly, an anode assembly, and a malleable metal seal. The photocathode window assembly has a photocathode layer. The anode assembly includes a silicon substrate that has an electron sensitive surface. The malleable metal seal bonds the photocathode window assembly and the silicon substrate to each other. A vacuum gap separates the photocathode layer from the electron sensitive surface. A first electrical connection and a second electrical connection are for a voltage bias of the photocathode layer relative to the electron sensitive surface.
An enhanced vision system includes a first optic subsystem and a transparent photodetector subsystem disposed within a common housing. The first optic subsystem may include passive devices such as simple or compound lenses, active devices such as low-light enhancing image intensifiers, or a combination of passive and active devices. The transparent photodetector subsystem receives the visible image exiting the first optic subsystem and converts a portion of the electromagnetic energy in the visible image to a signal communicated to image analysis circuitry. On a real-time or near real-time basis, the image analysis circuitry detects and identifies structures, objects, and/or individuals in the visible image. The image analysis circuitry provides an output that includes information regarding the structure, objects, and individuals to the system user contemporaneous with the system user viewing the visible image.
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F41G 1/38 - Telescopic sights specially adapted for smallarms or ordnanceSupports or mountings therefor
Methods and systems are disclosed for a weapon sight with a tapered housing. The housing may be configured to enclose an optical bench and/or a portion of an adjuster assembly within the weapon sight. The housing may include an outer shell, a first window, and a second window. The first window may define a first area. The second window may define a second area. The second area may be greater than the first area, for example, such that the outer shell is tapered outward from the first opening to the second opening. The outer shell may define a first wall and a second wall that extend between the first opening and the second opening on opposed sides of an optical path of the weapon sight. The first wall and the second wall may be slanted outward from the first window to the second window.
A weapon system has an optical sight mounted to a weapon and a frame with a sight window that is configured to superimpose a reticle that is visible through the sight window in a first focal plane. An optoelectronic device is mounted to the weapon and includes an imager with a sensor array and a display device. An image processor is configured to receive image data captured by the sensor array and process the image data to generate a subset image that is received from a select region of the sensor array. The select region of the sensor array defines a second focal plane. A controller is configured to receive an input from an operator, and in response to the input, to select the select region of the sensor array for aligning the second focal plane with the first focal plane.
A weapon system has an optical sight mounted to a weapon and a frame with a sight window that is configured to superimpose a reticle that is visible through the sight window in a first focal plane. An optoelectronic device is mounted to the weapon and includes an imager with a sensor array and a display device. An image processor is configured to receive image data captured by the sensor array and process the image data to generate a subset image that is received from a select region of the sensor array. The select region of the sensor array defines a second focal plane. A controller is configured to receive an input from an operator, and in response to the input, to select the select region of the sensor array for aligning the second focal plane with the first focal plane.
A weapon system has an optical sight mounted to a weapon and a frame with a sight window that is configured to superimpose a reticle that is visible through the sight window in a first focal plane. An optoelectronic device is mounted to the weapon and includes an imager with a sensor array and a display device. An image processor is configured to receive image data captured by the sensor array and process the image data to generate a subset image that is received from a select region of the sensor array. The select region of the sensor array defines a second focal plane. A controller is configured to receive an input from an operator, and in response to the input, to select the select region of the sensor array for aligning the second focal plane with the first focal plane.
A holographic sight comprises a unitary optical component carrier having a plurality of receptacles for receiving optical components. A collimating optic abuts a surface of a first receptacle. A mirror abuts a surface of a second receptacle. A collar is positioned in a third receptacle and a laser diode is positioned within the collar. A first portion of the collar is affixed relative to a first portion of the third receptacle and a second portion of the collar is free to expand and contract relative to the third receptacle. The laser diode is affixed to the collar proximate the second portion and is free to move relative to the third receptacle with expansion and contraction of the second portion. The laser diode, the mirror, and the collimating optic are positioned relative to each other to create an optical path.
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 3/08 - Aiming or laying means with means for compensating for speed, direction, temperature, pressure, or humidity of the atmosphere
Methods and systems are disclosed for a modular weapon sight assembly. A weapon sight may include a base, an optical bench, an adjuster assembly, and/or a housing. The base may be configured to be releasably secured to a weapon. The optical bench may include a plurality of optical elements attached to a unitary component carrier. A relative position of the plurality of optical elements may define an optical path of the weapon sight. The base, the optical bench, the adjuster assembly, and the housing may be configured as separate modules. For example, the optical path of the optical bench may remain constant during adjustment and/or replacement of the base, the adjuster assembly, and/or the housing. A change in position of the base, the adjuster assembly, and/or the housing may not alter the relative position of the plurality of optical elements with respect to one another.
An enhanced vision system includes a first optic subsystem and a transparent photodetector subsystem disposed within a common housing. The first optic subsystem may include passive devices such as simple or compound lenses, active devices such as low-light enhancing image intensifiers, or a combination of passive and active devices. The transparent photodetector subsystem receives the visible image exiting the first optic subsystem and converts a portion of the electromagnetic energy in the visible image to a signal communicated to image analysis circuitry. On a real-time or near real-time basis, the image analysis circuitry detects and identifies structures, objects, and/or individuals in the visible image. The image analysis circuitry provides an output that includes information regarding the structure, objects, and individuals to the system user contemporaneous with the system user viewing the visible image.
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A holographic sight comprises a base, a support member attached to the base and extending upward therefrom, and a unitary optical component carrier formed with the support member. The support member is flexible and the unitary optical component carrier moveable in horizontal and vertical directions relative to the base. A bridge is attached to the base and forms an opening into which a portion of the unitary optical component carrier extends. A projection is coupled with the bridge and protrudes into the opening to abut the unitary optical component carrier. Extending the projection into the opening increases pressure applied by the projection to the optical component carrier. The increased pressure causes the unitary optical component carrier to be displaced.
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G03H 1/22 - Processes or apparatus for obtaining an optical image from holograms
A holographic sight comprises a base, a support member attached to the base and extending upward therefrom, and a unitary optical component carrier formed with the support member. The support member is flexible and the unitary optical component carrier moveable in horizontal and vertical directions relative to the base. A bridge is attached to the base and forms an opening into which a portion of the unitary optical component carrier extends. A projection is coupled with the bridge and protrudes into the opening to abut the unitary optical component carrier. Extending the projection into the opening increases pressure applied by the projection to the optical component carrier. The increased pressure causes the unitary optical component carrier to be displaced.
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A holographic sight comprises a unitary optical component carrier having a plurality of receptacles for receiving optical components. A collimating optic abuts a surface of a first receptacle. A mirror abuts a surface of a second receptacle. A collar is positioned in a third receptacle and a laser diode is positioned within the collar. A first portion of the collar is affixed relative to a first portion of the third receptacle and a second portion of the collar is free to expand and contract relative to the third receptacle. The laser diode is affixed to the collar proximate the second portion and is free to move relative to the third receptacle with expansion and contraction of the second portion. The laser diode, the mirror, and the collimating optic are positioned relative to each other to create an optical path. The collar expands and contracts in response to changes in temperature to compensate for the unitary optical component carrier expanding and contracting in response to changes in temperature.
A holographic sight comprises a unitary optical component carrier. The unitary optical component carrier may comprise a body with a first receptacle configured to receive a laser diode, a second receptacle configured to receive a mirror, a third receptacle configured to receive a collimating optic, a fourth receptacle configured to receive a grating, and a fifth receptacle configured to receive an image hologram. A laser diode may be received within opposing walls formed by the first receptacle. A mirror may be received in, and abut one or more surfaces of the second receptacle. A collimating optic may be received in, and abut one or more surfaces of the third receptacle. A grating may be received in, and abut one or more surfaces of the fourth receptacle. A hologram image may be received in, and abut one or more surfaces of the fifth receptacle.
Methods and systems are disclosed for a modular weapon sight assembly. A weapon sight may include a base, an optical bench, an adjuster assembly, and/or a housing. The base may be configured to be releasably secured to a weapon. The optical bench may include a plurality of optical elements attached to a unitary component carrier. A relative position of the plurality of optical elements may define an optical path of the weapon sight. The base, the optical bench, the adjuster assembly, and the housing may be configured as separate modules. For example, the optical path of the optical bench may remain constant during adjustment and/or replacement of the base, the adjuster assembly, and/or the housing. A change in position of the base, the adjuster assembly, and/or the housing may not alter the relative position of the plurality of optical elements with respect to one another.
A holographic sight comprises a unitary optical component carrier. The unitary optical component carrier may comprise a body with a first receptacle configured to receive a laser diode, a second receptacle configured to receive a mirror, a third receptacle configured to receive a collimating optic, a fourth receptacle configured to receive a grating, and a fifth receptacle configured to receive an image hologram. A laser diode may be received within opposing walls formed by the first receptacle. A mirror may be received in, and abut one or more surfaces of the second receptacle. A collimating optic may be received in, and abut one or more surfaces of the third receptacle. A grating may be received in, and abut one or more surfaces of the fourth receptacle. A hologram image may be received in, and abut one or more surfaces of the fifth receptacle.
A holographic sight comprises a unitary optical component carrier having a plurality of receptacles for receiving optical components. A collimating optic abuts a surface of a first receptacle. A mirror abuts a surface of a second receptacle. A collar is positioned in a third receptacle and a laser diode is positioned within the collar. A first portion of the collar is affixed relative to a first portion of the third receptacle and a second portion of the collar is free to expand and contract relative to the third receptacle. The laser diode is affixed to the collar proximate the second portion and is free to move relative to the third receptacle with expansion and contraction of the second portion. The laser diode, the mirror, and the collimating optic are positioned relative to each other to create an optical path. The collar expands and contracts in response to changes in temperature to compensate for the unitary optical component carrier expanding and contracting in response to changes in temperature.
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Rifle scopes; telescopic gun sights; optical lens sights, namely, magnifiers; thermal vision sights, namely, optical lens sights and thermal imaging systems, not for medical use; night vision monocular and binoculars; tactical target lasers, namely, pointing device for use with firearms; optical lens sights, namely, holographic weapon sights; optical lens sights, namely, holographic hybrid sights; optical lens sights, namely, special use sights in the nature of tactical laser sights
Methods and systems are disclosed for a modular weapon sight assembly. A weapon sight may include a base, an optical bench, an adjuster assembly, and/or a housing. The base may be configured to be releasably secured to a weapon. The optical bench may include a plurality of optical elements attached to a unitary component carrier. A relative position of the plurality of optical elements may define an optical path of the weapon sight. The base, the optical bench, the adjuster assembly, and the housing may be configured as separate modules. For example, the optical path of the optical bench may remain constant during adjustment and/or replacement of the base, the adjuster assembly, and/or the housing. A change in position of the base, the adjuster assembly, and/or the housing may not alter the relative position of the plurality of optical elements with respect to one another.
Methods and systems are disclosed for a weapon sight with a tapered housing. The housing may be configured to enclose an optical bench and/or a portion of an adjuster assembly within the weapon sight. The housing may include an outer shell, a first window, and a second window. The first window may define a first area. The second window may define a second area. The second area may be greater than the first area, for example, such that the outer shell is tapered outward from the first opening to the second opening. The outer shell may define a first wall and a second wall that extend between the first opening and the second opening on opposed sides of an optical path of the weapon sight. The first wall and the second wall may be slanted outward from the first window to the second window.
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G03H 1/22 - Processes or apparatus for obtaining an optical image from holograms
Methods and systems are disclosed for a weapon sight with a tapered housing. The housing may be configured to enclose an optical bench and/or a portion of an adjuster assembly within the weapon sight. The housing may include an outer shell, a first window, and a second window. The first window may define a first area. The second window may define a second area. The second area may be greater than the first area, for example, such that the outer shell is tapered outward from the first opening to the second opening. The outer shell may define a first wall and a second wall that extend between the first opening and the second opening on opposed sides of an optical path of the weapon sight. The first wall and the second wall may be slanted outward from the first window to the second window.
F41G 1/30 - Reflecting sights specially adapted for smallarms or ordnance
G02B 23/10 - Telescopes, e.g. binocularsPeriscopesInstruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodiesViewfindersOptical aiming or sighting devices involving prisms or mirrors reflecting into the field of view additional indications, e.g. from collimator
G03H 1/22 - Processes or apparatus for obtaining an optical image from holograms
Methods and systems are disclosed for a weapon sight with a tapered housing. The housing may be configured to enclose an optical bench and/or a portion of an adjuster assembly within the weapon sight. The housing may include an outer shell, a first window, and a second window. The first window may define a first area. The second window may define a second area. The second area may be greater than the first area, for example, such that the outer shell is tapered outward from the first opening to the second opening. The outer shell may define a first wall and a second wall that extend between the first opening and the second opening on opposed sides of an optical path of the weapon sight. The first wall and the second wall may be slanted outward from the first window to the second window.
A holographic sight comprises a unitary optical component carrier. The unitary optical component carrier may comprise a body with a first receptacle configured to receive a laser diode, a second receptacle configured to receive a mirror, a third receptacle configured to receive a collimating optic, a fourth receptacle configured to receive a grating, and a fifth receptacle configured to receive an image hologram. A laser diode may be received within opposing walls formed by the first receptacle. A mirror may be received in, and abut one or more surfaces of the second receptacle. A collimating optic may be received in, and abut one or more surfaces of the third receptacle. A grating may be received in, and abut one or more surfaces of the fourth receptacle. A hologram image may be received in, and abut one or more surfaces of the fifth receptacle.
F41G 1/30 - Reflecting sights specially adapted for smallarms or ordnance
G02B 23/10 - Telescopes, e.g. binocularsPeriscopesInstruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodiesViewfindersOptical aiming or sighting devices involving prisms or mirrors reflecting into the field of view additional indications, e.g. from collimator
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
Methods and systems are disclosed for a modular weapon sight assembly. A weapon sight may include a base, an optical bench, an adjuster assembly, and/or a housing. The base may be configured to be releasably secured to a weapon. The optical bench may include a plurality of optical elements attached to a unitary component carrier. A relative position of the plurality of optical elements may define an optical path of the weapon sight. The base, the optical bench, the adjuster assembly, and the housing may be configured as separate modules. For example, the optical path of the optical bench may remain constant during adjustment and/or replacement of the base, the adjuster assembly, and/or the housing. A change in position of the base, the adjuster assembly, and/or the housing may not alter the relative position of the plurality of optical elements with respect to one another.
A holographic sight comprises a unitary optical component carrier having a plurality of receptacles for receiving optical components. A collimating optic abuts a surface of a first receptacle. A mirror abuts a surface of a second receptacle. A collar is positioned in a third receptacle and a laser diode is positioned within the collar. A first portion of the collar is affixed relative to a first portion of the third receptacle and a second portion of the collar is free to expand and contract relative to the third receptacle. The laser diode is affixed to the collar proximate the second portion and is free to move relative to the third receptacle with expansion and contraction of the second portion. The laser diode, the mirror, and the collimating optic are positioned relative to each other to create an optical path. The collar expands and contracts in response to changes in temperature to compensate for the unitary optical component carrier expanding and contracting in response to changes in temperature.
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 3/08 - Aiming or laying means with means for compensating for speed, direction, temperature, pressure, or humidity of the atmosphere
A holographic sight comprises a base, a support member attached to the base and extending upward therefrom, and a unitary optical component carrier formed with the support member. The support member is flexible and the unitary optical component carrier moveable in horizontal and vertical directions relative to the base. A bridge is attached to the base and forms an opening into which a portion of the unitary optical component carrier extends. A projection is coupled with the bridge and protrudes into the opening to abut the unitary optical component carrier. Extending the projection into the opening increases pressure applied by the projection to the optical component carrier. The increased pressure causes the unitary optical component carrier to be displaced.
An enhanced vision system includes a first optic subsystem and a transparent photodetector subsystem disposed within a common housing. The first optic subsystem may include passive devices such as simple or compound lenses, active devices such as low-light enhancing image intensifiers, or a combination of passive and active devices. The transparent photodetector subsystem receives the visible image exiting the first optic subsystem and converts a portion of the electromagnetic energy in the visible image to a signal communicated to image analysis circuitry. On a real-time or near real-time basis, the image analysis circuitry detects and identifies structures, objects, and/or individuals in the visible image. The image analysis circuitry provides an output that includes information regarding the structure, objects, and individuals to the system user contemporaneous with the system user viewing the visible image.
G09G 5/00 - Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators
G06V 20/20 - ScenesScene-specific elements in augmented reality scenes
G02B 23/12 - Telescopes, e.g. binocularsPeriscopesInstruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodiesViewfindersOptical aiming or sighting devices with means for image conversion or intensification
03 - Cosmetics and toiletries; cleaning, bleaching, polishing and abrasive preparations
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
13 - Firearms; explosives
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
35 - Advertising and business services
Goods & Services
Furbishing preparations, namely cleaning fluids, glass cleaning preparations, and oils for cleaning purposes; cloths impregnated with a detergent for cleaning firearms and firearm sights; pre-moistened towelettes impregnated with a detergent for cleaning firearms and firearm sights; wipes incorporating cleaning preparations for use in cleaning firearms and firearm sights. Optical apparatus and instruments, namely binoculars, telescopes, telescopic sights for firearms, tripods for use with binoculars, telescopes, and eyepieces; portable night vision instruments, namely night vision goggles, night vision telescopes, and, carrying cases, carrying straps, and protective covers for use with telescopes, binoculars, night vision goggles, and tripods; holographic instruments for use in target tracking; optical finders; telescopic sights incorporating lighting units; thermal imaging cameras. Firearms; Firearm attachments, namely, mounts for attaching night vision devices to a firearm; attachments for weapon sights, namely holographic, night vision, and thermal vision-based sights for firearms. Cleaning cloths for sporting optic lenses for use with firearms and firearm sights, namely, cleaning rags, leathers for cleaning purposes, cloths for wiping optical lenses, canister sets, and brushes. Retail store services featuring firearms and firearm attachments, namely firearm sights and firearm scopes, sporting optics, night vision goggles, thermal vision goggles, holographic weapon sights, optical trackers, tripods, cleaning cloths and cleaning fluids for use with firearms and firearm attachments.
A holographic sight is provided having a housing that includes a plurality of holograph sight components. A laser diode mounted in the housing is configured to emit a laser light beam. The light beam is transmitted to an integrated diffraction grating and filter unit which includes a grating and a filter in a single device. The diffraction grating has a grating surface for diffracting the light beam and also diffracting unwanted ambient light transmitted into the housing. The filter is an optical filter contacting at least a portion of the grating. The optical filter is adapted to absorb at least one wavelength of the ambient light to inhibit the ambient light from diffracting into a visible spectrum that might otherwise be viewable to a user looking into the holographic sight.
A holographic sight is provided having a housing that includes a plurality of holograph sight components. A laser diode mounted in the housing is configured to emit a laser light beam. The light beam is transmitted to an integrated diffraction grating and filter unit which includes a grating and a filter in a single device. The diffraction grating has a grating surface for diffracting the light beam and also diffracting unwanted ambient light transmitted into the housing. The filter is an optical filter contacting at least a portion of the grating. The optical filter is adapted to absorb at least one wavelength of the ambient light to inhibit the ambient light from diffracting into a visible spectrum that might otherwise be viewable to a user looking into the holographic sight.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
13 - Firearms; explosives
Goods & Services
Telescopic gun sights; optical sights for guns and archery and optical lenses for distance measurement; holographic firearm optical sights; reticles for optical firearms sights; thermal imaging systems, not for medical use; day and night vision systems primarily comprising day and night sensors, day and night cameras, power sources, communication means, monitors and operating software; magnified optical sighting device for firearms Gun sights, namely, non-telescopic sights for use with firearms; sights for firearms other than telescopic sights; mounts for firearm sights
