A fiber optic illuminator includes a light source and a fiber optic filament disposed around an exterior of the light source and positioned to receive light from the light source. A reflector is disposed around the light source and surrounds at least a portion of the fiber optic filament. An interior or exterior of the reflector is configured to reflect light emitted from the light source towards the fiber optic filament. A portion of the light from the light source and a portion of the reflected light are coupled into the fiber optic filament and exit an end of the fiber optic filament to form an alignment spot.
A fiber optic illuminator includes a light source and a fiber optic filament disposed around an exterior of the light source and positioned to receive light from the light source. A reflector is disposed around the light source and surrounds at least a portion of the fiber optic filament. An interior or exterior of the reflector is configured to reflect light emitted from the light source towards the fiber optic filament. A portion of the light from the light source and a portion of the reflected light are coupled into the fiber optic filament and exit an end of the fiber optic filament to form an alignment spot.
Systems for providing an illuminated insert for a gun sight include an insert that is inserted into a gun sight. The insert can have an illuminator that provides a source of illumination to improve visual acquisition of the sight. The insert is secured in an opening in the sight by a locking feature that contacts portions of an interior of the sight to secure the insert into the sight. The insert can be secured solely by the mechanical interactions of the locking feature without any further techniques, such as adhesives or the like. The insert is not removable from the sight without the use of destructive techniques to ensure security of the insert.
Systems for providing an illuminated insert for a gun sight include an insert that is inserted into a gun sight. The insert can have an illuminator that provides a source of illumination to improve visual acquisition of the sight. The insert is secured in an opening in the sight by a locking feature that contacts portions of an interior of the sight to secure the insert into the sight. The insert can be secured solely by the mechanical interactions of the locking feature without any further techniques, such as adhesives or the like. The insert is not removable from the sight without the use of destructive techniques to ensure security of the insert.
A system includes a random signal generator and a processor. The random signal generator generates detection signals of radioactive decay events. The random signal generator includes a detector and a metal tritide device disposed at the detector. The detector generates the detection signals based on detection of beta particles from radioactive decay of tritium. The detection signals include randomized timing information of the radioactive decay events. The metal tritide device includes the tritium. The tritium in the metal tritide device undergoes radioactive decay to emit the beta particles. The processor generates a random value based on the detection signals of the radioactive decay events.
A system includes a random signal generator and a processor. The random signal generator generates detection signals of radioactive decay events. The random signal generator includes a detector and a metal tritide device disposed at the detector. The detector generates the detection signals based on detection of beta particles from radioactive decay of tritium. The detection signals include randomized timing information of the radioactive decay events. The metal tritide device includes the tritium. The tritium in the metal tritide device undergoes radioactive decay to emit the beta particles. The processor generates a random value based on the detection signals of the radioactive decay events.
A protective cover for an optical sight of a firearm, with at least one transparent end wall section for protecting either a proximal opening or a distal opening of the optical sight is disclosed. In order to provide a backup sight, it is proposed for the transparent end wall section to have a permanently displayed optical reticle or a part of this reticle.
A safety selector assembly for retrofitting a manual firearm safety of a firearm and a safety selector lever for the manual firearm safety. So that the safety and/or fire mode of the firearm can be clearly read, the invention proposes for the opacity of the head section to be interrupted by at least one see-through region between the front side and back side positioned eccentrically to the rotation axis in order to thus enable visibility of at least one safety marking of the manual firearm safety.
A lighting element for a firearm or sight with a gaseous tritium light source and with an injection-molded plastic housing, wherein the plastic housing at least partially encloses the gaseous tritium light source. High mechanical ruggedness can be achieved if the plastic housing at least partially consists of a polyamide 12 (PA12)-based or polycarbonate (PC)-based plastic.
G21H 3/02 - Arrangements for direct conversion of radiation energy from radioactive sources into forms of energy other than electric energy, e.g. light in which material is excited to luminesce by the radiation
10.
GASEOUS TRITIUM LIGHT SOURCE, TIMEPIECE OR INSERT WITH THIS GASEOUS TRITIUM LIGHT SOURCE
A gaseous tritium light source (GTLS), which has a hermetically sealed outer sleeve (2) made of glass, more particularly borosilicate glass. A high durability and lighting intensity is produced due to the fact that at least some sections of the outer sleeve (2) have an outer coating (7) applied directly to the outer surface of the outer sleeve (2) serving as a reflective layer made of a metal, wherein the outer coating (7) has an epitaxial structure and wherein the metal has a reflectance of > 70% for visible light.
H01J 65/08 - Lamps in which a screen or coating is excited to luminesce by radioactive material located inside the vessel
G21H 3/02 - Arrangements for direct conversion of radiation energy from radioactive sources into forms of energy other than electric energy, e.g. light in which material is excited to luminesce by the radiation
H01J 5/08 - VesselsContainersShields associated therewithVacuum locks provided with coatings on the walls thereofSelection of materials for the coatings
H01J 61/35 - VesselsContainers provided with coatings on the walls thereofSelection of materials for the coatings
A gaseous tritium light source (GTLS), which has a hermetically sealed outer sleeve made of glass, more particularly borosilicate glass. A high durability and lighting intensity is produced due to the fact that at least some sections of the outer sleeve have an outer coating applied directly to the outer surface of the outer sleeve serving as a reflective layer made of a metal, wherein the outer coating has an epitaxial structure and wherein the metal has a reflectance of >70% for visible light.
H01J 65/06 - Lamps in which a gas filling is excited to luminesce by radioactive material structurally associated with the lamp, e.g. inside the vessel
A method of fabricating one or more glass cells includes drawing one or more glass capillaries from a source of glass material. The method includes performing a first conditioning of one or more inner surfaces of the one or more capillaries. The method includes sealing one or more first ends of the one or more capillaries using thermal energy. The method includes performing a second conditioning of the one or more inner surfaces after the sealing. The method includes purifying the one or more capillaries to increase a purity of a gas used to fill the one or more capillaries. The method includes filling the one or more capillaries using the gas after the purifying. The method includes pressurizing the one or more capillaries to a given pressure. The method includes sealing one or more second ends of the one or more capillaries using thermal energy.
A method of fabricating one or more glass cells includes drawing one or more glass capillaries from a source of glass material. The method includes performing a first conditioning of one or more inner surfaces of the one or more capillaries. The method includes sealing one or more first ends of the one or more capillaries using thermal energy. The method includes performing a second conditioning of the one or more inner surfaces after the sealing. The method includes purifying the one or more capillaries to increase a purity of a gas used to fill the one or more capillaries. The method includes filling the one or more capillaries using the gas after the purifying. The method includes pressurizing the one or more capillaries to a given pressure. The method includes sealing one or more second ends of the one or more capillaries using thermal energy.
A lighting element with a gaseous tritium light source and an elongated plastic housing that at least partially encloses the gaseous tritium light source with its housing shell and forms a latching element that snaps together with the gaseous tritium light source, which can be inserted into the plastic housing, and holds it in the plastic housing. A rugged lighting element can be produced if the latching element is formed by at least one catch element, which catch element has a radially sprung flexible spring and at least one, preferably two, inwardly oriented snaps with an indentation for snapping together with the gaseous tritium light source.
H01J 65/06 - Lamps in which a gas filling is excited to luminesce by radioactive material structurally associated with the lamp, e.g. inside the vessel
H01J 65/00 - Lamps without any electrode inside the vesselLamps with at least one main electrode outside the vessel
H01J 61/02 - Gas-discharge or vapour-discharge lamps Details
G21H 3/02 - Arrangements for direct conversion of radiation energy from radioactive sources into forms of energy other than electric energy, e.g. light in which material is excited to luminesce by the radiation
H01J 61/12 - Selection of substances for gas fillingsSpecified operating pressure or temperature
F41G 1/34 - Night sights, e.g. luminescent combined with light source, e.g. spot light
A firearm is proposed, with an optical safety marking (9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6) provided on the firearm (1) for clearly indicating the safety state of the firearm (1). In order to increase the safety of the firearm (1), it is proposed for the safety marking (9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6) to be embodied as phosphorescent and/or fluorescent and/or radioluminescent and/or bioluminescent.
(1) Peintures pour armes à feu.
(2) Appareils d'éclairage pour armes à feu; appareils et installations pour l'éclairage pour armes à feu; bâtons fluorescents pour armes à feu; tubes fluorescents pour armes à feu; lampes pour armes à feu.
(3) Armes à feu.
A folding knife and related method include actuating elements for locking or unlocking the blade of the knife. The actuating elements are permanently illuminated or backlit so that the actuating elements are more clearly visible in low light conditions and can therefore be safely operated. Such features for knife applications may provide advantages for particular activities where knives are commonly used, such as for law enforcement and hunting.
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
Weapons and ammunition; firearms; parts of firearms, as
included in this class; firearm safety devices; firearm
safety markings (part of a firearm); firearm safety markings
(part of safety catches for firearms); firearm storage bags
(specially adapted). Repair or maintenance of firearms; installation, repair or
maintenance of firearm safety devices; installation, repair
or maintenance of safety markings on firearms; provision of
information on the repair and maintenance of firearms and
their parts.
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
Weapons, namely, firearms, hunting firearms, sporting firearms, rifles, pistols, shotguns, air pistols and air rifles, tear-gas weapons, conducted electrical weapons (CEW), tear gas weapons, spring-activated spearguns, and ammunition; firearms; parts of firearms, as included in this class, namely, safety catches for firearms and firearm safety markings for a safety catch for firearms; parts of firearms as firearm attachments, namely, mounts for attaching accessories and safety markings to a firearm and mounts for attaching lights and night vision devices to a firearm; parts of firearms, namely, monopods, bipods, tripods for firearms, non-telescopic gun sights for firearms, magazines for weapons, recappers, case covers for firearms and triggers for firearms; firearm safety devices, namely, safety catches for firearms, barrel reflectors for firearms, firearm hand guards; firearm safety markings being part of a firearm; firearm safety markings being part of a safety catch for firearms; firearm safety markings being part of a manual safety, loaded chamber indicator, and decocker of firearms; specially adapted firearm storage bags Repair or maintenance of firearms; installation, repair or maintenance of firearm safety devices; installation, repair or maintenance of safety markings on firearms; provision of information on the repair and maintenance of firearms and their parts
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
Weapons and ammunition; Firearms; Parts of firearms, All the aforesaid goods included in class 13; Firearm safety catches; Safety markings for firearms; Bags for storing firearms [specifically adapted]. Repair or maintenance of firearms; Installation, repair or maintenance of firearm safety catches; Installation, repair or maintenance of safety markings on firearms; Providing of information relating to the repair and maintenance of firearms and parts therefor.
A light source (1), which has a hollow body (2) closed in a gas-tight manner, which is coated on at least one inner side with a phosphor and is filled with gaseous tritium and emits colored light, the hollow body (2) being arranged in a housing (3) of the light source (1), the light source (1) having at least one body (4) of a colored material which annularly encircles a longitudinal center axis of the light source (1) and the color of which is different from black in daylight, the annularly encircling body (4) being arranged at least on a terminal end region of the housing (3) or at least between the terminal end region of the housing (3) and a light-emitting end face of the hollow body (2).
F41G 1/34 - Night sights, e.g. luminescent combined with light source, e.g. spot light
F21V 17/10 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening
F21V 17/12 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening by screwing
F21V 17/16 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening by deformation of parts of the lighting deviceSnap action mounting
H01J 61/12 - Selection of substances for gas fillingsSpecified operating pressure or temperature
H01J 61/35 - VesselsContainers provided with coatings on the walls thereofSelection of materials for the coatings
H01J 61/40 - Devices for influencing the colour or wavelength of the light by light-filtersDevices for influencing the colour or wavelength of the light by coloured coatings in or on the envelope
The invention relates to a sight device (1), in particular a reflector sight or telescopic sight, which sight device has a lighting apparatus (2) for producing or illuminating a target mark, wherein the lighting apparatus (2) comprises an light guide (3) made of photoluminescent, in particular fluorescent material and a radioluminescent light source (7) coupled to the light guide (3), wherein the light guide (3) is designed to receive ambient light and convert said ambient light into photoluminescence light along at least one segment (4) of the longitudinal extent of the light guide, and wherein the absorption spectrum (10) of the photoluminescent material of the light guide (3) and the emission spectrum (9) of the radioluminescent light source (7) in the visible range can both be characterized by a spectral bandwidth and a center wavelength. In order to increase the luminance of the lighting apparatus and thus the visibility of the target mark, the center wavelength of the emission spectrum (9) of the radioluminescent light source (7) is greater than the center wavelength of the absorption spectrum (10) of the photoluminescent material of the light guide (3).
F21S 4/00 - Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources
G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
F41G 1/34 - Night sights, e.g. luminescent combined with light source, e.g. spot light
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
F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
G02B 23/24 - Instruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodies, e.g. fibrescopes
G21H 3/02 - Arrangements for direct conversion of radiation energy from radioactive sources into forms of energy other than electric energy, e.g. light in which material is excited to luminesce by the radiation
A light source (1) which has a hollow body (2) which is closed in a gas-tight manner, which hollow body is coated on at least one inner side with a luminous material and is filled with gaseous tritium and emits coloured light, wherein the hollow body (2) is arranged in a housing (3) of the light source (1), wherein the light source (1) has at least one body (4) of a coloured material that annularly encircles a longitudinal centre axis of the light source (1), the colour of which material is different from black in daylight, wherein the annularly encircling body (4) is arranged at least on a terminal end region of the housing (3) or at least between the terminal end region of the housing (3) and a light-emitting end face of the hollow body (2).
A process produces self-illuminating bodies, in which a recess is made in a housing part of a housing and a fluorescent and/or phosphorescent layer and/or a mask is arranged on a boundary wall of a cavity which is formed by joining the housing parts together. The housing parts are connected in a gastight manner, with at least one feed opening from outside into the cavity remaining open. Furthermore, a medium emitting decaying radiation is introduced through the at least one feed opening into the cavity, the decaying radiation being intended to illuminate the fluorescent and/or phosphorescent layer. Furthermore, a self-illuminating body and also the use thereof are specified.
A method produces a housing with at least one hermetically sealed receiving space for an electronic component, the receiving space including at least a part of the interior of the housing. In the method, a hollow body made of glass and having at least one opening is produced/provided, at least one electronic device is introduced through the at least one opening, and the receiving space is hermetically sealed by melting the housing, or the at least one opening is sealed by laser radiation. A device has an at least partially hermetically sealed housing made of silicon, particularly a housing produced according to the above-mentioned method.
H01L 23/08 - ContainersSeals characterised by the material of the container or its electrical properties the material being an electrical insulator, e.g. glass
H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
A61B 1/04 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor combined with photographic or television appliances
C03B 23/217 - Uniting glass rods, glass tubes, or hollow glassware for the production of cathode ray tubes or similarly shaped tubes
The invention relates to a sight device (1), in particular a reflector sight or telescopic sight, which sight device has a lighting apparatus (2) for producing or illuminating a target mark, wherein the lighting apparatus (2) comprises an optical waveguide (3) made of photoluminescent, in particular fluorescent material and a radioluminescent light source (7) coupled to the optical waveguide (3), wherein the optical waveguide (3) is designed to absorb ambient light and convert said ambient light into photoluminescence light along at least one segment (4) of the longitudinal extent of the optical waveguide, and wherein the absorption spectrum (10) of the photoluminescent material of the optical waveguide (3) and the emission spectrum (9) of the radioluminescent light source (7) in the visible range can both be characterized by a spectral bandwidth and a center wavelength. In order to increase the luminance of the lighting apparatus and thus the visibility of the target mark, the center wavelength of the emission spectrum (9) of the radioluminescent light source (7) is greater than the center wavelength of the absorption spectrum (10) of the photoluminescent material of the optical waveguide (3).
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
F41G 1/34 - Night sights, e.g. luminescent combined with light source, e.g. spot light
F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary instruments and
apparatus, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; orthopedic
articles; suture material; medical implants made from
artificial materials. Packaging of goods, particularly hermetic encapsulation of
micro-electromechanical components in glass. Scientific and technological services as well as research
work and industrial design services in this field;
scientific and medical research and development; engineering
work.
32.
PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A SELF-ILLUMINATING BODY AND SELF-ILLUMINATING BODY
The invention relates to a process for producing self-illuminating bodies (101..104), in which a recess (1) is made in a housing part (2, 3) of a housing and a fluorescent and/or phosphorescent layer (7) and/or a mask (9) is arranged on a boundary wall (12) of a cavity (5) which is formed by joining the housing parts (2, 3) together. The housing parts (2, 3) are connected in a gastight manner, with at least one feed opening (4) from outside into the cavity (5) remaining open. Furthermore, a medium (6) emitting decaying radiation is introduced through the at least one feed opening (4) into the cavity (5), the decaying radiation being intended to illuminate the fluorescent and/or phosphorescent layer (7). Furthermore, a self-illuminating body (101..104) and also the use thereof are specified.
H01J 65/08 - Lamps in which a screen or coating is excited to luminesce by radioactive material located inside the vessel
G21H 3/02 - Arrangements for direct conversion of radiation energy from radioactive sources into forms of energy other than electric energy, e.g. light in which material is excited to luminesce by the radiation
33.
METHOD FOR PRODUCING A HERMETIC HOUSING FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE
The invention relates to a method for producing a housing (100-125) with at least one hermetically sealed receiving space (12, 19, 20) for an electronic component (3), said receiving space comprising at least a part of the interior of the housing (100-125). In the method, a hollow body (2) made of glass and having at least one opening is produced/provided, at least one electronic device (3) is introduced through the at least one opening, and the receiving space (12, 19, 20) is hermetically sealed by melting the housing (100-125), or the at least one opening is sealed by means of laser radiation. The invention further relates to a device with an at least partially hermetically sealed housing (100-125) made of silicon, particularly a housing produced according to the above-mentioned method.
The invention relates to a display device (1) having a transparent body (2), wherein the display device (1) has a self-contained, self-illuminating light source (3), wherein the light source (3) is embedded in the transparent body (2), wherein light emitted by the light source (3) is retained in the body (2) by total internal reflection at boundary surfaces (4, 5, 6, 7) of the transparent body (2) and the transparent body (2) further comprises at least one light output side (8) having at least one light output structure, formed by at least one elevation (9) and/or at least one recess (10) in a surface of the transparent body (2), for outputting light of the self-illuminating light source (3).
A sighting device (1), which is provided for aligning an apparatus connected to the sighting device (1) by aligning an axis of the sighting device (1) with a sight axis, having a self-luminous light source (2), an optical waveguide element (3) for collecting ambient light and a reticle (4) illuminated by the collected ambient light and/or the self-luminous light source (2), characterized in that provision is made for at least one optical beam deflection means (5) which is superposed on and/or coupled to the optical waveguide element (3) and the artificial light source (2), wherein the at least one beam deflection means (5) is designed to deflect the light from the artificial light source (2) and the collected ambient light and decouple it in a common emergence direction and/or to project it in the direction of the reticle (4), wherein the reticle is illuminated or formed by the decoupled light.
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
G02B 27/34 - Fiducial marks or measuring scales within the optical system illuminated
F41G 1/34 - Night sights, e.g. luminescent combined with light source, e.g. spot light
F41G 1/38 - Telescopic sights specially adapted for smallarms or ordnanceSupports or mountings therefor
36.
Sighting device containing an elongated body made from light conducting or light collecting material and coaxially disposed with a light source
The invention relates to a sighting device, containing an elongate light source (11) and an elongate body (15) made from a material which conducts light and/or collects light. The light source (11) and body (15) are disposed coaxially. A user looking into the device in the viewing direction (3) sees at least one luminous mark under all light conditions. In weak or failing ambient light, at least the light source (11) appears as a luminous dot and in strong ambient light, the face of the body (15) directed towards the user radiates collected light. In the transition range between weak and strong ambient light, both the light source (11) and the luminous face of the body (15) are visible to the user.
The invention relates to a sighting device (1, 11) comprising at least one self-illuminated light source (2) and at least one body made of light-conducting and/or light-collecting material, wherein the body is implemented as a tube (3) or ring (8) and the light source (2) is disposed at least in segments in the tube (3) or ring (8).
The invention relates to a sighting device, comprising an elongated light source (11) and an elongated body (15) made of a material that conducts and/or collects light. The light source (11) and the body (15) are arranged coaxially. A user looking in the viewing direction (3) into the device sees at least one luminescent mark under all lighting conditions. When there is low or no ambient light, at least the light source (11) shows up as an illuminated point. When the ambient light is strong, the face of the body (15) facing the user emits collected light. In the transition region between low and strong ambient light, the light source (11) and the illuminated face of the body (15) are visible to the user.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
(1) Lighting installations namely, lighting ballasts.
(2) Lighting installations namely, electric track lighting units, lighting fixtures; nuclear light sources namely, gaseous tritium light sources available either as a raw source or already preinstalled in a protective metal housing or preinstalled in metal light inserts or in assortments of finished products, namely in lighting fixtures, light poles, lighting handrails, electronic handheld units.
Lighting installations, namely lighting fixtures, landscape lighting installations, warning lights, and infra-red and UV lighting fixtures for use in marking and identifying objects and people; radio-luminescent light sources, namely sealed GTLS (gaseous tritium light source) luminescent sources, tubes and coatings for use in instruments and devices, night vision sights for weaponry and other electronic equipment
14 - Precious metals and their alloys; jewelry; time-keeping instruments
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
35 - Advertising and business services
Goods & Services
Watches, watch movements, clocks, alarm clocks, chronometers, chronographs for use as watches, parts for clocks, watch fobs, pocket watches and stop watches [ Printed products, namely, product guides featuring instruction on lighting and watches; publications, namely, manuals in the field of lighting and watches; advertising materials, namely, posters and paper banners; instructional and teaching materials, excluding teaching apparatus, in the field of lighting and watches; plastic bags, paper bags and cardboard for merchandise packaging ] [ E-commerce services, namely, the provision of product information via world-wide computer or telematic networks for advertising and sales purposes; retail store services featuring watches; retail trading via the Internet, namely, on-line trading services in which the seller posts products to be auctioned and bidding is done via the Internet ]
14 - Precious metals and their alloys; jewelry; time-keeping instruments
Goods & Services
watches, watch movements, clocks, alarm clocks, chronometers, chronographs for use as watches, parts for clocks, watch fobs, pocket watches, stop watches
