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US3205580A
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Anti-shock gun telescope mounting
Assignee: Bausch and Lomb Inc
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Filing: 1963-11-04
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Granted: 1965-09-14
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Expires: 1983-11-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lloyd T Osborn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:19
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41G; F41G11/00; F41G11/001; F41G11/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
264 words
IN A GUN SIGHTING TELESCOPE MOUNTING INCLUDING A FRONT BRACKET FIXED TO THE BARREL OF SAID GUN SO AS TO SUPPORT SAID TELESCOPE, THE COMBINATION OF, A DEMOUNTABLE CLAMPING SLEEVE HAVING AN INNER SURFACE WHICH IS LOOSELY FITTED TO THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE TELESCOPE TUBE, RADIALLY CONTRACTABLE COLLET MEANS FORMED ON ONE END OF SAID SLEEVE, MEANS FOR CLAMPING SAID COLLET MEANS TIGHTLY UPON SAID TUBE, A SPHERICALLY SURFACES HEAD FORMED ON THE OTHER END OF SAID SLEEVE, A PAIR OF PARALLEL AND MUTUALLY SPACED LONGITUDINALLY DIRECTED WALLS DEFINING A SLOT WHICH IS CUT THROUGH SAID SPHERICAL SURFACE, A PIN FIXED INTO SAID BRACKET AND LOCATED SUBSTANTIALLY ON A VERTICAL AXIS EXTENDING THROUGH THE CENTER OF SAID SURFACE AND INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SLOT, A SPHERICAL INTERIOR SURFACE FORMED IN SAID FRONT BRACKET CONCENTRICALLY WITH AND FITTED TO SAID FIRST SPHERICAL SURFACE SO AS TO FORM A UNIVERSAL TYPE JOINT THEREWITH, A REAR FACING LATERAL WALL FORMED ON SAID FRONT BRACKET, A RUBBER RING SEATED ON THE OUTER SURFACE OF SAID SLEEVE IN CONTACT WITH SAID LATERAL WALL, A STOP COLLAR SECURED TO SAID SLEEVE AND HAVING AN OUTER DIAMETER LESS THAN THE LARGEST DIAMETER OF SAID RUBBER RING AND LYING IN CONTACT THEREWITH, WHEREBY THE RECOIL FORCE GENERATED BY FIRING THE GUN IS TRANSMITTED IN REDUCED AMOUNT TO THE TELESCOPE YIELDABLY AND EVENLY AROUND ITS TUBE THROUGH THE RUBBER RING REGARDLESS OF THE WINDAGE AND ELEVATION ALIGNMENT OF THE TELESCOPE RELATIVE TO SAID GUN BARREL, AND FURTHERMORE THE REBOUND OF THE TELESCOPE FROM THE COMPRESSION OF SAID RUBBER RING IS GREATLY REDUCED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
264 words
IN A GUN SIGHTING TELESCOPE MOUNTING INCLUDING A FRONT BRACKET FIXED TO THE BARREL OF SAID GUN SO AS TO SUPPORT SAID TELESCOPE, THE COMBINATION OF, A DEMOUNTABLE CLAMPING SLEEVE HAVING AN INNER SURFACE WHICH IS LOOSELY FITTED TO THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE TELESCOPE TUBE, RADIALLY CONTRACTABLE COLLET MEANS FORMED ON ONE END OF SAID SLEEVE, MEANS FOR CLAMPING SAID COLLET MEANS TIGHTLY UPON SAID TUBE, A SPHERICALLY SURFACES HEAD FORMED ON THE OTHER END OF SAID SLEEVE, A PAIR OF PARALLEL AND MUTUALLY SPACED LONGITUDINALLY DIRECTED WALLS DEFINING A SLOT WHICH IS CUT THROUGH SAID SPHERICAL SURFACE, A PIN FIXED INTO SAID BRACKET AND LOCATED SUBSTANTIALLY ON A VERTICAL AXIS EXTENDING THROUGH THE CENTER OF SAID SURFACE AND INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SLOT, A SPHERICAL INTERIOR SURFACE FORMED IN SAID FRONT BRACKET CONCENTRICALLY WITH AND FITTED TO SAID FIRST SPHERICAL SURFACE SO AS TO FORM A UNIVERSAL TYPE JOINT THEREWITH, A REAR FACING LATERAL WALL FORMED ON SAID FRONT BRACKET, A RUBBER RING SEATED ON THE OUTER SURFACE OF SAID SLEEVE IN CONTACT WITH SAID LATERAL WALL, A STOP COLLAR SECURED TO SAID SLEEVE AND HAVING AN OUTER DIAMETER LESS THAN THE LARGEST DIAMETER OF SAID RUBBER RING AND LYING IN CONTACT THEREWITH, WHEREBY THE RECOIL FORCE GENERATED BY FIRING THE GUN IS TRANSMITTED IN REDUCED AMOUNT TO THE TELESCOPE YIELDABLY AND EVENLY AROUND ITS TUBE THROUGH THE RUBBER RING REGARDLESS OF THE WINDAGE AND ELEVATION ALIGNMENT OF THE TELESCOPE RELATIVE TO SAID GUN BARREL, AND FURTHERMORE THE REBOUND OF THE TELESCOPE FROM THE COMPRESSION OF SAID RUBBER RING IS GREATLY REDUCED.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-09-13 | 1969-03-15 | 1969-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-13 | 1973-03-15 | 1973-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-13 | 1977-03-15 | 1977-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |