US3671000A
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Sight-thru telescopic sight mount
Assignee: Williams Gun Sight Co
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Filing: 1970-06-12
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Granted: 1972-06-20
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Expires: 1990-06-12
Abstract
Abstract A telescopic sight mount for operatively securing a telescopic sight to the receiver or similar portion of a firearm and comprising a pair of apertured base members adapted to be installed directly on the firearm and detachably support pairs of split ring retaining members fixedly secured to an associated telescopic sight, the sight mount permitting use of standard ''''iron'''' sights on the firearm without requiring removal of the telescopic sight and providing a new and improved means for conveniently interchanging telescopic sights.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul D Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:48
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41G; F41G11/00; F41G11/001; F41G11/003; F41G1/00; F41G1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
In combination in a mount for securing a telescopic sight to a firearm provided with standard iron sights, a generally ring-shaped lower base member adapted to be affixed to said firearm and defining an aperture providing a view of the iron sights, fastening means for securing said lower base member to a firearm and means on said lower base member providing access to said fastening means, a telescopic sight retaining member adapted to be affixed to the telescope sight, cooperable mounting means on said lower base member and said telescope retaining member for detachably securing said retaining member to said base member, said mounting means including complementary projection means on one of said members and recess means on the other of said members, whereby said members are longitudinally slidably engageable with each other, said projection means comprising a generally laterally inwardly inclined surface and a generally vertically disposed surface, locking means extending laterally of said other member and engageable with said vertically disposed surface for lockingly securing said members against relative longitudinal sliding movement, said mounting means including means providing access to said fastening means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
In combination in a mount for securing a telescopic sight to a firearm provided with standard iron sights, a generally ring-shaped lower base member adapted to be affixed to said firearm and defining an aperture providing a view of the iron sights, fastening means for securing said lower base member to a firearm and means on said lower base member providing access to said fastening means, a telescopic sight retaining member adapted to be affixed to the telescope sight, cooperable mounting means on said lower base member and said telescope retaining member for detachably securing said retaining member to said base member, said mounting means including complementary projection means on one of said members and recess means on the other of said members, whereby said members are longitudinally slidably engageable with each other, said projection means comprising a generally laterally inwardly inclined surface and a generally vertically disposed surface, locking means extending laterally of said other member and engageable with said vertically disposed surface for lockingly securing said members against relative longitudinal sliding movement, said mounting means including means providing access to said fastening means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
143 words
In combination in a mount for securing a telescopic signt to a firearm provided with standard iron sights, a pair of longitudinally spaced mounting assemblies, each of said assemblies comprising a first generally ring-shaped member having a mounting portion on the lower end thereof, fastener means extending between the firearm and said mounting portion for operatively securing said first member to the firearm, each of said assemblies further comprising a second generally ring-shaped member consisting of a pair of split ring elements adapted to be affixed to the telescopic sight, cooperable attachment means on the lower ends of said second members and the upper ends of said first members for securing said members together, said attachment means including complimentary tenon and tenon receiving recess means on said first and second members, and means on said first members providing access to said fastener means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
143 words
In combination in a mount for securing a telescopic signt to a firearm provided with standard iron sights, a pair of longitudinally spaced mounting assemblies, each of said assemblies comprising a first generally ring-shaped member having a mounting portion on the lower end thereof, fastener means extending between the firearm and said mounting portion for operatively securing said first member to the firearm, each of said assemblies further comprising a second generally ring-shaped member consisting of a pair of split ring elements adapted to be affixed to the telescopic sight, cooperable attachment means on the lower ends of said second members and the upper ends of said first members for securing said members together, said attachment means including complimentary tenon and tenon receiving recess means on said first and second members, and means on said first members providing access to said fastener means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
151 words
In combination in a mount for securing a telescopic sight to a firearm provided with standard iron sights, a generally ring-shaped lower base member adapted to be affixed to said firearm, said lower base member including a longitudinally extending mounting portion and a ring-shaped portion defining a central aperture providing a view of the iron sights of said firearm, a generally ring-shaped telescopic sight retaining member adapted to be affixed to the telescopic sight, cooperable mounting means on said lower base member and said telescope retaining member for detachably securing said retaining member to said base member, said mounting means including complementary-shaped tenon and tenon receiving recess means on confronting portions of said base and retaining members, fastening means for securing said mounting portion of said base member to the firearm, and means including an access opening in said ring-shaped portion of said base member providing access to said fastening means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
151 words
In combination in a mount for securing a telescopic sight to a firearm provided with standard iron sights, a generally ring-shaped lower base member adapted to be affixed to said firearm, said lower base member including a longitudinally extending mounting portion and a ring-shaped portion defining a central aperture providing a view of the iron sights of said firearm, a generally ring-shaped telescopic sight retaining member adapted to be affixed to the telescopic sight, cooperable mounting means on said lower base member and said telescope retaining member for detachably securing said retaining member to said base member, said mounting means including complementary-shaped tenon and tenon receiving recess means on confronting portions of said base and retaining members, fastening means for securing said mounting portion of said base member to the firearm, and means including an access opening in said ring-shaped portion of said base member providing access to said fastening means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
144 words
In combination in a mount for securing a telescopic sight to a firearm provided with standard iron sights, a pair of longitudinally spaced mounting assemblies, each of said assemblies comprising a generally ring-shaped lower base member adapted to be affixed to said firearm, said lower base members including longitudinally aligned central apertures providing a view of the iron sights of said firearm, each of said assemblies further Comprising a generally ring-shaped telescopic sight retaining member adapted to be affixed to the telescope sight, and cooperable mounting means on said lower base members and said telescope retaining members for detachably securing said retaining members to the associated of said base members, said mounting means including tenon means extending longitudinally and upwardly from said base members and complementary-shaped tenon receiving recess means on confronting portions of said retaining members adapted to slidably engage said tenon means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
144 words
In combination in a mount for securing a telescopic sight to a firearm provided with standard iron sights, a pair of longitudinally spaced mounting assemblies, each of said assemblies comprising a generally ring-shaped lower base member adapted to be affixed to said firearm, said lower base members including longitudinally aligned central apertures providing a view of the iron sights of said firearm, each of said assemblies further Comprising a generally ring-shaped telescopic sight retaining member adapted to be affixed to the telescope sight, and cooperable mounting means on said lower base members and said telescope retaining members for detachably securing said retaining members to the associated of said base members, said mounting means including tenon means extending longitudinally and upwardly from said base members and complementary-shaped tenon receiving recess means on confronting portions of said retaining members adapted to slidably engage said tenon means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
132 words
In combination in a mount for securing a telescopic sight to a firearm provided with standard iron sights, a generally ring-shaped lower base member adapted to be affixed to said firearm, said lower base member including a central aperture providing a view of the iron sights of said firearm, a telescopic sight retaining member comprising a pair of split ring elements adapted to be affixed to the telescope sight, cooperable mounting means on said lower base member and said telescope retaining member for detachably securing said retaining member to said base member, said mounting means including complementary shaped longitudinally slideably engageable tenon and tenon receiving means on confronting portions of said base and retaining members, and means for limiting relative longitudinal sliding movement of said retaining member relative to said base member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
132 words
In combination in a mount for securing a telescopic sight to a firearm provided with standard iron sights, a generally ring-shaped lower base member adapted to be affixed to said firearm, said lower base member including a central aperture providing a view of the iron sights of said firearm, a telescopic sight retaining member comprising a pair of split ring elements adapted to be affixed to the telescope sight, cooperable mounting means on said lower base member and said telescope retaining member for detachably securing said retaining member to said base member, said mounting means including complementary shaped longitudinally slideably engageable tenon and tenon receiving means on confronting portions of said base and retaining members, and means for limiting relative longitudinal sliding movement of said retaining member relative to said base member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-06-20 | 1975-12-20 | 1976-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-20 | 1979-12-20 | 1980-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-20 | 1983-12-20 | 1984-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |