US3739167A
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Light for hunting weapon
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-04-08
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Granted: 1973-06-12
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Expires: 1990-04-08
Abstract
Abstract A spot light for use in night hunting includes a standard having means for attachment to a weapon such as a rifle, shotgun or bow. The standard includes a swivel housing, for adjustably supporting a swivel which carries a light holder and reflector, and clamping means for locking the swivel in a selected position to aim the spot light. The housing provides a mounting for a battery, and a remote switch connected to the unit through appropriate conductor wires is mounted on the weapon in position to be conveniently actuated by the hunter at the appropriate time.
Inventors
- 👤 G Avery
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 02:03
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41G; F41G1/00; F41G1/32; F41G1/34; F41G1/35; F21; F21L; F21L14/00; F21V; F21V33/00; F41G1/46; F41G1/467
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
223 words
A light fixture for a hunting weapon comprising: housing means for attachment to the weapon; said housing means comprises a standard for attachment to the weapon, a swivel housing, and means rotatably coupling said standard and said swivel housing about a first axis; a swivel universally supported in said housing means to swing about a second axis transverse to said first axis; a bulb holder and reflector assembly mounted on said swivel; clamping means in said housing means for locking said swivel in selected positions; said clamping means locking said swivel housing relative to said standard, and said swivel relaTive to said swivel housing; battery holding means mounted on said swivel housing; conductor means including switch means for electrically connecting the bulb holder and reflector assembly to a battery supported in said battery holding means; said switch means being adapted for mounting on the weapon for selective actuation; said standard and said swivel housing include axially extending flanges with interlocking lips defining said rotational coupling means about said first axis; said standard including a boss extending into said swivel housing; said swivel including a spherical end member supported in a spherical socket in said swivel housing; and said clamping means comprising a pair of cam members and means urging said cam members into wedging engagement between said boss and said spherical end member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
223 words
A light fixture for a hunting weapon comprising: housing means for attachment to the weapon; said housing means comprises a standard for attachment to the weapon, a swivel housing, and means rotatably coupling said standard and said swivel housing about a first axis; a swivel universally supported in said housing means to swing about a second axis transverse to said first axis; a bulb holder and reflector assembly mounted on said swivel; clamping means in said housing means for locking said swivel in selected positions; said clamping means locking said swivel housing relative to said standard, and said swivel relaTive to said swivel housing; battery holding means mounted on said swivel housing; conductor means including switch means for electrically connecting the bulb holder and reflector assembly to a battery supported in said battery holding means; said switch means being adapted for mounting on the weapon for selective actuation; said standard and said swivel housing include axially extending flanges with interlocking lips defining said rotational coupling means about said first axis; said standard including a boss extending into said swivel housing; said swivel including a spherical end member supported in a spherical socket in said swivel housing; and said clamping means comprising a pair of cam members and means urging said cam members into wedging engagement between said boss and said spherical end member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
156 words
A light fixture for a hunting weapon comprising: housing means for attachment to the weapon; a swivel universally supported in said housing means; a bulb holder and reflector assembly mounted on said swivel; clamping means in said housing means for locking said swivel in selected positions; battery holding means mounted on said swivel housing; conductor means including switch means for electrically connecting the bulb holder and reflector assembly to a battery supported in said battery holding means; said switch means being adapted for mounting on the weapon for selective actuation; wherein the conductor means defining one path for the flow of electric current between a battery and a bulb includes said battery holder, said housing means, and said swivel; and wherein said conductor means defining another path for the flow of electric current between said battery and said bulb includes external conductor wires and said switch for mounting on a weapon remote from said housing means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
156 words
A light fixture for a hunting weapon comprising: housing means for attachment to the weapon; a swivel universally supported in said housing means; a bulb holder and reflector assembly mounted on said swivel; clamping means in said housing means for locking said swivel in selected positions; battery holding means mounted on said swivel housing; conductor means including switch means for electrically connecting the bulb holder and reflector assembly to a battery supported in said battery holding means; said switch means being adapted for mounting on the weapon for selective actuation; wherein the conductor means defining one path for the flow of electric current between a battery and a bulb includes said battery holder, said housing means, and said swivel; and wherein said conductor means defining another path for the flow of electric current between said battery and said bulb includes external conductor wires and said switch for mounting on a weapon remote from said housing means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
138 words
A light fixture for a hunting weapon comprising: housing means for attachment to the weapon; a swivel universally supported in said housing means; a bulb holder and reflector assembly mounted on said swivel; clamping means in said housing means for locking said swivel in selected positions; battery holding means mounted on said swivel housing; conductor means including switch means for electrically connecting the bulb holder and reflector assembly to a battery supported in said battery holding means; said switch means comprising a reed switch enclosed in a flexible envelope and adapted for mounting on the weapon for selective actuation by light manual pressure on the envelope; and said switch means including a mounting pad affixed to said flexible envelope; said pad having adhesive means for securing the envelope to a weapon surface for actuation by light manual pressure.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
138 words
A light fixture for a hunting weapon comprising: housing means for attachment to the weapon; a swivel universally supported in said housing means; a bulb holder and reflector assembly mounted on said swivel; clamping means in said housing means for locking said swivel in selected positions; battery holding means mounted on said swivel housing; conductor means including switch means for electrically connecting the bulb holder and reflector assembly to a battery supported in said battery holding means; said switch means comprising a reed switch enclosed in a flexible envelope and adapted for mounting on the weapon for selective actuation by light manual pressure on the envelope; and said switch means including a mounting pad affixed to said flexible envelope; said pad having adhesive means for securing the envelope to a weapon surface for actuation by light manual pressure.
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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) | 1976-06-11 | 1976-12-11 | 1977-06-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-11 | 1980-12-11 | 1981-06-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-11 | 1984-12-11 | 1985-06-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |