US3945127A
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Sighting apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-03-27
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Granted: 1976-03-23
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Expires: 1994-03-27
Abstract
Abstract A sighting device wherein from about 1 to about 10 sighting pins containing light conducting fibres are used to align the arrow, bullet or other projectile with the target. The sighting pins are adjustable both vertically and horizontally and are battery operated. The sight has utility for both hunting and target purposes. The entire device is small enough and light enough to be mounted on standard archery bows or rifles.
Inventors
- 👤 Phillip G. Spencer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 07:32
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41G; F41G1/00; F41G1/46; F41G1/467; F41G1/32; F41G1/34; F41G1/345
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A sighting device for use in combination with an archery bow comprising: a. a source of energy, said energy source being provided with a toggle switch, said toggle switch being manually operable to turn said source of energy on or off; b. a source of light, said light source being connected to said source of energy through said switch; c. flexible means for conducting said light; d. from about 1 to about 10 adjustable light receiving sighting pins, said sighting pins being connected to said means for conducting light, each of said sighting pins comprising a tubular member bent at a 90° angle; e. means for mounting said sighting device to an archery bow, said mounting means being adapted to mount said sighting device for either a left handed or a right handed position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A sighting device for use in combination with an archery bow comprising: a. a source of energy, said energy source being provided with a toggle switch, said toggle switch being manually operable to turn said source of energy on or off; b. a source of light, said light source being connected to said source of energy through said switch; c. flexible means for conducting said light; d. from about 1 to about 10 adjustable light receiving sighting pins, said sighting pins being connected to said means for conducting light, each of said sighting pins comprising a tubular member bent at a 90° angle; e. means for mounting said sighting device to an archery bow, said mounting means being adapted to mount said sighting device for either a left handed or a right handed position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said source of energy is a battery.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said source of light is a red lens light.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said source of light is a white lens light.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said means for conducting said light comprise optically conductive fibres.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
10 words
The device of claim 5 wherein said fibres are plastic.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 1 wherein there is one of said sighting pins.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 1 wherein there are four of said sighting pins.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said sighting pins are vertically adjustable.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said sighting pins are horizontally adjustable.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
141 words
A sighting device for use in combination with an archery bow comprising: a. a source of energy, said energy source being provided with a mercury switch operable to turn said source of energy on or off, said mercury switch being on when said sighting device is vertically aligned; b. a source of light, said light source being connected to said source of energy through said switch; c. flexible means for conducting said light; d. from about 1 to about 10 adjustable light receiving sighting pins, said sighting pins being connected to said means for conducting light, each of said sighting pins comprising a tubular member bent at a 90° angle; e. means for mounting said sighting device to an archery bow, said mounting means being adapted to mount said sighting device for either a left handed or a right handed position.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
141 words
A sighting device for use in combination with an archery bow comprising: a. a source of energy, said energy source being provided with a mercury switch operable to turn said source of energy on or off, said mercury switch being on when said sighting device is vertically aligned; b. a source of light, said light source being connected to said source of energy through said switch; c. flexible means for conducting said light; d. from about 1 to about 10 adjustable light receiving sighting pins, said sighting pins being connected to said means for conducting light, each of said sighting pins comprising a tubular member bent at a 90° angle; e. means for mounting said sighting device to an archery bow, said mounting means being adapted to mount said sighting device for either a left handed or a right handed position.
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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) | 1979-03-23 | 1979-09-22 | 1980-03-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-23 | 1983-09-22 | 1984-03-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-23 | 1987-09-22 | 1988-03-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |