US3962795A
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Erector assembly retainer for telescopic rifle sights
Assignee: Oregon Tool Inc
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Filing: 1975-06-09
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Granted: 1976-06-15
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Expires: 1995-06-09
Abstract
Abstract A one piece retaining member for use in a telescopic sight for imparting pivotal movement to an erector lens assembly. The erector lenses are housed in a tubular housing contained in the barrel of the sight. The retaining member includes means forming a pivot for the erector tube and means forming spring fingers for biasing the erector tube about the pivot.
Inventors
- 👤 Cecil J. Ross
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 17:31
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41G; F41G1/00; F41G1/38; G; G02; G02B; G02B23/00; G02B23/14; G02B27/00; G02B27/32; G02B27/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A telescopic sight comprising a retaining member for use in securing an erector lens assembly pivotally within a telescopic sight barrel, said retaining member being formed in one piece having an elongated bridge portion, means forming a pivot disposed at one end of said bridge portion, first integral spring means formed in one piece with, and at, said one end of said bridge portion for biasing pivot-engagement means on an erector tube into engagement with said pivot, said pivot-engagement means being operative upon engaging said pivot to hold the erector tube against longitudinal and rotational movement with respect to said retaining member while permitting pivotal movement of the erector tube with respect to the retaining member, and second integral spring means formed in one piece with and at the other end of said bridge portion for biasing the erector tube into engagement with adjusting means carried by said telescopic sight barrel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A telescopic sight comprising a retaining member for use in securing an erector lens assembly pivotally within a telescopic sight barrel, said retaining member being formed in one piece having an elongated bridge portion, means forming a pivot disposed at one end of said bridge portion, first integral spring means formed in one piece with, and at, said one end of said bridge portion for biasing pivot-engagement means on an erector tube into engagement with said pivot, said pivot-engagement means being operative upon engaging said pivot to hold the erector tube against longitudinal and rotational movement with respect to said retaining member while permitting pivotal movement of the erector tube with respect to the retaining member, and second integral spring means formed in one piece with and at the other end of said bridge portion for biasing the erector tube into engagement with adjusting means carried by said telescopic sight barrel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The telescopic sight of claim 1 further comprising means for fixedly securing said retaining member to the sight barrel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The telescopic sight of claim 1, wherein said first spring means comprises a pair of first arcuate tangs depending from opposite sides of said bridge, and said second spring means comprises a pair of second tangs depending from opposite sides of said bridge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The telescopic sight of claim 3, further comprising a plurality of dimples on said first arcuate tangs for establishing point contact between said first arcuate tangs and the erector tube.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
The telescopic sight of claim 3, wherein said second tangs define a substantially planar surface and are connected to said bridge by relatively sharply radiused portions to provide substantially line contact between said second tangs and the erector tube.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
The telescopic sight of claim 1, wherein said second spring means is a pair of longitudinally extending spring fingers circumferentially offset from said bridge and connected thereto by an arcuate web conforming generally to the radius of curvature of the sight barrel.
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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) | 1979-06-15 | 1979-12-15 | 1980-06-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-15 | 1983-12-15 | 1984-06-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-15 | 1987-12-15 | 1988-06-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |