US4089117A
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Sunshade for telescopic sights
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-09-07
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Granted: 1978-05-16
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Expires: 1996-09-07
Abstract
Abstract A sunshade particularly adapted for securing to a telescopic sight mounted on a rifle. The device is constructed preferably of flexible plastic possessing sufficient resiliency to return to its normal configuration after being flexed. A sunshade having a scope grasping collar at one end projecting forward to an arcuate forward edge and elongated side and the short side resulting in an elongated viewing slot in one side of the sunshade body.
Inventors
- 👤 Rudy G. Villarreal
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 22:24
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41G; F41G1/00; F41G1/38; F41G1/383; G; G03; G03B; G03B11/00; G03B11/04; G03B11/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A sunshade for a telescopic sight comprising: a. an elongated flexible resilient plastic body having a first end and a second end having, b. a scope grasping collar having an inner surface and an outer surface secured to said first end, said scope grasping collar possessing sufficient flexibility and resiliency to be retained on a telescopic sight during the firing and recoil of a rifle, said scope grasping collar further comprising: (1) a serrated inner surface constructed in the inner surface of said scope grasping collar, (2) flexing slots constructed in said outer surface of said scope grasping collar, and (3) a flexing bead constructed at the bottom edge of said scope grasping collar to facilitate mounting and demounting on a telescopic sight, c. said elongated flexible resilient plastic body projecting to the said second end, d. a wide, elongated viewing slot constructed in said elongated flexible resilient plastic body extending from said second end to the area adjacent said scope grasping collar.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A sunshade for a telescopic sight comprising: a. an elongated flexible resilient plastic body having a first end and a second end having, b. a scope grasping collar having an inner surface and an outer surface secured to said first end, said scope grasping collar possessing sufficient flexibility and resiliency to be retained on a telescopic sight during the firing and recoil of a rifle, said scope grasping collar further comprising: (1) a serrated inner surface constructed in the inner surface of said scope grasping collar, (2) flexing slots constructed in said outer surface of said scope grasping collar, and (3) a flexing bead constructed at the bottom edge of said scope grasping collar to facilitate mounting and demounting on a telescopic sight, c. said elongated flexible resilient plastic body projecting to the said second end, d. a wide, elongated viewing slot constructed in said elongated flexible resilient plastic body extending from said second end to the area adjacent said scope grasping collar.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the device is secured to a telescopic sight.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
65 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the wide, elongated viewing slot is bordered on the said first end by, a. a collar arc, b. an interconnecting edge in the said elongated body projecting forward to, c. a leading arc, the said configuration resulting in a wide relieved portion in the said elongated body resulting in the said wide elongated viewing slot in the said sunshade.
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) | 1981-05-15 | 1981-11-14 | 1982-05-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-05-15 | 1985-11-14 | 1986-05-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-05-15 | 1989-11-14 | 1990-05-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |