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Rear gate peep sight device
Assignee: United States Department of the Army
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Filing: 1977-04-04
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Granted: 1978-06-06
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Expires: 1997-04-04
Abstract
Abstract A rear gate peep sight device built into discharge firing mechanism for a ghtweight portable rocket launcher by incorporating a rear peep into a cover for the firing mechanism. The rear peep is used with a front reticle mounted at one end of the rocket launch to aim or align the rocket launcher with a target. The cover is mounted to the firing mechanism and folds down to cover the firing mechanism safety and firing button.
Inventors
- 👤 Jeffrey A. Lienau
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:45
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41G; F41G1/00; F41G1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A rear gate peep sight device comprising a launcher; a front sight mounted adjacent one end of said launcher; a firing mechanism mounted on said launcher, said firing mechanism including a safety and a firing button for firing a rocket; and a cover mounted on said firing mechanism and inclosing said safety and said firing button when in a closed position, said cover being movable to an open position, said cover having a rear peep sight built therein and alignable with said front sight mounted on said launcher for aligning said launcher with a target.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
A rear gate peep sight device comprising a launcher; a front sight mounted adjacent one end of said launcher; a firing mechanism mounted on said launcher, said firing mechanism including a safety and a firing button for firing a rocket; and a cover mounted on said firing mechanism and inclosing said safety and said firing button when in a closed position, said cover being movable to an open position, said cover having a rear peep sight built therein and alignable with said front sight mounted on said launcher for aligning said launcher with a target.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
71 words
A rear gate peep sight device as set forth in claim 1, wherein said rear peep sight includes a member pivoted on said cover and having an opening therein for sighting through to align with said front sight and aim said launcher at a target, and said cover having a larger opening therein than that of said pivoted member to which the opening in said pivoted member can be aligned concentrically.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A rear gate peep sight device as set forth in claim 2, wherein said front sight is a post type sight.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A rear gate peep sight device as set forth in claim 2, wherein said front sight is a cross hairs type sight.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
A rear gate peep sight device as set forth in claim 2, wherein said cover is spring biased to an open position, and wherein said cover has an edge thereon that cooperates with a bead on said firing mechanism to hold said cover in a closed position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
77 words
A rear gate peep sight device as set forth in claim 5, wherein said safety has an end that projects through the housing of said firing mechanism when said safety has been actuated to allow the firing button to be actuated, and said edge of said cover cooperating with said projecting end of said safety to reset said safety to a safe position when said cover is closed with said firing button being in an unfired 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) | 1981-06-05 | 1981-12-05 | 1982-06-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-05 | 1985-12-05 | 1986-06-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-05 | 1989-12-05 | 1990-06-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |