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US4295289A
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Laser aiming device with lateral shock absorber
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-02-12
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Granted: 1981-10-20
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Expires: 1999-02-12
Abstract
Abstract An aiming system for attachment to a weapon has a laser for projecting a beam of light onto a target to assist in aiming the weapon. The aiming system permits the laser to be releasably attached to the firearm by providing a mount which is releasably attached to an adapter secured to the aiming system. To protect the laser from severe recoil shock and to provide a rugged housing which prevents accidental damage or undesirable contaminants from damaging the system, the laser is enclosed within the dustproof housing and connected to a bufer means also carried within the housing. The aiming system further permits easy substitution of interchangeable housings, each enclosing a laser, by providing a mount fixed to the weapon which has a bore sighted adjustment mechanism that serves to adjust the position of the laser with respect to the barrel of the weapon. To prevent damage from lateral impact of the aiming device, a lateral shock absorbing material is provided between the laser tube and the housing.
Inventors
- 👤 Wesley L. Snyder
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 19:41
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41G; F41G11/00; F41G11/001; F41G11/002; F41G1/00; F41G1/32; F41G1/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
An aiming device for attachment to a barrelled weapon comprising: a light source for projecting a coherent beam of light onto a target; a member securable to the weapon for carrying said light source such that the beam is directed along the barrel of the weapon, said member defining an internal surface; a longitudinal buffer supported by said member and interposed between said light source and said internal surface for cushioning said light source from shock upon recoil of said weapon; and shock absorbing materials disposed laterally of said light source for preventing damage to said light source due to lateral impact.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
An aiming device for attachment to a barrelled weapon comprising: a light source for projecting a coherent beam of light onto a target; a member securable to the weapon for carrying said light source such that the beam is directed along the barrel of the weapon, said member defining an internal surface; a longitudinal buffer supported by said member and interposed between said light source and said internal surface for cushioning said light source from shock upon recoil of said weapon; and shock absorbing materials disposed laterally of said light source for preventing damage to said light source due to lateral impact.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
An aiming device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said light source comprises a plasma tube.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
An aiming device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said member is a dust-proof housing which totally encloses said light source, said buffer, and said shock absorbing material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
An aiming device as set forth in claim 1 further including a sheath member for enclosing said light source and said shock absorbing material, said sheath member slidably engaging said internal surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
An aiming device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said shock absorbing material comprises a layer of open cell foam.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
An aiming device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said shock absorbing material comprises a layer of lock cell foam.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
An aiming device as set forth in claim 4 wherein said sheath member is attached to said shock absorbing material, and said shock absorbing material is attached to said light source, facilitating longitudinal movement of said light source within said member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
113 words
An aiming device for attachment to a barrelled weapon comprising: a light source for projecting a coherent beam of light onto a target; a member securable to the weapon for carrying said light source such that the beam is directed along the barrel of said weapon, said member defining an internal surface; shock absorbing material disposed laterally of said light source, for preventing damage to said light source due to lateral impact; and a longitudinal buffer, supported by said member and interposed between said light source and said internal surface, and operatively associated with said shock absorbing material for returning said light source to an intermediate position within said member upon lateral impact.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
113 words
An aiming device for attachment to a barrelled weapon comprising: a light source for projecting a coherent beam of light onto a target; a member securable to the weapon for carrying said light source such that the beam is directed along the barrel of said weapon, said member defining an internal surface; shock absorbing material disposed laterally of said light source, for preventing damage to said light source due to lateral impact; and a longitudinal buffer, supported by said member and interposed between said light source and said internal surface, and operatively associated with said shock absorbing material for returning said light source to an intermediate position within said member upon lateral impact.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
An aiming device as set forth in claim 8 wherein said longitudinal buffer comprises compression springs disposed between said internal surface and said light source.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
92 words
An aiming device for attachment to a barrelled weapon comprising: a light source for projecting a coherent beam of light onto a target; a member securable to the weapon for carrying said light source such that the beam is directed along the barrel of the weapon, said member defining an internal surface; shock absorbing material, disposed laterally of said light source, for preventing damage to said light source due to lateral impact; and said light source independently suspended within said member such that lateral shock is received through said shock absorbing material.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
92 words
An aiming device for attachment to a barrelled weapon comprising: a light source for projecting a coherent beam of light onto a target; a member securable to the weapon for carrying said light source such that the beam is directed along the barrel of the weapon, said member defining an internal surface; shock absorbing material, disposed laterally of said light source, for preventing damage to said light source due to lateral impact; and said light source independently suspended within said member such that lateral shock is received through said shock absorbing material.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
An aiming device as set forth in claim 10 where in said light source comprises a plasma tube.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
27 words
An aiming device as set forth in claim 10 wherein said member is a dustproof housing which totally encloses said light source, and said shock absorbing material.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
32 words
An aiming device as set forth in claim 10 further including a sheath member for enclosing said light source and said shock absorbing material, said sheath member slideably engaging said internal surface.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
An aiming device as set forth in claim 10 wherein said shock absorbing material comprise a layer of open cell foam.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
21 words
An aiming device as set forth in claim 10 wherein said shock absorbing material comprise a layer of lock cell foam.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
40 words
An aiming device as set forth in claim 13 wherein said sheath is attached to said shock absorbing material, and said shock absorbing material is attached to said light source, facilitating longitudinal movement of said light source within said member.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
74 words
An aiming device for attachment to a barrelled weapon comprising: a light source for projecting a coherent beam of light onto a target; a member securable to the weapon for carrying said light source such that the beam is directed along the barrel of the weapon, said member defining an internal surface; and cellular shock absorbing material disposed laterally of said light source, for preventing damage to said light source due to lateral impact.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
74 words
An aiming device for attachment to a barrelled weapon comprising: a light source for projecting a coherent beam of light onto a target; a member securable to the weapon for carrying said light source such that the beam is directed along the barrel of the weapon, said member defining an internal surface; and cellular shock absorbing material disposed laterally of said light source, for preventing damage to said light source due to lateral impact.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
96 words
An aiming system for attachment to a barrelled weapon comprising: a light source for projecting a coherent beam of light onto a target; a member securable to the weapon for carrying said light source such that the beam is directed along the barrel of the weapon, said member defining an internal surface; material, disposed laterally of said light source, of a shock absorbing nature suitable for preventing damage to said light source due to lateral impact; and said light source independently suspended within said member such that lateral shock is received through said shock absorbing material.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
96 words
An aiming system for attachment to a barrelled weapon comprising: a light source for projecting a coherent beam of light onto a target; a member securable to the weapon for carrying said light source such that the beam is directed along the barrel of the weapon, said member defining an internal surface; material, disposed laterally of said light source, of a shock absorbing nature suitable for preventing damage to said light source due to lateral impact; and said light source independently suspended within said member such that lateral shock is received through said shock absorbing material.
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