Sheltered Wings, Inc.

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1.

ALIGNMENT MECHANISM

      
Document Number 03205840
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-01-27
Open to Public Date 2022-08-04
Owner SHELTERED WINGS, INC. D/B/A VORTEX OPTICS (USA)
Inventor
  • Clermont, Todd
  • Farrell, Ben

Abstract

An alignment mechanism has a base with a front right quadrant, a front left quadrant, a rear right quadrant, and a rear left quadrant. The base further defines a yaw axis and a pitch axis. A ball and socket linkage is located on the base at either the front right quadrant or front left quadrant at the intersection of the yaw axis and the pitch axis. A pressure plate assembly is also on the bottom surface of the base at the other of the front right quadrant and front left quadrant. A spring is in contact with one of the rear right quadrant and rear left quadrant and kitty-comer with the ball and socket linkage, with a yaw alignment surface on the other of the rear right quadrant and rear left quadrant. A pitch alignment surface is also on one of the rear right quadrant and rear left quadrant.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41G 1/473 - Sighting devices for particular applications for lead-indicating or range-finding, e.g. for use with rifles or shotguns
  • F41G 1/16 - Adjusting mechanisms therefor; Mountings therefor
  • G01C 3/04 - Adaptation of rangefinders for combination with telescopes or binoculars

2.

VIEWING OPTIC WITH IMPACT ABSORPTION MATERIAL

      
Document Number 03206046
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-01-27
Open to Public Date 2022-08-04
Owner SHELTERED WINGS, INC. D/B/A VORTEX OPTICS (USA)
Inventor
  • Morell, Rob
  • Toy, Seth
  • Beauchene, Kellen

Abstract

A viewing optic has a base and a housing. The housing has a front side, a rear side, a left side, a right side and a top side. The front side, rear side, left side and right side extend upwardly from the base. The top side extends between the upper edges of the front side, rear side, left side and right side. A load absorbing/dispersing component is on at least a portion of the top side. The load absorbing/dispersing component comprises a load absorbing/dispersing material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41G 1/08 - Rearsights with aperture
  • F41G 1/14 - Rearsights with lens
  • F41G 1/30 - Reflecting sights specially adapted for smallarms or ordnance

3.

VIEWING OPTIC

      
Document Number 03199769
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-28
Open to Public Date 2022-05-05
Owner SHELTERED WINGS, INC. D/B/A VORTEX OPTICS (USA)
Inventor Toy, Seth

Abstract

A viewing optic has a housing. The base of the housing has a front side, a rear side, a left side and a right side which together define an upper surface. A first control is positioned on the left side of the base. A second control is positioned on the right side of the base.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41G 1/30 - Reflecting sights specially adapted for smallarms or ordnance
  • F41G 1/00 - Sighting devices
  • F41G 1/34 - Night sights, e.g. luminescent combined with light source, e.g. spot light

4.

VIEWING OPTIC WITH A SOLAR PANEL

      
Document Number 03198906
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-19
Open to Public Date 2022-04-28
Owner SHELTERED WINGS, INC. D/B/A VORTEX OPTICS (USA)
Inventor Morell, Rob

Abstract

A viewing optic has a housing having a front side containing an optical element, a rear side containing a rear cover, a left side, a right side, and top side. A solar panel control assembly with at least one solar panel is positioned on the top side. The viewing optic may be a miniature red dot sight, such as a closed red dot sight.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41G 1/34 - Night sights, e.g. luminescent combined with light source, e.g. spot light
  • F41G 1/30 - Reflecting sights specially adapted for smallarms or ordnance
  • F41G 1/35 - Night sights, e.g. luminescent combined with light source, e.g. spot light for illuminating the target
  • F41G 1/36 - Night sights, e.g. luminescent combined with light source, e.g. spot light with infrared light source

5.

VIEWING OPTIC

      
Document Number 03194748
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-09-09
Open to Public Date 2022-03-17
Owner SHELTERED WINGS, INC. D/B/A VORTEX OPTICS (USA)
Inventor
  • Toy, Seth
  • Morell, Rob

Abstract

A viewing optic has a housing having a front side containing an optical element, a rear side containing a rear cover, a left side, a right side a top side and top side. A control is positioned on the top side. The viewing optic may be a miniature red dot sight, such as a closed red dot sight.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41G 1/30 - Reflecting sights specially adapted for smallarms or ordnance
  • F41G 1/34 - Night sights, e.g. luminescent combined with light source, e.g. spot light
  • F41G 11/00 - WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING - Details of sighting or aiming apparatus; Accessories

6.

MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR MINI RED DOT SIGHTS

      
Document Number 03190212
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-07-28
Open to Public Date 2022-02-03
Owner SHELTERED WINGS, INC. D/B/A VORTEX OPTICS (USA)
Inventor
  • Rosen, Michael
  • Toy, Seth

Abstract

A mounting system for securing a viewing optic to a firearm utilizes an oblong dovetail connection component having a first end, a second end, and a contoured perimeter forming a dovetail profile. The viewing optic has a bottom surface comprising a mortise slot open at a first end to receive the oblong dovetail connection component and closed at a second end, the viewing optic further comprising a fastening area on a side of the viewing optic, the fastening area having a first securing structure. A fastening element having a second securing structure, wherein the first and second securing structures correspond to one another and facilitate securing the fastening element to the fastening area.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41G 11/00 - WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING - Details of sighting or aiming apparatus; Accessories
  • F41G 1/00 - Sighting devices
  • F41G 1/30 - Reflecting sights specially adapted for smallarms or ordnance

7.

TURRET WITH A ZERO STOP

      
Document Number 03187264
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-06-16
Open to Public Date 2022-01-13
Owner SHELTERED WINGS, INC. D/B/A VORTEX OPTICS (USA)
Inventor
  • Campbell, Rick
  • Heltemes, Joseph

Abstract

A turret comprises a turret screw, cam pin chassis, stop ring, and turret cap. The cam pin chassis has a cam pin extending from the chassis parallel with the axis and is linear moveable within the chassis. The stop ring has a first surface and a second surface comprising a spiral groove terminating at first and second stop surfaces. The cam pin engages the spiral groove. The screw extends through central bores of each of the turret cap, stop ring, and cam pin chassis such that they have a common rotational axis. A rotational limit of the turret is defined by one of the first and second stop.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41G 1/38 - Telescopic sights specially adapted for smallarms or ordnance; Supports or mountings therefor
  • F41G 1/40 - Periscopic sights specially adapted for smallarms or ordnance; Supports or mountings therefor
  • F41G 3/08 - Aiming or laying means with means for compensating for speed, direction, temperature, pressure, or humidity of the atmosphere
  • F41G 3/22 - Aiming or laying means for vehicle-borne armament, e.g. on aircraft
  • G02B 7/04 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification
  • G02B 23/16 - Housings; Caps; Mountings; Supports, e.g. with counterweight

8.

RETICLE FOR MULTI-ROLE VIEWING OPTIC

      
Document Number 03184271
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-05-20
Open to Public Date 2021-11-25
Owner SHELTERED WINGS, INC. D/B/A VORTEX OPTICS (USA)
Inventor
  • Hamilton, David
  • Heltemes, Joe
  • Parks, Scott
  • Campbell, Rick

Abstract

The disclosure relates to target acquisition and related devices, and more particularly to viewing optics and associated equipment used to achieve shooting accuracy at, for example, close ranges, medium ranges and extreme ranges at stationary and moving targets.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41G 1/00 - Sighting devices
  • F41G 1/12 - Rearsights with line or mark other than notch
  • F41G 1/38 - Telescopic sights specially adapted for smallarms or ordnance; Supports or mountings therefor

9.

VIEWING OPTIC WITH AN ENABLER INTERFACE

      
Document Number 03181919
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-05-05
Open to Public Date 2021-11-11
Owner SHELTERED WINGS, INC. D/B/A VORTEX OPTICS (USA)
Inventor
  • Havens, Calen
  • Hamilton, Samuel
  • Klemm, Lan
  • Cody, Tom
  • Schultz, Craig
  • Bollig, Garrison
  • Carlson, Andy
  • Lowry, William
  • Taylor, Cory
  • Rue, Tim
  • Lewis, Alexander

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a viewing optic. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic with an active display and a mounting system for an enabler device. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic having one or more enabler interfaces. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic having one or more enabler interfaces. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic having a first enabler interface forward an etched reticle elevation adjustment knob and a second enabler interface behind an etched reticle elevation adjustment knob.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41G 11/00 - WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING - Details of sighting or aiming apparatus; Accessories
  • F41C 27/00 - SMALLARMS, e.g. PISTOLS OR RIFLES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR - Details or attachments not otherwise provided for
  • G02B 23/16 - Housings; Caps; Mountings; Supports, e.g. with counterweight
  • G03B 29/00 - Combinations of cameras, projectors or photographic printing apparatus with non-photographic non-optical apparatus, e.g. clocks or weapons; Cameras having the shape of other objects

10.

VIEWING OPTIC WITH GRIP TEXTURE

      
Document Number 03176070
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-03-19
Open to Public Date 2021-09-23
Owner SHELTERED WINGS, INC. D/B/A VORTEX OPTICS (USA)
Inventor
  • Rosen, Michael
  • Morell, Rob
  • Hamilton, David M.

Abstract

A viewing optic has a texture on at least a portion of the front side of the viewing optic. The texture may be further provided on a portion of at least one of the rear side, left side, right side and/or top side of the viewing optic. The texture on the front side may be the same or different than the texture provided on any other surface. The viewing optic is designed to secure to the slide of a firearm, such as a pistol.

IPC Classes  ?

11.

PROTECTIVE LENS COVER ASSEMBLY

      
Document Number 03169807
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-02-03
Open to Public Date 2021-08-12
Owner SHELTERED WINGS, INC. D/B/A VORTEX OPTICS (USA)
Inventor
  • Rosen, Michael A.
  • Morell, Robert
  • Hamilton, David

Abstract

A protective lens cover assembly is provided. A protective lens cover assembly comprises a body, a first lens cover and a second lens cover. The first and second lens covers are connected to the body. The first lens cover has a first set of securing structures and a second set of securing structures. The second lens cover also has a first set of securing structures and a second set of securing structures. The first set of securing structures of one of the first lens cover and second lens cover is configured to engage the second set of securing structures of the other of the first lens cover and second lens cover.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03B 11/04 - Hoods or caps for eliminating unwanted light from lenses, viewfinders, or focusing aids
  • F41G 1/00 - Sighting devices
  • F41G 1/027 - Foresights with lens
  • F41G 1/14 - Rearsights with lens
  • G03B 11/00 - Filters or other obturators specially adapted for photographic purposes

12.

VIEWING OPTIC WITH CONTOURS

      
Document Number 03168232
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-01-15
Open to Public Date 2021-07-22
Owner SHELTERED WINGS, INC. D/B/A VORTEX OPTICS (USA)
Inventor
  • Mcdermot, Connor
  • Blok, Jordan
  • Lenz, Jesse

Abstract

A main body of a viewing optic comprising at least one void in the main body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41G 1/38 - Telescopic sights specially adapted for smallarms or ordnance; Supports or mountings therefor
  • F41G 1/00 - Sighting devices
  • F41G 11/00 - WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING - Details of sighting or aiming apparatus; Accessories
  • G02B 23/14 - Viewfinders
  • G02B 23/16 - Housings; Caps; Mountings; Supports, e.g. with counterweight

13.

ZOOM CELL

      
Document Number 03168228
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-01-14
Open to Public Date 2021-07-22
Owner SHELTERED WINGS, INC. (USA)
Inventor Mcdermot, Connor

Abstract

A zoom cell has a main zoom cell body having a central axis, at least two fingers extending from the main zoom cell body parallel to the central axis, and at least two grooves separating the at least two fingers. A zoom cell system has at least two zoom cells disposed in an erector tube, with the fingers of the at least two zoom cells pointed towards one another, with the at least two zoom cells positioned such that the fingers of a first of the at least two zoom cells align so as to correspond with at least one of the at least two grooves of the other of the at least two zoom cells.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41G 1/42 - Tube sights; Bar sights
  • G02B 7/04 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification
  • G02B 7/10 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification by relative axial movement of several lenses, e.g. of varifocal objective lens

14.

LASER RANGEFINDER WITH MULTIPLE BALLISTIC CALCULATORS

      
Document Number 03157644
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-10-08
Open to Public Date 2021-07-08
Owner SHELTERED WINGS, INC. D/B/A VORTEX OPTICS (USA)
Inventor
  • Clermont, Todd
  • Farrell, Ben
  • Hamilton, David M.
  • Campbell, Richard
  • Rosen, Michael

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a device for providing a ballistic solution. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a device for storing one or more ballistic calculators for providing a ballistic solution. In one embodiment, the device communicates with one or more laser rangefinders. In still another embodiment, the device communicates with one or more viewing optics. In one embodiment, the device communicates with one a weather tracking device or a navigation device or a personal wearable device or a smart device or a ballistic solver. In one embodiment, the device communicates through a platform independent of internet and cellular connectivity.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41G 3/08 - Aiming or laying means with means for compensating for speed, direction, temperature, pressure, or humidity of the atmosphere
  • F41G 1/38 - Telescopic sights specially adapted for smallarms or ordnance; Supports or mountings therefor
  • F41G 1/473 - Sighting devices for particular applications for lead-indicating or range-finding, e.g. for use with rifles or shotguns
  • F41G 3/06 - Aiming or laying means with rangefinder

15.

ALIGNMENT MECHANISM

      
Document Number 03164943
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-12-18
Open to Public Date 2021-06-24
Owner SHELTERED WINGS, INC. D/B/A VORTEX OPTICS (USA)
Inventor
  • Clermont, Todd
  • Farrell, Ben

Abstract

An alignment mechanism uses two adjustment plates. A first adjustment plate is pivotal about a first adjustment axis and a second adjustment plate is rotatable about a second adjustment axis. The first and second adjustment axes are perpendicular to one another. The first plate has a front portion through which the first adjustment axis passes and a rear portion having a first alignment surface and a tension spring secured to the rear portion opposite the first alignment surface. The second adjustment plate has a front portion and a rear portion having a second alignment surface and a tension spring secured between the second alignment surface and the rear portion of the first adjustment plate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41G 11/00 - WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING - Details of sighting or aiming apparatus; Accessories

16.

BALLISTIC CALCULATOR HUB

      
Document Number 03155671
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-09-28
Open to Public Date 2021-04-01
Owner SHELTERED WINGS, INC. D/B/A VORTEX OPTICS (USA)
Inventor
  • Clermont, Todd
  • Farrell, Ben

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a device for providing a ballistic solution. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a device for storing one or more ballistic calculators for providing a ballistic solution, In one embodiment, the device communicates with one or more laser rangefinders.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41G 3/00 - Aiming or laying means
  • F41G 3/08 - Aiming or laying means with means for compensating for speed, direction, temperature, pressure, or humidity of the atmosphere
  • G01S 17/66 - Tracking systems using electromagnetic waves other than radio waves

17.

DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM

      
Document Number 03142734
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-06-05
Open to Public Date 2021-01-21
Owner SHELTERED WINGS, INC. D/B/A VORTEX OPTICS (USA)
Inventor
  • Mcdermot, Connor
  • Collins, Alec

Abstract

A diopter adjustment mechanism comprises a scope tube with a first female thread and a second female thread. The first female thread has a first pitch and is disposed on the scope tube forming a spiral thread and lands between the spiral threads. The second female thread has a second pitch and is disposed on the lands of the first female thread. A jam nut has a male thread corresponding to and engaging the second female thread.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16B 33/02 - Shape of thread; Special thread-forms
  • G02B 7/04 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification
  • G02B 7/06 - Focusing binocular pairs
  • G02B 7/12 - Adjusting pupillary distance of binocular pairs
  • G02B 23/16 - Housings; Caps; Mountings; Supports, e.g. with counterweight
  • G02B 23/18 - Housings; Caps; Mountings; Supports, e.g. with counterweight for binocular arrangements

18.

COLUMN AND LEG LOCKING ASSEMBLIES FOR STATIONARY PLATFORMS

      
Document Number 03133358
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-03-13
Open to Public Date 2020-09-17
Owner SHELTERED WINGS, INC. D/B/A VORTEX OPTICS (USA)
Inventor
  • Collins, Alec
  • Hamilton, David M.

Abstract

The disclosure relates to locking assemblies. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to locking assemblies for a center column of a stationary platform. In another embodiment, the disclosure relates to locking assemblies for legs of a stationary platform.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16B 7/10 - Telescoping systems
  • F16M 11/24 - Undercarriages with or without wheels changeable in height or length of legs, also for transport only
  • F41A 23/12 - Tripods

19.

VIEWING OPTIC WITH ROUND COUNTER SYSTEM

      
Document Number 03127091
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-01-17
Open to Public Date 2020-07-23
Owner SHELTERED WINGS, INC. D/B/A VORTEX OPTICS (USA)
Inventor
  • Hamilton, Sam
  • Ian, Klemm
  • Havens, Calen
  • Cody, Tom
  • Schultz, Craig
  • Bollig, Garrison
  • Carlson, Andy
  • Lowry, William
  • Lewis, Alexander
  • Laufenberg, Nicholas

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a viewing optic. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a display system for a viewing optic. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic having a display system with multiple active displays for generating images that are projected into a first focal plane of an optical system. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic with an active display and a round counter system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41A 9/62 - Magazines having means for indicating the number of cartridges left in the magazine, e.g. last-round indicators
  • F41A 9/53 - Charged-condition indicators, i.e. indicating the presence of a cartridge in the cartridge chamber
  • F41A 9/61 - Magazines
  • F41A 9/70 - Arrangements thereon for discharging, e.g. cartridge followers or discharge throats
  • F41A 19/01 - Counting means indicating the number of shots fired
  • F41G 1/38 - Telescopic sights specially adapted for smallarms or ordnance; Supports or mountings therefor
  • F41G 1/387 - Mounting telescopic sights on smallarms

20.

RIFLE SCOPE TURRET WITH TOOL-FREE ZEROING

      
Document Number 03126257
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-01-07
Open to Public Date 2020-07-16
Owner SHELTERED WINGS, INC. D/B/A VORTEX OPTICS (USA)
Inventor
  • Hamilton, David
  • Morell, Rob
  • Toy, Seth
  • Parks, Scott

Abstract

A viewing optic is disclosed. In one embodiment, the viewing optic is a rifle scope having a scope body, a movable optical element defining an optical axis connected to the scope body, a turret and a zero point adjustment subassembly. The turret includes a turret screw, a turret chassis subassembly and a turret cap. The turret screw defines a screw axis and is operably connected to the optical element for adjusting the optical axis in response to rotation of the screw. The turret cap at least partially overlaps the turret chassis subassembly. The zero point adjustment subassembly includes a zero cap connected to the turret screw and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism releasably secures the zero cap and the turret. The zero point adjustment subassembly permits adjustment of the zero point without the use of tools.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 7/02 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses
  • F41G 1/16 - Adjusting mechanisms therefor; Mountings therefor
  • F41G 1/28 - Adjusting mechanisms therefor; Mountings therefor eccentric
  • F41G 1/38 - Telescopic sights specially adapted for smallarms or ordnance; Supports or mountings therefor
  • G02B 23/14 - Viewfinders
  • G02B 23/16 - Housings; Caps; Mountings; Supports, e.g. with counterweight

21.

A DISPLAY SYSTEM FOR A VIEWING OPTIC

      
Document Number 03108899
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-08-07
Open to Public Date 2020-05-22
Owner SHELTERED WINGS, INC. D/B/A VORTEX OPTICS (USA)
Inventor
  • Hamilton, Sam
  • Klemm, Ian
  • Havens, Calen
  • Cody, Tom
  • Schultz, Craig
  • Bollig, Garrison
  • Carlson, Andy
  • Lowry, William
  • Lewis, Alexander
  • Laufenberg, Nicholas B.

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a viewing optic. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a display system for a viewing optic. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic having a display system with multiple active displays for generating images that are projected into a first focal plane of an optical system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41G 1/38 - Telescopic sights specially adapted for smallarms or ordnance; Supports or mountings therefor
  • G02B 23/04 - Telescopes, e.g. binoculars; Periscopes; Instruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodies; Viewfinders; Optical aiming or sighting devices involving prisms or mirrors for the purpose of beam splitting or combining, e.g. fitted with eyepieces for more than one observer
  • G02B 27/16 - Beam splitting or combining systems used as aids for focusing

22.

VIEWING OPTIC WITH DIRECT ACTIVE RETICLE TARGETING

      
Document Number 03097608
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-04-22
Open to Public Date 2019-10-24
Owner SHELTERED WINGS, INC. D/B/A VORTEX OPTICS (USA)
Inventor
  • Hamilton, Samuel J.
  • Havens, Calen
  • Klemm, Ian
  • Hamilton, David M.
  • Lowry, Will
  • Bollig, Garrison
  • Schultz, Craig
  • Carlson, Andrew

Abstract

The disclousre relates to a viewing optic. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic having an integrated display system. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic having an integrated display system for generating images that are projected into the first focal plane of an optical system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41G 1/38 - Telescopic sights specially adapted for smallarms or ordnance; Supports or mountings therefor
  • G02B 23/10 - Telescopes, e.g. binoculars; Periscopes; Instruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodies; Viewfinders; Optical aiming or sighting devices involving prisms or mirrors reflecting into the field of view additional indications, e.g. from collimator

23.

VIEWING OPTIC WITH WIND DIRECTION CAPTURE AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME

      
Document Number 03096881
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-04-15
Open to Public Date 2019-10-17
Owner SHELTERED WINGS, INC. D/B/A VORTEX OPTICS (USA)
Inventor
  • Campbell, Richard
  • Hamilton, David M.
  • Parks, Scott
  • Neess, Paul

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a viewing optic. In one embodiment, the viewing optic has a direction sensor to capture the direction of wind. In one embodiment, the viewing optic has a ranging system to determine the distance to a target. In one embodiment, the viewing optic has a processor with a ballistics program that can use the distance and the wind direction to determine a ballistics trajectory. Further, the disclosure relates to methods for capturing wind direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41G 3/06 - Aiming or laying means with rangefinder
  • F41G 3/08 - Aiming or laying means with means for compensating for speed, direction, temperature, pressure, or humidity of the atmosphere
  • G01C 3/02 - Measuring distances in line of sight; Optical rangefinders - Details
  • G01C 3/04 - Adaptation of rangefinders for combination with telescopes or binoculars

24.

VIEWING OPTIC WITH A BASE HAVING A LIGHT MODULE

      
Document Number 03094350
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-03-20
Open to Public Date 2019-09-26
Owner SHELTERED WINGS, INC. D/B/A VORTEX OPTICS (USA)
Inventor Hamilton, David M.

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a viewing optic. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic having a main body and a base that couples to the main body. In another embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic having a base with light module for a reticle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41G 1/34 - Night sights, e.g. luminescent combined with light source, e.g. spot light
  • G02B 23/14 - Viewfinders
  • G02B 27/34 - Fiducial marks or measuring scales within the optical system illuminated

25.

VIEWING OPTIC WITH AN INTEGRATED DISPLAY SYSTEM

      
Document Number 03052469
Status Pending
Filing Date 2018-02-06
Open to Public Date 2018-08-09
Owner SHELTERED WINGS, INC. D/B/A VORTEX OPTICS (USA)
Inventor
  • Havens, Calen
  • Lowry, Will
  • Klemm, Ian
  • Hamilton, Samuel
  • Bollig, Garrison
  • Schultz, Craig
  • Carlson, Andrew
  • Lyle, Jason
  • Hamilton, David M.

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a viewing optic. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic having an integrated display system. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic having an integrated display system for generating images that are projected into the first focal plane of an optical system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 7/02 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses
  • F41G 1/38 - Telescopic sights specially adapted for smallarms or ordnance; Supports or mountings therefor
  • F41G 3/06 - Aiming or laying means with rangefinder
  • F41G 3/16 - Sighting devices adapted for indirect laying of fire
  • G02B 27/10 - Beam splitting or combining systems

26.

TURRET WITH A ZERO STOP

      
Document Number 03012665
Status Pending
Filing Date 2017-01-26
Open to Public Date 2017-08-03
Owner SHELTERED WINGS, INC. D/B/A VORTEX OPTICS (USA)
Inventor
  • Hamilton, David
  • Rosen, Michael

Abstract

A turret for a telesopic scope comprising: a knob (210), a ring (240) with one or two tracks (242, 250), wherein the one or two tracks are located on the top and/or bottom of the ring (240); and a base (220), wherein at least one of the knob or base has a pin (230) which is gliding in one of the one or two tracks of the ring. The tracks have at least one terminated end (260) working as a limit stop for the pin. An arrangement of one pin gliding in one track realizes a zero stop allowing a free rotation of nearly 360°. An arrangement of 2 pins gliding in 2 tracks respectively realizes a zero stop allowing a free rotation of nearly 720°. This system can be further expanded with additional tracks in additional rings having corresponding pins.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41G 1/38 - Telescopic sights specially adapted for smallarms or ordnance; Supports or mountings therefor

27.

RETICLE FOR OPTICAL SIGHTING DEVICES

      
Document Number 03003729
Status Pending
Filing Date 2016-10-27
Open to Public Date 2017-05-04
Owner SHELTERED WINGS, INC. D/B/A VORTEX OPTICS (USA)
Inventor Hamilton, David M.

Abstract

In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a reticle for an optical sighting device, such as a riflescope, has subtension markings of varying thicknesses and scales to accommodate both stationary and moving targeting. The optical sighting device includes an objective lens system having a center axis, an eyepiece lens, and an erector lens system forming an optical system having a first focal plane and a second focal plane, the first focal plane proximate the objective lens system, and the second focal plane proximate the eyepiece lens.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 27/32 - Fiducial marks or measuring scales within the optical system
  • F41G 1/00 - Sighting devices
  • F41G 1/12 - Rearsights with line or mark other than notch
  • F41G 1/38 - Telescopic sights specially adapted for smallarms or ordnance; Supports or mountings therefor
  • F41G 1/393 - Mounting telescopic sights on ordnance; Transmission of sight movements to the associated gun
  • F41G 1/473 - Sighting devices for particular applications for lead-indicating or range-finding, e.g. for use with rifles or shotguns

28.

DUAL FOCAL PLANE RETICLES FOR OPTICAL SIGHTING DEVICES

      
Document Number 02989411
Status Pending
Filing Date 2016-06-15
Open to Public Date 2016-12-22
Owner SHELTERED WINGS, INC. D/B/A VORTEX OPTICS (USA)
Inventor
  • Hamilton, David M.
  • Hamilton, Samuel J.

Abstract

A dual focal plane optical sighting device, such as a riflescope, having two focal planes, with a first reticle at the first focal plane, and a second reticle at the second focal plane. The reticle at the first focal plane is a glass etched reticle; the reticle at the second focal plane is a wire reticle. The two reticles have different patterns or markings providing the appearance of a single reticle or complementary markings when viewed through the optical sighting device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 23/00 - Telescopes, e.g. binoculars; Periscopes; Instruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodies; Viewfinders; Optical aiming or sighting devices
  • F41G 1/34 - Night sights, e.g. luminescent combined with light source, e.g. spot light
  • F41G 1/38 - Telescopic sights specially adapted for smallarms or ordnance; Supports or mountings therefor
  • F41G 1/473 - Sighting devices for particular applications for lead-indicating or range-finding, e.g. for use with rifles or shotguns
  • G02B 25/00 - Eyepieces; Magnifying glasses
  • G02B 27/32 - Fiducial marks or measuring scales within the optical system

29.

RETICLE RETENTION FOR OPTICAL APPARATUS

      
Document Number 02972779
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-12-30
Open to Public Date 2016-07-07
Grant Date 2023-04-11
Owner SHELTERED WINGS, INC. D/B/A VORTEX OPTICS (USA)
Inventor
  • Hamilton, David M.
  • Hamilton, Samuel J.
  • Palkowitsh, Gregory Lee
  • Havens, Calen Shane

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a reticle cell. The reticle cell comprises one or more pieces of reticle glass held inside a reticle ring by a retention washer; and a retention ring that retains the retention washer and engages the reticle ring and the reticle glass.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 27/32 - Fiducial marks or measuring scales within the optical system
  • F41G 1/38 - Telescopic sights specially adapted for smallarms or ordnance; Supports or mountings therefor
  • G02B 23/00 - Telescopes, e.g. binoculars; Periscopes; Instruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodies; Viewfinders; Optical aiming or sighting devices

30.

LASER RANGEFINDER WITH IMPROVED DISPLAY

      
Document Number 02928409
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-08-21
Open to Public Date 2015-02-26
Grant Date 2021-11-30
Owner SHELTERED WINGS, INC. (USA)
Inventor Hamilton, David M.

Abstract

A rangefinder having improved display capabilities. The rangefinder has a ranging system, a processor, and a display. The rangefinder may have a multi-position button for inputting data, and may also have an inertial navigation unit. The rangefinder has improved input and tracking of wind direction and speed, allowing for improved ballistic compensation for wind.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 17/10 - Systems determining position data of a target for measuring distance only using transmission of interrupted, pulse-modulated waves
  • F41G 1/473 - Sighting devices for particular applications for lead-indicating or range-finding, e.g. for use with rifles or shotguns
  • F41G 3/06 - Aiming or laying means with rangefinder
  • G01S 7/51 - Display arrangements

31.

RIFLE SCOPE TURRET WITH SPIRAL CAM MECHANISM

      
Document Number 02864737
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-04-12
Open to Public Date 2013-10-24
Grant Date 2017-03-21
Owner SHELTERED WINGS, INC. (USA)
Inventor Hamilton, Samuel J.

Abstract

Rifle scope turrets with spiral cam mechanisms include a scope body, a movable optical element defining an optical axis enclosed by the scope body, and a turret having a screw operably connected to the optical element for adjusting the optical axis in response to rotation of the screw. The turret has a spiral cam mechanism engaged thereto. The turret defines first and second stop surfaces positioned for engagement by the spiral cam to limit rotation of the turret. The first stop surface defines a zero position of the screw and the movable optical element. The second stop surface defines a maximum point of displacement of the screw and the movable optical element. The stop surfaces may be defined by a spiral cam groove in the indexing portion of the turret. The groove may overlap itsel at least partially. The turret may be an elevation turret or a windage turret.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41G 1/38 - Telescopic sights specially adapted for smallarms or ordnance; Supports or mountings therefor
  • F41G 1/16 - Adjusting mechanisms therefor; Mountings therefor
  • F41G 1/28 - Adjusting mechanisms therefor; Mountings therefor eccentric
  • G02B 23/16 - Housings; Caps; Mountings; Supports, e.g. with counterweight