An optical sight includes a lens assembly, a digital reticle display, a magnification adjuster, and a controller. The magnification adjuster is configured to be adjusted by a user. The controller is configured to display a reticle on the digital reticle display based on a real-time magnification, and is configured to determine the real-time magnification based on a position of the magnification adjuster. 26817449.1
An optical sight includes a housing, an optical element, and a photo detector. The housing has a main body, a pair of upwardly extending posts, and a cross member extending between the pair of upwardly extending post. The optical element is supported by the housing and positioned between the pair of upwardly extending posts and between the main body and the cross member. The photo detector is positioned in the housing and configured to detect ambient light at a target object. A first post of the pair of upwardly extending posts and the cross member are joined at a shoulder of the housing. The photo detector is formed in the shoulder of the housing.
G02B 23/00 - Telescopes, e.g. binoculars; Periscopes; Instruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodies; Viewfinders; Optical aiming or sighting devices
H05B 47/11 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters by determining the brightness or colour temperature of ambient light
F41G 1/30 - Reflecting sights specially adapted for smallarms or ordnance
G02B 7/00 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements
G02B 27/32 - Fiducial marks or measuring scales within the optical system
An optical sight includes a housing, an optical element supported by the housing, a sensor positioned in the housing, a light source configured to selectively illuminate a reticle on the optical element, and a controller configured to control illumination of the reticle based on an output from the sensor. The sensor is configured to detect ambient light at a target object. The controller is configured to control the light source to constantly illuminate the reticle based on a first output from the sensor and illuminate the reticle in pulses based on a second output from the sensor. The first output is different from the second output.
An optical sight includes a housing, an optical element supported by the housing, a light source configured to provide a reticle on the optical element, and a light source adjuster configured to change a position of the reticle relative to the optical element. The light source is mounted on an adjustment plate. The light source adjuster includes an adjustment screw, an adjuster block configured to threadably receive the adjustment screw, and a biasing mechanism configured to apply a force to retain the adjuster block in an adjustment position. The adjuster block is directly engaged with the adjustment plate. Rotation of the adjustment screw moves the adjuster block, and movement of the adjuster block moves the adjustment plate.
An optic for a firearm includes a housing, an optics train, an adjustment ring, and a detector. The optics train is disposed within the housing and along a longitudinal axis of the housing. The adjustment ring is supported by the housing and configured to adjust a magnification of the optics train. The detector is engaged with the adjustment ring and configured to convert rotation of the adjustment ring into a digital magnification.
F41G 1/38 - Telescopic sights specially adapted for smallarms or ordnance; Supports or mountings therefor
G02B 7/04 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification
A video recorder battery pack for a firearm includes a housing, a power supply, and a port in the housing. The power supply is disposed within the housing. The port is configured to connect with a video source and is configured to simultaneously receive a video output from the video source and provide power to the video source.
An optical sight is provided and includes a housing having a first bearing surface integrally formed therewith and a relay assembly having at least one optical element, a main tube, and a track tube having at least one track. The track tube is selectively rotatable relative to and about the main tube to adjust an axial position of the at least one optical element within the main tube along an axis that is substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the main tube. The main tube includes a spherical surface that is in contact with the first bearing surface of the housing to define a pivot point of the main tube within the housing.
A sighting system for a firearm is provided and may include a rear-sight assembly having a rear surface opposing a shooter, a pair of rear-aiming points, and a U-shaped opening disposed between the pair of rear-aiming points. The rear surface may be formed at an angle relative to a top surface of the firearm such that a bottom portion of the rear surface disposed proximate to the top surface of the firearm is farther away from a shooter than a top portion of the rear surface. The sighting system may also include a front-sight assembly including a housing having a front-aiming point, a brightly colored material surrounding the front-aiming point, and a top coat extending over the brightly colored material and the front-aiming point.
An optical sight is provided and may include an optics train having at least one prism with a first surface, a display associated with the first surface to selectively supply the first surface with an image, and a processor in communication with the display to provide the display with the image. An infrared camera may be in communication with the processor and may provide the processor with thermal-energy data for use by the processor in generating the image.
An aiming system for use with a weapon is provided and may include a processor, at least one sensor in communication with the processor, and a memory in communication with the processor. The aiming system may also include a display in communication with the processor that displays a corrected--aiming point based on at least one simulated bullet trajectory and at least one simulated bullet impact location determined by the processor.
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 3/06 - Aiming or laying means with rangefinder
F41G 11/00 - WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING - Details of sighting or aiming apparatus; Accessories
G02B 23/00 - Telescopes, e.g. binoculars; Periscopes; Instruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodies; Viewfinders; Optical aiming or sighting devices
An optical sight is provided and may include an optical element and a reticle displayed on the optical element. A housing of the optical sight may include a base, a first post extending from the base, a second post extending from the base, and a cross member extending between the first post and the second post to define an opening receiving the optical element therein. The first post and the second post may extend above the opening and away from the base a greater distance than a top surface of the cross member.
An optical sight is provided and may include a housing, at least one optic supported by the housing, and a fiber supported by the housing and selectively supplying light to the at least one optic. A sleeve may be supported by the housing and may include an opening that selectively exposes the fiber to vary an amount of light supplied to the at least one optic and a cover extending over the opening and movable with the sleeve relative to the fiber.