Optical imaging device for firearm scope attachment
First Claim
1. An optical imaging device for a hand held trigger actuated firearm having a magnifying scope sight with an eyepiece, comprising:
- electronic optical imaging and recording means communicating with the eyepiece of the scope, and receiving a visual image therefrom;
said electronic optical imaging and recording means further including means aligned concentrically with the eyepiece of the scope for providing the visual image therefrom to a user of the firearm; and
actuation means for automatically operating said electronic optical imaging and recording means when the trigger of the firearm is pulled.
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Abstract
The present optical imaging device comprises an electro-optical recording device, such as a digital still camera, videotape recorder, etc, physically and optically connected to the scope sight of a firearm. The scope may be provided with a half silvered mirror at the eyepiece, which reflects a portion of the image passing through the scope to the axially offset recording device. The user of the firearm and optical system may thus continue to view the image through the scope. Other embodiments provide a small, light weight micro camera fitted to the scope eyepiece, with the camera receiving the image from the eyepiece and providing that image to the user through a rearward viewing screen. A switch may be provided to operate the system upon trigger actuation, or independently of the firearm trigger. The system is particularly valuable in sighting in a weapon or harmlessly capturing an image of an animal.
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18 Claims
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1. An optical imaging device for a hand held trigger actuated firearm having a magnifying scope sight with an eyepiece, comprising:
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electronic optical imaging and recording means communicating with the eyepiece of the scope, and receiving a visual image therefrom;
said electronic optical imaging and recording means further including means aligned concentrically with the eyepiece of the scope for providing the visual image therefrom to a user of the firearm; and
actuation means for automatically operating said electronic optical imaging and recording means when the trigger of the firearm is pulled. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A magnifying scope sight for a hand held trigger actuated firearm and an optical imaging device therefor, comprising in combination:
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a telescopic scope sight including at least an eyepiece;
electronic optical imaging and recording means communicating with said eyepiece of said scope, and receiving a visual image therefrom;
said electronic optical imaging and recording means further including means aligned concentrically with said eyepiece of said scope for providing the visual image therefrom to a user of the firearm; and
actuation means for automatically operating said electronic optical imaging and recording means when the trigger of the firearm is pulled. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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