Rifle scope adjustment invention

• US 6,772,550 B1
• Filed: 01/25/2003
• Issued: 08/10/2004
• Est. Priority Date: 01/25/2003
• Status: Expired due to Term

• Current Assignee: HI-Lux, LLC
• Original Assignee: James M Leatherwood
• Inventors: Leatherwood, James Milner
• Primary Examiner(s): Eldred, J. Woodrow
• Application Number:
  US10/351,011
• Publication Number:
  US 20040144013A1
• Time in Patent Office: 563 Days
• Field of Search: 421/19, 421/22, 421/33, 332/46, 332/47, 332/48
• US Class Current: 42/119
• CPC Class Codes: F41G 1/545 Tools for adjustment of sights

Abstract

A vertical adjustment mechanism for weapon'"'"'s sights such as riflescopes that includes moveable indicator flags for indicating zeros at various ranges. These flags can be moved independently and are separated by spacers that are keyed to the central shaft in to prevent the movement of one flag from disturbing the setting of the other flags. The adjustment also includes a graduated dial that indicated angular change in the adjustment to facilitate the setting of the indicator flags and to provide a zero point for orienting the system. Once adjusted, the entire assembly is locked together by tightening screws that clamp the separate pieces together so it will function as if it was a single unit. The adjustment mechanism can be applied to the internal components of a telescopic sight or to an external mount.

Claims

1. In a vertical adjustment means for a telescopic rifle sight, a set of independently moveable indicator means capable of rotation about a central adjusting shaft and a locking means for securing said indicator means to said shaft.

2. The adjustment means of claim 1 in which the said indicator means are separated by a spacer means keyed to said central shaft.