Range finder
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1. A method of using a range finder with a weapon having a scope, the method comprising:
- (a) attaching the range finder to a support mounted on top of the scope, which is mounted on top of the weapon so that the range finder, the scope, and the weapon are aligned in a common vertical plane, and a laser beam of the range finder and a sight line of the scope are parallel to each other;
(b) activating the range finder to measure distance to a target; and
(c) displaying the measured distance.
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Abstract
A range finder adapted to be mounted to a scope. The range finder includes a main housing, range finding circuit received in the main housing and a mounting mechanism adapted to mount the main housing to a scope.
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1. A method of using a range finder with a weapon having a scope, the method comprising:
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(a) attaching the range finder to a support mounted on top of the scope, which is mounted on top of the weapon so that the range finder, the scope, and the weapon are aligned in a common vertical plane, and a laser beam of the range finder and a sight line of the scope are parallel to each other; (b) activating the range finder to measure distance to a target; and (c) displaying the measured distance. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A system for use with a weapon having a scope, the system comprising:
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a range finder; a horizontally extending support plate for mounting the range finder above the scope, the support plate having a mounting rail; and at least one scope ring for surrounding the scope, the at least one scope ring having a clamp for clamping attachment to the mounting rail, wherein the at least one scope ring and support plate mount the range finder directly above the scope so that the rangefinder, the scope, and the weapon are aligned in a common vertical plane, and a laser beam of the range finder and a sight line of the scope are parallel to each other. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A system for use with a weapon having a scope, the system comprising:
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a range finder comprising; a body having a signal end and a display end opposite the signal end; a circuit for projecting signals and receiving reflected signals through the signal end; and a display coupled to the display end, the display for displaying distances determined by the circuit; and a mounting mechanism for mounting the range finder to the scope, the mounting mechanism comprising; a horizontally extending support plate for supporting the range finder above the scope; and at least one scope ring having a lower end for surrounding the scope and an upper end for attaching to the support plate, wherein the at least one scope ring and support plate mount the range finder directly above the scope so that the rangefinder, the scope, and the weapon are aligned in a common vertical plane, and a signal of the range finder and a sight line of the scope are parallel to each other. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14)
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