Firearm rear sight
US-D852920-S · Jul 2, 2019 · US
Mounts for optical sighting devices
US12000673B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-12000673-B2 |
| Application number | US-202217833997-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jun 7, 2022 |
| Priority date | Apr 5, 2018 |
| Publication date | Jun 4, 2024 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2024 |
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Disclosed are implementations of a pivot mount for an optical sighting device. A sight support member of the pivot mount is moveable between an operative position, in which an optical sighting device can be used to sight the firearm on a target, and an inoperative position, in which the optical sighting device is vertically offset below the operative position.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A pivot mount for securing an optical sighting device to a mounting interface aligned with a sighting axis of a firearm, the pivot mount comprising: a base configured to releasably engage the mounting interface; and a sight support member rotatably coupled to the base; wherein the sight support member is configured to move the optical sighting device between a first position, in which the optical sighting device is aligned with the sighting axis of the firearm, and a second position, in which the optical sight device is vertically offset below the sighting axis of the firearm and positioned over the mounting interface. 2. The pivot mount of claim 1 , wherein the sight support member further comprises a sight attachment device configured to secure the optical sighting device to the sight support member. 3. A pivot mount for securing an optical sighting device to a mounting interface aligned with a sighting axis of a firearm, the pivot mount comprising: a base configured to releasably engage the mounting interface; and a sight support member rotatably coupled to the base; wherein the sight support member is configured to move a longitudinal axis of the optical sighting device between a first position, in which the optical sighting device is in a use position, and a second position, in which the optical sighting device is in a storage position, with both the first and the second positions being located substantially on a vertical plane that is substantially co-aligned with the sighting axis of the firearm. 4. The pivot mount of claim 3 , wherein the sight support member further comprises a sight attachment device configured to secure the optical sighting device to the sight support member. 5. A pivot mount for securing an optical sighting device to a mounting interface of a firearm, the pivot mount comprising: a base configured to releasably engage the mounting interface; and a sight support member rotatably coupled to the base; wherein the sight support member is configured to move the optical sighting device between a first position, in which the optical sighting device is in an operative position, and a second position, in which the optical sighting device is in an inoperative position, with both the first and the second positions placing the optical sighting device over the mounting interface, and in which the second position is located below the first position. 6. The pivot mount of claim 5 , wherein the sight support member further comprises a sight attachment device configured to secure the optical sighting device to the sight support member.
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- F41G11/007Primary
the device being tilted in a vertical plane · CPC title
screw · CPC title
- F41G1/08Primary
with aperture {; tubular or of ring form; Peep sights (F41G1/42 takes precedence)} · CPC title
Mountings with a dove tail element, e.g. "Picatinny rail systems" · CPC title
Means for mounting tubular or beam shaped sighting or aiming devices on firearms · CPC title
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- What does patent US12000673B2 cover?
- Disclosed are implementations of a pivot mount for an optical sighting device. A sight support member of the pivot mount is moveable between an operative position, in which an optical sighting device can be used to sight the firearm on a target, and an inoperative position, in which the optical sighting device is vertically offset below the operative position.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Zimmer Trent
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification F41G11/007. Mapped technology areas include Mechanical Engineering.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Jun 04 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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- We list 7 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).