U.S. patent application number 10/666996 was filed with the patent office on 2004-03-25 for machine for scope mounting.
Invention is credited to Wolfe, Stanley Roland.
Application Number | 20040055201 10/666996 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 31998131 |
Filed Date | 2004-03-25 |
United States Patent
Application |
20040055201 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Wolfe, Stanley Roland |
March 25, 2004 |
Machine for scope mounting
Abstract
A Scope Mounting Device with 1. A Scope Mount, non-movable and
fully integrated for scope attachment 2. A Torque Rail with
adjustment dial and placement holding dial, facilitating
compensation for elevation drop when engaged in long range shooting
3. A Recoil Lug, non-movable and fully integrated 4. An Exhaust
Hole and Cartridge Ejection Port, to allow escape for cartridge and
emissions 5. An attachable Scope Mount, alternately designed from
claims 1-4, containing a Torque Rail and Adjustment and Holding
Dials, attachable to a rifle, and detachable from a rifle,
altogether "on the fly", versus a fully integrated extruded
design
Inventors: |
Wolfe, Stanley Roland; (San
Marcos, CA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
STAN R. WOLFE
1894 N. TWIN OAKS VALLEY ROAD
SAN MARCOS
CA
92069
US
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Family ID: |
31998131 |
Appl. No.: |
10/666996 |
Filed: |
September 19, 2003 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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60412691 |
Sep 23, 2002 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
42/124 |
Current CPC
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F41G 11/002
20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
042/124 |
International
Class: |
F41G 001/38 |
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. A Scope Mounting Device comprising: 1. A Scope Mount,
non-movable and fully integrated for scope attachment 2. A Torque
Rail with adjustment dial and placement holding dial, facilitating
compensation for elevation drop when engaged in long range shooting
3. A Recoil Lug, non-movable and fully integrated 4. An Exhaust
Hole and Cartridge Ejection Port, to allow escape for cartridge and
emissions 5. An attachable Scope Mount, alternately designed from
claims 1-4, containing a Torque Rail and Adjustment and Holding
Dials, attachable to a rifle, and detachable from a rifle,
altogether "on the fly", versus a fully integrated extruded design
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is based on provisional application serial
No. 60/412,691, filed on Sep. 23, 2002.
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
[0002] Not Applicable
DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED APPENDIX
[0003] Not Applicable
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0004] This invention relates generally to the field of Scope
Mounts and more specifically to a fully integrated, contiguously
manufactured Scope Mount with rifle action sleeves, that altogether
eliminates parts and reduces production costs, maintains maximum
stability, and provides a drop compensating mechanism for long
range shooting.
[0005] A need has existed for an all-inclusive scope mount This
invention relates generally to the field of Scope Mounts and more
specifically to a fully integrated, contiguously manufactured Scope
Mount with rifle action sleeve, the altogether eliminates parts and
reduces production costs, maintains maximum stability, and provides
a drop compensating mechanism for long range shooting.
[0006] A need has existed for an all-inclusive scope mount that not
only eliminates intricate parts but that also incorporates a device
for bullet drop compensation thus affording a shooter solutions for
long and short range shooting with via instantaneous adjustment.
The issue of drop compensation has been addressed with prior
inventions. Generally, as the distance between a target and rifle
increases, the angle of the rifle must be elevated upward above the
horizon to compensate for the vertical drop of the projectile
during its travel from the rifle to the target, caused by
gravitational forces.
[0007] When using a rifle for long range shooting, a rifleman,
shooter, sniper or hunter needs ease of use, and a weapon that
allows "on the fly" adjustment from one distance to another, say
for example from 100 yards to 1,500 yards and back to 500 yards. My
preferred embodiment accomplishes this with a simplistic design and
also, by default, eliminates a multitude of parts that usually
contribute to a diminishment in stability and reliability, such as
the elimination of a detachable scope mount or scope base, since
these items, and much more, are permanent features of my preferred
embodiment. Prior embodiments have addressed bullet drop
compensation using several different methodologies employing a
multitude of parts and adjustments. Some have housed the entire
scope with adjustment directly contacted to the scope for
adjustment and security. Others have allowed a scope to rest on a
spring with engaging vertical and lateral adjustment screws,
altogether residing within the scope rings. Prior embodiments have
addressed a mounting system that incorporates and vertical and
lateral adjustments for bullet drop compensation, whilst
maintaining the claim that parts have been eliminated in the
process. Some embodiments have provided adjustments to the rear
mounting area using a multitude of adjustment parts and dials. The
most similar design is provided by Moore with U.S. Pat. No.
5,400,539, wherein a scope mount is provided that attaches directly
to a base with multiple adjustable stops that accomplish given
ranges according to cartridge specifications. Other prior art
include Buehler U.S. Pat. No. 2,951,292, Dahlberg U.S. Pat. No.
2,830,373, Miller Jr. U.S. Pat. No. 3,187,435, Unertl Et Al U.S.
Pat. No. 2,491,431, Litschert U.S. Pat. No. 2,336,107, Unertl U.S.
Pat. No. 2,208,913, Oneill U.S. Pat. No. 2,101,037, and Holden U.S.
Pat. No. 4,397,107.
[0008] The deficiency in prior embodiments is evidenced by the
extensive use of parts and interconnections required to accomplish
the simple task of elevation adjustment for bullet drop
compensation while providing a rifle scope mount and other
integrated, incidental features. By merely reviewing the prior art
one can see that a multitude of parts including pivot pins, holding
screws, springs, separately constructed bases and mounts, spacers,
clamps, turrets, and more. All of the aforementioned are naturally,
inconspicuously integrated in my preferred embodiment altogether
accomplishing a scope mounting device that simultaneously provides
for bullet drop compensation. Some inventions fully encapsulate a
scope and use dials and springs for lateral and vertical
adjustment, requiring attachment to a pre-existing scope mount. No
prior invention finalizes the ultimate possibility, encompassing
absolute elimination of interfunctioning parts incorporating a drop
compensating feature, contiguously manufactured resulting in lower
production cost, resulting in three main parts to accomplish an
entire implement comprising a Rifle Action, a Rifle Barrel, and the
Preferred Embodiment itself.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0009] The primary object of the preferred embodiment is to provide
a more stable, contiguously designed, all-inclusive scope mount for
telescopic devices, manufactured from aluminum or other metal, by
extrusion, machining, molding, shaping, cutting, or other process,
that altogether eliminates independent parts, scope mounts and
blocks, and by default reduces production costs.
[0010] Another object of the invention is to provide a fully
integrated and stable drop compensating device for "on the fly"
alternation between long and short distances without a need for
tools when adjusting, up to and including the maximum capability of
a rifle cartridge as applied to a given rifle, yet integrated into
the initial manufacturing.
[0011] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will
become apparent from the following descriptions, taken in
connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein, by way of
illustration and example, an embodiment of the present invention is
disclosed.
[0012] In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention,
there is disclosed a Scope Mounting Device comprising: 1. A Scope
Mount, non-movable and fully integrated for scope attachment 2. A
Torque Rail with adjustment dial and placement holding dial,
facilitating compensation for elevation drop when engaged in long
range shooting 3. A Recoil Lug, non-movable and fully integrated 4.
An Exhaust Hole and Cartridge Ejection Port, to allow escape for
cartridge and emissions 5. An attachable Scope Mount, alternately
designed from claims 1-4, containing a Torque Rail and Adjustment
and Holding Dials, attachable to a rifle, and detachable from a
rifle, altogether "on the fly", versus a fully integrated extruded
design. The preferred embodiment comprises a permanent scope base
with scope mounts and threaded holes for scope cap attachment
thereon, a drop compensating torque rail for range and elevation
adjustment, a set of range elevation adjustment dials not requiring
tools for adjustment, a permanent recoil lug for insetting into a
rifle stock, and a permanent sleeve for encapsulating a rifle
action, altogether manufactured as one encapsulating embodiment
accompanied only by incidental parts required for implementation
and usage.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0013] The drawings constitute a part of this specification and
include exemplary embodiments to the invention, which may be
embodied in various forms. It is to be understood that in some
instances various aspects of the invention may be shown exaggerated
or enlarged to facilitate an understanding of the invention.
[0014] FIG. 1 is an elevation view of the Left Side View of the
preferred embodiment
[0015] FIG. 2 is an perspective view of the Top View of the
preferred embodiment
[0016] FIG. 3 is a elevation view of the Alternate Design, allowing
detachability, consisting only of the upper half of the preferred
embodiment with attachment clips on the underside
[0017] FIG. 4 is a side cutaway, exemplifying an alternate design
of the invention
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0018] Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are
provided herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present
invention may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific
details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but
rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for
teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in
virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure or
manner.
[0019] Referring to the drawings, from FIGS. 1 through and
including FIG. 4, each figured drawing shows a different elevation
or perspective viewing angle so as to provide a detailed
understanding of the shape and form of the preferred
embodiment.
[0020] In FIG. 1, the invention provides a permanent, contiguously
integrated Scope Mount located at the back C1 and front C2 as
attached directly upon the Torque Rail C3 sufficiently providing an
integrated base and thus eliminating a separate base for scope
mounting. As apparent from FIG. 1, the Torque Rail C3 is simply
derived from the Longitudinal Cut C4 coupled with a drilled Pivot
Hole C2, altogether comprising the drop compensating mechanism of
the preferred embodiment, fully integrated. Also apparent in FIG.
1, a set of dials consisting of the Vertical Range and Elevation
Dial (the "VREA Dial") A used for elevation adjustment, located at
the back of the Torque Rail C3 behind the rear Scope Mount C1 and
the Position Holding Dial (the "PH Dial") B located in front of the
rear Scope Mount C1, altogether used to accomplish the drop
compensation aspect of the preferred embodiment.
[0021] Also apparent in FIG. 1 is the Recoil Lug C6 located at the
front-bottom of the invention providing a method for insetting into
a rifle stock and thus eliminating the need for a separate lug
device, as is commonly the case. The Exhaust Hole C7 located at the
middle simply allows for escaping emissions as cartridges are
expended.
[0022] Also apparent from FIG. 1, although not part of the
invention, is a Rifle Barrel E located at the front of the
invention as it enters the front and engages the Trigger Action D
inside of the preferred embodiment, thus providing a sleeve,
altogether residing in full encapsulation. Apparent in FIG. 2 is
the Cartridge Ejection Port C8 located towards the back,
encapsulating the Trigger Action D--although the Trigger Action is
not part he invention and is provided only for illustrative
purposes.
[0023] The integration of a Torque Rail C3 coupled with Scope
Mounts C1-C2 altogether contiguously integrated and controllable
with the VREA Dial A and PH Dial B has been accomplished with my
design. My preferred embodiment takes this needed, integrated
technology further by incorporating a recoil lug C6 whereas past
designs have offered a separate piece that separates the Trigger
Action D from the Barrel E at the interaction point, not seen in
any of my figures due to the encapsulating nature of the preferred
embodiment. The Exhaust Hole C7 and Cartridge Ejection Port C8 are
merely incidental to the design and serve to accommodate the normal
functioning's of a rifle's implements. Since my design is a
completely integrated, contiguous structure, it can therefore be
manufactured by machining process, extrusion process, or other
process used to manipulate malleable, yet resilient materials
including, but not limited to aluminum, titanium, hardened
plastics, and other materials of the like, and thus also eliminates
parts and reduces production costs in the process. The Scope Mounts
C1-C2 may be changed during manufacture for the accommodation of
smaller or larger diameter scopes and would simply be determined
upon design for a particular rifle requiring a particular
cartridge, deriving a given range, thus requiring a particular
scope. However, the preferred embodiment will remain substantially
the same no matter the particularities applied or involved.
[0024] The VREA Dial A is graduated based upon certain
specifications within the scope to achieve specific distances based
upon the amount of revolutions exerted. For example, if a shooter
desired to shoot to a distance of 1,200 yards using a Remington
700, the shooter could simply pick up my invention as it were
already incorporated into the rifle, and turn the VREA Dial A
counterclockwise until the shooter could turn it no more. This
would "bottom out" the settings to begin a new determination of a
new distance, in this case 1,200 yards. The shooter would be able
to accomplish 100 yards based on the scopes natural "0 setting" and
would accomplish no more than 600 yards within the view, in this
example using a Burris Signature 6.times.24 Scope. The shooter
could then turn the VREA Dial A clockwise on revolution at which
point the scopes mildots would have a new group of settings, or a
"new window of view" that would accommodate up to approximately
1,000 yards. A shooter could again turn the VREA Dial A another
full revolution to accommodate up to 1,800 yards, thus
accomplishing the approximate maximum capacity of the rifle
cartridge, in this example. The preferred embodiment affords a
shooter several windows of view based on the same scope, for the
purpose of shooting long distances, effectively maximizing the
scopes capacity for a given rifle cartridge.
[0025] FIG. 4 is a side cutaway of the invention that shows an
alternate design, encompassing the same features of the preferred
embodiment but eliminates the permanence and integration of B, C6,
C7, C8, and does not facilitate the encapsulation of D and E. This
alternative design would simply attach onto any given rifle using a
Picatiny Rail, typically used for mounting scope rings.
[0026] While the invention has been described in connection with a
preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the scope of the
invention to the particular form set forth, but on the contrary, it
is intended to cover such alternatives, modifications, and
equivalents as may be included within the spirit and scope of the
invention as defined by the appended claims.
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