U.S. patent application number 15/714352 was filed with the patent office on 2018-01-11 for integrated optical sight mount.
The applicant listed for this patent is Trent Zimmer. Invention is credited to Trent Zimmer.
Application Number | 20180010889 15/714352 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 58276998 |
Filed Date | 2018-01-11 |
United States Patent
Application |
20180010889 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Zimmer; Trent |
January 11, 2018 |
INTEGRATED OPTICAL SIGHT MOUNT
Abstract
Implementations of an integrated optical sight mount are
provided. In some implementations, the optical sight mount may be
integrated into the frame of a handgun via a locking block and used
to position an optical sight over the slide thereof. In some
implementations, the integrated optical sight mount may comprise a
mounting platform that is supported by a first side wall and a
second side wall, each of which extend from a locking block seated
in the frame of the handgun. In some implementations, the mounting
platform is configured for an optical gun sight to be secured
thereon. In some implementations, the mounting platform and the
side walls define an opening therebetween configured (e.g.,
dimensioned) so that the slide assembly of the handgun is able to
pass therethrough without interference.
Inventors: |
Zimmer; Trent; (Houma,
LA) |
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Applicant: |
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Zimmer; Trent |
Houma |
LA |
US |
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Family ID: |
58276998 |
Appl. No.: |
15/714352 |
Filed: |
September 25, 2017 |
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Current U.S.
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1/1 |
Current CPC
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F41G 11/001
20130101 |
International
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F41G 11/00 20060101
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Claims
1. A handgun having an integrated optical sight mount, the optical
sight mount comprising: a locking block configured to be installed
in a frame of the handgun, the locking block is configured to lock
a barrel to a slide of the handgun; a first side wall and a second
side wall that extend from the locking block, the first side wall
extends from a first side of the locking block and the second side
wall extends from a second side of the locking block; and a
mounting platform that extends between the first side wall and the
second side wall, the mounting platform is configured for an
optical sight to be secured thereon; wherein the mounting platform
and the side walls define an opening therebetween, the opening is
configured so that a slide assembly of the handgun is able to pass
therethrough.
2. The optical sight mount of claim 1, wherein the locking block
further comprise a first horizontal extension extending from a
first side and a second horizontal extension extending from a
second side, the first side wall and the second side wall extend
from the first horizontal extension and the second horizontal
extension, respectively.
3. The optical sight mount of claim 2, wherein the mounting
platform is removably secured between the first side wall and the
second side wall by threaded fasteners.
4. The optical sight mount of claim 2, wherein the first side wall
and the second side wall are parallel to each other.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This is a divisional application claiming the benefit of
U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/272,372, which was filed on
Sep. 21, 2016, which claims the benefit of U.S. patent application
Ser. No. 62/221,704, which was filed on Sep. 22, 2015, the
entireties of both applications are incorporated herein by
reference in their entirety.
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0002] This disclosure relates to implementations of an optical
sight mount for use with a handgun, and more particularly, to
optical sight mounts that are integrated into the frame of a
handgun.
BACKGROUND
[0003] In general, pistols come from the factory with iron sights.
Typical iron sights provided on a pistol include a front post and a
rear notch which must be aligned to aim the pistol.
[0004] Mounting an optical sight (e.g., a reflex type sight) on a
pistol offers a shooter several advantages over using iron sights
alone. First, reflex type sights provide a simple sight picture
comprised of a single illuminated aiming point in place of the
front post and rear notch of iron sights. In this way, a shooter's
accuracy and/or speed with a pistol may improve. Second, a shooter
may be able to aim with the illuminated aiming point of an optical
sight in environmental conditions that would make visual alignment
of the iron sights difficult or impossible, low light conditions
for example.
[0005] However, given the design of most pistols, attaching an
optical sight may be difficult to do. In order to accommodate an
optical sight, the slide of the pistol may need to be permanently
modified (e.g., milled) in order to receive an optical sight
thereon. If the user decides to switch to a new model of optical
sight, further modifications to the pistol may be required. In some
instances, the pistol may not be suitable for further
modification.
[0006] Mounting an optical sight directly to the slide of a pistol
can have several disadvantages. First, the slide of the pistol may
be weakened from machining a pocket therein for the optical sight.
Second, the rapid acceleration and deceleration of the slide during
operation (e.g., firing) will place forces (e.g., longitudinal
forces) on the optical sight that may reduce its service life.
Third, the optical sight adds additional mass to the slide which
may affect the reliable operation of the pistol. For example, the
action of the pistol may be unable to reliably lock or unlock as a
result of the additional mass on the slide.
[0007] Accordingly, it can be seen that needs exist for continuing
improvement in optical sight mounts. It is to the provision of an
optical sight mount that may be integrated into the frame of a
handgun that the present invention is primarily directed.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0008] Implementations of an integrated optical sight mount are
provided. In some implementations, the optical sight mount may be
integrated into the frame of a handgun and be an integral portion
thereof. Optical sights such as the Trijicon.RTM. RMR, for example,
may be mounted to the integrated optical sight mount and thereby
used to aim the handgun.
[0009] In some implementations, the integrated optical sight mount
may comprise a mounting platform that is supported by a first side
wall and a second side wall, each of which extend from the frame of
a handgun. In some implementations, the mounting platform may be
configured for an optical sight to be secured thereon.
[0010] In some implementations, the mounting platform and the side
walls define an opening therebetween. In some implementations, the
opening is configured (e.g., dimensioned) so that the slide
assembly (e.g., the slide, barrel, and recoil spring assembly) of
the handgun is able to pass therethrough. In this way, the
integrated optical sight mount does not interfere with the assembly
or disassembly of the handgun, and the slide is able to reciprocate
when the handgun is fired or otherwise manipulated.
[0011] In some implementations, the mounting platform and the side
walls of the integrated optical sight mount may be a single unitary
piece.
[0012] In some implementations, the mounting platform may be
removably secured between the side walls of an integrated optical
sight mount. Through the use of interchangeable mounting platforms
constructed to receive optical sights thereon, a user may change
the optical sight mounted on a handgun by changing mounting
platforms. In this way, modification of the handgun is not required
in order to accommodate a variety of optical sights. In some
implementations, the mounting platform may be removed without the
need to remove the optical sight therefrom.
[0013] In some implementations, the side walls may be positioned on
the frame of the handgun to place the mounting platform and an
attached optical sight over the ejection port of the slide.
[0014] In some implementations, the side walls may be positioned on
the frame of the handgun to place the mounting platform and an
attached optical sight over the rear end of the slide assembly.
[0015] In some implementations, the integrated optical sight mount
may further comprise a locking block. In this way, the optical
sight mount may be integrated into the handgun by installing the
locking block in the frame thereof. In some implementations, the
locking block may be used to lock the barrel to the slide of a
handgun. In this way, a loaded cartridge may be fired from a stable
chamber.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016] FIG. 1A illustrates an isometric view of an optical sight
mount that has been integrated into the frame of a handgun
according to the principles of the present disclosure.
[0017] FIG. 1B illustrates a front view of the integrated optical
sight mount shown in FIG. 1A.
[0018] FIG. 1C illustrates a left side view of the integrated
optical sight mount shown in FIG. 1A.
[0019] FIG. 1D illustrates a top view of the integrated optical
sight mount shown in FIG. 1A, having a slide assembly installed
thereon.
[0020] FIG. 1E illustrates a left side view of the integrated
optical sight mount shown in FIG. 1D, having an optical sight
installed thereon.
[0021] FIG. 1F illustrates a right side view of the integrated
optical sight mount shown in FIG. 1D, having an optical sight
installed thereon.
[0022] FIG. 1G illustrates a top view of the integrated optical
sight mount shown in FIGS. 1E and 1F.
[0023] FIGS. 2A and 2B illustrate another example implementation of
an optical sight mount that has been integrated into the frame of a
handgun according to the principles of the present disclosure.
[0024] FIGS. 3A and 3B illustrate yet another example
implementation of an integrated optical sight mount according to
the principles of the present disclosure.
[0025] FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate isometric views of another
example implementation of an optical sight mount that has been
integrated into the frame of a handgun according to the principles
of the present disclosure.
[0026] FIG. 4C illustrates a right side view of the integrated
optical sight mount shown in FIG. 4A.
[0027] FIG. 4D illustrates an isometric view of the integrated
optical sight mount shown in FIG. 4A, having a slide assembly and
an optical sight installed thereon.
[0028] FIG. 4E illustrates a left side view of the integrated
optical sight mount shown in FIG. 4D.
[0029] FIG. 5A illustrates an isometric view of yet another example
optical sight mount that has been integrated into the frame of a
handgun according to the principles of the present disclosure.
[0030] FIG. 5B illustrates a right side view of the integrated
optical sight mount shown in FIG. 5A.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0031] FIGS. 1A-1G illustrate an example integrated optical sight
mount 100 according to the principles of the present disclosure. In
some implementations, the optical sight mount 100 may be integrated
into the frame 55 of a handgun 50 and used to position an optical
sight 30 over the slide 62 thereof (see, e.g., FIGS. 1A and
1E).
[0032] As shown in FIG. 1A, in some implementations, the frame 55
of the handgun 50 may comprise a magazine well 56, dust cover 58,
front guide rails 57, rear guide rails 59, and a trigger guard
55a.
[0033] Optical sights 30 such as the Trijicon.RTM. RMR, for
example, may be mounted on the integrated optical sight mount 100
and thereby used to aim the handgun 50 (see, e.g., FIG. 1F). In
some implementations, the optical sight 30 may be an Aimpoint.RTM.
Micro optical sight, a DOCTER.RTM. red dot sight, a Leupold.RTM.
Deltapoint, or other similarly sized optical sights that are
currently known or developed in the future.
[0034] As shown in FIG. 1A, in some implementations, the integrated
optical sight mount 100 may comprise a mounting platform 110 that
is supported by a first side wall 105a and a second side wall 105b
(collectively side walls 105), each of which extend from the frame
55 of a handgun 50. In some implementations, the mounting platform
110 may be configured for an optical sight 30 to be secured thereon
(see, e.g., FIG. 1E).
[0035] As shown in FIG. 1B, in some implementations, the mounting
platform 110 and the side walls 105 define an opening 120
therebetween. In some implementations, the opening 120 is
configured (e.g., dimensioned) so that the slide assembly 60 (e.g.,
the slide 62, barrel 64, and recoil spring assembly) of the handgun
50 is able to pass therethrough (see, e.g., FIG. 1D). In this way,
the integrated optical sight mount 100 does not interfere with the
assembly or disassembly of the handgun 50, and the slide 62 is able
to reciprocate when the handgun 50 is fired or otherwise
manipulated.
[0036] As shown in FIG. 1A, in some implementations, the mounting
platform 110 and the side walls 105 of the integrated optical sight
mount 100 may be a single unitary piece.
[0037] As shown in FIG. 2A, in some implementations, the mounting
platform 210 may be removably attached to the side walls 205 of an
integrated optical sight mount 200 (discussed in detail below).
[0038] As shown in FIG. 1B, in some implementations, the first side
wall 105a and the second side wall 105b extend from the first side
and the second side, respectively, of the handgun frame 55 and are
parallel, or substantially parallel, to each other. In some
implementations, the first side wall 105a and the second side wall
105b may be positioned adjacent the first front guide rail 57a and
the second front guide rail 57b, respectively, of the handgun frame
55 (see, e.g., FIG. 1A). In some implementations, a gap may extend
between the interior side of the first side wall 105a and the first
front guide rail 57a and between the interior side of the second
side wall 105b and the second front guide rail 57b (see, e.g., FIG.
1B). In this way, the side walls 105 do not prevent the slide 62
from interfacing with, and sliding, on the front guide rails 57a,
57b of the handgun frame 55 (see, e.g., FIG. 1D). In some
implementations, the side walls 105 may be positioned to place the
mounting platform 110 and the attached optical sight 30 over the
ejection port 68 of the slide 62 (see, e.g., FIG. 1D).
[0039] As shown in FIG. 1A, in some implementations, the mounting
platform 110 may extend between the first side wall 105a and the
second side wall 105b. In some implementations, the mounting
platform 110 may have the general shape of a rectangle. In some
implementations, the mounting platform 110 may be any shape
suitable for mounting an optical sight 30 thereon. In some
implementations, mounting platform 110 may include two threaded
openings 112 therein. In this way, an optical sight 30 may be
secured to the mounting platform 110 using screws 32 or other
threaded fasteners (see, e.g., FIG. 1G).
[0040] As shown in FIG. 1B, in some implementations, the top
surface of the mounting platform 110 may be at a perpendicular
angle relative to the side walls 105. In some implementations, the
top side of the mounting platform 110 may be flat. In some
implementations, the top side of the mounting platform 110 may have
a relief therein configured to receive at least a portion of an
optical sight (e.g., an Aimpoint.RTM. Micro optical sight) therein.
In some implementations, the top side of the mounting platform 110
may be configured (e.g., contoured) to interface with the mount
compatible surface (e.g., the bottom side) of an optical sight
30.
[0041] In some implementations, the mounting platform 110 may have
more than two (e.g., four) threaded openings 112 therein. In some
implementations, the openings 112 may not be threaded. In some
implementations, the threaded openings 112 may be positioned on the
mounting platform 110 in any configuration suitable for using one
or more threaded fasteners to secure an optical sight 30
thereon.
[0042] In some implementations, the top side of the mounting
platform 110 may include a recoil lug thereon (not shown). In this
way, an attached optical sight 30 may be prevented from sliding
back and forth due to the incidental vibrations associated with the
discharge of a firearm.
[0043] In some implementations, an optical sight 30 (e.g., the
Trijicon.RTM. RMR shown in FIG. 1F) may be secured to the mounting
platform 110 of an optical sight mount 100 using the following
steps:
[0044] Initially, orient the optical sight 30 so that the two
openings 31 extending therethrough are aligned with the two
threaded openings 112 in the mounting platform 110. Then, insert a
screw 32 through each opening 31 of the optical sight 30 and
threadedly secure it into the aligned threaded opening 112 of the
mounting platform 110 (see, e.g., FIG. 1G). In this way, the screws
32 are used to secure the optical sight 30 to the mounting platform
110.
[0045] To remove an optical sight 30 from the integrated optical
sight mount 100, the above steps may be performed in reverse.
[0046] An optical sight 30 (e.g., an Aimpoint.RTM. Micro) having
threaded openings on a bottom side thereof may be secured (i.e.,
attached) to the mounting platform 110 of an optical sight 100
using the following steps:
[0047] Initially, orient the optical sight 30 so that the threaded
openings located on the bottom side of the optical sight 30 are
aligned with the openings 112 of the mounting platform 110. Then,
insert a screw through each opening 112 of the mounting platform
110 from a bottom side thereof and threadedly secure it into the
aligned openings of the optical sight 30. In this way, the screws
are used to secure the optical sight 30 to the mounting platform
110.
[0048] In some implementations, the integrated optical sight mount
100 may be formed from the same material(s) as the handgun frame 55
from which it extends. In some implementations, the integrated
optical sight mount 100 may be formed from a polymer (e.g.,
plastic). In some implementations, the integrated optical sight
mount 100 may be formed from a metal (e.g., aluminum, steel, and/or
titanium). In some implementations, the integrated optical sight
mount 100 may be formed from a combination of materials.
[0049] FIGS. 2A and 2B illustrate another example implementation of
an integrated optical sight mount 200 in accordance with the
present disclosure. In some implementations, the integrated optical
sight mount 200 is similar to the integrated optical sight mount
100 discussed above but includes a removable mounting platform 210.
Through the use of interchangeable mounting platforms 210
constructed to receive optical sights thereon, a user may change
the optical sight mounted to the handgun frame 255 by changing
mounting platforms 210. In this way, modification of the handgun is
not required in order to accommodate a variety of optical
sights.
[0050] As shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, in some implementations, the
mounting platform 210 may be removably secured between the first
side wall 205a and second side wall 205b of the integrated optical
sight mount 200 by threaded fasteners.
[0051] In some implementations, as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, there
may be three openings 207 positioned adjacent the top side 209a of
the first side wall 205a and the top side 209b of the second side
wall 205b. Each of the openings 207 may be configured to receive a
screw 215, or similar fastener, therein. In some implementations,
each side wall 205a, 205b may include more than three or less than
three openings 207 therethrough.
[0052] In some implementations, as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, both a
first side 214a and a second side 214b of the mounting platform 210
may include three openings 212 therein. Each opening 212 is
configured to threadedly receive a screw 215 therein. In some
implementations, the first side 214a and the second side 214b of
the mounting platform 210 may include more than three openings or
less than three openings therein.
[0053] To assemble the integrated optical sight mount 200
constructed in accordance with the present disclosure, in some
implementations, the openings 207 through the first side wall 205a
and second side wall 205b may be aligned with the openings 212 of
the first side 214a and the second side 214b, respectively, of the
mounting platform 210. Then, a screw 215 is inserted through each
opening 207 of a side wall 205 and threadedly secured into the
aligned opening 212 of the mounting platform 210. Next, the user
may secure an optical sight 30 of their choice to the mounting
platform 210.
[0054] To disassemble the integrated optical sight mount 200, the
above steps may be performed in reverse without the need to remove
the optical sight 30 from the mounting platform 210.
[0055] FIGS. 3A and 3B illustrate yet another example
implementation of an integrated optical sight mount 300 in
accordance with the present disclosure. In some implementations,
the integrated optical sight mount 300 is similar to the integrated
optical sight mount 100, 200 discussed above but further comprises
an integral locking block 302. In this way, the optical sight mount
300 may be integrated into a handgun by installing the locking
block 302 in the frame 355 thereof. In some implementations, the
locking block 302 may be used to lock the barrel to the slide of a
handgun. In this way, a loaded cartridge may be fired from a stable
chamber. In some implementations, the locking block 302 may be
similar to the locking block found in a Glock.RTM. handgun, which
would be well known to one of ordinary skill in the art.
[0056] As shown in FIG. 3A, in some implementations, the integrated
optical sight mount 300 may comprise a locking block 302, a first
side wall 305a and a second side wall 305b (collectively side walls
305), and a mounting platform 310. In some implementations, the
integrated optical sight mount 300 may be a single unitary piece
(see, e.g., FIG. 3). In some implementations, the integrated
optical sight mount 300 may not be a single unitary piece, for
example, the mounting platform 310 may be removable from the side
walls 305. In some implementations, the integrated optical sight
mount 300 may be a drop in modification for an existing
handgun.
[0057] As shown in FIG. 3A, in some implementations, a first
horizontal extension 304a (not shown) and a second horizontal
extension 304b may extend from opposite sides of the locking block
302. In some implementations, the first horizontal extension 304a
and the second horizontal extension 304b connect the locking block
302 to the first side wall 305a and the second side wall 305b,
respectively. In some implementations, when the locking block 302
is seated within the handgun frame 355, the first horizontal
extension 304a and the second horizontal extension 304b are each
positioned on the locking block 302 so that they extend through a
gap between the slide assembly 360 and the frame 355 of an
assembled handgun (see, e.g., FIG. 3B). In some implementations,
when the locking block 302 is seated within the handgun frame 355,
the first and second horizontal extensions 304a, 304b are
positioned below a bottom side of the front guide rails 357. In
this way, the horizontal extensions 304a, 304b of the integrated
optical sight mount 300 do not interfere with the reciprocating
movement of the handgun slide during normal operation.
[0058] FIGS. 4A-4E illustrate still yet another example
implementation of an integrated optical sight mount 400 in
accordance with the present disclosure. In some implementations,
the integrated optical sight mount 400 is similar to the integrated
optical sight mount 100 discussed above except that the first side
wall 405a and the second side wall 405b are positioned adjacent to
the first rear guide rail 459a and the second rear guide rail 459b,
respectively, of the handgun frame 455. In this way, the integrated
optical sight mount 400 positions the mounting platform 410 and the
attached optical sight 30 over the rear end of the slide assembly
460 (see, e.g., FIGS. 4D and 4E).
[0059] In some implementations, a gap may extend between the
interior side of the first side wall 405a and the first rear guide
rail 459a and between the interior side of the second side wall
405b and the second rear guide rail 459b. In this way, the side
walls 405 do not prevent the slide 462 from interfacing with, or
sliding on, the rear guide rails 459a, 459b of the handgun frame
455 (see, e.g., FIG. 4D).
[0060] As shown in FIGS. 4D and 4E, in some implementations, the
slide 462 may be machined or otherwise modified to remove a portion
of the top side 462a, left side 462b, and/or right side 462c of the
slide 462 that are adjacent the integrated optical sight mount 400.
In this way, a mounting platform 410 and attached optical sight 30
may be placed closer to the top of the slide and thereby to the
centerline of the bore without interfering with the reciprocating
movement of the slide.
[0061] FIGS. 5A-5B illustrate yet another example implementation of
an integrated optical sight mount 500 in accordance with the
present disclosure. In some implementations, the integrated optical
sight mount 500 is similar to the integrated optical sight mount
100, 400 discussed above but includes a removable mounting platform
510. Through the use of interchangeable mounting platforms 510
constructed to receive optical sights thereon, a user may change
the optical sight mounted on the handgun frame 555 by changing
mounting platforms 510. In this way, modification of the handgun is
not required in order to accommodate a variety of optical
sights.
[0062] As shown in FIG. 5A, in some implementations, the mounting
platform 510 may be removably secured between the first side wall
505a and the second side wall 505b of the integrated optical sight
mount 500.
[0063] In some implementations, as shown in FIG. 5A, there may be
two openings 507 positioned adjacent the top side 509a of the first
side wall 505a and the top side 509b of the second side wall 505b.
Each of the openings 507 may be configured to receive a screw 515,
or similar fastener, therein. In some implementations, each side
wall 505a, 505b may include more than two or less than two openings
507 therethrough.
[0064] In some implementations, as shown in FIG. 5A, both a first
side 514a and a second side 514b of the mounting platform 510 may
include two openings 512 therein. In some implementations, each
opening 512 is configured to threadedly receive a screw 515
therein. In some implementations, the first side 514a and the
second side 514b of the mounting platform 510 may include more than
two openings or less than two openings therein.
[0065] To assemble the integrated optical sight mount 500
constructed in accordance with the present disclosure, in some
implementations, the openings 507 through the first side wall 505a
and the second side wall 505b may be aligned with the openings 512
of the first side 514a and the second side 514b, respectively, of
the mounting platform 510. Then, a screw 515 may be inserted
through each opening 507 of a side wall 505 and threadedly secured
into the aligned opening 512 of the mounting platform 510. Next,
the user may secure an optical sight 30 of their choice to the
mounting platform 510.
[0066] To disassemble the integrated optical sight mount 500, the
above steps may be performed in reverse without the need to remove
the optical sight 30 from the mounting platform 510.
[0067] The integrated optical sight mount 100, 200, 300, 400, 500
may be adapted to work with any autoloading pistol currently known
or developed in the future (e.g., Glock.RTM. and/or Smith &
Wesson.RTM. M&P.RTM. model handguns). In some implementations,
the side walls 105, 205, 305, 405, 505 of an optical sight mount
100, 200, 300, 400, 500 may be molded into the frame of a handgun.
While a Glock.RTM. model handgun is shown throughout the
illustrations, it is to be understood that the optical sight mount
100, 200, 300, 400, 500 disclosed herein may be integrated into any
suitable autoloading pistol.
[0068] In general, a user will want an optical sight 30 positioned
as close to the centerline of the bore of their handgun as
possible. In order to position an optical sight 30 as close to the
centerline of the bore as possible, the integrated optical sight
mount 100, 200, 300, 400, 500 may be configured to position the
mounting platform as close to the slide as possible without
interfering with its operation (e.g., longitudinal movements). In
some implementations, the rear sight (see, e.g., element 66 of FIG.
1E) may have to be removed from the dove tail notch of the slide
prior to the slide assembly being installed onto the frame of the
handgun.
[0069] In some implementations, the integrated optical sight mount
100, 200, 300, 400, 500 may comprise a single side wall having a
mounting platform extending therefrom (not shown). In some
implementations, the single side wall may be configured to position
the mounting platform over the slide of the handgun. In some
implementations, the mounting platform may be removably secured to
the single side wall by threaded fasteners.
[0070] In some implementations of the integrated optical sight
mount 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, each side of the mounting platform
may be supported by more than one side wall. In some
implementations, a first side of the mounting platform may be
supported by more side walls than the second side of the mounting
platform, and vice versa.
[0071] In some implementations, an exterior side of the first
and/or second side wall could be configured (e.g., include threaded
openings therein) for an optical sight 30 to be mounted thereon. In
this way, an optical sight 30 may be positioned at a 90 degree
angle relative to the top side of the slide.
[0072] In some implementations, there may be a single side wall
extending from the frame of the handgun. In some implementations,
the single side wall may be configured for an optical sight to be
secured on an interior side thereof. In this way, the optical sight
may be positioned over the slide of the handgun.
[0073] In some implementations, an optical sight mount could be
incorporated into the ejector block of a handgun. In this way, the
optical sight mount may be integrated into the handgun by
installing the ejector block in the frame thereof.
[0074] In some implementations, an integrated optical sight mount
may be configured to provide power to an attached optical sight. In
some implementations, the integrated optical sight mount may
include a power source thereon.
[0075] Reference throughout this specification to "an embodiment"
or "implementation" or words of similar import means that a
particular described feature, structure, or characteristic is
included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus,
the phrase "in some implementations" or a phrase of similar import
in various places throughout this specification does not
necessarily refer to the same embodiment.
[0076] Many modifications and other embodiments of the inventions
set forth herein will come to mind to one skilled in the art to
which these inventions pertain having the benefit of the teachings
presented in the foregoing descriptions and the associated
drawings.
[0077] The described features, structures, or characteristics may
be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. In
the above description, numerous specific details are provided for a
thorough understanding of embodiments of the invention. One skilled
in the relevant art will recognize, however, that embodiments of
the invention can be practiced without one or more of the specific
details, or with other methods, components, materials, etc. In
other instances, well-known structures, materials, or operations
may not be shown or described in detail.
[0078] While operations are depicted in the drawings in a
particular order, this should not be understood as requiring that
such operations be performed in the particular order shown, or in
sequential order, or that all illustrated operations be performed,
to achieve desirable results.
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