Reticle for a riflescope or other projectile-weapon aiming device

Description

FIG. 1 is a view of a reticle for a riflescope or other projectile-weapon aiming device, as viewed at low magnification through an eyepiece end of a riflescope, according to one embodiment;

FIG. 2 is a view of the reticle of FIG. 1, as viewed at high magnification through an eyepiece end of a riflescope; and,

FIG. 3 is an isometric view of an environment of use for the reticle of FIGS. 1 and 2.

The dashed lines in the drawing figures indicate environmental features that form no part of the claimed invention.

Claims

CLAIM We claim the ornamental design for a reticle for a riflescope or other projectile-weapon aiming device, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Silvers; Robert (Marshfield, MA), Koornneef; Martin (Beaverton, OR), Brock; Raymond G. (Beaverton, OR), Hodge; Stephen R. (North Plains, OR)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Leupold & Stevens, Inc. Beaverton OR US
Assignee:	Leupold & Stevens, Inc. (Beaverton, OR)
Appl. No.:	D/437,798
Filed:	November 20, 2012

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Current U.S. Class:	D22/109
Current International Class:	2201
Field of Search:	;D22/109 ;359/424,428 ;89/19,161,200-204 ;235/414 ;42/111,113,122,124,130,134-135 ;33/227,297,298,299 ;356/21,138-139,139.1,139.02 ;D16/130-133,134-136 ;D14/404 ;250/467

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Other References

www.milsurps.com, "Japanese Ammunition and Rifle Testing," at least as early as Nov. 20, 2011. cited by applicant . "Browe Combat Optic Copies Leupold's 300 AAC Blackout Reticle", thetruthaboutguns.com/012/08/foghorn/browe-combat-optic-copies-leupolds-3- 00-aac-blackout-reticle/, Aug. 30, 2012. cited by applicant . Valdada, "QR-TS 3.times.25 30mm Tactical BDC .223 Scope Illuminated CQB Reticle," at least as early as Nov. 20, 2011, p. 18. cited by applicant . Kopas, "Handbook of Standard Reticle Patterns by Manufacturer," 67 pp., Version 5, Jan. 3, 2009, U.S. Optics Reticle Patterns at p. 8. cited by applicant . U.S. Optics, "Reticle Name: JPJ1," http://web.archive.org/web/20120912020632/http://www.usoptics.com/scope/p- roduct/viewlargeimage/id/664, archived Sep. 12, 2012. cited by applicant.

Primary Examiner: Pratt; Michael A
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Stoel Rives LLP Teel; Robert R.