Smith & Wesson Brands. has been granted a patent for a sighting device featuring an alignment ring that aids users in achieving proper eye alignment with telescopic sights. The design ensures that the alignment indicator is only visible when the user’s eye is misaligned, enhancing accuracy in targeting. GlobalData’s report on Smith & Wesson Brands gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Smith & Wesson Brands, Silencer type muzzle attachments was a key innovation area identified from patents. Smith & Wesson Brands's grant share as of June 2024 was 83%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Eye alignment indicator for telescopic sights
The patent US12038255B2 describes a sight designed to assist users in accurately targeting by enhancing eye alignment. The sight features a body with a proximal end that includes a lip, which defines a field of view for the user. This lip serves a dual purpose: it allows the user to visualize the target while simultaneously blocking the view of an alignment indicator when the user's eye is correctly aligned. The alignment indicator is strategically positioned distal to and recessed from the lip, ensuring that it is only visible when the user's eye is misaligned. This innovative design aims to improve targeting accuracy by providing visual feedback on eye alignment.
Further claims detail specific characteristics of the alignment indicator, including its contrasting color, which is suggested to be red, and its potential forms, such as a continuous ring or a series of dots arranged in a circular pattern. The alignment indicator may also exhibit iridescent or fluorescent properties to enhance visibility. The patent specifies that the indicator is integrated into the sight and is not removable, with a recess distance of 0.005 to 0.015 inches behind the lip. Additionally, the sight is applicable to various types of optics, including rifle scopes, and features an annular lip design, contributing to its functionality in assisting users with precise targeting.
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