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Splatter indicator sight for firearms

a technology of indicator sight and firearm, which is applied in the direction of sighting device, weapon components, safety arrangement, etc., can solve the problems of aiming error still occurring, potential for error still exists, and aiming error becomes a considerable issu

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-01-03
FORD TIMOTHY D F
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The solution provides a clear visual indication of potential hit zones, reducing the risk of accidental shots by allowing users to assess the likelihood of hitting intended versus unintended targets, thereby enhancing decision-making in high-stress situations.

Problems solved by technology

Despite these existing sighting systems, aiming errors still occur.
The aiming error becomes a considerable issue when the firearm is used by security forces in civilian zones where there exists a risk of hitting an innocent bystander or other friendly by accident.
Potential for error still exists, however, and a shot fired might fall within an area surrounding the point of aim.

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[0019]The present invention is illustrated in further details by the following non-limiting examples.

[0020]Referring now to FIG. 1, and in accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention, a firearm comprising a splatter indicator sight, and generally referred to using the reference numeral 10, will now be described. The firearm 10 comprises a splatter indicator sight 12 comprising a laser (not shown) emitting a laser beam 14 co-aligned with the muzzle 16. The indicator sight 12 is illustratively mounted within the chamber 18 which also houses the recoil spring (not shown). Alternatively, the indicator sight 12 could be positioned on top of a firearm 10 or below the barrel on a dovetail, MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail or similar mount.

[0021]Still referring to FIG. 1, many aiming errors are directly caused by the user. For example, parallax is created when the user moves in relation to the sight 12. Additionally, normal shaking of the hand holding the firearm 10 can b...

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Method of providing a gun sight for a firearm having an accuracy comprising predetermining as a function of the accuracy a region surrounding a point of aim within which a projectile issued from the firearm will strike with a known probability, aiming the firearm at the intended target, and outlining the region about the point of aim with a laser and method for supporting a decision to fire a projectile from a firearm having an accuracy and pointed towards an intended target and an unintended target comprising precalculating as a function of the accuracy a region surrounding a point of aim within which a projectile issued from the firearm will strike with a known probability, aiming the firearm at the intended target, delineating the region about the point of aim with a laser, and not firing when at least a portion of the unintended target is within the region.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a divisional application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12 / 352,355, now pending, filed on Jan. 11, 2009, which itself claims benefit of U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 61 / 020,515, filed on Jan. 11, 2008. All documents above are incorporated herein in their entirety by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to a splatter indicator sight for firearms. More specifically, the present invention is concerned with an indicator device for processing data regarding variables affecting the bullet trajectory and creating a visual map of all of the probable hit zones after the user has aimed the firearm at the target, thereby allowing the user to evaluate the risk of hitting the wrong target before shooting.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Firearms, such as handguns (single-shot pistols, revolvers, and semi-automatic pistols), long guns (rifles, carbines or shotguns) and machine guns or the ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): F41A17/08F41G1/00
CPCF41A17/08F41G1/473F41G1/35
Inventor FORD, TIMOTHY D.F.
Owner FORD TIMOTHY D F