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Application of photoreactive, photoemissive material in riflescopes

a technology of photoreactive and photoemisive materials, applied in the field of riflescopes, can solve the problems of limited visibility or display information of traditional riflescopes, limited aiming points, and expensive solutions that are not bright and limited

Inactive Publication Date: 2021-08-12
KEMPER CURTIS +5
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The present invention relates to a riflescope or other aiming or viewing device that relies on an illuminator or other powered function. The invention uses photoreactive, photoemissive material in the reticle or other part of the device to create patterns that emit visible light in a wide array of potential visible wavelengths when excited by select invisible wavelengths. The material includes two different materials that emit visible light in different wavelengths. The invention also includes methods for illuminating the reticle or other part of the device using different colored dots for different ranges, and a warning indicator for detecting potential threats. The invention also includes a method for coating parts with material that absorbs visible or infrared light to reduce glare and detectability. The technical effects of the invention include improved visibility, better targeting, and improved durability of the reticle or other part of the device.

Problems solved by technology

Traditional riflescopes often have limited visibility or display information, primarily reticles and adjustment dials.
These are limited to elevation aiming points.
These are expensive solutions that are not bright and limited by display technology constraints.

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[0007]Applying a photoreactive photoemissive material to create patterns that emit visible light in a wide array of potential visible wavelengths when excited by select invisible wavelengths, such as IR.

[0008]Illuminated features on electroform reticle.

[0009]Illuminated features on glass reticle.

[0010]Illuminated features on glass and electroform together to get floating features without etch and fill. Electroform can provide solid elements while glass carries illuminated features. Avoids glass lithography process.

[0011]Print 2 colors on reticle for subsonic and supersonic aim points.

[0012]Red illumination at night to not affect eye adaptation, Green during day for optimal photopic sensitivity.

[0013]Print 1 color FFP and another RFP. RFP could be NV optimized. Big dot RFP. Mil grid FFP

[0014]Elevation dial label with IR illuminator.

[0015]Elevation dial pad printed with IR illuminator.

[0016]Dope chart printed on maintube with daylight readable color plus viewable with IR illuminator.

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Abstract

A riflescope that comprises a body defining an optical path with a reticle connected to the body and intervening in the optical path. The reticle includes an image formed by photoreactive material that is responsive to invisible wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation to emit visible light. The photoreactive material includes two different materials, each emitting visible light in a different wavelength.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 968,451, filed on Jan. 31, 2020, entitled “Application of photoreactive, photoemissive material in riflescopes . . . ”, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety for all that is taught and disclosed therein.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to a riflescope or other aiming or viewing device that relies on an illuminator or other powered function.BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY[0003]Traditional riflescopes often have limited visibility or display information, primarily reticles and adjustment dials.[0004]A display in a riflescope can show alternate patterns. Some have changing aiming point pattern sizes. These are limited to elevation aiming points. Some display wind solutions as well. These are expensive solutions that are not bright and limited by display technology constraints.[0005]The above disadvantage is addressed by a rif...

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IPC IPC(8): F41G1/473
CPCF41G1/473F41G1/38
Inventor KEMPER, CURTISMOYLE, THOMAS E.AZINGER, FREDERICK A.SCRIVENS, OLIN LANCEBATTERSBY, COLINPETERS, VICTORIA J.
Owner KEMPER CURTIS