Firearms inventions 03/08

20080072471 - Removable optical sight mount adapted for use with m14, m1a and similar rifles and method for removably attaching an optical sight to a rifle: A removable optical sight mount adapted for use with a military-style rifle such as an M1A provides a centrally aligned support projecting well to the rear for use with sights having very limited eye relief. The removable sight advantageously uses a three point lock up or attachment to the rifle,... Agent: Jones, Tullar & Cooper, P.C.

20080066363 - Weapon aiming device: A weapon aiming system may utilize a laser diode and a reflective coating on an optical element to generate a red dot aim point for a shooter with a bright view to the target with minimal color distortion. The optical element may utilize an off-axis parabolic lens to reduce parallax... Agent: Insight Technology, Inc. Attn: Peter W. Murphy

20080066364 - Operating element for a telescopic sight: The invention relates to an operating element adjusting the cross-hairs of a telescopic sight. The operating element is in the form of a rotating knob, arranged to rotate on the telescopic sight, whereby a rotation of the rotating knob adjusts the cross-hairs be means of an adjuster mechanism. The rotating... Agent: Ratnerprestia

20080060245 - Modular trigger group for firearms and firearm having a modular trigger group: A module housing is adapted to be inserted into an operating position in the trigger group receiving area of a firearm. The module housing includes at least one pin receiver defined by two openings formed in the module housing, one on each lateral side of the housing. A module pin... Agent: The Culbertson Group, P.C.

20080060247 - Grip for a handgun: The invention relates to a grip for a handgun, in particular a pistol, having a grip module (1) made of plastic and a metal carrier element (2) that is insertable into said grip module (1). In order to enable a simple and cost-effective adaptation to the widest variety of demands... Agent: Fleit Kain Gibbons Gutman Bongini & Bianco

20080052978 - Integrated pressure switch pocket for a vertical fore grip: A vertical fore grip for a firearm with an integrated pressure switch pocket. The vertical fore grip includes a body with internal storage cavity, a mount adapted to secure a firearm, a pocket for a pressure switch on the perimeter of the body, and a cap to secure a pressure... Agent: Christie, Parker & Hale, LLP