The present invention relates generally to range finders and in particular range finders for hunting applications.
Range finders can be a useful tool when hunting for game. A ranger finder conveys the distance to an object (game target). This information is helpful to a hunter because it allows a hunter to determine if the target is beyond the range of a firearm or bow. Knowing the distance to a target also aids the hunter in the placement of the sight of the firearm or bow. For example, if the target is a great distance from a firearm, a hunter can raise the sight of the firearm over the target a select distance to compensate for the trajectory of a projectile (bullet) fired from the firearm. The distance found by the range finder can aid the hunter in determining how much the sight should be raised over the target.
Traditional range finders can be disruptive in a hunting situation. The hunter must operate the hunting weapon and the range finder at the same time. Moreover, telescopes incorporating range finder circuits are generally heavy, bulky and expensive to purchase.
For the reasons stated above and for other reasons stated below which will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading and understanding the present specification, there is a need in the art for an inexpensive range finder that is non-disruptive to operate in a hunting situation.
The above mentioned problems with range finders and other problems are addressed by the present invention and will be understood by reading and studying the following specification.
In one embodiment, a range finder circuit is provided. The range finder includes a main housing. A range finding circuit received in the main housing and a mounting mechanism that is adapted to mount the main housing to a scope.
In another embodiment, another range finder is provided. This range finder includes a main housing, a range finder circuit, a display and a mounting mechanism. The range finder circuit is contained in the main housing. The display is in communication with the range finder circuit. Moreover, the display is adapted to display distances to objects determined by the range finder circuit. The mounting mechanism is adapted to mount the main housing to a scope of a firearm.
In yet still another embodiment, still another range finder in provided. The range finder includes a main body, a range finder circuit, a display and a mounting mechanism. The main body has a signal end and a display end that is opposite the signal end. The range finder circuit is adapted to project signals and receive reflected signals through the signal end. The display is coupled to the display end and is adapted to display distances determined by the range finder circuit. The mounting mechanism is adapted to mount the range finder to a scope.
The present invention can be more easily understood and further advantages and uses thereof more readily apparent, when considered in view of the description of the preferred embodiments and the following figures in which:
In accordance with common practice, the various described features are not drawn to scale but are drawn to emphasize specific features relevant to the present invention. Reference characters denote like elements throughout Figures and text.
In the following detailed description of embodiments, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the inventions may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, and it is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and that logical, mechanical and electrical changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention is defined only by the claims and equivalents thereof.
Embodiments of the present invention relate to range finder that is adapted to be mounted to a firearm such as a rife, shotgun, pistol or the like. Referring to
Referring to
Further illustrated in
Although specific embodiments have been illustrated and described herein, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that any arrangement, which is calculated to achieve the same purpose, may be substituted for the specific embodiment shown. This application is intended to cover any adaptations or variations of the present invention. Therefore, it is manifestly intended that this invention be limited only by the claims and the equivalents thereof.
This application is a continuation in part application of U.S. application Ser. No. 11/018,960, filed on Dec. 21, 2004, which is herein incorporated by reference. Further, U.S. application Ser. No. 11/018,960 is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/641,169, filed Aug. 14, 2003 and titled “RANGE FINDER,” which is herein incorporated by reference. Further, U.S. application Ser. No. 10/641,169, filed Aug. 14, 2003 is a continuation application of U.S. Pat. No. 6,615,531 and titled “RANGE FINDER,” which is herein incorporated by reference and claimed in priority.
Number | Name | Date | Kind |
---|---|---|---|
521761 | Day | Jun 1894 | A |
547912 | Crupe | Oct 1895 | A |
619214 | Paul | Feb 1899 | A |
674229 | Windle | May 1901 | A |
845165 | Davis | Feb 1907 | A |
899639 | Vibber | Sep 1908 | A |
1452651 | Norrlin | Apr 1923 | A |
1480147 | Fokko | Jan 1924 | A |
2101479 | Schenk | Dec 1937 | A |
2450466 | Carlson | Oct 1948 | A |
2814118 | Evans et al. | Nov 1957 | A |
3427102 | Wade | Feb 1969 | A |
3483623 | Kruzell | Dec 1969 | A |
3684376 | Lessard | Aug 1972 | A |
3684378 | Lord | Aug 1972 | A |
3737232 | Milburn, Jr. | Jun 1973 | A |
3782822 | Spence | Jan 1974 | A |
3785261 | Ganteaume | Jan 1974 | A |
3834052 | Steck, III | Sep 1974 | A |
4000403 | Rice | Dec 1976 | A |
4026054 | Snyder | May 1977 | A |
4027414 | Felix | Jun 1977 | A |
4069414 | Bell | Jan 1978 | A |
4223770 | Kranz | Sep 1980 | A |
4233770 | de Fillippis et al. | Nov 1980 | A |
4283743 | Kaiser | Aug 1981 | A |
T101001 | Shipp et al. | Sep 1981 | I4 |
4296725 | Broderick | Oct 1981 | A |
D268910 | Shipp et al. | May 1983 | S |
4514907 | Saltzman | May 1985 | A |
4516296 | Sherman | May 1985 | A |
4531052 | Moore | Jul 1985 | A |
4561204 | Binion | Dec 1985 | A |
4564322 | Stapley | Jan 1986 | A |
4597211 | Miles | Jul 1986 | A |
4606629 | Hines et al. | Aug 1986 | A |
4617741 | Bordeaux et al. | Oct 1986 | A |
4640258 | Penney et al. | Feb 1987 | A |
4643159 | Ryan | Feb 1987 | A |
4730190 | Win et al. | Mar 1988 | A |
4753528 | Hines et al. | Jun 1988 | A |
4777352 | Moore | Oct 1988 | A |
4786204 | Mayeda | Nov 1988 | A |
4786966 | Hanson et al. | Nov 1988 | A |
4827348 | Ernest et al. | May 1989 | A |
4835621 | Black | May 1989 | A |
4884137 | Hanson et al. | Nov 1989 | A |
4890128 | Kania | Dec 1989 | A |
4910717 | Terry | Mar 1990 | A |
4939863 | Alexander et al. | Jul 1990 | A |
4970589 | Hanson et al. | Nov 1990 | A |
4974575 | Mitchell | Dec 1990 | A |
D313361 | Robinson | Jan 1991 | S |
4993833 | Lorey et al. | Feb 1991 | A |
4996866 | Masera et al. | Mar 1991 | A |
5005213 | Hanson et al. | Apr 1991 | A |
5020262 | Pena | Jun 1991 | A |
5026158 | Golubic | Jun 1991 | A |
5033219 | Johnson et al. | Jul 1991 | A |
5161310 | Stoot | Nov 1992 | A |
5200827 | Hanson et al. | Apr 1993 | A |
5262837 | Shyy | Nov 1993 | A |
5265896 | Kravitz | Nov 1993 | A |
5297533 | Cook | Mar 1994 | A |
5326061 | Hamilton | Jul 1994 | A |
5339793 | Findley | Aug 1994 | A |
5373657 | Betz et al. | Dec 1994 | A |
5418609 | Dunne | May 1995 | A |
5455625 | Englander | Oct 1995 | A |
5456157 | Lougheed et al. | Oct 1995 | A |
5479712 | Hargrove et al. | Jan 1996 | A |
5507272 | Scantlen | Apr 1996 | A |
5520164 | Huddleston | May 1996 | A |
D371084 | Ogawa | Jun 1996 | S |
5531149 | Schubert et al. | Jul 1996 | A |
5555665 | Fore | Sep 1996 | A |
5575072 | Eldridge | Nov 1996 | A |
5606818 | Hardee | Mar 1997 | A |
5611324 | Kursinsky | Mar 1997 | A |
5669147 | Nakajima et al. | Sep 1997 | A |
5669174 | Teetzel | Sep 1997 | A |
5686690 | Lougheed et al. | Nov 1997 | A |
5687910 | King | Nov 1997 | A |
5711104 | Schmitz | Jan 1998 | A |
D390483 | Zykan et al. | Feb 1998 | S |
5739859 | Hattori et al. | Apr 1998 | A |
5815251 | Ehbets et al. | Sep 1998 | A |
5822621 | Szajewski | Oct 1998 | A |
5831718 | Desai et al. | Nov 1998 | A |
5834676 | Elliott | Nov 1998 | A |
5845165 | McMahan | Dec 1998 | A |
5859693 | Dunne et al. | Jan 1999 | A |
5887375 | Watson | Mar 1999 | A |
5892617 | Wallace | Apr 1999 | A |
5895131 | Yano | Apr 1999 | A |
5911215 | Fisher, Jr. | Jun 1999 | A |
5926260 | Dunne et al. | Jul 1999 | A |
5937562 | Brough | Aug 1999 | A |
5944041 | Kitchens | Aug 1999 | A |
5949529 | Dunne et al. | Sep 1999 | A |
5964054 | Galfidi, Jr. | Oct 1999 | A |
5973315 | Saldana et al. | Oct 1999 | A |
D421229 | Imai | Feb 2000 | S |
6029643 | Golfieri | Feb 2000 | A |
6070355 | Day | Jun 2000 | A |
6073352 | Zykan et al. | Jun 2000 | A |
D432930 | Sanoner | Oct 2000 | S |
6137564 | Schmidt et al. | Oct 2000 | A |
6154971 | Perkins | Dec 2000 | A |
6192614 | Cliburn | Feb 2001 | B1 |
6252706 | Kaladgew | Jun 2001 | B1 |
6269581 | Groh | Aug 2001 | B1 |
D448315 | Ito | Sep 2001 | S |
6286796 | Pugliesi | Sep 2001 | B1 |
6288386 | Bowen et al. | Sep 2001 | B1 |
6296581 | Sever | Oct 2001 | B1 |
6304289 | Sakai et al. | Oct 2001 | B1 |
6331887 | Shiraishi et al. | Dec 2001 | B1 |
6336285 | Baumer | Jan 2002 | B1 |
6341201 | Ishiguro et al. | Jan 2002 | B1 |
6396571 | Ohtomo et al. | May 2002 | B2 |
6397483 | Perkins | Jun 2002 | B1 |
6398571 | Nishide et al. | Jun 2002 | B1 |
6408140 | Malloy Desormeaux | Jun 2002 | B1 |
D460367 | Apothéloz et al. | Jul 2002 | S |
D460368 | Apothéloz et al. | Jul 2002 | S |
D460369 | Apothéloz et al. | Jul 2002 | S |
6425697 | Potts et al. | Jul 2002 | B1 |
6450816 | Gerber | Sep 2002 | B1 |
6487809 | Gaber | Dec 2002 | B1 |
6494196 | Harwath et al. | Dec 2002 | B2 |
6526956 | Hankins | Mar 2003 | B1 |
D472826 | Sanoner | Apr 2003 | S |
6556245 | Holmberg | Apr 2003 | B1 |
6598331 | Thibodeaux | Jul 2003 | B1 |
6615531 | Holmberg | Sep 2003 | B1 |
6623182 | Tatera | Sep 2003 | B2 |
6624881 | Waibel et al. | Sep 2003 | B2 |
6678988 | Poff, Jr. | Jan 2004 | B1 |
6681755 | Pujos | Jan 2004 | B2 |
6693702 | Rogers | Feb 2004 | B2 |
6704097 | Waibel et al. | Mar 2004 | B2 |
D488315 | Natuzzi | Apr 2004 | S |
6722076 | Nielsen | Apr 2004 | B2 |
6742299 | Strand | Jun 2004 | B2 |
6772076 | Yamamoto et al. | Aug 2004 | B2 |
6784920 | Weber | Aug 2004 | B2 |
6796038 | Humphries | Sep 2004 | B2 |
6813025 | Edwards | Nov 2004 | B2 |
6815251 | Akram et al. | Nov 2004 | B1 |
6819495 | Shani et al. | Nov 2004 | B2 |
6819866 | Da Silva | Nov 2004 | B2 |
6886287 | Bell et al. | May 2005 | B1 |
6886288 | Yocum et al. | May 2005 | B1 |
6932305 | Morales et al. | Aug 2005 | B2 |
6988331 | Holmberg | Jan 2006 | B2 |
7006144 | Holmberg | Feb 2006 | B2 |
7088506 | Regan et al. | Aug 2006 | B2 |
7128354 | Wu | Oct 2006 | B2 |
7269920 | Staley, III | Sep 2007 | B2 |
7390130 | Soulvie | Jun 2008 | B2 |
20020067475 | Waibel et al. | Jun 2002 | A1 |
20020078577 | Aldred | Jun 2002 | A1 |
20020087475 | Okayama et al. | Jul 2002 | A1 |
20020109057 | Wooten et al. | Aug 2002 | A1 |
20020171755 | Nishimura | Nov 2002 | A1 |
20030013392 | Guillermin | Jan 2003 | A1 |
20030133092 | Rogers | Jul 2003 | A1 |
20030163943 | Holmberg | Sep 2003 | A1 |
20040000083 | Grant, Jr. | Jan 2004 | A1 |
20040016169 | Poff, Jr. | Jan 2004 | A1 |
20040051865 | Stierle et al. | Mar 2004 | A1 |
20040079018 | Holmberg | Apr 2004 | A1 |
20040114129 | Gogalla et al. | Jun 2004 | A1 |
20040135991 | Gagalla et al. | Jul 2004 | A1 |
20040183942 | Holmberg | Sep 2004 | A1 |
20040194364 | Holmberg | Oct 2004 | A1 |
20040257437 | Lesseu | Dec 2004 | A1 |
20050035245 | Morales et al. | Feb 2005 | A1 |
20050123883 | Kennen et al. | Jun 2005 | A1 |
20050195385 | Holmberg | Sep 2005 | A1 |
20050241210 | Karcher et al. | Nov 2005 | A1 |
20050246910 | Mowers | Nov 2005 | A1 |
20050252062 | Scrogin et al. | Nov 2005 | A1 |
20050268519 | Pikielny | Dec 2005 | A1 |
20050268521 | Cox et al. | Dec 2005 | A1 |
20060010761 | Staley, III | Jan 2006 | A1 |
20060215149 | LaBelle et al. | Sep 2006 | A1 |
20070008187 | Schmidt | Jan 2007 | A1 |
20070031142 | Moody et al. | Feb 2007 | A1 |
20070068018 | Gilmore | Mar 2007 | A1 |
20070081817 | Soulvie | Apr 2007 | A1 |
20070157502 | Holmberg | Jul 2007 | A1 |
20070157503 | Holmberg | Jul 2007 | A1 |
20070277421 | Perkins et al. | Dec 2007 | A1 |
20080000465 | Holmberg | Jan 2008 | A1 |
20080060248 | Pine et al. | Mar 2008 | A1 |
Number | Date | Country |
---|---|---|
1804017 | Jul 2004 | EP |
1804017 | Jul 2007 | EP |
2 024 558 | Jan 1980 | GB |
2024558 | Jan 1980 | GB |
2 114 770 | Aug 1983 | GB |
2114770 | Aug 1983 | GB |
WO 9012330 | Oct 1990 | WO |
WO9012330 | Oct 1990 | WO |
2006090356 | Aug 2006 | WO |
WO2006090356 | Aug 2006 | WO |
2006133029 | Dec 2006 | WO |
WO2006133029 | Dec 2006 | WO |
Number | Date | Country | |
---|---|---|---|
20050195385 A1 | Sep 2005 | US |
Number | Date | Country | |
---|---|---|---|
Parent | 10641169 | Aug 2003 | US |
Child | 11018960 | US | |
Parent | 10090333 | Mar 2002 | US |
Child | 10641169 | US |
Number | Date | Country | |
---|---|---|---|
Parent | 11018960 | Dec 2004 | US |
Child | 11106828 | US |