Reticle for a riflescope or other projectile-weapon aiming device

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D709588
  • Patent Number
    D709,588
  • Date Filed
    Tuesday, November 20, 2012
    12 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, July 22, 2014
    10 years ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D22 109
    • 359 424000
    • 359 428000
    • 089 019000
    • 089 161000
    • 089 200-204
    • 235 414000
    • 042 111000
    • 042 113000
    • 042 122000
    • 042 124000
    • 042 130000
    • 042 134-135
    • 033 227000
    • 033 297000
    • 033 298000
    • 033 299000
    • 356 021000
    • 356 138-139
    • 356 139100
    • 356 139020
    • D16 130-133
    • D16 134-136
    • D14 404
    • 250 467000
  • International Classifications
    • 2201
    • Term of Grant
      14Years
Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a view of a reticle for a riflescope or other projectile-weapon aiming device, as viewed at low magnification through an eyepiece end of a riflescope, according to one embodiment;



FIG. 2 is a view of the reticle of FIG. 1, as viewed at high magnification through an eyepiece end of a riflescope; and,



FIG. 3 is an isometric view of an environment of use for the reticle of FIGS. 1 and 2.


The dashed lines in the drawing figures indicate environmental features that form no part of the claimed invention.


Claims
  • We claim the ornamental design for a reticle for a riflescope or other projectile-weapon aiming device, as shown and described.
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Entry
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