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- 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.
- a method of using a range finder comprises coupling the range finder to a weapon having an associated scope. Positioning at least part of a display of the range finder in front of a select portion of the associated scope. Activating the range finder. Determining the distance to a target and displaying the distance to the target through optics of the scope.
- another method of operating a range finder comprises coupling the range finder to a counterweight bar of a bow. Aiming the range finder at a desired target. Activating the range finder. Determining the distance to the target and displaying the distance to the target on a display.
- FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention coupled to a barrel of a firearm
- FIG. 2 is a rear view of one embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a top view of one embodiment of the present invention coupled to a barrel of a firearm
- FIG. 4 is a side partial cut-out view of one embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 is a flow chart illustrating the operation of one embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a side perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention coupled to a counterweight bar of a bow
- FIG. 7 is a side perspective view of another embodiment of the present invention coupled to a scope of a firearm
- FIG. 8 is a top view of yet another embodiment of the present invention coupled to a scope of a firearm.
- FIG. 9 is a rear view of yet another embodiment of the present invention coupled to a scope.
- Embodiments of the present invention relate to range finder that is adapted to be mounted to a firearm.
- FIG. 1 a side perspective view of one embodiment of a range finder 100 coupled to a firearm 101 of the present invention is illustrated. As illustrated, the range finder 100 is coupled to the barrel 112 of the firearm 101 with a first bracket 116 and a second bracket 118 .
- the range finder 100 of this embodiment is illustrated as having a cylindrical main housing 103 and a display housing 102 that extends from a mid portion 105 of the main housing 103 .
- Main housing 103 includes a circuit housing 104 and a weather cover 106 . Also illustrated in FIG. 1 , is remote unit 108 .
- Remote unit 108 is selectively coupled to the forearm 114 of the firearm by an adhesive, a loop and hook fastener or the like.
- the remote control unit 108 has an activation button 109 . When the activation button 109 is depressed, the range finder 100 is activated.
- the remote control unit 108 of the embodiment of FIG. 1 , is electrically coupled to the range finder by attaching cord 110 . In another embodiment, the remote control unit 108 is in wireless communication with the range finder 100 .
- FIG. 2 A rear view of one embodiment of a range finder 200 of the present invention is illustrated in FIG. 2 .
- a display 202 is encased in the display housing 102 .
- the display may be a liquid crystal display or other type of display capable of conveying a message.
- the display 202 displays indicia 204 to convey the distance from the range finder 200 to an object it is pointed at.
- the indicia 204 conveys the distance in yards and meters.
- a brightness control 206 is mounted through the display housing 102 to control the brightness of the display 202 .
- first bracket 116 is also illustrated in FIG. 2 .
- the first bracket 116 includes a first bracket portion 208 and a second bracket portion 210 .
- the first bracket portion 208 fits over a barrel of a firearm and the second bracket portion 210 fits under the barrel of a firearm.
- the first bracket portion 208 and the second bracket portion 210 are coupled together by bolts 216 and 218 .
- bolt 216 secures the first bracket portion 208 to the second bracket portion 210 with nut 217 and bolt 218 secures the first bracket portion 208 to the second bracket portion 210 with nut 219 .
- bolt 216 passes through a connection flange 207 to secure the range finder 200 to the first bracket 116 . As illustrated in FIG.
- the display housing 102 extends from a first side 203 of the circuit housing 310 and the flange 207 extends from a second side 205 that is opposite the first side 203 .
- the second bracket is constructed in the same manner to couple the range finder 200 to the barrel 112 of the firearm 101 at another location.
- first protective material 212 positioned adjacent a first inner surface 209 of the first bracket portion 208 and a second protective material 214 positioned adjacent a second inner surface 211 of the second bracket portion 210 .
- the first and second protective material 212 and 214 are used to protect the barrel 112 of the firearm 101 .
- the first and second protective material 212 and 214 come in different thickness to accommodate different barrel diameters.
- the first and second protective material 212 and 214 are made from material such as foam rubber and the like.
- FIG. 3 at top view of an embodiment of a range finder 300 of the present invention is illustrated.
- the range finder 300 is coupled so that it is positioned along a side 301 of the barrel 112 of the firearm 101 .
- the positioning of the range finder 300 in this manner not only allows for a quick viewing of the distance by the hunter, it is also positioned so as to not interfere with the sight of the firearm.
- Embodiments, of the present invention can be mounted on either side of the barrel 112 of the firearm 101 .
- an on/off button 306 is also illustrated in FIG. 3 .
- FIG. 3 further illustrates the barrel longitudinal axis 302 of the firearm.
- the barrel longitudinal axis 302 is the path of a bullet fired from the barrel 302 .
- a range finder longitudinal axis 304 is the path upon which the distance is determined.
- the range finder longitudinal axis 304 is adjusted to be generally parallel to the barrel longitudinal axis 302 so the distance of the bullet path is accurately determined by the range finder 300 . Since some barrels 112 of firearms taper in diameter, a means of compensating to obtain parallel range finder and barrel longitudinal axis' 304 and 305 in needed.
- connection flange 207 has an adjusting aperture 220 with a lateral length 230 larger than the diameter of bolt 216 to allow the first bracket to be spaced at different distances from the range finder 200 .
- bolt 216 passes through adjusting aperture 220 in coupling the first bracket to the range finder 200 .
- nut 217 is tightened on bolt 216 thereby snugly coupling the first bracket 116 to the flange 207 .
- the second bracket 118 is constructed in a similar manner to aid in aligning the range finder longitudinal axis 304 with the barrel longitudinal axis 302 of FIG. 3 .
- the adjusting aperture 220 is placed in the flange 207 at a select position to obtain a desired distance between the first bracket 116 and the range finder 200 .
- FIG. 4 A side partial cross-sectional view of another range finder 400 embodiment of the present invention is illustrated in FIG. 4 .
- the circuit housing 104 of the range finder 400 encases or houses the range finder circuit 401 that includes a range finder control circuit 402 , a transmitter 404 and a receiver 406 .
- the range finder control circuit 402 controls the range finding operations and is in electrical communication with the display 202 , the transmitter 404 and the receiver 406 .
- the transmitter 404 is used to transmit a laser signal and the receiver 406 is used to receive the signal after it has been reflected off a target (the object in which the distance to is to be determined).
- the range finder control circuit 402 then uses the transit time to determine the distance to the target.
- the range finder control 334 directs the display 202 to display the distance to the target.
- a range finder incorporating a light propagation time measuring method to determine the distance to an object is described.
- other types of range finders could be used in the present invention such as the light-section method, the binocular sterosis method and the like, and the present invention is not limited to the light propagation time measuring method.
- power sources 408 and 410 which in this embodiment are batteries 408 and 410 .
- the batteries 408 and 410 are housed in the weather cover 106 and are selectively coupled to supply power to the range finder control circuit 402 , the transmitter 404 , the receiver 406 and the display 202 when the weather cover is coupled to the circuit housing.
- a battery connection 418 is also shown.
- the weather cover 106 has a first end 407 and a second end 409 . The second end 409 is enclosed.
- the first end 407 of the weather cover 106 has external threads 412 that terminate in a shoulder 417 .
- the circuit housing 104 has a first end 411 that has internal treads 414 that are adapted to threadably engage the external threads 412 of the weather cover 102 .
- a seal 46 is positioned against the shoulder 417 so that when the external threads 412 of the weather cover 12 are threadably engaged with the internal threads 414 of the circuit housing 104 and tightened, the seal 417 is depressed against the shoulder 417 thereby creating a weatherproof seal.
- the weather cover 106 is coupled to the circuit housing 104 , the batteries 408 and 409 as well as other internal circuits are protected from weather like rain and snow.
- a user has access to the batteries.
- a flow chart 500 illustrating one embodiment of the operation of the range finder control circuit 402 is illustrated in FIG. 5 .
- the range finder control circuit monitors the activation button 108 ( 502 ).
- a range finder circuit 401 is activated to determine the distance to an object ( 504 ).
- the distance to the object is then displayed on display 202 ( 506 ). It is determined if 30 seconds has past since the distance was first displayed ( 508 ). If 30 seconds has not past, the activation button is monitored to see if it has been depressed ( 510 ). If it has not been depressed, the display continues to display the distance ( 506 ).
- the range finder circuit is once again activated ( 504 ). If 30 seconds has past since the distance was first displayed, the display is cleared ( 512 ). The range finder control circuit 402 then monitors the activation button to see if it has been depressed ( 502 ). Although, this embodiment uses 30 seconds before clearing the display, other embodiments of the present invention use different selected times.
- FIG. 6 Another embodiment of a range finder 600 of present invention is illustrated in FIG. 6 .
- the range finder 600 is adapted to be mounted to a counterweight 602 of a bow 620 .
- the counterweight bar 602 is cylindrical in shape, like the barrel of the firearm, the method of attachment as illustrated in FIG. 2 is also applicable in this embodiment.
- the embodiment of FIG. 6 allows a bow hunter to use a range finder 600 in a fast and efficient manner without interfering with the hunt.
- the bow is illustrated as having a riser 606 , a flexible bow element 612 , a cable guard 608 , bow string 610 and an internally threaded metal insert 604 that is adapted to receive external threads on the counterweight bar 602 .
- FIG. 7 yet another embodiment of the range finder 700 of the present invention is illustrated. As illustrated, this embodiment is adapted to be coupled to a scope 701 of a firearm 101 .
- the range finder 700 is coupled to the scope with the first and second brackets 116 and 118 in the same manner the first and second brackets 116 and 118 couple the above-described range finder embodiments to the barrel 112 of firearm 101 and the counterweight bar 602 of bow 620 .
- remote control unit 108 and activation button 109 as is described in the embodiment of FIG. 1 .
- the display housing 102 extends from a first end 802 of the circuit housing 104 .
- the display housing 104 extends approximate a first end 804 of the scope 701 .
- the display housing 104 covers a portion of the first end 804 of the scope.
- FIG. 8 also illustrates the on/off button that is coupled to turn on and off the range finder 800 when depressed.
- FIG. 8 further illustrates a second end 306 of the scope 701 .
- the second end 806 of the scope 701 is the end in which a user looks through in sighting the scope on a target.
- FIG. 9 A rear view of one embodiment of a range finder 900 coupled to a scope 701 is illustrated in FIG. 9 .
- the display 202 of this embodiment uses indicia 204 to convey the distance the range finder 900 determines in two different locations.
- a first location of the display 202 with the indicia 204 is above the scope 701 , so the user can determine distances without looking through the scope 701 .
- a second location of the display 202 with the indicia 204 is in front of a portion of the scope so it can be viewed by looking through the second end of the scope 806 .
- the indicia 204 in the second display location, is optically adapted so the user can read the conveyed distance through the scope.
- the second location of the display 202 is positioned in front of an upper portion of the first end 804 of the scope 701 so the distance can be read above a sight 902 of the scope 701 .
- Placing a portion of the display 202 in front of a portion of the first end 804 of the scope 701 allows the user the opportunity to view the distance and the sight 902 of the scope 701 at the same time thereby allowing the user the opportunity to read the distance without looking away from the sight 902 .
Abstract
A range finder for hunting applications. In one embodiment, a method of using a range finder is disclosed. The method comprises coupling the range finder to a weapon having an associated scope. Positioning at least part of a display of the range finder in front of a select portion of the associated scope. Activating the range finder. Determining the distance to a target and displaying the distance to the target through optics of the scope.
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- This application is a divisional application of U.S. aplication Ser. No. 10/018,960, filed Dec. 21, 2004 and titled “RANGE FINDER” (Attorney Docket NO. 119.003US04), which is a divisional application of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/804,372, filed Mar. 19, 2004 and titled “RANGE FINDER” (Attorney Docket No. 119.003US03) (abandoned) which is a continuation application of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/641,169 filed Aug. 14, 2003 and titled “RANGE FINDER,” (Attorney Docket No. 119.003US02) all of which are herein incorporated by reference. Further, U.S. Patent No. 119.003US02 issued Jan. 24, 2006 as U.S. Pat. No. 6,988,351 is a continuation application of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/090,333, filed Mar. 4, 2002, issued Sep. 9, 2003 as U.S. Pat. No. 6,615,531 and titled “RANGE FINDER,” (Attorney Docket No. 119.003US01) which is herein incorporated by reference and claimed in priority.
- 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 method of using a range finder is disclosed. The method comprises coupling the range finder to a weapon having an associated scope. Positioning at least part of a display of the range finder in front of a select portion of the associated scope. Activating the range finder. Determining the distance to a target and displaying the distance to the target through optics of the scope.
- In another embodiment another method of operating a range finder is disclosed. The method comprises coupling the range finder to a counterweight bar of a bow. Aiming the range finder at a desired target. Activating the range finder. Determining the distance to the target and displaying the distance to the target on a display.
- 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:
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FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention coupled to a barrel of a firearm; -
FIG. 2 is a rear view of one embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 3 is a top view of one embodiment of the present invention coupled to a barrel of a firearm; -
FIG. 4 is a side partial cut-out view of one embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 5 is a flow chart illustrating the operation of one embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 6 is a side perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention coupled to a counterweight bar of a bow; -
FIG. 7 is a side perspective view of another embodiment of the present invention coupled to a scope of a firearm; -
FIG. 8 is a top view of yet another embodiment of the present invention coupled to a scope of a firearm; and -
FIG. 9 is a rear view of yet another embodiment of the present invention coupled to a scope. - 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 the preferred embodiments, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific preferred 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. Referring to
FIG. 1 , a side perspective view of one embodiment of arange finder 100 coupled to afirearm 101 of the present invention is illustrated. As illustrated, therange finder 100 is coupled to thebarrel 112 of thefirearm 101 with afirst bracket 116 and asecond bracket 118. Therange finder 100 of this embodiment is illustrated as having a cylindricalmain housing 103 and adisplay housing 102 that extends from amid portion 105 of themain housing 103.Main housing 103 includes acircuit housing 104 and aweather cover 106. Also illustrated inFIG. 1 , isremote unit 108.Remote unit 108 is selectively coupled to theforearm 114 of the firearm by an adhesive, a loop and hook fastener or the like. Theremote control unit 108 has anactivation button 109. When theactivation button 109 is depressed, therange finder 100 is activated. Theremote control unit 108, of the embodiment ofFIG. 1 , is electrically coupled to the range finder by attachingcord 110. In another embodiment, theremote control unit 108 is in wireless communication with therange finder 100. - A rear view of one embodiment of a
range finder 200 of the present invention is illustrated inFIG. 2 . As illustrated, adisplay 202 is encased in thedisplay housing 102. The display may be a liquid crystal display or other type of display capable of conveying a message. When activated, thedisplay 202displays indicia 204 to convey the distance from therange finder 200 to an object it is pointed at. In the embodiment ofFIG. 2 , theindicia 204 conveys the distance in yards and meters. Abrightness control 206 is mounted through thedisplay housing 102 to control the brightness of thedisplay 202. - Also illustrated in
FIG. 2 , isfirst bracket 116. As illustrated, thefirst bracket 116 includes afirst bracket portion 208 and asecond bracket portion 210. In this embodiment, thefirst bracket portion 208 fits over a barrel of a firearm and thesecond bracket portion 210 fits under the barrel of a firearm. Thefirst bracket portion 208 and thesecond bracket portion 210 are coupled together bybolts 216 and 218. In particular, bolt 216 secures thefirst bracket portion 208 to thesecond bracket portion 210 withnut 217 andbolt 218 secures thefirst bracket portion 208 to thesecond bracket portion 210 withnut 219. In addition, bolt 216 passes through aconnection flange 207 to secure therange finder 200 to thefirst bracket 116. As illustrated inFIG. 2 , thedisplay housing 102 extends from afirst side 203 of the circuit housing 310 and theflange 207 extends from asecond side 205 that is opposite thefirst side 203. Moreover, although not shown, the second bracket is constructed in the same manner to couple therange finder 200 to thebarrel 112 of thefirearm 101 at another location. - Further illustrated in
FIG. 2 , is a firstprotective material 212 positioned adjacent a firstinner surface 209 of thefirst bracket portion 208 and a secondprotective material 214 positioned adjacent a second inner surface 211 of thesecond bracket portion 210. The first and secondprotective material barrel 112 of thefirearm 101. Moreover, in one embodiment, the first and secondprotective material protective material - Referring to
FIG. 3 , at top view of an embodiment of arange finder 300 of the present invention is illustrated. As illustrated, therange finder 300 is coupled so that it is positioned along aside 301 of thebarrel 112 of thefirearm 101. The positioning of therange finder 300 in this manner not only allows for a quick viewing of the distance by the hunter, it is also positioned so as to not interfere with the sight of the firearm. Embodiments, of the present invention can be mounted on either side of thebarrel 112 of thefirearm 101. Also illustrated inFIG. 3 , is an on/offbutton 306 to turn on and off therange finder 300. -
FIG. 3 , further illustrates the barrellongitudinal axis 302 of the firearm. The barrellongitudinal axis 302 is the path of a bullet fired from thebarrel 302. Further illustrated is a range finderlongitudinal axis 304. The range finderlongitudinal axis 304 is the path upon which the distance is determined. In the embodiments of the present invention, the range finderlongitudinal axis 304 is adjusted to be generally parallel to the barrellongitudinal axis 302 so the distance of the bullet path is accurately determined by therange finder 300. Since somebarrels 112 of firearms taper in diameter, a means of compensating to obtain parallel range finder and barrel longitudinal axis' 304 and 305 in needed. - Referring back to
FIG. 2 , one method of adjusting the position of therange finder 200 in relation to thebarrel 112 to obtain parallel range finder and barrel longitudinal axis' is illustrated. Theconnection flange 207 has an adjustingaperture 220 with a lateral length 230 larger than the diameter of bolt 216 to allow the first bracket to be spaced at different distances from therange finder 200. In particular, bolt 216 passes through adjustingaperture 220 in coupling the first bracket to therange finder 200. Once a desired distance between the barrel of the firearm and therange finder 200 is achieved,nut 217 is tightened on bolt 216 thereby snugly coupling thefirst bracket 116 to theflange 207. Although not shown, thesecond bracket 118 is constructed in a similar manner to aid in aligning the range finderlongitudinal axis 304 with the barrellongitudinal axis 302 ofFIG. 3 . In further another embodiment made for a specific barrel, the adjustingaperture 220 is placed in theflange 207 at a select position to obtain a desired distance between thefirst bracket 116 and therange finder 200. - A side partial cross-sectional view of another
range finder 400 embodiment of the present invention is illustrated inFIG. 4 . Thecircuit housing 104 of therange finder 400 encases or houses therange finder circuit 401 that includes a rangefinder control circuit 402, atransmitter 404 and areceiver 406. The rangefinder control circuit 402 controls the range finding operations and is in electrical communication with thedisplay 202, thetransmitter 404 and thereceiver 406. Thetransmitter 404 is used to transmit a laser signal and thereceiver 406 is used to receive the signal after it has been reflected off a target (the object in which the distance to is to be determined). The rangefinder control circuit 402 then uses the transit time to determine the distance to the target. Once the distance has been determined, the range finder control 334, directs thedisplay 202 to display the distance to the target. In the above-described embodiment, a range finder incorporating a light propagation time measuring method to determine the distance to an object is described. However, it will be understood in the art that other types of range finders could be used in the present invention such as the light-section method, the binocular sterosis method and the like, and the present invention is not limited to the light propagation time measuring method. - Also illustrated in
FIG. 4 , arepower sources batteries batteries weather cover 106 and are selectively coupled to supply power to the rangefinder control circuit 402, thetransmitter 404, thereceiver 406 and thedisplay 202 when the weather cover is coupled to the circuit housing. Abattery connection 418 is also shown. Theweather cover 106 has afirst end 407 and asecond end 409. Thesecond end 409 is enclosed. Moreover, thefirst end 407 of theweather cover 106 has external threads 412 that terminate in ashoulder 417. In addition, thecircuit housing 104 has afirst end 411 that hasinternal treads 414 that are adapted to threadably engage the external threads 412 of theweather cover 102. A seal 46 is positioned against theshoulder 417 so that when the external threads 412 of the weather cover 12 are threadably engaged with theinternal threads 414 of thecircuit housing 104 and tightened, theseal 417 is depressed against theshoulder 417 thereby creating a weatherproof seal. In addition, when theweather cover 106 is coupled to thecircuit housing 104, thebatteries weather cover 106 is not coupled to thecircuit housing 104, a user has access to the batteries. - A
flow chart 500 illustrating one embodiment of the operation of the rangefinder control circuit 402 is illustrated inFIG. 5 . Once, turned on, the range finder control circuit monitors the activation button 108 (502). Once, theactivation button 108 is depressed, arange finder circuit 401 is activated to determine the distance to an object (504). The distance to the object is then displayed on display 202 (506). It is determined if 30 seconds has past since the distance was first displayed (508). If 30 seconds has not past, the activation button is monitored to see if it has been depressed (510). If it has not been depressed, the display continues to display the distance (506). If the activation button has been depressed, the range finder circuit is once again activated (504). If 30 seconds has past since the distance was first displayed, the display is cleared (512). The rangefinder control circuit 402 then monitors the activation button to see if it has been depressed (502). Although, this embodiment uses 30 seconds before clearing the display, other embodiments of the present invention use different selected times. - Another embodiment of a
range finder 600 of present invention is illustrated inFIG. 6 . In this embodiment, therange finder 600 is adapted to be mounted to acounterweight 602 of a bow 620. Since, thecounterweight bar 602 is cylindrical in shape, like the barrel of the firearm, the method of attachment as illustrated inFIG. 2 is also applicable in this embodiment. The embodiment ofFIG. 6 , allows a bow hunter to use arange finder 600 in a fast and efficient manner without interfering with the hunt. The bow is illustrated as having ariser 606, aflexible bow element 612, acable guard 608,bow string 610 and an internally threadedmetal insert 604 that is adapted to receive external threads on thecounterweight bar 602. - Referring to
FIG. 7 , yet another embodiment of therange finder 700 of the present invention is illustrated. As illustrated, this embodiment is adapted to be coupled to ascope 701 of afirearm 101. Therange finder 700 is coupled to the scope with the first andsecond brackets second brackets barrel 112 offirearm 101 and thecounterweight bar 602 of bow 620. Also illustrated inFIG. 7 isremote control unit 108 andactivation button 109 as is described in the embodiment ofFIG. 1 . The embodiment ofFIG. 7 , also includes asecond activation button 720, wherein in this embodiment a user can either activate therange finder 700 by depressingactivation button 109 orsecond activation button 720. Moreover, unlike the previous embodiments, in the embodiment ofFIG. 7 , thedisplay housing 102 extends from afirst end 802 of thecircuit housing 104. This is further illustrated in therange finder 800 embodiment ofFIG. 8 . In this embodiment, thedisplay housing 104 extends approximate afirst end 804 of thescope 701. In fact, in this embodiment, thedisplay housing 104 covers a portion of thefirst end 804 of the scope.FIG. 8 also illustrates the on/off button that is coupled to turn on and off therange finder 800 when depressed. Moreover,FIG. 8 further illustrates asecond end 306 of thescope 701. Thesecond end 806 of thescope 701 is the end in which a user looks through in sighting the scope on a target. - A rear view of one embodiment of a range finder 900 coupled to a
scope 701 is illustrated inFIG. 9 . As illustrated, thedisplay 202 of this embodiment, usesindicia 204 to convey the distance the range finder 900 determines in two different locations. A first location of thedisplay 202 with theindicia 204 is above thescope 701, so the user can determine distances without looking through thescope 701. A second location of thedisplay 202 with theindicia 204 is in front of a portion of the scope so it can be viewed by looking through the second end of thescope 806. In this embodiment, theindicia 204, in the second display location, is optically adapted so the user can read the conveyed distance through the scope. Moreover, in this embodiment, the second location of thedisplay 202 is positioned in front of an upper portion of thefirst end 804 of thescope 701 so the distance can be read above asight 902 of thescope 701. Placing a portion of thedisplay 202 in front of a portion of thefirst end 804 of thescope 701, allows the user the opportunity to view the distance and thesight 902 of thescope 701 at the same time thereby allowing the user the opportunity to read the distance without looking away from thesight 902. - 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.
Claims (5)
1. A range finder comprising:
a main housing;
a range finding circuit received in the main housing; and
a mounting mechanism adapted to mount the main housing to a scope.
2. The range finder of claim 1 , wherein the mounting mechanism further comprises:
a first mounting bracket; and
a second mounting bracket.
3. The range finder of claim 1 ,tfurther comprising:
a power supply housing coupled to the main housing, the power supply housing having a cavity adapted to contain a power supply; and
a threaded cap adapted to cover an opening to the cavity of the power supply housing.
4. The range finder of claim 11 further comprising:
a display in communication with the range finding circuit adapted to display indicia that represents a distance to an object determined by the range finder circuit.
5. The range finder of claim 1 , further comprising:
the main housing having a signal end and a display end:
the display being encased in the display end of the main housing.
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