Patent ID: 9551551
Date: 2017-01-24
CPC Classifications: F41G

Claim:
1. A lens cover for a firearm scope having a scope tube with a lens secured therein, said lens cover comprising: a) a substantially circular lens ring defined by first and second semicircle segments, said lens ring adapted to be removably mounted to said scope tube adjacent said lens such that lens ring is located radially outwardly of, and does not obstruct viewing through, said lens; b) a cover bracket defined by a curved segment having first and second opposite ends, said cover bracket pivotally connected adjacent said first and second ends to said lens ring such that said cover bracket is selectively pivotable between open and closed positions with respect to said lens ring with said curved segment positioned radially outwardly of and adjacent to said first semicircle segment when in said open position, and said curved segment positioned radially outwardly of and adjacent to said second semicircle segment of said lens ring when pivoted to said closed position; and c) a flexible cover membrane attached to and extending between said first semicircle segment of said lens ring and said curved segment of said cover bracket, whereby said flexible membrane gathers and folds upon itself between said first semicircle segment of said lens ring and said curved segment of said cover bracket when said cover bracket is pivoted to said open position such that said membrane does not extend over said lens, and whereby said flexible membrane unfolds and extends over said lens and stretches between said first semicircle segment of said lens ring and said curved segment when said cover bracket is pivoted to said closed position.