Patent ID: 8793917
Filing Date: 2014-08-05
Classification: F41C,F41G,G03B

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for mounting a camera onto a scope, the apparatus comprising: a sleeve for connecting to a scope, the sleeve having a hollow longitudinal axis forming an unobstructed axial bore; a cylindrical aperture at one end of the sleeve, the cylindrical aperture having a longitudinal axis generally coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the sleeve; a second aperture at the opposite end of the sleeve, the second aperture having a longitudinal axis generally coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the cylindrical aperture; a connector for rigidly connecting the sleeve to the scope; and a base member connected to the sleeve, the base member comprising a substantially planar plate including a hole positioned adjacent to the second aperture, the base member being adapted to receive a camera having a lens having a longitudinal axis; wherein when the sleeve is connected to the scope, the cylindrical aperture is aligned with the scope and the longitudinal axis of the scope is generally coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the sleeve; wherein when the camera is attached to the base member, the hole of the base member is positioned adjacent to the lens of the camera and the longitudinal axis of the lens is generally coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the scope.