Patent ID: 6412208
Filing Date: 2002-07-02
Classification: F41G

Abstract:
An illuminated sight assembly adapted for use with a firearm, comprising:a sight frame having a front sight, a rear sight and an illumination interface panel; a front light guiding means for transmitting light from said illumination interface panel to said front sight; a rear light guiding means for transmitting light from said illumination interface panel to said rear sight; a sensor for measuring an ambient light level and producing an associated electronic signal indicative of the measured ambient light level and energizing said front and rear sights in dependence upon said electronic signal; a first light gathering conduit having a first distal end disposed adjacent said sensor and a second distal end directed towards a front of said firearm; a second light gathering conduit having a first distal end disposed adjacent said sensor and a second distal end directed towards a rear of said firearm; and wherein ambient light communicated through said first light gathering guide and said second light gathering guide is simultaneously directed to said sensor to enable said sensor to determine said ambient light level on the basis of a composite ambient light level.