Patent ID: 6172821
Filing Date: 2001-01-09
Classification: F41G

Abstract:
A multiple channel scope, comprising:a lens system for gathering an image of a scene;a first channel operable to focus the image of the scene at an image plane;a second channel operable to focus the image of the scene at the image plane;a channel selector operable to selectively direct the image of the scene into the first or second channel;a housing holding the lens system, the first and second channels and the channel selector, comprising:a first recess formed in a bottom of the housing;a second recess formed in the bottom of the housing;the second recess substantially normal to the first recess;a mounting assembly, comprising:first foot, including:a top having a first tab sized to fit the first recess of the bottom of the housing;a first side adapted to engage a first edge of a rail;a second opposing side;a first clamp operable to be coupled to the second side of the first foot;the first clamp and the second side of the first foot adapted to engage in combination a second edge of the rail;a second foot, including:a top having a second tab sized to fit the second recess of the bottom of the housing;a first side adapted to engage the first edge of the rail;a second opposing side;a second clamp operable to be coupled to the second side of the second foot; andthe second clamp and the second side adapted to engage in combination the second edge of the rail.