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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 16, 2004
Filed:
Jun. 16, 2003
Tomer Shani, Rishon Le-Zion, IL;
Isaac Malka, Rehovot, IL;
International Technologies (Lasers) Ltd., Rishon LeZion, IL;
Abstract
An auxiliary optical unit attachable to an optical device for optional use therewith, includes: (a) an afocal teleconverter lens system having a predetermined magnification; (b) a laser range finder system for measuring and displaying the range to viewed object; and (c) a beam splitter located within the auxiliary optical unit such that when the auxiliary optical unit is attached to the optical device, both the displayed range and the object are concurrently viewable by the optical device. In the described preferred embodiment, the optical device is a telescopic gun sight to which the auxiliary optical unit is quickly attachable, to provide range display and increased magnification whenever desired.