Oct 7, 2025

US12435953 - Scope mount apparatus and method

A scope mount apparatus for attaching an optical scope to a firearm is provided. The scope mount apparatus includes at least one base with at least one fastening element for attaching the base to the firearm. The scope mount apparatus also includes two scope rings operatively connected to the at least one base. An integral sighting system is mounted with respect to the base. The scope mount apparatus is configured such that an unobstructed line of sight extends between the scope rings and the base. The unobstructed line of sight contacts or intersects the sighting system so that a user of the firearm has the option of using either a scope in the scope rings or the integrated sighting system to aim at a target.

Inventors: Christopher Allen Humphries
Filing date: 2024-07-01

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The patent describes a scope mount apparatus designed to securely attach an optical scope to a firearm while providing an unobstructed line of sight to an integral sighting system. This apparatus allows users to choose between using the optical scope or the integrated iron sights for aiming at a target.

Claim 1

A scope mount apparatus for use with a firearm having a receiver, a barrel operatively connected to the receiver, and an accessory attachment element mounted to at least one of the receiver and barrel, the scope mount apparatus comprising: first and second scope rings; at least one base; at least one fastener operatively connected to said at least one base and engageable with the accessory attachment element to attach said at least one base to the firearm; structure interconnecting said at least one base and said first and second scope rings; and an iron sight system having a first iron sight member and a second iron sight member mounted with respect to said at least one base and not mounted to the firearm; wherein the iron sight system is positioned such that, when said at least one fastener is operatively connected to the accessory attachment element, a line extends between the scope rings and said at least one base portion and extends through the iron sight system; and wherein the first iron sight member is selectively laterally movable relative to the at least one base. first and second scope rings; at least one base; at least one fastener operatively connected to said at least one base and engageable with the accessory attachment element to attach said at least one base to the firearm; structure interconnecting said at least one base and said first and second scope rings; and an iron sight system having a first iron sight member and a second iron sight member mounted with respect to said at least one base and not mounted to the firearm; wherein the iron sight system is positioned such that, when said at least one fastener is operatively connected to the accessory attachment element, a line extends between the scope rings and said at least one base portion and extends through the iron sight system; and wherein the first iron sight member is selectively laterally movable relative to the at least one base.

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