Sep 8, 2026

US12729933 - Gun sight

Systems for providing an illuminated insert for a gun sight include an insert that is inserted into a gun sight. The insert can have an illuminator that provides a source of illumination to improve visual acquisition of the sight. The insert is secured in an opening in the sight by a locking feature that contacts portions of an interior of the sight to secure the insert into the sight. The insert can be secured solely by the mechanical interactions of the locking feature without any further techniques, such as adhesives or the like. The insert is not removable from the sight without the use of destructive techniques to ensure security of the insert.

Assignee: mb-microtec ag
Inventors: Philipp Michel, Remo Pfaff
Filing date: 2025-01-27

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The patent describes a gun sight insert that includes an illuminator to enhance visibility and is secured by a locking feature that prevents removal without destructive methods. This design ensures the insert remains fixed within the sight, enhancing security and functionality.

Claim 1

1 . An insert for a gun sight having first and second openings, comprising: an insert body configured to be inserted into the first opening in the gun sight; and a locking feature fixed to an end of the insert body, the locking feature configured to secure the insert body in the gun sight, wherein once inserted, the locking feature is entirely disposed inside the gun sight and is located adjacent to the second opening of the gun sight to facilitate destructive disabling of the locking feature through the second opening. an insert body configured to be inserted into the first opening in the gun sight; and a locking feature fixed to an end of the insert body, the locking feature configured to secure the insert body in the gun sight, wherein once inserted, the locking feature is entirely disposed inside the gun sight and is located adjacent to the second opening of the gun sight to facilitate destructive disabling of the locking feature through the second opening.

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