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Nov 18, 2025

US12474141 - Rotationally deployed non-blocking firearm mirror accessory

A firearm accessory is rotatable on two axes via a sleeve mounted on a bearing comprising a first and a second part, the second part being rotatable and coupled to the first part and facilitating a central opening and a first rotational motion and protrusions with at least one hinge from the sleeve attaching to a mirror device acting as a second rotational motion. An alternative teaches digital control of a swinging mirror assembly having spring acting ball actuators providing the digital action between the actuators and a surface. In another alternative, two armatures also are taught that connect a reflective device to a bearing mounted sleeve in front of or behind a target viewing device. These may be directly rail mounted with appropriate attachment devices or directly connected to or manufactured as an integral part of a reflex sight, night vision, scope or similar viewing system of a firearm.

The patent describes a rotatable firearm accessory that allows for a mirror device to be positioned for target viewing, enhancing the shooter’s ability to see targets without obstructing the sight line. This assembly can be integrated with various sighting systems and is designed to be mounted on firearms between the sight and firing end.

Claim 1

1 . An auxiliary target viewing assembly for a firearm having a sight and a firing end, the assembly comprising: a sleeve rotatably coupled about an outer circumference of a bearing, wherein the bearing is mountable on the firearm between the sight and the firing end, at a distance from the sight, wherein the bearing and sleeve define a central opening; at least one armature, each armature of the at least one armature comprising a first end portion rotatably coupled to an outer periphery portion of the sleeve, and a second end portion; and a reflector rotatably coupled to the second end portion of the at least one armature, wherein the at least one armatures and the reflector are angularly positionable into positions relative to a side of the target viewing device when not in use, or in positions relative to an end of the target viewing device when in use. a sleeve rotatably coupled about an outer circumference of a bearing, wherein the bearing is mountable on the firearm between the sight and the firing end, at a distance from the sight, wherein the bearing and sleeve define a central opening; at least one armature, each armature of the at least one armature comprising a first end portion rotatably coupled to an outer periphery portion of the sleeve, and a second end portion; and a reflector rotatably coupled to the second end portion of the at least one armature, wherein the at least one armatures and the reflector are angularly positionable into positions relative to a side of the target viewing device when not in use, or in positions relative to an end of the target viewing device when in use.

Google Patents

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USPTO PDF

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