ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 2 -- United States Patent no. 12,489,270, issued on Dec. 2.
"Pointing devices, apparatus, systems and methods for high shock environments" was invented by Orval E. Bowman (Chuluota, Fla.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Devices, apparatus, systems and methods for providing accurate linear and angular positioning with a payload mounted to a beam having freely moveable ends. The payload can be a laser pointer mounted on a firearm, which maintains the initial precise pointing during and after exposure in high G shock and vibration environments. Vertical and lateral adjustment controls can adjust minute changes in beam orientation. Precision adjustments can be performed in a z...