Method and Apparatus for Aligning Laser to Optical System

Abstract

An improved method and apparatus for aligning laser systems to optical systems at long distances. An embodiment of this uses a reflective material with markings which reflects light back along its angle of incidence to permit a user to align the two systems.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A method of aligning a laser system to an optical system comprising reflecting a laser off a target comprised of a reflective material, whereby said laser system can easily be aligned at long distances. 
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1  wherein said laser system is mounted upon a weapon. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1  wherein said laser system has a mechanism for adjusting the orientation of its lasers. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1  wherein said optical system is mounted upon a weapon. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 4  wherein said optical system is a telescopic rifle scope. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1  wherein said reflective material is attached to a support material. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 6  wherein said reflective material and said support material are comprised of fabric. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 1  wherein said reflective material includes a marking upon it to enhance visibility. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 8  wherein said marking is shaped like a cross. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 1  wherein said laser system is mounted upon said optical system. 
     
     
         11 . A target comprising a reflective material that reflects incoming light back along its incidence angle, a support material that said reflective material is attached to, and a marking that increases visibility, whereby said target will enable user to align a laser system to an optical system at long distance. 
     
     
         12 . The target in  claim 11  wherein said reflective material and said support material are fabric. 
     
     
         13 . The target in  claim 12  wherein said support material has a string and a weight attached. 
     
     
         14 . The target in  claim 12  wherein said reflective material and said support material provide means for said target to be rolled up. 
     
     
         15 . The target in  claim 11  wherein said support material is a rigid material. 
     
     
         16 . The target in  claim 15  wherein said support material has a mounting hole. 
     
     
         17 . The target in  claim 10  wherein said marking is in the shape of a cross.