Activated By A Switch Patents (Class 42/117)
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Patent number: 8256153Abstract: A laser sighting device having a laser sight body with a barrel aperture formed through the laser sight body; two or more laser emitter apertures formed in the laser sight body; a laser light aperture extending from a bottom wall of each laser emitter aperture through the laser sight body; a laser emitter for each laser emitter aperture; wherein a laser emitter is fitted within each laser emitter aperture; a cap associated with each laser emitter aperture; wherein when the cap is a threadedly connected and sufficient torque is applied to the cap, the laser emitter produces a laser light beam that is projected through the laser light aperture.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2010Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Inventors: Donald D. Noha, Clarence L. Garvin, Jr.
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Publication number: 20120198748Abstract: An automatically aligning aiming device that is magnetically attached to a weapon and automatically aligns itself parallel to the center axis of the gun barrel, using two magnet or sets of the magnets perpendicular to each other, without the need of rails, clamping, or other fastening aids, which allows the use of regular laser pointers with none or few modifications. The present invention provides additional aiming information without obstructing the original aiming sights of the weapon. The present invention uses two magnets or sets of magnets with resulting attractive magnetic forces perpendicular to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2011Publication date: August 9, 2012Inventor: Ignacio Vicente Ospino Orozco
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Publication number: 20120180367Abstract: A laser beam generating module capable of projecting a series of concentric circles of light is connected to the frame of a firearm in substantial alignment with the gun barrel. The laser beam can be actuated on demand, and the resultant pattern will be projected onto the target. Due to the intrinsic fan angle of the spatially projected beams, the circles displayed on the target will appear to be spaced further apart when the target is further away, and appear to be spaced closer when the target is nearer. By selecting a suitable laser fan angle, it is possible to get an immediate visual indication of the approximate range to the target increasing the potential accuracy.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2011Publication date: July 19, 2012Inventor: Vijay SINGH
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Publication number: 20120144718Abstract: The present invention provides a sighting device for a firearm having a trigger guard, a frame with an underside portion forward of the trigger guard, and a handgrip with a front strap. The sighting device has a body having a first portion including an illumination device. The body defines an engagement feature operable term the bubbly connectivity for portion of the trigger guard. The body has an elongated extension portion that extends from the first portion. The extension portion is shaped to underlie a lower portion of the trigger guard from the first portion to the front strap. The extension portion has a free end including a switch, and the extension portion includes a conductor operably connecting the switch to the illumination device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2008Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventors: Lewis A. Danielson, Daniel Lee Hughes
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Patent number: 8191302Abstract: A folding front sight for a firearm includes a laser aiming device within the folding sight frame. The folding front sight includes a base, and a sight frame having a front sight post. The sight frame is movable between an upright deployed position, and a stowed position. A laser aiming module is mounted within the sight frame and is movable with the forward sight frame such that when the forward sight frame is in an upright deployed position, the laser aiming module is in a stowed position, and further such that when the forward sight frame is in a stowed position, the laser aiming module is in a deployed position. The device further includes a power source and a switch for selectively energizing said laser aiming module to output an aiming beam.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2010Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Inventor: Richard E. Swan
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Publication number: 20120085015Abstract: A toy gun having a laser sight includes a gun body, a laser sight and a trigger assembly. The laser sight is selectively located in a first position or a second position. The laser sight includes a light-emitting element for aiming a beam toward the front of the gun body and an activating element for controlling the ON/OFF state of the light-emitting element. The trigger assembly includes a trigger and a connecting rod driven by the trigger to bias the activating element. When the laser sight is in the first position, the trigger is pressed to drive the connecting rod to move forwards, thereby biasing the activating element to turn on the light-emitting element. When the laser sight is in the second position, the activating element is located farther away from the connecting rod and unable to be biased by the connecting rod, thereby turning off the light-emitting element.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2010Publication date: April 12, 2012Inventor: Ho-Sheng WEI
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Patent number: 8127485Abstract: A sighting device is mountable to a gun. The device includes a light source (preferably a laser), a power source connectable to the light source and a mount attachable to the gun so that the laser is juxtaposed either the top surface of the gun or a side surface of the gun. In one embodiment, the sighting device includes a bottom rail mountable in a slot on the gun, wherein the slot is preferably positioned on the top surface of the gun. The sighting device may also include a mechanical sight that functions as the rear mechanical sight on the gun and/or a secondary light source.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2011Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Inventors: Larry E. Moore, Aaron Moore
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Publication number: 20120047787Abstract: A revolver having a frame that defines a rectangular aperture to which a cylinder is mounted, and a laser aiming device that is mounted to the frame, rearward of the rectangular aperture. The laser aiming device is secured to the frame by a fastener that is inserted through an opening defined in a central position of the laser aiming device and into a corresponding hole formed in the frame. The alignment axis of the laser aiming device is proximate the firing axis of the revolver. The laser aiming device is light weight and lies substantially flush against the revolver, between the frame and the cylinder.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: SMITH & WESSON CORP.Inventor: BRETT CURRY
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Patent number: 8109024Abstract: A trigger activated switch for a firearm is disclosed. The switch comprises a Hall-effect sensor configured to be mounted in the housing or frame of the firearm, and a magnet disposed on a retractable member coupled to the trigger of the gun. The trigger comprises a firing module rotatably coupled to the housing to have a range of motion with respect to the housing from a non-firing position to a firing position. The retractable member is moveably coupled to the firing module and articulates between a non-engaged position and engaged position with respect to the firing module. The Hall-effect sensor is attached to the firearm housing in proximity to the magnet when the retractable member is in the non-engaged position. Motion of the retractable member from the non-engaged position to the engaged position causes the magnet to articulate away from the sensor, which then activates an auxiliary device upon sensing motion of the retractable member.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2009Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Inventor: Terrill Abst
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Publication number: 20120005938Abstract: A three mirror-plane reflectoscope target acquisition accessory, with no moving parts, which mounts to the top, side or under any gun and many other apparatus to allow the user to: view, acquire and/or take action accurately from a cover and hidden position, around a corner, situating their person 90° to the side, above or below what is known as a typical firing position to the gun or host to which the tactical reflectoscope is affixed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2011Publication date: January 12, 2012Inventor: James Ray Sloan
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Patent number: 8093992Abstract: A system and method related to weapon mounted auxiliary devices that can be operated by wireless remote control, and a remote controller by which an operator can operate the auxiliary devices remotely by wireless control. This includes all means of remote control of the auxiliary devices to include but not be limited to radio frequency (RF), infrared (IR) energy, all other wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum, and acoustic, pressure, or sound waves. Control of the auxiliary devices can range from simple activation to wireless control of all auxiliary device controls and adjustments. This can also include a single remote control device that can operate one or more weapon mounted auxiliary devices.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2008Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: L-3 Communications Insight Technology IncorporatedInventors: Dale Allen Jancic, Paul Joseph Deyeso
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Patent number: 8091267Abstract: A sighting device is mountable to a gun. The device includes a light source (preferably a laser), a power source connectable to the light source and a mount attachable to the gun so that the laser is juxtaposed either the top surface of the gun or a side surface of the gun. In one embodiment, the sighting device includes a bottom rail mountable in a slot on the gun, wherein the slot is preferably positioned on the top surface of the gun. The sighting device may also include a mechanical sight that functions as the rear mechanical sight on the gun and/or a secondary light source.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2011Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Inventors: Larry E. Moore, Aaron Moore
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Publication number: 20110314720Abstract: A laser sighting device includes a sighting scope, an objective lens, an ocular assembly, a laser locator, an illumination unit, and an operation switch, which is provided on the sighting scope to operate the telescopic sighting device at least between a laser mode and an illumination mode, wherein in the laser mode, the laser locator is arranged to generate a laser beam toward a target from an exterior of the sighting scope, wherein in the illumination mode, the illumination unit is arranged to generate illumination toward the objective lens from within the sighting scope so that a user is able to observe an illumination pointer through the ocular lens irrespective of whether the laser locator is activated.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2011Publication date: December 29, 2011Inventor: Carsen Cheng
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Patent number: 8028461Abstract: A switch assembly 16 which is selectively deployed upon a weapon and which normally causes electrical power to be communicated to a visible energy emission assembly 14 from a source of electrical power 90 and which requires positive actions to interrupt such communication.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2007Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Inventor: Richard NuDyke
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Patent number: 8014168Abstract: A wire form rail adapter for use in connecting an electrical component to a mounting rail includes a wire form spring clip that is formed to provide both a connection portion and a spring portion. The connection portion is configured to selectively engage the mounting rail and retain the rail against the rail adapter. The spring portion is configured to provide a biasing force that urges the wire form spring clip toward a position in which the connection portion engages the mounting rail.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2009Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Scott Raymond Lanning, Roger William Helms
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Patent number: 8006428Abstract: A sighting device is mountable to a gun. The device includes a light source (preferably a laser), a power source connectable to the light source and a mount attachable to the gun so that the laser is juxtaposed either the top surface of the gun or a side surface of the gun. In one embodiment, the sighting device includes a bottom rail mountable in a slot on the gun, wherein the slot is preferably positioned on the top surface of the gun. The sighting device may also include a mechanical sight that functions as the rear mechanical sight on the gun and/or a secondary light source.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2008Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Inventors: Larry E. Moore, Aaron Moore
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Patent number: 7997023Abstract: A sighting device is mountable to a gun. The device includes a light source (preferably a laser), a power source connectable to the light source and a mount attachable to the gun so that the laser is juxtaposed either the top surface of the gun or a side surface of the gun. In one embodiment, the sighting device includes a bottom rail mountable in a slot on the gun, wherein the slot is preferably positioned on the top surface of the gun. The sighting device may also include a mechanical sight that functions as the rear mechanical sight on the gun and/or a secondary light source.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2008Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Inventors: Larry E. Moore, Aaron Moore
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Publication number: 20110185619Abstract: A laser aiming device incorporated into a battery cap housing, which is in turn secured to such as an existing gun sight and which is in communication with the sights primary power source, such as a battery. The laser aiming device constitutes such as a diode and adjustment mechanism attached to a weapon sight battery source and, by virtue of a circuit closing cap insert, powering itself off the same. As such, the device is capable of being attached to the other side of the battery cap, while running off the single (primary) battery source associated with the cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2010Publication date: August 4, 2011Inventors: Dennis Finnegan, Kevin Philbin
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Patent number: 7954273Abstract: A mounting platform that includes an annular housing which is received around the barrel of the firearm is configured to include interchangeable electronics modules, such as visible lights, infrared emitters, laser sighting devices, range finders, video cameras, tasers, etc. The accessory mounting platform includes a central aperture for receiving the barrel of the weapon therethrough. The front of the housing includes a faceplate that has a plurality of sockets therein for receiving a plurality of electronic accessory modules. Each of the modules is individually threaded and can be selectively mounted into any of the threaded mounting sockets. Each of the accessory modules is fully interchangeable and can be removed if not needed. The accessory mounting platform is preferably mounted to the bayonet lug and front sight of the weapon.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2010Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Inventor: Richard E. Swan
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Publication number: 20110107648Abstract: A pistol is concealed and stabilized by filling in an area below the barrel and in front of the grip with a spacer. The result is a rectangular shape similar to a wallet, which shape conceals the presence of the pistol when carried in a pocket (i.e., de-prints the pistol shape), and stabilizes the pistol in the pocket. The spacer may be attached to a trigger guard, to a portion of the pistol frame beneath the forward end of the barrel, or be integrated with the pistol grips, creating the rectangular shape. The spacer may further include a laser aiming device. In one embodiment, the spacer securely grasps a curved portion of the trigger guard and includes a contoured rear surface which is urged against a lower leading edge of the grip, thus firmly establishing a position for the device relative to the pistol.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2007Publication date: May 12, 2011Inventor: MICHAEL TUZ
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Patent number: 7926218Abstract: Laser aiming apparatus for accurately and conveniently applying elevation and windage adjustments to a laser beam emanating therefrom. A preferred embodiment includes a housing, which may be adapted to be mounted to a gun; a laser module in the housing and including a sleeve having a laser mounted in the sleeve for emitting a laser beam through a front end thereof along the sleeve's longitudinal axis, the sleeve being pivotally mounted in the housing about a first pivot point on the longitudinal axes of the sleeve and the housing; a rocker pivotally mounted in the housing about a second pivot point on the housing's longitudinal axis and spaced from the first pivot point, the rocker coupled to the sleeve for pivoting the sleeve about the first pivot point; and an adjustment apparatus carried by the housing and engaging the rocker for pivotally adjusting position of the rocker about the second pivot point.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2007Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: SUREFIRE, LLCInventors: John W. Matthews, Paul Y. Kim, William D. Wells
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Patent number: 7870688Abstract: A clamping device for coupling optical devices in coaxial, tandem alignment includes a front clamp assembly that has elastically deformable split collar halves tightenable onto a front optical device by a screw tightenable into bores disposed transversely through a pair of arms extending radially from the split collar halves. A rear optical device support protrudes rearward from the front clamp assembly, and has a releasable fastener such as a screw or dovetail joint for supporting a rear optical device in coaxial alignment with the front optical device. Preferably, the arm is mounted to the front clamp assembly by means of a pivotable joint which is latchable in a first, rearward position, and a second, forward position in which the rear optical device is positioned along the side of the front optical device, so that the front device may be used independently of the rear device.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2006Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: Night Optics USA, Inc.Inventor: Vladimir Dasiukevich
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Patent number: 7866083Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a flashlight apparatus including a base module having a mount adaptor mountable on a firearm, a reflector module removably attachable to the base module, a power source module removably attached to the base module, and a light source module removably attachable to the base module, the light source module including an illumination light source and a laser light source. In a further aspect, an identification friend or foe system is provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2006Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Wilcox Industries Corp.Inventor: James W. Teetzel
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Patent number: 7845105Abstract: A grip panel with removable interchangeable sliding or other type locking inserts that trap and fasten switches for firearm accessories such as white lights, lasers, invisible lasers and communication devices to the host firearm.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2006Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Tango Down, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey M. Cahill
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Patent number: 7805876Abstract: The present invention overcomes the limitations of the prior art by providing a sighting device for a firearm having a handgrip with a front strap, a back strap, and a free end. The sighting device has a body including a sleeve defining a bore sized to closely encircle at least a portion of the handgrip. The sleeve has a front portion configured to wrap about at least a forward front strap portion of the firearm, and has a rear portion configured to wrap about at least a rear back strap portion of the firearm. A laser device is connected to the body. The body may be an integral element, and may have a switch on the front span. The body may have a removable lock device that engages an upper rear protrusion of the frame, and the device may attach to the firearm without any fasteners engaging the firearm.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2008Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Crimson Trace CorporationInventors: Lewis A Danielson, Jonathon Daniel Rievley, Daniel Lee Hughes
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Publication number: 20100162610Abstract: A sighting device is mountable to the side plate of a gun. The sighting device includes a light source (preferably a laser), a power source connectable to the light source. The sighting device is mounted to a gun, usually by being mounted to a side plate, which is then mounted to a gun. In one embodiment, the sighting device is mounted to the side plate by being screwed or bolted to it. In another embodiment, the sighting device includes a recess or channel that receives a rail, such as a dove-tail projection (or protrusion), formed on the side or vice versa. A side plate to which the sighting device can be attached and a gun including the sighting device are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2009Publication date: July 1, 2010Inventors: Larry E. Moore, Aaron Moore
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Publication number: 20100154279Abstract: A firearm includes a barrel, a frame providing support for the barrel, and a hand grip. The hand grip may include a hand-grip main body and a first back-strap extension detachably engaged to a rear portion of the hand-grip main body. The firearm may also include a light system, which may include a light and an ancillary light-system component disposed at least partially in the hand grip between the hand-grip main body and a rear outer surface of the first back-strap extension.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2009Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventors: Athanasios Polyzos, Michael Heinz Huxhold
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Patent number: 7726061Abstract: A dual beam laser aiming module for a firearm has a dual-laser alignment housing with a first IR laser assembly in a first cavity and that provides a first beam axis. A second visible laser assembly is adjustably located in a second cavity to provide a second beam having an axis parallel to the first beam axis. A housing for the dual-laser alignment housing is adapted to be fixed to the firearm. The dual-laser alignment housing has a rounded exterior surface that interfaces with a corresponding rounded surface in the interior of the cavity of the laser housing. The dual-laser alignment housing is adjustably pivoted with respect to the laser housing with a four-point laser alignment mechanism to align the parallel first and second axes further in parallel to a centerline of a barrel of the firearm.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2004Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: Laser Devices, Inc.Inventor: Heinz F. Thummel
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Publication number: 20100064568Abstract: A switch assembly 250 which is selectively deployed upon a weapon 10 and which normally causes electrical power to be communicated to a visible energy emission assembly 252 from a source of electrical power and which requires positive actions to interrupt such communication. A method of using switch assembly 250 is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2007Publication date: March 18, 2010Inventor: Richard NuDyke
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Patent number: 7644530Abstract: For a firearm sighting device with an electrical illumination device that can be turned on and off by means of a switch, the switch is embodied and arranged in or on the sighting device such that, for the conventional attachment of the sighting device on the firearm, the switch is activated mechanically to turn on the illumination device by the activation of an actuator provided in or on the firearm for setting the firearm into the armed state. By disabling the firearm, the switch is activated mechanically to turn off the illumination device. Preferably, the activation of the switch is performed using a non-contact method, for which, in particular, the configuration of the switch as a reed contact is suitable. The switch can also be part of a retrofit kit, by means of which a sighting device for a firearm can be equipped at a later time with the previously mentioned function. Here, the switch of the retrofit kit replaces a standard switch operated by hand separately from the firearm.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2005Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: Blaser Finanzholding GmbHInventor: Christian Scherpf
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Publication number: 20090307955Abstract: A switch assembly 16 which is selectively deployed upon a weapon and which normally causes electrical power to be communicated to a visible energy emission assembly 14 from a source of electrical power 90 and which requires positive actions to interrupt such communication.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2007Publication date: December 17, 2009Inventor: Richard NuDyke
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Publication number: 20090293335Abstract: A laser sighting device for a firearm and a method for mounting a laser sighting device on a firearm. A laser sighting device for a firearm comprises a holder adapted to attach to the handgrip of the firearm such that the firearm may be held in a firing position by the handgrip with the device installed thereon, the holder including a first compartment for receiving a laser and holding the laser so as to propagate a beam of light substantially in the muzzle direction of the firearm, and a second compartment for receiving a battery to power the laser, a switch for activation of the laser by the user's hand holding the handgrip in firing position, and an electrical circuit disposed within the holder for interconnecting a laser disposed in the first compartment, a battery disposed in the second compartment and the switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2009Publication date: December 3, 2009Inventor: Lewis Danielson
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Patent number: 7584569Abstract: A magazine tube and barrel clamp with integral target illuminator, wherein a laser module can be incorporated is provided for a firearm having a magazine tube and a barrel. The frame defines a clamping sleeve for substantially encircling the magazine tube and a barrel receiving channel for receiving a diameter of the barrel, wherein the magazine tube and the barrel are thus fixed in a predetermined spacing. The frame further defines an illuminator recess for receiving a substantial portion of a reflector in the target illuminator, thereby shielding the target illuminator from contact with external surfaces. A driver circuit is retained within the frame to selectively operate the target illuminator and a laser sight, wherein the target illuminator can be a solid-state light emitting device.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2005Date of Patent: September 8, 2009Assignee: LaserMax, Inc.Inventors: Robert A Kallio, Jeffrey S. Wolinski, Michael W. Allen, Robert J. Kolbet, William R. Houde-Walter
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Patent number: 7581954Abstract: A firearms training simulator provides recoil simulating the recoil of a conventional firearm. The valve assembly provides consistent rearward gas pressure for generating recoil. Preferred embodiments of the firearms training simulator may include a means for adjusting the amount of recoil provided. A trigger mechanism permitting semi-automatic operation, or full automatic operation at a user selectable cyclic rate, is provided. The firearms training simulator further provides a laser emitter structured to emit a laser substantially along the same path as a bullet fired from a conventional firearm having the same configuration as the simulator.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2004Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Assignee: Newmatics Licensing LLCInventor: Mark Schavone
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Publication number: 20090183416Abstract: A laser sighting device for a firearm and a method for mounting a laser sighting device on a firearm. A laser sighting device for a firearm comprises a holder adapted to attach to the handgrip of the firearm such that the firearm may be held in a firing position by the handgrip with the device installed thereon, the holder including a first compartment for receiving a laser and holding the laser so as to propagate a beam of light substantially in the muzzle direction of the firearm, and a second compartment for receiving a battery to power the laser, a switch for activation of the laser by the user's hand holding the handgrip in firing position, and an electrical circuit disposed within the holder for interconnecting a laser disposed in the first compartment, a battery disposed in the second compartment and the switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2007Publication date: July 23, 2009Inventor: Lewis Danielson
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Publication number: 20090178325Abstract: A semi-automatic or automatic rifle includes a receiver having a receiver frame, a barrel connected to the receiver frame, a hand guard section extending over and generally surrounding the barrel, the hand guard section connected to the receiver, an accessory mount connected to the receiver frame and located below the barrel, a hand grip with an integrated sight removably connected to the accessory mount, the removable hand grip having a locating and locking feature adapted to engage the accessory mount, wherein, the removable hand grip is selectably interchangeable with other hand grips, each having different predetermined characteristics selectable for coupling to the rifle and wherein, the removable hand grip is configured so that it forms a stand alone sighting device independent of the rifle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2008Publication date: July 16, 2009Applicant: Colt Defense LLCInventor: Dennis Veilleux
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Patent number: 7434346Abstract: A sighting device for a firearm exhibits a display device, which is a component of a measuring device for the distance to the target and which displays this target in the field of vision of the marksman. Of the other components of the measuring device, at least one part is not arranged in or on the sighting device. The sighting device exhibits an interface, through which the components of the measuring device arranged in or on the sighting device may be connected to components of the measuring device arranged in or on the firearm in an assembly in accordance with the intended use of the sighting device on the firearm, in such a way that, as a result, collectively a measuring device in working order arises. To this end, the firearm also exhibits a corresponding interface as well, as one of the components of the measuring device.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2005Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Assignee: Blaser Finanzholding GmbHInventor: Christian Scherpf
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Patent number: 7421816Abstract: The invention includes a sighting system for use with a firearm that has a telescopic sight, a laser rangefinder for providing the distance to the target, device(s) for receiving various inputs, a computing system that calculates the point of aim of the firearm's projectile based upon the input(s) and the calculated distance to the target, and a display means that provides an image of the computed point of aim within the telescopic sight's field of view. A method and weapon that employs the sighting system is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2005Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Inventor: Paul Conescu
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Patent number: 7310903Abstract: An accessory device for a firearm, a preferred embodiment comprising a housing, a light emitter assembly and a battery carried by the housing in circuit for energizing the light emitter assembly when switch actuated, and a tail cap switch device secured to the housing and including a switch actuator having an actuator arm rotatably urgeable by either hand of an operator clockwise or counterclockwise about the housing's longitudinal direction for placing the switch in a CONSTANT ON position from an OFF position, the actuator arm reverse rotatably urgeable by the operator for returning the switch to the OFF position, and the actuator arm having opposed ends longitudinally urgeable by the operator from the OFF position for placing the switch in a MOMENTARY ON position.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2006Date of Patent: December 25, 2007Assignee: Surefire, LLCInventor: Paul Y. Kim
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Patent number: 7305790Abstract: A light assembly having a pre-defined shape is provided to be removably attached to a guide provided on a weapon. The light assembly comprises a housing provided with a reflector having a lamp at one end thereof and batteries for powering the lamp through a switch. The housing has a pair of lateral members which are movable between a retracted position and an extended position so that, when the members are in the retracted position, the light assembly has the above-mentioned pre-defined shape and when the members are in the extended position, they are adapted to engage the guide. Means for preventing the longitudinal movement of the light assembly on the guide are also provided with the light assembly. The light assembly can thus be easily mounted and used as an aiming device with a weapon or be readily used as a separate and independent entity.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2004Date of Patent: December 11, 2007Assignee: Quantum Leap Research Inc.Inventor: Ira Kay
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Patent number: 7273292Abstract: A tail cap assembly for a light beam generator includes a jack, while a remote switch connected by a cable to a plug is removably connectable to the tail cap jack. The tail cap assembly may also include a pushbutton switch. A remote tape switch may be contained in a flexible housing that is removably securable to a rail of a rail mount structure secured to a firearm.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2004Date of Patent: September 25, 2007Assignee: Surefire, LLCInventor: Paul Y. Kim
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Patent number: 7260911Abstract: A firearm bore sighting system is described for in-line muzzle loaders which include a breach plug, the bore sighting system rotating into the breach plug threads and which may include a stop to locate the bore sighting system relative to the breach.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2006Date of Patent: August 28, 2007Assignee: Hunts, Inc.Inventor: Kelly J. Davis
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Patent number: 7260910Abstract: A laser sighting device for a firearm and a method for mounting a laser sighting device on a firearm. A laser sighting device for a firearm comprises a holder adapted to attach to the handgrip of the firearm such that the firearm may be held in a firing position by the handgrip with the device installed thereon, the holder including a first compartment for receiving a laser and holding the laser so as to propagate a beam of light substantially in the muzzle direction of the firearm, and a second compartment for receiving a battery to power the laser, a switch for activation of the laser by the user's hand holding the handgrip in firing position, and an electrical circuit disposed within the holder for interconnecting a laser disposed in the first compartment, a battery disposed in the second compartment and the switch.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2005Date of Patent: August 28, 2007Assignee: Crimson Trace CorporationInventor: Lewis Danielson
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Patent number: 7076908Abstract: An accessory mount having a rail for removably mounting an accessory (such as a light beam generator) to a firearm, the accessory mount being removably secured to the firearm through utilization of an improved slide stop and pin combination, and positionally stabilized by utilization of a shock absorbing trigger guard bumper.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2004Date of Patent: July 18, 2006Assignee: Surefire, LLCInventor: Paul Y. Kim
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Patent number: 7032342Abstract: A weapons magazine including a magazine body adapted for storing rounds therein, a biasing device for urging rounds out of the magazine body, a power source disposed in a portion of the magazine body, and a light mounted on a surface of the magazine body in electrical communication with the power source.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2004Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Inventor: Dov Pikielny
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Patent number: 6892488Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses an illuminating recoil guide rod for use on a handgun 12 modified to include a highly illuminating LED or infrared light 26 for a night vision light source, a tilt or mercury switch 22 that will allow for user selectable starting angles of illumination when the firearm is drawn from the holster comprising a lens 24, battery or batteries 30, housing compartment 32, mercury angle switch 28, electronics 56, 58 and a manual on/off switch 28. The illuminating recoil guide rod 10 of the present invention is completely unobtrusive and is activated simply by drawing the firearm 12 from the holster and raising the barrel 36. The present invention provides for an additional element in the form of a wireless transmitter 56 and receiver 58 for illuminating the LED 26 only while a pressure sensitive pad 60 is depressed.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2003Date of Patent: May 17, 2005Inventor: Robert P Serravalle
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Patent number: 6868631Abstract: A night vision device to mark the location of a front sight on a rifle or a modern bow includes a casing, a power source and a light emission device adapted to the front sight. Wherein, the casing contains the power source connected to the light emission device, and a light conductor is further provided to the front of the light emission device so to mark the location of the front sight to aim at a selected target by the light emitted from the light emission device during night hours or where poor visual contact presents.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2003Date of Patent: March 22, 2005Inventor: Guan-Ming Chen
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Patent number: 6817728Abstract: A trigger apparatus of a light gun includes a main body, first to third rotation axes, a hammer receiving portion, and first to fourth lever portion. The first to third rotation axes are provided for the main body, a hammer receiving portion is provided in an upper portion of the main body. The first lever portion extends from the main body. The second lever portion is rotatably supported by the first rotation axis. The third lever portion is rotatably supported by the second rotation axis. The fourth lever portion is rotatably supported by the third rotation axis.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2003Date of Patent: November 16, 2004Assignee: NEC CorporationInventor: Junichi Goko
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Patent number: 6671991Abstract: An illumination device for a firearm having a first hand grip position adjacent to a trigger and a second hand grip forward of the first grip position and having a gripping surface. The device has a first hand grip position adjacent to a trigger for a firearm with a second hand grip forward of the first grip position and having a gripping surface. An illumination source is connected to first the hand grip, and has an optical axis. The optical axis is positioned as an elevated level above a major portion of the gripping surface of the second hand grip, or above a horizontal plane defined by the axis of the barrel. The device may be a laser attached to an upwardly protruding portion of a protruding pistol grip, with an integral switch on the grip, or may be part of a conventional rifle butt stock, with the switch located on a narrowed portion of the stock.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2002Date of Patent: January 6, 2004Inventor: Lewis A. Danielson
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Patent number: RE40429Abstract: A laser bore sight (10) is disclosed hollow, outer housing (11) having an internally threaded, rear portion (14), and a threaded end cap (17) is sized and shaped to be threaded to the housing rear portion (14). The end cap (17) includes a threaded, tubular stem (18) having an annular rim (18?), an electrically insulative spacer (20) and a spring (21). The bore sight (10) also includes a laser diode (24), lens (25), a series of three batteries (26), an electrically conductive spring (27), and an electrical conductor. The end cap (17) is movable between an extended position with the spacer protruding from the end of the stem (18) and a retracted position with the spacer recessed within the stem so as to allow the battery to electrically contact the end cap.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2005Date of Patent: July 15, 2008Inventors: Keith Oliver, Chung T. Cheng