Target Illuminated (e.g., Via Flashlight, Etc.) Patents (Class 42/146)
  • Publication number: 20100083555
    Abstract: An auto light intensity adjustment system is provided. The auto light intensity adjustment system includes a light sensing unit, a charge/discharge circuit, a comparator unit and a light source module. The light sensing unit outputs a sensing signal according to an ambient light intensity detected thereby. The charge/discharge circuit is coupled to the light sensing unit for receiving the sensing signal, and generating a voltage signal with regular variation periods according to the sensing signal. The comparator unit compares the voltage signal to a threshold value signal, and outputs a result signal accordingly. The light source module modifies a light intensity according to the result signal. The invention automatically controls the light intensity according to the ambient light intensity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicant: ASIA OPTICAL CO., INC.
    Inventors: Tung-Ching Chen, Shang-Yung Liang
  • Patent number: 7685761
    Abstract: A trigger activating tactical light grip includes a Picatinny rail mount to assemble the grip to the firearm, a tactical light mount to mount the tactical light and a grip to provide a place for holding the gun. In the grip, there is a trigger to initiate movement for a connecting rod, and the connecting rod is to deliver the movement of the trigger, a tunnel for the connecting rod to slide along, a circular shaft to assemble the trigger, and a fixing pin to keep the connecting rod to be contacted with the tactical light switch. When a user provides pressure with a finger on the trigger, it pivots on the circular shaft and leads the connecting rod to slide along the tunnel. As a result, the connecting rod exerts pressure to the switch of the tactical light and then the aim of activating the tactical light is accomplished.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Inventor: Chris Wu
  • Patent number: 7594352
    Abstract: A device mount for a weapon with a stabilizing function is provided. In one embodiment, the device mount includes a device bracket, a stabilizing tube and at least one stabilizing member. The device bracket has a support plate and a side plate that extends generally at a right angle from the support plate. The stabilizing tube is movably coupled to the side plate. The at least one stabilizing member is received in the stabilizing tube. Moreover, the at least one stabilizing member is configured to stabilize motion of the device bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Inventor: Larry Holmberg
  • Patent number: 7562484
    Abstract: Accessory mounting apparatus for a gun, the apparatus including a size-adjustable and quick-release clamp for holding an accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Surefire, LLC
    Inventor: Paul Y. Kim
  • Patent number: 7559169
    Abstract: A remote-controlled sight of a firearm has an aiming unit and a remote-controlled unit. The aiming unit is detachably disposed on a firearm body of the firearm and the remote-controlled unit connects to the firearm body. The remote-controlled unit has a button, a wireless transmitting module and a wireless receiving module, the wireless transmitting module is electrically connected to the button and the wireless receiving module is electrically connected to the aiming unit. When the button is pressed, a signal is transmitted from the wireless transmitting module and received by the wireless receiving module to actuate the aiming unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Asia Optical Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Chih-Wei Hung, Shang-Yung Liang, Chia-Chen Chang
  • Patent number: 7523583
    Abstract: A gun accessory includes a main body having an upper surface having two sides, a first side wall and a second side wall extending upwardly from each of the two sides, first and second slide members provided on the first and second side walls, respectively, and a first locating hole provided adjacent the first side wall. The accessory also includes a first locating bar pivotably coupled to the first locating hole and having a first baffle and a first press plate, and a first elastic element provided between the first press plate and the main body to pivot the first press plate with respect to the main body, and in turn drive the first baffle to protrude above the upper surface of the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Quarton Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel Cheng
  • Patent number: 7493722
    Abstract: A plurality of actuators allow a gun operator to control the on/off status of an illuminator attached to a weapon in the area forward of the trigger guard. The actuators are spaced to allow them to extend rearwardly on opposite sides of the trigger guard. “Up” turns the light emitter on and keeps it on or allows it to turn on as long as the actuator is actuated, regardless of which side of the trigger guard the actuator is actuated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: Insight Technology Incorporated
    Inventors: Alan T. Howe, Timothy R. Loring
  • Publication number: 20090009987
    Abstract: The retention device fits to a conventional hand-held flashlight with a tail-end switch and allows a shooter to manipulate both the flashlight and a firearm while not violating any fundamentals of marksmanship, namely the two handed grip on the firearm. The retention device is made of a resilient and pliable rubber or elastomeric material and includes an annular connection band, which slides over the cylindrical body of the flashlight. The connection band is positioned near the tail-end of the flashlight opposite the bezel. The band has a chamfered edge, which is used as a contact surface for the shooter's fingers. The retention device may also include an integral finger loop or finger hook, which provides positive retention of the flashlight with the shooter's hand. Both the integral finger loop and finger hook extend from the flat back of the band extending forward over the band toward the bezel end of the flashlight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Inventor: Matthew V. Graham
  • Patent number: 7441364
    Abstract: An adjustable and removable rail light mount for attachment to a firearm having a mounting rail includes a rail mount attached to a rail and a light carrier rotatably attached to the rail mount to position a light to the left or right of a firearm by way of an axle carried by the rail mount. The axle fits through the rail mount and the light carrier. Passageways in the rail mount and the light carrier for the axle include grooves that engage detent bosses on the axle to maintain the light carrier in the selected location. Light carrier is removable when it is rotated to a centered downward position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: Safari Land Ltd., Inc.
    Inventors: William H. Rogers, Matthew E. McKendrick
  • Patent number: 7438430
    Abstract: A light beam generator including a remote dual switch device preferably including a remote momentary tape switch including a resilient housing and a remote pushbutton actuable CONSTANT ON/OFF switch carried by the resilient housing, the resilient housing configured with resilient members removably securable to a rail of a rail structure which may be secured to a firearm or other gun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: SureFire, LLC
    Inventor: Paul Y. Kim
  • Patent number: 7421818
    Abstract: A laser sight is embedded in a mounting rail otherwise used for attaching accessories to small arms discharge devices such as pistols or rifles. The mounting rail has a transverse profile that extends along an axis of the mounting rail for engaging mating features of the accessories. The laser sight is located at least partly within the transverse profile of the mounting rail and has a sighting axis that extends substantially parallel to the axis of the mounting rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: LaserMax, Inc.
    Inventor: William R. Houde-Walter
  • Patent number: 7421817
    Abstract: Mounting device for an accessory (11), such as a lamp (27) for guns. Said accessory (11) is connected to an adapter (10) which is provided with a gripping means (17; 22). Said gripping means (17, 22) comprises a spring biased clamping mechanism (15; 18; 20; 22; 24) and a counter stay (17) cooperating with said clamping mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: Surefire, LLC
    Inventor: Sven-Erik Larsson
  • Patent number: 7395627
    Abstract: An accessory mount or interface adapter having a rail for removably mounting an accessory (such as a light beam generator) to a firearm, the accessory mount being removably securable to a recurved trigger guard of a firearm without necessarily utilizing other structural features of the firearm for effecting the securement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Surefire, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy F. La France, Michael D. Picciotta
  • Publication number: 20080134562
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: WILCOX INDUSTRIES CORP.
    Inventor: James W. Teetzel
  • Patent number: 7374309
    Abstract: Waterproof miniature LED device including a cylinder having a first housing part with an internal thread and a second housing part with an external thread and rotatably coupled to the first housing part via engagement of the threads, an LED light assembly mounted to the cylinder and a dome connected to the cylinder and covering the LED light assembly. The cylinder defines a chamber for receiving batteries. Each housing part is conductive to enable formation of an electrical circuit including the batteries, LED light assembly and conductive portions of the housing parts. Illumination provided by the LED light assembly is controlled by rotating the housing parts relative to one another causing formation or interruption of the electrical circuit. An elastic ring covers a space between the housing parts alongside the threads to prevent water from entering between the threads into the interior of the cylinder and interrupting the electrical circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Horizon Group - USA, Inc.
    Inventor: Judy Cutler-Bass
  • Patent number: 7363742
    Abstract: An electronic control device includes an audio and/or video recorder, for example, packaged as a user-replaceable battery module. The audio and/or video recorder records audio and/or video information for a period beginning prior to receiving of a signal by the module. The signal may be a trigger signal, provided by the electronic control device. Use of the weapon module is documented by recorded audio and/or video information for the period, for example, extending a while before and after operation of the trigger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: TASER International, Inc.
    Inventor: Magne H. Nerheim
  • Publication number: 20080066362
    Abstract: A camera integrated firearm system replaces the original recoil spring and guide assembly of a firearm with a casing which includes a camera, a gunshot impact sensing and switching module, an image memory module, and output data ports. When the weapon is discharged, the sensing and switching module senses this discharge and immediately turns on the camera. The camera, utilizing ambient light plus the light generated by muzzle flash, i.e. the jet of fire exiting the barrel at the instant the bullet exits the weapon, takes and saves, in memory, a closely spaced sequential stream of digital photographs or, alternatively, video recordings. Using the data outputs, the images can then be downloaded for viewing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2006
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventor: Hal Fidlow
  • Publication number: 20080060248
    Abstract: A stealth laser sighting system for a firearm includes a non-visible laser and night imaging device with display. The stealth laser sighting system combines all of the features required for stealth laser sighting within a self-contained accessory. The stealth laser sighting system provides for an optional visible laser system. and can include features such as electronic calibration, laser rangefinder compensation, target zoom, projected graphic laser marking, and windage and elevation adjustments on a graphical overlay. The stealth laser sighting system can be packaged as an accessory or all of the features can be integrated into a firearm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2006
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventors: Jerrold Scott Pine, Paul M Michaels
  • Patent number: 7334366
    Abstract: 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 a transverse pin retained by the firearm, and positionally stabilized by utilization of a wedge shaped member urged between the mount and the firearm's trigger guard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Surefire, LLC
    Inventor: Timothy F. La France
  • Patent number: 7305790
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: Quantum Leap Research Inc.
    Inventor: Ira Kay
  • Publication number: 20070277422
    Abstract: A firearm target illumination implement is disclosed. The firearm target illumination implement includes a body that is adapted for removable-attachment to a barrel of a firearm. According to an embodiment, the firearm target illumination implement includes an illumination device disposed in the body and a plurality of illumination device actuators ambidextrously-arranged on the body to provide control of on/off switching and focusing of light emitted from the illumination device. According to an embodiment, the firearm target illumination implement includes a mounting plate that is removably-secured to the body, at least one fastener that passes through the mounting plate and into the body, and a portion of the at least one fastener that provides tactile feedback to an operator when the at least one fastener is moved by the operator from a first position to a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2006
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Applicant: Leapers, Inc.
    Inventor: Tai Lai Ding
  • Patent number: 7275344
    Abstract: The mounting assembly for securing an accessory to a firearm. The accessory has a body with an undercarriage portion which is shaped to matingly receive at least a portion of the undercarriage of the firearm, a trigger guard portion shaped to engage at least a portion of the trigger guard firearm and a firearm connector portion which is constructed of a resilient deformable material which forms a snap-fit with a portion of the firearm in order to secure the body to the firearm. The body also has an accessory connector portion shaped to secure an accessory to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Tactical and Rescue Gear, Ltd.
    Inventors: John W. Woodmansee, III, Donald W. Wooten
  • Patent number: 7273292
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Assignee: Surefire, LLC
    Inventor: Paul Y. Kim
  • Patent number: 7264369
    Abstract: A tactical illuminator has a first switch for providing a lesser amount of visible light on an area of interest than a second switch. The first switch being in close proximity to the second switch to allow an operator to quickly and easily move his finger or thumb from the first switch to the second switch when a need for greater light is encountered. A tactical illuminator has a rotatable switch moveable from a first position that provides a lower level of light output to a second position that provides a greater level of light output. The operator actuating the switch by sliding his finger or thumb parallel to a longitudinal axis of a weapon barrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Insight Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan T. Howe
  • Publication number: 20070180752
    Abstract: A laser sight is embedded in a mounting rail otherwise used for attaching accessories to small arms discharge devices such as pistols or rifles. The mounting rail has a transverse profile that extends along an axis of the mounting rail for engaging mating features of the accessories. The laser sight is located at least partly within the transverse profile of the mounting rail and has a sighting axis that extends substantially parallel to the axis of the mounting rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2006
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Applicant: LASERMAX, INC.
    Inventor: William R. Houde-Walter
  • Patent number: 7188978
    Abstract: A mounting arrangement for a light or other object includes a clamping arrangement, or a keying arrangement, or both a clamping and a keying arrangement for mounting to different mounting rails having different keying features. The clamping arrangement includes a fixed clamp member and a movable clamp member that is movable towards and away from the fixed clamp member and is biased towards the fixed clamp member, so as to grip a mounting rail therebetween. The keying arrangement employs interchangeable keying members that may be disposed in a recess of the light or other object and that may have different keying features for use with mounting rails having corresponding keying features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond L. Sharrah, John C. DiNenna
  • Patent number: 7134234
    Abstract: A mounting device for removably mounting a tactical flashlight along side a firearm includes: a receiving member having a base and an offset flashlight receiver coupled thereto; and a clamping member removably coupled with the base. A method for removably mounting a tactical flashlight along side a firearm includes: removably coupling a mounting device to a front portion of a trigger guard; and removably coupling the flashlight to the mounting device along side the firearm so a tail cap of the flashlight is along side the front portion of the trigger guard. A tactical flashlight and firearm system includes: a firearm; a mini tactical flashlight; and a mounting device removably coupling the firearm and the flashlight together, the mounting device holding the flashlight along side the firearm so that a tail cap of the flashlight is along side a front portion of a trigger guard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Inventor: John Makarounis
  • Patent number: 7117627
    Abstract: The mounting assembly for securing an accessory to a firearm. The accessory has a body with an undercarriage portion which is shaped to matingly receive at least a portion of the undercarriage of the firearm, a trigger guard portion shaped to engage at least a portion of the trigger guard firearm and a firearm connector portion which is constructed of a resilient deformable material which forms a snap-fit with a portion of the firearm in order to secure the body to the firearm. The body also has an accessory connector portion shaped to secure an accessory to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: Tactical and Rescue Equipment, LLC
    Inventors: John W. Woodmansee, III, Donald W. Wooten
  • Patent number: 7076908
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: Surefire, LLC
    Inventor: Paul Y. Kim
  • Patent number: 7032342
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Inventor: Dov Pikielny
  • Patent number: 6935066
    Abstract: A mounting assembly for mounting an accessory to a weapon frame having at least one slot formed in first and second sides thereof. The mounting assembly includes: a body; first and second jaws on opposing sides of the body, the first jaw having an engagement portion dimensioned to engage the first slot and the second jaw having an engagement portion dimensioned to engage the second slot; and a first biasing member configured to provide a biasing force against the first jaw to force the engagement portion of the first jaw into the first slot, and a second biasing member configured to provide a biasing force against the second jaw to force the engagement portion of the second jaw into the second slot. The mounting assembly may be easily and reliably attached to weapon without using tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: Insight Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Davenport, Alan T. Howe
  • Patent number: 6931779
    Abstract: A scope mount device for a firearm is featured. The scope is attached to an elongated base member that fits within the reveal of the rear sight for large caliber guns. The scope mounting device design is simple and rugged, thus providing reliability and mounting accuracy. The clamping design provides a very low profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Inventor: Daniel Galuppo, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6898890
    Abstract: A night-vision optical device of the invention with controlled life expectancy contains a time measuring device built into the housing of the aforementioned device for measuring the accumulated time of active work of the device. In application to a night scope for a firearm, the device also contains a sensor, which is interlocked with activation of the scope and reacts on the shots produced from the firearm in general and separately on those shots produced during active work of the night-vision optics at nighttime. The aforementioned shots of both types are counted and stored in separate memory units. The night-time shots affects the life expectancy of the night-vision optics because of muzzle flashes which cause such devices as an image intensifier to work with an increased light load. The information obtained from the time measuring device and the shot counter makes it possible to timely receive a warning signal about the fact that the night optics or the entire firearm must be replaced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: American Technologies Network Corp.
    Inventor: Leonid Gaber
  • Patent number: 6892488
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Inventor: Robert P Serravalle
  • Patent number: 6868631
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2005
    Inventor: Guan-Ming Chen
  • Patent number: 6851214
    Abstract: A flashlight mount, and a method for mounting a flashlight, for a rifle having a barrel and a mounting rail coupled to the barrel, the flashlight mount including a frame having a bore for receiving a flashlight, the frame defining a substantially flattened bottom surface, and a base for mounting along the mounting rail, the base being distanced from the frame, thereby creating a finger-receiving aperture therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Assignee: T. D. I. Arms Systems Ltd
    Inventor: David Oz
  • Patent number: 6817728
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: NEC Corporation
    Inventor: Junichi Goko
  • Publication number: 20040187374
    Abstract: An attachment system is provided for attaching an auxiliary apparatus to a weapon having a frame, and in particular to a weapon frame in the area forward of the trigger guard. An attachment mechanism on the auxiliary apparatus is adapted to be engageable with a rail on the weapon to selectively attach the auxiliary apparatus. The weapon may include a transverse slot which can be engaged by a portion of the auxiliary apparatus to prevent the auxiliary apparatus from sliding relative to the weapon due to recoil forces associated with firing the weapon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Applicant: Insight Technology Incorporated
    Inventors: Kenneth S. Solinsky, Albert A. LePage, Wallace E. Woodman
  • Patent number: 6792711
    Abstract: A firearm rail adapter system for mounting accessories on a firearm. The system comprises a first mount, a second mount, and an adapter rail. The first mount is adapted to be mounted to the firearm and has rail attachment sections thereon. The second mount is adapted to be mounted to the firearm and has other rail attachment sections thereon. The adapter rail is adapted to be removably mounted to at least one of the rail attachment sections of the first mount, and to at least one of the other rail attachment sections of the second mount. The rail attachment sections and the other rail attachment sections are disposed respectively on the first mount and second mount so that when the first mount and second mount are mounted to the firearm, the first mount and second mount provide a number of different selectable mounting stations for mounting the adapter rail to the firearm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: Colt's Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Vincent Battaglia
  • Patent number: 6785997
    Abstract: An accessory mount, and a method for mounting accessories for a hand held firearm having a barrel and a mounting rail coupled beneath the barrel, the accessory mount including a frame, defining a substantially flattened bottom surface and a track for mounting along the mounting rail, the frame having a cavity for receiving a light, and a bipod mount coupled adjacent the track and behind the light cavity and arranged to hold a bipod having legs which can be folded substantially adjacent the barrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: T.D.I. Arms Systems Ltd
    Inventor: David Oz
  • Patent number: 6729061
    Abstract: A coupling device for enabling an elongated item of police equipment to be rapidly employed as a shoulder stock for use with a handgun includes a rigid mounting ring having a forwardly directed rigid prong, and a diametrically located set screw for adjustable engagement with the elongated item. The prong is adapted to fit within a recess at the base of the handgrip of a handgun, thereby establishing stabilized joinder with the handgun. Suitable elongated items include batons and flashlights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Inventor: Rogers P. DeJarnette, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6722076
    Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a device, such as an illumination device or a collection device, to a weapon is provided. The apparatus comprises a mounting member configured to couple with the device and with the weapon in order to mount the device to the weapon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Inventor: Douglas E. Nielsen
  • Publication number: 20040068913
    Abstract: An attachment system is provided for attaching an auxiliary apparatus to a weapon having a frame, and in particular to a weapon frame in the area forward of the trigger guard. An attachment mechanism on the auxiliary apparatus is adapted to be engageable with a rail on the weapon to selectively attach the auxiliary apparatus. The weapon may include a transverse slot which can be engaged by a portion of the auxiliary apparatus to prevent the auxiliary apparatus from sliding relative to the weapon due to recoil forces associated with firing the weapon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Applicant: Insight Technology Incorporated, a New Hampshire corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth S. Solinsky, Albert Lepage, Wallace Woodman
  • Publication number: 20040060222
    Abstract: An accessory mount, and a method for mounting accessories for a hand held firearm having a barrel and a mounting rail coupled beneath the barrel, the accessory mount including a frame, defining a substantially flattened bottom surface and a track for mounting along the mounting rail, the frame having a cavity for receiving a light, and a bipod mount coupled adjacent the track and behind the light cavity and arranged to hold a bipod having legs which can be folded substantially adjacent the barrel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2003
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventor: David Oz
  • Publication number: 20040055202
    Abstract: A flashlight mount, and a method for mounting a flashlight, for a rifle having a barrel and a mounting rail coupled to the barrel, the flashlight mount including a frame having a bore for receiving a flashlight, the frame defining a substantially flattened bottom surface, and a base for mounting along the mounting rail, the base being distanced from the frame, thereby creating a finger-receiving aperture therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventor: David Oz
  • Patent number: 6705038
    Abstract: A mounting assembly for mounting an accessory to a weapon frame having at least one slot formed in first and second sides thereof. The mounting assembly includes: a body; first and second jaws on opposing sides of the body, the first jaw having an engagement portion dimensioned to engage the first slot and the second jaw having an engagement portion dimensioned to engage the second slot; and a first biasing member configured to provide a biasing force against the first jaw to force the engagement portion of the first jaw into the first slot, and a second biasing member configured to provide a biasing force against the second jaw to force the engagement portion of the second jaw into the second slot. The mounting assembly may be easily and reliably attached to weapon without using tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: Insight Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Davenport, Alan T. Howe
  • Publication number: 20040045209
    Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a device, such as an illumination device or a collection device, to a weapon is provided. The apparatus comprises a mounting member configured to couple with the device and with the weapon in order to mount the device to the weapon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2002
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Inventor: Douglas E. Nielsen
  • Patent number: 6698130
    Abstract: A holding device is removably attached to the protection bow of a pistol. The holding device has a main body, a fixing portion, an abutting portion that is pivotably coupled to the main body, and an accommodation space defined between the fixing portion and the abutting portion for receiving the protection bow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Inventors: Yu-Hsi Yang, Chao-Chi Huang
  • Publication number: 20040035991
    Abstract: An adjustable weapon auxiliary mount for mounting devices of different diameters, one at a time, to a weapon. The adjustable weapon auxiliary mount is provided with a base, a device clamp and a clamp. The base has a first end, an opposed second end, and a clamping surface formed therebetween. The device clamp is mounted to the base. The device clamp is provided with a clamping member having a clamping surface facing the clamping surface of the base and spatially disposed therefrom so as to define a receiving space for receiving one device and securely gripping the device. The clamping surfaces of the clamping member and the base are configured to securely grip, one at a time, devices having varying diameters within a predetermined range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: Donald W. Wooten, Robert M. Wohlfeld
  • Patent number: 6675521
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for adjusting orientation offset of a light source housing of a light beam generator mounted to a firearm, in such manner as to preclude inadvertent rotational displacement of the light source housing. The apparatus includes a coupler secured to the light source housing and adapted for being longitudinally placed for interfacing with and fastenable to the battery housing for incrementally adjusting orientation offset of the light source housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: Surefire, LLC
    Inventor: Paul Y. Kim