Patent classifications
F41C27/00
HIGH-THROUGHPUT DATA COMMUNICATION FOR RAIL-MOUNTED DEVICES
An electronic system for a firearm includes a power source, one or more electrical conductors electrically connected to receive power from the power source, and a plurality of electronic devices. Each electronic device has an electrical input configured to receive power from the one or more electrical conductors to power the electronic device. A communication device is configured for data communication across the one or more electrical conductors. In some embodiments data can be communicated at rates greater than 10 Mbps. Some embodiments utilize multi-frequency encoding, such as orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing. Some embodiments include a data communication device with a lower data communication rate and another data communication device with a higher data communication rate, and can selectively communicate through either data communication device. A method of communicating between electronic devices connected to a firearm includes powering a plurality of electronic devices connected to a firearm from a power source through one or more electrical conductors, and communicating data between the plurality of electronic devices across the one or more electrical conductors.
Camera mount system
Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described which provide a camera mount system. The camera mount system can include, for example, a first optical element and a second optical element. Incoming light from a scope on a weapon, for example, is partially transmitted and partially reflected by the first optical element. The partially transmitted light passes through an eyepiece to a viewer (e.g., a shooter). The partially reflected light is reflected by the second optical element and is recorded by a recording device (e.g., a camera, a video recorder, an image sensor, etc.). The viewer has direct access to the scope optics, a spotting scope, or binoculars, for example, and the camera and the viewer have access to the same view.
Camera mount system
Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described which provide a camera mount system. The camera mount system can include, for example, a first optical element and a second optical element. Incoming light from a scope on a weapon, for example, is partially transmitted and partially reflected by the first optical element. The partially transmitted light passes through an eyepiece to a viewer (e.g., a shooter). The partially reflected light is reflected by the second optical element and is recorded by a recording device (e.g., a camera, a video recorder, an image sensor, etc.). The viewer has direct access to the scope optics, a spotting scope, or binoculars, for example, and the camera and the viewer have access to the same view.
Firearm Accessory Mount, Method of Forming the Same, and Method of Using the Same
An embodiment firearm accessory mount includes: a main base including: a firearm groove at a bottom of the main base; and a mating groove at a top of the main base, the mating groove extending from a front of the main base to a rear of the main base, a first width of the mating groove decreasing continually in a first direction extending from the front of the main base to the rear of the main base; and an accessory mount including: an accessory groove at a top of the accessory mount; and a mating slide at a bottom of the accessory mount, the mating slide extending from a front of the accessory mount to a rear of the accessory mount, a second width of the mating slide decreasing continually in a second direction extending from the front of the accessory mount to the rear of the accessory mount.
Firearm Accessory Mount, Method of Forming the Same, and Method of Using the Same
An embodiment firearm accessory mount includes: a main base including: a firearm groove at a bottom of the main base; and a mating groove at a top of the main base, the mating groove extending from a front of the main base to a rear of the main base, a first width of the mating groove decreasing continually in a first direction extending from the front of the main base to the rear of the main base; and an accessory mount including: an accessory groove at a top of the accessory mount; and a mating slide at a bottom of the accessory mount, the mating slide extending from a front of the accessory mount to a rear of the accessory mount, a second width of the mating slide decreasing continually in a second direction extending from the front of the accessory mount to the rear of the accessory mount.
FIREARM ACCESSORY MOUNT
A firearm accessory mount assembly and associated components and methods. The mount assembly can include a mount, at least one dovetail connector, and at least one fastener. The mount can have a first side configured to receive the firearm accessory and a second side configured to engage the firearm. The fastener can be used to secure the dovetail connector in position with respect to the mount and to secure the mount to the firearm. Other constructions and methods are disclosed.
System and method for networking firearm-mounted devices
An electronic system for a firearm includes a power source, one or more electrical conductors electrically connected to receive power from the power source, and a plurality of electronic devices. Each electronic device has an electrical input configured to receive power from the one or more electrical conductors to power the electronic device. A communication device is configured for data communication across the one or more electrical conductors. A method of communicating between electronic devices connected to a firearm includes powering a plurality of electronic devices connected to a firearm from a power source through one or more electrical conductors, and communicating data between the plurality of electronic devices across the one or more electrical conductors.
System and method for networking firearm-mounted devices
An electronic system for a firearm includes a power source, one or more electrical conductors electrically connected to receive power from the power source, and a plurality of electronic devices. Each electronic device has an electrical input configured to receive power from the one or more electrical conductors to power the electronic device. A communication device is configured for data communication across the one or more electrical conductors. A method of communicating between electronic devices connected to a firearm includes powering a plurality of electronic devices connected to a firearm from a power source through one or more electrical conductors, and communicating data between the plurality of electronic devices across the one or more electrical conductors.
ACCESSORY CONTROL HANDGRIP APPARATUS FOR WEAPON
An accessory control handgrip apparatus for weapon includes a rail clamp assembly, a grip base extending from the grip base assembly, a grip sleeve slidably received on the grip base, a keypad disposed on the grip sleeve, and one or more connectors for operably coupling the keypad to an accessory device.
ACCESSORY CONTROL HANDGRIP APPARATUS FOR WEAPON
An accessory control handgrip apparatus for weapon includes a rail clamp assembly, a grip base extending from the grip base assembly, a grip sleeve slidably received on the grip base, a keypad disposed on the grip sleeve, and one or more connectors for operably coupling the keypad to an accessory device.