Systems and methods for providing a virtual window may include a projector, which projects an image upon a projection surface. The projection surface can be arranged at a distance of separation from a user. The system can further comprise a plurality of sensors forming a field of detection with respect to an area of space encompassing the distance of separation between the projection surface and the user. The plurality of sensors can capture position data for the user representing a current position of the user within the field of detection. The system can also include at least one processor rendering a computer simulated environment as the projected image, wherein the at least one processor processes the captured position data such for the user such that the computer simulated environment is generated in a perspective relative to the current position of the user within the field of detection.
A rail mountable device may be provided that is configured to be secured firmly to a rail. In one example, the rail mountable device may include a rail clamp that includes a screw, a screw receptacle, a first ramp member coupled to the screw, and a second ramp member coupled to the screw receptacle and configured to move relative to the screw receptacle. Additionally, the rail mountable device may include a removeable battery pack with a battery indicator. Furthermore, the rail mountable device may include a plurality of switches disposed on either side of the rail mountable device. The switches may be coupled to a bracket and a mode of the rail mountable device may be operated through manipulation of the switches. Additional embodiments and related methods are provided.
The present disclosure relates to a holster, comprising a control component, wherein the holster is adapted to allow a user the option of drawing a weapon and an accessory attached to the weapon. Further disclosed herein is a holster, comprising a control component adapted to receive a handgun assembly comprising a handgun and a light accessory attached to the handgun, and further comprising one or more actuators, wherein the one or more actuators are capable of moving between a neutral position and an engaged position, as the handgun assembly is inserted into the holster, retained in the holster, or drawn from the holster. Also disclosed herein are methods of using the holster.
Various embodiments are provided to implement an attachment for a firearm that operates as a flash hider, a muzzle brake, and/or to mount, e.g., a sound suppressor, to the firearm. In one example, a firearm attachment includes a base adapted to couple to a muzzle end of a barrel of a firearm. The firearm attachment includes a plurality of longitudinal tines that extend forward from the base. The base includes a plurality of apertures disposed rearward of the tines and that extend from a bore within the base through an outer circumfery of the firearm attachment. The apertures exhibit a first diameter at the bore and a second larger diameter at the outer circumfery. The apertures are adapted to impart thrust to the firearm attachment in response to combustion gases passed from the bore through the apertures to compensate for muzzle rise associated with the firearm.
A lighting device may include a light source and a reflective optical element. The reflective optical element may have a reflective internal surface that defines a cavity. The internal surface may include longitudinal undulations. The internal surface may be faceted or non-faceted. The light source may be at least partially disposed in the cavity. The shape profile of the internal reflective surface in any plane containing the surface's symmetry axis may be non-paraboloidal and may exhibit undulations running along its length. The reflective optical element may be a monolithic structure and may be a beam-shaping reflector that generates a light beam that, in comparison with a paraboloidal reflector having the same hole size, aperture size, and light source, is relatively fainter at small off-axis angles, brighter at mid-range off-axis angles, and fainter at large off-axis angles than a light beam generated by the paraboloidal reflector. Related methods are provided.
Illumination devices may be provided with one or more light sources that emit light of the same, similar, and/or different optical spectra within a wavelength range, for example, from the extreme ultraviolet (UV) to the far infrared (IR). One or more of the light sources may be selectively adjusted to control the overall mix of light projected onto a scene of interest. For example, one or more light sources may be used, and sometimes in conjunction with other optical elements, to provide illumination having a particular angular intensity distribution, color temperature, and/or other desired optical properties for a scene within a field of view (FOV) of the camera of a mobile device used for videography and/or photography. One or more illumination devices may also be used as flashlights and/or as sources of electrical power for recharging mobile devices. Related methods are provided.
A rail mountable device may be provided that is configured to be secured firmly to a rail, such as a rail on a firearm, and released easily from the rail. In one example, the rail mountable device may include a rail clamp that includes first and second rail-engaging surfaces of corresponding first and second ramp members and a cross member that, in response to rotation of a screw, move toward or away from the longitudinal faces of the rail of the firearm to secure or release the rail mountable device to or from the rail. Additional embodiments and related methods are provided.
Various techniques are provided to assemble, manufacture, and operate firearm sound suppressors. In one example, a sound suppressor for a firearm includes a baffle; a spacer abutted to the baffle; and a circumferential laser weld joining the baffle and the spacer. In another example, a sound suppressor for a firearm includes a plurality of baffles; a plurality of spacers; a substantially tubular housing surrounding the baffles and the spacers; wherein the housing and the spacers define an annular volume surrounding the spacers; an aperture in a circumfery of at least one of the spacers; and wherein the aperture is adapted to direct combustion gases in a radial direction from within the spacer into the annular volume to reduce ejection port flash of the firearm. Additional suppressor embodiments and related methods are also provided.
A lighting device attachment for a mobile device may include a housing that defines a cavity or an external coupling member configured to receive the mobile device, a light source within the housing, and an optical element adapted to project light from the light source to illuminate an external scene. The attachment may include multiple light sources and multiple associated optical elements to generate a combined beam for illuminating the external scene which may include the field of view of a camera of the mobile device. The camera and the light sources may be cooperated to capture still or video images. The attachment may include a battery that provides power to the light sources and/or the mobile device and may charge a battery of the mobile device. The light sources may be operated by a control device of the attachment and/or by the mobile device. Related methods are provided.
A coupling for a powered search light includes a body that has a power device that provides electrical power or access to electrical power and a head coupled to the body including an lighting device which provides light when electrically powered. An end is coupled to or included as part of the body. A receiving coupling is coupled to or included as part of the head. A plurality of tabs are defined on the end and extending radially therefrom. A corresponding plurality of flanges are defined in the receiving coupling and extending radially inward therefrom. The end is arranged and configured to engage the receiving coupling by capture of the plurality of tabs by the corresponding plurality of flanges. A lock locks the plurality of tabs with respect to the plurality of flanges.
F21L 4/04 - Electric lighting devices with self-contained electric batteries or cells characterised by provision of a light source housing portion adjustably fixed to the remainder of the device
F21L 4/08 - Electric lighting devices with self-contained electric batteries or cells characterised by means for in situ recharging of the batteries or cells
F21V 17/12 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening by screwing
F21W 131/40 - Lighting for industrial, commercial, recreational or military use
System and methods can provide both hearing enhancement and hearing protection. An audiogram can be determined for either an individual person or a group of people. A frequency spectrum of an environment can be determined for an environment within which hearing enhancement and/or hearing protection is needed. The audiogram and the frequency spectrum of the environment can be used to modify an electronic signal to attenuate noise and to amplify information. The information can be voice, sirens, bells, or anything else that the user desires to hear.
A gun sight (4010A) includes a light source (4231) adapted to project light, a user-viewable interface (4238A), and an optical element (4232). The optical element includes a first surface (4604) adapted to pass the light to provide a reticle at the user-viewable interface. The optical element also includes a second surface (4606) adapted to refract the light to provide a light guide at a peripheral area of the user-viewable interface to aid a user to substantially align the user's eye with the reticle. Various mechanisms for aligning gun sights, attaching gun sights, related methods, and other embodiments are also provided.
In accordance with the present disclosure, novel quick draw hand gun holsters are described, together with methods for using them, that are capable, at a user's option, of activating a light accessory, such a light and/or laser sighting device, when the gun is drawn from the holster, and of deactivating it when the gun is inserted in the holster.
A live-fire simulation system uses a position sensitive detector (PSD) in a weapon- mounted sensor (105) to intercept emitted light from target emitters (110) spatially distributed about a target (115). Each target emitter (110) is modulated with a unique frequency. The system can thus not only determine the points of interception on the PSD but also determine which emitter (110) caused which interception by using a frequency analysis.
Various techniques are provided for programming lighting devices. In one example, a lighting device includes a light emitting diode (LED). The lighting device also includes a microcontroller configured to receive a programming signal generated by the LED in response to illumination of the LED with an externally-supplied light signal modulated with the programming signal.
Various techniques are provided for implementing a lighting device variable control using a variable inductor. In various examples, the variable control may be implemented with a plurality of continuous or stepped settings. The variable control may be adjusted by a user-actuated movement of a part of the lighting device, such as the depression of a tail cap or another appropriate physical control to change the inductance of the variable inductor. An oscillating signal may be induced in a variable inductor circuit that includes the variable inductor. The oscillating signal may exhibit characteristics, such as frequency, that change with the inductance of the variable inductor. Such characteristics may be measured to determine a setting of the variable control and which may be used to adjust the brightness or other attributes of the lighting device.
In one example, an accessory mount (200) for a gun (300), such as a machine gun, can include a base (202) configured for attachment of the accessory mount (200) to the gun, a holding mechanism (204) for fixing the position of the base in relation to the gun, and an elongated accessory mounting arm (206) coupled to the base (202) and extending forwardly therefrom, the arm comprising a beam having a vertical web (208) with at least one flange (210) disposed at an upper and/or a lower end thereof.
A firearm suppressor includes at least one baffle disposed within a cylindrical housing. The baffle includes a distal-facing conical baffle having a wider end and an opposing narrower end; and a proximal-facing conical baffle intersected by the distal-facing conical baffle such that the narrower end of the distal-facing conical baffle extends beyond a wider end of the proximal-facing baffle, wherein a central bore extends through both the distal-facing conical baffle and the proximal-facing conical baffle.
A user wearable device (100) may be implemented with a light source (218) to provide illumination to an area of interest. In one example, the light source may be selectively operated by switches, physical displacement (e.g., movement) of the device, or other approaches. In another example, the device may be implemented as a wristwatch (130) to display time, date, or related information to a user. In another example, the device may be implemented with appropriate processing or communication components (135) to perform other tasks. In other embodiments, various methods of using, operating, or manufacturing such devices are provided.
A sight system is provided which may be selectively used in a variety of different ways. In one example, the sight system may be positioned on a rifle to provide a rifle sight system. In this example, the sight system may be positioned on the rifle barrel a substantial distance away from a user's eye. Advantageously, such an implementation may permit a user to effectively sight the rifle without compromising situational awareness. In another example, the sight system may be used to provide a telescopic sight with a reticle (e.g., a dot, crosshair, mark, or other appropriate shape) superimposed on an image (e.g., a zoomed or non-zoomed image) displayed from a camera. In another example, the sight system may be used to provide an occluded sight in which a camera and/or display of the sight system is disabled. As a result, a reticle may be displayed over an opaque background.
F41G 1/30 - Reflecting sights specially adapted for smallarms or ordnance
F41G 1/38 - Telescopic sights specially adapted for smallarms or ordnance; Supports or mountings therefor
G01B 11/27 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for testing the alignment of axes for testing the alignment of axes
G02B 23/02 - Telescopes, e.g. binoculars; Periscopes; Instruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodies; Viewfinders; Optical aiming or sighting devices involving prisms or mirrors
Various lighting devices and related methods are provided. In one example, a portable lighting device includes a light source, lighting control circuitry, a body (120), and a tailcap assembly (130) attached to an end of the body. The tailcap assembly includes a multi -position joystick adapted to pivot relative to the body in response to lateral pressure and move vertically relative to the body in response to vertical pressure. The tailcap assembly (130) also includes switches adapted to provide signals to the lighting control circuitry in response to pivot movement and vertical movement of the joystick. The lighting control circuitry is adapted to operate the light source in response to the signals.
Various lighting devices and related methods are provided. In one example, a portable lighting device includes a light source, lighting control circuitry, first and second power terminals adapted to receive a battery power source, first and second electrical connections between the lighting control circuitry and the first and second power terminals, a third electrical connection between the second power terminal and the lighting control circuitry, and a switch adapted to selectively connect and disconnect the third electrical connection. The lighting control circuitry is adapted to operate the light source in response to a signal received over the third electrical connection in response to the switch. The first and second electrical connections are adapted to provide constant power to the lighting control circuitry while the battery power source is connected to the first and second power terminals regardless of operation of the switch.
Various gun sights (300) for firearms and related methods of use are provided. In one embodiment, the sight includes an apparatus adapted to be mounted at a rear end of a firearm (10) and arranged to occlude one eye of a user of the firearm and to generate an illuminated dot (192) that is disposed such that it is generally centered on the longitudinal axis (A) of the barrel of the firearm (10). The gun sight produces a collimated beam of light that creates an image of an illuminated dot by either a refractive method or a reflective method. In use, a dominant eye of the user is occluded by the sight (300) and the other eye of the user is focused on the target. The user then adjusts the position of the gun (10) relative to the target such that the user perceives the illuminated dot (192) of the sight (300) to be positioned on the target.
Various techniques are provided for implementing a lighting device (1100) with selectable output level switching. In one example, a lighting device includes a light source (1115), a controller (1220) adapted to provide one or more signals to control the operation of the light source, a power terminal adapted to receive a power source, and a tailcap assembly (1160). The tailcap assembly includes a tailcap (1190), a push button (1191), and a washer (1170) disposed in the tailcap. The washer includes at least one arm (1171) adapted to be pushed against a surface to selectively connect the controller to the power terminal in response to a manipulation of the tailcap assembly.
A metal core circuit board assembly includes a metal core circuit board (135) having a through hole (210) in an embodiment. A shaft (205) for a pin (150) is inserted in the through hole such that cap (200) of the pin abuts a foil layer on the circuit board (135). The shaft diameter is sufficiently smaller than the through hole diameter such that the shaft is electrically isolated from a metal core of the circuit board. The cap is undercut about the through hole to further isolate the pin from the non - electrically isolated portion of the metal core circuit board.
A blank firing adapter (120) includes a mount assembly operatively configured to be attached to a muzzle of a firearm. The blank firing adapter (120) also includes a main body (124) having an interior chamber (130). The blank firing adapter also includes an escape port (147) positioned longitudinally forward of the interior chamber and not in communication therewith. The blank firing adapter also includes a barrier (153) interposed between the escape port (147) and the interior chamber (130). The blank firing adapter also includes a projectile receiving area positioned longitudinally forward of the escape port and configured to slow down a projectile from the muzzle therethrough.
A locking system (22) for a firearm attachment (20). The locking system having a rotating lock ring (30) having a lock-and- release lever (50) rotatably mounted thereto. The lock-and-release lever having a lock engagement surface (64) optimally configured to forcefully engage a locking surface (42) located on the locking (30) when in a locked orientation. The locking ring having a nonconcentric engagement surface (45) that repositions in a radial direction when the locking ring (30) rotates and the nonconcentric engagement surface (45) is configured to engage the muzzle of a firearm for locking the muzzle attachment thereto. Said lever (50) rotates in a plane perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis (106) of the firearm attachment.
Various structures are provided that may be advantageously used in one or more illumination device designs. In one example, a lens is movable among a plurality of light sources to facilitate selection of which light source is used to provide light for the illumination device. In another example, electric power is provided only to the light source that is used to provide light for the illumination device. Rotation of a bezel of the light source can determine which light sources provides light for the light source and which light source receives electric power.
Various structures are provided that may be advantageously used in one or more flashlight designs. In one example, apertures may be provided in a flashlight body to facilitate attachment of the flashlight with various structures. In another example, a recess may be included in an external surface of a flashlight head to facilitate the attachment of appropriate insignia or structures to a flashlight in an efficient manner that need not interfere with a user's operation of the flashlight.
A rail clamp mount that may be quickly and easily firmly secured to a rail, such as a rail carried by a gun, and that may be quickly and easily released from the rail. A preferred embodiment comprises a mount base including a first rail-engaging surface; a generally U-shaped, somewhat elastic clamping member carried by the mount base and including two second rail-engaging surfaces at the ends of the legs of the U, and a third second rail-engaging surface at the end of the center section of the clamping member between the legs of the U, the second rail-engaging surfaces being opposed to and transversely spaced from the first rail-engaging surface; a cam mechanism mounting the clamping member to the mount base for imparting transverse movement to the clamping member when actuated; and an actuator for the cam mechanism including a throw handle.
A headgear light comprising a light body removably securable to a headgear. The preferred embodiment of the light includes a mount assembly including a docking base that is removably attachable to a side of a helmet or other headgear, and provides visible light, invisible light, and friend-or-foe light signals. The light body is compact for easy storage and handling, and can be quickly and easily installed on and removed from the headgear with one hand and without visual reference.
Apparatus and method for permitting a gun user to wirelessly control switching of a remotely disposed electrical appliance. The system utilizes a switchable radio-frequency transmitter device preferably configured as a handgrip adapted to be mounted to the gun, for controlling ON/OFF switching of a light beam generator which may also be adapted to be mounted to the gun.
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