Abstract

A firearm includes one or more rails to which accessories may be mounted. The rails provide a communication path over which data may be transferred between the accessories and a processor located in the rails or in the firearm. The processor may cause the data to be sent to another location and may receive other data from other locations to provide a network of intercommunicating firearms that may deployed in a battlefield environment.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41G 3/16 - Sighting devices adapted for indirect laying of fire
• F41G 3/06 - Aiming or laying means with rangefinder
• F41G 11/00 - WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING - Details of sighting or aiming apparatus; Accessories
• F41G 3/02 - Aiming or laying means using an independent line of sight
• F41G 9/00 - Systems for controlling missiles or projectiles, not provided for elsewhere

Abstract

A method, apparatus and system for networking accessories to a firearm or weapon wherein the accessories are powered from the rail and data is transferred between the accessories and the rail. In one embodiment, a weapon is provided, the weapon having: an upper receiver; a lower receiver; a powered accessory mounted to a rail of the upper receiver; and an apparatus for networking a microcontroller of the powered accessory to a microcontroller of the upper receiver and a microcontroller of the lower receiver, wherein the data is exclusively provided to the powered accessory from one of a plurality of coils located within the rail; and wherein the powered accessory further comprises a plurality of coils and the powered accessory is configured to determine when one of the plurality of coils of the powered accessory is adjacent to the one of the plurality of coils of the rail.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 19/00 - Firing or trigger mechanisms; Cocking mechanisms
• F41G 11/00 - WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING - Details of sighting or aiming apparatus; Accessories
• H02J 50/70 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving the reduction of electric, magnetic or electromagnetic leakage fields
• H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from ac mains by converters
• H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive loop type
• H02J 50/80 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving the exchange of data, concerning supply or distribution of electric power, between transmitting devices and receiving devices
• H02J 50/12 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling of the resonant type
• H02J 50/40 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using two or more transmitting or receiving devices
• H02J 5/00 - Circuit arrangements for transfer of electric power between ac networks and dc networks

Abstract

A networked battle system includes a communication network, a first rifle and a sensor pack attached to the rifle that includes a sensor for determining a bearing of the first rifle, a sensor for an accelerometer and a rate gyroscope. The system also includes a communication element coupled to the rifle allowing the sensor pack to provide sensor information to the communication network, a battle management system in communication with the first rifle through the communication network that receives the sensor information from the sensor pack updates a battle plan based on the sensor information to form an updated battle plan and a heads up display unit at least in operative communication with the communication network and the communication element and that displays the updated battle plan to a user.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
• F41A 35/00 - Accessories or details not otherwise provided for
• F41G 3/00 - Aiming or laying means
• F41G 3/14 - Indirect aiming means
• F41H 13/00 - Means of attack or defence not otherwise provided for
• G06Q 50/26 - Government or public services
• H04W 84/12 - WLAN [Wireless Local Area Networks]

Abstract

A networked battle system includes a communication network, a first rifle, and an accessory holding device coupled to the first rifle. The system further includes a sensor pack attached to the accessory holding device that includes a sensor for determining a bearing of the first rifle, a sensor for an accelerometer and a rate gyroscope, a communication element coupled to the rifle allowing the sensor pack to provide sensor information to the communication network and a battle management system in communication with the first rifle through the communication network that receives the sensor information from the sensor pack updates a battle plan based on the sensor information to form an updated battle plan.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• F41A 35/00 - Accessories or details not otherwise provided for
• G01D 21/02 - Measuring two or more variables by means not covered by a single other subclass
• H04W 4/04 - in a dedicated environment, e.g. buildings or vehicles
• H04W 84/12 - WLAN [Wireless Local Area Networks]

Abstract

A firearm includes one or more rails to which accessories may be mounted. The rails provide a communication path over which data may be transferred between the accessories and a processor located in the rails or in the firearm. The processor may cause the data to be sent to another location and may receive other data from other locations to provide a network of intercommunicating firearms that may deployed in a battlefield environment.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41G 3/26 - Teaching or practice apparatus for gun-aiming or gun-laying
• F41G 3/28 - Small-scale apparatus
• H04W 84/12 - WLAN [Wireless Local Area Networks]
• H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
• F41G 11/00 - WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING - Details of sighting or aiming apparatus; Accessories
• H04B 3/54 - Systems for transmission via power distribution lines
• H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive loop type
• H02J 5/00 - Circuit arrangements for transfer of electric power between ac networks and dc networks

Abstract

A networked battle system includes a communication network, a first rifle that includes at least one accessory coupled thereto that determines a bearing of the first rifle and a communication element allowing the at least one accessory to provide bearing information to the communication network. The system also includes a battle management system in communication with the first rifle through the communication network that receives the bearing information from the accessory and updates a battle plan based on the bearing information to form an updated battle plan.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41G 3/26 - Teaching or practice apparatus for gun-aiming or gun-laying
• F41G 3/28 - Small-scale apparatus
• H04W 84/12 - WLAN [Wireless Local Area Networks]
• F41G 3/02 - Aiming or laying means using an independent line of sight
• F41G 3/04 - Aiming or laying means for dispersing fire from a battery
• F41G 3/16 - Sighting devices adapted for indirect laying of fire
• F41G 11/00 - WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING - Details of sighting or aiming apparatus; Accessories
• F41G 9/00 - Systems for controlling missiles or projectiles, not provided for elsewhere

Abstract

A firearm includes one or more rails to which accessories may be mounted. The rails provide a communication path over which data may be transferred between the accessories and a processor located in the rails or in the firearm. The processor may cause the data to be sent to another location and may receive other data from other locations to provide a network of intercommunicating firearms that may deployed in a battlefield environment.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41C 27/00 - SMALLARMS, e.g. PISTOLS OR RIFLES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR - Details or attachments not otherwise provided for

Abstract

A firearm includes one or more rails to which accessories may be mounted. The rails provide a communication path over which data may be transferred between the accessories and a processor located in the rails or in the firearm. The processor may cause the data to be sent to another location and may receive other data from other locations to provide a network of intercommunicating firearms that may deployed in a battlefield environment.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41G 3/26 - Teaching or practice apparatus for gun-aiming or gun-laying
• F41G 3/28 - Small-scale apparatus
• H04W 4/30 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes
• F41A 19/00 - Firing or trigger mechanisms; Cocking mechanisms
• F41G 1/46 - Sighting devices for particular applications
• F41G 3/02 - Aiming or laying means using an independent line of sight
• F41G 3/04 - Aiming or laying means for dispersing fire from a battery
• F41G 3/06 - Aiming or laying means with rangefinder
• F41G 3/14 - Indirect aiming means
• F41G 3/16 - Sighting devices adapted for indirect laying of fire
• F41G 9/00 - Systems for controlling missiles or projectiles, not provided for elsewhere
• F41G 11/00 - WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING - Details of sighting or aiming apparatus; Accessories

Abstract

A firearm includes one or more rails to which accessories may be mounted. The rails provide a communication path over which data may be transferred between the accessories and a processor located in the rails or in the firearm. The processor may cause the data to be sent to another location and may receive other data from other locations to provide a network of intercommunicating firearms that may deployed in a battlefield environment.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 12/16 - Arrangements for providing special services to substations
• F41A 35/00 - Accessories or details not otherwise provided for
• F41G 3/00 - Aiming or laying means
• F41G 3/14 - Indirect aiming means
• F41H 13/00 - Means of attack or defence not otherwise provided for
• G06Q 50/26 - Government or public services

Abstract

A plurality of battlefield devices that communicate with a battle management system using a communications network to form a network of intercommunicating battlefield devices that may be deployed in a battlefield environment. Each battlefield device comprising one or more rails to which accessories may be mounted. The rails provide a communication path over which data may be transferred between the accessories and a processor located in the rails or in the battlefield device. The processor configured to cause the data to be sent to another location and to process other data received from other locations over said communications network.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 12/16 - Arrangements for providing special services to substations
• F41A 35/00 - Accessories or details not otherwise provided for
• F41G 3/00 - Aiming or laying means
• F41G 3/14 - Indirect aiming means
• F41H 13/00 - Means of attack or defence not otherwise provided for
• G06Q 50/26 - Government or public services
• H04W 84/12 - WLAN [Wireless Local Area Networks]
• H04W 88/02 - Terminal devices

Abstract

A method, apparatus and system for networking accessories to a firearm or weapon wherein the accessories are conductively powered from the rail and data is transferred between the accessories and the rail via conductive coupling. In one embodiment, a weapon is provided, the weapon having: an upper receiver; a lower receiver; a powered accessory mounted to a rail of the upper receiver; and an apparatus for conductively networking a microcontroller of the powered accessory to a microcontroller of the upper receiver and a microcontroller of the lower receiver, wherein the data is exclusively provided to the powered accessory from the rail.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 19/00 - Firing or trigger mechanisms; Cocking mechanisms
• F41C 27/00 - SMALLARMS, e.g. PISTOLS OR RIFLES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR - Details or attachments not otherwise provided for
• F41A 3/66 - Breech housings or frames; Receivers
• F41G 11/00 - WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING - Details of sighting or aiming apparatus; Accessories
• H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive loop type
• H04B 3/54 - Systems for transmission via power distribution lines
• H02J 5/00 - Circuit arrangements for transfer of electric power between ac networks and dc networks

Abstract

A method, apparatus and system for networking and powering accessories to a firearm or weapon wherein the accessories are conductively powered from the rail via at least one pin having a tungsten carbide surface and data is transferred between the accessories and the rail via conductive coupling using the at least one pin. In one embodiment, a weapon is provided, the weapon having: an upper receiver; a lower receiver, the upper receiver being removably mounted to the lower receiver; a powered accessory removably mounted to a rail of the upper receiver; and an apparatus for conductively networking a microcontroller of the powered accessory to a microcontroller of the upper receiver and a microcontroller of the lower receiver.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 19/00 - Firing or trigger mechanisms; Cocking mechanisms
• F41C 27/00 - SMALLARMS, e.g. PISTOLS OR RIFLES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR - Details or attachments not otherwise provided for
• F41G 11/00 - WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING - Details of sighting or aiming apparatus; Accessories

Abstract

An apparatus and method for providing power to an accessory on a firearm, the method including the steps of: detecting an accessory when attached to said firearm through actuation of a magnetic switch magnetically coupled to a magnet in the accessory via a pin located in the firearm and providing a power path with said accessory; and providing power to said accessory from a secondary source of power should power be required.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 19/00 - Firing or trigger mechanisms; Cocking mechanisms
• F41C 27/00 - SMALLARMS, e.g. PISTOLS OR RIFLES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR - Details or attachments not otherwise provided for
• F41G 11/00 - WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING - Details of sighting or aiming apparatus; Accessories

Abstract

A method, apparatus and system for networking accessories to a firearm or weapon wherein the accessories are inductively powered from the rail and data is transferred between the accessories and the rail via inductive coupling. In one embodiment, a weapon is provided, the weapon having: an upper receiver; a lower receiver; a powered accessory mounted to a rail of the upper receiver; and an apparatus for inductively networking a microcontroller of the powered accessory to a microcontroller of the upper receiver and a microcontroller of the lower receiver, wherein the data is exclusively provided to the powered accessory from one of a plurality of coils located within the rail; and wherein the powered accessory further comprises a plurality of coils and the powered accessory is configured to determine when one of the plurality of coils of the powered accessory is adjacent to the one of the plurality of coils of the rail.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 19/00 - Firing or trigger mechanisms; Cocking mechanisms
• F41G 11/00 - WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING - Details of sighting or aiming apparatus; Accessories
• H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive loop type
• H02J 5/00 - Circuit arrangements for transfer of electric power between ac networks and dc networks

Abstract

An electro-mechanical firearm trigger mechanism for controlling the rate of fire for a firearm in automatic firing mode. The controlling being achieved through the use of a solenoid directed by a computer processor. The computer processor being connected to multiple sensors to instruct the solenoid on a rate of fire or to disengage automatic fire if needed.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 19/59 - Electromechanical firing mechanisms, i.e. the mechanical striker element being propelled or released by electric means

Abstract

A method and system for an inductively powering rail on a firearm to power accessories such as: telescopic sights, tactical sights, laser sighting modules, and night vision scopes. This is achieved by having primary and secondary electromagnets (U-Cores) on both the inductively powering rail and the accessory. Once the electromagnets are in contact, the accessory is able to obtain power through induction via the inductively powering rail. Accessories may be attached to various fixture points on the inductively powering rail and are detected by the firearm when attached and detached. When attached, power and data communications may flow between the accessory and a master CPU located on the firearm. Accessories that are attached to the inductively powering rail and have rechargeable power systems may be recharged via the inductive power rail. Further, accessories that have power that is not needed may be transferred to other accessories.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 19/00 - Firing or trigger mechanisms; Cocking mechanisms
• F41C 27/00 - SMALLARMS, e.g. PISTOLS OR RIFLES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR - Details or attachments not otherwise provided for
• F41G 11/00 - WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING - Details of sighting or aiming apparatus; Accessories

Abstract

There is provided a flash suppressor for use with a firearm to attenuate muzzle flash. The flash suppressor can be used in conjunction with attachments, and provides mounting and alignment means therefore. In an embodiment, the flash suppressor comprises: a generally cylindrical body having a longitudinal axis, a muzzle end, and an exit end; a passage extending through the body and along the longitudinal axis; and a set of apertures. The passage includes: a mount portion for mounting the flash suppressor to the firearm muzzle; a transition portion; an intermediate portion; and a truncated conical portion having a diameter that increases toward the exit end. The transition portion joins the mount portion and the intermediate portion, and the intermediate portion joins the transition portion and the truncated conical portion. The apertures extend through the body of the flash suppressor and into the truncated conical portion, and channel propellant gases.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 21/34 - Flash dampers

Abstract

A firearm attachable bullet trap for use on a gas operated firearm having a compensator attached to the barrel. The bullet trap captures bullets from live rounds and provides an visual and tactile indication of live rounds having been fired. The bullet trap is designed for the shooting of blank rounds, but is adapted to handle live rounds having a bullet in a semi-automatic or automatic firearm.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 21/00 - Barrels or gun tubes; Muzzle attachments; Barrel mounting means

Abstract

A launcher which can be readily converted for use by either a right-handed or left-handed shot. The launcher has a receiver with upper and lower extensions extending forwardly from the receiver body. A barrel is pivotally mounted near forward portions of the extensions, in one of two positions, such that in one position it is pivotable from a home position aligned with the receiver and the extensions between the two extensions, to a load position with the breech of the barrel to the left, and such that in the other position it is pivotable from the home position, to a load position with the breech to the right. One way of accomplishing this is with a barrel support bracket to which the barrel is pivotally mounted, with the barrel support bracket being secured at or near the front of the receiver extensions, and being rotatable between two positions, each corresponding to a different swing direction for the barrel.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 9/45 - Loading arrangements, i.e. for bringing the ammunition into the firing position the cartridge chamber or the barrel as a whole being tiltable between a loading and a firing position
• F41C 27/06 - Adaptations of smallarms for firing grenades, e.g. rifle grenades, or for firing riot-control ammunition; Barrel attachments therefor