A flashlight assembly includes an elongated housing, a light assembly received within the front of the housing, a battery door assembly at the rear of the housing, a latch assembly on the top of the housing and a clamp assembly also on the top of the housing. Paddle switches for operating the flashlight are integrated into the battery door assembly at the rear of the housing. The battery door assembly is both slidable and rotatable relative to the main housing.
A flashlight assembly includes an elongated housing, a light assembly received within the front of the housing, a battery door assembly at the rear of the housing, a latch assembly on the top of the housing and a clamp assembly also on the top of the housing. Paddle switches for operating the flashlight are integrated into the battery door assembly at the rear of the housing. The battery door assembly is both slidable and rotatable relative to the main housing.
A modular dovetail rail clamping assembly includes a body having a fixed clamp component. A movable clamp component opposes the fixed clamp. A threaded clamping fastener extends through the movable clamp component and into the body to draw the movable clamp component into engagement with the body. A removable, reversible crossbar extends transversely across the body between the fixed clamp component and the movable clamp component in a spline channel. The crossbar has both a universal rail side and a MIL-STD 1913 rail side.
An electronic weapon accessory system includes an electronic weapon accessory, such as a light, and a detachable mount with an integrated control switch. The electronic weapon accessory includes an electronic component, such as an LED, and a power source disposed within a housing. The electronic component and the battery are electrically connected with a circuit having electrical contacts exposed on an outer surface of the housing. The mount has a body with a clamp structure, a dome switch disposed on an outer surface of the mount body and a circuit having electrical contacts exposed on the outer surface of the mount body. Fasteners removably secure the mount body and accessory housing in assembled relation. When the electronic weapon accessory and mount are assembled, the accessory electrical contacts physically and electrically engaging the mount electrical contacts to complete an electronic control circuit and provide integrated control and operation of the electronic accessory.
The present disclosure generally relates to lights and flashlights, and more specifically to a handheld flashlight which has at least two LED light sources and the ability to change between the light sources by twisting the head portion of the flashlight.
F21L 4/02 - Dispositifs d'éclairage électriques avec des accumulateurs ou des piles électriques incorporés caractérisés par la présence de plusieurs sources lumineuses
F21L 4/04 - Dispositifs d'éclairage électriques avec des accumulateurs ou des piles électriques incorporés caractérisés en ce qu'une partie du boîtier de la source lumineuse est fixée de façon réglable sur le reste du dispositif
A flashlight assembly includes a body having a head portion at one end and an opposing tapered tail portion and a clamping assembly on a bottom side of the body. The tail portion of the body tapers rearwardly towards a tail end thereof and downwardly from an upper side towards the bottom side, such that the tail end of the tail portion merges with the bottom side of the body and forms an inclined contoured surface extending from the bottom side to the top side. A contoured switch is mounted within the inclined angled surface of the tapered tail portion, and includes a safety bail pivotably movable to selectively mechanically impede operation of the switch.
F21V 23/04 - Agencement des éléments du circuit électrique dans ou sur les dispositifs d’éclairage les éléments étant des interrupteurs
F21L 4/00 - Dispositifs d'éclairage électriques avec des accumulateurs ou des piles électriques incorporés
F41G 1/35 - Appareils de visée de nuit, p.ex. luminescents combinés à une source lumineuse, p.ex. projecteur pour éclairer la cible
F41G 11/00 - APPAREILS DE VISÉE; POINTAGE - Parties constitutives des appareils de pointage ou de visée; Accessoires
H05B 45/50 - Circuits pour faire fonctionner des diodes électroluminescentes [LED] sensibles à la vie des LED; Circuits de protection
H05B 47/16 - Commande de la source lumineuse par des moyens de minutage
H05B 45/325 - Modulation de la largeur des impulsions [PWM]
H05B 45/357 - Circuits de commande spécialement adaptés aux sources lumineuses LED rétro-compatibles
H05B 45/56 - Circuits pour faire fonctionner des diodes électroluminescentes [LED] sensibles à la vie des LED; Circuits de protection impliquant des mesures pour empêcher une température anormale des LED
H05B 45/18 - Commande de l'intensité de la lumière à l'aide d'un retour de température
A flashlight assembly includes an elongated flashlight body having a fixed clamp component. A movable clamp component opposes the fixed clamp. A threaded clamping fastener extends through the movable clamp component and into the body to draw the movable clamp component into engagement with the body. A removable, reversible crossbar extends transversely across the body between the fixed clamp component and the movable clamp component in a spline channel. The crossbar has both a universal rail side and a MIL-STD 1913 rail side.
A flashlight assembly includes an elongated housing, a light assembly received within the front of the housing, a battery door assembly at the rear of the housing, a latch assembly on the top of the housing and a clamp assembly also on the top of the housing. Paddle switches for operating the flashlight are integrated into the battery door assembly at the rear of the housing. The battery door assembly is both slidable and rotatable relative to the main housing.
A flashlight assembly includes an elongated housing, a light assembly received within the front of the housing, a battery door assembly at the rear of the housing, a latch assembly on the top of the housing and a clamp assembly also on the top of the housing. Paddle switches for operating the flashlight are integrated into the battery door assembly at the rear of the housing. The battery door assembly is both slidable and rotatable relative to the main housing.
The present disclosure generally relates to lights and flashlights, and more specifically to a handheld flashlight which has at least two LED hght sources and the ability to change between the light sources by twisting the head portion of the flashlight.
F21L 4/02 - Dispositifs d'éclairage électriques avec des accumulateurs ou des piles électriques incorporés caractérisés par la présence de plusieurs sources lumineuses
The present disclosure generally relates to lights and flashlights, and more specifically to a handheld flashlight which has at least two LED light sources and the ability to change between the light sources by twisting the head portion of the flashlight.
F21L 4/02 - Dispositifs d'éclairage électriques avec des accumulateurs ou des piles électriques incorporés caractérisés par la présence de plusieurs sources lumineuses
F21L 4/04 - Dispositifs d'éclairage électriques avec des accumulateurs ou des piles électriques incorporés caractérisés en ce qu'une partie du boîtier de la source lumineuse est fixée de façon réglable sur le reste du dispositif
A flashlight for use with a pistol, the pistol having a trigger guard and a mounting rail. The flashlight includes an elongated housing having a spring arm clamping mechanism for mounting to the mounting rail, a light source at one end thereof, and paddle switches at an opposing end.
F21W 131/40 - Utilisation ou application des dispositifs ou des systèmes d'éclairage, non prévues dans les groupes Éclairage pour un usage industriel, commercial, récréatif ou militaire
An electronic weapon accessory system includes an electronic weapon accessory, such as a light, and a detachable mount with an integrated control switch. The electronic weapon accessory includes an electronic component, such as an LED, and a power source disposed within a housing. The electronic component and the battery are electrically connected with a circuit having electrical contacts exposed on an outer surface of the housing. The mount has an angled body with a clamp structure, a dome switch disposed on an outer surface of the mount body and a circuit having electrical contacts exposed on the outer surface of the mount body. Fasteners removably secure the mount body and accessory housing in assembled relation.
A modular dovetail rail clamping assembly includes a body having a fixed clamp component. A movable clamp component opposes the fixed clamp. A threaded clamping fastener extends through the movable clamp component and into the body to draw the movable clamp component into engagement with the body. A removable, reversible crossbar extends transversely across the body between the fixed clamp component and the movable clamp component in a spline channel. The crossbar has both a universal rail side and a MIL-STD 1913 rail side.
A flashlight assembly includes a body having a head portion at one end and an opposing tapered tail portion and a clamping assembly on a bottom side of the body. The tail portion of the body tapers rearwardly towards a tail end thereof and downwardly from an upper side towards the bottom side, such that the tail end of the tail portion merges with the bottom side of the body and forms an inclined contoured surface extending from the bottom side to the top side. A contoured switch is mounted within the inclined angled surface of the tapered tail portion, and includes a safety bail pivotably movable to selectively mechanically impede operation of the switch.
An electronic weapon accessory system (10) includes an electronic weapon accessory (12), such as a light, and a detachable mount (14) with an integrated control switch (34). The electronic weapon accessory includes an electronic component, such as an LED (18), and a power source (20) disposed within a housing (22). The electronic component and the battery are electrically connected with a circuit (26) having electrical contacts (28) exposed on an outer surface of the housing. The mount has a body (30) with a clamp structure (32), a switch (34) and a circuit (36) having electrical contacts (38) exposed on the outer surface of the mount body. When the electronic weapon accessory and mount are assembled, the accessory electrical contacts physically and electrically engaging the mount electrical contacts to complete an electronic control circuit and provide integrated control of the electronic accessory.
An electronic weapon accessory system includes an electronic weapon accessory, such as a light, and a detachable mount with an integrated control switch. The electronic weapon accessory includes an electronic component, such as an LED, and a power source disposed within a housing. The electronic component and the battery are electrically connected with a circuit having electrical contacts exposed on an outer surface of the housing. The mount has a body with a clamp structure, a dome switch disposed on an outer surface of the mount body and a circuit having electrical contacts exposed on the outer surface of the mount body. Fasteners removably secure the mount body and accessory housing in assembled relation. When the electronic weapon accessory and mount are assembled, the accessory electrical contacts physically and electrically engaging the mount electrical contacts to complete an electronic control circuit and provide integrated control and operation of the electronic accessory.
A flashlight assembly includes a body having a head portion at one end and an opposing tapered tail portion and a clamping assembly on a bottom side of the body. The tail portion of the body tapers rearwardly towards a tail end thereof and downwardly from an upper side towards the bottom side, such that the tail end of the tail portion merges with the bottom side of the body and forms an inclined angled surface extending from the bottom side to the top side. A switch is mounted within the inclined angled surface of the tapered tail portion, and includes a safety bail pivotably movable to selectively mechanically impede operation of the switch.
A modular dovetail rail clamping assembly includes a polymer body and a metal fixed clamp component. A threaded fastener extends through the body and into the fixed clamp component to draw the fixed clamp component into engagement with the body. The fixed clamp component and the body have mating longitudinal ridge and groove structures which rigidly fix alignment of the fixed clamp component relative to the body when assembled. A metal movable clamp component opposes the fixed clamp. A threaded clamping fastener extends through the movable clamp component and the body, and is received into the fixed clamp component to draw the movable clamp component into engagement with the body. A removable, reversible crossbar extends transversely across the body between the fixed clamp component and the movable clamp component.
An electronic weapon accessory system includes an electronic weapon accessory, such as a light, and a detachable mount with an integrated control switch. The electronic weapon accessory includes an electronic component, such as an LED, and a power source disposed within a housing. The electronic component and the battery are electrically connected with a circuit having electrical contacts exposed on an outer surface of the housing. The mount has a body with a clamp structure, a dome switch disposed on an outer surface of the mount body and a circuit having electrical contacts exposed on the outer surface of the mount body. Fasteners removably secure the mount body and accessory housing in assembled relation. When the electronic weapon accessory and mount are assembled, the accessory electrical contacts physically and electrically engaging the mount electrical contacts to complete an electronic control circuit and provide integrated control and operation of the electronic accessory.
A flashlight assembly operates with a thermal optimization circuit which automatically, over time, reduces the duty cycle of the control circuit to reduce the temperature of the LED junction, improve LED performance and increase battery life.
A modular dovetail rail clamping assembly includes a polymer body and a metal fixed clamp component. A threaded fastener extends through the body and into the fixed clamp component to draw the fixed clamp component into engagement with the body. The fixed clamp component and the body have mating longitudinal ridge and groove structures which rigidly fix alignment of the fixed clamp component relative to the body when assembled. A metal movable clamp component opposes the fixed clamp. A threaded clamping fastener extends through the movable clamp component and the body, and is received into the fixed clamp component to draw the movable clamp component into engagement with the body. A removable, reversible crossbar extends transversely across the body between the fixed clamp component and the movable clamp component.
A flashlight for use with a pistol, the pistol having a trigger guard and a mounting rail. The flashlight includes an elongated housing having a spring arm clamping mechanism for mounting to the mounting rail, a light source at one end thereof, and paddle switches at an opposing end.
F21W 131/40 - Utilisation ou application des dispositifs ou des systèmes d'éclairage, non prévues dans les groupes Éclairage pour un usage industriel, commercial, récréatif ou militaire
A modular dovetail rail clamping assembly includes a polymer body and a metal fixed clamp component. A threaded fastener extends through the body and into the fixed clamp component to draw the fixed clamp component into engagement with the body. The fixed clamp component and the body have mating longitudinal ridge and groove structures which rigidly fix alignment of the fixed clamp component relative to the body when assembled. A metal movable clamp component opposes the fixed clamp. A threaded clamping fastener extends through the movable clamp component and the body, and is received into the fixed clamp component to draw the movable clamp component into engagement with the body. A removable, reversible crossbar extends transversely across the body between the fixed clamp component and the movable clamp component.
An electronic weapon accessory system includes an electronic weapon accessory, such as a light, and a detachable mount with integrated controls. The electronic weapon accessory includes an electronic component, such as an LED, and a power source disposed within a housing. The electronic component and the battery are electrically connected with a circuit having electrical contacts exposed on an outer surface of the housing. The mount has a body with a clamp structure, a switch disposed on an outer surface of the mount body and a circuit having electrical contacts exposed on the outer surface of the mount body. Fasteners removably secure the mount body and accessory housing in assembled relation. When the electronic weapon accessory and mount are assembled, the accessory electrical contacts physically and electrically engaging the mount electrical contacts to complete an electronic control circuit and provide integrated control and operation of the electronic accessory.
A flashlight for use with a pistol, the pistol having a trigger guard and a mounting rail. The flashlight includes an elongated housing having a clamping mechanism for mounting to the mounting rail, a light source at one end thereof, and paddle switches at an opposing end.
F21W 131/40 - Utilisation ou application des dispositifs ou des systèmes d'éclairage, non prévues dans les groupes Éclairage pour un usage industriel, commercial, récréatif ou militaire
A flashlight assembly includes a bistable safety bail to prevent inadvertent depression of an operational push button switch. The flashlight assembly further includes a bistable pivoting mode selection lever which controls operational modes of the flashlight. Further, the flashlight operates with a thermal optimization circuit which automatically, over time, reduces the duty cycle of the control circuit to reduce the temperature of the LED junction, improve LED performance and increase battery life.
A flashlight for use with a pistol, the pistol having a trigger guard and a mounting rail. The flashlight includes an elongated housing having a white light source and an IR light source at one end thereof, and paddle switches at an opposing end. A selector switch is operable for controlling an operational mode of said flashlight wherein first and second color indicator lights correspond to the white and IR lights sources. The first and second color indicators are operable for visually indicating the current operating mode of the flashlight.
A novel flashlight assembly that includes an interface integrated into the housing thereof to facilitate mounting of the flashlight to the dovetail rail on a modern combat weapon. The outer body of the flashlight includes a head mounted to a flashlight body at one end and a tapered tail extending outwardly at the other end of the body. Further, the flashlight includes a clamping interface that is a seamless and integrated feature of the outer housing of the flashlight itself for interfacing the flashlight with a firearm. The operational modes of the flashlight are controlled by a single push button and a selector switch. To facilitate a highly compact design the flashlight employs two circuitry arrangements positioned remote from one another and in communication with one another via a single conductive trace to operate at a first signal frequency or a second signal frequency.
A novel flashlight assembly that includes an interface integrated into the housing thereof to facilitate mounting of the flashlight to the interface positioned ahead of the trigger on a modern firearm. Generally, the outer body of the flashlight includes a head mounted to a flashlight body at one end and at least one paddle switch extending outwardly at the other end of the body. Preferably the paddle switch extends at least partially beyond a trigger guard on the firearm when the flashlight is mounted to the accessory interface on the firearm. Further, the flashlight includes protrusions extending from the side of the body for interfacing the flashlight with the accessory interface on the firearm.
F41G 1/35 - Appareils de visée de nuit, p.ex. luminescents combinés à une source lumineuse, p.ex. projecteur pour éclairer la cible
F21V 23/04 - Agencement des éléments du circuit électrique dans ou sur les dispositifs d’éclairage les éléments étant des interrupteurs
F41G 11/00 - APPAREILS DE VISÉE; POINTAGE - Parties constitutives des appareils de pointage ou de visée; Accessoires
F21W 131/40 - Utilisation ou application des dispositifs ou des systèmes d'éclairage, non prévues dans les groupes Éclairage pour un usage industriel, commercial, récréatif ou militaire
(1) Flashlights.
(2) Mounting systems comprised of, namely, rings, bases, mounts, brackets and fasteners, for use in attaching optical lens sights, holographic lens sights, laser sights, night vision devices in the nature of infrared detectors, invisible light projectors, visible light projectors and scopes to weapon platforms.
A novel flashlight assembly that includes an interface integrated into the housing thereof to facilitate mounting of the flashlight to the interface positioned ahead of the trigger on a modern firearm. Generally, the outer body of the flashlight includes a head mounted to a flashlight body at one end and at least one paddle switch extending outwardly at the other end of the body. Preferably the paddle switch extends at least partially beyond a trigger guard on the firearm when the flashlight is mounted to the accessory interface on the firearm. Further, the flashlight includes protrusions extending from the side of the body for interfacing the flashlight with the accessory interface on the firearm.
A novel flashlight assembly that includes an interface integrated into the housing thereof to facilitate mounting of the flashlight to the dovetail rail on a modern combat weapon. The outer body of the flashlight includes a head mounted to a flashlight body at one end and a tapered tail extending outwardly at the other end of the body. Further, the flashlight includes a clamping interface that is a seamless and integrated feature of the outer housing of the flashlight itself for interfacing the flashlight with a firearm. The operational modes of the flashlight are controlled by a single push button and a selector switch. To facilitate a highly compact design the flashlight employs two circuitry arrangements positioned remote from one another and in communication with one another via a single conductive trace to operate at a first signal frequency or a second signal frequency.
F21L 4/02 - Dispositifs d'éclairage électriques avec des accumulateurs ou des piles électriques incorporés caractérisés par la présence de plusieurs sources lumineuses
A novel flashlight assembly that includes an interface integrated into the housing thereof to facilitate mounting of the flashlight to the dovetail rail on a modern combat weapon. The outer body of the flashlight includes a head mounted to a flashlight body at one end and a tapered tail extending outwardly at the other end of the body. Further, the flashlight includes a clamping interface that is a seamless and integrated feature of the outer housing of the flashlight itself for interfacing the flashlight with a firearm. The operational modes of the flashlight are controlled by a single push button and a selector switch. To facilitate a highly compact design the flashlight employs two circuitry arrangements positioned remote from one another and in communication with one another via a single conductive trace to operate at a first signal frequency or a second signal frequency.
Flashlights. Mounting systems comprised of, namely, rings, bases, mounts, brackets and fasteners, for use in attaching optical lens sights, holographic lens sights, laser sights, night vision devices in the nature of infrared detectors, invisible light projectors, visable light projectors and scopes to weapon platforms.
Mounting systems comprised of, namely, [ rings, bases, ] mounts, brackets and fasteners, for use in attaching [ optical lens sights, holographic lens sights, laser sights, night vision devices in the nature of infrared detectors,] invisible light projectors, visible light projectors and scopes to weapon platforms
A modular flashlight assembly is provided that includes an integrated interface to facilitate mounting of the flashlight to a variety of different equipment. The flashlight mounting system includes a pattern of engagement surfaces on an exterior surface of the flashlight housing and a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket is configured to be mounted onto the desired substrate and includes clamping members that releasably engage the engagement surfaces on the flashlight housing. In this manner, the engagement surfaces on the flashlight housing provide a surface by which the flashlight can be clamped without the need for a band that extends entirely around the barrel of the flashlight. Further, by releasably clamping the flashlight into a modular system, the flashlight can easily mounted onto any variety of different modular interface systems such as the interface rail that is integrated onto modern type firearms.
An aperture mechanism (10) that utilizes translucent, transparent or colored blades (12) to modify the output beam (22) of a lighting device is provided. A conventional aperture mechanism (10) having replacement blades (12) formed of a diffusion screen provides a control assembly that, when placed in front of the output beam (22) of a lighting device, allows the user to selectively control the beam between a spot (22) and a flood (22a) pattern. Further, the blades (12) may be formed of translucent or transparent colored filter material to alter the color of the output beam (22). The aperture mechanism (10) may be incorporated into compact lighting devices such as flashlights (20), architectural lighting devices (32) or other accessories for use in conjunction with these lighting devices.
An improved miniature flashlight construction including a housing that is formed to include an upper shell (12) and a lower shell (14) . An interior module (16) is positioned within the housing and includes a circuit board (18) , control circuitry (20) , a switch contact (22) and a modular socket (24) into which a light emitting diode (LED) (26) is received. A flexible actuator element (28) is formed within the upper shell (12) of the housing disposed adjacent the switch contact (22) on the interior module (16) for engaging the switch contact (22) when the actuator (28) is depressed. By providing a socket (24) for receiving the LED (26) , the interior module (16) can be formed as a single modular part for use in a miniature flashlight having any colored LED (26) . Further, the interior module (16) may include storage memory for storing operation instructions making the flashlight multifunctional.
A lighting assembly that incorporates a high brightness LED in a compact assembly that is sealed and sufficiently durable for a continuous operational range of between 350 feet below sea level and 35,000 feet above sea level. Further, the flashlight of the present invention includes a novel modular interface arrangement that allows the flashlight to be interfaced with a variety of different equipment or reconfigured in order to facilitate use for different functionality such as a marker light, a runway indicator light or a weapon mounted light.
