Patent application number | Description | Published |
20100180485 | RIFLE ACCESSORY RAIL, COMMUNICATION, AND POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM - POWER DISTRIBUTION - The present invention is related to weapons systems. In particular, the present invention is directed to accessory attachment systems for rifles and small arms weapons that enable attached accessory devices to draw power from a central power source and communicate with the user and/or other devices. The present invention embodies firearm systems comprising at least one mounting rail comprising at least one power connection, at least one power source, at least one rail accessory, wherein the at least one rail accessory receives electrical power from the power source. | 07-22-2010 |
20100192443 | RIFLE ACCESSORY RAIL, COMMUNICATION, AND POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM - COMMUNICATION - The present invention is related to weapons systems. In particular, the present invention is directed to accessory attachment systems for rifles and small arms weapons that enable attached accessory devices to draw power from a central power source and communicate with the user and/or other devices. | 08-05-2010 |
20100192444 | RIFLE ACCESSORY RAIL, COMMUNICATION, AND POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM - RAIL CONTACTS - The present invention is related to weapons systems. In particular, the present invention is directed to accessory attachment systems for rifles and small arms weapons that enable attached accessory devices to draw power from a central power source and communicate with the user and/or other devices. | 08-05-2010 |
20100192447 | RIFLE ACCESSORY RAIL, COMMUNICATION, AND POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM - The present invention is related to weapons systems. In particular, the present invention is directed to accessory attachment systems for rifles and small arms weapons that enable attached accessory devices to draw power from a central power source and communicate with the user and/or other devices. | 08-05-2010 |
20100218410 | ACCESSORY MOUNT FOR RIFLE ACCESSORY RAIL, COMMUNICATION, AND POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM - ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT - The present invention is related to weapons systems. In particular, the present invention is directed to accessory attachment systems for rifles and small arms weapons that enable attached accessory devices to draw power from a central power source and communicate with the user and/or other devices. The present invention embodies firearm systems comprising at least one mounting rail comprising at least one power connection, at least one power source, at least one rail accessory comprising a rail grabber or mount, wherein the at least one rail accessory receives electrical power from the power source. | 09-02-2010 |
20100275489 | RIFLE ACCESSORY RAIL, COMMUNICATION, AND POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM-BATTERY PACK - The present invention is related to weapons systems. In particular, the present invention is directed to accessory attachment systems for rifles and small arms weapons that enable attached accessory devices to draw power from a central power source and communicate with the user and/or other devices. | 11-04-2010 |
20100279544 | RUGGED LOW LIGHT REFLECTIVITY ELECTRICAL CONTACT - The Low Reflectivity Contact has a low coefficient of light reflection, is rugged with respect to harsh ambient environmental conditions, provides a low resistance electrical connection, and is adapted for use in quick-connect applications. Light reflectivity of the contact is minimized by the use of a conductive mesh that is used to implement the electrical contact. The weave density and wire diameter of the conductive mesh maximizes the attenuation of reflected light in the visible spectrum, yet maintains high electrical conductivity and a lack of sensitivity to contamination via the choice of materials used to implement the Low Reflectivity Contact. | 11-04-2010 |
20110061284 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING ELECTRICAL POWER TO ACCESSORIES MOUNTED ON THE POWERED RAIL OF A WEAPON - A firearm may have a plurality of power-consuming accessories that can be attached to the weapon. In order to reduce the weight of these power-consuming accessories, as well as the proliferation of their batteries, the Weapons Accessory Power Distribution System provides a common power source to power the power-consuming accessories attached to the weapon. One or more powered rails are provided on the handguard, which encircles the barrel of the weapon, to provide a point of mechanical and electrical interconnection for the power-consuming accessories to provide quick connect mounting and dismounting of the power-consuming accessory, absent the use of connectors with their tethering cables, which are susceptible to entanglement. The powered rail(s) are electrically interconnected with a power source, which typically is a battery mounted in the butt stock of the weapon. | 03-17-2011 |
20110264257 | CLOSED-LOOP CNC MACHINE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A closed-loop feedback system and method for performing a machining operation. A tool's operational properties are measured in real-time. The operating parameters of the machining process are adjusted in real-time based on the measured properties. | 10-27-2011 |
20110283585 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING ELECTRICAL POWER TO ACCESSORIES MOUNTED ON THE POWERED RAIL OF A WEAPON - A firearm may have a plurality of power-consuming accessories that can be attached to the weapon. In order to reduce the weight of these power-consuming accessories, as well as the proliferation of their batteries, the Weapon Accessory Power Distribution System provides a common power source to power the power-consuming accessories attached to the weapon. One or more powered rails are provided to provide a point of electrical interconnection for the power-consuming accessories, absent the use of connectors with their tethering cables, which are susceptible to entanglement. The powered rail(s) are electrically interconnected with a power source, which typically is a battery mounted in the butt stock of the weapon. | 11-24-2011 |
20120131837 | RAIL CONTACTS FOR ACCESSORIES MOUNTED ON THE POWERED RAIL OF A WEAPON - A firearm may have a plurality of power-consuming accessories that can be attached to the weapon. In order to reduce the weight of these power-consuming accessories, as well as the proliferation of their batteries, the Weapon Accessory Power Distribution System provides a common power source to power the power-consuming accessories attached to the weapon. One or more powered rails are provided to encircle the barrel of the weapon, to provide a point of mechanical and electrical interconnection for the power-consuming accessories to provide quick connect mounting and dismounting of the power-consuming accessory, absent the use of connectors with their tethering cables, which are susceptible to entanglement. The Weapon Accessory Rail Contacts provide the mechanism to electrically interconnect the power-consuming accessory with the powered rail. | 05-31-2012 |
20120143368 | CLOSED-LOOP CNC MACHINE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A closed-loop feedback system and method for performing a machining operation. A tool's operational properties are measured in real-time. The operating parameters of the machining process are adjusted in real-time based on the measured properties. | 06-07-2012 |
20120144714 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING ELECTRICAL POWER TO ACCESSORIES MOUNTED ON THE POWERED RAIL OF A WEAPON - A firearm may have a plurality of power-consuming accessories that can be attached to the weapon. In order to reduce the weight of these power-consuming accessories, as well as the proliferation of their batteries, the Weapons Accessory Power Distribution System provides a common power source to power the power-consuming accessories attached to the weapon. One or more powered rails are provided on the handguard, which encircles the barrel of the weapon, to provide a point of mechanical and electrical interconnection for the power-consuming accessories to provide quick connect mounting and dismounting of the power-consuming accessory, absent the use of connectors with their tethering cables, which are susceptible to entanglement. The powered rail(s) are electrically interconnected with a power source, which typically is a battery mounted in the butt stock of the weapon. | 06-14-2012 |
20120144716 | COMMUNICATION AND CONTROL OF ACCESSORIES MOUNTED ON THE POWERED RAIL OF A WEAPON - A firearm may have a plurality of power-consuming accessories that can be attached to the weapon. In order to reduce the weight of these power-consuming accessories, as well as the proliferation of their batteries, the Weapon Accessory Power Distribution System provides a common power source to power the power-consuming accessories attached to the weapon. One or more powered rails are provided on the handguard, which encircles the barrel of the weapon, to provide a point of mechanical and electrical interconnection for the power-consuming accessories to provide quick-connect mounting and dismounting of the power-consuming accessory, absent the use of connectors with their tethering cables, which are susceptible to entanglement. The Weapon Accessory Control System is provided to enable the user to control the activation of a power-consuming accessory as well as enable communications between the user and the accessory and among power-consuming accessories. | 06-14-2012 |
20120180363 | APPARATUS FOR MOUNTING ACCESSORIES ON THE ACCESSORY RAIL OF A WEAPON - The Accessory Mounting Apparatus uses a quick release clamp for mounting and securely attaching accessories to a dove-tail shaped accessory rail. This apparatus allows for quick assembling and disassembling of accessories and tactical equipment on a weapon accessory rail system. The Accessory Mounting Apparatus consists of a base, latching arm, and over-centered lever to apply clamping force, where the base of the clamping device is keyed to align with a dove-tail shaped rail and fix its location in the direction of the barrel. The latching arm is slid over the dovetail in the accessory rail and the over-centered lever is closed to clamp the device securely around the accessory rail, fixing it in all directions. | 07-19-2012 |
20130185978 | COMMUNICATION AND CONTROL OF ACCESSORIES MOUNTED ON THE POWERED RAIL OF A WEAPON - A firearm used in military applications may have a plurality of accessories that can be attached to the weapon, with each accessory having a need for electric power. In order to reduce the weight of these power-consuming accessories, as well as the proliferation of batteries used to power these power-consuming accessories, a Powered Rail provides a point of mechanical and electrical interconnection for the power-consuming accessories with a common power source. The Weapon Accessory Control System is provided to enable the user to control the activation of a power-consuming accessory as well as enable communications between the user and the power-consuming accessory and among power-consuming accessories. | 07-25-2013 |
20140068990 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING ELECTRICAL POWER TO ACCESSORIES MOUNTED ON THE POWERED RAIL OF A WEAPON - A firearm may have a plurality of power-consuming accessories that can be attached to the weapon. In order to reduce the weight of these power-consuming accessories, as well as the proliferation of their batteries, the Weapon Accessory Power Distribution System provides a common power source to power the power-consuming accessories attached to the weapon. One or more powered rails are provided to provide a point of electrical interconnection for the power-consuming accessories, absent the use of connectors with their tethering cables, which are susceptible to entanglement. The powered rail(s) are electrically interconnected with a power source, which typically is a battery mounted in the butt stock of the weapon. | 03-13-2014 |
20140263711 | COMBINED HEAD MASSAGER AND SPRAY HAIR WASHER - An apparatus is disclosed including: a brush member including a brush member input in fluid communication with plurality of hollow bristles; and an expandable member. In some embodiments, the expandable member includes an expandable member input configured to receive a pulsating fluid flow from a fluid supply source; and a conduit having that defines a fluid flow path from the expandable member input through the conduit to the brush member input. In some embodiments the expandable member is configured to expand and contract in response to the pulsating fluid flow to cause a reciprocating motion of the brush member. | 09-18-2014 |