RUGGED LOW LIGHT REFLECTIVITY ELECTRICAL CONTACT
First Claim
1. A Low Reflectivity Contact that provides minimal reflection of incident visible light, for use with a handguard which mechanically supports one or more power-consuming accessories, which are powered by a power source for providing a supply of electrical power for use by said one or more power-consuming accessories, comprising:
- powered rail, attached to said handguard and electrically interconnected with said power source, for providing a source of electrical power to said one or more power-consuming accessories attached to said handguard; and
wherein said powered rail comprises an insulative backplane which has formed thereon at least one Low Reflectivity Contact for presenting a point of connection to said power source for said one or more power-consuming accessories, said Low Reflectivity Contact comprising;
mesh grid attached to said backplane and electrically connected to said power source for contacting a corresponding conductive element on said at least one power-consuming accessory for enabling conduction of at least one of power and electrical signals therebetween.
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Abstract
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.
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22 Claims
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1. A Low Reflectivity Contact that provides minimal reflection of incident visible light, for use with a handguard which mechanically supports one or more power-consuming accessories, which are powered by a power source for providing a supply of electrical power for use by said one or more power-consuming accessories, comprising:
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powered rail, attached to said handguard and electrically interconnected with said power source, for providing a source of electrical power to said one or more power-consuming accessories attached to said handguard; and wherein said powered rail comprises an insulative backplane which has formed thereon at least one Low Reflectivity Contact for presenting a point of connection to said power source for said one or more power-consuming accessories, said Low Reflectivity Contact comprising; mesh grid attached to said backplane and electrically connected to said power source for contacting a corresponding conductive element on said at least one power-consuming accessory for enabling conduction of at least one of power and electrical signals therebetween. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A Low Reflectivity Contact for providing a supply of electrical power for use by one or more power-consuming accessories which are powered by a power source, comprising:
an insulative backplane which has formed thereon at least one Low Reflectivity Contact for presenting a point of connection to said power source for said one or more power-consuming accessories, said Low Reflectivity Contact comprising; mesh grid, attached to said backplane and electrically connected to said power source for contacting a corresponding conductive element on said at least one power-consuming accessory for enabling conduction of at least one of power and electrical signals therebetween, constructed of a conductive material and containing a plurality of apertures formed in the surface thereof, which electrically contacts said conductive element on said power-consuming accessory and which enables a portion of incident light to pass through said apertures in said planar surface substantially absent reflection off said backplane and back out through said apertures. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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