Power rail system
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1. A system for providing power to a firearm accessory, the system comprising:
- a plurality of rails attached to a firearm, at least two of the plurality of rails being configured to provide power to the firearm accessory and comprising a positive lead and a ground lead for providing a voltage to the firearm accessory, at least one of the plurality of rails comprising two or more rail sections assembled together to form the at least one of the plurality of rails; and
a power supply electrically connected to the plurality of rails, wherein the power supply provides the voltage to the positive lead of each of the at least two of the plurality of rails, wherein the voltage comprises a plurality of voltages, and wherein at least two of the plurality of voltages are different.
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Abstract
A power supply system for a firearm including a plurality of leads disposed in a rail for providing power to an electric firearm accessory attached thereto and an electric firearm accessory including connectors for electrically connecting to leads disposed in a rail on which the accessory is mounted.
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1. A system for providing power to a firearm accessory, the system comprising:
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a plurality of rails attached to a firearm, at least two of the plurality of rails being configured to provide power to the firearm accessory and comprising a positive lead and a ground lead for providing a voltage to the firearm accessory, at least one of the plurality of rails comprising two or more rail sections assembled together to form the at least one of the plurality of rails; and a power supply electrically connected to the plurality of rails, wherein the power supply provides the voltage to the positive lead of each of the at least two of the plurality of rails, wherein the voltage comprises a plurality of voltages, and wherein at least two of the plurality of voltages are different. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A powered rail assembly comprising:
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a plurality of firearm accessory rails connected to a firearm, each of the plurality of firearm accessory rails comprising a positive lead and a ground lead for creating an electrical circuit between the firearm accessory rail and a firearm accessory, at least one of the plurality of rails comprising two or more rail sections assembled together to form the at least one of the plurality of rails; a forearm support containing a battery electrically connected to the electrical circuit, the battery being configured to power the electrical accessory via the firearm accessory rail, wherein at least one of the plurality of firearm accessory rails is configured to provide a voltage to the firearm accessory, the voltage being provided by the battery wherein the voltage comprises a plurality of voltages, and wherein at least two of the plurality of voltages are not equivalent to each other. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9)
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10. A system for providing power to a firearm accessory connected to a firearm, the system comprising:
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a plurality of rails attached to a forearm grip of the firearm, each of at least two of the plurality of rails being configured to provide power to the firearm accessory and comprising a positive lead and a ground lead for providing a voltage at each of the at least two of the plurality of rails, wherein the voltage comprises a plurality of voltages, and wherein at least two of the plurality of voltages are not equivalent to each other, and wherein at least one of the plurality of rails comprises two or more rail sections assembled together to form the at least one of the plurality of rails; a forearm support connected to the forearm grip of the firearm, the forearm support comprising electrical contacts and being configured for use in supporting the firearm; and a power supply electrically connected to the plurality of rails, the power supply comprising a battery disposed within the forearm support connected to the forearm grip of the firearm, the power supply providing one or more of the plurality of voltages to the at least two of the plurality of rails. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13)
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