Accessory module with integrated electronic devices
First Claim
1. An accessory module for use in an optical sighting system including an optical sighting device and a mounting interface, said optical sighting device having an outer surface and a mounting base, said mounting interface including an upper surface configured and arranged to receive the optical sighting device, the accessory module comprising:
- a body having a lower surface configured and arranged to be received in interferfitting mated relation with the upper surface of the mounting interface and an upper surface having a seat configured and arranged to receive the outer surface of the optical sighting device in interfitting mated relation; and
at least one accessory device contained within said body.
0 Assignments
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
An accessory module is installed between a weapon accessory (optical sighting device) and its corresponding mounting interface. The accessory module includes a body having a lower surface which is configured and arranged to mate with the corresponding upper surface of the mounting interface and an upper surface that includes a seat that is configured and arranged to conform to and receive the outer surface of the weapon accessory. The accessory module includes electronic accessories, such as for example, a flashlight configured to emit visible white light, colored light and/or infrared light. Further, the accessory module may include laser devices therein such as a laser sight, an infrared laser for night vision targeting, or a laser range finder device. The accessory module may also be configured to include a taser and/or a compact video camera.
47 Citations
11 Claims
-
1. An accessory module for use in an optical sighting system including an optical sighting device and a mounting interface, said optical sighting device having an outer surface and a mounting base, said mounting interface including an upper surface configured and arranged to receive the optical sighting device, the accessory module comprising:
-
a body having a lower surface configured and arranged to be received in interferfitting mated relation with the upper surface of the mounting interface and an upper surface having a seat configured and arranged to receive the outer surface of the optical sighting device in interfitting mated relation; and at least one accessory device contained within said body. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
-
Specification