CHARGER FOR FIREARM ELECTRONICS
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1. A system for charging a firearm accessory, comprising:
- a firearm;
the firearm accessory, wherein the accessory is mounted on or within the grip of the firearm; and
a charging device located within the magazine chamber of the firearm receiver.
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Abstract
Disclosed herein are apparatuses, systems, methods, and machine readable media for using a charging device for delivering electrical power to components of a firearm. The charging device may be shaped to resemble an ammunition magazine. This form facilitates a simple and secure connection to the firearm by repurposing magazine attachment mechanisms already present on or within the firearm. The charging device may be inserted into the firearm while it is not in use, providing power to the firearm'"'"'s electronics and/or batteries thereof. The charging unit is then removed, leaving the firearm mechanically unchanged and ready for normal operation and use.
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1. A system for charging a firearm accessory, comprising:
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a firearm; the firearm accessory, wherein the accessory is mounted on or within the grip of the firearm; and a charging device located within the magazine chamber of the firearm receiver. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method for charging a firearm accessory, comprising:
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at a firearm having a firearm accessory positioned proximal to the magazine chamber of the firearm, receiving a charging device into the magazine chamber of the firearm; at the firearm, automatically commencing charging the firearm accessory upon receipt of the charging device into the magazine chamber; at the firearm, each time a time interval has elapsed, providing a status message to a remote device, wherein the status message comprises an indication that the firearm accessory is charging or the firearm accessory is not charging; at the firearm, automatically halting charging of the firearm accessory when the firearm accessory is fully charged. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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