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Switch configuration for a tactical illuminator

US7264369B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 17, 2005
Grant dateSep 4, 2007
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Expiry dateJan 18, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H9/06
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A tactical illuminator has a first switch for providing a lesser amount of visible light on an area of interest than a second switch. The first switch being in close proximity to the second switch to allow an operator to quickly and easily move his finger or thumb from the first switch to the second switch when a need for greater light is encountered. A tactical illuminator has a rotatable switch moveable from a first position that provides a lower level of light output to a second position that provides a greater level of light output. The operator actuating the switch by sliding his finger or thumb parallel to a longitudinal axis of a weapon barrel.

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