Mounting rail assembly for firearms
US8413362B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 16, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41C27/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mounting rail assembly is provided for firearms, wherein the assembly includes a mounting rail, an electrical input contact, an electrical output contact and an embedded conductor electrically connecting the input contact and the output contact. Control circuitry can be embedded within the mounting rail to provide for data and power transmission at the electrical contacts. The mounting rail assembly can be integrated into a firearm, or can include a receptor channel for cooperatively engaging an existing mounting rail of the firearm.
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