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Rifle accessory rail, communication, and power transfer system—rail contacts

US8448368B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 19, 2010
Grant dateMay 28, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 1, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF41G11/003
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is related to weapons systems. In particular, the present invention is directed to accessory attachment systems for rifles and small arms weapons that enable attached accessory devices to draw power from a central power source and communicate with the user and/or other devices.

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