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Weapon control device

US8464459B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 9, 2012
Grant dateJun 18, 2013
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 9, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF41A17/063
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A weapon control device is provided and is coupled within a weapon for controlling accessories and auxiliary components. The weapon control device includes a processor and a connector operably engaging a selector switch of a weapon. The processor receives a signal from the connector in response to movement of the selector switch. The weapon control device further includes one of a transmitter and a transceiver, wherein one of the transmitter and transceiver send a signal in response to the processor receiving a signal from the connector. The weapon control device further includes a weapon accessory, wherein the weapon accessory is activated in response to the signal sent by one of the transmitter and transceiver.

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