Pistol mounted light and operation thereof
US9488439B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 17, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF21Y2115/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A novel flashlight assembly that includes an interface integrated into the housing thereof to facilitate mounting of the flashlight to the interface positioned ahead of the trigger on a modern firearm. Generally, the outer body of the flashlight includes a head mounted to a flashlight body at one end and at least one paddle switch extending outwardly at the other end of the body. Preferably the paddle switch extends at least partially beyond a trigger guard on the firearm when the flashlight is mounted to the accessory interface on the firearm. Further, the flashlight includes protrusions extending from the side of the body for interfacing the flashlight with the accessory interface on the firearm.
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