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Rapid activation system for a laser-sighting assembly

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-02-09
DOUKAS ANTONIOS E
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A concern therefore has long existed that a laser gun sight may either prove awkward to actuate, or if in a normally on position, may actually prove counter-productive in a tactical situation.

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[0021] With reference to FIG. 1, there is shown in side plan view a typical handgun 10 to which the instant rapid targeting laser sighting system is applicable. More particularly, in FIG. 1 is shown accessory rail 12, or universal mounting system, upon which various accessories inclusive of a laser sighting assembly may be attached. Such an assembly 100, as shown in FIG. 2, facilitates accuracy of aiming gun 10 through its generation of a laser sighting beam 102 by which a target may be much more accurately and quickly sighted prior to firing of gun 10.

[0022] Shown in FIG. 3 is a holster 104 which holds gun 10 such that only handle 14 protrudes therefrom. Attached to an exterior surface of holster 104 is a magnet 106 which is secured in electromagnetic proximity to laser sighting assembly 100. It is noted that holster 104 must be made of a magnetically permeable material such as a fabric, plastic, and leather through which magnetic flux may freely pass.

[0023] The position of laser...

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A rapid activation system for a laser-sighting assembly of a handgun includes a normally-off magnetically functionable on-off switch disposed within the laser assembly. The system includes a holster proportioned to hold the handgun and is formed of a magnetically permeable material. The system further includes a magnetic element secured upon an external surface of the holster and positioned within electromagnetic communication with the on-off switch of the laser assembly. Upon withdrawal of the handgun, the holster magnetic flux attendant to the magnetic element will be removed from magnetic communication with the on-off switch of the laser sighting assembly thereby actuating the switch and, with it, the laser assembly such that the laser sighting assembly is fully functional and when the gun is withdrawn from the holster.

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REFERENCE TO DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT [0001] This application corresponds in subject matter to Document Disclosure Number 549,836, filed Mar. 26, 2004. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] A. Area of Invention [0003] The invention relates to an external switch for a modular sighting laser of a handgun. [0004] B. Prior Art [0005] Handguns having integral or selectably attachable laser sights have existed for a number of years, this as is reflected in U.S. Pat. No. 5,237,773 (1999) to Claridge, entitled Integral Laser Sight, Switch for a Gun; U.S. Pat. No. 5,509,226 (1996) to Houde-Walter, entitled firearm; U.S. Pat. No. 5,581,898 (1996) to Thummel, entitled Modular Sighting Laser for a Fire Arm; and U.S. Pat. No. 6,578,311 (2003) to Danielson, entitled Apparatus and Method for Actuating a Weapon Accessory by a Laser Sighting Beam. [0006] Other patents which show a laser gun sight mounted internally to the recoil spring guide rod of a weapon, said patent including U.S. Pat. No. 5,388,364 (19...

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IPC IPC(8): F41G1/00
CPCF41C33/0254F41G1/35
Inventor DOUKAS, ANTONIOS E.
Owner DOUKAS ANTONIOS E