Weapon-mountable non-lethal optical security device

Abstract

Provided is weapon-mountable laser distractor having an enclosure (100) with a top surface and bottom surface connected to each other by two side surfaces, a from surface and a rear surface. The top surface includes an articulated mounting adapter (150), the bottom surface includes controls (201), the front surface includes an integral optic cover (110) and a plurality of apertures (120, 130, 140). The enclosure (100) protects and surrounds a laser device including a battery module (490) in communication with an electronic module (470). The electronic module (470) controls a plurality of light generating modules (400, 405,410) which provide light to a plurality of optic modules (420, 425, 430). A controls module (440) or remote module (460) provides instructions to the electronic module. A display module (480) and an indicator module (450) are also provided.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is related to and claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 567,159 filed on Dec. 6, 2011, by Robert Battis, et al. titled “Dazer-Laser™ Stealth, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention generally relates to a multi-function weapon-mountable non-lethal optical security device, and more particularly to a weapon-mountable optical distractor / laser device for optically illuminating, distracting or dazing a person.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Low power white LED flash lights, fixed focus green lasers, and red small collimated beam target designation “pencil beam” lasers have been used individually mounted to weapons. In most implementations, the optical device is mounted in the 3, 6 or 9 O'clock positions on the weapon.[0004]Optical distractors which operate by “dazing” a target are also known. Such a device is described in detail in several ...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a non-lethal multi-range weapon-mountable optical distractor that uses dazing laser technologies. This weapon has special unique features and multiple wavebands to enhance tactical effectiveness. It can be adjusted to suit different engagement scenarios, for example, to provide a warning instead of maximum optical distraction. The weapon is safe within the ANSI safe limit and can be used in a miltary setting.

Problems solved by technology

Dazing usually results in momentary flash blindness lasting a few seconds or as long as the beam is focused on someone's eyes, followed by a feeling of disorientation, and may also result in a mild headache and motion sickness, which may last several hours.

One disadvantage of using a conventional white LED weapon-mounted flashlight is that the white light will be visible, which will give the position of the user away without triggering optical distraction of the threat target.

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