Firearms – Implements – Sight devices
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-17
2005-05-17
Carone, Michael J. (Department: 3641)
Firearms
Implements
Sight devices
C042S114000, C042S115000, C042S117000, C042S146000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06892488
ABSTRACT:
The present invention10discloses an illuminating recoil guide rod for use on a handgun12modified to include a highly illuminating LED or infrared light26for a night vision light source, a tilt or mercury switch22that will allow for user selectable starting angles of illumination when the firearm is drawn from the holster comprising a lens24, battery or batteries30, housing compartment32, mercury angle switch28, electronics56, 58and a manual on/off switch28. The illuminating recoil guide rod10of the present invention is completely unobtrusive and is activated simply by drawing the firearm12from the holster and raising the barrel36. The present invention provides for an additional element in the form of a wireless transmitter56and receiver58for illuminating the LED26only while a pressure sensitive pad60is depressed.
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Carone Michael J.
Kroll Michael I.
Richardson John
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