May 6, 2025

US12292259 - Pivotal tactical lights for firearms

A light apparatus for firearms can pivot between a safety position and a shooting position. In the safety position, a light mounted to the firearm can point straight ahead at a target, while the firearm's barrel is pointed downward. In the shooting position, both the light and the barrel point in the same direction. In some examples, the light is supported by a gun mounting member that is fastened to the underside of the firearm, while the light is offset to one side of the barrel. In some examples, the light is connected to a foregrip, so the light and the foregrip can pivot together as a unit relative to the barrel. Some examples of the light apparatus include various devices for holding the light at the safety and/or shooting position.

Inventors: Jonathan V. Huseman
Filing date: 2023-10-21

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The patent describes a pivotal light apparatus for firearms that can switch between a safety position, where the light points ahead while the barrel is angled downward, and a shooting position, where both the light and barrel align. This system allows for enhanced targeting and safety by ensuring the light’s direction corresponds with the firearm’s aim.

Claim 1

A light apparatus comprising: a firearm that includes a barrel; a frame pivotally coupled to the firearm, the frame being pivotal about an axis of rotation selectively to a shooting position and a safety position relative to the firearm; a light supported at a stationary position relative to the frame, the light projecting a light beam in a central light pointing direction; when the frame is in the shooting position, the barrel is substantially parallel to the central light pointing direction; and when the gun mounting member is in the safety position while the central light pointing direction is horizontal, the barrel slopes down. a firearm that includes a barrel; a frame pivotally coupled to the firearm, the frame being pivotal about an axis of rotation selectively to a shooting position and a safety position relative to the firearm; a light supported at a stationary position relative to the frame, the light projecting a light beam in a central light pointing direction; when the frame is in the shooting position, the barrel is substantially parallel to the central light pointing direction; and when the gun mounting member is in the safety position while the central light pointing direction is horizontal, the barrel slopes down.

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