Aug 12, 2025

US12385721 - Modular illumination and aiming apparatus with mounting module having different mounting orientations

A modular illumination and aiming apparatus, an example of which includes an optical head module, mounting module, and an end cap module. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be quickly and intuitively adjusted by a user in response to changing target and environmental conditions. The modular illumination and aiming apparatus is configured to be ergonomically supportive such that a user may maintain a consistent firing grip while activating the illumination and aiming functions. The optical head module is configured to allow the user to change radiation types by adjusting an end cap. The alignment mechanism in the optical head module for the radiation source and optics is configured to provide a robust and zero-play optical mount in order to resist recoil and general physical shock.

Assignee: B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc.
Inventors: Alexander Bigby, Thomas Alldredge, Matthew Meyers
Filing date: 2024-04-08

The patent describes a modular illumination and aiming apparatus that allows users to quickly adjust its orientation and functions based on target and environmental conditions while maintaining a consistent grip. It features a mounting module with activation buttons that provide different light emission functions depending on the selected mounting orientation.

Claim 1

An apparatus, comprising: a mounting module that facilitates mounting the apparatus to an object in a selected orientation with reference to the object, the selected orientation being selected from a group of orientations comprising at least a first orientation and a second orientation that is not the first orientation; and activation buttons positioned on the mounting module, wherein an activation button of the activation buttons facilitates a first light emission function in response to the apparatus being determined to be mounted to the object in the first orientation, and wherein the activation button facilitates a second light emission function, different from the first light emission function, in response to the apparatus being determined to be mounted to the object in the second orientation. a mounting module that facilitates mounting the apparatus to an object in a selected orientation with reference to the object, the selected orientation being selected from a group of orientations comprising at least a first orientation and a second orientation that is not the first orientation; and activation buttons positioned on the mounting module, wherein an activation button of the activation buttons facilitates a first light emission function in response to the apparatus being determined to be mounted to the object in the first orientation, and wherein the activation button facilitates a second light emission function, different from the first light emission function, in response to the apparatus being determined to be mounted to the object in the second orientation.

Google Patents

https://patents.google.com/patent/US12385721

USPTO PDF

https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/12385721