Feb 10, 2026

US12546554 - Power and data interface for weapon accessory mounting rail

A system and method for connecting a weapon-mounted accessory to a computer comprises a first data and power port configured to provide data and power transmission between the computer and the weapon-mounted accessory. The first data and power port is configured to detachably couple to a slot in a slot rail weapon interface. In a further aspect, one or more additional data and power ports are capable of providing data and power transmission between the computer and one or more additional weapon-mounted accessories. Each of the one or more additional data and power ports is configured to detachably couple to a slot in a slot rail weapon interface. The first data and power port and the one or more additional data and power ports are configured to be operably connected to each other to form a serial chain in a custom configuration of data and power ports.

Assignee: Wilcox Industries Corp.
Inventors: James W. Teetzel, Elliott S. Turner
Filing date: 2024-06-26

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The patent describes a system for connecting weapon-mounted accessories to a computer via a data and power port that can detachably couple to a slot in a slot rail weapon interface. Additionally, the system allows for multiple ports to be connected in a serial configuration, enabling data and power transmission to various accessories.

Claim 1

1 . A system for connecting a weapon-mounted accessory to a computer, comprising: a first data and power port configured to operably connect to the computer, the first data and power port being capable of providing data and power transmission between the computer and the weapon-mounted accessory; wherein the first data and power port is configured to detachably couple to a slot defining a through opening in a slot rail weapon interface. a first data and power port configured to operably connect to the computer, the first data and power port being capable of providing data and power transmission between the computer and the weapon-mounted accessory; wherein the first data and power port is configured to detachably couple to a slot defining a through opening in a slot rail weapon interface.

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