Feb 17, 2026

US12553687 - Weapon sight

A handgun may include a slider-integrated active illumination sight. By integration of electrical connectors into the slider that conduct power from a rear powered sight to a front sight mounting area, a light source inside the front sight can emit light to the shooter's eye and make the front sight visible in any light condition. In combination with actively illuminated rear sight marks, the user now sees three evenly illuminated aiming marks. Alternatively, light can be conveyed from the rear unit to the front aiming marks by means of fiber optics.

Inventors: Michael Ali Kilic
Filing date: 2022-09-16

firearmhandgunsight

The patent describes a handgun slider that integrates active illumination sights at both the front and rear, utilizing electrical connectors to power the front sight for enhanced visibility in various lighting conditions. Additionally, it includes a thermocouple that generates electricity from heat to support the illumination system, allowing for improved aiming accuracy.

Claim 1

1 . A slider for a handgun comprising: (A) a slider body; (B) a front active illuminated sight mounted at a front mounting area on an outside of the slider body; (C) a rear active illuminated sight mounted at a rear mounting area on the outside of the slider body; (D) at least one conductor extending between the front active illuminated sight and the rear illuminated sight, the at least one conductor being disposed within the body of the slider; (E) a thermocouple that generates electricity from heat and conducts generated electricity to the at least one conductor. (A) a slider body; (B) a front active illuminated sight mounted at a front mounting area on an outside of the slider body; (C) a rear active illuminated sight mounted at a rear mounting area on the outside of the slider body; (D) at least one conductor extending between the front active illuminated sight and the rear illuminated sight, the at least one conductor being disposed within the body of the slider; (E) a thermocouple that generates electricity from heat and conducts generated electricity to the at least one conductor.

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