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A hand grip control apparatus for a firearm that controls en electronic module that is mounted on the firearm. The electronic module can be a laser sight, a flashlight, or other modules, either connected to directly to the weapon or closely associated with it. For a 9 mm handgun, the laser module ch

A hand grip control apparatus for a firearm that controls en electronic module that is mounted on the firearm. The electronic module can be a laser sight, a flashlight, or other modules, either connected to directly to the weapon or closely associated with it. For a 9 mm handgun, the laser module chassis mounts on the front face of the muzzle. For a M-16, the chassis mounts on the weapon handle. The weapons factory installed hand grips are replaced by novel hand grips that contain the electronic controls, water proof activation switches, and power source. The hand grips are wired to the chassis via a flexible internal circuit tape in the case of the 9 mm and waterproof quick disconnect cable for the M-16. The apparatus is designed to be used with commercially available batteries providing about 12 hours of operating time.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A hand grip control apparatus for a firearm having left and right hand grips attachment members, said hand grip control apparatus comprising:an electronic module having a plurality of modes of operation that is dimensioned to be attached to said firearm;left and right han

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A hand grip control apparatus for a firearm having left and right hand grips attachment members, said hand grip control apparatus comprising:an electronic module having a plurality of modes of operation that is dimensioned to be attached to said firearm;left and right hand grips having interior and exterior surfaces, dimensioned and sized to be attached respectively to said left and right hand grips attachment members of said firearm;at least of one said left and right hand grips having a plurality of switches mounted on the exterior surface of said grip, wherein said plurality of modes of operation of said electronic module are controlled by said plurality of switches; anda connection for electronically connecting said plurality of switches to said electronic module, said connection comprising a flexible circuit in at least one of said hand grips, said flexible circuit being adjacent to, and corresponding in size to, the interior surfaces of said hand grip.