Blast shield for the lens of a light source
AssigneeDark Matter L.L.C.
InventorTaylor Campbell
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Abstract
Disclosed are implementations of a blast shield configured to protect the lens of a light source, such as a flashlight or laser illuminator, from carbon and other debris generated by the discharge of a firearm to which the light source is attached. The blast shield includes a sidewall positioned to shield the lens from carbon and debris discharged from the muzzle, from ports of a muzzle device, or from gaps between tines of a muzzle device affixed to the firearm.
Claims17
A blast shield configured to protect a lens of a light source, the blast shield comprising:
- a sidewall having a partial cylindrical shape defined by a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge;
- a first longitudinally extending rib configured to deflect gases away from the lens, wherein the first longitudinally extending rib is positioned adjacent to the first lateral edge of the sidewall;
- and
- a second longitudinally extending rib configured to deflect gases away from the lens, wherein the second longitudinally extending rib is positioned adjacent to the second lateral edge of the sidewall;
- wherein the sidewall extends from a portion of the light source that surrounds the lens, forward of the lens, and is oriented substantially perpendicular to the lens.
A blast shield configured to protect a lens of a light source, the blast shield comprising:
- a curved sidewall defined by a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge;
- a first longitudinally extending rib configured to deflect gases away from the lens, wherein the first longitudinally extending rib is positioned adjacent to the first lateral edge of the curved sidewall;
- and
- a second longitudinally extending rib configured to deflect gases away from the lens, wherein the second longitudinally extending rib is positioned adjacent to the second lateral edge of the curved sidewall;
- wherein the curved sidewall extends from a bezel of the light source, forward of the lens, and is oriented substantially perpendicular to the lens.
A blast shield configured to protect a lens of a light source, the blast shield comprising:
- a curved sidewall defined by a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge;
- a first longitudinally extending rib configured to deflect gases away from the lens, wherein the first longitudinally extending rib is positioned adjacent to the first lateral edge of the curved sidewall;
- and
- a second longitudinally extending rib configured to deflect gases away from the lens, wherein the second longitudinally extending rib is positioned adjacent to the second lateral edge of the curved sidewall;
- wherein the curved sidewall extends from a bezel of the light source, forward of the lens.
A blast shield configured to protect a lens of a light source, the blast shield comprising:
- a sidewall having a partial cylindrical shape defined by a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge;
- and
- at least one rib configured to deflect gases away from the lens, wherein the at least one rib is positioned transversely relative to a longitudinal axis of the blast shield;
- wherein the sidewall extends from a portion of the light source that surrounds the lens, forward of the lens, and is oriented substantially perpendicular to the lens.
A blast shield configured to protect a lens of a light source, the blast shield comprising:
- a curved sidewall defined by a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge;
- and
- at least one rib configured to deflect gases away from the lens, wherein the at least one rib is positioned transversely relative to a longitudinal axis of the blast shield;
- wherein the curved sidewall extends from a bezel of the light source, forward of the lens, and is oriented substantially perpendicular to the lens.
A blast shield configured to protect a lens of a light source, the blast shield comprising:
- a curved sidewall defined by a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge;
- and
- at least one rib configured to deflect gases away from the lens, wherein the at least one rib is positioned transversely relative to a longitudinal axis of the blast shield;
- wherein the curved sidewall extends from a bezel of the light source, forward of the lens.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.