Solid-state generator for firearm
OwnerJeffrey Malcolm GUYinventor
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Abstract
An apparatus includes a solid-state generator for a firearm. The firearm is configured to support a firearm accessory. The solid-state generator is configured to be electrically coupled to the firearm accessory. The firearm accessory is configured to be electrically powered. The solid-state generator is also configured to convert, at least in part, waste energy generated, at least in part, by the discharge of the firearm into electricity in such a way that the solid-state generator, in use, provides, at least in part, the electricity to be consumed, at least in part, by the firearm accessory of the firearm.
Claims17
An apparatus, comprising:
- a solid-state generator configured to be coupled to, or to be integral to, a firearm configured to support a firearm accessory;
- and
- the solid-state generator also configured to be electrically coupled to said firearm accessory, in which said firearm accessory is configured to be electrically powered;
- and
- the solid-state generator also configured to convert, at least in part, waste energy generated, at least in part, by the discharge of said firearm into electricity in such a way that the solid-state generator, in use, provides, at least in part, the electricity to be consumed, at least in part, by said firearm accessory of said firearm.
An apparatus, comprising:
- a firearm configured to support a firearm accessory;
- and
- a solid-state generator configured to be coupled to, or to be integral to, the firearm;
- and
- the solid-state generator also configured to be electrically coupled to said firearm accessory, in which said firearm accessory is configured to be electrically powered;
- and
- the solid-state generator also configured to convert, at least in part, waste energy generated, at least in part, by the discharge of said firearm into electricity in such a way that the solid-state generator, in use, provides, at least in part, the electricity to be consumed, at least in part, by said firearm accessory of said firearm.
A method of operating a firearm accessory of a firearm, the method comprising:
- converting, at least in part, waste energy generated, at least in part, by the discharge of said firearm into electricity;
- and
- providing, at least in part, the electricity to be consumed, at least in part, by said firearm accessory of said firearm.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.