公开(公告)号：US20240302136A1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-12

申请号：US18590352

申请日：2024-02-28

Applicant: WILCOX INDUSTRIES CORP.

Inventor： James W. Teetzel ,  Gary M. Lemire

IPC: F41G11/00 ,  F41G1/38 ,  G02B23/12 ,  H01R12/65 ,  H05K1/02

CPC classification number: F41G11/003 ,  F41G1/38 ,  G02B23/12 ,  H01R12/65 ,  H05K1/028 ,  H05K2201/056

Abstract: An articulating, modular night vision assembly includes a powered bridge assembly with a center base section and left and right pivoting arms, each detachably receiving a night vision monocular assembly. The night vision monocular assemblies include a weapon hot shoe for mounting to a weapon accessory interface. In a further aspect, a powered bridge assembly is provided.

公开(公告)号：US20240204328A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-20

申请号：US18544128

申请日：2023-12-18

Applicant: WILCOX INDUSTRIES CORP.

Inventor： James W. Teetzel ,  Elliott S. Turner

IPC: H01M50/244 ,  A42B3/04 ,  F41H1/04 ,  H01M50/247

CPC classification number: H01M50/244 ,  A42B3/0406 ,  H01M50/247 ,  F41H1/04 ,  H01M2220/30

Abstract: Battery pack system for helmet mount assembly comprises a center base module for electrical and physical attachment to a helmet mount. First and second battery packs configured for removable attachment to the center base module each have a pair of protruding attachment lugs. Each attachment lug has a first magnetic fastener element and a first electrical connector element. The center base module has a first and second side surfaces configured for detachably securing the first and second battery packs, respectively. Each of the first and second side surfaces comprise a pair of lug receptacles for receiving a respective one of the pairs of protruding attachment lugs. Each lug receptacle has a second magnetic fastener element for physically coupling to a respective one of the first magnetic fastener elements. Each lug receptacle has a second electrical connector element for electrically coupling to a respective one of the first electrical connector elements.

公开(公告)号：US11781834B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-10

申请号：US17502820

申请日：2021-10-15

Applicant: Wilcox Industries Corp.

Inventor： James W. Teetzel ,  Gary M. Lemire

IPC: F41G1/48 ,  F41G3/06 ,  F41F1/00 ,  F41G1/473 ,  G06G7/80

CPC classification number: F41G1/48 ,  F41F1/00 ,  F41G1/473 ,  F41G3/06 ,  G06G7/80

Abstract: A fire control system comprises a fixed base and a sight assembly rotatably attached to the fixed base. The sight assembly includes an optical range finder for calculating a distance to a selected target and a camera having a zoom lens assembly and an optical sensor for generating an image signal representative of a target scene including a selected target. The zoom lens assembly includes a zoom controller and zoom lens optical elements, wherein the zoom controller is configured to change a magnification of the zoom lens optical elements responsive to a calculated distance to the selected target. In a further aspect, a method for imaging a target is provided.

公开(公告)号：US11606997B2

公开(公告)日：2023-03-21

申请号：US16155328

申请日：2018-10-09

Applicant: Wilcox Industries Corp.

Inventor： James W. Teetzel ,  Gary M. Lemire

IPC: A42B3/04 ,  A42B3/06 ,  F16M13/02 ,  F16B47/00

Abstract: A helmet mount system for attaching a device to a helmet comprises a threaded interface assembly having an outer portion and a threaded insert received within a cavity formed in the outer portion. The outer portion has an inward facing surface configured to receive an adhesive layer for coupling the inward facing surface to a surface of the helmet. In a further aspect, a ballistic helmet having the helmet mount system herein is provided, wherein the helmet mount system does not penetrate a ballistic layer of the ballistic shell.

公开(公告)号：US20220341708A1

公开(公告)日：2022-10-27

申请号：US17706795

申请日：2022-03-29

Applicant: Wilcox Industries Corp.

Inventor： James W. Teetzel ,  Gary M. Lemire

IPC: F41G1/35 ,  F41G1/36 ,  F41G11/00 ,  F41G1/34

Abstract: A laser accessory device comprises a housing having a front side having a port, a rear side opposite the front side, a left side, a right side opposite the left side, a top side, and a bottom side opposite the top side. One or more laser emitters within the housing are configured to emit a beam through the port. A first cover assembly is positioned on the front side, the first cover assembly including a first safety cover and a first frame securing the first safety cover to the housing. The first safety cover is movable between a closed position covering the port and an open position not covering the port.

公开(公告)号：US11419382B2

公开(公告)日：2022-08-23

申请号：US17229202

申请日：2021-04-13

Applicant: Wilcox Industries Corp.

Inventor： James W. Teetzel ,  Edward R. Hall ,  Ned A. Dalzell

IPC: A42B3/30 ,  A42B3/04

Abstract: A helmet mounting system for attaching an accessory device to a helmet includes one or more cables with a hook for removably engaging the brim of the helmet. Each cable has an end attached to a spool which is rotatable in a first direction for winding of the cable(s) around the spool and a second direction for unwinding the cable. A tensioning mechanism is coupled to the spool. In certain embodiments, one or more accessory devices are electrically coupled to a power and data management module for routing power, data and control signals to the one or more accessory devices. Accessory devices are interchangeable, providing a modular system that can be customized to meet mission requirements and accessory devices are removable and replaceable as mission requirements change.

公开(公告)号：US11035646B2

公开(公告)日：2021-06-15

申请号：US16725257

申请日：2019-12-23

Applicant: Wilcox Industries Corp.

Inventor： James W. Teetzel ,  Gary M. Lemire ,  John P. Bousquet

IPC: F41C27/06 ,  F41A19/10 ,  F41C23/16 ,  F41C23/10 ,  F41A11/02

Abstract: A grenade launcher system comprises a grenade launcher receiver and a grenade launcher barrel attached to the grenade launcher receiver. A trigger assembly is attached to the grenade launcher receiver at a position adjacent the grenade launcher barrel. The grenade launcher receiver has an elongate channel disposed on an upper surface of the grenade launcher receiver, the elongate channel extending parallel to the grenade launcher barrel and configured to slidably and removably receive a mounting rail. In certain embodiments, the grenade launcher system is configured to operate in an underslung configuration relative to a firearm. In certain embodiments, the grenade launcher system is configured to operate in a standalone configuration without a firearm.

公开(公告)号：US10939718B2

公开(公告)日：2021-03-09

申请号：US16151899

申请日：2018-10-04

Applicant: Wilcox Industries Corp.

Inventor： James W. Teetzel ,  Gary M. Lemire

IPC: A42B3/00 ,  A42B3/04 ,  F41H1/08

Abstract: A modular helmet interface with a mounting cleat and adhesive layer is provided. In one aspect, a mounting cleat is affixed to a helmet, such as a ballistic helmet, by an adhesive layer, the mounting cleat having a cavity filled with the adhesive used to secure the cleat to the helmet. In a further aspect, the mounting cleat has one or more annular grooves for improving the bond between the cleat and the helmet. In another aspect, a mounting cleat is secured to a helmet by way of a cleat-receiving securing member, the securing member affixed to the helmet by an adhesive layer.

公开(公告)号：US20200182591A1

公开(公告)日：2020-06-11

申请号：US16739805

申请日：2020-01-10

Applicant: Wilcox Industries Corp.

Inventor： James W. Teetzel ,  David G. Kent ,  John P. Bousquet ,  Christopher Jay Palmer

IPC: F41G7/22 ,  F42B19/01 ,  F41G7/00

Abstract: A torpedo apparatus comprises a propulsion module operable to propel the torpedo apparatus through water and a steering module operatively coupled to the propulsion module. The steering module including a plurality of fins which are controllable for controlling a direction of travel of the torpedo apparatus through water. A plurality of head modules are removably and interchangeably attachable to the torpedo apparatus, wherein each of the head modules houses at least one guidance assembly and at least one utility assembly. A power supply module is configured to provide power to the propulsion module, the steering module, and an attached one of the head modules.

公开(公告)号：US20190202558A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-04

申请号：US16238723

申请日：2019-01-03

Applicant: Wilcox Industries Corp.

Inventor： James W. Teetzel ,  Douglas M. Delorge

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/20 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64D47/06 ,  B64D45/00 ,  B64D1/16 ,  G01S19/42

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C27/20 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64D1/16 ,  B64D45/00 ,  B64D47/06 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G01S19/42

Abstract: In one aspect, an unmanned aerial system for crowd control, includes a chassis for attaching components of the unmanned aerial system and one or more rotary wings, each of the one or more rotary wings drivable by a respective motor. A container stores a pressurized source of a crowd control agent and a nozzle is provided for dispersing the crowd control agent into the air. An electronically controlled valve selectively places the nozzle into fluid communication with the container. In a further aspect, a modular unmanned aerial system for crowd control is provided.