公开(公告)号：US20240349837A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-24

申请号：US18641340

申请日：2024-04-20

Applicant: WILCOX INDUSTRIES CORP.

Inventor： James W. Teetzel ,  Elliott S. Turner ,  Mathew A. Reichl

IPC: A42B3/04

CPC classification number: A42B3/044

Abstract: A modular side shroud assembly for a helmet mounting system associated with a helmet comprises a housing enclosing shroud circuitry, the housing configured to detachably couple to a side of the helmet. A proximal end of the housing is configured to couple to a rear battery interface of the helmet mounting system. A forward end of the housing has a receptacle configured to removably couple a plurality of modular and interchangeable accessory devices, wherein the receptacle includes an electrical connector for electrically coupling the plurality of modular and interchangeable accessory devices to the shroud circuitry.

公开(公告)号：US20250009063A1

公开(公告)日：2025-01-09

申请号：US18760275

申请日：2024-07-01

Applicant: WILCOX INDUSTRIES CORP.

Inventor： James W. Teetzel ,  Elliott S. Turner

IPC: A42B3/04

Abstract: A rail interface system for connecting a helmet accessory component to a helmet comprises an interface body configured for attachment to an exterior surface of a helmet. The interface body is configured for attachment of the helmet accessory component. A slotted interface portion on the interface body has opposing first and second surfaces. At least one elongated rail opening extends through the slotted interface portion and is configured to receive a retention clip on the helmet accessory device for detachably securing the helmet accessory device to the rail interface system. At least one electrical connector is positioned adjacent a respective one of the at least one elongated rail opening. The at least one electrical connector is operational to provide one or both of electrical power and data communication to the helmet accessory component when the helmet accessory component is attached to the rail interface system.

公开(公告)号：US20240255257A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-01

申请号：US18381937

申请日：2023-10-19

Applicant: WILCOX INDUSTRIES CORP.

Inventor： James W. Teetzel ,  Elliott S. Turner ,  Mathew A. Reichl

IPC: F41G11/00

CPC classification number: F41G11/003

Abstract: A central network controller for a weapon comprises a plurality of computer ports for attaching electronic weapon accessory devices. Each of the computer ports is configured to permit interchangeable use of the electronic weapon accessory devices on a weapon. A processor and an associated electronic memory are operably coupled to the plurality of computer ports. One or more input devices are operably coupled to the processor and are configurable to control operation of an attached one or more of said electronic weapon accessory devices. The central network controller is configured to permit communication between the electronic weapon accessory devices and the processor to permit control of the electronic weapon accessory devices based on input from the one or more input devices. The central network controller is configured to facilitate electronic communication between the electronic weapon accessory devices by mediating transmission of signals between the electronic weapon accessory devices.

公开(公告)号：US20240356292A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-24

申请号：US18636511

申请日：2024-04-16

Applicant: WILCOX INDUSTRIES CORP.

Inventor： James W. Teetzel ,  Elliott S. Turner ,  Patrick K. Graham

IPC: H01R31/06 ,  A42B3/04 ,  G02B23/12 ,  H01R13/53 ,  H01R13/622

CPC classification number: H01R31/065 ,  A42B3/042 ,  G02B23/125 ,  H01R13/53 ,  H01R13/622

Abstract: A powered helmet mount adaptor for a helmet-mounted viewing device includes a hot shoe assembly configured to replace an existing mounting adaptor on the helmet-mounted viewing device. The hot shoe assembly has a plurality of electrical contacts which are structured and operable to receive power via a receiver on an associated helmet mount assembly. A power cable integral with the hot shoe assembly has a first end integral with the hot shoe assembly and a second end opposite the first end. The second end has a connector configured to mate with a power inlet on the helmet-mounted viewing device. In another aspect, a method of replacing a mounting shoe of a viewing device with a powered helmet mount adaptor 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：US20250155109A1

公开(公告)日：2025-05-15

申请号：US18943390

申请日：2024-11-11

Applicant: WILCOX INDUSTRIES CORP.

Inventor： James W. Teetzel ,  Elliott S. Turner ,  Robert E. Riel ,  Robert A. Wells

IPC: F21V21/084 ,  F21V21/32 ,  F21V23/04 ,  F21V33/00 ,  F21Y113/13

Abstract: A multispectral illumination device includes a main housing configured to be secured to a helmet and an illuminator head comprising a plurality of light sources, the plurality of light sources operable to emit light in multiple spectral regions. A selector is located on the main housing for actuating one or more of the light sources within the plurality of light sources that emit light in a selected one of the multiple spectral regions. A stalk passes through an opening in the main housing and has a first end coupled to the illuminator head and a second end opposite the first end received within the main housing. The stalk is slidable within the opening in the main housing to extend and retract the illuminator head toward and away from the housing, the stalk being slidable between a fully extended position and a fully retracted position.

公开(公告)号：US20250085080A1

公开(公告)日：2025-03-13

申请号：US18830125

申请日：2024-09-10

Applicant: WILCOX INDUSTRIES CORP.

Inventor： James W. Teetzel ,  Elliott S. Turner ,  Robert Riel

IPC: F41C27/00

Abstract: An apparatus for providing electrical power and communication of data and control signals to a weapon rail interface includes a controller with a battery adaptor for attaching a power supply. A connector element on the controller allows devices to interface with the controller via a cable connection. Additional devices can be connected in sequential manner via daisy chaining, using inserts chainable together and configured to mechanically attach to slots on a legacy slot rail interface.

公开(公告)号：US20240377872A1

公开(公告)日：2024-11-14

申请号：US18651188

申请日：2024-04-30

Applicant: WILCOX INDUSTRIES CORP.

Inventor： James W. Teetzel ,  Elliott S. Turner ,  Patrick K. Graham

IPC: G06F1/26 ,  H01M50/247 ,  H01M50/264

Abstract: An adapter assembly for providing power and transmitting one or both of data and control signals from an external source to an electronic device on a helmet mount assembly. The helmet mount assembly has a battery module interface configured to detachably couple to a battery module. The adapter assembly includes a main body having a pair of interface lugs, each having a magnetic fastener element and a plurality of power and data pins and configured to detachably couple to an aligned pair of lug receptacles on the battery module interface. A cable extends from the main body and has an electrical power and data connector. The main body is configured to interchangeably attach to the battery module interface in place of the battery module and to emulate physical and electrical characteristics of the battery module. In a further aspect, a battery interface system for a helmet mount assembly is provided.

公开(公告)号：US12285069B2

公开(公告)日：2025-04-29

申请号：US18500657

申请日：2023-11-02

Applicant: WILCOX INDUSTRIES CORP.

Inventor： James W. Teetzel ,  Elliott S. Turner ,  Mathew A. Reichl

IPC: A42B3/04

Abstract: A helmet accessory system comprises first and second ear brackets, for attachment to a helmet, having a side shroud housing for securing to the side of the helmet and an extension portion curving toward the rear of the helmet. The extension portions enclose circuitry electrically coupled to first sets of electrical contacts on the ear brackets and second sets of electrical contacts on the extension portion. An electrical hot shoe mounting member disposed on the rear portion of the helmet is configured for electrical communication with a helmet power and data circuit. A hot shoe adapter bridge for detachably and electrically coupling to the electrical hot shoe mounting member is operable to couple first and second ear brackets to the helmet power and data circuit.

公开(公告)号：US12228376B2

公开(公告)日：2025-02-18

申请号：US18381937

申请日：2023-10-19

Applicant: WILCOX INDUSTRIES CORP.

Inventor： James W. Teetzel ,  Elliott S. Turner ,  Mathew A. Reichl

IPC: F41A35/00 ,  F41G11/00

Abstract: A central network controller for a weapon comprises a plurality of computer ports for attaching electronic weapon accessory devices. Each of the computer ports is configured to permit interchangeable use of the electronic weapon accessory devices on a weapon. A processor and an associated electronic memory are operably coupled to the plurality of computer ports. One or more input devices are operably coupled to the processor and are configurable to control operation of an attached one or more of said electronic weapon accessory devices. The central network controller is configured to permit communication between the electronic weapon accessory devices and the processor to permit control of the electronic weapon accessory devices based on input from the one or more input devices. The central network controller is configured to facilitate electronic communication between the electronic weapon accessory devices by mediating transmission of signals between the electronic weapon accessory devices.