Quick-Release Battery for Weapon-Mounted Recording Devices
This patent describes a camera designed to attach to a weapon, featuring a battery pack that can be quickly swapped out using a push-button release mechanism.
Original patent title: “Gun mounted recording device with quick release battery”
This patent describes a camera designed to attach to a weapon, featuring a battery pack that can be quickly swapped out using a push-button release mechanism. Granted in 2026.
Coverage
What does this patent actually cover?
The patent describes a recording device designed to be mounted on a weapon. It consists of two main parts: a "recording unit" and a "power source unit" that can be easily detached. The recording unit contains the camera's core components like a "recording module," "processing device," and "memory." The power source unit, which holds a "battery and memory," attaches to the recording unit using a special "locking mechanism." This mechanism includes a "push button assembly" with a "resilient biasing portion." When the push button is pressed, it moves an "engagement portion" from a locked "engagement position" to a "release position," allowing the power source unit to be quickly removed and replaced. For example, an officer could quickly swap a depleted battery pack for a fresh one without needing tools during an extended shift.
The gap
What does this patent NOT cover?
- Does not cover recording devices that are not specifically designed for weapon mounting.
- Does not cover battery packs that are permanently fixed to the recording unit or require tools for removal.
- Does not cover quick-release mechanisms that do not use a push-button assembly with a resilient biasing portion.
- Does not cover recording devices where the battery and recording module are housed together in a single, inseparable unit.
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Key facts
What made this novel
The clever bit is the specific quick-release mechanism for the power source unit, using a push-button assembly with a resilient biasing portion, integrated into a weapon-mounted recording device. This allows for rapid battery changes in demanding environments.
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Where you've seen this
Real-world examples
Weapon-mounted cameras for law enforcement
Tactical cameras for military applications
Body cameras with quick-swap battery systems
Outdoor action cameras designed for rugged use
Why it matters
The bigger picture
This technology is important for devices like body cameras or weapon-mounted cameras used by law enforcement or military personnel. The ability to quickly swap batteries means these devices can operate for extended periods without downtime, which is crucial in critical situations. It improves operational efficiency and ensures continuous recording capability when it matters most.
Filed
November 15, 2024
Granted
September 15, 2026
Market context
Who's building on this
Companies in this space
Companies like Axon, GoPro, and Garmin produce recording devices that could benefit from or incorporate similar quick-release mechanisms. Manufacturers of tactical gear and law enforcement equipment frequently integrate cameras and power solutions into their product lines, always seeking more efficient and reliable power management.
Market impact
This type of invention contributes to the reliability and usability of recording devices in demanding professional fields. It enables longer operational times for critical equipment by streamlining battery replacement, which is a significant advantage in public safety and defense sectors where continuous recording is often essential for accountability and evidence collection.
Claim 1 — Plain English
What this patent covers
The patent describes a recording device designed to be mounted on a weapon. It consists of two main parts: a "recording unit" and a "power source unit" that can be easily detached. The recording unit contains the camera's core components like a "recording module," "processing device," and "memory." The power source unit, which holds a "battery and memory," attaches to the recording unit using a special "locking mechanism." This mechanism includes a "push button assembly" with a "resilient biasing portion." When the push button is pressed, it moves an "engagement portion" from a locked "engagement position" to a "release position," allowing the power source unit to be quickly removed and replaced. For example, an officer could quickly swap a depleted battery pack for a fresh one without needing tools during an extended shift.
The clever bit
The clever bit is the specific quick-release mechanism for the power source unit, using a push-button assembly with a resilient biasing portion, integrated into a weapon-mounted recording device. This allows for rapid battery changes in demanding environments.
What it does not cover
- Does not cover recording devices that are not specifically designed for weapon mounting.
- Does not cover battery packs that are permanently fixed to the recording unit or require tools for removal.
- Does not cover quick-release mechanisms that do not use a push-button assembly with a resilient biasing portion.
- Does not cover recording devices where the battery and recording module are housed together in a single, inseparable unit.
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Application submitted to the patent office
Patent officially issued
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Impact Score
Early stage
Citation count
0/40
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Claim breadth
0/20
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Recency
20/20
Granted within 5 years
Assignee scale
0/20
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Heuristic Value Estimate
What this patent might be worth
$17K – $54K
Midpoint $34K · 18.1 yr remaining · industry ×1.4
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Cite this patent
(2026). Quick-Release Battery for Weapon-Mounted Recording Devices (U.S. Patent No. 12,736,314). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12736314/gun-mounted-recording-device-with-quick-release-battery
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What does Quick-Release Battery for Weapon-Mounted Recording Devices cover?
This patent describes a camera designed to attach to a weapon, featuring a battery pack that can be quickly swapped out using a push-button release mechanism.
When does this patent expire?
This patent is expected to expire on September 15, 2046, when the invention enters the public domain.
What problem does this patent solve?
This technology is important for devices like body cameras or weapon-mounted cameras used by law enforcement or military personnel. The ability to quickly swap batteries means these devices can operate for extended periods without downtime, which is crucial in critical situations. It improves operational efficiency and ensures continuous recording capability when it matters most.
What does this patent NOT cover?
Does not cover recording devices that are not specifically designed for weapon mounting.
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