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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6823621 | Intelligent weapon A system for monitoring use of a weapon. The system includes a monitoring station and at least one weapon in which the weapon fires a projectile. The weapon includes a tracking device, in which the tracking device receives navigational data, and a transceiver. The t... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6817131 | Safety device for firearms with a firing pin lock The invention relates to a safety device for firearms with a firing pin lock to prevent the unintended unlocking of the firearm. The safety device comprises a rotatable safety shaft connected to the firing pin lock with locking surfaces. The safety shaft is adjustab... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6817130 | Sensor array for unauthorized user prevention device Improvements in the sensor array are disclosed for an array used in a module for preventing unauthorized use of a firearm or other device. The module to which the invention is applicable of the type including a plurality of pressure sensors for sensing a user's hand... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6785996 | Firearm orientation and drop sensor system A sensor system for detecting jarring, acceleration or other application of force to a firearm, and/or movement of the firearm into an undesired orientation, which includes a sensor array mounted to a firearm. The sensor array detects the excessive acceleration and/... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6785995 | Firearm safety system A firearm safety system restricts the use of the firearm by reference to biometric data received by a sensor coupled to the firearm trigger. The biometric data is compared to at least one record of biometric data associated with a permitted user to determine whether... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6766606 | Hand-held firearm with a combination lock A hand-held firearm with a combination lock with number dials rotatable around an axis is disclosed. The lock only permits movement of the bar triggering a shot if the lock is unlocked. The axis of the lock is positioned transversely to the longitudinal axis of the ... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6760992 | Electronic security device for a firearm and associated electronically coded ammunition An apparatus for releasing a safety device of a firearm with a trigger for actuating the apparatus, wherein the safety device is capable of blocking the actuation of the apparatus. The safety device is provided at the firearm with a source of electric energy and an ... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6735897 | Fire control authorization system for a firearm An authorization system for a firearm includes a personal device worn by the authorized user, modifications to the firearm's fire control system, and an authorization control circuit carried in the backstrap of the firearm handle. The authorization control circuit c... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6655066 | Magazine safety units for a self-loading firearm Magazine safety units for use in a self-loading firearm with a removable magazine are disclosed. An example safety unit includes a swiveling lever which is held by a spring in the movement path of a bar which is connected with a trigger. The lever engages... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6640479 | Hammer release apparatus A hammer release apparatus for a hand held firearm which reduces the force required to discharge the firearm is disclosed which includes a hammer, a pivotably mounted trigger, and a restraining lever. The restraining lever engages the cocked hammer which ... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6629379 | Trigger lock A trigger lock is shown which rotates from a fire position in which the trigger can operate and to a no-fire position in which the trigger cannot operate. The lock is located primarily within the frame. A thumb lever or a key can be used to engage the tri... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6615529 | Trigger safety A firearm includes a frame having a trigger guard defined by an upper wall, a lower wall, a rear wall and a forward wall, and a trigger pivotally mounted to the frame, the trigger having a hole passing therethrough. A trigger bar is disposed in the hole a... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6612140 | Trigger lock The invention is a lock for a gun that locks the trigger so it cannot be moved. The lock fits between the trigger and the trigger guard and keeps the trigger from moving. One of the unique features of the lock is that it can be locked both by a key and a ... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6612063 | Weapon, in particular a self-loading pistol In a weapon, in particular a self-loading pistol, having a barrel (1) and a breech block (4), it being possible for a cartridge (2) to be fired in the barrel (1) by being acted upon by means of a firing pin (7), to identify a fired cartridge (2) and/or to... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6578307 | Lock accessory for lever action rifles A device for the securing of a lever action rifle against unauthorized use composed of a fitted, hinged enclosure. The enclosure is closely fitted to the contours and requirements of individual rifle models. As an adjunct to trigger guard style locks, it ... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6568116 | Firearm safe guns security contact A security mount and system for protecting a firearm. The base of the firearm is placed in a receptacle in the mount to hold the firearm. A switch in the bottom of the receptacle is activated when the firearm is removed from the mount. The mount may be co... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6560909 | Manual safety for linear striker fired semi-automatic or automatic pistols A manual safety system for reducing the chances of inadvertent discharge of a linear striker fired semi-automatic or automatic pistol equipped with the system. An otherwise conventional pistol is modified by structural changes in the trigger mechanism hou... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6550176 | Perfected mechanical safety device for light firearms such as semiautomatic rifles This invention concerns a perfected mechanical safety device for firearms such as automatic shotguns equipped with a safety device in the under-barrel grip where the safety device includes at least one safety pin or rod (11) that is axially moveable betwe... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6519888 | Lockable firearm safety A lockable firearm safety comprising a cross bolt mechanism cooperating with rotatable combination dials. The cross bolt safety is axially displaceable between safe and fire positions. The firearm safety is mounted substantially within a recess defined in... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6510639 | Firearm safety lock Shown is a locking, grip-enclosed safety device for a firearm. The grip-enclosed mechanism has an externally-operable locking selector which is operable by a user to be locked into distinct armed and unarmed positions. The locking selector actuates a mech... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6499243 | Firearm safety system A firearm safety system restricts the use of the firearm by reference to biometric data received by a sensor coupled to the firearm trigger. The biometric data is compared to at least one record of biometric data associated with a permitted user to determ... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6481138 | Magnetic trigger safety A trigger safety blocks the tip of a trigger from behind except when the user of the firearm wear a ferromagnetic ring on his middle finger, or a glove containing a ferromagnetic insert. The ring or insert attracts a permanently magnetized arm pivotally m... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6467211 | Trigger lock A trigger lock for a firearm lock is disclosed comprising a trigger lock body having a trigger blocking portion. The trigger blocking portion has a head and a body for placement behind the trigger to prevent rearward movement of the trigger to a firing po... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6442880 | Firearm with locking and unlocking apparatus A firearm including a body, barrel, trigger, trigger guard and firing pin, including a mechanism configured to operate the firing pin, and a safety mechanism including electronic circuitry and push buttons to operate the electronic circuitry and associate... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6429769 | Security system for firearms and method A portable security system for protecting a firearm includes a firearm engaging module including a module alarm circuit having a power source, an alarm activation switch, an alarm arming mechanism, a wireless alarm signal transmitter, and a connecting mec... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6415542 | Location-based firearm discharge prevention A firearm, program product and method collectively utilize an on-board location sensor (e.g., a GPS receiver) and stored location information to selectively inhibit discharge of a firearm based on the current location of the firearm. Location information ... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6415539 | Pistol having a safety The pistol comprises a frame. A trigger is mounted in the frame and is pivotable between a release position and a firing position. The frame comprises a trigger, guard for protecting the trigger. A safety lever is pivotally attached to the trigger guard a... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6412207 | Firearm safety and control system A firearm safety and control system and a safety magazine therefor are described. In one embodiment, a safety magazine disposed within a firearm disables or enables a firing control mechanism in the firearm upon sensing or not sensing the presence of, or ... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6405468 | Firearm locking apparatus with detachable grip key Apparatus is provided to prevent unauthorized use of a firearm, by locking the trigger in place unless a removable component is available to place the firearm in operative mode. The apparatus includes a locking mechanism comprising a plurality of locking ... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6401377 | Resettable apparatus for use with trigger mechanism A resettable trigger mechanism has an activating rod with a first portion slidably mounted in a housing and a second portion extending from the housing. The activating rod has a notch formed in its first portion. A trigger is coupled to the activating rod... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6389726 | Gun lock assembly A dual locking system for a firearm that allows the owner to keep a loaded gun unlocked for protection purposes while maintaining maximum security from a child's being able to fire the weapon. The gun lock assembly has a lock housing and a lock housing su... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6382002 | Gun lock A gun lock includes a key operated lock mounted on a gun to prevent said gun from firing. A faceplate is attached to one side of the key operated lock to abut the gun, and a spindle hole is defined in the other side of the key operated lock. A U-shaped la... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6351906 | Firearm automatic locking system and method This invention is a firearm automatic locking system and method using an emitter that produces an alternating electromagnetic field to induce an eddy current in an encoder presented by an authorized user of the firearm. A sensor in the firearm detects a u... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6347538 | Locking mechanism for weapons A locking mechanism is shown for locking weapons. The mechanism works with a lever that turns and locks and unlocks the weapon by interfacing with elements on the interior of the weapon. A key can be used to position a lock plunger such that the lever can... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6339892 | Trigger locking mechanism with slidable plate A safety locking mechanism for weapons that have a trigger and a protective trigger guard. The mechanism includes a housing defining an internal space and a lateral opening through which a slidable spring biased plate protrudes and is brought out in a par... | 01/22/2002 |
| 6301816 | Firearm trigger lock The present invention is a device that, when used properly, is useful for increasing the safety of firearms. In one embodiment, the present invention comprises a threaded aperture located in a rear position of a firearms' trigger, toward the handle. The p... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6282829 | Magnetic tag firearm safety enhancement system with grip switch A firearm safety enhancement system is provided for enabling use of a firearm only by an authorized individual. At least one electrically activated preventer is provided having a first position for preventing use of firearm and having a second position fo... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6256919 | Firearm magazine lock A magazine lock for a firearm, the firearm having a grip, a magazine well, and a hammer, the magazine lock has a body sized and dimensioned to be removeably positioned within the magazine well of the firearm and a locking body retaining mechanism at least... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6256917 | Lockable safety for firearms A lockable safety mechanism for use in a wide variety of firearms and moveable among a safe position, a fire position, and a safe and locked position.... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6253480 | Personalized safety device for a hand held weapon A personalized safety device for a hand held weapon for preventing unauthorized use of a hand held weapon having a trigger. The personalized safety device for a hand held weapon includes a housing which is coupled to a weapon such that the housing is posi... | 07/03/2001 |
