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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5502915 | Gun A programmable gun has a body supporting a handle, a trigger and a pin actuatable between a first position providing for a trigger depression to fire a bullet and a second position restraining the trigger depression. A memory stores a print identifying an... | 04/02/1996 |
| 5491918 | Firearm safety and security device A firearm lock that utilizes two separable parts. When locked in place they fully occupy a gun's barrel and chamber. One part, a dummy round, has a tubular forward area with a recessed inner groove proportioned to accept the second part so that the two ca... | 02/20/1996 |
| 5488794 | Tamper proof gun lock A tamper proof gun lock is provided, which consists of a double dummy cartridge adapted to be received in a firing chamber of a gun. A keeper is adapted to be inserted into a bore of a barrel of the gun. A tool is insertable into the barrel of the gun, to... | 02/06/1996 |
| 5475994 | High security gun lock device A high security gun lock device is disclosed which has an elongate gripping and locking assembly that is inserted into the muzzle end of the barrel of a revolver or pistol type hand gun and which is then connected to a dummy round located in a cylinder ch... | 12/19/1995 |
| 5467550 | Passive safety mechanism for firearms A passive safety mechanism is shown installed in a semi-automatic pistol. The passive safety mechanism includes a cylindrical body rotatably mounted within the slide assembly which may be rotated between an engaged position and a disengaged position using... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5465519 | Locking assembly and method for a firearm The present invention presents a locking assembly which may be installed in a firearm during manufacture or as a retrofit to an existing firearm and which locks the bolt of the firearm against normal movement in the receiver. The assembly includes a cylin... | 11/14/1995 |
| 5461812 | Method and apparatus for a weapon firing safety system This invention teaches a novel method of safeguarding and protecting a weapon from being accidentally fired or misused by an unauthorized person. Without a verified pre-registration signal, an arming safety solenoid remains in a fail-safe position, preven... | 10/31/1995 |
| 5459957 | Gun security and safety system A security and safety mechanism for a firearm including a disabling unit that interacts with a firearm grip safety in order to enable/disable the firearm. The firearm will remain in a disabled state unless a verification means determines that a firearm us... | 10/24/1995 |
| 5457907 | Gun lock assembly A gun lock assembly includes an engagement portion with a locked position in which a portion of the firing mechanism is operatively engaged to prevent firing of the firearm, and an unlocked position in which operation of the firearm is permitted. The lock... | 10/17/1995 |
| 5450685 | Firearm security device A firearm security device, to temporarily disable a firearm. The principal components of the device are an anchor, formed of material which may be stretched, which is slightly oversized in relation to the gun barrel bore and chamber diameter; and an extra... | 09/19/1995 |
| 5448847 | Weapon lock and target authenticating apparatus A lock and target authentication apparatus for handguns and rifles. The apparatus is designed to fit into handgrips that replace the factory provided handgrips. Flexible membrane circuitry is contained within the handgrips as well as the power source for ... | 09/12/1995 |
| 5446988 | Firearm safety device An improved firearm safety device for installation on a firearm having a hammer and a barrel. The safety device includes a first section having one end extending around the hammer of the firearm, and an opposite end having an arm provided with serrations ... | 09/05/1995 |
| 5435090 | Firearm securing snap cap The present invention provides a simple and economical means for securing most firearms and consists of a unit body base used in conjunction with a conventional bore cleaning apparatus. The unit body base is designed to precisely fit firearm chamber dimen... | 07/25/1995 |
| 5433028 | Gun's trigger locking mechanism This device selectively locks the trigger of a firearm by the action of a hollow pin that, pushed by a spring, fits inside a cavity made at the bottom of the trigger. This hollow pin is welded to a flat steel bar that fits along a groove inside the horizo... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5419069 | Firearm locking mechanism A firearm locking mechanism comprising block or body having a conventional pin-tumbler or cylindrical lock mounted generally vertically therein. The block or body is received within the exposed area between the breech and open breech block in a firearm di... | 05/30/1995 |
| 5416472 | Firearm security system and access lock therefor A security system for the containment of at least one firearm in a repository. The security system operates in conjunction with an alarm system adapted to generate a signal upon the emergency or unauthorized opening of the repository indicative of access ... | 05/16/1995 |
| 5412959 | Gun lock assembly A gun lock assembly formed of two major components, an elongated rod member and a predetermined length of flexible cable whose opposite ends can be secured together with a lock. The elongated rod member has a shank portion having a predetermined length an... | 05/09/1995 |
| 5410832 | Weapon chamber safety plug kit A plug member configured in a complementary relationship relative to a weapon firearm chamber is provided. The plug includes a rear wall having a flexible flag strip extending therefrom to project from the firearm when the firearm is arranged to cover the... | 05/02/1995 |
| 5408777 | Grip lock assembly A grip lock assembly for firearms includes a lock having a locked position preventing operation of the firearm, and an unlocked position permitting operation of the firearm. A portion of the lock, when in the locked position, is adapted to operatively eng... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5400538 | Firearm trigger lock A trigger lock for firearms wherein a pair of discs loosely connected together by a flexible band are adapted to be positioned one on each side of the trigger guard of a firearm. When pushed towards each other, a pair of tapered spring detent arms fixed t... | 03/28/1995 |
| 5398438 | Firearm safety device for preventing the discharge of the firearm A firearm safety device including a tube assembly which is insertable through the barrel and/or and through a portion of the cartridge chamber. A stop assembly is disposed in the tube assembly. The stop assembly has a locking position and an unlocking pos... | 03/21/1995 |
| 5394635 | Safety cartridge A firearm safety cartridge lodges a projectile in the breech end of the barrel of the firearm to prevent live ammunition from being inserted into the firing chamber of the firearm.... | 03/07/1995 |
| 5392552 | Lighted locks for firearms An electronic firearm lock (10) includes a housing (18) and a locking plate (28) which are locked together rendering the trigger (12) of a firearm (16) inaccessible. The housing (18) includes a locking lever (36) which engages a sawtooth surface (34) of t... | 02/28/1995 |
| 5367811 | Trigger lock device A lock assembly is arranged for positioning between a firearm trigger and the firearm frame within the trigger guard, such that the lock housing is arranged to indicate a false key lock through the bottom wall thereof, but is arranged for ease of accessib... | 11/29/1994 |
| 5361525 | Gun safety lock An improved gun safety lock is disclosed which employs a barrel key to enable the firing mechanism of the gun. The barrel key is inserted in the handle of the gun to allow the hammer of the weapon to be moved into a cocked or firing position. The barrel k... | 11/08/1994 |
| 5361526 | Quick release child resistant safety and security device A child resistant quick release firearm safety and security device wherein the one piece device is inserted into the loading port of a tubular magazine, bottom loading, firearm. The operative position places the safety and security device under pressure f... | 11/08/1994 |
| 5357704 | Firearm lock A gun lock including a hardened steel rod (14) threaded at each end, the threaded ends respectively engaging a cartridge shaped plug (27) and a rotatable tumbler lock (24). The lock (24) is fixed within a sleeve body (21) adapted to fit snugly around a ba... | 10/25/1994 |
| 5347739 | Safety cartridge A firearm safety cartridge lodges a projectile in the breech end of the barrel of the firearm to prevent live ammunition from being inserted into the firing chamber of the firearm.... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5335521 | Grip lock assembly A grip lock assembly for firearms includes a lock having a locked position preventing operation of the firearm, and an unlocked position permitting operation of the firearm. A portion of the lock, when in the locked position, is adapted to operatively eng... | 08/09/1994 |
| 5331759 | Ejection port lock for firearms A multipurpose safety lock for firearms with automatic, semi-automatic or manually operated means of ejecting cartridge cases after firing is inserted in the ejection port when it is in the open position; and for firearms with a revolving cartridge-receiv... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5325686 | Wall mount gun lock assembly A wall mount gun lock assembly having an open loop ring housing and an open loop ring. The open loop ring housing is secured to the wall of a room by lag bolts passing through the rear wall of the open loop ring housing. The front wall of the open loop ri... | 07/05/1994 |
| 5315778 | Firearm chamber plug A chamber plug is arranged to include a forward chamber cylinder removably mounted relative to a rear chamber cylinder in coaxially aligned relationship utilizing an elongate fastener, wherein the elongate fastener is accessed through a wrench member as t... | 05/31/1994 |
| 5313733 | Quick release safety device for firearms A combination cover and elongated friction device for holding the cover in position on a firearm is provided. The device can be used with different type guns. The cover is provided with holes and slots, for holding a bolt or hammer in a fixed position, an... | 05/24/1994 |
| 5303495 | Personal weapon system A personal weapon system comprises a microprocessor-controlled and electronically fired "blow-forward" handgun with a firing parameter memory device, digital security lock and safety device, directional compass, electronic rounds counter, integral keyboar... | 04/19/1994 |
| 5289653 | Firearm locking device A firearm locking device has a sleeve made of a resilient material with a collet formed at one end. With the one end of the sleeve inserted through the muzzle into the barrel of the firearm, the collet extends into the cartridge-receiving chamber of the f... | 03/01/1994 |
| 5287972 | Gun rack A gun rack is provided for storing and displaying a plurality of firearms. The gun rack includes a substantially rectangular frame having a plurality of laterally spaced uprights and a plurality of vertically spaced crossbars spanning between the uprights... | 02/22/1994 |
| 5283971 | Trigger guard alarm for a firearm A trigger guard alarm system for a firearm which comprises a trigger locking device and a means for generating an alarm to indicate unauthorized removal of the trigger locking device. The alarm system is on the trigger lock and is activated by placing the... | 02/08/1994 |
| 5282539 | Gun rack A gun rack (80; 84) is provided for storing and displaying a plurality of firearms (68). The gun rack includes a substantially rectangular frame (10; 130) having a plurality of laterally spaced uprights (12 and 14; 132 and 134) and a plurality of vertical... | 02/01/1994 |
| 5271174 | Combination wall mount/portable gun lock assembly A combination wall mount/portable gun lock assembly having a U-shaped locking bar having a pair of laterally spaced leg members. One leg member is inserted into the open end of the gun barrel until it is in the firing chamber. The other leg member has a t... | 12/21/1993 |
| 5263592 | Gun support apparatus A gun storage apparatus is set forth. In the preferred apparatus aircraft cable is connected with a long screw for anchoring into a wall. That connection is accomplished by an upper eyelet, and there is a second eyelet just below the upper eyelet to suppo... | 11/23/1993 |
