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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8113103 | Trigger apparatus for use with firearms Trigger apparatus for use with firearms are described herein. An example electronic trigger apparatus described herein includes a first actuation drive to move an actuation member between an initial position and an operating position at which the actuating member is... | 02/14/2012 |
| 7866247 | Automatic shooting mechanism and robot having the same An automatic shooting mechanism capable of remote switching and unmanned switching between a safety mode and a shooting mode, and remote shooting and unmanned shooting. Also provided is a sentry robot employing the automatic shooting mechanism and capable of perform... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7650826 | Automatic shooting mechanism and robot having the same An automatic shooting mechanism capable of remote switching and unmanned switching between a safety mode and a shooting mode, and remote shooting and unmanned shooting. Also provided is a sentry robot employing the automatic shooting mechanism and capable of perform... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7469623 | Remote firing mechanism to enable firing remotely from a weapon breech A remote firing mechanism enables an operator to fire a weapon remotely, from a position other than from behind the breech, in order to minimize firing hazards to the operator. The remote firing mechanism is secured to a carrier assembly mounted on, or near the bree... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7356958 | Forward rail mounted trigger module The present invention is a rail mounted forward trigger mechanism featuring in-line linkage between the primary and secondary triggers. Access to adjustment features provides adjustability while simultaneously allowing the mechanism to remain installed. The linkage ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7296504 | Pyrotechnic actuator of the variable-thrust-acting type The technical field of the invention is that of pyrotechnic actuators comprising a piston, the basic function of which is to exert a thrust so as to displace an object by shooting out the piston. More particularly, the invention relates to a pyrotechnic actua... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7103999 | Attachment converting semi-automatic weapons to rapid fire An attachment for a semi-automatic firearm converts the firearm into a weapon of rapid fire. The attachment includes a crank driving a cam assembly in which the cam is mounted for limited relative movement to the crank. A spring in the attachment acts to bias the ca... | 09/12/2006 |
| 6966138 | Double fire attachment and method for semi-automatic firearms Devices and methods of converting semi-automatic firearms to a double-fire mode where a firearm fires a shot upon a single pull of a trigger, and fires a second shot upon a release of the trigger. A clip attachment can be constructed from a single component shaped t... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6490957 | Explosives disrupter A portable explosives disrupter for de-arming improvised explosive devices includes a barrel for housing a projectile, a mechanism for firing the projectile from the barrel, a breech which may be adapted to house a variety of firing mechanisms, a semi-rig... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6367465 | Trigger extension for paint ball marker gun A trigger extension device attached to a trigger of a paint ball marker gun used in the sport of paint ball marking. A trigger extension bar attached to the trigger at a transverse orientation at a distance from the trigger provides a grip for a user to f... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6336283 | Rifle sighting apparatus This disclosure is directed to a trigger operating mechanism for sighting in rifles which could be utilized by either a right-handed or left-handed user. A preferred trigger operating mechanism comprises a pair of plates which are clampable against oppose... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6223644 | Gun having a rapid fire trigger assembly The improved gun has a rapid fire trigger assembly. The gun has a main body and a trigger connected thereto and depending therefrom, with the lower portion of the trigger biased into a forward, non-firing position. The improved rapid fire trigger assembly... | 05/01/2001 |
| 5954507 | Method and apparatus for training a shooter of a firearm A process and apparatus for training a shooter are disclosed which includes a video camera system for displaying images used by the shooter in aiming the firearm and/or a remotely controlled trigger actuator.... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5610361 | Primer detonation device and method A primer detonation device includes a slide block and a rod. The slide block is configured to slide along an axis within a housing. The housing has a rear end and a front end. The rod is configured to slide within the housing relative to the slide block. ... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5410942 | Percussion ignition device for a mortar or the like and a mortar comprising such a device A device for percussion firing of a mortar or similar comprises a translationally mobile firing pin and means for actuating it. Said firing pin is part of a firing assembly (10) housed in a casing (23) secured to the base plate (27) of the mortar (M), sai... | 05/02/1995 |
| 5327810 | Universal receiver having pneumatic safe/arm/firing mechanism A universal receiver having a pneumatic safe/arm/firing mechanism is provd. The receiver comprises a receiver shell with a threaded barrel clampnut on one end and a threaded breech plug assembly on the opposite end. The breech plug assembly includes a co... | 07/12/1994 |
| 4964331 | Airborne birdstrike prevention device A mobile, radio-controlled (RC) airplane flies around an airport in a random pattern, as controlled by an operator with a range greater than needed to scare away birds from runways. The RC airplane includes a receiver to control the launching of a special... | 10/23/1990 |
| 4803910 | Multiple firing gun trigger extension assembly The assembly is adapted for use with a preferably semi-automatic gun. It includes a mounting block which is adapted to releasably clamp over the lower rung of a trigger guard bar and which bears a trigger-actuating component rotatably secured thereto. Tha... | 02/14/1989 |
| 4787288 | Rapid fire trigger activator A Rapid Fire Trigger Activator and accessory gun stock used to convert any semi-automatic carbine, rifle, or shot gun to nearly the firing capability of an automatic weapon which includes, a main side plate, having a pivot pin; a slide tube; a fore end ha... | 11/29/1988 |
| 4784036 | Automatic cannon and fire control mechanism A fire control mechanism (4) for an automatic cannon comprises a trigger control member (6), which engages the trigger (3) of the cannon structure (2) and is operable by an actuator (5) to move from an inoperative position against a restoring force to an ... | 11/15/1988 |
| 4246829 | Repeating firing system for guns There is disclosed a repeating firing system for a weapon with a barrel mounted on a lower gun carriage which is horizontally traversed by the gunner, the barrel being capable of being elevated through a substantial angular range. The system includes a fi... | 01/27/1981 |
