Firearm training system and method
Patent 5316479 Issued on May 31, 1994. Estimated Expiration Date: 
January 7, 2013. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
January 7, 2013. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesRifle training apparatus Weapon aim-training apparatus Grip strength analyzer apparatus and method of using same Long range light pen Video target training apparatus for marksmen, and method Grip sincerity assessment system and method Patent #: 5184628 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 001442 filed on 01/07/1993US Classes:434/11, ORGANIZED ARMED OR UNARMED CONFLICT OR SHOOTING73/379.02, Jaw or hand (e.g., gripping, pinching, or biting)128/925, Neural network434/16, Gunnery434/19, Gun aiming600/587Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or exerted by bodyExaminersPrimary: Apley, Richard J.Assistant: Chen, Jose V. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassF41A 033/00AbstractA firearm training system is disclosed, which allows the measurement and display as a function of time of the hand grip force pattern applied to the grip of a firearm by a weapon hand of a shooter. This permits the detection of variations in the individual hand grip forces in the pattern during firing of the weapon. This firearm training system preferably also provides for the detection and display as a function of time of the position of the firearm trigger. The system includes separate force transducers for the side and front-to-back grip forces applied to the side surfaces and one of the front and back surfaces of the grip respectively as well as a trigger position sensor. A relative value of the hand grip forces detected by the transducers and a relative trigger position detected by the sensor are graphically displayed by the system as a function of time. Further disclosed is a method of training a shooter by determining the grip pattern of the shooter's weapon hand on a firearm by detecting a front-to-back grip force and a side grip force applied by the weapon hand and graphically displaying as a function of time a relative value of the front-to-back and side grip forces respectively. Thus, the system provides for a more effective training of a shooter, which substantially translates into cost savings in terms of training time and ammunition, especially since the firearm training system and method may effectively be used under both dry and live fire conditions.Other References
Field of SearchORGANIZED ARMED OR UNARMED CONFLICT OR SHOOTINGGunnery Gun recoil simulation Gun aiming Cinematographic or cathode ray screen display Training apparatus using beam of infrared, visible light, or ultraviolet radiation Beam sensor included in apparatus Means (e.g., target, terrain model, etc.) marked or pierced to simulate projectile impact point Range finding MUSCULAR FORCE (E.G., STRENGTH TESTING, EXERCISING OR TRAINING EFFORT, ETC.) Jaw or hand (e.g., gripping, pinching, or biting) Target | |
