Security apparatus for authorizing use of a non-impact firearm
July 14, 2020. 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 References 520468 3650174 Personalized safety method and apparatus for a hand held weapon Electronic firing system for target pistol Firearm safety system and method Electrically-fired and magnetically actuated firearm Firearm with piezo-electric triggering and firing mechanism Combined cartridge magazine and power supply for a firearm Personal weapon system Weapon lock and target authenticating apparatus InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 616837 filed on 07/14/2000US Classes:42/70.01, SAFETY MECHANISM42/65, Firing mechanism42/84ELECTRIC APPLIANCESExaminersPrimary: Jordan, Charles T.Assistant: Thomson, M. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesF41A 017/00F41A 019/00 AbstractAccording to the present invention, a security apparatus for use in authorizing the discharge of a firearm having a firing apparatus includes a sensor assembly for receiving a plurality of operational parameters of the firearm and determining if the operational parameters are consistent with an intent to discharge said firearm therefrom. The security apparatus authorizes the firing apparatus to produce and send a check signal to an ammunition cartridge only if the operational parameters are consistent with an intent to discharge the firearm. The firing apparatus further generates a firing signal and provides the firing signal to the cartridge only if the check signal indicates that the cartridge is properly loaded in the firearm. | |
