US3157958A
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Hammer safety for fire arms
Assignee: Browning Industries Inc
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Filing: 1963-02-27
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Granted: 1964-11-24
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Expires: 1983-02-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Karl R Lewis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:46
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41A; F41A17/00; F41A17/74
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
IN A FIRE ARM HAVING A FRAME, A HAMMER PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME, A FIRING PIN MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME AND ACTUATED BY SAID HAMMER, ABUTMENT MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME AND ENGAGING SAID HAMMER PREVENTING SAID HAMMER FROM CONTACTING SAID FIRING PIN, A SAFETY MEMBER MOVABLY MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME, MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID SAFETY MEMBER COOPERATIVELY ENGAGING SAID HAMMER FOR MOVABLY POSITIONING SAID SAFETY MEMBER INTO ALIGNMENT WITH SAID FIRING PIN UPON THE COCKING OF SAID HAMMER IN A PRESCRIBED MANNER, AND COOPERATIVE HOLDING MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID SAFETY MEMBER AND SAID FRAME AND RETAINING SAID SAFETY MEMBER IN ALIGNMENT WITH SAID FIRING PIN UNTIL SAID FIRING PIN HAS BEEN ACTUATED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
IN A FIRE ARM HAVING A FRAME, A HAMMER PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME, A FIRING PIN MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME AND ACTUATED BY SAID HAMMER, ABUTMENT MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME AND ENGAGING SAID HAMMER PREVENTING SAID HAMMER FROM CONTACTING SAID FIRING PIN, A SAFETY MEMBER MOVABLY MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME, MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID SAFETY MEMBER COOPERATIVELY ENGAGING SAID HAMMER FOR MOVABLY POSITIONING SAID SAFETY MEMBER INTO ALIGNMENT WITH SAID FIRING PIN UPON THE COCKING OF SAID HAMMER IN A PRESCRIBED MANNER, AND COOPERATIVE HOLDING MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID SAFETY MEMBER AND SAID FRAME AND RETAINING SAID SAFETY MEMBER IN ALIGNMENT WITH SAID FIRING PIN UNTIL SAID FIRING PIN HAS BEEN ACTUATED.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-11-24 | 1968-05-25 | 1968-11-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-11-24 | 1972-05-25 | 1972-11-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-11-24 | 1976-05-25 | 1976-11-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |