US3237335A
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Safety firearm and ammunition for the same
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-05-21
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Granted: 1966-03-01
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Expires: 1984-05-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kerr Raymond William
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 18:47
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41C; F41C7/00; F41C7/12; F41A; F41A19/00; F41A19/06; F41A19/25; F41A19/27; F41A19/29; F41A19/39; F41A19/41; F41C7/11; F42; F42B; F42B8/00; F42B8/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
IN AN IMPROVED FIREARM OF THE SAFETY TYPE, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING A FIRING PIN MOVABLE A PREDETERMINED DISTANCE BETWEEN COCKED AND FIRING POSITIONS, MEANS DEFINING THE FORWARD PORTION OF A FIRING CHAMBER HAVING A REARWARDLY FACING TRANSAXIAL SURFACE FOR ABUTMENT BY A CARTRIDGE RIM TO DETERMINE THE SEATED POSITION THEREOF, A RECOIL PLATE HAVING A PORTION ENGAGEABLE WITH THE CARTRIDGE TO INSURE ABUTMENT OF ITS RIM WITH SAID SURFACE AND DEFINING THE REARWARD LIMITS OF SAID CHAMBER, STOP MEANS MOVABLE WITH SAID FIRING PIN AND PROJECTING BEYOND THE FORWARD END OF SAID FIRING PIN FOR ENGAGING THE REARWARD END OF A CONVENTIONAL CARTRIDGE AND STOPPING SAID FIRING PIN A PREDETERMINED DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE PRIMER OF SAID CONVENTIONAL CARTRIDGE SO AS TO PRECLUDE FIRING OF THE SAME, SAID STOP MEANS BEING ADAPTED TO INTERFIT A COMPLEMENTALLY FORMED SAFETY CARTRIDGE WHEREBY SAID FIRING PIN CAN BE ADVANCED INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE PRIMER OF SAID SAFETY CARTRIDGE TO DETONATE THE SAME, SAID RECOIL PLATE BEING ADAPTED TO PASS SAID FIRING PIN AND SAID STOP MEANS THERETHROUGH INTO THE FIRING CHAMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
IN AN IMPROVED FIREARM OF THE SAFETY TYPE, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING A FIRING PIN MOVABLE A PREDETERMINED DISTANCE BETWEEN COCKED AND FIRING POSITIONS, MEANS DEFINING THE FORWARD PORTION OF A FIRING CHAMBER HAVING A REARWARDLY FACING TRANSAXIAL SURFACE FOR ABUTMENT BY A CARTRIDGE RIM TO DETERMINE THE SEATED POSITION THEREOF, A RECOIL PLATE HAVING A PORTION ENGAGEABLE WITH THE CARTRIDGE TO INSURE ABUTMENT OF ITS RIM WITH SAID SURFACE AND DEFINING THE REARWARD LIMITS OF SAID CHAMBER, STOP MEANS MOVABLE WITH SAID FIRING PIN AND PROJECTING BEYOND THE FORWARD END OF SAID FIRING PIN FOR ENGAGING THE REARWARD END OF A CONVENTIONAL CARTRIDGE AND STOPPING SAID FIRING PIN A PREDETERMINED DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE PRIMER OF SAID CONVENTIONAL CARTRIDGE SO AS TO PRECLUDE FIRING OF THE SAME, SAID STOP MEANS BEING ADAPTED TO INTERFIT A COMPLEMENTALLY FORMED SAFETY CARTRIDGE WHEREBY SAID FIRING PIN CAN BE ADVANCED INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE PRIMER OF SAID SAFETY CARTRIDGE TO DETONATE THE SAME, SAID RECOIL PLATE BEING ADAPTED TO PASS SAID FIRING PIN AND SAID STOP MEANS THERETHROUGH INTO THE FIRING CHAMBER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-02-28 | 1969-08-30 | 1970-03-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-28 | 1973-08-30 | 1974-03-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-28 | 1977-08-30 | 1978-03-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |