US3344546A
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Single trigger mechanism for a double-barreled shotgun
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-10-27
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Granted: 1967-10-03
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Expires: 1985-10-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Dewey M Morrison
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 09:21
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41A; F41A19/00; F41A19/06; F41A19/18; F41A19/19; F41A19/21
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A TRIGGER MECHANISM FOR A DOUBLE-BARRELED SHOTGUN HAVING A SINGLE TRIGGER FOR ACTUATING TWO INDEPENDENTLY OPERABLE HAMMERS COMPRISING A RECEIVER PORTION, A TRIGGER HAVING A SEAR LUG-ENGAGING ARM PIVOTALLY MOUNTED IN SAID PORTION, FIRST AND SECOND SEARS PIVOTALLY MOUNTED AND LATERALLY SPACED FROM EACH OTHER IN SAID PORTION, EACH OF SAID GEARS CARRYING A FORWARDLY EXTENDING HAMMER-ENGAGING FLANGE AND A REARWARDLY EXTENDING TRIGGER-ENGAGING ARM, EACH OF SAID SEAR-CARRIED TRIGGER-ENGAGING ARMS HAVING A TRIGGER-ENGAGING LUG AND A SEAR-DISPLACING CAM MOUNTED THEREON, THE FIRST SEAR-CARRIED TRIGGER-ENGAGING ARM BEING LATERALLY DISPLACEABLE TOWARD THE SECOND SEARCARRIED ARM, AND MEANS NORMALLY URGING SAID DISPLACEABLE SEAR-CARRIED TRIGGER-ENGAGING ARM LATERALLY TOWARD SAID SECOND SEAR FOR COOPERATIVE ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN SAID CAMS TO POSITION SAID DISPLACEABLE ARM LUG IN THE PATH OF TRIGGER DISPLACEMENT AFTER ACTUATION OF THE SECOND SEAR-CARRIED TRIGGER-ENGAGING ARM AND DISPLACEMENT THEREOF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A TRIGGER MECHANISM FOR A DOUBLE-BARRELED SHOTGUN HAVING A SINGLE TRIGGER FOR ACTUATING TWO INDEPENDENTLY OPERABLE HAMMERS COMPRISING A RECEIVER PORTION, A TRIGGER HAVING A SEAR LUG-ENGAGING ARM PIVOTALLY MOUNTED IN SAID PORTION, FIRST AND SECOND SEARS PIVOTALLY MOUNTED AND LATERALLY SPACED FROM EACH OTHER IN SAID PORTION, EACH OF SAID GEARS CARRYING A FORWARDLY EXTENDING HAMMER-ENGAGING FLANGE AND A REARWARDLY EXTENDING TRIGGER-ENGAGING ARM, EACH OF SAID SEAR-CARRIED TRIGGER-ENGAGING ARMS HAVING A TRIGGER-ENGAGING LUG AND A SEAR-DISPLACING CAM MOUNTED THEREON, THE FIRST SEAR-CARRIED TRIGGER-ENGAGING ARM BEING LATERALLY DISPLACEABLE TOWARD THE SECOND SEARCARRIED ARM, AND MEANS NORMALLY URGING SAID DISPLACEABLE SEAR-CARRIED TRIGGER-ENGAGING ARM LATERALLY TOWARD SAID SECOND SEAR FOR COOPERATIVE ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN SAID CAMS TO POSITION SAID DISPLACEABLE ARM LUG IN THE PATH OF TRIGGER DISPLACEMENT AFTER ACTUATION OF THE SECOND SEAR-CARRIED TRIGGER-ENGAGING ARM AND DISPLACEMENT THEREOF.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-10-02 | 1971-04-03 | 1971-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-02 | 1975-04-03 | 1975-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-02 | 1979-04-03 | 1979-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |