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US4014124A
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Safety marker for firearm
Assignee: Marlin Firearms Co
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Filing: 1976-06-10
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Granted: 1977-03-29
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Expires: 1996-06-10
Abstract
Abstract A safety marker is attachable to a trigger guard on a firearm in apparent interference with accustomed manipulation of the trigger, with the marker resembling a shield which presents an abnormal and startling sight on the firearm, and by its apparent interference with trigger manipulation has the effect of discouraging unauthorized handling of the firearm.
Inventors
- 👤 E. Ernest Oberst
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 09:20
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41A; F41A17/00; F41A17/46; F41A17/54
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A safety marker for a firearm with a trigger and a trigger guard, comprising a substantially flat and resiliently flexible shield having an elongated body part of an outline similar to that of human lips, and a rest part, of which said body part defines a center field with opposite sides and a bottom between said sides, and opposite arms continuous with and extending outwardly from said sides of the center field, and said rest part is continuous with said center field and depends from said bottom thereof, with said body part being of sufficient length to permit its distortion in resilient U-flexure for its extension into and retention in a trigger guard with its arms on opposite sides of the trigger therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A safety marker for a firearm with a trigger and a trigger guard, comprising a substantially flat and resiliently flexible shield having an elongated body part of an outline similar to that of human lips, and a rest part, of which said body part defines a center field with opposite sides and a bottom between said sides, and opposite arms continuous with and extending outwardly from said sides of the center field, and said rest part is continuous with said center field and depends from said bottom thereof, with said body part being of sufficient length to permit its distortion in resilient U-flexure for its extension into and retention in a trigger guard with its arms on opposite sides of the trigger therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
82 words
A safety marker for a firearm with a trigger guard and a trigger as in claim 1, in which said rest part has opposite sides in line with said sides of said center field, and there are further provided opposite prongs continuous with and extending outwardly from said sides of said rest part, with said arms and prongs being urged by resilient distortion of said body part against the opposite sides of a trigger guard in which said body part is retained.
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) | 1980-03-28 | 1980-09-27 | 1981-03-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-03-28 | 1984-09-27 | 1985-03-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-03-28 | 1988-09-27 | 1989-03-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |