US4226399A
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Gun barrel lock
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-11-16
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Granted: 1980-10-07
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Expires: 1998-11-16
Abstract
Abstract A locking mechanism for effectuating the locking of individual gun barrels to a wall or gun case which includes at least one rotatable jaw which is in opposition to an opposite jaw. The opposite jaw may be either rotatable or fixed. The configuration of the jaws causes them, when locked, to envelope or encircle the gun barrel thereby locking the gun in place.
Inventors
- 👤 George H. Henderson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 14:45
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B73/00; E05B71/00; F; F41; F41A; F41A23/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5611; Y10T70/5836; Y10T70/5841
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A gun barrel locking mechanism comprising: a pair of opposed jaws, adapted to matingly abut, the jaws being configured to encircle the barrel of a gun when in mating abutment; at least one pivot, the pivot mounting one jaw thereon such that at least one jaw is pivotally rotatable toward the other jaw, first means for locking the pivotally rotatable jaw against rotation when jaws are in mating abutment, said first means for locking comprising: a housing associated with the pivotal jaw; a leaf spring attached at one end to said housing; the free end of said leaf spring biased toward said jaw; and wherein the jaw has an indentation therein which received the leaf spring upon mating abutment of the jaws, the leaf spring preventing rotation of the pivotal jaw when in said indentation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A gun barrel locking mechanism comprising: a pair of opposed jaws, adapted to matingly abut, the jaws being configured to encircle the barrel of a gun when in mating abutment; at least one pivot, the pivot mounting one jaw thereon such that at least one jaw is pivotally rotatable toward the other jaw, first means for locking the pivotally rotatable jaw against rotation when jaws are in mating abutment, said first means for locking comprising: a housing associated with the pivotal jaw; a leaf spring attached at one end to said housing; the free end of said leaf spring biased toward said jaw; and wherein the jaw has an indentation therein which received the leaf spring upon mating abutment of the jaws, the leaf spring preventing rotation of the pivotal jaw when in said indentation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
146 words
A gun barrel locking mechanism comprising: a pair of opposed jaws, adapted to matingly abut, the jaws being configured to encircle the barrel of a gun whenin mating abutment; at least one pivot, the pivot mounting one jaw thereon such that at least one jaw is pivotally rotatable toward the other jaw; first means for locking the pivotally rotatable jaw against rotation when jaws are in mating abutment; a housing of extruded configuration with a slot along the top allowing the jaws to project therethrough; a pair of top closure pieces slidingly locked along the sides between the opening of said slot, said top closure pieces extending from the ends of said jaws to the end of said housing; said top closure pieces having at their inner edges pivots to engage said jaws; and a pair of end closures attached to the ends of said housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
146 words
A gun barrel locking mechanism comprising: a pair of opposed jaws, adapted to matingly abut, the jaws being configured to encircle the barrel of a gun whenin mating abutment; at least one pivot, the pivot mounting one jaw thereon such that at least one jaw is pivotally rotatable toward the other jaw; first means for locking the pivotally rotatable jaw against rotation when jaws are in mating abutment; a housing of extruded configuration with a slot along the top allowing the jaws to project therethrough; a pair of top closure pieces slidingly locked along the sides between the opening of said slot, said top closure pieces extending from the ends of said jaws to the end of said housing; said top closure pieces having at their inner edges pivots to engage said jaws; and a pair of end closures attached to the ends of said housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The gun barrel locking mechanism of claim 2 wherein said leaf spring is attached to one of said end closures.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The gun barrel locking mechanism of claim 2 further comprising a coil spring between said jaws biasing said jaws open.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The gun barrel locking mechanism of claim 2 further copmprising a soft material lining the inner surface of said jaws.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
57 words
The gun barrel locking mechanism of claim 2 with the locking means comprising: a rotatable cylinder lock extending into the interior of said housing; a release plate journalled onto the interior end of said cylinder lock and rotatable therewith; and said release plate biasing said leaf spring away from said jaws when rotated toward the unlocked position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The gun barrel locking mechanism of claim 6 with means for sychronizing the movement of the opposed jaws as they move toward one another.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-10-07 | 1984-04-07 | 1984-10-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-10-07 | 1988-04-07 | 1988-10-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-10-07 | 1992-04-07 | 1992-10-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |