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US4276708A
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Pistol receiver actuating mechanism
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-02-05
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Granted: 1981-07-07
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Expires: 1999-02-05
Abstract
Abstract An improved trigger guard for a pistol having trigger guard actuated means has an upwardly and rearwardly extending, elongated lever member which facilitates manual actuation of the trigger guard for opening the breech and setting the trigger mechanism and safety.
Inventors
- 👤 Marshall D. Chase
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 08:55
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41A; F41A19/00; F41A19/06; F41A19/11; F41C; F41C7/00; F41C7/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A trigger guard for use with a firearm having a trigger guard actuated mechanism, said trigger guard comprising: a generally horizontally extending base; a safety guard member integrally formed with said base and protectively extending in front of and below said base; a rearwardly and upwardly extending elongated lever member integrally formed with said safety member and adapted to be manipulated by the hand of the shooter; means for actuating said mechanism, and a web member extending integrally between a rearward portion of said base and said elongated lever member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A trigger guard for use with a firearm having a trigger guard actuated mechanism, said trigger guard comprising: a generally horizontally extending base; a safety guard member integrally formed with said base and protectively extending in front of and below said base; a rearwardly and upwardly extending elongated lever member integrally formed with said safety member and adapted to be manipulated by the hand of the shooter; means for actuating said mechanism, and a web member extending integrally between a rearward portion of said base and said elongated lever member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A trigger guard as in claim 1 wherein said lever member extends upwardly past one side of said base.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A trigger guard as in claim 2 wherein said base has means for pivotally attaching said base to a firearm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A trigger guard as in claim 3 wherein said elongated lever member has a generally convex arcuate configuration with respect to said base.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
A trigger guard as in claim 4 wherein said base has a rearward portion of channel-shaped cross section and wherein an insert member of channel-shaped cross section is nestingly and fixidly located partially within said rearward portion of channel-shaped cross section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
48 words
A trigger guard as in claim 5 including a trigger pivotally attached to said base, a pair of ears extending upwardly from said base and fixidly attached thereto, a bar pivotally attached to said base and wherein said web portion of said insert member has a notch therein.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
54 words
A firearm comprising: a receiver; a barrel assembly attached to said receiver; a grip fixidly attached to said receiver; and a trigger guard pivotally attached to said receiver, said trigger guard having rearwardly and generally upwardly extending elongated lever member integral with said trigger guard and extending rearwardly along one side of said grip.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
54 words
A firearm comprising: a receiver; a barrel assembly attached to said receiver; a grip fixidly attached to said receiver; and a trigger guard pivotally attached to said receiver, said trigger guard having rearwardly and generally upwardly extending elongated lever member integral with said trigger guard and extending rearwardly along one side of said grip.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
A firearm as in claim 7 wherein said elongated lever member has a generally convex arcuate configuration with respect to said receiver.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
45 words
A firearm as in claim 8 wherein said trigger guard includes a generally horizontally extending base and a web member extending between said base and the lower portion of said lever member, said web member being integrally formed with said base and said lever member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
12 words
A firearm as in claim 9 wherein said firearm is a pistol.
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) | 1984-07-06 | 1985-01-05 | 1985-07-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-07-06 | 1989-01-05 | 1989-07-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-07-06 | 1993-01-05 | 1993-07-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |