US4302898A
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Individual safety firing button for guns
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-05-09
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Granted: 1981-12-01
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Expires: 1999-05-09
Abstract
Abstract A lock is provided on the stock of a gun defined by a plurality of buttons some of which must be simultaneously depressed in order to release a safety lever so that the lever can be moved from a locked to an unlocked position permitting the firing of the gun either through a trigger or by means of the safety lever.
Inventors
- 👤 Earl P. LaRue
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 14:59
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B37/00; E05B37/16; F; F41; F41A; F41A17/00; F41A17/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
63 words
A gun lock having an individual firing button comprising in combination a firing button, a shaft extending downwardly from said firing button, trigger means connected to said shaft, and lock means connected to said shaft whereby when said lock means is unlocked, said trigger means may be actuated, wherein said lock means includes three positions; a lock, a safety, and a firing position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
63 words
A gun lock having an individual firing button comprising in combination a firing button, a shaft extending downwardly from said firing button, trigger means connected to said shaft, and lock means connected to said shaft whereby when said lock means is unlocked, said trigger means may be actuated, wherein said lock means includes three positions; a lock, a safety, and a firing position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said lock position is provided with a lip which underlies said button and surrounds said shaft to prevent negative vertical displacement of said shaft.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The device of claim 2 wherein said safety position comprises a dimple disposed on a housing for the gun coacting with a detent on said shaft to prevent downward vertical displacement of said shaft.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
The device of claim 3 wherein said lock means includes a second shaft connected to said first named shaft oriented in a horizontal fashion and provided with a notch for registry with a latch which constrains said second shaft from horizontal displacement.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
The device of claim 4 wherein said latch is upwardly biased by spring means, and said latch will translate upwardly when a plurality of plates disposed between the top portion of said latch and said spring are correctly aligned to thereby provide an unobstructive opening.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
55 words
The device of claim 5 in which said plates are oriented to define the unobstructive hole or opening by means of combination lock pins defined by a top button portion, a downwardly extending shaft for each button, notches disposed on said last names shafts, and pin elements associated with said plate to enter said notches.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
In the device of claim 6 wherein said pin elements on said plates are spring biased.
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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) | 1984-11-30 | 1985-06-01 | 1985-12-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-11-30 | 1989-06-01 | 1989-12-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-11-30 | 1993-06-01 | 1993-12-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |