US4395837A
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Trigger protector for firearms
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-12-22
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Granted: 1983-08-02
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Expires: 2000-12-22
Abstract
Abstract A firearm trigger protector including a sheath having two sides dimensioned to enclose a trigger guard on a firearm, first, second and third straps and first and second hook and loop (Velcro) fasteners. The first strap has an unsecured end and is secured at its other end to one side of the sheath. The first hook and loop fastener has two mating portions. One mating portion is secured to the unsecured end of the first strap; and the opposite mating portion is secured to the sheath in a position to interact with the one mating portion of the first hook and loop fastener. The second and third straps are secured respectively at opposite sides of the first strap adjacent the position where the opposite mating portion of the first hook and loop fastener is secured to the sheath. The second and third straps are disposed for being wrapped over each other and the first strap when the first strap is wrapped around the firearm. The second hook and loop fastener has two mating portions respectively secured to the second and third straps for interacting with each other to bind the second strap to the third strap when the second and third straps are wrapped over each other and the first strap, to thereby prevent the first hook and loop fastener from being separated by pulling on the unsecured end of the first strap.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert E. Durnal
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:59
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41A; F41A17/00; F41A17/46; F41A17/54
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
298 words
A firearm trigger protector, comprising a sheath having two sides dimensioned to enclose a trigger guard on a firearm and to cover a trigger within the trigger guard for preventing the trigger from being pulled; a first strap having an unsecured end and secured at its other end to one side of the sheath; a first hook and loop fastener having two mating portions, with one mating portion being secured to the unsecured end of the first strap on a first side of the strap that is adjacent the sheath when the first strap is wrapped around the firearm, and the opposite mating portion being secured to the exterior of a side of the sheath in a position to interact with the one mating portion of the first hook and loop fastener secured to the first strap; second and third straps respectively secured at opposite sides of the first strap to either the first strap or the sheath adjacent the position where the opposite mating portion of the first hook and loop fastener is secured to the sheath, wherein the second and third straps are disposed for being wrapped over each other and the first strap when the first strap is wrapped around the firearm; a second hook and loop fastener having two mating portions respectively secured to the second and third straps for interacting with each other to bind the second strap to the third strap when the second and third straps are wrapped over each other and the first strap to thereby prevent the first hook and loop fastener from being separated by pulling on the unsecured end of the first strap after the first strap has been wrapped around the firearm to cause the mating portions of the first hook and loop fastener to interact.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
298 words
A firearm trigger protector, comprising a sheath having two sides dimensioned to enclose a trigger guard on a firearm and to cover a trigger within the trigger guard for preventing the trigger from being pulled; a first strap having an unsecured end and secured at its other end to one side of the sheath; a first hook and loop fastener having two mating portions, with one mating portion being secured to the unsecured end of the first strap on a first side of the strap that is adjacent the sheath when the first strap is wrapped around the firearm, and the opposite mating portion being secured to the exterior of a side of the sheath in a position to interact with the one mating portion of the first hook and loop fastener secured to the first strap; second and third straps respectively secured at opposite sides of the first strap to either the first strap or the sheath adjacent the position where the opposite mating portion of the first hook and loop fastener is secured to the sheath, wherein the second and third straps are disposed for being wrapped over each other and the first strap when the first strap is wrapped around the firearm; a second hook and loop fastener having two mating portions respectively secured to the second and third straps for interacting with each other to bind the second strap to the third strap when the second and third straps are wrapped over each other and the first strap to thereby prevent the first hook and loop fastener from being separated by pulling on the unsecured end of the first strap after the first strap has been wrapped around the firearm to cause the mating portions of the first hook and loop fastener to interact.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
125 words
A firearm trigger protector according to claim 1, further comprising fourth and fifth straps respectively secured to the exterior of the opposite side of the sheath from where the opposite portion of the first hook and loop fastener is secured and disposed for being wrapped over each other and the first strap when the first strap is wrapped around the firearm; and a third hook and loop fastener having two mating portions respectively secured to the fourth and fifth straps for interacting with each other to bind the fourth strap to the fifth strap when the fourth and fifth straps are wrapped over each other and the first strap to thereby prevent the first strap from being moved from the opposite side of the sheath.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
79 words
A firearm trigger protector according to claim 2, further comprising a fourth hook and loop fastener having two mating portions, with one mating portion being secured to the first side of the first strap and the opposite mating portion being secured to the exterior of the opposite side of the sheath to interact with the one mating portion of the fourth hook and loop fastener secured to the first strap when the first strap is wrapped around the firearm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A firearm trigger protector according to claim 3, wherein the opposite mating portion of the fourth hook and loop fastener is secured to the sheath at the position where the fourth and fifth straps are secured to the sheath.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
73 words
A firearm trigger protector according to claim 4, wherein the opposite mating portion of the first hook and loop fastener is attached to a washer that is secured to the sheath for swiveling with respect to the sheath; and wherein the opposite mating portion of the fourth hook and loop fastener is attached to a washer that is secured to the opposite side of the sheath for swiveling with respect to the sheath.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
A firearm trigger protector according to claims 1, 2, or 3 wherein the second and third straps are positioned toward the unsecured end of the first strap from the position where the opposite mating portion of the first hook and loop fastener is secured to the sheath.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
161 words
A firearm trigger protector, comprising a sheath having two sides dimensioned to enclose a trigger guard on a firearm and to cover a trigger within the trigger guard for preventing the trigger from being pulled; a first strap having an unsecured end and secured at its other end to one side of the sheath, and further including a slit in the central portion of the first strap to permit a hammer of the firearm to protrude therethrough, and a first hook and loop fastener having two mating portions, with one mating portion being secured to the unsecured end of the first strap on a first side of the strap that is adjacent the sheath when the first strap is wrapped around the firearm, and the opposite mating portion being secured to the exterior of a side of the sheath in a position to interact with the one mating portion of the first hook and loop fastener secured to the first strap.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
161 words
A firearm trigger protector, comprising a sheath having two sides dimensioned to enclose a trigger guard on a firearm and to cover a trigger within the trigger guard for preventing the trigger from being pulled; a first strap having an unsecured end and secured at its other end to one side of the sheath, and further including a slit in the central portion of the first strap to permit a hammer of the firearm to protrude therethrough, and a first hook and loop fastener having two mating portions, with one mating portion being secured to the unsecured end of the first strap on a first side of the strap that is adjacent the sheath when the first strap is wrapped around the firearm, and the opposite mating portion being secured to the exterior of a side of the sheath in a position to interact with the one mating portion of the first hook and loop fastener secured to the first strap.
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) | 1986-08-01 | 1987-01-31 | 1987-08-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-08-01 | 1991-01-31 | 1991-08-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-08-01 | 1995-01-31 | 1995-08-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |