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Trigger cover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-03-19
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Granted: 1991-12-31
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Expires: 2011-03-19
Abstract
Abstract A combination includes a gun and a trigger cover. The gun includes a trigger, a trigger guard and an elongated barrel extending longitudinally in a shooting direction of the gun. The trigger cover includes an open position and a closed position. The open position being for exposing the trigger and allowing access to and operation of the latter. The closed position being for covering and restricting access to the trigger. The cover includes a recess for receiving the trigger in the closed position. The recess faces the trigger in the open position of the cover. A structure extends into the recess when the cover is in the open position.
Inventors
- 👤 Jim Z. Nishioka
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: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
In combination, a gun and a trigger cover, said gun having a trigger, a trigger guard and an elongated barrel extending longitudinally in a shooting direction of the gun, said trigger cover for covering said trigger, said trigger cover including an open position and a closed position, said open position being a position of said trigger cover for exposing said trigger and allowing access to and operation of the latter, said closed position being a position of said trigger cover for covering and restricting access to said trigger, said trigger cover also including forward and rearward portions, said trigger cover being slidably connected to said gun during operation of said combination, said cover including recess means, said recess means being space in said cover for receiving said trigger in said closed position of said cover, said recess means being positioned in said rearward portion of said cover and facing said trigger in said open position of said cover, said combination also including blocking means for blocking foreign objects from entering said recess means when said cover is in said open position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
In combination, a gun and a trigger cover, said gun having a trigger, a trigger guard and an elongated barrel extending longitudinally in a shooting direction of the gun, said trigger cover for covering said trigger, said trigger cover including an open position and a closed position, said open position being a position of said trigger cover for exposing said trigger and allowing access to and operation of the latter, said closed position being a position of said trigger cover for covering and restricting access to said trigger, said trigger cover also including forward and rearward portions, said trigger cover being slidably connected to said gun during operation of said combination, said cover including recess means, said recess means being space in said cover for receiving said trigger in said closed position of said cover, said recess means being positioned in said rearward portion of said cover and facing said trigger in said open position of said cover, said combination also including blocking means for blocking foreign objects from entering said recess means when said cover is in said open position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said blocking means extends rearwardly beyond said recess means when said cover is in the open position facing said trigger.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said blocking means is vertically positioned in said trigger guard.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said trigger guard includes a forward portion, said blocking means being positioned rearwardly of said forward portion of said trigger guard and forwardly of said trigger.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
181 words
In combination, a gun and a trigger cover, said gun having a trigger, a trigger guard and an elongated barrel extending longitudinally in a shooting direction of the gun, said trigger cover for covering said trigger, said trigger cover including an open position and a closed position, said open position being a position of said trigger cover for exposing said trigger and allowing access to and operation of the latter, said closed position being a position of said trigger cover for covering and restricting access to said trigger, said trigger cover also including forward and rearward portions, said trigger cover being connected to said gun during operation of said combination, said trigger cover including a pair of opposite parallel side walls and a connecting wall positioned therebetween for connecting said pair of side walls, said gun also including slot means positioned below said trigger and extending longitudinally in the shooting direction of the gun, said slot means for slidably receiving said connecting wall of said cover and for controlling vertical and lateral movements of said cover during operation of the latter.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
181 words
In combination, a gun and a trigger cover, said gun having a trigger, a trigger guard and an elongated barrel extending longitudinally in a shooting direction of the gun, said trigger cover for covering said trigger, said trigger cover including an open position and a closed position, said open position being a position of said trigger cover for exposing said trigger and allowing access to and operation of the latter, said closed position being a position of said trigger cover for covering and restricting access to said trigger, said trigger cover also including forward and rearward portions, said trigger cover being connected to said gun during operation of said combination, said trigger cover including a pair of opposite parallel side walls and a connecting wall positioned therebetween for connecting said pair of side walls, said gun also including slot means positioned below said trigger and extending longitudinally in the shooting direction of the gun, said slot means for slidably receiving said connecting wall of said cover and for controlling vertical and lateral movements of said cover during operation of the latter.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination of claim 5 wherein said trigger guard includes a forward end, said slot means extending rearwardly from said forward end of said trigger guard to said trigger.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
141 words
In combination, a gun and a trigger cover, said gun having a trigger, a trigger guard and an elongated barrel extending longitudinally in a shooting direction of the gun, said trigger cover for covering said trigger, said trigger cover including an open position and a closed position, said open position being a position of said trigger cover for exposing said trigger and allowing access to and operation of the latter, said closed position being a position of said trigger cover for covering and restricting access to said trigger, said trigger cover also including forward and rearward portions, said trigger cover being connected to said gun during operation of said combination, said gun including loading means for loading said cover into said trigger guard, said loading means including a movable portion for allowing easy loading of said cover into said trigger guard.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
141 words
In combination, a gun and a trigger cover, said gun having a trigger, a trigger guard and an elongated barrel extending longitudinally in a shooting direction of the gun, said trigger cover for covering said trigger, said trigger cover including an open position and a closed position, said open position being a position of said trigger cover for exposing said trigger and allowing access to and operation of the latter, said closed position being a position of said trigger cover for covering and restricting access to said trigger, said trigger cover also including forward and rearward portions, said trigger cover being connected to said gun during operation of said combination, said gun including loading means for loading said cover into said trigger guard, said loading means including a movable portion for allowing easy loading of said cover into said trigger guard.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination of claim 7 wherein said movable portion slidably supports said cover during operation of the latter.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination of claim 7 wherein said movable portion is elongated and extends longitudinally in the shooting direction of the gun.
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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) | 1994-12-30 | 1995-07-01 | 1995-12-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-12-30 | 1999-07-01 | 1999-12-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-12-30 | 2003-07-01 | 2003-12-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |