US5272828A
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Combined cartridge magazine and power supply for a firearm
Assignee: Colt's Manufacturing Co Inc
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Filing: 1992-08-03
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Granted: 1993-12-28
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Expires: 2012-08-03
Abstract
Abstract A firearm cartridge magazine comprising a housing and a battery. The magazine is adapted to be removably connected to a firearm to house and dispense firearm cartridges. The battery can supply power to the firearm such as for a battery operated firing system. In a preferred embodiment, the battery is the sole power source for the firearm such that the firearm can only fire when the magazine is properly connected to the firearm.
Inventors
- 👤 John T. Petrick
- 👤 Richard L. Costello
- 👤 Evan H. Whildin, Sr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 09:00
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41A; F41A19/00; F41A19/58; F41A19/63; F41A17/00; F41A17/34; F41A17/36; F41A9/00; F41A9/61; F41A9/64; F41A9/65; F42; F42B; F42B3/00; F42B3/10; F42B3/113; F42B5/00; F42B5/02; F42B5/08; F42B5/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A firearm comprising: a frame; a barrel connected to the frame; a firing system connected to the frame, the firing system being at least partially electrically powered; a removable cartridge magazine connected to the frame; and means for preventing the firing system from firing unless the cartridge magazine is connected to the frame, the means for preventing the firing system from firing comprising the cartridge magazine having at least one battery, the cartridge magazine battery being the sole power source for the firing system whereby the firing system cannot operate when the cartridge magazine and its at least one battery are not connected to the frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A firearm comprising: a frame; a barrel connected to the frame; a firing system connected to the frame, the firing system being at least partially electrically powered; a removable cartridge magazine connected to the frame; and means for preventing the firing system from firing unless the cartridge magazine is connected to the frame, the means for preventing the firing system from firing comprising the cartridge magazine having at least one battery, the cartridge magazine battery being the sole power source for the firing system whereby the firing system cannot operate when the cartridge magazine and its at least one battery are not connected to the frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A firearm as in claim 1 wherein the battery is removably mounted to a housing of the cartridge magazine.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A firearm as in claim 1 further comprising means to signal a predetermined condition of the battery's power.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1996-12-27 | 1997-06-28 | 1997-12-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-12-27 | 2001-06-28 | 2001-12-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-12-27 | 2005-06-28 | 2005-12-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |