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Trigger guard alarm for a firearm
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1992-08-07
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Granted: 1994-02-08
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Expires: 2012-08-07
Abstract
Abstract A trigger guard alarm system for a firearm which comprises a trigger locking device and a means for generating an alarm to indicate unauthorized removal of the trigger locking device. The alarm system is on the trigger lock and is activated by placing the lock around the trigger. The alarm is subsequently deactivated by entering a predetermined signal in the alarm generating means.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert M. Fuller
- 👤 Ann D. Fuller
- 👤 Richard P. Smyth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:55
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41A; F41A17/00; F41A17/04; F41A17/46; F41A17/54
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
A trigger lock for preventing unauthorized use of a firearm, comprising: a. a trigger locking means moveable between an operative position on the firearm preventing movement of the trigger an inoperative position allowing movement of the trigger; b. an actuator means to detect between the operative and inoperative positions of the trigger locking means and to generate a position signal indicative of the position of the trigger locking device; c. numerical combination entry means to enter a numerical combination and to generate a numerical combination signal indicative of the numerical combination; d. numerical combination display means to display the numerical combination indicated by the numerical combination signal; e. signal processing means responsive to the position signal and the numerical combination signal to generate an alarm signal when the position signal and the numerical combination signal indicate an unauthorized attempt to use the firearm; and f. alarm indicator means responsive to the alarm signal to emit an audible alarm when the unauthorized attempt to use the firearm is indicated.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
A trigger lock for preventing unauthorized use of a firearm, comprising: a. a trigger locking means moveable between an operative position on the firearm preventing movement of the trigger an inoperative position allowing movement of the trigger; b. an actuator means to detect between the operative and inoperative positions of the trigger locking means and to generate a position signal indicative of the position of the trigger locking device; c. numerical combination entry means to enter a numerical combination and to generate a numerical combination signal indicative of the numerical combination; d. numerical combination display means to display the numerical combination indicated by the numerical combination signal; e. signal processing means responsive to the position signal and the numerical combination signal to generate an alarm signal when the position signal and the numerical combination signal indicate an unauthorized attempt to use the firearm; and f. alarm indicator means responsive to the alarm signal to emit an audible alarm when the unauthorized attempt to use the firearm is indicated.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The firearm trigger lock of claim 1, wherein the signal processing means is a digital microcontroller.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The firearm trigger lock of claim 2, wherein the numerical combination display means is a plurality of seven-segment displays.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The firearm trigger lock of claim 3, wherein the alarm indicator means is an electronic horn.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The firearm trigger lock of claim 4, wherein the actuator means is a switch in the trigger locking means which is actuated when the trigger locking means assumes the operative position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The firearm trigger lock of claim 3, wherein the actuator means is a switch in the trigger locking means which is actuated when the trigger locking means assumes the operative position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The firearm trigger lock of claim 2, wherein the actuator means is a switch in the trigger locking means which is actuated when the trigger locking means assumes the operative position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
94 words
The firearm trigger lock of claim 7, wherein the trigger locking means comprises: a. a frame; b. a first element on the frame; c. a second element moveable on the frame; and d. means for securing the second element on the frame at a selected distance from the first element so as to engage therebetween, and prevent access to, at least the trigger in the operative position and wherein the actuator means is the switch on a selected one of the elements which is actuated when the trigger locking means assumes the operative position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The firearm trigger lock of claim 2, wherein the alarm indicator means is an electronic horn.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
94 words
The firearm trigger lock of claim 9, wherein the trigger locking means comprises: a. a frame; b. a first element on the frame; c. a second element moveable on the frame; and d. means for securing the second element on the frame at a selected distance from the first element so as to engage therebetween, and prevent access to, at least the trigger in the operative position and wherein the actuator means is a switch on a selected one of the elements which is actuated when the trigger locking means assumes the operative position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
94 words
The firearm trigger lock of claim 2, wherein the trigger locking means comprises: a. a frame; b. a first element on the frame; c. a second element moveable on the frame; and d. means for securing the second element on the frame at a selected distance from the first element so as to engage therebetween, and prevent access to, at least the trigger in the operative position and wherein the actuator means is a switch on a selected one of the elements which is actuated when the trigger locking means assumes the operative position.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
The firearm trigger lock of claim 1, wherein the numerical combination display means is a plurality of seven-segment displays.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
The firearm trigger lock of claim 1, wherein the alarm indicator means is an electronic horn.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
31 words
The firearm trigger lock of claim 13, wherein the actuator means is a switch in the trigger locking means which is actuated when the trigger locking means assumes the operative position.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
94 words
The firearm trigger lock of claim 13, wherein the trigger locking means comprises: a. a frame; b. a first element on the frame; c. a second element moveable on the frame; and d. means for securing the second element on the frame at a selected distance from the first element so as to engage therebetween, and prevent access to, at least the trigger in the operative position and wherein the actuator means is a switch on a selected one of the elements which is actuated when the trigger locking means assumes the operative position.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
31 words
The firearm trigger lock of claim 1, wherein the actuator means is a switch in the trigger locking means which is actuated when the trigger locking means assumes the operative position.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
94 words
The firearm trigger lock of claim 16, wherein the trigger locking means comprises: a. a frame; b. a first element on the frame; c. a second element moveable on the frame; and d. means for securing the second element on the frame at a selected distance from the first element so as to engage therebetween, and prevent access to, at least the trigger in the operative position and wherein the actuator means if the switch on a selected one of the elements which is actuated when the trigger locking means assumes the operative position.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
94 words
The firearm trigger lock of claim 1, wherein the trigger locking means comprises: a. a frame; b. a first element on the frame; c. a second element moveable on the frame; and d. means for securing the second element on the frame at a selected distance from the first element so as to engage therebetween, and prevent access to, at least the trigger in the operative position and wherein the actuator means is a switch on a selected one of the elements which is actuated when the trigger locking means assumes the operative position.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
85 words
A trigger lock for preventing unauthorized use of a firearm, comprising: a. a trigger locking device moveable between an operative position on the firearm preventing movement of the trigger and an inoperative position allowing movement of the trigger; b. alarm means on the device for sending a radio frequency signal to indicate an unauthorized attempt to move the trigger locking device to the inoperative position; and c. a remote receiving station for receiving the radio frequency signal and for sounding an alarm in response thereto.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
85 words
A trigger lock for preventing unauthorized use of a firearm, comprising: a. a trigger locking device moveable between an operative position on the firearm preventing movement of the trigger and an inoperative position allowing movement of the trigger; b. alarm means on the device for sending a radio frequency signal to indicate an unauthorized attempt to move the trigger locking device to the inoperative position; and c. a remote receiving station for receiving the radio frequency signal and for sounding an alarm in response thereto.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
94 words
The firearm trigger lock of claim 19, wherein the trigger locking device comprises: a. a frame; b. a first element on the frame; c. a second element moveable on the frame; and d. means for securing the second element on the frame at a selected distance from the first element so as to engage therebetween, and prevent access to, at least the trigger in the operative position and wherein an actuator means is a switch on a selected one of the elements which is actuated when the trigger locking device assumes the operative position.
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