Portable battery-powered safety lock

Claim 2

A safety lock for firearms comprising: a backplate removably engageable with a frontplate when said backplate and said frontplate are applied to opposite sides of a trigger guard, said backplate and said frontplate each having an inward-facing surface and an outward-facing surface, said backplate further comprising: a pin extending from said inward-facing surface of said backplate; and said frontplate further comprising: a pin-receiving orifice opening to said inward-facing surface of said frontplate at a position strategically located to complementarily receive said pin when said backplate and said frontplate are operably positioned on opposite sides of the trigger guard, said pin-receiving orifice extending into said frontplate a sufficient distance to effectively receive said pin; locking means functionally disposed within said frontplate such that in operation said locking means securely engages said pin; means for receiving information whereby an authorized user of the safety lock can be identified; and electronically-powered means for analyzing the information to determine whether the information matches certain predetermined authorizing information, and if so, controlling the release of said locking means, wherein said locking means comprises a catch-plate comprising a rim which defines a pin-receiving aperture.

Claim 3

The safety lock of claim 1, wherein said pin comprises at least one tooth disposed on said pin such that when said backplate and said frontplate are in secured engagement, said tooth contacts said rim.

Claim 4

The safety lock of claim 2, wherein said pin comprises a plurality of teeth disposed on said pin, whereby a variety of trigger widths are accommodated.

Claim 5

The safety lock of claim 1 further comprising: means for expulsion of said backplate from said frontplate upon release of said locking means.

Claim 6

The safety lock of claim 1 further comprising: an external contact surface whereby an external battery can be applied to supply sufficient power to activate or deactivate said analyzing means.

Claim 7

The safety lock of claim 1 wherein said analyzing means, upon receipt of a predetermined amount of incorrect information or certain predetermined code information, controls the shutdown of the safety lock for a predetermined period of time.

Claim 8

The safety lock of claim 1 further comprising: a shock sensor for detection of tampering.

Claim 9

The safety lock of claim 1 wherein said analyzing means, upon receipt of a predetermined amount of incorrect information or certain predetermined code information, controls the activation of a light-emitting diode.

Claim 10

A safety lock for firearms comprising: a backplate removably engageable with a frontplate when said backplate and said frontplate are applied to opposite sides of a trigger guard, said backplate and said frontplate each having an inward-facing surface and an outward-facing surface, said backplate further comprising: a pin extending from said inward-facing surface of said backplate; and said frontplate further comprising: a pin-receiving orifice opening to said inward-facing surface of said frontplate at a position strategically located to complementarily receive said pin when said backplate and said frontplate are operably positioned on opposite sides of the trigger guard, said pin-receiving orifice extending into said frontplate a sufficient distance to effectively receive said pin; locking means functionally disposed within said frontplate such that in operation said locking means securely engages said pin; means for receiving information whereby an authorized user of the safety lock can be identified; electronically-powered means for analyzing the information to determine whether the information matches certain predetermined authorizing information, and if so, controlling the release of said locking means; and means for expulsion of said backplate from said frontplate upon release of said locking means.

Claim 11

A safety lock for firearms comprising: a backplate removably engageable with a frontplate when said backplate and said frontplate are applied to opposite sides of a trigger guard, said backplate and said frontplate each having an inward-facing surface and an outward-facing surface, said backplate further comprising: a pin extending from said inward-facing surface of said backplate; and said frontplate further comprising: a pin-receiving orifice opening to said inward-facing surface of said frontplate at a position strategically located to complementarily receive said pin when said backplate and said frontplate are operably positioned on opposite sides of the trigger guard, said pin-receiving orifice extending into said frontplate a sufficient distance to effectively receive said pin; locking means functionally disposed within said frontplate such that in operation said locking means securely engages said pin; means for receiving information whereby an authorized user of the safety lock can be identified; electronically-powered means for analyzing the information to determine whether the information matches certain predetermined authorizing information, and if so, controlling the release of said locking means; and means for expulsion of said backplate from said frontplate upon release of said locking means.

Claim 12

The safety lock of claim 9 wherein said means for expulsion comprises a spring means biased such that when said frontplate and said backplate are in secured engagement in operation, said spring means is deformed from its relaxed position.

Claim 13

The safety lock of claim 10, wherein said spring means, when deformed in operation, exerts expulsive force against said frontplate and said backplate.

Claim 14

The safety lock of claim 9 further comprising: an external contact surface whereby an external battery can be applied to supply sufficient power to activate or deactivate said analyzing means.

Claim 15

The safety lock of claim 9 wherein said analyzing means, upon receipt of a predetermined amount of incorrect information or certain predetermined code information, controls the shutdown of the safety lock for a predetermined period of time.

Claim 16

The safety lock of claim B further comprising: a shock sensor for detection of tampering.

Claim 17

The safety lock of claim 9 whereto said analyzing means, upon receipt of a predetermined amount of incorrect information or certain predetermined code information, controls the activation of a light-emitting diode.

Claim 18

A safety lock for firearms comprising: a backplate removably engageable with a frontplate when said backplate and said frontplate are applied to opposite sides of a trigger guard, said backplate and said frontplate each having an inward-facing surface and an outward-facing surface, said backplate further comprising: a pin extending from said inward-facing surface of said backplate; and said frontplate further comprising: a pin-receiving orifice opening to said inward-facing surface of said frontplate at a position strategically located to complementarily receive said pin when said backplate and said frontplate are operably positioned on opposite sides of the trigger guard, said pin-receiving orifice extending into said frontplate a sufficient distance to effectively receive said pin; locking means functionally disposed within said frontplate such that in operation said locking means securely engages said pin; means for receiving information whereby an authorized user of the safety lock can be identified; and electronically-powered means for analyzing the information to determine whether the information matches certain predetermined authorizing information, and if so, controlling the release of said locking means, wherein said analyzing means, upon receipt of a predetermined amount of incorrect information or certain predetermined code information, controls the shutdown of the safety lock for a predetermined period of time.

Claim 19

A safety lock for firearms comprising: a backplate removably engageable with a frontplate when said backplate and said frontplate are applied to opposite sides of a trigger guard, said backplate and said frontplate each having an inward-facing surface and an outward-facing surface, said backplate further comprising: a pin extending from said inward-facing surface of said backplate; and said frontplate further comprising: a pin-receiving orifice opening to said inward-facing surface of said frontplate at a position strategically located to complementarily receive said pin when said backplate and said frontplate are operably positioned on opposite sides of the trigger guard, said pin-receiving orifice extending into said frontplate a sufficient distance to effectively receive said pin; locking means functionally disposed within said frontplate such that in operation said locking means securely engages said pin; means for receiving information whereby an authorized user of the safety lock can be identified; and electronically-powered means for analyzing the information to determine whether the information matches certain predetermined authorizing information, and if so, controlling the release of said locking means, wherein said analyzing means, upon receipt of a predetermined amount of incorrect information or certain predetermined code information, controls the shutdown of the safety lock for a predetermined period of time.

Claim 20

The safety lock of claim 16 further comprising: a shock sensor for detection of tampering.

Claim 21

The safety lock of claim 16 wherein said analyzing means, upon receipt of a predetermined amount of incorrect information or certain predetermined code information, controls the activation of a light-emitting diode.

Claim 22

A safety lock for firearms comprising: a backplate removably engageable with a frontplate when said backplate and said frontplate are applied to opposite sides of a trigger guard, said backplate and said frontplate each having an inward-facing surface and an outward-facing surface, said backplate further comprising: a pin extending from said inward-facing surface of said backplate; and said frontplate further comprising: a pin-receiving orifice opening to said inward-facing surface of said frontplate at a position strategically located to complementarily receive said pin when said backplate and said frontplate are operably positioned on opposite sides of said trigger guard, said pin-receiving orifice extending into said frontplate a sufficient distance to effectively receive said pin; locking means functionally disposed within said frontplate such that in operation said locking means securely engages said pin; means for receiving information whereby an authorized user of the safety lock can be identified; electronically-powered means for analyzing the information to determine whether the information matches certain predetermined authorizing information, and if so, controlling the release of said locking means; and an external contact surface whereby an external battery can be applied to supply sufficient power to activate or deactivate said analyzing means; wherein said analyzing means, upon receipt of a predetermined amount of incorrect information or certain predetermined code information, controls the shutdown of the safety lock for a predetermined period of time.

Claim 23

A safety lock for firearms comprising: a backplate removably engageable with a frontplate when said backplate and said frontplate are applied to opposite sides of a trigger guard, said backplate and said frontplate each having an inward-facing surface and an outward-facing surface, said backplate further comprising: a pin extending from said inward-facing surface of said backplate; and said frontplate further comprising: a pin-receiving orifice opening to said inward-facing surface of said frontplate at a position strategically located to complementarily receive said pin when said backplate and said frontplate are operably positioned on opposite sides of said trigger guard, said pin-receiving orifice extending into said frontplate a sufficient distance to effectively receive said pin; locking means functionally disposed within said frontplate such that in operation said locking means securely engages said pin; means for receiving information whereby an authorized user of the safety lock can be identified; electronically-powered means for analyzing the information to determine whether the information matches certain predetermined authorizing information, and if so, controlling the release of said locking means; and an external contact surface whereby an external battery can be applied to supply sufficient power to activate or deactivate said analyzing means; wherein said analyzing means, upon receipt of a predetermined amount of incorrect information or certain predetermined code information, controls the shutdown of the safety lock for a predetermined period of time.

Claim 24

A safety lock for firearms comprising: a backplate removably engageable with a frontplate when said backplate and said frontplate are applied to opposite sides of a trigger guard, said backplate and said frontplate each having an inward-facing surface and an outward-facing surface, said backplate further comprising: a pin extending from said inward-facing surface of said backplate; and said frontplate further comprising: a pin-receiving orifice opening to said inward-facing surface of said frontplate at a position strategically located to complementarily receive said pin when said backplate and said frontplate are operably positioned on opposite sides of said trigger guard, said pin-receiving orifice extending into said frontplate a sufficient distance to effectively receive said pin; locking means functionally disposed within said frontplate such that in operation said locking means securely engages said pin; means for receiving information whereby an authorized user of the safety lock can be identified; electronically-powered means for analyzing the information to determine whether the information matches certain predetermined authorizing information, and if so, controlling the release of said locking means; and an external contact surface whereby an external battery can be applied to supply sufficient power to activate or deactivate said analyzing means; wherein said analyzing means, upon receipt of a predetermined amount of incorrect information or certain predetermined code information, controls the activation of a light-emitting diode.

Claim 25

A safety lock for firearms comprising: a backplate removably engageable with a frontplate when said backplate and said frontplate are applied to opposite sides of a trigger guard, said backplate and said frontplate each having an inward-facing surface and an outward-facing surface, said backplate further comprising: a pin extending from said inward-facing surface of said backplate; and said frontplate further comprising: a pin-receiving orifice opening to said inward-facing surface of said frontplate at a position strategically located to complementarily receive said pin when said backplate and said frontplate are operably positioned on opposite sides of said trigger guard, said pin-receiving orifice extending into said frontplate a sufficient distance to effectively receive said pin; locking means functionally disposed within said frontplate such that in operation said locking means securely engages said pin; means for receiving information whereby an authorized user of the safety lock can be identified; electronically-powered means for analyzing the information to determine whether the information matches certain predetermined authorizing information, and if so, controlling the release of said locking means; and an external contact surface whereby an external battery can be applied to supply sufficient power to activate or deactivate said analyzing means; wherein said analyzing means, upon receipt of a predetermined amount of incorrect information or certain predetermined code information, controls the activation of a light-emitting diode.

Claim 26

A safety lock for firearms comprising: a backplate removably engageable with a frontplate when said backplate and said frontplate are applied to opposite sides of a trigger guard, said backplate and said frontplate each having an inward-facing surface and an outward-facing surface, said backplate further comprising: a pin extending from said inward-facing surface of said backplate; and said frontplate further comprising: a pin-receiving orifice opening to said inward-facing surface of said frontplate at a position strategically located to complementarily receive said pin when said backplate and said frontplate are operably positioned on opposite sides of said trigger guard, said pin-receiving orifice extending into said frontplate a sufficient distance to effectively receive said pin; locking means functionally disposed within said frontplate such that in operation said locking means securely engages said pin; means for receiving information whereby an authorized user of the safety lock can be identified; electronically-powered means for analyzing the information to determine whether the information matches certain predetermined authorizing information, and if so, controlling the release of said locking means; and sensor means for detection of tampering, said tampering being excessive vibration, shock, or prying force applied to said lock; wherein said analyzing means, upon receipt of a predetermined amount of incorrect information or certain predetermined code information, controls the activation of a light-emitting diode.

Claim 27

A safety lock for firearms comprising: a backplate removably engageable with a frontplate when said backplate and said frontplate are applied to opposite sides of a trigger guard, said backplate and said frontplate each having an inward-facing surface and an outward-facing surface, said backplate further comprising: a pin extending from said inward-facing surface of said backplate; and said frontplate further comprising: a pin-receiving orifice opening to said inward-facing surface of said frontplate at a position strategically located to complementarily receive said pin when said backplate and said frontplate are operably positioned on opposite sides of said trigger guard, said pin-receiving orifice extending into said frontplate a sufficient distance to effectively receive said pin; locking means functionally disposed within said frontplate such that in operation said locking means securely engages said pin; means for receiving information whereby an authorized user of the safety lock can be identified; electronically-powered means for analyzing the information to determine whether the information matches certain predetermined authorizing information, and if so, controlling the release of said locking means; and sensor means for detection of tampering, said tampering being excessive vibration, shock, or prying force applied to said lock; wherein said analyzing means, upon receipt of a predetermined amount of incorrect information or certain predetermined code information, controls the activation of a light-emitting diode.