| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| D377513 |
Handgun |
January 21, 1997 |
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| D371591 |
Two-piece trigger |
July 9, 1996 |
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| D362044 |
Magazine butt plate |
September 5, 1995 |
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| D359098 |
Handgun |
June 6, 1995 |
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| D352087 |
Rear sight for a handgun |
November 1, 1994 |
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| D325953 |
Pistol grip |
May 5, 1992 |
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| D305923 |
Grip for handgun |
February 6, 1990 |
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| D301542 |
Key for handcuffs |
June 13, 1989 |
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| 7617628 |
Fire control mechanism for a firearm |
November 17, 2009 |
| A firearm includes a frame and a slide. A firing mechanism for the firearm includes a striker-type firing pin, a trigger, and a trigger bar. A sear inside the frame is pivotally balanced about a central fulcrum, and is biased in a first pivotal direction by a spring. In this position, a |
| 7600340 |
Locking apparatus for a firearm |
October 13, 2009 |
| A firearm includes a frame and a firing mechanism having a sear (e.g., configured for controlled release of a firing pin) and a trigger bar for actuating the sear. The trigger bar is disengageable from the sear. A locking mechanism is attached to the frame and can be actuated (e.g., by |
| 7506469 |
Firearm frame with configurable grip |
March 24, 2009 |
| A configurable firearm grip is provided in which a removable portion thereof can be selected by the user based on the user's preference. For example, backstraps of various forms, thicknesses, and textures can be fitted to a handgun depending upon if the handgun is to be used for targ |
| 7472507 |
Firearm with modular sear and trigger mechanism housings |
January 6, 2009 |
| A firearm includes a frame, a slide, and modular sear and trigger mechanism housings. The frame has fore and rear receptacles integrally formed therein, e.g., upwardly open compartments accessible from the top of the frame. The modular housings house one or more operational component |
| 7392611 |
Apparatus and method for firearm takedown |
July 1, 2008 |
| An improved firearm takedown mechanism is provided, which in a retention position prevents removal of both a slide and barrel assembly and a trigger assembly, but when manually positioned out of the retention position allows easy removal of both the slide and barrel assembly and the |
| 7389719 |
Wire bushing for use with a firearm barrel |
June 24, 2008 |
| A firearm such as a semiautomatic pistol or handgun includes a barrel and a slide with a front aperture for rearward movement of the slide around the barrel during cycling of the slide between forward and rearward positions. A wire bushing is provided between the outer diameter of the |
| 7380362 |
Firearm extractor mechanism |
June 3, 2008 |
| An extractor mechanism with improved reliability is provided having an extractor arm pivotally mounted within a pocket in a firearm slide. The extractor arm includes a body portion and a hook portion, the body portion being disposed within the pocket and the hook portion extending ou |
| 7328645 |
Compensation system for a firearm |
February 12, 2008 |
| A compensation system for a firearm includes a barrel having a longitudinal bore that defines a firing axis. A compensator assembly is also included and has an attaching mechanism for releasably attaching the compensator assembly adjacent a muzzle end of the barrel. A gas discharge p |
| 7263795 |
Extractor for a revolver |
September 4, 2007 |
| An extractor for the removal of cartridges from the cylinder bores of a revolver. The extractor includes an extractor plate having a plurality of arms extending radially outward from an inner portion of the plate. The arms form an inner surface between adjacent arms. The inner surface |
| 7254913 |
Revolver for firing high velocity ammunition |
August 14, 2007 |
| A revolver for firing high velocity ammunition includes a frame, a cylinder, a barrel, and a firing mechanism. The revolver may include one or more of the following, each of which is especially adapted for use in the context of firing high velocity ammunition: spacers for adjusting a |
| 7251964 |
Double locking handcuffs |
August 7, 2007 |
| A double locking handcuff includes an interior spring laterally moveable between single- and double-lock positions. A finger-operated, pivoting cam is disposed within a slot extending through the cuff frame, and has a wide upper end accessible from the top of the cuff and a narrow, leg-l |
| 7194833 |
Firing mechanism for semi-automatic pistols |
March 27, 2007 |
| A firing mechanism for a firing pin striker operated semiautomatic handgun that includes a sear, a sear block housing, and a pivot arm. The sear is attached to the pivot arm and includes two angled surfaces and an edge portion for controlling the firing pin. The edge portion abuttingly |
| 7140141 |
Apparatus and method for removing the slide of a semi-automatic pistol |
November 28, 2006 |
| A semi-automatic firearm includes a frame and a movable slide mounted on the frame. The slide defines an ejection port and lateral walls that extend longitudinally from a rear face of the slide to adjacent a front face through which an opening is formed to permit egress of a round of |
| 7069683 |
Magazine and slide lever assembly for a semi-automatic firearm |
July 4, 2006 |
| A firearm having a slide includes a magazine for accommodating a round of ammunition and a magazine follower disposed within the magazine. The magazine follower supports the round of ammunition and includes an outwardly extending protruding lip having a distal end which extends beyon |
| 7059075 |
Cylinder retaining mechanism |
June 13, 2006 |
| A cylinder retaining mechanism for a firearm includes a frame having a firing bore and a cylinder having a longitudinal bore. A yoke is pivotally connected to the frame and is operatively connected to the cylinder for selectively pivoting the cylinder between a first position in whic |
| 6993864 |
Locking block for compact semi-automatic pistols |
February 7, 2006 |
| A locking block mechanism for a compact semiautomatic pistol includes a pair of forward guide rails, which are normally separate from the locking block. Additionally, the locking block includes transverse ribs on the sides of the locking block, which engage mating slots in the polymeric |
| 6865979 |
Apparatus and method for removing the slide of a semi-automatic pistol |
March 15, 2005 |
| A method for removing the slide from a semi-automatic firearm is provided that includes the steps of: (1) providing an access port within the slide of the firearm that is positioned to align with the firing mechanism of the firearm; (2) inserting a probe into the access port; and (3) |
| 6711843 |
Firearm including biometric skin sensor |
March 30, 2004 |
| An electronic firearm comprises a barrel assembly and a handle assembly coupled to the barrel assembly. The handle assembly includes a grip portion defining a cavity and at least one opening disposed generally at a rear side of the grip portion, and a biometric sensing device disposed |
| 6711819 |
Scandium containing aluminum alloy firearm |
March 30, 2004 |
| Firearms having scandium containing aluminum alloy components having alloying elements including light weight metals, such as magnesium, chromium, copper and zinc, heavier metals, such as zirconium, and other rare earth metals. The components have yield strengths of 82 to 100 KSI, te |
| 6622411 |
Firearm having chamber status indicator and firearm retrofitting method |
September 23, 2003 |
| A semi-automatic breech locking pistol has a reciprocally movable slide which includes an integral bolt and defines an upwardly and laterally outwardly open ejection port forward of the bolt. A barrel at least partially disposed within the slide has a chamber and a rearwardly extendi |
| 6574898 |
Firearm frame and barrel assembly |
June 10, 2003 |
| Revolver frame and barrel assembly including a frame, a barrel shroud carrying a sight and keyed in sight alignment with the frame, and a generally cylindrical barrel having a rifled bore and extending through the barrel shroud and threadably engaged in the frame retaining the shroud |
| 6571502 |
Electronically fired revolver utilizing a latch mechanism between trigger and hammer to implemen |
June 3, 2003 |
| A revolver includes a cylinder pivotally attached within an opening of a frame. The cylinder has a plurality of firing chambers sized to receive electrically fired cartridges. Each firing chamber is indexable to a carry-up position. A firing mechanism includes a trigger to actuate the |
| 6557289 |
Scandium containing aluminum alloy firearm |
May 6, 2003 |
| Firearms having scandium containing aluminum alloy components having alloying elements including light weight metals, such as magnesium, chromium, copper and zinc, heavier metals, such as zirconium, and other rare earth metals. The components have yield strengths of 82 to 100 KSI, te |
| 6523296 |
Backstrap assembly for an electronic firearm |
February 25, 2003 |
| A backstrap assembly for a firearm includes a backstrap housing for accommodating electronic circuitry. The backstrap housing defines a rearward gripping portion and an open-ended frontward portion. The gripping portion defines apertures for receiving therein switch activators such a |
| 6523294 |
Revolver-safety lock mechanism |
February 25, 2003 |
| A revolver is provided that includes a frame, a barrel, a cylinder, a hammer, a trigger, and a safety lock mechanism. The safety lock mechanism includes a lockarm and a lockarm actuator. The hammer includes a normal slot and a lock slot. The lockarm includes a cam surface and hammer post |
| 6519887 |
Magazine safety |
February 18, 2003 |
| A magazine safety for a semi-automatic firearm having a frame, a magazine well, a magazine, and a firing mechanism is provided. The firing mechanism includes a trigger bar and a sear. The magazine safety includes a rod slidably mounted relative to the frame, and a rod biasing spring that |
| 6493977 |
Firearm having chamber status indicator and firearm retrofitting method |
December 17, 2002 |
| A semi-automatic breech locking pistol has a reciprocally movable slide which includes an integral bolt and defines an upwardly and laterally outwardly open ejection port forward of the bolt. A barrel at least partially disposed within the slide has a chamber and a rearwardly extendi |
| 6457271 |
Magazine safety |
October 1, 2002 |
| A magazine safety is provided for a semi-automatic firearm having a frame with a magazine well, a magazine, and a firing mechanism that includes a trigger bar. The magazine safety includes a latch and a latch bias. When the magazine is not received within the magazine well, the latch bia |
| 6434875 |
Backstrap module configured to receive components and circuitry of a firearm capable of firing n |
August 20, 2002 |
| A backstrap module configured to receive components and circuitry of a firearm capable of generating a firing signal from a firing apparatus for firing a non-impact ammunition cartridge along a firing axis includes a housing having an exterior surface which serves as a handgrip of the |
| 6430860 |
Method of assembling a firearm having a security apparatus |
August 13, 2002 |
| A method for assembling a firearm having a frame which houses a security apparatus for enabling generation of a firing signal by a firing apparatus to discharge a non-percussively fired ammunition cartridge along a firing axis. The method includes forming the frame to include a generally |
| 6425199 |
Trigger assembly for use in a firearm having a security apparatus |
July 30, 2002 |
| A trigger assembly is proposed for a firearm having a firing apparatus for generating a firing signal to a non-percussively fired ammunition cartridge for discharge of the cartridge. The trigger assembly includes a trigger member rotationally fixed to a frame of the firearm by a tran |
| 6421944 |
Security apparatus for use in a firearm |
July 23, 2002 |
| A security apparatus is proposed for a firearm adapted to fire a non-impact ammunition cartridge, the firearm including a trigger assembly manually actuated by a trigger member and an integrated backstrap module which houses an electronic firing apparatus for generating a firing signal. |
| 6412208 |
Electronic sight assembly for use with a firearm |
July 2, 2002 |
| According to the present invention, an electronic sight assembly for sighting a revolver under various ambient lighting conditions comprises an elongated sight frame having front and rear sights, and means for illuminating the sights according to a measured level of ambient light. A |
| 6405473 |
Slide assembly for a firearm |
June 18, 2002 |
| A slide assembly capable of repeated reciprocal movement about an upper portion of a firearm having a firing pin assembly, including a firing probe tip for selectively contacting a chambered ammunition cartridge, includes a frame having a forward end and an aft end, the frame accommo |
| 6397508 |
Electric firing probe for detonating electrically-fired ammunition in a firearm |
June 4, 2002 |
| A firing probe assembly for communicating an electronic firing signal generated by a firing apparatus of a firearm to thereby cause the detonation of an electrically fired ammunition cartridge includes an electrically non-conductive housing having an approximately cylindrical firing |
| 6374526 |
Firing pin block for pistol |
April 23, 2002 |
| A firearm having a firing pin block that does not affect trigger pull is disclosed. The firing pin block embodied in the present invention is actuated by a grip safety operably linked to a spring biased locking plunger to prevent accidental discharge of the firearm. An intermediate l |
| 6370806 |
Ammunition magazine for use in a firearm adapted for firing non-impact detonated cartridges |
April 16, 2002 |
| An ammunition magazine is proposed for a firearm adapted to fire non-impact ammunition cartridges, the firearm includes a frame and a backstrap module which houses an electronic firing apparatus for generating a firing signal. The ammunition magazine also includes an elongated housing fo |
| 6360470 |
Firing probe for use in a non-impact firearm |
March 26, 2002 |
| According to the present invention, a firing probe assembly adapted to deliver an electric firing signal from a firing apparatus to a non-impact fired ammunition cartridge in a firearm comprises a probe shaft, a probe spring, a probe tip, and an actuator bushing. The probe shaft is secur |
| 6360469 |
Electronically fired revolver utilizing percussively actuated cartridges |
March 26, 2002 |
| According to the present invention, a firearm having an electronic firing apparatus adapted to produce a firing signal includes a frame with a firing chamber to receive a percussively fired cartridge, a barrel with a firing axis attached to the frame in alignment with the firing chamber |
| 6360468 |
Security apparatus for authorizing use of a non-impact firearm |
March 26, 2002 |
| According to the present invention, a security apparatus for use in authorizing the discharge of a firearm having a firing apparatus includes a sensor assembly for receiving a plurality of operational parameters of the firearm and determining if the operational parameters are consistent |
| 6357157 |
Firing control system for non-impact fired ammunition |
March 19, 2002 |
| A multi-chambered firearm for firing a non-impact primer ammunition includes an electrically-conductive firing probe adapted to deliver a firing charge to ignite the primer and cause firing. The firing signal is controlled by a computer control system located in the firearm that dete |
| 6357156 |
Authorization module for activating a firearm and method of using same |
March 19, 2002 |
| An authorization module is provided for activating an associated portable or hand-held electronic device such as a firearm. The authorization module includes a housing defining a cavity, and an electrical interface for communicating with the electronic firearm. The housing is preferably |
