Gun safety device
US10190838B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | May 8, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG04B99/00
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for controlling access to a firearm having a barrel with various physical features proximal thereto, including a muzzle device. The device includes a lock housing with a cavity to receive the barrel. The device also includes a lock mechanism shaft coupled to a lock mechanism that is configured for rotational movement upon actuation of the lock mechanism. The lock mechanism shaft is coupled to a cam that moves axially upon rotation of the lock mechanism shaft. A bidirectional rotatable shaft is coupled to the cam and is insertable into the barrel of the firearm. Embodiments described include variants on the use of a plurality of tabs such as arm, tab, and/or housing configurations to receive and grasp the muzzle device, firearm fixed front sights, bead front sights and/or accessories such as, for example, Picatinny rails, vertical or near vertical serrations, cuts and/or grooves located on the distal lateral and ventral regions of the frame and/or slide.
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