Abstract

The techniques described herein relate to methods and apparatus for firearm safety mechanisms, visual safety indicators, and related techniques. A firearm includes a handle comprising one or more buttons disposed at least partially within a surface of the handle, such that the one or more buttons can be in contact with an operator's hand when the operator grasps the handle; a safety mechanism in mechanical communication with the trigger. The safety mechanism comprises: a first position that blocks actuation of the trigger; and a second position that does not block actuation of the trigger; and at least one processor configured to: upon determining an input code matches a stored code, transmits a signal to the safety mechanism to change the safety mechanism from the first position to the second position so that the firearm can be fired by the operator.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 17/06 - Electric or electromechanical safeties
• F41A 17/04 - Safeties of the combination-lock type
• F41A 17/46 - Trigger safeties, i.e. means for preventing trigger movement

Abstract

The techniques described herein relate to methods and apparatus for firearm safety mechanisms, visual safety indicators, and related techniques. A firearm includes a handle comprising one or more buttons disposed at least partially within a surface of the handle, such that the one or more buttons can be in contact with an operator's hand when the operator grasps the handle; a safety mechanism in mechanical communication with the trigger. The safety mechanism comprises: a first position that blocks actuation of the trigger; and a second position that does not block actuation of the trigger; and at least one processor configured to: upon determining an input code matches a stored code, transmits a signal to the safety mechanism to change the safety mechanism from the first position to the second position so that the firearm can be fired by the operator.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 17/06 - Electric or electromechanical safeties
• F41A 17/04 - Safeties of the combination-lock type
• F41A 17/46 - Trigger safeties, i.e. means for preventing trigger movement

Abstract

The techniques described herein relate to methods and apparatus for firearm safety mechanisms, visual safety indicators, and related techniques. A firearm includes a handle comprising one or more buttons disposed at least partially within a surface of the handle, such that the one or more buttons can be in contact with an operator's hand when the operator grasps the handle; a safety mechanism in mechanical communication with the trigger. The safety mechanism comprises: a first position that blocks actuation of the trigger; and a second position that does not block actuation of the trigger; and at least one processor configured to: upon determining an input code matches a stored code, transmits a signal to the safety mechanism to change the safety mechanism from the first position to the second position so that the firearm can be fired by the operator.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 17/06 - Electric or electromechanical safeties
• H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling

Abstract

The techniques described herein relate to methods and apparatus for firearm safety mechanisms, visual safety indicators, and related techniques. A firearm includes a handle comprising one or more buttons disposed at least partially within a surface of the handle, such that the one or more buttons can be in contact with an operator's hand when the operator grasps the handle; a safety mechanism in mechanical communication with the trigger. The safety mechanism comprises: a first position that blocks actuation of the trigger; and a second position that does not block actuation of the trigger; and at least one processor configured to: upon determining an input code matches a stored code, transmits a signal to the safety mechanism to change the safety mechanism from the first position to the second position so that the firearm can be fired by the operator.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 17/04 - Safeties of the combination-lock type
• F41A 17/06 - Electric or electromechanical safeties
• F41A 17/22 - Grip or stock safeties, i.e. safeties disengaged by clasping the grip or stock acting on the trigger
• F41A 17/28 - Grip or stock safeties, i.e. safeties disengaged by clasping the grip or stock acting on the sear
• F41A 17/46 - Trigger safeties, i.e. means for preventing trigger movement
• F41C 3/00 - Pistols