US 2025/0146776 A1Published application

Biometric gun lock

OwnerJeremy Van Winkleinventor

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Abstract

A gun lock device and firearm security system configured to prevent unauthorized use of a firearm. The gun lock device includes a lower housing, an upper housing, and a locking mechanism comprising a motor and a latch pin. The latch pin is actuated by the motor to engage or disengage a catch pin, thereby locking or unlocking the device. A control circuit, powered by an internal power source, controls the motor based on external signals, which may be received wirelessly. The system further includes a mobile device that captures biometric data, such as a fingerprint, and communicates with the control circuit to authorize unlocking of the gun lock. A cable is connected to the gun lock device to provide additional physical security. Tamper detection sensors and an audible alert system can also be integrated to enhance security and provide feedback upon unlocking attempts.

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Dependent claims

A biometric firearm locking apparatus, comprising:

a lock housing having at least two apertures;
a cable with two ends, the two ends being insertable into the apertures of the lock housing to secure the cable in place;
a microcontroller disposed within the lock housing, the microcontroller comprising a processor and memory, the processor being configured to execute instructions stored in the memory to perform locking and unlocking functions;
a communications interface operatively connected to the microcontroller, the communications interface being configured to receive signals from a mobile device using wireless communication protocols;
a motor disposed within the lock housing, the motor being operatively connected to the microcontroller and configured to drive a locking member between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration;
wherein, upon receiving a signal from the mobile device to lock the apparatus, the microcontroller causes the motor to engage the locking member to secure the ends of the cable within the apertures, thereby locking the apparatus.

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Facts

Application: 18/934,907Filed 1 Nov 2024
Priority: 2 Nov 2023
Published: 8 May 2025
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Classification3 codes

F41A 17/44
Safety arrangements, e.g. safeties: safety plugs, e.g. for plugging-up cartridge chambers , barrels, magazine spaces
F41A 17/066
Electric or electromechanical safeties: having means for recognizing biometric parameters, e.g. voice control, finger print or palm print control
F41A
Functional features or details common to both smallarms and ordnance

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Application63/547,085Us provisional application · filed 2 Nov 2023
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