Firearm locking device with motion sensor and alarm
OwnerPaul K. Dragoninventor
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Abstract
A firearm locking device and alarm that incorporates a universal, self-conforming trigger lock which prevents access to the trigger and unauthorized operation of the firearm and deters unauthorized movement. The device comprises a clamp section and an alarm section which houses a motion sensor for detection of movement of the firearm and for generation of an alarm activating signal. An internal microcomputer is provided to receive the alarm activating signal from the motion sensor. The microcomputer will permit sufficient time for the locking device and alarm to be unlocked or disabled. If the unit is not unlocked or disabled following movement of the firearm an audible alarm is activated. A key-actuated switch is provided to enable or disable the firearm locking device and alarm.
Claims23
A firearm locking device and alarm to be detachably mounted on a trigger guard of a firearm to prevent operation and deter movement of the firearm, comprising:
- (a) a first section being configured to fit over the trigger guard of the firearm;
- (b) a second section being configured to fit over the trigger guard of the firearm in laterally opposed relationship to the first section to form a firearm locking device and alarm assembly;
- (c) means for lockably connecting the first section and the second section against opposite faces of the trigger guard extending transversely through the trigger guard and in proximity to the trigger so as to engage therebetween, substantially enclosing and preventing access to, the trigger and trigger guard of the firearm;
- (d) motion sensing means operatively associated with the firearm locking device and alarm assembly for sensing movement of the firearm;
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- (e) an alarm means operatively associated with the firearm locking device and alarm assembly for providing an alert signal in response to the movement of the firearm.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.