Removable trigger lock for firearms
OwnerTim Schnellinventor
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Abstract
A removable trigger lock having a unitary housing that includes a first guard member and a second guard member permanently connected by a linking member having a fixedly sized gap therebetween for fitting the housing around the trigger lock section of a gun. The removable trigger lock has a lock member integrally and slidably coupled to the housing. The lock member has a open position such that it is not within the gap and an open position such that it is at least partially within the gap. The lock member has a shaft with a latching section for locking the shaft. The trigger lock includes a lock attached to the housing for locking the lock member into the second position. The locking mechanism is a combination lock.
Claims17
A trigger lock for a firearm, the trigger lock comprising:
- a pair of guard members permanently coupled by a crossbar;
- a U-shaped lock member having a first leg and a second leg, the first leg slidable within the crossbar, the second leg slidable across a gap between the pair of guard members;
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- a lock mechanism for locking the lock member into place on the firearm.
A trigger lock for blocking access to the trigger of a gun, the trigger lock comprising:
- a housing having a fixedly sized gap for receiving a trigger guard of the gun;
- lock member slidably coupled to the housing;
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- a mechanical lock mechanism for locking the lock member within the gap so that the housing is locked to the gun, wherein the lock member comprises a U-shaped member, the lock member having a first shaft with a latching section for engaging with the lock mechanism.
A trigger lock for blocking access to the trigger of a gun, the trigger lock comprising:
- a housing having a fixedly sized gap for receiving a trigger guard of the gun;
- a lock member slidably coupled to the housing;
- a mechanical locking mechanism for locking the lock member within the gap so that the one-piece housing is locked to the gun;
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- a button coupled to the locking mechanism, the button for releasing the lock member from a closed position to an open position;
- wherein, when the locking mechanism is in an open position the button can be depressed, and when the locking mechanism is in a locked position the button cannot be depressed.
A removable trigger lock for a firearm, the trigger lock comprising:
- a unitary housing;
- a lock mechanism attached to the unitary housing, the lock mechanism includes a latching section;
- a U-shaped lock member slidably coupled to the unitary housing for locking the housing onto the firearm, the lock member having a shaft with a latching section for engaging with the lock member latching section;
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- a button coupled to the locking mechanism, the button for releasing the lock member from a closed position to an open position;
- wherein, when the locking mechanism is in an open position the button can be depressed, and when the locking mechanism is in a locked position the button cannot be depressed.
A trigger lock for a firearm, the trigger lock comprising:
- a unitary housing having a first guard member and a second guard member permanently connected to each other;
- a lock mechanism attached to the unitary housing;
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- a lock member for positively engaging the first guard member and the second guard member when the lock member is engaged with the lock mechanism, wherein the lock member comprises a U-shaped member having a first shaft, a second shaft, and an outer end, the outer end positively engages the first guard member when the lock member is engaged with the lock mechanism.
A trigger lock for a firearm, the trigger lock comprising:
- a unitary housing having a first guard member and a second guard member;
- a lock mechanism attached to the second guard member;
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- a lock member slidably coupled to the first guard member, the lock member having a first shaft and a second shaft, the first shaft located inside a trigger guard of the firearm and the second shaft located outside the trigger guard when the lock member is in a closed position on the firearm, wherein the lock member comprises a U-shaped member having an outer end for engaging the first guard member when the lock member is in the closed position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.