Firearm with force sensitive trigger and activation sequence

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2005-03-25

2008-10-28

Carone, Michael J. (Department: 3641)

Firearms

Safety mechanism

C042S039500, C042S001090

Reexamination Certificate

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07441362

ABSTRACT:
Firearms include a specially designed trigger capable of verifying a user's identity so that only an authorized user can discharge the firearm. In some embodiments, a user is identified by matching a signal representing force applied to the trigger as a function of time with a preprogrammed activation sequence.

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