Weapons firing safeties and methods of operating the same

Details Weapons firing safeties and methods of operating the same Weapons firing safeties and methods of operating the same

2006-11-22

2009-10-13

Johnson, Stephen M (Department: 3641)

Firearms

Safety mechanism

C042S070060, C042S070080

Reexamination Certificate

active

07600339

ABSTRACT:
Weapons safety systems and methods of operating the system are described. An example weapons safety system in which the enabling of a weapon to shoot is controlled by means of an exchange of identification between the weapon and an enabling apparatus. An example weapon includes a weapon identification code and a safety device. An example enabling apparatus that is designed to capture the weapon identification code and to transmit an enabling signal to the safety device in the weapon includes a control unit. The control unit controls the enabling device and includes an identification memory that includes at least one registered weapon identification. Upon receiving a control signal from the enabling apparatus, the weapon transmits an identification signal that contains the weapon identification code. In addition, the enabling apparatus sends a weapon-enabling signal if the weapon identification code matches at least one of the registered weapon identification. Furthermore, the enabling apparatus may change the identification code.

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