Trigger pull stabilizer for hand-fired weapon

Abstract

The present invention provides a trigger pull stabilizer for a hand-fired weapon to fill the spacing and gap between the shooter's finger and the weapon's frame wherein the filling in of the space and gap between the shooter's finger and the weapon's frame stabilizes finger movement and improves trigger control and consistent shot placement.

Claims

1. A trigger pull stabilization device for use with a hand fired weapon having a frame having a top side, a bottom side, a front end, a left side, a right side, and a rear end; the weapon further having a trigger, a handle at the rear end and extending downwards from the bottom side, and a muzzle at the front end, the trigger pull stabilization device comprising: a trigger pull stabilizer, the trigger pull stabilizer being adapted to fill a gap between a trigger finger of a shooter and the frame of the hand fired weapon, wherein the gap has a first size before an actuation of the trigger, and wherein the gap has a second size during the actuation of the trigger, the second size being larger than the first size; wherein the trigger pull stabilizer extends from the trigger finger of the shooter to the left side or the right side of the frame of the weapon before and during the actuation of the trigger; and a ring connected to the trigger pull stabilizer, the ring being adapted to fit onto the trigger finger of the shooter, and secure the trigger pull stabilizer to the trigger finger of the shooter, such that the trigger pull stabilizer remains between the frame of the weapon and the ring, such that the trigger pull stabilizer extends from the trigger finger of the shooter within the ring to the frame of the weapon and such that the trigger pull stabilizer remains beside the trigger finger of the shooter when the gap increases from the first size to the second size when the shooter grips the handle and actuates the trigger of the hand fired weapon, and such that vibration or sideways movements of the trigger finger of the shooter are minimized during the actuation of the trigger.

2. The trigger pull stabilization device according to claim 1, wherein the trigger pull stabilizer is removably connected to the ring.

3. The trigger pull stabilization device of claim 1, where said trigger pull stabilizer is rotatable along the weapon frame.

4. The trigger pull stabilization device of claim 1, wherein the trigger pull stabilizer is integral to the ring.

5. The trigger pull stabilization device according to claim 1, wherein the trigger pull stabilizer is made of a material selected from the group consisting of metal, nylon-based polymer, plastic, aluminum, fiberglass, vinyl, foam, polymer rubber, and silicon.

6. The trigger pull stabilization device according to claim 1, wherein said trigger pull stabilizer comprises an upper surface having a shape, the shape being selected from the group consisting of an oval, a rhombus, a rectangle, a half-moon, a wedge, and a ring.

7. A trigger pull stabilization device for use with a hand fired weapon having a frame and a trigger, the trigger pull stabilization device comprising: a trigger pull stabilizer, the trigger pull stabilizer being adapted to fill a gap between a trigger finger of a shooter and the frame of the hand fired weapon, wherein the gap has a first size before an actuation of the trigger, and wherein the gap has a second size during the actuation of the trigger, the second size being larger than the first size; wherein the trigger pull stabilizer extends from the trigger finger of the shooter to the frame of the weapon before and during the actuation of the trigger; and a ring connected to the trigger pull stabilizer, the ring being adapted to fit onto the trigger finger of the shooter, and secure the trigger pull stabilizer to the trigger finger of the shooter, such that the trigger pull stabilizer remains between the frame of the weapon and the ring, such that the trigger pull stabilizer extends from the trigger finger of the shooter within the ring to the frame of the weapon and such that the trigger pull stabilizer remains beside the trigger finger of the shooter when the gap increases from the first size to the second size when the shooter grips the handle and actuates the trigger of the hand fired weapon, and such that vibration or sideways movements of the trigger finger of the shooter are minimized during the actuation of the trigger.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) The other objects, features and advantages will occur to those skilled in the art from the following description of the preferred embodiment and the accompanying drawings in which:

(2) FIG. 1a illustrates a human finger anatomy to understand primal function of force applied on or by the finger bones over a trigger of a hand-fired weapon, according to one embodiment herein.

(3) FIG . 1b illustrates the spacing between the shooter's finger and the weapon's frame. The TPS is used to fill in the spacing between the shooter's finger and the weapon's frame.

(4) FIGS. 2a, 2b and 2c illustrates a top view, a side view and an exploded view respectively of an assembly of a TPS with a hand-fired weapon, according to one embodiment herein.

(5) FIG. 2d illustrates a top view of the rhomboidal TPS that is attached to the body of the hand fired weapon or is manufactured into the hand fired weapon's frame and body, or is part of the weapon's accessory or grip, according to one embodiment herein.

(6) FIG. 3a illustrates a side view of a pistol or a short ammunition enabled weapon with the TPS attached to the weapon's frame or body, or manufactured into the weapon's frame or body, or part of the weapon's accessory or grip, according to one embodiment herein.

(7) FIGS. 3b and 3c illustrates a side view of the TPS attached to the weapon's grip, or manufactured into the weapon's grip per one embodiment herein.

(8) FIG. 4 illustrates a side view of a rifle/large ammunition enabled weapon with the TPS attached to the weapon, attached to or part of the weapon's accessory or grip, or part of the weapon body or frame, according to one embodiment herein.

(9) FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary view of a ring shaped TPS fitted into one of the fingers of a shooter, according to one embodiment herein

(10) FIG. 6 illustrates an exemplary top view of a combination of the ring shaped TPS worn by the shooter (FIG. 5) and the shooter holding/gripping a weapon.

(11) FIG. 7 illustrates an exemplary view of the TPS enabled on the surface, within the material, or internally within the glove or hand protection of the shooter, according to one embodiment herein.

(12) FIG. 8illustrates a side view of the TPS attached to the weapon's grip, or manufactured into the weapon's accessory or grip, and the weapon's accessory or grip attached to the weapon according to one embodiment herein; or part of or manufactured into the weapon's frame.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(13) In the following detailed description, a reference is made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which the specific embodiments that may be practiced is shown by way of illustration. The embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the embodiments and it is to be understood that the logical, mechanical and other changes may be made without departing from the scope of the embodiments. The Trigger Pull Stabilizer (TPS) is used to fill the space and gap between the human finger and a weapon's frame. The TPS can be implemented in different configurations as mentioned and referenced within this document. The following detailed description(s) of the Trigger Pull Stabilizer (TPS) is therefore not to be taken in a limiting sense.

(14) FIG. 1a illustrates a human finger anatomy to understand force applied on or by the finger bones over a trigger of a hand-fired weapon. With respect to FIG. 1b Trigger Pull Stabilizer (TPS) rests between the shooter's trigger finger and a weapon's frame. The location of the TPS relative to the shooter's finger depends on where the shooter's finger requires the stability. The Trigger Pull Stabilizer (TPS) is used to fill the space/gap between the human finger and a weapon's frame. To provide finger stability during an actuation of the weapon's trigger, the trigger finger's Distal, Middle, or Proximal phalanx region is placed on the TPS. Once the trigger finger's Distal, Middle or Proximal phalanx region is placed on the TPS, the weapon's trigger is actuated smoothly with minimal vibrations or sideway finger motions that can affect shooting accuracy.

(15) FIGS. 2a, 2b and 2c illustrates a top view, a side view and an exploded view respectively of an assembly of a Trigger Pull Stabilizer (TPS) with a hand-fired weapon having a top side, a bottom side, a front end, a left side, a right side, and a rear end, with a handle at the rear end and a muzzle at the front end, per one embodiment herein. Within this description, the TPS (101) is referred to as a dynamic gap filler because the TPS (101) dynamically files the gap between the shooter's trigger finger, as shown in the top view of FIG. 2a as an example, and weapon's frame dynamically when actuating 105 (Trigger), 106 (Translator), 104 (Trigger connected Actuator), and 103 (radial motion translator). With respect to FIGS. 2a, 2b and 2c, Trigger Pull Stabilizer (TPS) for a hand-fired weapon 102 comprising a dynamic gap filler 101 (TPS), a trigger-connected actuator and a radial motion translator 103. The dynamic gap filler 101 (TPS) in this example is a tubular structure placed adjacent to the body of the weapon 102. However, the dynamic gap filler 101 (TPS) can be any shape as stated previously. The trigger-connected actuator is attached to the dynamic gap filler 101 (TPS). The trigger-connected actuator 104 initiates a radial movement of the dynamic gap filler 101 (TPS) during pulling of trigger 105. The radial motion translator 103 is connected between the dynamic gap filler 101 (TPS) and the trigger-connected actuator (104). The trigger connected actuator comprises a base cover 104 connected or encased within the body of the hand-fired weapon and a translator 106 with spring action. The translator 106 is primarily but not in a limited sense connected to a back of the trigger. The translator 106 is pushed-in as the trigger is pulled and automatically retains its original position during the trigger's 105 motion back to a resting position. The pushing-in function of the translator 106 results in a radially outward motion of the radial motion translator 103 which further leads to outward movement of the dynamic gap filler 101 (TPS). The TPS (101), Translator (106), Radial Motion Translator (103), and Trigger Connected Actuator (104) can be manufactured into the weapon's frame, attached to the weapon's frame, part of a hand attachment such as a glove.

(16) According to one embodiment herein, the radial motion translator has sliding motion in a radial direction with respect to a weapon body. This radial motion fills the space and gap between the shooter's finger and the weapon's frame to minimize vibration or sideway motion of the finger while pulling the weapon's trigger. This stability improves the shooter's desired location for shot placement.

(17) According to one embodiment herein, the trigger-connected actuator (104) senses a pulling of trigger via the translator (106) and initiates a radial translator motion of the dynamic gap filler 101 (TPS) through the radial motion translator (103) to fill an increasing gap between the finger and the weapon body during pulling of trigger.

(18) According to embodiment(s) herein, the Trigger Pull Stabilizer (TPS) is attachable and removable in nature.

(19) According to one embodiment herein, the Trigger Pull Stabilizer (TPS) is attachable to a glove, or manufactured into the gloves of finger clothing (FIG. 7). When the shooter grips the weapon with the glove, the TPS fills the space and gap between the shooter's finger and the weapon's frame.

(20) According to one embodiment herein, the Trigger Pull Stabilizer (TPS) is worn on the shooter's finger such that when the shooter grips the weapon, the TPS fills the space and gap between the shooter's finger and the weapon's frame. (FIG. 5) In this case the TPS is held in place on the shooter's finger by a ring like attachment.

(21) According to one embodiment herein, the Trigger Pull Stabilizer (TPS) is part of weapon or manufactured into the weapon's frame.

(22) According to one embodiment herein, the Trigger Pull Stabilizer (TPS) is attachable to a weapon's accessory or grip.

(23) According to one embodiment herein, the Trigger Pull Stabilizer (TPS) is manufactured into the weapon's accessory or grip.

(24) The Trigger Pull Stabilizer (TPS) has a less complex and generic design that results in its enablement/use with a wide range of hand-fired weapons such as hand guns, rifles, cross-bows, sniper rifles or any weapon requiring the hand to fire the weapon. The Trigger Pull Stabilizer (TPS) stabilizes a finger against the weapon which results in higher accuracy shots.

(25) It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the claims.

(26) FIG. 2d shows the top view of a TPS that has a rhombus shape and filling the space and gap between the shooter's finger and the weapon's frame. The material of the TPS can be any material as previously stated.

(27) FIG. 3a shows the side view of a TPS that is either part of the weapon's frame, attached to the weapon's frame, or part of the grip.

(28) FIGS. 3b and 3c show a side view of a TPS that is part of accessories weapon's grip. FIGS. 3b and 3c show the TPS that is either manufactured into the weapon's grip or attached to the weapon's grip. The weapon grips can then be attached to the weapon.

(29) FIG. 4 shows a side view of a TPS which is part of a military style rifle. The TPS is either part of the rifle frame, attached to the rifle's frame, or attached to a grip that is used by the rifle.