Patents by Inventor Frank W. Blake

Frank W. Blake has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Trigger means for a weapon control system
    Patent number: 4718187
    Abstract: A rifle or similar weapon having a mechanical trigger is provided with a mechanism to discharge it by remote command without interfering with the normal trigger action of the weapon. The weapon operator remains in control of his weapon and is able to discharge it at will. A push-type solenoid is arranged to move the trigger in response to an electrical fire command signal from a source external to the weapon and firing circuit is provided to accept the command signal and activate the solenoid. The firing circuit is arranged to prevent discharge of the weapon by external signal except when it is in an aimed, fire-ready position as signaled by the weapon operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1988
    Assignee: Electronic Warfare Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank W. Blake