Patents by Inventor Frederic A. Shaw, Jr.

Frederic A. Shaw, Jr. 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).

  • Personalized safety method and apparatus for a hand held weapon
    Patent number: 4467545
    Abstract: A hand held weapon is fitted with a safety device responsive to the palm or fingerprint of one or more individuals. The safety device is activated by heat sensed when the device is hand held. Unless the palm or fingerprint of the person holding the device matches a prestored pattern, a blocking safety mechanism, normally preventing operation of the weapon, is maintained in its "blocking state" and the weapon will not fire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1982
    Date of Patent: August 28, 1984
    Inventor: Frederic A. Shaw, Jr.