Patents by Inventor Gerard G. Parent

Gerard G. Parent 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).

  • Biometrically activated lock and enablement system
    Patent number: 6260300
    Abstract: A system for locking, storing, enabling and disabling a device such as a conventional firearm, or an electronic firearm through the use of a control system that is responsive to biometric data input utilizes biometric data input devices to enable both unlocking of a locking box or a trigger lock apparatus, as well as operation and firing of an electronically-controlled firearm that has such features as an electronic locking system onboard or an electronic firing system, in a single authorization entry of biometric data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Assignee: Smith & Wesson Corp.
    Inventors: John F. Klebes, Robert L. Constant, Gerard G. Parent