Patents by Inventor Heinrich Streckfuss

Heinrich Streckfuss 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).

  • Patent number: 3982347
    Abstract: A trigger mechanism for electrically ignited weapons having a source of electric energy. Leads are provided which connect the source of energy with the electrical ignition means for a propelling charge contained in the weapon, and a normally open switch is interposed in one of said leads, which switch can be closed for igniting the ignition means by pulling the trigger. The source of energy comprises a piezoelectric body and a capacitor connected in parallel with the piezoelectric body, the trigger being coupled with a striker which is tripped from a tensioned position when the trigger is pulled and released for striking the piezoelectric body before the switch closes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1975
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1976
    Assignee: Heckler & Koch GmbH
    Inventors: Rudolf Brandl, Tilo Moller, Karl Saile, Heinrich Streckfuss