Patents by Inventor Derek Ringers

Derek Ringers 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).

  • Firearm trigger lock
    Patent number: 6415540
    Abstract: A trigger lock (1) is disclosed for use on a firearm having a trigger and a trigger guard. In a preferred embodiment, this invention includes a plurality of spaced apart pins (2) and means for holding (3) and locking (4) these pins in their spaced apart relationship. These pins cooperate to prevent trigger movement when one of them is placed and held behind the trigger, while another is placed and held against the inside of the trigger guard at a position behind the trigger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Inventor: Derek Ringers
  • Firearm trigger lock
    Patent number: 6272784
    Abstract: A trigger lock for use on a firearm having a trigger and a trigger guard includes a plurality of spaced apart pins and means for holding and locking these pins in their spaced apart relationship. These pins cooperate to prevent trigger movement when one of them is placed and held behind the trigger, while another is placed and held against the inside of the trigger guard at a position behind the trigger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2001
    Inventor: Derek Ringers