Patents by Inventor Jason L. Hitchcox

Jason L. Hitchcox 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 authorization system with piezo-electric disabler
    Patent number: 7356959
    Abstract: An authorization system for a firearm (10) includes an authorizing device (32) worn by the authorized user, and a firearm (10) with a fire control system, a computer controller (28), and a piezo-electric disabler (60). The computer controller (28) communicates with the authorizing device (32), and if no authorizing signal is received from the authorizing device, sends an electric output signal to the disabler (60) to prevent the fire control system from allowing the firearm to fire. The disabler, upon application of the electrical signal from the computer controller, cams the rearward moving trigger bar (52) of the fire control system clear of the hammer link (54) to disrupt the fire control system. Consequently, the firearm (10) will not fire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: FN Herstal SA
    Inventors: Edward P. Schmitter, Armand Gering, Paul Michotte, Olivier Coulombier, Milton W. Erickson, Jason L. Hitchcox, Patrick Heins