Patents by Inventor Tom J. Strong

Tom J. Strong 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: 6510640
    Abstract: A one-piece trigger lock adapted to be inserted into a trigger guard of a gun is disclosed. The trigger lock has a keyway into which a key may be engaged for moving the lock mechanism between the locked and release positions. The key may be a ring-key. The key can unlock the trigger lock by pressing against the keyway. The trigger lock may have a safety feature which may include multiple lock-pins, a design which prevents the trigger lock from being disassembled unless it is in the unlocked position, or a behind-the-trigger safety wedge. A method for using the trigger lock is also disclosed. The method includes the steps of releasing the locking mechanism of the trigger lock, moving the trigger lock from the locked to the release position, pushing the trigger lock away from the trigger guard area of a gun, and placing the trigger finger inside the trigger guard area in one swift, fluid, easy motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Inventor: Tom J. Strong
  • Publication number: 20020152661
    Abstract: A one-piece trigger lock adapted to be inserted into a trigger guard of a gun is disclosed. The trigger lock has a keyway into which a key may be engaged for moving the lock mechanism between the locked and release positions. The key may be a ring-key. The key can unlock the trigger lock by pressing against the keyway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2001
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Inventor: Tom J. Strong