Behavior Modification Device For Handguns

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U.S. Patent : # 6,523,295

Inventor : James Midgley

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As attorney for the inventor of the innovative Behavior Modification Device For Handguns we are currently seeking manufacturing companies to license, purchase patent rights or enter into a royalty agreement for this timely invention.

The present invention will use negative reinforcement to teach gun safety by supplying an electrical charge to a gun frame to apply a mild shock to anyone that picks it up from a horizontal position. The device will remain dormant when lying on it's side until the gun is moved whereupon a circuit actuator will initiate an electrical charge throughout the frame of the handgun until the gun is returned to the horizontal position.

Objects of the present invention:

Now for the first time this unique product is available for millions of potential users. The low manufacturing cost is of major importance.


LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS
10 behavior modification device for handguns 62 negative leads
12 child100 alternate embodiment
14 hand 102 negative contact member
16 automatic handgun104 negative contact member magnetic layer
18 handle 106 negative contact member non-conductive layer
20 trigger guard108 negative contact member conductive layer
22 barrel 200 alternate embodiment
24 gun metal frame202 negative contact member
26 battery 204 conductive member
27 battery positive end206 stiff member
28 battery negative end 208 fastening member
30 housing300 alternate embodiment
32 electromagnetic vibrator 302 negative contact member
34 transformer400 alternate embodiment
36 positive contact member 402 revolver
40 actuator switch404 revolver handle
42 actuator switch sidewall 406 housing
44 actuator switch conical top408 negative contact member
46 actuator switch conical bottom 500 alternate embodiment
48 actuator switch exposed member502 audio generating device
50 positive leads 504 actuator switch
52 actuator switch ball600 alternate embodiment
54 actuator switch posts 602 integrated conductive member
60 negative contact member

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FIGURE 1

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the present invention in use.

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FIGURE 2

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the present invention as applied to a semi-automatic handgun. The present invention is housed within a magazine-shaped housing when used with semi-automatic handguns and is installed by inserting the housing as if loading the gun.

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FIGURE 3

Figure 3 is an exploded view of the present invention as applied to a semi-automatic handgun.

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FIGURE 4

Figure 4 is a cross sectional side view of the present invention applied to a semi-automatic handgun. This figure demonstrates one possible configuration of the components within the magazine style housing of the present invention designed for use with a semi-automatic handgun.

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FIGURE 5

Figure 5 is a perspective view of the actuator switch. A positive lead connects the actuator switch with the transformer.

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FIGURE 6

Figure 6 is a sectional side view of the actuator switch. When the gun is lying flat the contact ball remains centered in the conical bottom and does not contact the exposed wire member, thereby leaving the circuit broken.

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FIGURE 7

Figure 7 is a cross sectional view of the primary circuit actuator. When the gun is picked up and tipped and the contact ball completes the circuit between the positive exposed wire member and the conductive conical bottom resulting in pulsating DC being distributed throughout the metal frame of the gun. The contact ball and the exposed wire member may be silver plated and contained in a vacuum for increased conductivity.

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FIGURE 8

Figure 8 is a block diagram of the present invention. Shown are the components and the circuit completed by the hand and the movement of the actuator switch.

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FIGURE 9

Figure 9 is a side view of the handgun with the handle cut away to expose representatively depicted components of the electrical assembly.

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FIGURE 10

Figure 10 is a side view of the handgun with the handle cut away to expose representatively depicted components of the electrical assembly. In this alternate embodiment the negative contact member is magnetically attached.

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FIGURE 11

Figure 11 is a side view of a portion of the negative contact member of the Figure 10 embodiment revealing the various layers, including the magnetic layer.

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FIGURE 12

Figure 12 is a side view of the handgun with the handle cut away to expose representatively depicted components of the electrical assembly. In this alternate embodiment the negative contact member is attached using a stiff plastic member with a fastening member in the form of a barrel plug.

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FIGURE 13

Figure 13 is a side view of the handgun with the handle cut away to expose representatively depicted components of the electrical assembly. In this alternate embodiment the negative contact member is attached to the housing and extends to two sides of the gun handle.

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FIGURE 14

Figure 14 is a perspective view of the present invention installed within the frame of a revolver, with the handle side removed to reveal the electrical assembly. The present invention could be adapted for use with revolvers or could also be integrated within a mock handgun that would be used specifically for conditioning a child to respect handling guns.

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FIGURE 15

Figure 15 is a perspective view of a revolver with the present invention installed within the frame with the handle side attached and the negative contact member shown adjacent the handle side.

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FIGURE 16

Figure 16 is an open side view of an embodiment of the invention where the shock components are replaced by a battery powered audio generating device that is actuated by the movement of the actuator device.

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FIGURE 17

Figure 17 is an open side view of an embodiment of the invention where the actuator switch has conductive posts in electric communication with a conductive member integrated within the housing.

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If you are interested in licensing, purchasing the rights to the above invention or entering into a royalty agreement please contact the office of Michael I. Kroll as follows:

Michael I. Kroll
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