Firearm trigger

Abstract

A firearm trigger has a trigger body, the trigger body having an elongated forward actuation surface, the forward actuation surface including a plurality of spaced-apart protrusions, and the protrusions being arranged in an elongated array. The protrusions may be convex hemispheres. The protrusions may be round. The protrusions may be positively curved surfaces. The protrusions may be surfaces of revolution. The protrusions may be spaced apart from each other by portions of the forward actuation surface. The protrusions may be arranged in a pair of rows each extending along the length of the forward actuation surface. The forward actuation surface may include opposed edge portions, and each row may be proximate to a respective one of the edge portions. Each row may contain at least three protrusions. Each row may contain at most six protrusions.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to triggers for projectile weapons and, more particularly, to a firearm trigger featuring a plurality of spaced-apart protrusions.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Many people suffer from diminished touch sensation in their hands and fingers. This condition can result from a variety of causes, including thick calluses and peripheral neuropathy caused by damage to peripheral nerves. Peripheral neuropathy can result from many factors, including normal ageing, compression of nerves in the neck or carpal tunnel, diseases such as diabetes mellitus, and occupational exposure to neurotoxins, among others.[0003]Reduced sensitivity to touch can make it difficult for a person to safely and accurately operate a firearm because of a lack of sensitivity to the forward actuation surface of the firearm's trigger. An inability to properly sense the trigger's location and pressure can result in unintentional or unexpected discharge of a firear...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention provides an improved firearm trigger that solves the problems of the prior art. The trigger has an elongated forward actuation surface with multiple spaced-apart protrusions that act as a surface of contact for the user's fingers during triggering. The protrusions may be differently shaped and arranged in rows along the forward actuation surface. The trigger also has opposed edge portions and may offer additional features such as adjustable tensioning and improved finger grip. Overall, the improved firearm trigger has all the benefits of the previous designs and provides a better user experience.

Problems solved by technology

Reduced sensitivity to touch can make it difficult for a person to safely and accurately operate a firearm because of a lack of sensitivity to the forward actuation surface of the firearm's trigger.

An inability to properly sense the trigger's location and pressure can result in unintentional or unexpected discharge of a firearm.

Furthermore, people with normal sensation in their fingers can still have difficulty sensing the trigger's location and pressure, particularly if they are inexperienced at shooting a firearm.

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