Smart lock

Abstract

A gun lock, comprising a-gun disabling element configured to prevent operation of a gun when connected to a gun, a locking element operable to selectable secure the gun disabling element, a motion sensor operable to detect motion of the lock and generate a motion signal in response to motion of the lock, and a transmitter connected to the motion sensor and operable to transmit an alert signal in response to a motion signal.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 651,634, filed on May 24, 2024, entitled “SMART LOCK”, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety for all that is taught and disclosed therein.FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0002] The present disclosure relates to firearms, namely gun locks.BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY

[0003] The disclosure is a modification of our existing trigger lock and cable lock designs to include a plastic housing with a removable cover that houses a movement detection sensor and battery. This sensor detects movement using an accelerometer and sends a notification to up to five persons on a cell phone app (iOS or android).BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0004] FIG. 1 is an exploded side view of the Trigger Lock, with the separated components labeled.

[0005] FIG. 2 is a side view of the Trigger Lock, with a transparent view depicting the internal components.

[0006] FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the Cable Lock, with the separated components labeled.

[0007] FIG. 4 is a side view of the Cable Lock, with a transparent view depicting the internal components.

[0008] FIG. 5 is a depiction of how the disclosure and associated base station connect and interact with an online cloud storage service and mobile phone app.

[0009] FIG. 6 is a depiction of the disclosure in retail packaging, along with various combinations of how it would be offered for retail sales.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0010] The disclosure is a modification of our existing trigger lock and cable lock designs to include a plastic housing with a removable cover that houses a movement detection sensor and battery. This sensor detects movement using an accelerometer and sends a notification to up to five persons on a cell phone app (iOS or android). The sensor is connected to a base station plugged into an outlet via Bluetooth. The base station connects to a cloud service via Wi-Fi. The intended purpose of the device is to (1) provide secure storage of a firearm through use of the trigger lock or cable lock functionality and (2) provide notification of unexpected or unauthorized movement of a firearm through the sensor and associated phone app. The system is differentiated from other smart firearm devices by only detecting movement and not tracking the device, while providing the functionality of the trigger lock and / or cable lock.

[0011] FIG. 1 depicts an exploded side view of the Trigger Lock, with the separated components labeled.

[0012] FIG. 2 depicts a side view of the Trigger Lock, with a transparent view depicting the internal components.

[0013] FIG. 3 depicts an exploded view of the Cable Lock, with the separated components labeled.

[0014] FIG. 4 depicts a side view of the Cable Lock, with a transparent view depicting the internal components.

[0015] FIG. 5 is a depiction of how the disclosure and associated base station connect and interact with an online cloud storage service and mobile phone app.

[0016] FIG. 6 is a depiction of the disclosure in retail packaging, along with various combinations of how it would be offered for retail sales.

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Embodiment Construction

[0010]The disclosure is a modification of our existing trigger lock and cable lock designs to include a plastic housing with a removable cover that houses a movement detection sensor and battery. This sensor detects movement using an accelerometer and sends a notification to up to five persons on a cell phone app (iOS or android). The sensor is connected to a base station plugged into an outlet via Bluetooth. The base station connects to a cloud service via Wi-Fi. The intended purpose of the device is to (1) provide secure storage of a firearm through use of the trigger lock or cable lock functionality and (2) provide notification of unexpected or unauthorized movement of a firearm through the sensor and associated phone app. The system is differentiated from other smart firearm devices by only detecting movement and not tracking the device, while providing the functionality of the trigger lock and / or cable lock.

[0011]FIG. 1 depicts an exploded side view of the Trigger Lock, with th...

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 651,634, filed on May 24, 2024, entitled “SMART LOCK”, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety for all that is taught and disclosed therein.FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0002] The present disclosure relates to firearms, namely gun locks.BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY

[0003] The disclosure is a modification of our existing trigger lock and cable lock designs to include a plastic housing with a removable cover that houses a movement detection sensor and battery. This sensor detects movement using an accelerometer and sends a notification to up to five persons on a cell phone app (iOS or android).BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0004] FIG. 1 is an exploded side view of the Trigger Lock, with the separated components labeled.

[0005] FIG. 2 is a side view of the Trigger Lock, with a transparent view depicting the internal components.

[0006] FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the Cable Lock, with the separated components labeled.

[0007] FIG. 4 is a side view of the Cable Lock, with a transparent view depicting the internal components.

[0008] FIG. 5 is a depiction of how the disclosure and associated base station connect and interact with an online cloud storage service and mobile phone app.

[0009] FIG. 6 is a depiction of the disclosure in retail packaging, along with various combinations of how it would be offered for retail sales.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0010] The disclosure is a modification of our existing trigger lock and cable lock designs to include a plastic housing with a removable cover that houses a movement detection sensor and battery. This sensor detects movement using an accelerometer and sends a notification to up to five persons on a cell phone app (iOS or android). The sensor is connected to a base station plugged into an outlet via Bluetooth. The base station connects to a cloud service via Wi-Fi. The intended purpose of the device is to (1) provide secure storage of a firearm through use of the trigger lock or cable lock functionality and (2) provide notification of unexpected or unauthorized movement of a firearm through the sensor and associated phone app. The system is differentiated from other smart firearm devices by only detecting movement and not tracking the device, while providing the functionality of the trigger lock and / or cable lock.

[0011] FIG. 1 depicts an exploded side view of the Trigger Lock, with the separated components labeled.

[0012] FIG. 2 depicts a side view of the Trigger Lock, with a transparent view depicting the internal components.

[0013] FIG. 3 depicts an exploded view of the Cable Lock, with the separated components labeled.

[0014] FIG. 4 depicts a side view of the Cable Lock, with a transparent view depicting the internal components.

[0015] FIG. 5 is a depiction of how the disclosure and associated base station connect and interact with an online cloud storage service and mobile phone app.

[0016] FIG. 6 is a depiction of the disclosure in retail packaging, along with various combinations of how it would be offered for retail sales.

Examples

Embodiment Construction

[0010]The disclosure is a modification of our existing trigger lock and cable lock designs to include a plastic housing with a removable cover that houses a movement detection sensor and battery. This sensor detects movement using an accelerometer and sends a notification to up to five persons on a cell phone app (iOS or android). The sensor is connected to a base station plugged into an outlet via Bluetooth. The base station connects to a cloud service via Wi-Fi. The intended purpose of the device is to (1) provide secure storage of a firearm through use of the trigger lock or cable lock functionality and (2) provide notification of unexpected or unauthorized movement of a firearm through the sensor and associated phone app. The system is differentiated from other smart firearm devices by only detecting movement and not tracking the device, while providing the functionality of the trigger lock and / or cable lock.

[0011]FIG. 1 depicts an exploded side view of the Trigger Lock, with th...

Claims

1. A gun lock comprising:a gun disabling element configured to prevent operation of a gun when connected to a gun;a locking element operable to selectable secure the gun disabling element;a motion sensor operable to detect motion of the lock and generate a motion signal in response to motion of the lock; anda transmitter connected to the motion sensor and operable to transmit an alert signal in response to a motion signal.

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