Backstrap module for a firearm

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6345461
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09616697

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According to the present invention, a backstrap module is utilized in conjunction with a firearm having a security apparatus and a firing apparatus. The security apparatus authorizes operation of the firearm and generation of an electronic firing signal which is communicated to a firing probe of the firing apparatus. The backstrap module includes a molded shell which removably affixes the backstrap module to a frame of the firearm and houses the security apparatus. The backstrap module further includes a device for communicating the firing signal to the firing probe and provides for the energizing of the security apparatus and the firing apparatus.

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  • SMITH & WESSON CORP.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Constant, Robert L Westfield, MA 21 484
Klebes, John F Feeding Hills, MA 21 643
Mikuta, Richard Easthampton, MA 12 228

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