Sep 30, 2025

US12429297 - Trigger arrangement for manual and remote firing

An apparatus for discharging a weapon includes a combination trigger that includes both a manual trigger and a remote trigger. The weapon may be discharged using either the manual trigger or remote trigger. The apparatus may also include a remote and/or manual safety to prevent the weapon from being discharged.

Assignee: United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
Inventors: Matthew D. Lehr
Filing date: 2023-08-14

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The patent describes a firearm discharge apparatus featuring a combination trigger that allows for both manual and remote firing options. It includes a safety mechanism to prevent unintentional discharge, enhancing the weapon’s operational safety.

Claim 1

An apparatus for discharging a weapon comprising: a combination trigger further comprising; a manual trigger; and a remote trigger; wherein the weapon is discharged by either the manual trigger or remote trigger and wherein the remote trigger further comprises a pushrod that is concentrically disposed within the manual trigger. a combination trigger further comprising; a manual trigger; and a remote trigger; wherein the weapon is discharged by either the manual trigger or remote trigger and wherein the remote trigger further comprises a pushrod that is concentrically disposed within the manual trigger.

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