Aug 25, 2026

US12716673 - Synthetic trigger system

The present disclosure provides systems and techniques for a trigger system that can be implemented in a gun. The trigger system may include a trigger body affixed to a pivot, a trigger detent affixed to the pivot, and a detent biasing device configured to bias the trigger detent away from the trigger body such that a detent surface protrudes from the trigger body. The trigger detent may be moveable along a displacement path, and an obstructing surface that is configured to remain substantially stationary relative to the trigger detent may be located in the displacement path of the trigger detent. The trigger detent may be configured to contact the obstructing surface while moving along the displacement path, move linearly away from the obstructing surface by compressing the detent biasing device, and move past the obstructing surface based on a threshold amount of force being applied to the trigger body.

Assignee: Biofire Technologies Inc.
Inventors: Benjamin William Dwyer
Filing date: 2024-02-23

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The patent describes a synthetic trigger system for firearms that incorporates a trigger body, a trigger detent, and biasing devices to enhance functionality and safety. The design allows the trigger detent to move along a path while interacting with an obstructing surface, facilitating controlled release of a striker or hammer.

Claim 1

1 . A trigger system for a gun that includes a muzzle and either a striker or a hammer, the trigger system comprising: a sear configured to retain and selectively release a striker or a hammer; a trigger body movably affixed to a pivot; a trigger biasing device configured to bias the trigger body towards a muzzle of the gun; a trigger detent moveably affixed to the pivot; and a detent biasing device configured to bias the trigger detent away from the muzzle of the gun and towards an obstructing surface that is located in a displacement path of the trigger detent. a sear configured to retain and selectively release a striker or a hammer; a trigger body movably affixed to a pivot; a trigger biasing device configured to bias the trigger body towards a muzzle of the gun; a trigger detent moveably affixed to the pivot; and a detent biasing device configured to bias the trigger detent away from the muzzle of the gun and towards an obstructing surface that is located in a displacement path of the trigger detent.

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