Mark B Weissman

US Patent:

7992338, Aug 9, 2011

Filed:

Apr 24, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/789757

Inventors:

Paul P. Bowman - Manalapan NJ, US
Mark S. Weissman - East Brunswick NJ, US

International Classification:

F41A 19/07

US Classification:

42 90

Abstract:

Alignment devices for assisting proper location of fingers relative to the triggers of trigger-activated devices, trigger-activated devices, finger position indicating triggers for trigger-activated devices, and methods for activating a trigger-activated device are disclosed. Alignment devices for assisting proper location of a finger relative to a trigger may include a body having a trigger face configured to engage a user's finger, a trigger-engaging region, and a position indicator disposed on the trigger face. The trigger-engaging region may be adapted to couple the alignment device to a trigger of a trigger-activated device. The trigger-engaging region may be configured to position the trigger face in a predetermined position relative to the trigger. The position indicator may be disposed on the trigger face. The position indicator may be configured to provide an indication that at least a portion of the finger is positioned in a predetermined lateral position relative to the trigger.