Patent ID: 9435599
Filing Date: 2016-09-06
CPC Classification: F41A

Claim Text:
1. A modular linear striker for a firing mechanism, comprising: an elongated firing pin assembly comprising a firing pin and a reset spring, wherein said elongated firing pin assembly has a longitudinal axis extending between a striking end and a butt end and a catch between said striking end and a butt end, wherein said butt end has an outer diameter substantially wider than a diameter of said striking end, and wherein said firing pin has a resting position, a cocked position and a firing position; an axial spring having one end pressed against said outer diameter of said butt end, wherein said axial spring forces said firing pin from said cocked position to said firing position, and wherein said reset spring forces said firing pin from said firing position to said resting position; a housing surrounding said elongated firing pin and said axial spring, wherein said housing is comprised of a shell having a hole proximate to said striking end of said firing pin, wherein said striking end protrudes from said hole when said firing pin is forced into its firing position, wherein said shell is comprised of a front face at said striking end, a cylindrical body section extending distally away from said front face and surrounding said elongated firing pin and said axial spring, and a notched section between said front face and said cylindrical body section; and a firearm frame comprising a location-orientation seating, wherein said notched section of said housing shell fits within said location-orientation seating, and wherein a first surface of said location-orientation seating engages a second surface of said notched section and holds said housing in a defined position and orientation.