US 11,940,235 B1
SOTERIA: smart and safe add-on for firearms
Siddharth Nirgudkar, Acton, MA (US)
Filed by Siddharth Nirgudkar, Acton, MA (US)
Filed on Mar. 19, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/123,320.
Int. Cl. F41A 17/06 (2006.01); G01P 13/00 (2006.01); G01S 19/17 (2010.01); H04M 1/72421 (2021.01); H04M 1/72436 (2021.01); H04M 1/72463 (2021.01); H04W 4/021 (2018.01); H04W 4/90 (2018.01)
CPC F41A 17/063 (2013.01) [G01P 13/00 (2013.01); G01S 19/17 (2013.01); H04M 1/72421 (2021.01); H04M 1/72436 (2021.01); H04M 1/72463 (2021.01); H04W 4/021 (2013.01); H04W 4/90 (2018.02)] 12 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An apparatus for real-time tracking, alerts and preventive measures comprising:
a microprocessor, an accelerometer, a battery, GPS, IoT connectivity, a FSR, speakers and LEDs;
wherein the accelerometer, the battery, the speaker, the GPS, the IoT connectivity and the microprocessor are all encased within the apparatus, wherein the FSR is configured to monitor whether the apparatus is attached to a firearm, and wherein the FSR is configured to be located between a gunstock of the firearm and an outside of the apparatus;
wherein the apparatus is configured to: monitor a location of the apparatus, compare the location of the apparatus with respect to nearby school(s) or other identified public places and check if the apparatus is approaching the school(s) or other identified public places and crossing a safety zone, alert the specific school or other identified public places, an associated law enforcement agency of an approaching perpetrator and a firearm owner using a SOS alert, and alert people nearby by using the speaker, thereby preventing a potential hazardous situation; and
wherein the apparatus is configured to: alert the firearm owner if the apparatus is removed from the gunstock of the firearm.