it is a veiled reference to the holy trinity, but as most symbols go, it has other meanings as well, also relating to their early works of building cross bows for what i've heard was the vatican's privatized armies.
^ This answer is completely incorrect. The logo was designed by poet Gabriele D'Annunzio and it symbolizes the three shots fired by a ship encountering a possible enemy (two warning shots, in front and behind the ship, and a third shot, on target, to sink the ship).
The logo was dubbed "Dare in Brocca", a poetic way to mean "Hitting the Target".
The Beretta family member at the helm of the company at the time saw the logo and asked D'Annunzio if he could borrow it. D'Annunzio agreed and the logo was established from that point on.
maserati
The Maserati, the logo is a trident looks similar to a crown.
Poseidon; god of sea and water
The company with a black trident logo is Maserati, the Italian luxury vehicle manufacturer. The emblem symbolizes Neptune's trident, reflecting the brand's connection to the sea and its origins in Bologna, Italy. Maserati is known for its high-performance sports cars and elegant design.
The USB logo was made to represent Neptune's Trident. The different shapes on the end of it are made to represent the different kinds of devices that can be attached to it.
There is a basic USB trident logo that indicates support for a USB 2.0 performance. The logo consists of two circles, a triangle, a square and a fork-like configuration connecting these shapes.
"Dare In Brocca" or "hit the target." Tony, TheWildInjun
maserati
The prefix "tri-" means three. In the case of "trident," it refers to the three points or prongs of the spear-like weapon.
The car in the Lotus Casino & Hotel is infact called a Lotus! No Lotus has a back seat ... it's a Maserati 4200 GT. The corporate logo for Maserati is the Trident (Poseidon's Trident).
The prefix "tri" means three. Triangle is for 3 angles. Tricycle is for 3 wheels. Trident is for 3 teeth. In the trident case, the "teeth" are the tines; a trident has 3 tines.
The "P B" marking on the slide of a Beretta 84 typically refers to the "Pietro Beretta" logo, indicating that the firearm was manufactured by Beretta, a well-known Italian firearms manufacturer. The "P" stands for Pietro, the founder of the company, while the "B" represents Beretta. This marking signifies the authenticity and heritage of the firearm, reflecting its production by the reputable manufacturer.