Wearable shield and self-defense device
US7221552B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 23, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41H5/08
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A personal defense device is provided that includes a shield and an electric shock device. The shield is configured to protect a user and circuitry from physical attack. The personal defense device is configured to be worn by a user such that it is difficult or impossible for an attacker to remove the personal defense device during an attack. In one embodiment, the personal defense device includes a gauntlet-style glove attached to the shield and electric shock device so as to provide protection for a user's forearm. The electric shock device is configured to deliver less-lethal electrical shocks and/or sparks to startle, disarm, and repel an aggressor.
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