Self-defense and safety tool
US7559439B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 15, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41B15/02
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tool for self-defense and safety includes a body defining a canister compartment and a flashlight compartment. A flashlight head is securable to the body at a first end. A switch assembly is housed by the body and regulates power delivery to the flashlight head from a battery disposed in the flashlight compartment. A nozzle is securable to the body at a second end. Actuation of a trigger assembly ejects spray through the nozzle from a spray canister disposed in the canister compartment. The trigger assembly is mounted on the body proximate to the switch assembly such that either the trigger assembly or the switch assembly may be actuated without changing grip on the body. In addition, a user may strike with the tool without changing grip on the body.
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