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LED-based incapacitating apparatus and method

US8419213B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 23, 2010
Grant dateApr 16, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 18, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05B45/32
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus and method for using a light source having spatially separated light emitting areas emitting light at different wavelengths to incapacitate a subject by a pattern of temporal flashing and/or color flashing of the light source. Also, power circuitry and optics particularly suited for flashing light incapacitation are included.

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