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Policeman's night-stick
Assignee: CHATFIELD CO 44236 A CORP
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Filing: 1981-03-17
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Granted: 1982-12-28
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Expires: 2001-03-17
Abstract
Abstract A policeman's night stick; including a spike affixed to one end of the handle and extending through a tubular shaft; also affixed on the same end of the handle a metal sheath around a pointed end of the spike, being retractable against a compression spring inside the shaft; a thumb receiving ring fitted with a rubber band tethered to the handle; a back hand strap along-side the shaft; and a separate buckle to which the night stick shaft and the ring are magnetically adhered.
Inventors
- 👤 Sergio J. Perez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:27
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41B; F41B15/00; F41B15/02; F41B15/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A policeman's night stick, comprising in combination: a tubular steel shaft secured at one end to a hardwood handle from which a steel spike protrudes through said shaft; a compression coil inside said shaft, retaining a slidable sheath around a pointed end of said spike; and a removable end cap on said sheath, for preventing retractable sliding of said sheath and exposure of said spike's pointed end; a thumb receiving ring suspended from said handle; a rubber band bonded diametrically across said ring for holding a thumb against an inner edge of said ring; an elastic back hand strap along a side of said shaft; and a belt clip with magnetic means for holding said night stick thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A policeman's night stick, comprising in combination: a tubular steel shaft secured at one end to a hardwood handle from which a steel spike protrudes through said shaft; a compression coil inside said shaft, retaining a slidable sheath around a pointed end of said spike; and a removable end cap on said sheath, for preventing retractable sliding of said sheath and exposure of said spike's pointed end; a thumb receiving ring suspended from said handle; a rubber band bonded diametrically across said ring for holding a thumb against an inner edge of said ring; an elastic back hand strap along a side of said shaft; and a belt clip with magnetic means for holding said night stick thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1; wherein said magnetic means comprises a first magnet located between forwardly projecting flanges for said shaft to magnetically adhere thereto; and a second magnet adjacent one of said flanges, having a upward hook for receiving said ring.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-12-27 | 1986-06-28 | 1986-12-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-12-27 | 1990-06-28 | 1990-12-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-12-27 | 1994-06-28 | 1994-12-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |