US4370696A
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Electrified glove
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-05-26
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Granted: 1983-01-25
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Expires: 2001-05-26
Abstract
Abstract An electrified glove is disclosed for subduing criminal suspects and arrested individuals. The glove includes a circuit powered by a small battery that may be rechargable and will deliver a continuous A.C. shock and intermittent D.C. shocks to open output terminals located on the glove exterior. The shocks will temporarily incapacitate a suspect or arrestee and enable him to be subdued and handcuffed, if necessary. The circuit design enables a number of shocks to be delivered before a recharge is required.
Inventors
- 👤 Miklos Darrell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:23
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41H; F41H13/00; F41H13/0012; F41H13/0018; F41B; F41B15/00; F41B15/02; F41B15/04; H; H05; H05C; H05C1/00; H05C1/02; H05C1/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
An electrified device for temporarily incapacitating an individual or animal, comprising: (a) a battery; (b) transformer means for increasing voltage and reducing amperage from the battery; (c) a transistor oscillator for converting D.C. voltage to A.C. voltage to power the transformer and produce a continuous A.C. voltage output; (d) a rectifier and charging capacitor for converting a portion of the A.C. output to an intermittent D.C. output; and, (e) open terminal output means connecting to the A.C. and D.C. outputs, the transistor oscillator being connected directly through the capacitor to the terminal means; whereby, an individual or animal who contacts the open terminals will be temporarily incapacitated, and the transistor oscillator will be buffered by the charging capacitor against reflected impedance signals due to contact with the terminals and thereby maintain continuous operation of the oscillator.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
An electrified device for temporarily incapacitating an individual or animal, comprising: (a) a battery; (b) transformer means for increasing voltage and reducing amperage from the battery; (c) a transistor oscillator for converting D.C. voltage to A.C. voltage to power the transformer and produce a continuous A.C. voltage output; (d) a rectifier and charging capacitor for converting a portion of the A.C. output to an intermittent D.C. output; and, (e) open terminal output means connecting to the A.C. and D.C. outputs, the transistor oscillator being connected directly through the capacitor to the terminal means; whereby, an individual or animal who contacts the open terminals will be temporarily incapacitated, and the transistor oscillator will be buffered by the charging capacitor against reflected impedance signals due to contact with the terminals and thereby maintain continuous operation of the oscillator.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 1, in which the battery is about 3 volts, D.C.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
185 words
A method for temporarily incapacitating an individual or animal, comprising the steps of: (a) applying to the individual or animal, from open terminal means, a continuous A.C. voltage of about 450-50,000 volts at about 100 milliamps, and intermittent D.C. pulses of about 450-50,000 volts at about 100 milliamps; (b) the A.C. voltage and D.C. pulses being supplied by an electrical device, comprising: i. a battery; ii. transformer means for increasing voltage and reducing amperage from the battery; iii. a transistor means for converting D.C. voltage to A.C. voltage to power the transformer and produce a continuous A.C. voltage output; iv. a rectifier and capacitor means for converting a portion of the A.C. output of an intermittent D.C. output; v. the open terminal means being connected to the A.C. and D.C. outputs, and the transistor means being connected directly through the capacitor to the terminals; and, (c) removing the open terminal means from the incapacitated individual, or animal; the transistor means being buffered by the charging capacitor against reflected impedance signals due to contact with the terminals, and thereby maintain continuous operation of the transistor means.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
185 words
A method for temporarily incapacitating an individual or animal, comprising the steps of: (a) applying to the individual or animal, from open terminal means, a continuous A.C. voltage of about 450-50,000 volts at about 100 milliamps, and intermittent D.C. pulses of about 450-50,000 volts at about 100 milliamps; (b) the A.C. voltage and D.C. pulses being supplied by an electrical device, comprising: i. a battery; ii. transformer means for increasing voltage and reducing amperage from the battery; iii. a transistor means for converting D.C. voltage to A.C. voltage to power the transformer and produce a continuous A.C. voltage output; iv. a rectifier and capacitor means for converting a portion of the A.C. output of an intermittent D.C. output; v. the open terminal means being connected to the A.C. and D.C. outputs, and the transistor means being connected directly through the capacitor to the terminals; and, (c) removing the open terminal means from the incapacitated individual, or animal; the transistor means being buffered by the charging capacitor against reflected impedance signals due to contact with the terminals, and thereby maintain continuous operation of the transistor means.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
44 words
The device of claims 1 or 3, in which the D.C. output varies from about 400-750 volts at about 100 milliamps for about two seconds at intervals of about three seconds, and the A.C. output varies from about 500-750 volts at about 100 milliamps.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
13 words
The device of claims 1 or 3, in which the battery is rechargeable.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
34 words
The device of claims 1 or 3, in which the D.C. output varies from about 450-50,000 volts at about 100 milliamps and the A.C. output varies from about 500-50,000 volts at about 100 milliamps.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
223 words
An electrical device for incapacitating an individual or animal, comprising: I. (a) a closed glove structure, including a glove opening, palm and finger portions; (b) open electrical terminals disposed on the palm area; (c) a battery and electrical circuit container disposed near the glove opening; (d) insulated connectors disposed within the glove for connecting the electrical terminals and electrical circuit, the glove being adapted for closure when in operation without causing an electrical shock to a user; II. the electrical circuit including: (a) a battery; (b) transformer means for increasing voltage and reducing amperage from the battery; (c) a transistor oscillator for converting D.C. voltage to A.C. voltage to power the transformer and produce a continuous A.C. voltage output; (d) a rectifier and charging capacitor for converting a portion of the A.C. output to an intermittent D.C. output; and, (e) open terminal output means connecting to the A.C. and D.C. outputs, the transistor oscillator being connected directly through the capacitor to the terminal means; and, (f) switch means for connecting and disconnecting the battery and circuit from the terminals; whereby, an individual or animal who contacts the open terminals will be temporarily incapacitated, and the transistor oscillator will be be buffered by the charging capacitor against reflected impedance signals due to contact with the terminals and thereby maintain continuous operation of the oscillator.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
223 words
An electrical device for incapacitating an individual or animal, comprising: I. (a) a closed glove structure, including a glove opening, palm and finger portions; (b) open electrical terminals disposed on the palm area; (c) a battery and electrical circuit container disposed near the glove opening; (d) insulated connectors disposed within the glove for connecting the electrical terminals and electrical circuit, the glove being adapted for closure when in operation without causing an electrical shock to a user; II. the electrical circuit including: (a) a battery; (b) transformer means for increasing voltage and reducing amperage from the battery; (c) a transistor oscillator for converting D.C. voltage to A.C. voltage to power the transformer and produce a continuous A.C. voltage output; (d) a rectifier and charging capacitor for converting a portion of the A.C. output to an intermittent D.C. output; and, (e) open terminal output means connecting to the A.C. and D.C. outputs, the transistor oscillator being connected directly through the capacitor to the terminal means; and, (f) switch means for connecting and disconnecting the battery and circuit from the terminals; whereby, an individual or animal who contacts the open terminals will be temporarily incapacitated, and the transistor oscillator will be be buffered by the charging capacitor against reflected impedance signals due to contact with the terminals and thereby maintain continuous operation of the oscillator.
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