US5289164A
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Glove type holder for security device
Assignee: BOOFOO IDEAS Inc A CORP OF MINNESOTA
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Filing: 1992-07-20
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Granted: 1994-02-22
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Expires: 2012-07-20
Abstract
Abstract A protection apparatus aids a user of the apparatus in defending against an attacker and signals that the user is being attacked. The protection apparatus attaches a spray retardant and an alerting device to the user of the apparatus and includes a trigger mechanism that activates both the spray retardant and the alerting device substantially simultaneously. The trigger mechanism is capable of being activated by a single digit of a hand of the user.
Inventors
- 👤 Patrick J. Novak
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 06:28
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08B; G08B15/00; G08B15/02; F; F41; F41H; F41H9/00; F41H9/10; G08B15/004; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S116/00; Y10S116/44; Y10S200/00; Y10S200/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 27
Claim 1
Independent Claim
43 words
An apparatus which provides a defense against assault comprising: an alerting device; and attachment means for attaching the alerting device to a hand of a user of the apparatus, and having means for attaching a container of spray retardant to the attachment means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
43 words
An apparatus which provides a defense against assault comprising: an alerting device; and attachment means for attaching the alerting device to a hand of a user of the apparatus, and having means for attaching a container of spray retardant to the attachment means.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim wherein the attachment means includes a member to fit over the palm of a hand of the user.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the attachment means includes a hook and loop fastener having a first portion containing a plurality of hooks and a second portion containing a plurality of loops which are releasably attachable with the hooks around the wrist of the user of the apparatus.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising: trigger means for activating both the spray retardant and the alerting device substantially simultaneously.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus according to claim 4 wherein the trigger means is capable of being activated by a single digit of the user.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus according to claim 5 wherein the trigger means includes means for locking the alerting device in an on position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus according to claim 6 further comprising: a separate key-actuated, normally on switch movable to shut off the alerting device.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the alerting device comprises a siren.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the alerting device comprises a light.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
53 words
A method of protecting a person from an assault comprising: attaching a siren and a deterrent spray to the body of the person; and attaching a trigger mechanism on the person which allows the person to activate both the siren and the deterrent spray substantially simultaneously with a single digit of a hand.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
53 words
A method of protecting a person from an assault comprising: attaching a siren and a deterrent spray to the body of the person; and attaching a trigger mechanism on the person which allows the person to activate both the siren and the deterrent spray substantially simultaneously with a single digit of a hand.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method according to claim 10 further comprising: locking the siren in an on state when the person activates the siren and the deterrent spray.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method according to claim 11 further comprising: shutting off the siren from the locked on state with a key.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
67 words
The method according to claim 12 further comprising: attaching a light to the body of the person which is capable of being turned on substantially simultaneously with the activation of the siren and the deterrent spray with the single digit of a hand, the light being locked on after the light is activated and being capable of being shut off from the locked-on state with a key.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
89 words
A protection device which aids a user of the device in defending against an attacker and signals that the user is being attacked, the device comprising: an article of clothing worn by the user for attaching the device to the body of the user; defense means for defending against the attacker; signalling means for both deterring the attacker and signalling for outside help; and trigger means for activating both the defense means and the signalling means, and being capable of being activated by a single digit of the user.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
89 words
A protection device which aids a user of the device in defending against an attacker and signals that the user is being attacked, the device comprising: an article of clothing worn by the user for attaching the device to the body of the user; defense means for defending against the attacker; signalling means for both deterring the attacker and signalling for outside help; and trigger means for activating both the defense means and the signalling means, and being capable of being activated by a single digit of the user.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device according to claim 14 wherein the trigger means includes means for locking the signalling means in an on position.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device according to claim 15 further comprising: a separate key-activated normally-on switch movable to shut off the signalling means.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device according to claim 14 wherein the article of clothing is capable of attaching the device to a hand of the user.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device according to claim 14 wherein the defense means includes a spray retardant which is gas propelled from a container when the trigger means is activated.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
55 words
The device according to claim 18 wherein the trigger means includes a switch for activating the signalling means which is adhered to an activation button of the container holding the spray retardant to allow the signalling means and the spray retardant to be activated substantially simultaneously when the trigger means is activated by the user.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device according to claim 14 wherein the signalling means comprises a siren.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device according to claim 14 wherein the signalling means comprises a light.
Claim 25
Independent Claim
72 words
An apparatus which provides protection for a user of the apparatus against assault, comprising: a support worn on a hand of the user in the palm region; a deterrent device supported on the support in the palm region of the hand; and an actuator button on the deterrent device positioned to the side of the palm adjacent the thumb which is capable of activating the deterrent device when depressed with the thumb.
Claim 26
Independent Claim
72 words
An apparatus which provides protection for a user of the apparatus against assault, comprising: a support worn on a hand of the user in the palm region; a deterrent device supported on the support in the palm region of the hand; and an actuator button on the deterrent device positioned to the side of the palm adjacent the thumb which is capable of activating the deterrent device when depressed with the thumb.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
70 words
The apparatus according to claim 22 further comprising: a compartment worn on the back of the hand of the user; an alerting device disposed in the compartment; and a switch capable of activating the alerting device which is adhered to the actuator button on the deterrent device to allow the alerting device and the deterrent device to be activated substantially simultaneously when the actuator button is depressed with the thumb.
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