US5635908A
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Portable audio, alarm, electric stun and spray deterrent apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1994-06-27
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Granted: 1997-06-03
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Expires: 2014-06-27
Abstract
Abstract Said present invention relates to a portable audio apparatus having an alarm, electric stun and spray deterrent. Said primary and radically different feature of this device from those currently patented and/or on said market is that said self-protection devices are incorporated in a portable audio apparatus. This device allows said user to enjoy audio while having a feeling of security. Activation of said security system occurs by pulling said cord or releasing one's grip which will also pull said cord. Once activated, said present invention is in said constant on position. In said constant on position said alarm will sound and said electric stun will be operable. In addition, said present invention allows said user at any time to depress a trigger to release an eye irritant to resist an attacker.
Inventors
- 👤 Mary M. Soper
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 19:06
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08B; G08B15/00; G08B15/004; F; F41; F41H; F41H9/00; F41H9/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A combination portable audio, alarm, electric stun, and spray deterrent apparatus comprising: A) a housing; B) a high voltage electric generation means powered by a power source, the electric generation means being activated by the removal of a switch spacer from the housing which closes an electronic switch, the electric generation means discharging when both a positive high voltage lead and a negative high voltage lead are connected; and C) an audio producing means contained within the housing, the audio producing means having a speaker which emanates sounds, the audio producing means being electronically connected to the power source.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A combination portable audio, alarm, electric stun, and spray deterrent apparatus comprising: A) a housing; B) a high voltage electric generation means powered by a power source, the electric generation means being activated by the removal of a switch spacer from the housing which closes an electronic switch, the electric generation means discharging when both a positive high voltage lead and a negative high voltage lead are connected; and C) an audio producing means contained within the housing, the audio producing means having a speaker which emanates sounds, the audio producing means being electronically connected to the power source.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination described in claim 1, wherein the audio producing means is selected from the group consisting of a radio, tape player, and a laser disc player.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination described in claim 1, wherein the housing is constructed of a material selected from the group consisting of plastic, plastic composite, epoxy, carbon graphite, fiberglass, metal and metal alloy.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
The combination described in claim 1, wherein the housing is waterproof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination described in claim 1, wherein the housing is made from water resistant material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
141 words
The combination described in claim 1, wherein the electronic switch further comprises: a) a top member with a spring means, b) a cylinder, and c) a switch spacer cord connected to the spacer; the switch spacer being disposed between an exterior surface of the housing and the top member which prevents the top member from displacing towards the housing thereby preventing activation of the electronic switch, the switch having electrical contact leads of which one is attached to the cylinder, the contact leads electrically connected to the power source which is electrically connected to an alarm producing means having a sound generation means, whereby when the spacer cord is pulled, the spacer is removed and the top member is pulled toward the housing causing movement of the cylinder thereby permitting closure of the switch and activation of the sound generation means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination described in claim 1, further comprising a visual alarm producing means and an audible alarm producing means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
70 words
The combination described in claim 1, further comprising a spray deterrent container affixed to the housing, the spray deterrent container having a spray deterrent actuator, the spray deterrent actuator having a spray deterrent nozzle, the spray deterrent container containing a spray deterrent, the spray deterrent being released from the container when the spray deterrent actuator is depressed, releasing the deterrent from the spray deterrent container through the spray deterrent nozzle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
36 words
The combination described in claim 8, wherein the spray deterrent is a substance selected from the group consisting of a mace composition, a pepper composition, and a substance which will cause temporary blindness and eye irritation.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination described in claim 8, wherein the spray deterrent is released by gas compressed by a pump.
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