Straight handle baton with mushroom cap

Abstract

A straight baton includes a bulbous or mushroom shaped cap which releasably receives a light device with a light element, multiple shaft sections including at least first, second, and third shaft sections, and a striking end. The first, second, and third shaft sections are cylindrically shaped, and each shaft section has predetermined inner and outer diameters, a predetermined length, and opposing ends. The inner diameter of the first shaft section is larger than the outer diameter of the second shaft section, and the inner diameter of the second shaft section is larger than the outer diameter of the third shaft section. The first shaft section is configured to enable the second shaft section to releasably retract into or extend out of the first shaft section, and the second shaft section is configured to enable the third shaft section to releasably retract into or extend out of the second shaft section.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention generally relates to batons and, more particularly, to an expandable straight baton with a mushroom cap that may be converted into an expandable side handle baton. [0003] 2. Description of the Related Art [0004] Law enforcement individuals, such as police officers, security personnel, or the like, commonly carry a number of items with them during their on duty rotations. One of the devices police officers often carry is a baton to offer them assistance during potentially threatening public encounters. During such encounters, the baton may be dislodged from the hands of the police officer and, being cylindrically shaped, may roll down an incline and be difficult to find after the encounter. It would be desirable for law enforcement individuals to have access to a baton with a handle that facilitates the ability to find the baton quickly after being dropped and / or dislodged. It would also be desi...

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Benefits of technology

[0027] The head of the cap has a predetermined circular outer diameter that is larger than the predetermined outer diameter of the first shaft section of the baton. The dimensional relationship between the outer diameter of the head of the cap and the outer diameter of the first shaft section is a critical characteristic of the invention. The fact that the head of the cap has a predetermined circular outer diameter that is larger than the predetermined outer diameter of the first shaft section enables a user to maintain better retention of the baton if the baton is grabbed by a subject and pulled away from the user. In addition, the dimensional relationship between the outer diameter of the head of the cap and the outer diameter of the first shaft section of the baton aids the user in rapidly retrieving the baton when the baton is dropped, because if the baton is dropped on the ground, inclined or not, the baton will circle about the striking end of the baton and will not roll away in a longitudinal manner. A portion of the head is transparent to allow the light element to emit light through the transparent portion of the head.

[0028] The side handle enables an individual, such as a law enforcement individual, the versatility of choosing between a straight handle baton and a side handle baton according to their needs. The side handle also enables an individual to be equipped with three tools that may be actuated with a single hand.

Problems solved by technology

During such encounters, the baton may be dislodged from the hands of the police officer and, being cylindrically shaped, may roll down an incline and be difficult to find after the encounter.

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