Log purse and/or self-defense weapon

Abstract

A method of producing a log purse and / or personal self-defense weapon that is made from a natural cylindrical elongated section of a natural growing tree. The log purse and / or personal self-defense weapon is non-lethal, legal and obvious to all. It is a wood receptacle for personal items such as money, credit cards, identification or any items that one may need to keep readily available on the person. The natural hard surface of the log purse and / or personal self-defense weapon allows it to be strong enough to be used in such a manor as to swing with enormous force through the air, aiming the purse at the assailant with intention of striking the assailant to cause a moment of pain and injury as a distraction to allow the victim time to escape. It is easy to use and can be carried almost any where a person can go.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to purses or handbags typically carried by women by hand or by a shoulder strap. Typically a purse is used as a receptacle that carries ones personal items, money, identification, credit card and cosmetics that one may need throughout the day. The present invention also relates to a hand-held personal self-defense weapon intended to provide injury and pain to an assailant therefore allowing time for the victim to escape. [0002] Typically prior purse inventions have been constructed of man materials such as fabric, plastic, cardboard, and natural materials such as woven fiber, leather, and metal. They must be formed into a desirable shape that functions to open, close and secure the items inside and strong enough to withstand the everyday use that a purse is intended for. They must also be appealing and fashionable to the consumer. Women commonly own a variety of purses and change them periodically. Uniqueness and funct...

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Benefits of technology

[0005] The development of the log purse and / or personal self-defense weapon is a unique invention. It allows a recycled natural log to maintain its natural beauty and function in two useful ways. The first is that of a purse or handbag and the second is that of a self-defense weapon that is legal to carry. The material used to make the log purse is not only recycled from nature but it is a natural material that is grown naturally. It is naturally strong and naturally beautiful which makes it appealing and functional to the consumer.

[0006] Women are more frequently attacked than men. The victim is usually alone and must use whatever means they have available to escape. The purse and / or self-defense weapon is contained as one unit therefore making it easy to access and to use. By merely swinging the log, purse or throwing it at an assailant the victim can create a moment of distraction to escape. The natural hard structure of the log purse can cause minor injury and momentarily extreme pain allowing the victim time to escape. By having the purse readily available and by using the log purse as a self-defense weapon by merely throwing it or swinging it at the assailant, greatly increases the chances of a victim get away.

Problems solved by technology

The natural hard structure of the log purse can cause minor injury and momentarily extreme pain allowing the victim time to escape.

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