Versatile stun glove

Abstract

A versatile stun glove having at least two electrodes placed in the palm region, and / or on the back of the hand and / or on the fingers of the glove. A rechargeable power supply that uses simple thin diameter and thickness replaceable batteries for powering the electrodes. Batteries can include 9-volt battery, a double A, and triple A batteries. A thin watch battery can also be used so that no protrusions extend outward from the glove body. The power supply can be located in the palm region and / or on the back of the hand of the glove. The power supply can be accessed by a foldable panel cover that can be removed by hook and loop fasteners (Velcro®), snaps, a zipper and the like. The power can be activated by a simple switch located adjacent to the finger tip of the index finger of the user so that touching the tip of the thumb against the index finger tip activates the power. An alternative activation source can be a pressure sensor that is underneath one of the electrodes so that pressing the at least one electrode into an assailant activates the power. A novel stand and power supply recharge allows for the glove to be mounted to a vehicle cigarette lighter. The location of the stand allows for the glove to be easily accessible and reachable when needed by the user. A stun stick accessory can allow for the glove discharge to have greater reach to attackers and assailants.

Description

[0001]This invention relates to personal defense, in particular to self defense glove with battery powered electrodes that can be used to shock, subdue, and disable attackers.BACKGROUND AND PRIOR ART[0002]Various types of electrical self defense weapons have existed for years. Crowd control sticks such as electrical batons allow for users such as law enforcement personal to generate an electrical shock at the end of an elongated stick. See U.S. Pat. No. 3,819,108 to Jordan. However, the batons require the user physically hold the device itself.[0003]In more recent years, the popular “tazar” type device allows a user to grip a handheld weapon that emits a visible electric lightening type signal between two outer electrodes. However, these handheld “tazars” must be constantly gripped by the user who is restricted from using that same hand and fingers for anything else. By eliminating one of their hands, the “tazer” can ultimately be taken away by an overpowering assailant. A locking c...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

"The present invention provides a versatile stun glove with electrode contacts that allows the wearer to easily activate the glove with the same hand as the glove without unnecessary delays. The glove does not allow the user to shock themselves with the same hand as that wearing the glove. The power supply has no loose or visible wire conductors that restrict hand and finger movement that can disconnect the power supply by accident, nor provide any discomfort to the wearer. The glove has easily replaceable and inexpensive battery power supplies, and can be recharged by a cigarette lighter or a household recharger. The glove can also have control panels for access codes, power readouts, and power output controls. A stun stick attachment accessory can be used to extend the reach of the glove."

Problems solved by technology

However, the batons require the user physically hold the device itself.

However, these handheld “tazars” must be constantly gripped by the user who is restricted from using that same hand and fingers for anything else.

However, this locking container requires the user insert their hand into a bulky and clearly uncomfortable appearing container that is closed about the wrist.

In addition to being bulky, this container further restricts the usefulness of the user's fingers and hand so that the user is only able to grip their “tazar” weapon.

However, these devices have little versatility when being used, as well as other problems.

The Laird '496 only allows for attaching an electrode to a single finger such as the index finger, which can cause the user to shock themselves when that finger is bent back to the user's palm.

Furthermore, by restricting the electrode to the outer front tip of the finger, the user may not always be able to shock their assailant if their electrode finger tip is not being pressed into the assailant.

The Ziemer device requires their electrodes be on the knuckles of the user, which requires the user to punch the assailant to work, since the device would not provide a shock effect when the user is grabbing an assailant.

The loose conductors can easily get caught and pulled apart during an attack rendering these devices useless.

Furthermore, these power packs are large and bulky, and with the loose conductors can further restrict the movement of the user when they are being attacked.

This extra step that delays the activation of the device can be dangerous when one is unexpectedly attacked by an assailant and has no advance time to react.

However, these patents also have additional problems with being effectively used.

The Diaz '721 patent requires a separate battery power supply be carried in a case that has an elongated connector line to the glove, the latter of which can also be snagged and removed rendering the device useless.

Also, this device has no easy way of being turned on and off, since a button on the battery must be separately pressed by the user's other hand.

This extra step that delays the activation of the device can be dangerous when one is unexpectedly attacked by an assailant and has no advance time to react.

Clearly, this device is also not easy of being turned on and off, since this “toggle” type switch is separately pressed by the user's other hand.

This extra step that delays the activation of the device can be dangerous when one is unexpectedly attacked by an assailant and has no advance time to react.

Still furthermore, there appears to be no easy way to access the battery component in these figures for changing out burned out batteries and / or for recharging the batteries, without having to tear apart the entire back of the glove.

Thus, this glove appears to have limited use and lifespan.

This power pack appears to require substantial space and would clearly be uncomfortable by being located on the user's wrist, and its' location would further restrict the mobility of the user.

Still furthermore, the apparent activation switch is along the knuckle region of the index finger of the user and would be difficult to reach unless the user bends their thumb and then in an uncomfortable position try to aim their thumb tip to press a contact point to activate a switch.

This extra step that delays the activation of the device can again be dangerous when one is unexpectedly attacked by an assailant and has no advance time to react.

Still furthermore, there appears to be no easy way of changing out the power pack to replace batteries, and / or recharge the unit once the power runs out.

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