Electrically conductive protective garment ensemble to protect against electric stun device misuse

Abstract

An electrically conductive protective garment ensemble worn as an electric stun device misuse countermeasure comprising a variety of clothing articles made from metal coated fabrics with each individual clothing article selectively fastened to another in a manner as to ensure electrical continuity throughout the garment ensemble and to an electrical ground. An electric stun device will be effectively short circuited to itself and / or to an electrical ground when the stun voltage is applied to the garment ensemble and be rendered inoperable. The electrically conductive protective garment ensemble is lightweight, does not decrease mobility, readily concealable, can be covered with other fabrics, used as a clothing liner and is easily manufactured

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Provisional application No. 61 / 465,553, entitled “ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE APRON AND ACCESSORY TO PROTECT AGAINST ELECTRIC STUN DEVICE MISUSE” filed on Mar. 21, 2011 by John L. Kotos.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableREFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISK APPENDIX[0003]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]The present invention relates to protective garments and, more particularly, to an electrically conductive protective garment ensemble having multiple articles that protects the user by disrupting the effectiveness and functionality of electric stun devices used in criminal and terrorist activities which can be worn separately or in combinations as the user deems necessary.[0005]Electric stun devices have evolved with several methods for the delivery of a high voltage discharge to an intended target. Some of these methods include direct ...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention is about a special protective garment that can be used to protect people from electric stun devices. The garment is made to prevent the user from getting shocked by short circing the high voltage probes and the electrodes of the device. This results in a negligible effect of the electric stun device. The garment can be made in different forms like pants, shirts, and socks, and it is flexible and comfortable to wear. It can also be easily concealed while worn. The garment is made using a special fabric that is designed to block the electric current. This invention is useful for people who need to protect themselves from electric stun devices.

Problems solved by technology

In addition to the reasons for the need of such devices stated in the aforementioned patents, the increasing activity of international terrorists and the increased accessibility to stun devices present a potentially serious problem to law enforcement agencies as well as to the general public.

If these electric stun devices are operated with a short-circuit condition for a prolonged period of time, it is most likely that the electrical and / or electronic circuitry would be damaged and render the device useless until it is completely disassembled and repaired.

The disadvantages of the garments described in the “Background of the Invention” of U.S. Pat. No. 6,131,193 are due to the bulk and rigidity of such externally worn metallic vests.

The primary disadvantages are that they are uncomfortable to wear, decrease mobility, cause fatigue and are not readily concealable.

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