PERSONAL PROTECTIVE DEVICE

Abstract

The present invention describes a personal protective device comprising a body that integrates an incapacitating fluid sprayer and a protective baton. A spray control actuates the fluid spray head via an actuator device protected by a bridge and located near the grip area of ​​the protective baton. Changing the incapacitating fluid sprayer is accomplished by pressing a button, also near the grip area of ​​the protective baton, which releases an internal clip that secures the top of the incapacitating fluid sprayer by pinching.

Description

Title of the invention: PERSONAL PROTECTIVE DEVICE technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to a personal protective device enabling an operator to repel the threat with both a protective baton and an incapacitating fluid spray, using only one hand.

[0002] Personal protective equipment is primarily used for crowd control, dispersal, and self-defense. According to the official definition given by the United States Department of Defense, less-lethal weapons are weapon systems explicitly designed and primarily used to neutralize people or equipment, while minimizing fatal accidents or permanent injuries to those same people, as well as undesirable damage to their integrity and environment.

[0003] The present invention aims both to increase the deterrent vectors that the operator can employ during potential physical confrontations. State of the art

[0004] In the state of the art concerning first-level intermediate means, protective batons made of various materials, either fixed or telescopic, and incapacitating fluid sprayers of various capacities for the dispersal of demonstrators are currently known.

[0005] When the operator is wearing a shield, he can use either the protective baton or the incapacitating fluid sprayer with his free hand, because the other hand is intended to support the shield.

[0006] Patent applications describe shields equipped with an incapacitating fluid sprayer attached to them. Examples include WO 2007 / 129395 and FR1857935-A1. However, these systems have drawbacks. The incapacitating fluid sprayers add weight to the shield, and in the event of an impact from an incendiary device such as a Molotov cocktail, the bottle containing the incapacitating fluid can explode rapidly, forcing the operator to quickly discard the shield, which is then left unprotected.

[0007] The personal protective device shown allows the operator to remain safe in the event of his shield catching fire and can quickly eject the bottle containing the incapacitating fluid and / or easily replace it when it is empty.

[0008] The general purpose of the invention is to partially meet this need. Description of the invention

[0009] To this end, and with reference to these drawings, [Fig. 1] [Fig. 2], the invention relates to a personal protective device comprising a body that secures an incapacitating fluid sprayer and a protective baton. A spray control actuates the fluid spray head, which is controlled by an actuator. To protect the actuator, a bridge is present and located in the gripping area of ​​the protective baton. To change the incapacitating fluid sprayer, a temporary clip fastening system secures the top of the incapacitating fluid sprayer to the body by pinching it. The latter is easily accessible, being close to the aforementioned gripping area of ​​the protective baton. The actuator is positioned very close to the protective baton and therefore to the hand holding it.

[0010] In this configuration, [Fig.1] said actuator device can be of the push or pull type and is disposed in the body of said device, in the gripping area of ​​the index finger or another finger of the operator.

[0011] To complete this assembly, [Fig.1] [Fig.2] the release button of the temporary clipping system of the incapacitating fluid sprayer can be of the push or pull type, and is located in the gripping area of ​​the operator's fingers.

[0012] In an optimal configuration, [Fig.2] the body is adapted to house said incapacitating fluid sprayer, the protective stick, a spray control and a clipping system for the incapacitating fluid sprayer.

[0013] To complete this assembly, [Fig.2] the body and the protective stick are joined together by one or more through bolts or by any other means which make them joined together.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, [Fig.1] the inner area of ​​the bridge is of sufficient size for easy use of the actuator device with thick police-type gloves.

[0015] To complete this assembly, [Fig.2] the body is made up of two parts which are either glued or screwed or both at the same time.

[0016] Finally, in order to make the body as strong as possible, [Fig.1] [Fig.2] it can be made of either plastic or metal.

Claims

Demands

1. Personal protective device (A) comprising a body (1) securing an incapacitating fluid sprayer (2) and a protective stick (3), a spray control (4) actuating the fluid spray head (5) controlled by an actuator device (6), and whose lower part is protected by a bridge (7) and disposed in said gripping area of ​​the protective stick (1), a temporary clip fastening system (8) locking the top of the incapacitating fluid sprayer with the body (2) by pinching, being characterized by an actuator device (6) adjoining a protective stick (1).

2. Personal protective device (A) according to claim 1 characterized in that said actuator device (6) can be of the push or pull type and is disposed in the body (3) of said device (A), in the gripping area of ​​the index finger or other finger of the operator.

3. Personal protective device (A) according to claim 1 characterized in that the release button of the temporary clipping system (8) of the incapacitating fluid sprayer (2) can be of the push or pull type, and is disposed in the gripping area of ​​the operator's fingers.

4. Personal protective device (A) according to claim 1 characterized in that the body (1) is adapted to house said incapacitating fluid sprayer (2), the protective stick, a spray control (4) and a clipping system (8) for the top of the incapacitating fluid sprayer (2).

5. Personal protective device (A) according to claim 1 characterized in that the body (1) and the protective stick (3) are joined together by one or more through bolts (9) or by any other means which make them joined together.

6. Personal protective device (A) according to claim 1 characterized in that the inner area of ​​the bridge (7) is of sufficient size for easy use of the actuator device (6) with thick police gloves.

7. Personal protective device (A) according to claim 1 characterized in that the body (1) is made up of two parts which are either glued or screwed or both at the same time.

8. Personal protective device (A) according to claim 1 characterized in that the body (1) is made of either plastic or metal.

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