Deterrent and electrical pulse-applying glove device

Abstract

The invention relates to a deterrent and electrical pulse-applying glove device (1), comprising a palm side (2) and a back-of-the-hand side (3) with an external face (4) and an internal face (5) respectively external and internal to the glove device (1), the outer face (4) of the palm side (3) having installed on it at least two application contacts (11, 121) designed to be connected, by way of electrical connection means (17) comprising at least one contactor (19), to an electric power source (13). More specifically, two application contacts (11, 12) are installed on the outer face (4) on the palm side (3) at a distance (D) from one another so as to generate an electric arc between said contacts (11, 12) when they are connected to the electric power source (13) through the contactor (19) designed to be actuated from the internal side (20) internal to the glove device (1).

Description

Description Title of the invention: Deterrent glove device and application of electrical pulse

[0001] The present invention relates to a deterrent glove device and application of electrical impulse of the type generally used in personal protection and safety applications.

[0002] In the field of security, taser-type devices are known, which allow, for the safety of people, the application of electrical impulses to assailants or individuals deemed dangerous in order to neutralize them.

[0003] Unfortunately, this type of device usually applies uncontrolled electrical pulses that can lead to accidents on the wearer or the person neutralized.

[0004] A safety device in the form of a glove, already known from document CN205037814U, has two electrical conductors on its front surface, corresponding to the palm side. One conductor extends from the base of the palm to the tips of the thumb, middle, and little fingers, while the other conductor connects the ring and index fingers, passing through the palm. A power controller connects these conductors to a rechargeable battery.

[0005] A high-voltage electric shock glove, rated at approximately 10,000 volts, is also known from document CN204924055U. This glove features two types of conductive fabric electrodes on the palm, connected to a suitable power supply. These electrodes are covered by a first layer of insulating fabric and a second, outer insulating layer of polyester.

[0006] Similarly, document WO2019086820 describes an electrical pulse application glove comprising an electrical power source to which are connected, via a control unit, first application contacts arranged substantially at the tips of at least three glove fingers. It also includes second application contacts arranged on the side The palm of the glove allows for the application of a stronger electrical pulse than that applied through the initial fingertip contacts. The control unit includes selector switches to activate either the fingertip or palm contacts, as needed. These contacts are further covered with a polyurethane safety coating to significantly reduce the risk of electric shock and to conceal them from external view, thus making the taser function more discreet.

[0007] If a glove device based on this technology allows for easy modulation of the electrical pulse intensity according to the situation to be controlled, by activating contacts at the fingertips for a lesser discharge compared to that possible through contacts at the palm of the glove, then the discharge produced by the fingertip contacts can be considered to have primarily a deterrent purpose. However, for this deterrent effect to be perceived by a threatening third party, physical contact must be established between the glove wearer and that third party.

[0008] Furthermore, the glove wearer must be able to activate contacts according to the level of risk they face. However, this risk is very difficult to assess during an confrontation, not to mention that it can change very rapidly, without sufficient time to modify the selection of active contacts.

[0009] Furthermore, if, in an initial approach to a third party who is a priori aggressive, one may be tempted to make active contact at finger level, the wearer of the glove must, at all times, keep their fingers away from any part of their own body to avoid receiving an electric shock.

[0010] A known electrical pulse application glove, documented in US2004 / 0154071, comprises an electrical power source to which two palm-side contacts are connected, one at the little finger and the other at the thumb. More specifically, these contacts are capable of being powered by the electrical power source through a contactor consisting of a first contact at the tip of the glove finger. corresponding to the index finger, back side of the glove, and a second contact at the tip of the glove finger corresponding to the middle finger, palm side.

[0011] In short, to deliver an electrical shock to an assailant through the two contacts on the little finger and thumb respectively, the wearer of the glove must simultaneously align the contacts on the index and middle fingers by bringing the latter over the former. It goes without saying that it can prove very difficult, if not impossible, to deliver the electrical shock in a physical altercation with an assailant.

[0012] This glove device, as described in US2004 / 015071, can also provide a deterrent effect by creating an electric arc when the little finger and index finger contacts are brought together. Obviously, in addition to a suitable power supply to generate this electric arc, the contact must again be established by bringing the middle finger onto the index finger contact.

[0013] This is an unnatural manipulation that requires a certain amount of dexterity. Furthermore, it is difficult to perform instinctively and very quickly in the face of imminent danger.

[0014] It was as part of an initial inventive approach that a glove device was conceived comprising, on the palm side, at least two contacts arranged at a predetermined distance from each other, in order to, upon contact with an assailant and under a suitable electrical supply, impart an electrical impulse to that assailant in order to subdue him or, without contact, establish an electric arc of deterrence.

[0015] In a second inventive step, it was imagined that the glove includes a contactor for supplying electrical energy to the contacts which is designed to be activated from the inside of the glove.

[0016] Most advantageously, this contactor is designed to be activated by extending the power of the glove body, preferably the palm side, and / or at least one glove finger.

[0017] The advantages of the present invention lie in the fact that the simple, natural gesture performed in front of a threatening third party whom one wishes to keep at a distance—a gesture consisting of raising the arm forward and opening the hand—results in the extension of the glove body, or even the fingers of the glove, and the activation from inside this contactor glove for the electrical supply to the contacts and the establishment of the electric arc between them.

[0018] This natural gesture immediately generates a deterrent signal through the glove, according to the invention, allowing the assailant to be kept at a distance. In the event of an attack, the contact switch inside the glove is activated just as naturally by the wearer's hand touching the assailant.

[0019] Thus, the invention relates to a deterrent glove device and the application of electric pulses, comprising a palm side and a back side with an external face and an internal face to the glove device, on the external face of the palm side being implanted at least two application contacts designed to be connected, via electrical connection means comprising at least one contactor, to an electrical power source, characterized in that two application contacts are implanted on the external face palm side at a distance from each other which is determined to allow the establishment of an electric arc between them when they are connected to the electrical power source through the contactor designed to be actuated from the internal side of the glove device.

[0020] According to a particular feature of the invention, an application contact comprises an electrode head protruding at the external face on the palm side.

[0021] Another particular feature of the invention is that the glove device may include a glove body with or without at least one glove finger, the two application contacts and attempt a plantier apple side tomorrow at the level of the glove body or a glove finger.

[0022] According to yet another feature of the invention, said electrical connection means comprise at least one high-voltage generator designed to deliver, from a low-voltage supply supplied by the power supply source to the application contacts, a high-voltage supply, between 220 and 5,000,000 volts.

[0023] Advantageously, the high-voltage generator is designed to deliver a high-voltage supply, preferably above 5000 volts, more particularly in the order of 20,000 volts.

[0024] Preferably, the contactor is of the impulse type implanted on the inner face, palm side, of the glove device and designed to be operated by the hand of the glove wearer.

[0025] Other features of the present invention will appear during the following description relating to an example of an embodiment given by way of illustration and not limitation.

[0026] Understanding this description will be facilitated by referring to the figures in the appendix, in which:

[0027] [Fig.1] is a schematic representation, palm side, of a glove device according to the invention;

[0028] [Fig.2] is a representation similar to figure 1, illustrating the glove device seen from the back of the hand;

[0029] [Fig.3] is a representation similar to figure 1 illustrating the placement of the application contacts at the height of a finger of the glove device;

[0030] [Fig.4] is a schematic and cross-sectional illustration of the glove device at the height of the application contacts illustrating the contactor in the inactive position;

[0031] [Fig.5] is a representation similar to figure 4 illustrating the contactor in the active position of supplying application contacts.

[0032] The invention relates to a glove device 1 for deterrence and application of electrical pulses.

[0033] This type of glove device is generally used in personal protection and safety applications. In particular, it serves as a deterrent and defensive device capable of stunning an assailant.

[0034] Its use may be intended for law enforcement, security personnel, or even hospital staff to control and restrain a dangerous patient or one showing signs of aggression.

[0035] As illustrated in the figures in the appendix, this glove device 1 comprises a palm side 2, or front face, and a back side 3, or back face, with, each time, an external face 4 and an internal face 5.

[0036] It should be noted that the palm side defines the side of the glove device 1 corresponding to the palm of the hand of a wearer of this glove device. It extends over the entire anterior surface of the wearer's hand, from the tips of any fingers that the glove device has, to its opposite end at the wrist, or even beyond.

[0037] In the rest of the description, and to facilitate understanding, the expressions "palm side" and "back side" will be used exclusively.

[0038] It essentially comprises a glove body 6 which may or may not be equipped with one or more glove fingers 7. In short, this glove device 1 can take the form of a mitten or that of a glove with glove fingers, the number of which can be between one and five.

[0039] At its end 8, which includes the opening 9 for engagement with the hand of a wearer of the glove device 1, the glove body 6 may be provided with closure means 10 to keep it closed and tightened on the wearer's wrist. It may also extend into a sleeve (not shown).

[0040] According to the invention, on the external face 4 of the palm side 3 of the glove device 1 are implanted at least two application contacts 11, 12 designed to be connected to an electrical power supply 13.

[0041] Thus, these application contacts 11, 12 can be implanted on the external face 4 of the palm side 3, either at the level of the glove body 6 as seen in Figure 1, or along a glove finger 7 as shown in Figure 3 if the glove device 1 is equipped with one.

[0042] Note that this figure 3 illustrates only one non-limiting example of this implantation of contacts at the level of one of the fingers 7.

[0043] Preferably, the power supply 13 is of the autonomous type and defined by at least one battery 14. This may be of the lithium type 3.7 V and 500 mAh, for example.

[0044] Advantageously, the glove device 1 includes a receiving compartment 15, in particular in the form of a closable pocket, for housing this battery or these batteries. This receiving compartment may be located on the palm side of hand 2 or back side of hand 3, preferably in the end part 16 intended to extend to the height of the wrist of the wearer of the glove device 1.

[0045] This also includes electrical connection means 17 for connecting the application contacts 11, 12 to such an electrical power source 13. Substantially, such electrical connection means 17 include insulated electrical conductors (not shown) extending at least from the receiving housing 15 of the electrical power source 13 to the application contacts 11, 12.

[0046] More specifically, these electrical conductors can extend internally into the glove device 1, advantageously between the latter and an internal lining 18.

[0047] The said electrical connection means 17 comprise at least one high-voltage generator designed to deliver, from a low-voltage supply supplied by the power supply source 13 to the application contacts 11, 12, a high-voltage supply, between 220 and 5,000,000 volts.

[0048] Advantageously, the high-voltage generator is designed to deliver a high-voltage supply, preferably above 5000 volts, more particularly in the order of 20,000 volts.

[0049] At least the glove device 1 is made of a non-conductive insulating material to prevent the transmission of an electrical impulse to the wearer. If there is an inner lining 18, it is also made of a non-conductive insulating material.

[0050] Furthermore, at least the glove body 6 and possibly the glove finger(s) 7 are made of a woven or non-woven material to resist cuts and / or flame retardant to avoid the risk of burns.

[0051] This material can be carbon fiber-based, for example poly(p-phenylene terephthalamide), (PPD-T or KEVLAR™). The present invention should not be interpreted as limiting the application of this material to such a material.

[0052] According to the invention, two application contacts 11, 12 are implanted on the outer face 4 of the palm side 3 of the glove device 1, at a distance D from each other of the other which is determined to permit the establishment of an electric arc between them when they are connected to the power supply source 13 through said electrical connection means 17.

[0053] According to the invention, the glove device 1 is capable of being provided with several pairs of contacts meeting this characteristic.

[0054] According to another feature of the invention, these electrical connection means 17 comprise at least one contactor 19 to ensure the supply of electrical energy to the application contacts 11, 12 by the power source 13. This contactor 19 is designed to be actuated from the internal side 20 to the glove device 1.

[0055] In particular, this contactor 19 is designed to be activated by the extension of the glove body 6, preferably on its palm side 2, and / or at least one glove finger 7.

[0056] According to one embodiment, this contactor 19 is of the impulse type and comprises a push button 21 which is pushed, by elastic return means, internally into the glove device 1 in an inactive position 22 of power cut-off. Whereas a pressure in the opposite direction in an active position 23, against the elastic return means, results in the power supply to the contacts 11, 12.

[0057] By implanting, for example, the application contacts 11, 12 on the outer face 4 of the glove body 6, the contactor 19 can be positioned behind these application contacts 11, 12, on the inner face 5 of this glove body 6. Thus, in a deterrent application of the glove device 1, as seen in Figures 4 and 5, by extending the palm side 2 of the glove device 1, simply by the wearer opening their hand, the palm side 3 of this glove body 6 is energized. This then comes into contact, on its inner face 5, with the wearer's palm, which pushes the push button 21 into the active position 23 to power the contacts 11, 12.

[0058] Conversely, when the wearer's hand closes, the tension on the palm side 2 of the glove device 1 is released, allowing the push button 21 to regain its inactive position 22 by means of said elastic return means and cut off the power supply to the application contacts 11, 12.

[0059] Therefore, when an assailant approaches, the wearer of the glove device 1 can open his hand towards that assailant, resulting in the activation of the contactor 19. When powered, the application contacts 11, 12 generate between them an electric arc visible to the assailant in order to deter him from approaching further, while informing him that he is likely to receive a high-intensity electric pulse in the event of an attack.

[0060] In this regard, it is understood that in the event of contact and application of the palm side 2 of the glove device 1 to the assailant, the inner face 4 of this palm side 2 comes into contact with the wearer's hand. The push button 21 is then pushed from its inactive position 22 to its active position 23, resulting in the energization of the application contacts 11, 12 and the automatic application of an electrical pulse to the attacker.

[0061] The same result can be obtained by implanting the two application contacts 11, 12 on the palm side 2 of a glove finger 7. In this case, the contactor 19 can retain its implantation at the level of the glove body 6, as in the example below, or it can take position under the application contacts 11, 12 at the level of this glove finger 7, inner side 20 of the glove device 1. Opening the wearer's hand and / or finger has the same consequences.

[0062] To facilitate the operation of the contactor 19 from the inner side 20 of the glove device 1, opposite this push button 21, the inner lining 20 can be equipped with a control plate 24 with a cross-section larger than that of this push button 21. In this way, a pressure which would not necessarily be applied opposite this push button 21 by the palm of the wearer's hand has the effect, however, of pushing it from its inactive position 22 into its active position 23.

[0063] According to an advantageous embodiment, the application contacts 11, 12 are mounted on a support plate 25 to which the electrical connection means 17 terminate. If this support plate 25 can be formed, by sewing, welding or otherwise, in a suitable opening on the palm side 2 of the glove device 1, it is advantageously disposed at the level of the inner face 5, preferably between the latter and the inner lining 18. Said application contacts 11, 12 pass through the glove device 1 in this case for their disposition on the outer face 4, palm side 2 of the latter.

[0064] This support plate 25 can still be fitted with the contactor 19, so that the push button 21 extends on the internal side 20 to the glove device 1.

[0065] The support plate 25 can take the form of a printed circuit board.

[0066] An application contact 11, 12 advantageously comprises an electrode head 26 protruding at the external face 4 palm side 2 of the glove device 1.

[0067] These electrode heads 26 are designed to define in their salient part 27 a preferential path for establishing the electric arc between the application contacts 11, 12.

[0068] Specifically, these electrode heads 26 of the application contacts 11, 12 define, at their protruding part 27, the smallest distance 28 between the application contacts 11, 12.

[0069] According to a preferred embodiment, these electrode heads 26 have a T-shaped or mushroom-shaped form and have a larger cross-section at their protruding end 29.

[0070] Even more advantageously, the glove device 1 includes a control switch 30 to activate it or, on the contrary, to deactivate it, as required.

[0071] It can also be equipped with load control means 31 for the electrical power source 13. According to the invention, it also receives an operating indicator 32

[0072] The control switch 30 and / or the load control means 31 and / or the operating indicator 32 may be located at the level of a control panel 33 which may be positioned on the palm side 2 or back of the hand 3 of the glove device 1, preferably at the end 8, wrist side of the wearer.

[0073] According to the invention, the glove device 1 can receive additional equipment, such as at least one sensor for the health status of the wearer of the glove device 1, for example a tension and / or pulse sensor.

[0074] In a more advanced design, the glove device 1 includes means of remote transmission, either directly or through a unit connected to an internet or communication network, such as a mobile phone for example.

[0075] Such means of transmission make it possible to transmit, periodically, continuously or punctually, information emitted by a health status sensor of the wearer to a central unit.

[0076] The glove device 1 can receive an alert device allowing the wearer to transmit a signal for help or reinforcement via the transmission means.

[0077] The glove device 1 can also be equipped with a GPS tracker to locate the glove wearer, either continuously or at the command of the glove wearer, for example through the alert device.

Claims

Demands

1. A glove device (1) for deterring and applying electric pulses, comprising a palm side (2) and a backside (3) with an outer face (4) and an inner face (5) to the glove device (1), on the outer face (4) of the palm side (3) being implanted at least two application contacts (11, 12) designed to be connected, via electrical connection means (17) comprising at least one contactor (19), to a power supply (13), characterized in that two application contacts (11, 12) are implanted on the outer face (4) of the palm side (3) at a distance (D) from each other to generate an electric arc between said contacts (11, 12) when they are connected to the power supply (13) through the contactor (19) designed to be actuated from the inner side (20) to the glove device (1).

2. Glove device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that it essentially comprises a glove body (6).

3. Glove device (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that the glove body (6) comprises at least one glove finger (7).

4. Glove device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the power supply (13) is of the autonomous type and defined by at least one battery (14).

5. Glove device (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that it comprises a receiving housing (15), in particular in the form of a pocket capable of being closed, for housing the battery or batteries.

6. Glove device (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that the electrical connection means (17) comprise insulated electrical conductors extending at least from the receiving housing (15) of the power supply (13) to the application contacts (11, 12).

7. Glove device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the contactor (19) is designed to be activated by energizing by extension of the glove body (6), preferably on the palm side of his hand (2), and / or at least one glove finger (7).

8. Glove device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the contactor (19) is of the impulse type and comprises a push button (21) pushed back, by elastic return means, internally to the glove device (1) into an inactive position (22) of power cut-off.

9. Glove device (1) according to claim 8, characterized in that it comprises an inner lining (20) equipped with a control plate (24) opposite the push button (21).

10. Glove device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the application contacts (11, 12) are mounted on a support plate (25) to which the electrical connection means (17) terminate.

11. Glove device (1) according to claim 10, characterized in that the support plate (25) is equipped with the contactor (19).

12. Glove device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an application contact (11, 12) comprises an electrode head (26) projecting from the external face (4) palm side (2) of the glove device (1).

13. Glove device (1) according to claim 12, characterized in that the electrode heads (26) of the two application contacts (11, 12) are designed to define in their salient part (27) a preferential path for establishing the electric arc.

14. Glove device (1) according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that the electrode heads (26) have a T or mushroom shape and have a larger cross-section at their protruding end (29).

15. Glove device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a control switch (30) and / or load control means (31) of the electrical power source (13) and / or an operating indicator (32).

16. Glove device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises at least one state sensor health of the wearer of said glove device (1), for example a tension and / or pulse sensor.

17. Glove device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises means for remote transmission, either directly or through a unit connected to an internet or communication network.

18. Glove device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises an alerting device.

19. Glove device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is equipped with a GPS tracker.