Personal protection device

Abstract

The present invention relates to a personal protection device comprising at least one reactive element (1) that reacts to adulterants. Said reactive element comprises a detachable protective film (2) arranged covering the reactive element (1) and configured to protect the reactive element (1) from contamination.

Description

[0001]

[0002] PERSONAL PROTECTIVE DEVICE

[0003] TECHNICAL SECTOR

[0004] The present invention relates to personal protective devices, and more specifically to devices that provide safety and protection against attacks by third parties.

[0005] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0006] Currently, personal protection systems against the introduction of drugs or adulterants are widely known, which include elements in a bracelet for the detection of these types of substances in the drink.

[0007] An example of this type of bracelet is document US20240053310. This document discloses a bracelet made with a reagent strip of the type used in laboratories for the analysis of Knockout (KO) Drops. This bracelet is also visible to third parties, creating a deterrent effect. However, this bracelet has the problem that, due to friction, contact, and / or the environment, the strip containing the reagent becomes contaminated. This contamination is not detectable until the test is used, by placing the liquid to be analyzed on the reagent strip. At that moment, the reaction occurs, causing a false positive. Therefore, it does not provide sufficient security for the user against attacks involving chemical submission.

[0008] Given the described disadvantage or limitation of existing solutions, a solution is needed that provides a personal protection device that reliably detects adulterated beverages, while ensuring user safety and deterring potential aggressors.

[0009] EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] In order to achieve this objective and solve the technical problems discussed so far, as well as provide additional advantages that may arise later, the present invention provides a personal protection device against the introduction of drugs or adulterants, which comprises at least one reactive element that reacts to adulterants, formed by a detachable protective sheet arranged to cover the reactive element and configured to protect the reactive element from contamination and thus avoid erroneous or false positive results.

[0011] According to one feature of the invention, the protective film is adhered to the device surface on at least one side by means of an adhesive strip and has a tab protruding from the film for its removal at the time of testing. In this way, the reactive element is exposed just before use, preventing erroneous results or false positives due to contamination.

[0012] Ideally, at least two independent reagents should be available for detecting adulterants of different compositions, as the composition of adulterants is primarily divided into two groups: substances based on amines and substances based on GHB.

[0013] In this way the user feels more protected, as it covers a wider range of adulterants, thus avoiding possible aggression through chemical submission.

[0014] The personal protection device also includes a glow-in-the-dark luminescent coating used as a distinctive element of the device, giving it a deterrent character against potential aggressors by being easily visible.

[0015] According to another feature of the invention, the protection device comprises a QR code configured to redirect a user's mobile device to a personal protection device application comprising a plurality of user-activatable emergency options such as the geolocation of the person carrying the safety device at all times or the rapid call to emergencies.

[0016] In addition, the personal protection device includes a functionality, included in the application to which the user's mobile device is redirected, that allows a countdown to be activated, triggering an emergency protocol if a predetermined time is exceeded without the user voluntarily stopping it.

[0017] In this way, with the options described above associated with the use of QR technology, in addition to preventing attacks by chemical submission, the device allows you to avoid assaults or attacks when you are alone in dangerous situations.

[0018] The protective device will preferably be in the form of a bracelet which includes a closure with a cam for adjusting the diameter of the bracelet and making it easy to put on and take off.

[0019] In another preferred embodiment, the protective device is in the form of a card holder that can be attached, for example, to the back of the mobile phone by means of adhesive fixing means arranged on the underside of the card holder, thus allowing the user's mobile phone to be linked to the protective device for more effective protection.

[0020] According to one feature of the card holder, it comprises a housing that allows the card with the used reactive elements to be removed and a new card to be placed without having to replace the entire device.

[0021] Finally, according to another feature of the invention, the card holder comprises a sticker that reduces exposure to electromagnetic waves if it is attached to the back of the mobile phone.

[0022] In addition to protecting against attacks, it is a good complement to protect the user from electromagnetic waves that can be harmful, especially when the mobile phone is carried in a pants pocket.

[0023] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 shows a schematic view of a protective device in the shape of a bracelet.

[0025] Figure 2 shows a perspective view of a protective device in the shape of a card holder.

[0026] Figure 3 shows a schematic view of a card being placed inside the card holder.

[0027] PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

[0028] The present invention relates to a personal protection device that allows the detection of drugs, applied to the detection of beverages adulterated by a wide variety of adulterating substances, which is reliable, while providing safety to the user and a deterrent effect to third parties.

[0029] As shown in Figure 1, a preferred embodiment of the personal protective device is in the form of a wristband (5) with two reactive elements (1) covered by a protective film (2) to protect the reactive element (1) from environmental contamination. If the reactive element (1) is exposed before the detection test is performed, the test result will be unreliable as it may produce a false positive. Even if the reactive element (1) is contaminated, it will not be detected because the test is activated when liquid is deposited on said reactive element (1).

[0030] The protective film (2), which is square in a preferred embodiment, is attached to the wristband (5) by an adhesive strip on two opposite sides, different from the side where the tab (3) protrudes from the protective film (2) for its removal. Furthermore, this protective film (2) indicates the type of test performed on each reactive element (1) it protects, thus allowing identification, if the test yields a positive result, of the adulterant group to which the drug contained in the liquid being tested belongs.

[0031] Preferably one of the reagent elements (1) detects adulterants from the group in which the composition base is amines, with which 22 types of drugs are made, and another of the reagent elements (1) detects adulterants which have GHB as their composition base.

[0032] For the interpretation of the results or to be able to consult the instructions for use, the bracelet (6) has a QR code (10) configured to redirect the mobile device with which it is read to the document where the information is displayed.

[0033] Using the same QR technology, a second code (4) is configured to redirect a user's mobile device to a personal protective device application comprising a plurality of user-activatable emergency options.

[0034] The available options can be a geolocation system that can be activated in case of emergency, quick dialing of emergency services, or a countdown system that activates an emergency protocol if a predetermined time is exceeded without the user voluntarily stopping it.

[0035] In another preferred embodiment, the drazalete (5) has a luminescent coating (not shown) that glows in the dark and is charged by sunlight during the day. This is used as a distinctive and visible element of the drazalete and as a deterrent to potential aggressors.

[0036] The luminescent coating (not shown) will preferably be on the protective sheet (2) or the protective sheet (2) will itself be made of a luminescent material.

[0037] To make the drazalete (5) easily adjustable, it has a cam closure (7) which also allows the drazalete to be removed and replaced.

[0038] In an alternative embodiment, Figure 2 shows a card holder (6) designed to be preferably placed on the back of the user's mobile phone by means of adhesive arranged on the underside of the card holder (6) where a card (11) is housed, as shown in Figure 3.

[0039] Preferably the card (11) has two reactive elements (1) protected by a protective film (2) on each reactive element (1) where the protective film has a tab (3) to facilitate the removal of the protective film (2) which is attached to the card by means of an adhesive strip on two opposite sides different from the side where the tab (3) is located.

[0040] For interpreting the results or consulting the instructions for use, the card (11) has a QR code (10) configured to redirect the mobile device used to read it to the document displaying the information. A second QR code (4) is also configured to redirect the user's mobile device to a personal protective equipment application that includes a variety of user-activatable emergency options.

[0041] The available options can be a geolocation system that can be activated in case of emergency, quick dialing of emergency services, or a countdown system that activates an emergency protocol if a predetermined time is exceeded without the user voluntarily stopping it.

[0042] The card (11) also has a sticker (8) that reduces exposure to electromagnetic waves emitted by the mobile phone and fits into the hole (9) of the card holder (6).

[0043] The card holder (6) has a luminescent coating (not shown) on its outer surface that glows in the dark and charges with sunlight during the day. This serves as a distinctive and visible feature of the protective device and as a deterrent to potential aggressors.

[0044] The figures correspond to a non-limiting example of practical implementation and variations in the composition of the complement may occur as long as the essence of it is not altered.

Claims

CLAIMS 1. Personal protective device, comprising at least one reactive element (1) that reacts to adulterating substances, characterized in that it comprises: - a detachable protective sheet (2) arranged covering the reactive element (1), configured to protect the reactive element (1) from contamination. 2.- Personal protective device, according to claim 1, wherein the protective sheet (2) is adhered to the surface of the device on at least one of its sides by means of an adhesive strip and has a tab (3) protruding from the protective sheet (2) for removal of the protective sheet (2). 3.- Personal protective device, according to any of the preceding claims, comprising at least two independent reactive elements (1) for the detection of adulterating substances of different composition. 4.- Personal protective device, according to any of the preceding claims, comprising a luminescent coating that glows in the dark. 5.- Personal protective device, according to any of the preceding claims, comprising a QR code (4) configured to redirect a mobile device of a user of the personal protective device to an application of the personal protective device comprising a plurality of user-activatable emergency options.

6. Personal protective device, according to any of the preceding claims, comprising a functionality that allows a countdown timer to be activated, which triggers an emergency protocol if a predetermined time is exceeded without being voluntarily stopped by the user. 7.- Personal protective device, according to any of the preceding claims, which is in the form of a bracelet (5) or a card holder (6). 8.- Personal protective device, according to the previous claim, wherein the bracelet (5) comprises a closure with a cam (7) for adjusting the diameter of the bracelet.

9. Personal protective device, according to any of claims 1 to 6, which is in the form of a card holder (6) attachable to the back of the mobile phone by means of adhesive fixing means arranged on the lower face of the card holder.

10. Personal protective device, according to the previous claim, wherein the card holder comprises a sticker (8) that reduces exposure to electromagnetic waves.

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