Handheld W-Band Beamformer for Self-Powered Nonlethal Deterrence
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing nonlethal weapons lack a compact, self-contained design capable of delivering sufficient power for rapid and repeated deterrence against multiple aggressors, and they often require external power sources or waveguides, limiting their effectiveness in personal defense scenarios.
Innovation Solution
A hand-held nonlethal weapon utilizing W-band power amplification technology with a reactive deterrence system, featuring a power amplifier, beamformer, and a rechargeable battery, which produces a nonlethal beam of energy that can be projected for extended periods without external power or waveguides, allowing for rapid-fire capabilities and multiple activations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Weight of moving object
If existing nonlethal weapons are designed to be compact and portable, then they can be easily carried and deployed for personal defense, but they lack sufficient power delivery capability for rapid and repeated deterrence against multiple aggressors
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple previously separate components (power amplifier, beamformer, resonator, and rechargeable battery) into a single integrated handheld device. This merging allows the weapon to achieve sufficient power delivery capability while maintaining portability, as the components work together in a compact configuration that would be impossible if they remained separate systems requiring external power sources or waveguides.
Solution Approach 2:
The device incorporates an internal rechargeable battery that provides self-contained power delivery, eliminating the need for external power sources. This self-service capability enables rapid and repeated activations without requiring external recharging infrastructure, directly addressing the power delivery limitation while maintaining the compact form factor necessary for personal defense.
2Power
If existing nonlethal weapons use external power sources or waveguides, then they can deliver sufficient power, but they are not self-contained and limited in effectiveness for personal defense scenarios
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the power amplifier, beamformer, resonator, and battery into a unified handheld device, creating a self-contained system that delivers sufficient power without requiring external power sources or waveguides. This consolidation reduces device complexity by eliminating the need for separate external components while maintaining effective power delivery capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The internal battery provides self-contained power delivery, making the device independent of external power infrastructure. This self-service capability enhances effectiveness for personal defense scenarios where external power sources are unavailable, while the integrated design keeps the overall system compact and manageable.
3Productivity
If a hand-held nonlethal weapon produces a focused beam of energy for rapid-fire capabilities, then it can deter multiple aggressors effectively, but it requires advanced power amplification technology to achieve sufficient power in a compact form factor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes W-band power amplification technology, which operates at specific frequency parameters (95 GHz) to achieve high power output in a compact form factor. This parameter change in the operating frequency enables rapid-fire capabilities by allowing the device to deliver sufficient power for multiple activations without requiring a large, complex system. The beamformer further shapes the energy distribution to optimize deterrence effectiveness.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The hand-held nonlethal weapon effectively deters aggressors by producing a focused beam of energy that causes pain without permanent harm, allowing for repeated use and effective defense against multiple threats, enhancing personal and law enforcement safety.
Implementation Method 1
the power amplifier and the resonator operate at 95 Gigahertz (GHz) and produce a beam of energy at 95 GHz
Implementation Method 2
directing and shaping the beam of energy via a beamformer operably coupled to the power amplifier
Data Source
AI summary
A hand-held nonlethal weapon comprises a body and a battery coupled to the body. The hand-held nonlethal weapon further comprises a power supply operably coupled to the battery. The hand-held nonlethal weapon further comprises a power amplifier operably coupled to the power supply. The power amplifier is operable to produce a nonlethal beam of energy. The hand-held nonlethal weapon further comprises a beamformer operably coupled to the power amplifier, the beamformer being operable to shape and direct a nonlethal beam of energy. The hand-held nonlethal weapon further comprises a trigger coupled to the body and operably coupled to the power amplifier and to the beamformer, wherein the trigger is operable to be activated and wherein activating the trigger is operable to initiate the formation of a nonlethal beam of energy and wherein the nonlethal beam of energy is operable to be projected from the body.