Weapon
A weapon including a grip portion, an independent extension extending from each end of the grip portion and configured to extend partially around a hand of a user; at least one portion of at least one of the extensions being shaped to create painful pressure when pressed against an adversary, and a method of making the weapon.
The present invention relates to weapons, in general, and in particular, to a hand held weapon which may be used as a police baton, also known as a nightstick or billy club.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONPolice batons and nightsticks have long been known in the art. Generally, these include a club with a leather thong which can be looped around the wrist of a user. However, when the user loosens his grip, the baton falls from his hand and cannot be retrieved easily or quickly. In addition, these sticks are mainly useful for hitting an adversary.
Brass knuckles for increasing hitting power have also long been known in the art. However, these devices are not designed for applying localized pressure, but only for punching.
Accordingly, there is a long felt need for a weapon which can be used to apply localized pressure, and it would be very desirable to have such a weapon which can be used as a baton which would not fall when released.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThere is provided according to the present invention a weapon including a grip portion, an independent extension extending from each end of the grip portion and configured to extend partially around a hand of a user, wherein at least a portion of one of the extensions is shaped to create painful pressure on the body of an adversary.
According to one embodiment of the invention, the weapon further includes an additional extension extending from the grip portion substantially in an opposite direction from the independent extensions, the additional extension also being shaped to create painful pressure.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGSThe present invention will be further understood and appreciated from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the drawings in which:
The present invention relates to a hand held weapon which can be used both defensively and offensively. The weapon includes a specially shaped handle which remains hanging from the fingers of a user even when the user's hand is not gripping the weapon, thereby permitting simultaneous use of the fingers or hand for other activities, such as holding or pushing an adversary. According to one embodiment of the invention, the weapon also includes an elongated club portion extending from the handle to form a baton. This elongated club portion is preferably integrally formed with the handle, but may alternatively be coupled thereto.
Referring to
At least a portion of at least one of the extensions is shaped to create painful pressure when pushed against the body of an adversary. Thus, extension 14, itself, may be shaped to press painfully against an adversary, as shown, by way of example, in
According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, weapon 10 further includes at least one additional extension extending substantially in an opposite direction from the independent extensions. In the embodiment of
In the illustrated embodiment, extensions 14 and 16 are curved. Alternatively, these extensions may have any other shape which partially surrounds the hand and retains the weapon on the hand when the fingers do not grip the weapon.
In this embodiment, both extensions 24 and 26 are shaped to exert painful pressure when pushed against the body of an adversary. Thus, extension 24 defines a rounded corner 25′ shaped to press painfully against an adversary. And extension 26 is configured to define a rounded point 27′ near its end, for use in pressing against sensitive locations on the body of an adversary.
Weapon 20 further includes an additional extension 28 extending substantially in an opposite direction from extension 26. Additional extension 28 is preferably configured to define a rounded point 29 at its end, for inflicting painful pressure on the body of an opponent. In this embodiment, extension 24 defines a pointed corner 23 facing the direction substantially opposite to extension 24.
Referring now to
It is a particular feature of the invention that the independent extensions do not completely enclose the hand. Thus, if an attacker tries to twist the baton and break the hands of a user, the user can release his hand by sliding it through the gap between the independent extensions.
Together, extensions 34 and 36 serve to retain weapon 30 on the hand of the user, even when the user's hand is open, as shown in
According to a preferred embodiment, illustrated in
Further according to the preferred embodiment of
As described above with reference to
Referring now to
According to one embodiment of the invention, illustrated in
While the invention has been described with respect to a limited number of embodiments, it will be appreciated that many variations, modifications and other applications of the invention may be made. It will further be appreciated that the invention is not limited to what has been described hereinabove merely by way of example. Rather, the invention is limited solely by the claims which follow.
Claims
1. A weapon comprising:
- a grip portion,
- an independent extension extending from each end of said grip portion and configured to extend partially around a hand of a user;
- at least one portion of at least one of said extensions being shaped to create painful pressure when pressed against an adversary.
2. The weapon according to claim 1, comprising at least one portion having a rounded point shaped to create painful pressure when pressed against an adversary.
3. The weapon of claim 1, further comprising at least one additional extension extending from said grip portion substantially in an opposite direction from said independent extensions, said additional extension being shaped to create painful pressure when pressed against an adversary.
4. The weapon according to claim 1, further comprising an elongated club portion extending from said grip portion.
5. The weapon of claim 4, further comprising at least one upstanding ridge along the length of said elongate portion.
6. The weapon according to claim 3, further comprising an elongated club portion extending from said grip portion.
7. The weapon of claim 6, further comprising at least one upstanding ridge along the length of said elongate portion.
8. The weapon according to claim 1, where said independent extensions are adapted and configured to hang the weapon on the user's hand and permit concurrent use of a user's fingers while holding the weapon
9. The weapon according to claim 4, where said independent extensions are adapted and configured to hang the weapon on the user's hand and permit concurrent use of a user's fingers while holding the weapon.
10. The weapon according to claim 1, further comprising a recess in said grip for receiving an accessory.
11. The weapon according to claim 10, further comprising an externally accessible switch in the weapon for actuating an accessory in said recess.
12. A method for forming a weapon, the method comprising:
- providing a grip portion,
- forming an independent extension extending from each end of said grip portion and configured to extend partially around a hand of a user; and
- shaping at least one portion of at least one of said extensions to create painful pressure when pressed against an adversary.
13. The method according to claim 12, comprising providing a rounded point shaped to create painful pressure when pressed against an adversary on at least one portion.
14. The method of claim 12, further comprising providing at least one additional extension extending from said grip portion substantially in an opposite direction from said independent extensions, said additional extension being shaped to create painful pressure when pressed against an adversary.
15. The method according to claim 12, where said independent extensions are adapted and configured to hang the weapon on the user's hand and permit concurrent use of a user's fingers while holding the weapon
16. The method according to claim 12, further comprising providing an elongated club portion extending from said grip portion.
17. The method of claim 16, further comprising providing at least one upstanding ridge along the length of said elongate portion.
18. The method of claim 16, further comprising providing a recess in said grip for receiving an accessory.
19. The method of claim 18, further comprising providing an externally accessible switch in the weapon for actuating an accessory in said recess.
Type: Application
Filed: Feb 28, 2006
Publication Date: Aug 31, 2006
Inventors: Amnon Maor (Modi'in), Amnon Shiloni (Shoham)
Application Number: 11/364,395
International Classification: A63B 59/00 (20060101);