Patents by Inventor W. Matthew Bradshaw

W. Matthew Bradshaw has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9400155
    Abstract: The present invention provides an animal defense system with one or more deterrent elements and an apparatus and method for safely deterring an animal which threatens a user. In one embodiment, the device features an electrified deterrent structure comprising arms and linkages. Further, the apparatus may be configured to operate in a variety of user-selected modes that increase effectiveness and reliability in deterring an animal which threatens a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: Bradshaw Defense, LLC
    Inventors: David L. Bradshaw, W. Matthew Bradshaw
  • Publication number: 20150362282
    Abstract: The present invention provides an animal defense system with one or more deterrent elements and an apparatus and method for safely deterring an animal which threatens a user. In one embodiment, the device features an electrified deterrent structure comprising arms and linkages. Further, the apparatus may be configured to operate in a variety of user-selected modes that increase effectiveness and reliability in deterring an animal which threatens a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2015
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventors: David L. BRADSHAW, W. Matthew BRADSHAW
  • Patent number: 8861169
    Abstract: The present invention provides an animal defense system with one or more deterrent elements and an apparatus and method for safely deterring an animal which threatens a user. In one embodiment, the device features an electrified deterrent structure comprising arms and linkages. Further, the apparatus may be configured to operate in a variety of user-selected modes that increase effectiveness and reliability in deterring an animal which threatens a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Bradshaw Defense, LLC
    Inventors: David L. Bradshaw, W. Matthew Bradshaw
  • Publication number: 20140240890
    Abstract: The present invention provides an animal defense system with one or more deterrent elements and an apparatus and method for safely deterring an animal which threatens a user. In one embodiment, the device features an electrified deterrent structure comprising arms and linkages. Further, the apparatus may be configured to operate in a variety of user-selected modes that increase effectiveness and reliability in deterring an animal which threatens a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: BRADSHAW DEFENSE, LLC
    Inventors: David L. Bradshaw, W. Matthew Bradshaw