Log purse and/or self-defense weapon
A method of producing a log purse and/or personal self-defense weapon that is made from a natural cylindrical elongated section of a natural growing tree. The log purse and/or personal self-defense weapon is non-lethal, legal and obvious to all. It is a wood receptacle for personal items such as money, credit cards, identification or any items that one may need to keep readily available on the person. The natural hard surface of the log purse and/or personal self-defense weapon allows it to be strong enough to be used in such a manor as to swing with enormous force through the air, aiming the purse at the assailant with intention of striking the assailant to cause a moment of pain and injury as a distraction to allow the victim time to escape. It is easy to use and can be carried almost any where a person can go.
The present invention relates to purses or handbags typically carried by women by hand or by a shoulder strap. Typically a purse is used as a receptacle that carries ones personal items, money, identification, credit card and cosmetics that one may need throughout the day. The present invention also relates to a hand-held personal self-defense weapon intended to provide injury and pain to an assailant therefore allowing time for the victim to escape.
Typically prior purse inventions have been constructed of man materials such as fabric, plastic, cardboard, and natural materials such as woven fiber, leather, and metal. They must be formed into a desirable shape that functions to open, close and secure the items inside and strong enough to withstand the everyday use that a purse is intended for. They must also be appealing and fashionable to the consumer. Women commonly own a variety of purses and change them periodically. Uniqueness and function are common qualities that are looked for in a purse. The natural strength of the wood purse allows it to be durable. The log purse and/or self-defense weapon is a recycled log. Recycled materials are becoming more popular in the production of many items and are friendly to the environment. The natural shape and beauty of a natural log is in itself appealing and unique. Minimal alterations to the natural log are necessary to make it a functioning purse. The manufacturing of the Log Purse and/or Personal Self-defense weapon is merely a recycled piece of natural wood that has been left in its natural form but yet functions as not only one useful item but as two.
Prior inventions have been developed for personal self-defense weapons that use release levers to either release a sound alarm to alert others of the attack or that release a hand-held weapon as in a baton or knife blades. During most attacks the victim stands alone whereas others may not hear the alarm. The release lever may get stuck not releasing the hidden baton or knives. The Log Purse and/or Self-defense Weapon are readily available as it is held in the hand or over the shoulder.
Victims have limited choices on legal self-defense weapons. Weapons such as guns, knives, and other sharp objects are presently banned in many buildings and public areas. A purse is legal to carry almost anywhere that a person can go. By carrying a log purse as your purse you can not only store your personnel items, you can safely and simply use it as a self-contained personal self-defense weapon that is legal to carry.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe development of the log purse and/or personal self-defense weapon is a unique invention. It allows a recycled natural log to maintain its natural beauty and function in two useful ways. The first is that of a purse or handbag and the second is that of a self-defense weapon that is legal to carry. The material used to make the log purse is not only recycled from nature but it is a natural material that is grown naturally. It is naturally strong and naturally beautiful which makes it appealing and functional to the consumer.
Women are more frequently attacked than men. The victim is usually alone and must use whatever means they have available to escape. The purse and/or self-defense weapon is contained as one unit therefore making it easy to access and to use. By merely swinging the log, purse or throwing it at an assailant the victim can create a moment of distraction to escape. The natural hard structure of the log purse can cause minor injury and momentarily extreme pain allowing the victim time to escape. By having the purse readily available and by using the log purse as a self-defense weapon by merely throwing it or swinging it at the assailant, greatly increases the chances of a victim get away.
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Claims
1. A method of producing a natural log purse and/or personal self-defense weapon comprising the steps of;
- a). providing a natural cylindrical elongated section of a wood log that is from a tree;
- b). cutting the log into several individual smaller log pieces, each piece to be used as individual stock;
- c). cutting the stock either vertically or horizontally to produce two pieces, the top and the bottom of the purse;
- d). boring out the inner sections of the top and the bottom pieces of the purse;
- e). smoothing the inner and exterior sections of the top and the bottom pieces of the purse;
- f). finish the exterior and interior of the top and bottom pieces of the purse making them appealing to the touch and the eye;
- g). attach the top and bottom pieces together to become one purse using multiple varieties of hardware and screws;
- h). attach a cosmetic mirror to the interior or the exterior using glue to secure;
- i). attach strap or handle and necessary hardware to the log purse using screws;
2. the method of claim 1 wherein an elongated section. of a natural cylindrical wood log is cut from a section of a natural tree;
3. the method of claim 2 wherein the natural cylindrical wood log is cut into several smaller individual pieces;
4. the method of claim 3 wherein the natural cylindrical wood individual log piece is cut vertically or horizontally to produce two individual pieces essentially the top and the bottom of the log purse and/or personal self-defense weapon;
5. The method of claim 4 wherein a boring process is used to hollow the natural cylindrical interior sections of the top and bottom pieces to produce the receptacle comprising of a hollow top and bottom piece with desired thickness.
6. The method of claim 4 and 5 wherein the process of smoothing the interior and exterior of the natural cylindrical pieces of the top and bottom to desired smoothness using modern woodworking tools;
7. The method of claim 1 wherein the process of finishing the interior and exterior of the natural cylindrical sections of the top and bottom using available finish products that will help to preserve and make more appealing to the touch and the eye the natural structures of the log purse and/or personal self/defense weapon;
8. The method of claim 1 wherein attaching multiple fasteners to join the top and bottom pieces together as one that allows the top and bottom pieces of the natural cylindrical log purse and/or personal self-defense weapon to function to open, close, and to lock securely.
9. the method of claim 1 wherein a cosmetic mirror is attached with glue to the interior or exterior of the log purse and/or personal self/defense weapon.
10. The method of claim 1 wherein a strap or handle is attached to the log purse and/or personal self-defense weapon to allow it to be carried either over the shoulder or in the hand.
11. a log purse made from a natural wood log section of a natural tree that maintains its natural appearance that is a receptacle for personal items and functions to open, close, and locks securely.
12. a log purse and/or self-defense weapon that is made as detailed in claim 1 and claim 11.
13. a log purse and/or self-defense weapon that is made from a natural wood log section of a birch tree.
14. a log purse and/or self-defense weapon that is made from a natural wood log section of an apple tree.
15. a log purse and/or self-defense weapon that is made from a natural wood log section of an oak tree.
16. a log purse and /or self-defense weapon that is made from a natural wood log section of a maple tree.
17. a log purse and/or self-defense weapon that is made from a natural wood log section of a cedar tree.
18. a log purse and/or self-defense weapon that is made from a natural wood log section of an ash tree.
19. a log purse and/or self-defense weapon that is made from a natural wood log section of a hickory tree.
20. a log purse and/or self-defense weapon that is made from a natural wood log section of a walnut tree.
Type: Application
Filed: Aug 10, 2005
Publication Date: Feb 15, 2007
Inventor: Wendy Pacheco (Flint, MI)
Application Number: 11/200,493
International Classification: B65D 6/28 (20060101);