Baton with Integrated Spray Repellent
The present invention provides a tonfa baton with integrated spray repellent comprising a primary elongated member and a secondary elongated member, the secondary elongated member having a hollow member and terminates in a spray enclosure. A spray repellent device is housed within the secondary elongated member and further comprises a spray nozzle, a spray trigger, and a spray canister containing a repellent substance. The spray enclosure houses the spray nozzle and spray trigger and has two opposing openings: a spray trigger opening for accessing the spray trigger and a spray nozzle opening for expelling the spray repellent. The spray enclosure can be removed or repositioned to allow the spray repellent device to be replaced by actuating a release button that disengages the spray enclosure from the terminal end of the second elongated member. An alternate embodiment comprises a linear, telescopic baton with the spray device on a terminal end.
This application claims priority to Provisional Application No. 61/873,363, filed Sep. 4, 2013.
FIELD OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention relates to self-defense and combat devices.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONThe unpredictable nature of tactical combat and self-defense calls attention to the need for weapons and devices which maximize user capabilities and provide versatile performance for a variety of adverse situations. Typically, users must carry a variety of devices and switch between them as needed, which exposes the user to risk of harm in time-critical scenarios. Any method of improving capability and reaction times or eliminating unnecessary actions or devices would improve safety and efficiency in self-defense or personnel containment situations. There is a need in the art for devices that serve a dual purpose and thus save space and time in the context of self-defense and combat situations. It would be particularly advantageous to add new capabilities to trusted weaponry and equipment.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONA baton with integrated spray repellant is provided to provide a dual-purpose device that offers enhanced performance and reduced risk in self-defense and combat situations. The present invention provides a tonfa baton with integrated spray repellent comprising a primary elongated member and a secondary elongated member, the secondary elongated member having a hollow member and terminates in a spray enclosure. A spray repellent device is housed within the secondary elongated member and further comprises a spray nozzle, a spray trigger, and a spray canister containing a repellent substance. The spray enclosure houses the spray nozzle and spray trigger and has two opposing openings: a spray trigger opening for accessing the spray trigger and a spray nozzle opening for expelling the spray repellent. The spray enclosure can be removed or repositioned to allow the spray repellent device to be replaced by actuating a release button that disengages the spray enclosure from the terminal end of the second elongated member. An alternate embodiment comprises a telescopic baton with the spray device on a terminal end.
The short bar 130 terminates with hollow enclosure element 140 (i.e. “spray enclosure”) that has two openings, spray nozzle opening 135 and trigger opening 236 (shown in
Conversely, when using conventional devices, the user of the baton would have to use one hand to hold the baton and another to reach for and manipulate a spray device, which may not be possible or practical in many situations. Alternatively, the user would have to holster the baton in order to use the spray device, which again, is undesirable. Both scenarios are clumsy and expose the user to harm in critical situations. The lost time and additional maneuvers demanded in conventional situations that require two separate devices can expose the user to great risk in critical situations.
As in the previous embodiment of the baton, the main body has a ribbed grip portion 421, which terminates with an enclosure element 440. An advantage to this and the previous embodiment of the invention is the ability to utilize standard off-the-shelf pepper spray devices. Accordingly, the enclosure element 440 may serve as a point of disconnection (e.g. via screwing or snapping) from the main body 411, so that a user may remove the enclosure element from the main body to access or replace the existing pepper spray device. Considering the vertical axis of the telescopic baton 401, the top surface of the primary segment 412 (the surface nearer to the spray device 450) could provide support/stabilization and/or an upward force to the bottom surface of the pepper spray device while the enclosure element 440 is engaged with the main body 411. With reference to the telescopic baton, the end of the baton 401 that terminates in the spray enclosure 440 can be referred to as the proximal end of the baton, whereas the end of the baton that terminates in the stopping ring 417 can be referred to as the distal end.
While there have been described herein what are considered to be preferred and exemplary embodiments of the present invention, other modifications of the invention shall be apparent to those skilled in the art from the teachings herein. For example, the relative dimensions of the device may be altered while keeping within the spirit and teachings of the invention. It is therefore desired to be secured, in the appended claims all such modifications as fall within the spirit and scope of the invention.
Claims
1. A tonfa baton with integrated spray repellent comprising:
- a primary elongated member;
- a secondary elongated member that is shorter than, perpendicular to, and rigidly affixed to, the primary elongated member;
- wherein the secondary elongated member is hollow and terminates in a spray enclosure;
- a spray repellent device housed within the secondary elongated member and the spray enclosure, said spray repellent device further comprising a spray nozzle, a spray trigger, and a spray canister containing a repellent substance;
- wherein the spray enclosure houses the spray nozzle and spray trigger;
- wherein the spray enclosure has two opposing openings: a spray trigger opening for accessing the spray trigger and a spray nozzle opening for expelling the spray repellent; and
- wherein the spray enclosure can be removed or repositioned to allow an existing spray repellent device to be removed from the secondary elongated member and a new spray repellent device to be inserted therein, said removal or repositioning being facilitated by a release button that disengages the spray enclosure from the terminal end of the second elongated member.
2. A telescopic baton with integrated spray repellent comprising:
- a main body comprised of a hollow tube that terminates in a spray enclosure at a proximal end of the baton, said proximal end of the baton being opposite to a distal end of the baton;
- a primary segment rigidly connected with the main body on the proximal side, the primary segment configured to house a secondary segment and a tertiary segment in a collapsed position;
- wherein the primary segment, secondary segment, and tertiary segments are concentric tubes;
- wherein the primary segment and secondary segments are hollow;
- wherein the primary segment is connected with the secondary segment, and the secondary segment is connected to the tertiary segment;
- wherein the secondary and tertiary segments extend out from the primary segment in an extended position;
- wherein the primary segment, secondary segment, and tertiary segment each have a stopping ring on their respective distal ends that prevents excessive collapsing of the tertiary segment into the secondary segment and excessive collapsing of the secondary segment into the primary segment;
- a spray repellent device housed within the terminal end of the main body opposite the primary segment, said spray repellent device further comprising a spray nozzle, a spray trigger, and a spray canister containing a repellent substance;
- wherein the spray enclosure houses the spray nozzle and spray trigger;
- wherein the spray enclosure has two opposing openings: a spray trigger opening for accessing the spray trigger and a spray nozzle opening for expelling the spray repellent; and
- wherein the spray enclosure can be removed or repositioned to allow an existing spray repellent device to be removed from the main body and a new spray repellent device to be inserted therein, said removal or repositioning being facilitated by a release button that disengages the spray enclosure from the terminal end of the main body.
Type: Application
Filed: Sep 5, 2014
Publication Date: Mar 10, 2016
Inventor: Michael Flynn (Newport Beach, CA)
Application Number: 14/477,868