Abstract: A portable battery charger having a battery assembly, a security assembly, and a communication assembly is disclosed. The battery assembly includes a rechargeable battery that is stored within a rectangular housing. The security assembly includes various security features that are stored within the housing such as a pepper spray dispenser and a high definition camera. Furthermore, the security assembly includes a voice recorder that clearly records audio from a surrounding area. Additionally, the video and audio that is captured is stored within an SD memory card that is inserted into the housing. The communication assembly includes a wireless communication module within the housing that connects to a mobile device through a Bluetooth connection.

Abstract: A multifunctional personal safety device includes a main body having an ergonomic gripping surface, and a finger trigger for selectively activating a non-contact deterrent unit and an active deterrent unit. The non-contact deterrent unit including a controller, memory, wireless communication unit, a siren, a light, a laser, and a camera. The information captured by the camera is stored in one or both of a removable media card and the onboard memory. The active deterrent unit includes an aerosol canister containing one or both of a chemical irritant or an inflammatory agent. A safety switch transitions between a locked and unlocked position wherein the finger trigger is selectively blocked and allowed to engage the aerosol canister, respectively.

Abstract: A sign attached to the back of a poker or blackjack dealer's chair to provide ease of visibility for a casino's floor staff and players waiting to enter a gaming area as to the availability of a vacant seat and as to the betting limits associated with the table, with the sign being operated by a pull-cord arrangement at the dealer's chair.

Abstract: A bird-deterring apparatus for protecting agricultural crops and other areas from marauding birds and/or other pests comprises one or more supports for holding a wire or other elongated member in a taut condition over the area being protected. Preferably, the support system comprises at least two nominally upright support columns in a spaced apart relationship spanning the area to be protected and a predetermined number of wires tautly secured between these columns. Noise-making containers including, in the preferred embodiment, metal pellets and glass shards are flexible suspended from the taut wires at selected intervals. A system for moving the taut wires preferably in a sudden manner to shake or rattle noise-making containers is provided.

Abstract: A pull activated novelty sound device includes a sound generating chip, a sound transducer, a switch, a pull device, a battery, and a housing. The sound generating chip is capable of playing a message, a song, or any other type of sound recording. The sound transducer converts the electrical signal from the sound generating chip into an audible sound. The sound generating chip is powered through the battery. The switch controls the electrical power supplied to the sound generating chip. The sound generating chip, sound transducer, battery, and spring switch are contained in the housing. One end of a pull device is withdrawn from the switch to enable electrical power to be supplied to said sound generating chip to emit audible sound through the sound transducer.

Abstract: A non-lethal, graded method for deterring an assailant by using a hand-held self-defense device which includes an electrical storage battery which acts as a power source, a lamp which emits a directed beam of high-intensity white light, a lamp which emits high-intensity diffuse blue light, a siren, and a source of pressurized chemical repellent. First, an intense beam of white light is directed at the eyes of the assailant; then intermittent high-intensity diffuse blue light and high-intensity sound are simultaneously emitted. If these operations prove inadequate to deter the attack, a spray of chemical repellent is discharged at the eyes of the assailant, using the beam of white light as a guide.

Abstract: A self-defense device for use by a victim or intended victim of an attack or intended attack by an attacker and includes the use of an audible alarm and/or a disabling spray device which will discharge a disabling spray toward and onto the attacker. The audible alarm can be manually actuated by the victim or intended victim or automatically actuated if the self-defense device is pulled away from the victim by the attacker. The spray device is manually actuated. Automatic actuation of the audible alarm also disarms the spray device in response to the self-defense device being pulled away from the victim thereby preventing the attacker from using the disabling spray device to temporarily disable the victim.

Abstract: A non-pyrotechnic lighting device is disclosed whereby intrusion into a restricted area can be monitored and detected by the use thereof. Triggering of the device is effected remotely by the unsuspecting subject.

Abstract: A portable locking and alarm system for securing objects to a stationary member comprising an enclosed casing and a flexible cable secured at one end to the casing by a conventional key-type lock and secured at its opposite end to an audio alarm actuating system internally of the casing. The flexible cable includes an outer hollow casing and a relatively thin elongated actuating core. The audio alarm actuating system includes a spring biased hammer secured to the core of the cable and normally spaced in an unarmed position relative to a piercing or actuating pin for puncturing the diaphragm at the discharge end of a CO.sub.2 cylinder. As long as the cable and core member remain intact, the hammer remains in an unarmed position and the audio alarm system is dormant. However, if the cable is severed or the casing tampered with, the piercing pin is actuated by the hammer or a pivotally mounted member internally of the casing to puncture the diaphragm whereby the CO.sub.

Abstract: A burglar alarm provided with a housing which contains a bell assembly and a battery compartment connected in series with a switch assembly having a linearly movable element which can be displaced a predetermined threshold distance by a chain extending to a magnet temporarily joined to a metal bracket attached to a movable surface. The switch assembly contains a pivoted contact which moves against a fixed contact when the linearly movable element is displaced a predetermined distance, and remains there regardless of the subsequent position of the linearly moveable element until a button operationally connected to the switch assembly is moved to the "off" position. The bell assembly includes a motor having a clanger support mounted on its shaft, the clangers being loosely mounted on the clanger support so that they can strike the bell without impeding the rotation of the motor.

Abstract: A strap assembly constructed of shape retentive but deformable and resilient dielectric material. The strap assembly includes longitudinally spaced transversely extending corrugations and is adapted to encircle an upright trash can constructed of conductive material with a first side of the strap assembly opposing the outer surface of the trash can. The corrugations define ridges spaced along the first side for abutting engagement with the can and the assembly includes longitudinally spaced openings formed therethrough. Anchor structure is provided for releasably securing the strap assembly about the can and a conductor member is threaded through selected corrugations of the strap assembly and spans the openings.

Abstract: At least one plastic tube, is supported within the campsite ground by a double pointed support spike. On the interior of the tube of the device, is a gravity activated weight, which is supported upon a trip pin, which is slideable transversely through the tube, the pin having attached, a cord, which when struck by an intruder, will cause the trip pin to release the weight, which will strike an explosive primer, so as to alert the camper to the intruder's presence in the campsite.

Abstract: A portable alarm is described wherein an alarm indication is obtained from remotely accessible areas. A flexible alarm event sensor is placed in the area sought to be protected. Incremental movements of the event sensor are detected and cause motion of a hub to enable a trigger element, which normally restrains an actuator, to be pivoted aside. The movement of the trigger element enables the actuator to be released to register indication of an alarm such as activating an acoustic sound source or the closure of a switch and the like. An alternate embodiment for a trigger mechanism in accordance with the invention is described.

Abstract: An anti-burglary sound emitting device in which a pressurized fluid is discharged to audibly oscillate a diaphram to create a warning signal when an intruder opens a window or door to enter an area unauthorized to the intruder. The anti-burglary device employs a spring biased pressurized container for discharging a fluid through a passageway and diaphram valving structure. A mechanical trigger for releasably retaining a pressurized container in cocked position and for releasing the slidably mounted pressurized container to cause sound is described.