For Application To Living Beings Patents (Class 361/232)
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Patent number: 11402180Abstract: An actuatable bay conducted electrical weapon comprises a plurality of bays. Each of the bays is configured to releasably receive a deployment unit comprising one or more electrodes. At least one of the bays the plurality of bays is coupled to a body of the conducted electrical weapon via a respective movable member. Each respective movable member is coupled to the body of the conducted electrical weapon by a respective kinematic joint. Responsive to an activation of a control interface, each respective movable member is configured to move about each respective kinematic joint to an expanded position, wherein a distance between each of the bays of the plurality of bays is greater in the expanded position than in a collapsed position. The increased distance is configured to provide a greater initial spread between the one or more electrodes to increase a likelihood of causing NMI in a target.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2020Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: Axon Enterprise, Inc.Inventors: Luke Salisbury, Patrick W. Smith
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Patent number: 11402185Abstract: A projectile having a spin stabilized gyroscopically stable flight path due to a base flange. With the base flange, the aerodynamic overturning moment about the center of gravity is reduced to increase the gyroscopic stability factor for stable flight. In one application, a medium-caliber untethered human electro-muscular incapacitation (HEMI) projectile has improved effectiveness due to its stable flight from launch to targets. Other applications for damping resulted in significant improvement in ground dispersion of 40 mm projectiles. The increased stability and increased aerodynamic damping reduce coning motion during flight which ensures that the projectile arrives at the target with greater accuracy, and with its nose oriented for effective incapacitation of the target.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2019Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: Brian Wong, Marco Duca, Thomas Presutti, Eric Skoglund, Nicholas Grossman, Anthony Farina
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Patent number: 11391547Abstract: A conducted electrical weapon (“CEW”) launches wire-tethered electrodes from multiple cartridges to provide a stimulus signal through a human or animal target to impede locomotion of the target. The CEW may detect the quality of the electrical coupling (e.g., connection) of pairs of electrodes with the target. In accordance with the quality of the connections, the CEW may provide pulses of a stimulus signal to the various connections between electrode pairs in accordance with a sequence. The sequence may provide pulses at a first maximum pulse rate to any one connection to increase the likelihood of inducing neuromuscular incapacitation (“NMI”) and to save energy. The sequence may provide pulses to all connections at a second maximum pulse rate to increase the likelihood of inducing NMI and to save energy.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2019Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: Axon Enterprise, Inc.Inventors: Eric Goodchild, Gerzain Mata, Magne Nerheim
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Patent number: 11375896Abstract: A wearable physiological monitoring system comprises commercially available off-the shelf components. With the growth of interrelated systems of computing devices, mechanical and digital machines, objects, animals or people connected by the Internet, there is a significant interest in the use of wearable sensors such as cell watches, and cell phones. These wearable sensors may be used to monitor physiological signals and provide health information. An edge-intelligent Internet based wearable assists in substance-abuse detection by monitoring and interpreting an individual's physiological signals on continuous basis. The wearable device helps in monitoring cravings and substance abuse of the individual and help the healthcare provider to start an early intervention as required. The proposed system is developed as a dedicated substance abuse wearable system. An example of a wearable device is a medical quality wearable which yielded a correlation of 0.89 for accelerometer measurements and 0.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2019Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Inventors: Megan Reinhardt, Nicole Gilbertson, Premananda Indic, Prabha Sundaravadivel
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Patent number: 11156438Abstract: The invention relates to a stun gun with illumination and siren. The stun gun generates a high-voltage pulse instantaneously through the transformer, stuns the contacted creature into dazed or shock for self-defense. The function of existing stun gun is relatively single, and the structure is not compact enough, it is inconvenient for use. If integrating more function in the existing stun gun, the structure of the stun gun will be complicated and it will be even more inconvenient for use.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2019Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Inventor: Limei Yang
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Patent number: 11073364Abstract: A non-lethal weapon that delivers a high voltage electrical stun charge to a living organism at a distance without the use of wires, said weapon comprising at least one power laser and a high-voltage electrical circuit, wherein the power laser creates a beam of coherent light that ionizes the air, thus bringing into existence one or more paths of ion-rich gaseous plasma which conduct an electrical stun charge to the living target, and temporarily incapacitate the target.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2019Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Inventor: Kim Wayne Haole
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Patent number: 11027128Abstract: A device for the noninvasive stimulation of the spinal cord, intended for carrying out diagnostic tests and physiotherapy. A spinal cord electrostimulator includes five stimulation channels with an electrode system, each of the channels includes connected in series a voltage converter, a current generator and an output signal generator and it is configured to be able to generate the following rectangular pulses: rhythmic modulated bipolar, rhythmic modulated monopolar, rhythmic non-modulated monopolar, single non-modulated monopolar. The inputs of each of the channels are coupled to a microcontroller, which is connected to an indication unit, a control unit and a radio module. The microcontroller is configured to trigger at least one said channel, to select a triggering mode independently for each of the channels, to control each of said channels with parameters of the pulses and vary said parameters depending on a degree of damage to a spinal segment.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2016Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignees: COSYMA LTD, THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Yuri Petrovich Gerasimenko, Alexandr Alekseevich Grishin, Tatiana Romulievna Moshonkina
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Patent number: 11022400Abstract: An ambidextrous survival self-defense tool having a first bar and a second bar. The first bar is designed with a plurality of ribs next to each other at least partially along the surface. One end of the first bar tappers to a point. The point is a blunt point, the point in blunt due to roundness of the point. A second end of the first bar has a first striker attached. The striker is a round ball. The second bar is attached to the first bar perpendicularly along the body of the first bar. The second bar has a striker at one end. The striker is a round ball. A glass breaking point is added to an end of the first bar. A belt cutter is imbedded into the first bar along the body.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2019Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Inventor: Franck Pala
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Patent number: 10989502Abstract: A conducted electrical weapon (“CEW”) launches wire-tethered electrodes from one or more cartridges to provide a current through a human or animal target to impede locomotion of the target. The CEW may detect when the electrodes launched from the cartridges may provide the current through more than one target. The CEW may detect when electrodes launched from the cartridges may provide the current through the same target. The CEW may set the pulse rate of the current based on detecting the launch of electrodes from one or more cartridges, detecting that electrodes may provide the current through two or more targets, and/or detecting that two or more pairs of electrodes may deliver the current through the same target.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2019Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: Axon Enterprise, Inc.Inventors: Magne H. Nerheim, Steven N. D. Brundula, Stephen D. Handel
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Patent number: 10900754Abstract: Police officers use conducted electrical weapons (“CEWs”) and body-worn cameras. A body-worn camera and a CEW may cooperate to improve the performance and use of the CEW and evidence collection by the camera. A camera and a CEW may also cooperate to improve the safety of the user and the target. Improvements may include improving targeting of the CEW, identifying and classifying body parts of the target as suitable or unsuitable for electrode deployment, adjusting electrode trajectory prior to launch, and automating electrode launch. Evidence collection may be improved by recording placement of electrodes on the target. Safety of the target may be improved by monitoring the movements of the target and altering characteristics of the delivered stimulus signal if potential harm to the target may occur.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2019Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: Axon Enterprise, Inc.Inventors: Todd Basche, Tyler Conant, Gabriel Othman, Nache Shekarri
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Patent number: 10866069Abstract: A device for nonlethally incapacitating a human target. The device can propel a net with one or more conductive loops toward a target. The device can then wirelessly electrically energize the conductive loop or loops to further incapacitate the target. In this manner a human target can be safely captured and controlled.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2019Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: COUNTER ASSAULT SECURITY SERVICES, LLCInventors: Luke Bryan Lumpkin, Dileep Prasanna Rao
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Patent number: 10866070Abstract: A shield cooperates with a detector to determine the distance between a conducted electrical weapon (“CEW”) and a target. The CEW includes a laser for aiming the CEW. The shield cooperates with the detector to block or pass laser light that reflects from a target. The position of the shield with respect to the detector may be used to determine the distance between the CEW and the target. The detected distance between a CEW and a target may be used to select a deployment unit with a suitable range for launching electrodes toward a target. The detected distance between a CEW and a target may be used to determine a spread between launched electrodes at the target. The spread may be used to determine a likely effectiveness of a stimulus signal on the target. The detected distance, and any information associated with the detected distance may be stored in a memory.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2018Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: Axon Enterprise, Inc.Inventor: Magne Nerheim
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Patent number: 10830556Abstract: A self defense bracelet for a user comprising an ornamental defense member comprising at least one defensive protrusion configured to be used to protect the user; the ornamental defense member further defining at least one opening, configured to accept at least on finger of the user; and a strap member comprising a wearable region configured to be worn about a user's wrist.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2018Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: Arma Accessories LLCInventor: Maleah Hanken
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Patent number: 10746510Abstract: Implementations of conductive energy weapons (CEWs) may include a shock generating circuit configured to couple to a power source, two electrodes operatively coupled to the shock generating circuit, and a safety circuit operatively coupled to the shock generating circuit. The shock generating circuit may be configured to generate a first pulse train and deliver the first pulse train to a target, and may be configured to generate at least a second pulse train and deliver the at least second pulse train to a target. The safety circuit may be configured to prevent the CEW from applying pulse trains to the target after a predetermined number of pulse trains. The first pulse train may include two or more pulses having waveforms substantially identical with each other, each of the waveforms of the two or more pulses having both a positive voltage segment and a negative voltage segment.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2018Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: Leonidas IP, LLCInventors: Steven Abboud, Kevin Chang, Ivo Foldyna
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Patent number: 10748675Abstract: A bite-resistant cable includes at least one core cable and a cover layer surrounding the at least one core cable. The cover layer contains a peppery agent and an algefacient. The content of the peppery agent is between 0.5 wt % and 5 wt % of the total weight of the cover layer. The content of the algefacient is between 0.5 wt % and 5 wt % of the total weight of the cover layer. Therefore, the service life of the cable can be extended and a stable power supply can be provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2019Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: Hong Tai Electric Industrial Co., LTDInventors: Chun-Hsiung Pan, Wen-Ping Li, Shih-Kai Wei
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Patent number: 10690455Abstract: A conducted electrical weapon (“CEW”) impedes locomotion of a human target by providing a stimulus signal through the target via one or more electrodes. A propulsion system provides a force that launches the one or more electrodes toward the target to deliver the stimulus signal. The electrodes may be mechanically and electrically coupled to a deployment unit by a filament. An electrode may cooperate with a winding machine to wind the filament into a winding. The winding may be positioned inside the body of the electrode for deployment during launch.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2019Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: Axon Enterprise, Inc.Inventors: Luke Salisbury, Albert Lavin, Milan Cerovic, Magne Nerheim
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Patent number: 10641580Abstract: An extendable, telescoping multi-purpose baton that holds one or more tools in such a way that a user can use the baton and another tool at the same time while at least one hand remains free. The baton is extended by a propulsion mechanism permitting controlled speed and force of extension. The telescoping mechanism may be electrically or pneumatically operated and can be extended with sufficient speed and force to deliver a blow or jab when impacting the target, at a distant significantly longer than the user's arm length, permitting use from a safe distance.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2018Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Inventors: Aviad Moran, Akiva Eliash
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Patent number: 10627195Abstract: Methods and apparatus for detecting a magnitude of a voltage at a face of a conducted electrical weapon (“CEW”). The magnitude of the voltage may be used to determine whether a pulse of a stimulus signal was delivered to a target. Structures for detecting the magnitude of the voltage may include structures that provide a stimulus voltage.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: Axon Enterprise, Inc.Inventors: Magne Nerheim, Steven N. D. Brundula
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Patent number: 10518152Abstract: A wearable shield for evaluating accuracy of a fighter's performance. The shield has a target strike cover with a front surface and side surfaces. Target aim points are located on the front and side surfaces of the target strike cover for providing aiming points for a user's strikes. Impact absorbers or cushioning are provided so that the user can repeatedly strike the target strike cover safely. A data collection and processing core is attached to the target strike cover. The data collection and processing core has a processor, a data receiving device, a signal transmission device configured to transmit data from the shield, and/or at least one force plate, accelerometer, gyroscope, location sensor, thermometer, pressure sensor, and/or humidity sensor. A flexible strap connected to the rear surface of the target strike cover permits a trainer to wear the shield during workout, training, and practice sessions.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2018Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Inventor: Donell Tyrone Branch
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Patent number: 10473438Abstract: A conducted electrical weapon (“CEW”) launches wire-tethered electrodes from one or more cartridges to provide a current through a human or animal target to impede locomotion of the target. The CEW may detect when the electrodes launched from the cartridges may provide the current through more than one target. The CEW may detect when electrodes launched from the cartridges may provide the current through the same target. The CEW may set the pulse rate of the current based on detecting the launch of electrodes from one or more cartridges, detecting that electrodes may provide the current through two or more targets, and/or detecting that two or more pairs of electrodes may deliver the current through the same target.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2018Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: Axon Enterprise, Inc.Inventors: Magne H. Nerheim, Steven N. D. Brundula, Stephen D. Handel
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Patent number: 10401130Abstract: Disclosed is the glove worn by a user for incapacitating an individual. The glove includes a housing configured to cover palm and fingers of the user, the housing having a palm side layer for covering the front part of the hand and a backside layer for covering the back part of the hand; a circuit control unit configured on the backside layer having an anesthesia electrical wave generator for generating anesthesia electrical wave for incapacitating the individual; a power source configured on the palm side layer to power the circuit control unit; wherein the palm side layer having a first cutting resistance layer to protect the user's hand from foreign particles. Further, the palm side layer includes a flexible electrode layer, a pressure sensor, a water proof insulation layer, a first knitting cloth layer. Further, the backside layer includes a backside leather layer and a second knitting cloth layer.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2016Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Inventors: Henry E. Pasley, Jason J. Wu, Li-Jun Shen
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Patent number: 10325724Abstract: An energy storage system includes a hermetically-sealed casing defining a volume whose relative humidity is a range of 30-90%. At least one energy storage capacitor disposed in the volume has a solid dielectric sandwiched between two electrodes with the solid dielectric being a lanthanum-doped barium titanate-based ceramic material.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2017Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of NASAInventors: Terry D. Rolin, Ian K. Small, Curtis W. Hill
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Patent number: 10242587Abstract: A battle simulation system includes a limb immobilization device. The limb immobilization device is operative for immobilizing a limb of a user in response to receipt of the control signal indicating a hit to the limb of the user. The limb immobilization device may at least partially immobilize the limb. The immobilization may be voluntary or involuntary.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2016Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: AUGMENTED TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Alexander Angerer, Kaywee Lian
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Patent number: 10168127Abstract: A conducted electrical weapon (“CEW”) impedes locomotion of a human or animal target by providing a stimulus signal through one or more electrodes and through the target. The CEW includes a handle and one or more removable deployment units coupled to the handle. A deployment unit may include a wad, a tensioner, a guide, and posts to improve accuracy of launch of electrodes form the deployment unit.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2018Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: AXON ENTERPRISE, INC.Inventors: Luke Salisbury, Albert Lavin, Aleksander Petrovic
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Patent number: 10161722Abstract: A conducted electrical weapon (“CEW”) impedes locomotion of a human or animal target by providing a stimulus signal through one or more electrodes and through the target. The CEW includes a high voltage signal generator, a propulsion system, one or more electrodes, and a filament coupled to each electrode. The signal generator provides the stimulus signal, the propulsion system provides a force that launches the electrodes toward the target, and the filament delivers the stimulus signal from the signal generator to the electrode and through the target. The electrode of the CEW includes a body, detachably coupled to a front wall, a spear, a rear wall with an opening, and a filament. The spear and an end portion of the filament are coupled to the front wall. The filament is wound into a winding positioned in a cavity within the body of the electrode. As the electrode flies toward the target, the filament deploys through the opening in the rear wall.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2018Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: AXON ENTERPRISE, INC.Inventors: Luke Salisbury, Albert Lavin, Milan Cerovic, Magne Nerheim
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Patent number: 10156429Abstract: Aspects of the disclosed subject matter involve an airborne-based network for implementing a laser-based visual disruption countermeasure scan pattern system, method, and computer program product. The scan pattern can be comprised of a plurality of lasers each with their own scan pattern and may be used to disrupt an optical system of a weapon or an individual. One vehicle in the network can transmit target information and/or scan information to one or more other vehicles or to a non-vehicle remote location in the network.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2017Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventors: Stephen C. Moraites, Carl R. Herman
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Patent number: 10145657Abstract: A shield cover and a shield retaining such a cover with an electrical discharge system with an activated condition wherein electrical power is applied to an electrically conductive pathway, which can be formed from positive and negative electrical pathways running generally parallel, on the shield cover. The shield cover has a shield cover body for being applied to, retained by, and removed from the shield body. An electrical discharge system is formed by a source of electrical power, the electrically conductive pathway, and a switch or other actuator for activating the electrical discharge system to the activated condition. The shield cover body could be formed from a stretch fabric, and the electrically conductive pathway could be formed by conductive thread. Electrical insulation material can prevent arcing between the shield cover and the shield body. An arcing structure can automatically or selectively produce visible or audible electrical arcing.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2016Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: Mission Ready Services, Inc.Inventors: Francisco Martinez, Bettina Pasquantonio, Yolita Nugent, Adam Whiton
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Patent number: 10119305Abstract: A remotely activatable custody control belt is worn by prisoners, inmates, and detainees. The remotely activatable custody control belt deters whomever is wearing the remotely activatable custody control belt from aggressive or hostile actions against law enforcement officers, corrections officers, other prisoners, or bystanders. The remotely activatable custody control belt includes a belt, a belt fastener, a fastener receiver, at least one warning-signal device, a non-lethal electroshock device, a wireless transceiver, and a first microcontroller. The belt is fastened around the prisoner through the belt fastener and the fastener receiver. The at least one warning-signal device alerts the wearer to comply with verbal commands or of an imminent emission from the non-lethal electroshock device. The corrections officer alerts the wearer through a signal from a remote-control device. The signal is received through the wireless transceiver and processed through the first microcontroller.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2017Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: NOVA PRODUCTS, INCInventors: John Howard McDermit, Jason Edward Havens
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Patent number: 10101114Abstract: A self defense bracelet for a user comprising an ornamental defense member comprising at least one defensive protrusion configured to be used to protect the user; the ornamental defense member further defining at least one opening, configured to accept at least on finger of the user; and a strap member comprising a wearable region configured to be worn about a user's wrist.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2016Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: Arma Accessories LLCInventor: Maleah Hanken
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Patent number: 10066906Abstract: A conducted electrical weapon (“CEW”) launches wire-tethered electrodes from multiple cartridges to provide a current through a human or animal target to impede locomotion of the target. The CEW includes a handle and one or more deployment units. A handle and each deployment unit include a processing circuit and memory. A handle may provide operation and usage records to a deployment unit for storage. The information stored on a deployment unit may be unalterable once written. A handle may log a record of usage, deployment units, and other deployment information. The log file may be available to an electronic device through a secure wireless protocol.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2016Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: AXON ENTERPRISE, INC.Inventors: Siddharth Heroor, Magne H. Nerheim
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Patent number: 10060710Abstract: A conducted electrical weapon (“CEW”) launches wire-tethered electrodes from multiple cartridges to provide a current through a human or animal target to impede locomotion of the target. The CEW may detect when the electrodes launched from the cartridges may provide the current through more than one target. The CEW may detect when electrodes launched from the cartridges may provide the current through the same target. The CEW may set the pulse rate of the current based on detecting the launch of electrodes from more than one cartridge, detecting that electrodes may provide the current through two or more targets, and/or detecting that two or more pairs of electrodes may deliver the current through the same target.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2016Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: AXON ENTERPRISE, INC.Inventor: Magne H. Nerheim
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Patent number: 10054405Abstract: A hand-held personal-protection shock device apparatus and method providing a safety-pin mechanism to prevent unauthorized use or use by an attacker who wrests the device away; a siren that sounds when unauthorized use is attempted; a hand-held configuration that is comfortable to grip securely, with the shocking elements positioned optimally; built-in recharging equipment; and a switch configuration which promotes safe, rapid, and efficient use in an attack by a person or animal.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2016Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Inventor: Naim Alherimi
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Patent number: 10024636Abstract: A conducted electrical weapon (“CEW”) launches wire-tethered electrodes from multiple cartridges to provide a current through a human or animal target to impede locomotion of the target. The CEW may detect when the electrodes launched from the cartridges may provide the current through more than one target. The CEW may detect when electrodes launched from the cartridges may provide the current through the same target. The CEW may set the pulse rate of the current based on detecting the launch of electrodes from more than one cartridge, detecting that electrodes may provide the current through two or more targets, and/or detecting that two or more pairs of electrodes may deliver the current through the same target.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2016Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: TASER INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventor: Magne H. Nerheim
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Patent number: 9922516Abstract: The present invention is directed to providing a method and system that enables a first responder police Incident Commander to take command and control of a building having an active suspect ongoing event. Using the method and system herein, the Police Incident Commander is able to clearly distinguish the positions of his building entry teams (BETs) in the building relative to the position of the suspect through a graphic display of Friend and Foe designation whereupon he can precisely direct their maneuver to close with the suspect. The incident commander communicates to a Command and Control Center to arm non-lethal chemical canisters pre-located in “Hot Zones” for use in remotely incapacitating the intruders. When the intruders, boxed in by the BETs, enter a “Hot Zone” the incident commander gives the command to release the non-lethal chemical/smoke, ammonia spray that disorients and blinds the intruders allowing the BETs to safely end the incident.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2017Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: NetTalon Security Systems, Inc.Inventors: Donald R. Jones, Jr., Ronald Dubois, Mason B. Wooldridge
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Patent number: 9768836Abstract: A device for supplying electrical energy and/or supplying data to an electronic module, comprising a transmitting coil that has a coil axis and at least two energy receiving parts that are arranged side by side and have receiving coils, the coil axes of which run in the same direction or run parallel to the transmitting coil axis. Each of the coils is integrated in resonance circuits. The energy receiving parts supply electronics and, together with the same, are galvanically separated from one another by an insulating area of separation which is bridged by a data signal coupling line.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2013Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: PHOENIX CONTACT GmbH & CO. KGInventor: Peter-Dominik Scholz
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Patent number: 9632168Abstract: Aspects of the disclosed subject matter involve airborne-based systems, methods, and computer program products for optimizing a laser-based visual disruption countermeasure scan pattern. The scan pattern can be comprised of a plurality of lasers each with their own scan pattern and may be used to disrupt an optical system of a weapon or an individual. Based on the scan patterns and/or data used to generate the scan patterns, the shape or intensity of the scan pattern or patterns can be modified.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2012Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventors: Stephen C. Moraites, Carl R. Herman
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Patent number: 9599440Abstract: Systems and methods for a close quarters weapon include disassembly of the weapon by the user to permit applying a stimulus signal for causing skeletal muscle contractions through tissue of a human or animal target between locations on the target that are independently determined by the user.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2014Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: TASER International, Inc.Inventors: Michael E. Gish, Dubravko Zekanovic
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Patent number: 9542818Abstract: An example electronic deterrence device includes a housing, and one or more first and second indicator lights. The one or more second indicator lights, when illuminated, illuminate a textual message visible from a front of the housing. The electronic deterrence device also includes a power supply, a switch, and a microcontroller. The microcontroller is configured to determine a position of the switch; responsive to determining that the switch is in a first position, disable the one or more first and second indicator lights; responsive to determining that the switch is in a second position, illuminate the one or more first and second indicator lights using electrical power delivered from the power supply; and responsive to determining that the switch is in a third position, illuminate the one or more first and second indicator lights using electrical power delivered from the power supply based on an ambient condition.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2015Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Inventor: Jeffrey D. Zwirn
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Patent number: 9520750Abstract: A method and apparatus for transmission of charged particles along a laser-induced conduction path of concentric plasma channels in atmosphere. The apparatus comprises a high power laser array in operable communication with a high energy output means to accomplish initiation of at least two concentric plasma channels in atmosphere, a second energy source for outputting the charged particles to be transmitted, and means for introducing the charged particles to be transmitted into the wall of at least one of the laser-induced conduction channels. Other embodiments further include means for inducing the energy across the conduction path to a target capable of receiving and storing the energy, and a plurality of charging rods bearing a negative or positive charge and in communication with each conductive channel for shaping and stabilizing the charge transmitted therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2015Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: GLENN LANE FAMILY LIMITED LIABILITY LIMITED PARTNERSHIPInventor: Glenn E. Lane
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Patent number: 9462789Abstract: A leash having a warning device that produces an arc sound and/or vibration generated by an electrical arc between electrodes in a manner such that no electricity can be imparted into a human or animal, and a method of using the leash. Also provided is an animal training device that mounts on a collar or harness worn by the animal, which produces an arc sound and/or vibration generated by an electrical arc between electrodes in a manner such that no electricity can be imparted into a human or animal, and a method of a using the animal training device.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2016Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Inventor: Sarah Jane Beck
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Patent number: 9395147Abstract: An apparatus for interfering with locomotion of a target by conducting a current through a load that includes an ionizable path. The apparatus includes, according to various aspects of the present invention, detectors and a processing circuit that determines a status of an electrical connection with the load.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2010Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: TASER International, Inc.Inventors: Reinhard J. Gagnon, Steven N. D. Brundula
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Patent number: 9335130Abstract: The Kung Fu Fan stunner is a weapon for Non-lethal personal self-defense purposes. It can be used by average men and women for personal security as a stunner device, a striking implement, and a Kung Fu Fan. When the fan is open in a locked position indicated by a snap on the blue button, the red button on the fan can be pressed to deliver an electrical shock. The electrical current that can strike and stun and individual fires along the fans perimeter edge when the fan is in a locked open position and the red button is pressed. The device can also have an optional Solar Panel Inlay in The Fans Fabric so the Fan can charge its own battery continuously via solar rays. Defensive possibilities increase for Martial Artists trained in the use of the Kung Fu Fans Classical Techniques.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2012Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Inventor: Robert Louis Unterlack
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Patent number: 9182193Abstract: An electronic weapon inhibits locomotion by a human or animal target by conducting a stimulus signal through the target. The electronic weapon includes an inductance, first and second energy stores, and a switch. The switch has a first position and a second position and is in series with first energy store and the inductance. Energy from the first energy store is transferred to a magnetic field of the inductance while the switch is operating in the first position. The stimulus signal comprises a first phase and a second phase. During the first phase, the switch is operated in the second position, and a flyback effect of the inductance provides an ionizing voltage for the stimulus signal. During the second phase, the second energy store releases energy for the stimulus signal at a voltage less than the ionizing voltage.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2012Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: TASER International, Inc.Inventor: Magne H. Nerheim
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Patent number: 9124117Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing a charging device capable of precisely outputting charging power to a battery or the like within a broad voltage range of tens-to-hundreds of volts. This charging device comprises: a converter unit that outputs a charging voltage to a battery and a control unit that outputs a control signal of a pulse width determined on the basis of the voltage value of the charging voltage to a switching element of the converter unit, thereby setting the switching element to a conducting state for only a time corresponding to the pulse width. The control unit changes the output interval for the control signal in accordance with the output interval for the control signal as the voltage value of the charging voltage decreases.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2012Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: Nichicon CorporationInventors: Haruto Sugishita, Shigeo Ohkuma, Takamasa Mitsuya
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Patent number: 9086256Abstract: The device is a self-contained-defense-system. The entire unit is housed inside a blended set of athletic gloves and emits an electrical charge against an unwanted attacker. It can be utilized by men or women, both young and old, for personal safety. The electrical charge emitted is not strong enough to kill, but the voltage can be increased in order to assist the military and the police.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2011Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Inventor: Robert Martin Schweitzer
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Patent number: 9078422Abstract: Animal deterrent apparatuses have an apparatus frame including an at least partially electrically-conductive main frame portion, an at least partially electrically-conductive electrified frame portion generally exterior to the main frame portion and at least one electrically-insulating element between the electrified frame portion and the main frame portion; a ground electrically connected to the main frame portion of the apparatus frame; and an electrifying source electrically connected to the electrified frame portion of the apparatus frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2014Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Inventor: Dempsey D. Alford
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Patent number: 9042077Abstract: The invention could be a stun glove and a method of operating the same, the stun gun could comprise a glove portion made from a laminate of an inside material and an outside material, the laminate forms a cavity adapted for covering at least a portion of a hand within at least a thumb sleeve; an electronic circuitry when activated by a trigger mechanism generates a pulsed electrical charge to a plurality of electrodes, the electronic circuitry being embedded within the laminate in a manner to expose each said electrode to a glove portion exterior; and the trigger mechanism located within the thumb sleeve so as to be proximate to a leading edge of a tip of the thumb sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2013Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: HANDS DOWN TECHNOLOGIES, LLC.Inventors: Douglas B Jones, Paul B. Reddis
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Patent number: 9025304Abstract: An apparatus, according to various aspects of the present invention, produces contractions in skeletal muscles of a target to impede locomotion by the target. The apparatus is used with a provided deployment unit that deploys an electrode away from the apparatus. The electrode conducts a current through the target. The apparatus includes a terminal; a producing sub-system for producing an electric arc to warn the target without conducting a current through the target; a conducting sub-system for conducting the current in series through the terminal and through the target; an initiating sub-system for initiating deployment of the electrode; and an operator interface. The operator interface facilitates selecting one or more cartridges of a set of cartridges to provide a stimulus signal to a target and/or display an arc.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2012Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: TASER International, Inc.Inventors: Steven N. D. Brundula, Milan Cerovic, Magne H. Nerheim
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Patent number: 9010264Abstract: A rat guard and method utilizing a flexible shield affixed to a plastic sheath positioned on a mooring line to prevent entry onto or exit from the ship by vermin. An electric grid is positioned on an insulated pad on the sheath which is electrically connected to the shield for receiving power from an acoustical generator also connected to the shield and spaced therefrom. The acoustical generator directs ultrasonic acoustic signals in a variable frequency range toward the shield to frighten rats or other vermin therefrom. Should the acoustical signals not deter the vermin, the electric grid will shock any vermin making contact therewith to cause harm and frighten. The shield provides another obstacle to prevent advancement and is affixed to the sheath on the mooring line. The shield is flexible and remains in place during high winds and other adverse weather conditions.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2013Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Fjord, Inc.Inventor: Edward Ratigan
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Patent number: 9010003Abstract: An apparatus, according to various aspects of the present invention, produces contractions in skeletal muscles of a target to impede locomotion by the target. The apparatus is used with a provided deployment unit that deploys an electrode away from the apparatus. The electrode conducts a current through the target. The apparatus includes a terminal; a producing sub-system for producing an electric arc to warn the target without conducting a current through the target; a conducting sub-system for conducting the current in series through the terminal and through the target; an initiating sub-system for initiating deployment of the electrode; and an operator interface. The operator interface facilitates selecting one or more cartridges of a set of cartridges to provide a stimulus signal to a target and/or display an arc.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: TASER International, Inc.Inventors: Steven N. D. Brundula, Milan Cerovic, Magne H. Nerheim