MXPA06005166A - Improvements in truncheons, protective batons, canes and the like - Google Patents

Abstract

An instrument of defence including the combination of a shaft portion with a handle portion presenting a cavity having a mouth opening outwardly therefrom and in one of an aligned or angled disposition to the shaft portion, a spray dispensing unit including a spray head mechanism with a depending fluid reservoir registered in the cavity in a pressed fit and with a tolerance sufficient to anchor same against separation when transported or in combat and with the spray head sufficiently exposed in the cavity mouth for actuation of same on demand.

Description

IMPROVEMENTS IN CANES. PORRAS PROTECTORAS, VARAS Y SIMILARES FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to improvements in protective equipment and in particular to novel structures or arrangements for canes, batons, rods, truncheons, clubs or clubs used for defense or combat purposes that include a repellent or deterrent spraying component. More particularly, this invention relates to improvements in the way of combining said instrument with a repellent or dissuasive spraying unit and in an arrangement that not only greatly facilitates the assembly but also ensures the required security against the separation of those components. when transported or transported, it protects against the involuntary activation of the sprinkler mechanism of the unit, and also directs the direction of the spray when the mechanism is activated improving in this way the utility of said instrument to resist any threat, attack or in combat .

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The experience of the police, law enforcement officers, security personnel and the incidence of reported attacks against Vulnerable people such as children, young adults, women in particular and the elderly, at home, on the streets of a community, in parks or anywhere else athletes run, propel an individual who has been or may be threatened by a dog or other animal, or threatened with bodily harm or attacked by an aggressive person or by a supposed criminal to consider carrying or having an instrument of defense available, for example, in some jurisdictions, a firearm or when allowed or possible, a repellent / dissuasive sprayer unit, a cane, baton, stick, club or club. There have been several proposals, some recent, regarding the structure and viability of canes, batons, rods and similar instruments that include the combination of an axle or a bar-like component extended with an intermittent light unit and / or a Repellent sprayer unit. They all seem to employ a level or degree of complexity in terms of their manufacture and operation, in particular, the number of parts required in their assembly and their interconnections for reliable operation, which would likely delay or impede the investment due to cost and also discourage the acceptance due to the intricacy of the operation mode of the intermittent light and / or sprinkler head mechanism and in the same way the maintenance of these instruments after the purchase. An example of a recent origin is that described in the pending application of the United States of America. 2004 / 0137988A1 published July 24, 2004 in which the combination of bludgeon, flashing light and spray jet using a number of parts are coupled by a connector; and includes a switch mechanism for engagement with the thumb of a user to operate the same generally centrally of the longitudinal extension of the unit. Another recent proposal is that found in the United States patent 6,479,316 B1 published on June 15, 2004, which details a truncheon or portable baton with intermittent light and camera. The hollow shaft houses the electrical connections for the flashing light and the camera with the handle portion that houses the switch mechanism to activate the circuits. Similarly, US Pat. No. 6,499,855 B1, published on December 31, 2002, details the structure of an extendable police baton which, in one embodiment, includes an intermittent light, a pepper sprinkler and a cutter. glass with the pepper sprinkler that serves as the portable weapon that extends outward in a cane-like configuration. Other more complex structures appear in the pending application of the United States of America US 2002/0163799 A1, published on November 7, 2002, as well as in the patent of the United States of North America 6,386,726 B1, published on May 14, 2002. Another provision is found in the patent of the States United States No. 5,405,134, published April 11, 1995, in which a rod-like structure with a hollow hanextending from an adjustable collar designed to encircle and be secured to a bludgeon, intermittent light or other shaft appears . A metal box of chemical agent is placed within the gap which is provided with screws extending through the surrounding fastener to lean against the metal box in order to anchor it against it; and with a thumb coupling element that overlaps the outer end of the hanhole to activate the spray head of the chemical agent metal box. In the aforementioned US patent the repellent is described as a commercially available irritant metal aerosol canister and designed to discharge the irritant aerosol from a nozzle in the sprayer head mechanism, a product of that type which is identified as M602 personal-size spray available with safety supply distributors. Said commercial unit, if available, could be selected as an element in the combinations of the embodiments of this invention illustrated and described herein.

A dog repellent with a maximum resistance of 5.0% Oleoresin Capsicum authorized by the Federal Government of Canada, PCP No. 23548, is packed in a sprayer unit with a deposit of generally cylindrical shape and is available for purchase.

This particular spray unit has a spray in a cone shape and is activated in a range of up to 16 feet. Another initial example of a combination of intermittent light and repellent discharge device is described in US Pat. No. 3,776,429, published on December 4, 1973. A close review of the aforementioned publications reveals several limiting factors for production profitable and efficient of the instruments, namely the number of necessary parts, the stages required in their assembly and the consequent testing procedures. Inherent in these provisions is over or impediment to transporting them, such as when running, or providing storage or dissimulation in the person; and also maintenance will be a concern and should be taken into account when making a decision to buy such a unit.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION There is a strong need for an easily available instrument for protection against threats of harm or injury to dogs and other animals or by a person or persons. It is therefore a principal object of this invention to provide an improved instrument in the form or configuration of well-established protective equipment such as a cane, baton or stick that incorporates and combines with a dissuasive / repellent sprayer unit available in the market in a more simplified disposition and which is safe against eviction in use and ready for instant spray discharge; and of a weight that will prove to be an effective tool in the use to discourage threats of injury, aggression or attack and reliable in combat to overcome an assailant; and it has an appearance that means solidity and a good disposition to resist. In addition to all of the above, there is the attraction of investment in the efficient and profitable production of said protective equipment, followed by the promotion and wide distribution and acceptance of same by the general public as well as by police officers and security personnel who will impart a sense of greater control over the security of an individual and the safety of all persons in the community; and with the long-term tendency to discourage or discourage those who want to threaten or inflict harm. Another object is to provide a selection of instruments that are suited to such circumstances, namely to be transported or stored and can be easily hidden, all this can be provided in light, medium or heavy duty modes. Even another very important object is to provide the members of the community with an appropriate choice of instrument for the rapid and effective defense of their particular person and their families and in this way facilitate the security of passage of all the citizenship.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE INVENTION An important feature of this invention resides in providing a preferred arrangement of a recessed handle portion of the instrument for receiving the deterrent / repellent sprayer unit in relation to the spindle portion thereof in a form that is particularly adapted to user or to the use for which the instrument is placed. More particularly the recessed handle portion may appear as an extension of the shaft portion as in a truncheon, such as at a right angle and near one end of the shaft portion as in a cane, or as a portion of the handle as in a stick. The main feature, in each case, is the selection of the recess or cavity configuration so that the handle portion engages the uniform shape of the reservoir of a selected deterrent / repellent sprayer unit so that a snap fit can be made within the recess or cavity and to anchor adequately in it. The force exerted in the pressure adjusting step is so that the full reservoir wall engages the surrounding wall of the recess or cavity in a sufficiently joined manner such that the components are held against the separation under the conditions found in a defense or combat mode; and when the dissuasive / repellent fluid is impoverished or depleted the partially empty or empty reservoir can be removed or retracted for replacement by exerting a reasonable force in the opposite directions. Accordingly, the tolerance applied to the formation of the recess or cavity in the manufacturing step to conform to the uniformly designed shape of the selected sprayer unit will achieve the desired strength for separation and will be set or established by those skilled in the art. with respect to the surface characteristics of the tank, of the selected spray unit and the material or composition of the handle, for example, as it is molded from a block of wood or as it is molded from a suitable plastic or from another way. It will be understood that the instruments in question must have an iron plate so that, if necessary, an attack can be stopped by striking or striking the assailant. Therefore, the materials or composition suitable for the purpose will be selected and known to those skilled in the art in this market segment. These and other objects and features will become apparent from the following description to be read in conjunction with the drawings. who accompany him.

DRAWINGS: Figure 1 is a perspective view taken from above of a cane or portable weapon or side handle instrument presenting the invention illustrating the step of assembling a metal sprinkler box shown in dashed lines in integral relation within said instrument; Figure 2 is a top plan view of the cane with the assembled metal sprinkler box of Figure 1; Figure 3 is a side elevation view of the cane with the assembled metal sprinkler box of Figure 2; Figure 4 is a view in extreme elevation of the cane with the assembled metal sprinkler box of Figures 2 and 3 taken from the right end thereof; Figure 5 is a perspective view taken from above of a truncheon presenting the invention illustrating the step of assembling a metal sprinkler box shown in dotted plot in integral relationship within said instrument; Figure 6 is a side elevational view of the truncheon with the assembled metal sprinkler box of Figure 5; Figure 7 is a front elevational view of the truncheon with the assembled metal sprinkler box of Figure 6; Figure 8 is a bottom plan view of the lower end of the truncheon of Figures 5, 6 and 7; Figure 9 is a perspective view of a structure of rod that presents the invention and that illustrates the stage of assembly of a metallic spray box shown in dotted plot in integral relationship with said instrument; Figure 10 is an elongated section in lateral elevation of the handle formation of the structure of Figure 9, separated, detailing the metal sprinkler box shown in dotted plot in integral relationship with the instrument; and Figure 11 is a perspective view of a preferred structure of a commercially available metal spray box illustrated in dotted plots in the previous figures.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS: The embodiment of the invention illustrated in Figures 1 to 4 inclusive takes the form of a cane-like instrument similar to portable weapon generally indicated at 10A. The instrument 10A includes an axis or bar 12A having appropriately beveled truncated ends 14A, 16A. Erected generally at right angles to the shaft or rod 12A closer to one end of the shaft than the other, there is a handle 18A with a recess or cavity having a nozzle opening as in 20A with the recess or cavity having a selected contour 22A, which is illustrated generally as a cylindrical shape. The recessed handle 18A is mounted on a portion of rod 24A integrally connecting handle 18A to shaft or rod 12A. On the nozzle opening 20A in FIG. 1, a reservoir 26A is shown, in a dotted pattern, of a selected spray dispensing unit 28A which is acquired from a commercial source and which has a uniform configuration, in this case one having a central axis, which has a cylindrical shape. Other configurations could be used with a central axis such as a reservoir with a square, rectangular or ovate cross-section. The contour or shape 22A of the recess wall or cavity of the handle 18A resembles the cylindrical shape of the reservoir 26A to a tolerance which establishes the clamping coupling by sufficient friction of the respective surfaces when the reservoir 26A is fully inserted into the recess or cavity so that a snap fit is achieved so that decoupling is effectively controlled or prevented. The reservoir 26A is secured within the recess or cavity of the handle 18A by the application of directional thrust to those aligned components; and the removal achieved in inverse manner to the termination of the dissuasive / repellent liquid pressurized with a strong extraction in opposite directions. Said reduction of simplified provision to two complementary components leads obviously to efficient production and, compared to other more complex models, more useful as well as attractive appearance as an instrument of strength and defense. The axial extension of the recess or cavity opening upwardly of the handle 18A is also measured to equalize the axial extension of the spray dispensing unit 28A so that the upper spray head mechanism is sufficiently exposed in the region of the cavity nozzle 20A for actuation thereof at will when the tank is completely filled and in accordance with the formed contour of the perimeter or upper edge 30A of the cavity nozzle 28A as it will appear. Figures 3 and 4 of the drawings reveal that the upper edge 30A has a downward inclination towards the end 16A of the shaft or bar 12A, exposing in this way the orifice of the sprinkler head mechanism of the spray dispensing unit for discharging the deterrent / repellent outward and forward in relation aligned with the shaft or bar 12A. Figures 1 and 4 show further detail of the edge formation 30A in the form of a groove 32A confronting the opposite end of the shaft or bar 12A and aligned therewith. It will be noted that the U-shaped groove 32A is generally flanked by level sections of the edge formation 30A to coincide with a shoulder formation 34A of the spray head mechanism 28A that holds the operation lever 36A in the " off "as illustrated in figure 11 of the drawings.

The lever 36A is pivotally supported within the reservoir 26A and spring-biased so that the displacement of the lever 36A in a direction to match the slot 32A and the depression of the lever 36A therein the pressurized deterrent / repellent liquid is released through the hole in the direction of the end 16A of the shaft or bar 12A and preferably in a cone shape. Therefore this instrument can be used as a defense to a threatening approach of an assailant through the rapid arrangement of the shaft or bar 12A in the direction of the target followed by or simultaneously with the movement of the finger or thumb that displaces the lever 36A to slot 32A and the depression thereof to provide a dissuasive / repellent spray pattern on the assailant. In the event that a reprisal of the assailant does not occur, a hit with the shaft or bar 12A may be struck using the handle 18A as a manual hold or the user may escape for safety or run for help. It is also appreciated that the circumference of the handle 18A preferably exceeds that of the circumference of the shaft or bar 12A since the handle portion serves as a manual grip when struck with the shaft or bar 12A, or the end 14A is used to push the attacker, and in fact with less circumference the weight of the instrument is reduced without appreciable deterioration of the resistance. It will also be noted that the instrument of Figures 1 to 4 it is provided with an opening therethrough designated 37A so that a suitable tie or strap can be threaded through the opening for securing a band or hanging from a hook. The embodiment of the invention illustrated in Figures 5 to 8 inclusive takes the form of a baton indicated generally at 10B. The instrument 10B includes an axis or bar 12B having a suitably chamfered truncated bottom end 14B. Extending upwardly in alignment with the shaft or rod 12B and integral therewith is a handle portion 18B with a recess of cavity having a nozzle opening as in 20B and with a selected internal contour 22B illustrated as a cylindrical shape. On the nozzle opening 20B in FIG. 5 a reservoir 26B of a selected sprinkler dispensing unit 28B appears in dotted plot. Said unit, as in the case of the embodiment of figures 1 to 4 inclusive, is acquired from a commercial source and likewise has uniformity or presents a uniform configuration in cross section. The contour or shape 22B of the cavity wall of the handle portion 18B resembles the shape of the cylindrical reservoir 26B to a tolerance which establishes the frictional clamping engagement of the respective surfaces when the reservoir 26B is press fit into the recess or cavity to resist or prevent from decoupling on a range of forces applied in the use, and to be achieved in the manner of the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 4 by the application of directional thrust toward the aligned handle portion 18B and the reservoir 26B so that a secure connection is established to the full match. Similarly, as in the case of the embodiments of Figures 1 to 4, the axial extension of the recess or cavity opening upwardly of the handle portion 18B equals the axial extension of the sprinkler assortment unit 28B so that the mechanism The sprinkler head thereof is sufficiently exposed in the region of the cavity nozzle 20B to generate a spray. Similarly, the perimeter or upper edge 30B of the cavity nozzle 28B is formed to slope downwards in a direction opposite to the generally U-shaped grooves 32B flanked by bead formations generally at level 35B as seen in the figures 6 and 7 of the drawings; and all in relation to the structure of the sprinkler head mechanism including the lever 36B as described in relation to the embodiments of Figs. 1 to 4. An opening 34B through the shaft portion 12B serves as a passage for screwing an union in it. The embodiment of the invention illustrated in Figures 9 and 10 inclusive takes the form of a rod indicated generally at 40C.

The rod 40C includes a shaft 42C terminating upward in an inclined recessed handle portion 44C which in turn supports a hand grip portion 46C having a generally horizontal disposition. In the preferred embodiment the angle contained between the axis 42C and the recessed handle 44C is obtuse while the angle contained between the recessed handle portion 44C and the manual holder 46C is sharp. As in the case of the embodiments of Figures 1 to 4 and 5 to 8 inclusive, a dissuasive / repellent sprayer unit is press-fitted into the recessed handle 44C and exhibits the same characteristics of the recessed handle and the sprayer unit as detailed in with those modalities. The rod mode 40C of FIGS. 9 and 10 can be manipulated through the manual grip 46C to direct a spray pattern on the assailant by moving the operating lever of the sprinkler head mechanism, as described above and with the rod 40C in the layout of figure 9 either on the ground or held on the ground to aim at the upper body of the assailant. Similarly, rod 40C can be wielded to give a defensive blow. It will be understood that while the preferred embodiments of the invention have been illustrated and described, persons skilled in the art can alter or vary the details of the invention. provisions without departing from the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

Claims (11)

1. In a defense instrument wherein the handle portion for an integral shaft portion has a free end and a cavity with a nozzle opening outwardly from the free end thereof for the reception of a spray dispensing unit including a sprinkler head mechanism with a dependent fluid reservoir, the cavity and the reservoir having an alignment and coupling configuration axis and extending and such a tolerance that when aligned and engaged under an adjustment under sufficient pressure a Frictional clamping coupling between them to anchor the same against separation when transported or in combat and with the spray head mechanism sufficiently exposed in the cavity nozzle and ready to actuate it at will.

2. In a defense instrument, a handle portion for an integral shaft portion, the handle portion having a free end and a cavity with a nozzle opening outwardly from the free end thereof for reception of a spray assortment unit that includes a sprinkler head mechanism with a discharge orifice on one side, a spring-deflected operation lever movable to the other side and with a dependent fluid reservoir, the cavity and the reservoir having an axis of alignment and a dockable configuration and it extends and of a tolerance so that when it is aligned and coupled under a pressure adjustment frictional clamping coupling is established between them to anchor them against the separation and with the sprinkler head mechanism placed inside the cavity nozzle, the cavity nozzle having a surrounding edge formation with a suitable outline that exposes the discharge orifice on one side and with a slot confined by a flange formation which exposes the spring-biased operating lever movable on the other side for displacement within the slot to supply the fluid aspersion and for displacement towards the formation of flange in order to ensure the same against accidental discharge.

An instrument according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the cavity nozzle of the handle portion opens outwardly in spaced relationship with one end of the shaft portion.

4. An instrument according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the handle portion is positioned at an obtuse angle towards the shaft portion.

An instrument according to claim 1 or 2 characterized in that the cavity nozzle of the handle portion opens outwardly intermediate to the extension of the shaft portion and in spaced relation thereto.

6. An instrument according to claim 1 or 2 characterized in that the handle portion is positioned substantially at right angles to the shaft portion and towards one extreme.

7. An instrument according to claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the circumference of the handle portion exceeds that of the shaft portion.

8. An instrument according to claim 1, characterized in that the handle portion and the shaft portion have the configuration of a cane.

9. An instrument according to claim 1 or 2 characterized in that the handle portion and the shaft portion have the configuration of a baton.

10. An instrument according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the handle portion and the shaft portion have the configuration of a walking stick.

11. An instrument according to claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the shaft portion is opened in a manner suitable for receiving a tie or strap to hold it for transportation or storage.