US20220412699A1 - Self-defence Apparatus - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
- A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
- A44C25/00—Miscellaneous fancy ware for personal wear, e.g. pendants, crosses, crucifixes, charms
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
- A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
- A44C15/00—Other forms of jewellery
- A44C15/0045—Jewellery specially adapted to be worn on a specific part of the body not fully provided for in groups A44C1/00 - A44C9/00
- A44C15/005—Necklaces
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
- A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
- A44C25/00—Miscellaneous fancy ware for personal wear, e.g. pendants, crosses, crucifixes, charms
- A44C25/001—Pendants
- A44C25/002—Pendants forming a container, e.g. for pictures
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F41—WEAPONS
- F41H—ARMOUR; ARMOURED TURRETS; ARMOURED OR ARMED VEHICLES; MEANS OF ATTACK OR DEFENCE, e.g. CAMOUFLAGE, IN GENERAL
- F41H9/00—Equipment for attack or defence by spreading flame, gas or smoke or leurres; Chemical warfare equipment
- F41H9/10—Hand-held or body-worn self-defence devices using repellant gases or chemicals
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Abstract
A pendant comprises a first part that is detachable from a second part. The first part comprises an attachment for a necklace. The second part contains a friction-actuated explosive and at least one defensive substance. The second part comprises an outlet for the defensive substance. The first part is connected to the friction-actuated explosive such that when the first part is detached from the second part the explosive may be actuated to expel the defensive substance from the outlet.
Description
- The present invention relates to self defence apparatus. In particular the present invention relates to a pendant for a necklace.
- Jewellery for the purpose of self-defence has been previously proposed. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 6,644,513B1 and U.S. Pat. No. 6,564,969B1 both disclose items of jewellery capable of dispensing a spray for deterring an assailant.
- However, such items can be difficult to use, requiring the coordination of both hands and/or the aiming of a spray nozzle, which if facing in the wrong direction may render the device ineffective or indeed harmful to the wearer.
- The present invention seeks to improve upon the prior art.
- According to the present invention there is provided a pendant comprising a first part that is detachable from a second part; wherein:
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- the first part comprises an attachment for a necklace;
- a second part contains a friction-actuated explosive and at least one defensive substance;
- the second part comprises an outlet for the defensive substance;
- the first part is connected to the friction-actuated explosive such that when the first part is detached from the second part the explosive may be actuated to expel the defensive substance from the outlet.
- Beneficially a user is able to rapidly deploy a pendant made in accordance with the present invention as it comprises an explosive rather than compressed gas. Furthermore, a user needs only a single hand to operate the pendant of the present invention. Even further, to actuate the pendant a user needs only to move the pendant in the direction of an assailant with the pendant pointed at the assailant.
- In some embodiments the outlet is located at a region of the pendant that is positioned lowermost when the pendant is worn by a user.
- In some embodiments the pendant is elongate and the outlet is located at an end of the pendant that is positioned lowermost when the pendant is worn by a user.
- In some embodiments the pendant comprises a displaceable covering at its outlet.
- In some embodiments the defensive substance comprises a lachrymatory agent, a malodorant, a visibly coloured dye, a UV dye, or any combination of the aforementioned.
- In some embodiments the friction-actuated explosive comprises pentaerythritol tetranitrate, lead azide or mercury fulminate.
- In some embodiments the first part is only detachable from the second part under a predetermined force of at least 10 Newtons, or at least 15 Newtons, or at least 20 Newtons, or at least 30 Newtons, or at least 40 Newtons, or at least 50 Newtons.
- In some embodiments the pendant comprises an element configured to be broken under a predetermined force to allow the first part to be detached from the second part.
- Providing an element configured to be broken before the first and second parts may be detached diminishes the chances of the pendant being accidentally deployed.
- In some embodiments the pendant comprises an insert housed within the second part and connected to the first part, the insert comprising the element that is configured to be broken.
- In some embodiments an insert comprises a partition and a pin that is connected to the first part, wherein the pin is breakable to allow the first part to be detached from the second part.
- In some embodiments a pin is breakable where it is joined to the partition.
- In some embodiments a pin is breakable at a point between the partition and the pin's connection to the first part.
- In some embodiments the pendant comprises a necklace attached thereto.
- In order that the present invention may be more fully understood a specific embodiment will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying schematic drawings, of which:
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FIG. 1 is a first side view of a pendant made in accordance with the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is a plan view of the upper end of pendant ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a view of the lower end of the pendant ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 4 is a second side view of the pendant ofFIG. 1 -
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view through the section A-A of the pendant ofFIG. 3 ; and -
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view through the section A-A of the pendant ofFIG. 3 once the pendant has been used; -
FIG. 7 is a side view of the pendant ofFIG. 5 ; -
FIG. 8 illustrates a perspective cross-section through a plastic insert used to construct the pendant ofFIGS. 1 to 6 with the insert in situ in a pendant; -
FIG. 9 illustrates a cross-section through the insert ofFIG. 8 ; and -
FIG. 10 illustrates a view of the underside of the insert ofFIG. 9 . - Referring to the drawings a
pendant 1 comprises afirst part 2 and asecond part 3. In thepresent embodiment pendant 1 is approximately 3.5 cm in length and approximately 0.5 cm in diameter. -
Second part 3 ofpendant 1 is elongate and tubular and thereby forms a main elongate tubular body ofpendant 1.Second part 3 ofpendant 1 is formed of metal. -
Second part 3 has an opening at itsupper end 3 a in whichfirst part 2 is retained such thatfirst part 2 forms the upper end of pendant 1 (i.e. the end ofpendant 1 that is uppermost whenpendant 1 is worn by a user). - At a lower end of second part 3 (i.e. the end of
pendant 1 that is lowermost whenpendant 1 is worn by a user) is locatedoutlet 19 that is defined by circularrecessed flange 6. - Covering 7 in the form of an aluminium disc is attached to recessed
flange 6 by means of adhesive such thatoutlet 19 is sealed whenpendant 1 has not been used. - Within
chamber 17 isdefensive substance 13, which in the present embodiment is in the form of a coloured dye, but in other embodiments, depending upon local law may be in the form of a lachrymatory agent such as pepper spray, or a combination of defensive substances such as dye and pepper spray. -
First part 2 comprisesdisc 8,plug 9 andsemi-circular member 5, each of which are formed of metal. -
Disc 8 is of the same diameter as the tubular body ofsecond part 3. -
Disc 8 has anupper surface 8 a from which orthogonally extendssemi-circular member 5. - Together with
upper surface 8 a ofdisc 8,semi-circular member 5 defines asemi-circular aperture 4 through which a necklace may be threaded so as to retainpendant 1 thereon. - Extending from
lower surface 8 b ofdisc 8 is disc-shaped plug 9, which is configured to frictionally engage with a cylindrical recess positioned at the upper end ofsecond part 3. - Housed inside
second part 3 ofpendant 1 and located intermediate the upper andlower ends plastic insert 20 comprisingpartition 14,cylindrical wall 21, andpin 10. -
Plastic insert 20 is formed in one piece. -
Partition 14 is located towards theupper end 3 a ofsecond part 3 such that it divides the internal space ofsecond part 3 into uppersmall chamber 16 and lowerlarge chamber 17. -
Small chamber 16 being part-defined bycylindrical wall 21 ofinsert 20 andplug 9. Large chamber extends frompartition 14 to covering 7 atoutlet 19. - In the present embodiment
large chamber 17 accounts for approximately 80% of the length ofsecond part 3 whereassmall chamber 16 accounts for approximately 20% of the length ofsecond part 3. -
Cylindrical wall 21 abutsinternal flange 22 ofsecond part 3, preventing movement ofcylindrical wall 21 andpartition 14 ofinsert 20 towardsupper end 3 a ofsecond part 3. - At a
first end pin 10 is joined topartition 14.Pin 10 is configured to detach frompartition 14 under a predetermined force. - Referring to
FIG. 10 it may be seen that apartition 14 comprises a centrally disposedcross-shaped aperture 18, such thatpin 10 is only attached topartition 14 at four separate points such that the attachment ofpin 10 topartition 14 is weakened andpin 10 may be separated frompartition 14 under manual force exerted by a user ofpendant 1. - One arm of cross-shaped aperture 23 is longer than the other three so as to allow a
cord 15 to readily extend through that arm. - Adjacent its
second end pin 10 passes through an aperture inplug 9 anddisc 8 to terminate at a heat stakedhead 10 a that is housed within a recess on theupper surface 8 a ofdisc 8. -
Pin 10 comprises anaperture 12 that is locatedadjacent plug 9. - Adhered to a side of
partition 14 withinlarge chamber 17 is friction-actuatedexplosive disc 15 from which extendscord 11.Cord 11 is configured to actuateexplosive disc 15 when force is applied thereto. -
Cord 11 extends fromexplosive disc 15 throughaperture 18 and intosmall chamber 16.Cord 11 is attached to pin 10 by virtue of being passed throughaperture 12 and terminating at a knot. - A length of
cord 11 extending betweenaperture 12 andexplosive disc 15 is coiled aroundpin 10. In thepresent embodiment cord 11 is formed of a para-aramid but any cord of suitable strength may be used. - In use a person wears
pendant 1 on a necklace (not shown) which is threaded throughaperture 4. In the event of attack a user may simply graspsecond part 3 ofpendant 1 and move it towards the assailant withlower end 3 b ofsecond part 3 pointed in the direction of the assailant. - The necklace to which
first part 2 ofpendant 1 is attached limits the distance thatfirst part 2 may be moved away from a user's neck. - Thus, once a user has applied the predetermined force required to separate
pin 10 frompartition 14first part 2 detaches fromsecond part 3 andcord 11 uncoils. - In the
present embodiment pin 10 is separable frompartition 14 under a predetermined force of around 25 Newtons. However, in other embodiments other predetermined forces may be selected, depending upon a variety of factors including regulatory requirements. - It is envisaged that in most embodiments a force of at least 10 Newtons will be desirable and a force probably in the range of 20 Newtons to 50 Newtons may be desirable. However, in some embodiments a force of above 50 Newtons may be required.
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first part 2 has been detached fromsecond part 3 cord 11 (which connectspin 10 with explosive disc 15) may unravel frompin 10 and extend. - Once
cord 11 has been fully extended further movement actuatesexplosive disc 15. The resultant explosion displaces covering 7 and expelsdefensive substance 13 fromoutlet 19. - Beneficially for
pendant 1 to be effective a user needs only a single hand to operate it and needs only to movependant 1 in the direction of an assailant withpendant 1 pointed at the assailant fordefensive substance 13 to be fired at the assailant. - Whilst in the present embodiment first and
second parts - Whilst in the
present embodiment pin 10 is breakable frompartition 14 where they join in other embodiments a pin may be provided with a point of weakness at a point located along its length. - In other embodiments other means to restrict the unwanted actuation of
pendant 1 may be employed. For example, a first part may be retained by second part by a spring-loaded bearing or other form of catch. - In some embodiments a first part may be retained by a second part by means of friction.
- In other embodiments a pendant need not be substantially tubular but may be any suitable shape.
- In this specification an apparatus/method/product “comprising” certain features is intended to be interpreted as meaning that it includes those features, but that it does not exclude the presence of other features.
- Many variations are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention as defined in the appended claims.
Claims (13)
1. A pendant comprising a first part that is detachable from a second part; wherein:
the first part comprises an attachment for a necklace;
a second part contains a friction-actuated explosive and at least one defensive substance;
the second part comprises an outlet for the defensive substance;
the first part is connected to the friction-actuated explosive such that when the first part is detached from the second part the explosive may be actuated to expel the defensive substance from the outlet.
2. The pendant of claim 1 wherein the outlet is located at a region of the pendant that is positioned lowermost when the pendant is worn by a user.
3. The pendant of claim 1 wherein the pendant is elongate and the outlet is located at an end of the pendant that is positioned lowermost when the pendant is worn by a user.
4. The pendant of claim 1 wherein the pendant comprises a displaceable covering at its outlet.
5. The pendant of claim 1 wherein the defensive substance comprises a lachrymatory agent, a malodorant, a visibly coloured dye, a UV dye, or any combination of the aforementioned.
6. The pendant of claim wherein the friction-actuated explosive comprises pentaerythritol tetranitrate, lead azide or mercury fulminate.
7. The pendant of claim 1 wherein the first part is only detachable from the second part under a predetermined force of at least 10 Newtons, or at least 15 Newtons, or at least 20 Newtons, or at least 30 Newtons, or at least 40 Newtons, or at least 50 Newtons.
8. The pendant of claim 1 comprising an element configured to be broken under a predetermined force to allow the first part to be detached from the second part.
9. The pendant of claim 1 comprising an insert housed within the second part and connected to the first part, the insert comprising the element that is configured to be broken.
10. The pendant of claim 8 wherein an insert comprises a partition and a pin that is connected to the first part, wherein the pin is breakable to allow the first part to he detached from the second part.
11. The pendant of claim 10 wherein a pin is breakable where it is joined to the partition.
12. The pendant of claim 10 wherein a pin is breakable at a point between the partition and the pin's connection to the first part.
13. The pendant of claim 1 comprising a necklace attached thereto.
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US4158197A (en) * | 1977-10-21 | 1979-06-12 | Mitsuhiro Takagaki | Pendant with an alarm built in |
US4241850A (en) * | 1978-09-21 | 1980-12-30 | Hahn Paul G | Personal protective device |
US5794808A (en) * | 1994-11-08 | 1998-08-18 | Sauget; Judith B. | Container for self-defense spray canister |
US6564969B1 (en) * | 2000-07-27 | 2003-05-20 | Roberta Loy | Personal defense apparatus |
US6644513B1 (en) * | 2002-08-29 | 2003-11-11 | Stephanie A. Nesbitt | Self defense pendant |
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US5794808A (en) * | 1994-11-08 | 1998-08-18 | Sauget; Judith B. | Container for self-defense spray canister |
US6564969B1 (en) * | 2000-07-27 | 2003-05-20 | Roberta Loy | Personal defense apparatus |
US6644513B1 (en) * | 2002-08-29 | 2003-11-11 | Stephanie A. Nesbitt | Self defense pendant |
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