WO2021024228A1

WO2021024228A1 - A self-defense glove

Info

Publication number: WO2021024228A1
Application number: PCT/IB2020/057471
Authority: WO
Inventors: Sharad Patil; Nandita YENAGI
Original assignee: Sharad Patil; Yenagi Nandita
Priority date: 2019-08-07
Filing date: 2020-08-07
Publication date: 2021-02-11

Abstract

The present invention relates to a self-defense glove (100). The self-defense glove (100) comprises a foldable-respire filter (10) positioned operatively between a thumb and an index finger of the glove (100) for providing protection to the user against irritable sprays or other chemical gases. A punch-provider (15) is configured on an operative back side of the glove (100) for causing injury to the offender(s). A first irritant applicator (20) and a second irritant spray unit (25) are provided on the glove (100). An evidence collection unit (30) is provided on the fingers of the glove (100), while an offender/attacker detecting unit provided on the glove (100) to detect any person approaching the user within a pre-determined perimeter around the user. The glove (100) further comprises a shock-provider being actable via a switch (60d) provided on switch provided on a lateral side of a fore finger of the glove (100).

Description

A SELF-DEFENSE GLOVE

FIELD

[001] The present disclosure generally relates to a protecting and protecting and self- defending apparatus and more particularly relates to self- defense gloves.

BACKGROUND

[002] In present day society, there is alarming increase in dangers and harm caused by rapists, murderers and like. Every person feels unsecured for travelling or visiting places. Conventionally, people carried sharpened objects like knife or carried chilli powder. Sharpened objects or chilli powder are required to be carried in wallets or purses. However, when the offender arrives it is difficult, time-consuming and impractical to open the wallet, search for sharpened object or chilli powder, remove the cover of sharpened object or open the packed chilli powder and then strike on the offender. Alternatively, various equipment such as stun guns or pepper spray available in the market. However, these equipment are not handy and thus does not provide quick self-defense.

[003] There are some prior art documents referring to self-defense glove. US Patent No. 9438743 titled as “Personal safety glove” discloses a glove. A camera, a GPS tracking chip, a speaker, an activation control, an indicator light, a rechargeable battery, a charging port, a microprocessor and an emergency control are provided and positioned on the glove. However, in remote areas where there is poor network connectivity the major functions of the personal safety glove is not operational thereby limiting desired usage. Also, there is no other alternate means which the user can use to defend when struck by the offender.

[004] US Publication No. 20130320104 titled as “Wearable Personal Protection Device with Safety Mechanism” discloses a glove which holds equipment, namely, a fluid reservoir having repellant, a fluid delivery tube, a valve for controlling flow of repellant in the delivery tube, a power supply which actuates the valve. However, if any of the equipment fails to function then the safety mechanism becomes helpless to provide defensive protection as it has only one protective technique.

[005] Hence, there is a need for a protecting and self-defense apparatus that alleviate aforementioned drawbacks.

OBJECTS

[006] The present disclosure discloses a protecting and self-defense apparatus for variety of users.

[007] Few objects of the present disclosure are listed below: [008] The main object of the present disclosure is to provide a protective and self- defense glove that is wearable and has a plurality of protective and defending features to protect and defense users when attacked by offenders.

[009] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a protective and self- defense glove that enables to identify correct offenders.

[0010] It is yet another object of the present disclosure to provide a protective and self- defense glove that informs users about offenders which attack from the back of the users. [0011] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a protective and self- defense glove that conveys location of user to desired personals upon user’s request.

[0012] It is still another object of the present disclosure to provide a protective and self- defense glove that is secured by the user and hence cannot be switched-off/switched-on by offenders.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] These and other objects, features, and advantages of the disclosure will best be understood from the following description of various embodiments thereof, selected for the purposes of illustration, and shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0014] FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a protective and self-defense glove 100, in according to one embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0015] FIG. 2a is a schematic view of a foldable respire filter 10 of the protective and self-defense glove 100 of Figure 1, wherein the foldable respire filter 10 is in folded configuration;

[0016] FIG. 2b is a schematic view of the foldable respire filter 10 of the Figure 2a, wherein the foldable respire filter 10 is in an un-folded configuration;

[0017] FIG. 2c is a schematic view of the foldable respire filter 10 of the Figure 2a, wherein the foldable respire filter 10 is used by a user to cover nose and mouth;

[0018] FIG. 3a is a schematic view of a first irritant applicator 20 and a second irritant spray unit 25 of the protective and self-defense glove 100 of Figure 1;

[0019] FIG. 3b is a schematic view of the first irritant applicator 20 of the Figure 3a, wherein the first irritant applicator 20 is in a fully extended or unwind position;

[0020] FIG. 3c is a schematic view of internal mechanism of the first irritant applicator 20 of the Figures 3 a and 3b;

[0021] FIG. 4a is a schematic view of an evidence collection unit 30 of the protective and self-defense glove 100 of Figure 1; [0022] FIG. 4b is an enlarged view of a portion of the evidence collection unit 30 of the Figure 4a;

[0023] FIGS. 4c and 4d are further enlarged views of a portion of the evidence collection unit 30 of the Figure 4a;

[0024] FIG. 5 depicts a hair clip 42 to be worn by a user having a camera 40 fixed thereon, wherein the camera 40 is connected to the protective and self- defense glove 100 of Figure 1;

[0025] FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B illustrate perspective views of the self-defense glove being worn as a bracelet, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; and [0026] FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B illustrate schematic views of yet another implementations of wearing the self-defense glove as a bracelet, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The present disclosure will now be described in brief with reference to the accompanying drawings. Now, refer in more detail to the exemplary drawings for the purposes of illustrating non-limiting embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG. 1 illustrates a protective and self-defense glove (100) (depicting few of the self- defending components) which in an operating configuration protects users and enables users to self-defend, in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure. Typically, the protective and self-defense glove (100) is a glove which is worn on a hand of a user. Upon the wish of the user, the user can wear gloves on both hands.

[0029] Each protective and self-defense glove (100) has one or more main non-limiting features that are: a foldable respire filter (10), a first irritant applicator (20) (for chloroform spray), a second irritant spray unit (25) (for pepper or chloroform spray), an evidence collection unit (30) (DNA sample collector) and an offender/attacker detecting unit (40) (thermal camera) (exemplary camera depicted in FIG. 5). Also, the protective and self- defense glove (100) includes an electro-shock provider (60a, 60b, 60c) and a punch provider

(15).

[0030] In one embodiment, the foldable respire filter (10) is connected to a glove (100) (illustrated in Figures 1, 2a to 2c) which is worn, in one or both hands, by the user and positioned between the thumb and the index finger. The foldable respire filter (10) provides protection to the user by filtering inhaling air which can contain irritable sprays/chemical gases released by offender(s) which can cause irritation or unconsciousness to user. Each glove has one foldable respire filter (10). One portion (10a) of the foldable respire filter (10) is fixedly connected to the portion between the thumb and the index finger of the glove (100). Another distal portion (10b) is left free to be foldable and un-foldable. The foldable respire filter may be made of a material that expands, thereby presenting a surface, in an expanded position, which can be used to cover a user’s mouth and nose. In operative foldable configuration illustrated in Figure 2a, the distal portion (10b) is folded/compressed and is removably fitted between the thumb and the index finger of the glove (100) by a fitting element. The fitting element can be one or more of velcro strips, magnetic buttons, zipper, chains or like fitting elements. In an operative un-folded configuration illustrated in Figure 2b, the distal portion (10b) is unfolded/extended by removing/opening the fitting element(s) and extending user’s thumb and the index finger. Extending of user’s thumb and index finger extends the thumb portion and the index finger portion of the glove (100) thereby enabling stretching/extending/un-folding of the distal portion (10b). Once the distal portion (10b) extends, the user can lift hand and place near the nose and the mouth (illustrated in Figure 2c) so that the foldable respire filter (10), which is in the un-folded configuration rest on the user’s nose and the mouth such that inhaling air is filtered. Thus, in occasion when the offender releases irritable sprays which can cause irritations, un-consciousness or anesthetic effect the irritable sprays are filtered by the foldable respire filter (10) and filtered air is inhaled through the nose and/or the mouth of user. In one embodiment, at least one clip is provided at the distal portion (10b) of the foldable respire filter (10) which in the operative un-folded configuration can be clipped on a portion of face such as, including but not limited to, the nose, the cheeks, the chin and the like. The clipping ensures that no air without being filtered by the foldable respire filter (10) can be inhaled by user, thus increasing protection to user. In one embodiment, a punch provider (15) is provided (illustrated in Figures 2a, 2b, 2c, 4a, and 4b) in the glove (100) that enables the user to punch the offender/attacker for causing injury and permitting a rescue time so that the user can rescue from that location. The punch providers 15 are hard blocks typically of rubber or plastic are placed/fitted on the backside of the glove’s fingers which would prove to be handy for user to punch for quick defense. In an embodiment, a cushion layer may be provided below the punch provider 15 to protect the person wearing the gloves from impact. When the glove takes the shape of the fist, the hard blocks form a straight line such that it is easy for the user to punch and hit the offender/attacker. Along with providing safety from offenders’ irritable sprays, user can un fold the foldable respire filter (10) to protect inhaling foul smell and/or polluted air while commuting from one place to another. After use, user can fold the foldable respire filter (10) and fit the fitting element such that normal glove is formed and easily worn by user. [0031] In one embodiment, one or more of the first irritant applicator (20) (illustrated in Figures 3a to 3c) is provided on the glove (100) that when blown on offender(s), the offender(s) is incapacitated thus providing time to user to run out and rescue from offender(s). The first irritant applicator (20) can be located anywhere on the glove such as on palm or back palm. The first irritant applicator (20) includes an irritant storage compartment (22), a carrier (24), a cloth compartment (26), a transmitting unit (28) (gear unit) and a hook (29). The irritant storage compartment (22) stores irritant, such as chloroform, therewithin. The irritant storage compartment (22) is configured with a slot (22a). The irritant storage compartment (22) is rotated between a first position to a second position. When the storage compartment is in the first position, the slot (22a) is in-line with the carrier (24) to permit flow of irritant from the irritant storage compartment (22) to the carrier (24). The carrier (24) upon receipt of the irritant from the irritant storage compartment (22) carries irritant to the cloth compartment (26). The cloth compartment (26) has a woundable cloth (26a) which winds in and out from the cloth compartment (26) through an aperture (26b) configured thereon. The woundable cloth (26a) absorbs the irritant when the cloth compartment (26) receives irritants from the carrier (24). The woundable cloth (26a) is a flexible material and can be cotton or like absorbent material. The hook (29) is connected to one end of the woundable cloth (26a) and when the hook (29) is pulled by user, the woundable cloth (26a) absorbed with irritant starts to un-wind. The hook (29) in the fully extended configuration can be hooked on the fingers of user. The hook has (29) has flexible strips (29a) provided in between fingers. The flexible strips (29a) are extendable defining an extendable configuration and are foldable defining a foldable configuration. The extendable configuration enables user to extend the flexible strips (29a) by just increasing the gap between fingers thus increasing the area of the palm. After the hook (29) is hooked on the fingers, user can extend the flexible strips (29a) and precede hand towards the nose of the offender/attacker such that woundable cloth (26a) is in vicinity of the nose of the offender and the offender inhales the irritant and gets incapacitated. After the offender is incapacitated, user can run out from that area and rescue himself/herself. Also, the flexible strips (29a) can be brought to foldable configuration.

[0032] Once offending is completed, user can release the hook (29) from the fingers. Once released the woundable cloth (26a) because being spring loaded by a spring (not illustrated in Figures) winds inside the cloth compartment (26).

[0033] In fully extended or unwind position (illustrated in Figures 3b and 3c), the hook (29) is hooked on the user’s fingers. The woundable cloth (26a) un-winds and moves out from the cloth compartment (26) through the aperture (26b). The movement of the woundable cloth (26a) removes a cork (26c) fitted on the aperture (26b). As the woundable cloth (26a) un-winds, the transmitting unit (28) is actuated and causes rotation of the irritant storage compartment (22) and the rotation causes the irritant storage compartment (22) to move to the second position. When the irritant storage compartment (22) is moved to the second position, the slot (22a) is off-line with the carrier (24), thus preventing flow of irritant to the carrier (24) and the cloth compartment (26).

[0034] In fully retracted or winded position (illustrated in Figure 3a), the hook (29) is removed/released from the user’s fingers. The woundable cloth (26a) winds and moves in from the cloth compartment (26) through the aperture (26b). As the woundable cloth (26a) winds, the transmitting unit (28) is actuated and causes rotation of the irritant storage compartment and the rotation causes the irritant storage compartment (22) to move to the first position. When the irritant storage compartment (22) is moved to the first position, the slot (22a) is in-line with the carrier (24), thus allowing flow of irritant to the carrier (24) and the cloth compartment (26). The winding of the woundable cloth (26a) causes the cork (26) to fit on the aperture (26b), thus preventing irritant to flow out of the cloth compartment (26) so as to prevent unwanted wastage of the irritant and also enable the woundable cloth (26a) to absorb irritant.

[0035] In an exemplary embodiment, the transmitting unit (28) includes a first gear in connection with the cloth compartment (26), a second compound gear in connection with the first gear and a third gear in connection with the second compound gear and the irritant storage compartment (22). However, the transmitting unit (28) can be any other mechanism. [0036] In one embodiment, one or more of the second irritant spray unit (25) (illustrated in Figures 1 and 3a) can be provided on the glove (100) that when blown on offender(s)/attacker, the offender(s)/attacker is incapacitated thus providing time to user to run out and rescue from offender(s). The second irritant spray unit (25) can spray any irritant which can be in liquid form such as pepper spray or gaseous form such as chloroform. The second irritant spray unit 25 can be located anywhere on the glove such as on palm or back palm. In one embodiment, the second irritant spray unit (25) comprises an irritant storage compartment (25b, 25c) in which irritant (in liquid form or in gaseous form) such as chloroform or pepper can be stored.

[0037] In one embodiment, considering the second irritant spray unit (25) as the pepper spray device. The pepper spray unit is provided such that upon user’s actuation instantly sprays pepper or other such irritable element on the attacker. The pepper spray device is a squeezable/flexible container and typically positioned at the end of fingers (little above the centre of palm) horizontally. The opening (25a) of the spray (also illustrated in figures 2a, 2b and 3 a) or faces of pepper spray device is facing outward to the little finger. In one embodiment, the pepper spray device is separated in two compartments (25b and 25c) with a connecting pipe (25d). A suction pipe (25e) (shown in Fig. 1) is present which permits the flow of the liquid out of the device. The suction pipe (25e) is provided inside the pepper spray device, at the deepest point so that every last drop present at that point is sucked. Upon squeezing/compression of the pepper spray device, pressure is created which permits liquid inside the pepper spray device to move out through the suction pipe (25e) and sprayed. Since the liquid inside comes out, air starts filling in. Generally in a non-limiting example, the offender/attacker can be approximately at a distance of 7 to 8 feet or more as the irritant can be sprayed at the distance typically ranging from 7 to 8 feet or more as per requirement. Thus, the second irritant spray unit (25) is best used when the offender/attacker are at a distance from a user. The second irritant spray unit (25) is best used when the offender/attacker are more in number for instance if there are 4 to 5 attackers then user can easily spray the irritant from a distance.

[0038] The evidence collection unit (30) is used to collect one or more distinctive features of one or more offenders/attackers so that it will be helpful to find right offenders/attackers. The evidence collection unit (30) (illustrated in Figures 1, 4a to 4d) includes collecting one or more of DNA features such as skin, hair, blood or any other biological material of the offenders/attackers. The evidence collection unit (30) includes a plurality of sharp teeth (32), a plurality of elongated elements (elongated gaps) (34), a sticky material (36) and caps (38). In one embodiment, the sharp teeth (32) are positioned on the upper phalange of one or more fingers, typically four fingers, because when attacked by the offender/attacker it is human tendency to claw or scratch someone by using our fingers which exerts and concentrates more force (typically at/on the tip of fingers). Typically, the sharp teeth (32) are triangular or other shape. The sharp teeth (32) are used to remove skin, hair, blood of the offender/attacker which can be analysed to find the right offender/attacker. The elongated elements (34) entangle removed hair of the offender/attacker. The sticky material (36) sticks removed hair, skin and blood thereon. The caps (38) are pivotally connected at pivot points (38a) and have protrusions (38b) configured thereon which due to friction enables opening of the caps (38). The caps (38) are pivotally openable/lifted by the force exerted during clawing or scratching action. During lifting of the caps (38), the springs (38c) are loaded. When the user stops clawing or scratching, the force exerted on the caps (38) is released and which releases load on the loaded springs (38c). The spring (38c) releases its load and pushes the caps (38) to cover the sharp teeth (32), the elongated elements (34) and the sticky material thus providing safety. The collected distinctive features such as hair, skin, blood can be provided to a testing centre where testing can be conducted. The caps (38) covers the sharp teeth (32) for preventing users to get hurt because of teeth sharpness and also preserves collected biological materials from falling.

[0039] The offender/attacker detecting unit (not illustrated in Figures), is used to detect and inform user if any offender/attacker is approaching near user. In one embodiment, the offender/attacker detecting unit includes a thermal camera (40) or a sensor operated by a power storage device like portable batteries. For illustration, the present document is described by using the camera (40). However, the present disclosure is not limited to use of cameras (40) and any other detecting device can be used. The cameras (40) can be placed anywhere on the body of user. Typically, the cameras (40) are positioned on the hair clip (42) of a female so that offender/attacker attacking from back can be sensed. However, cameras can be place anywhere on the body like front/back or other side or accessories of the user. In one embodiment, the camera (40) works on the principle of size of pixels so that when the attacker/assailant/offender comes from behind the camera (40), the camera (40) detects the movement of the attacker/assailant/offender and as the attacker/assailant/offender keeps getting closer the pixels of the camera (40) keeps increasing and gives a warning to the user. The alarm will switch off only by the user. In one embodiment, the camera (40) is wirelessly connected to the receiver (not illustrated in Figures) positioned on the glove (100). When the camera (40) senses/captures: images/videos of offender/attacker approaching user, typically from back, the camera signals the receiver which actuates a trigger (alarm) (not illustrated in Figures) for informing the user about the offender/attacker. The trigger can be light, sound, vibrations or combinations or any other type of trigger. The captured pictures from the cameras (40) are configured to be automatically forwarded to registered members. Upon trigger, user can take defensive actions. Also, when the offender/attacker approaches at determined distance from the user, a GPS system (not illustrated in Figures) is actuated and signals are sent to registered members to inform them the location and state of user and message. The GPS system is password protected and once opened cannot be switched off without password so that offender/attacker cannot switch off the GPS system. Only user who knows the password can switch on and off the GPS system. Also, another spy camera a small spy camera (16) as illustrated in figures 2a, 2b and 2c can be provided in the glove (100) that can capture images of offenders/attackers and configured to send captured images/videos to registered friends, families or police. Typically, the spy camera (16) can be fitted near the little fingers. Additionally, a flashlight (16b) can be provided besides the lens of the camera 16a) for usage in absence of light. The spy camera (16) has typically a box assisting camera view (16c) to view whether the offender/attacker is covered in the view or not. The camera is placed in such a way that focusing or capturing would be very easy. Also, a GPS locator can be provided for the user’s friends and families so that it will be easy to locate the user. Further, technologies such as SOS or ICT can be provided and implemented that can help user to contact or call family members, friends or police for instant help. Furthermore, a GSM module or SIM can be provided and inserted with the help of which the pictures of the attacker can be sent to the family or friends, which can be later used as proof against the attacker or attackers.

[0040] Alternatively, the captured pictures/videos can be shared from the gloves (50) to other device by using Bluetooth or any other mode of transfer which is easily available in most devices. The circuit that facilitates is provided on backside of the palm (central region). The offender/attacker detecting unit (40) is particularly useful at night times however is equally useful at day times. In case if the camera circuit and/or battery space is less/insufficient, then the camera circuit (100) and/or battery can be provided at the back side of hand or at any other location on the glove (100). The battery is illustrated in figures 2a, 2b, 2c and 4a . The battery can be fastened on the glove with straps (27) as illustrated in figures 1, 2a, 2b, 2c, 3a, and 3b. We can also use space of punches (15) for storage and SOS ICT- circuits can be provided at the upper side of the hand. The circuit (100) illustrated in 2a, 2b, 2c and 4a can be common for thermal camera, spy camera, GPS module, flash, GSM slot, microprocessor, ICT, etc.

[0041] In one embodiment, a bio-metric authentication system will be incorporated inside the self-defense glove (100) so that only the user can activate the system and will not be misused. The form of bio-metric parameters include, but are not limited to fingerprint, palm veins, face recognition, DNA, palm print, hand geometry, iris recognition, retina etc. In the embodiment, the bio-metric authentication system enables authentication of the rightful user of the system, wherein some of the modules of the system are activated upon successful authentication. Such modules include, but not limited to, shock provider. However, camera and GPS modules may still be activated even if the user is not authenticated, so that an unauthorized user can be traced and tracked. Further, in an embodiment, a switch is provided in the system 100, which controls the activation of the first irritant applicator (20) and the second irritant spray unit (25). The switch may be activated, thereby enabling usage of the first irritant applicator (20) and the second irritant spray unit (25), on successful authentication of the user.

[0042] Additionally, the electro-shock provider is provided that upon actuation produces a high voltage and low current signal. When an attacker attacks the user, the user actuates the electro shock provider so that the attacker gets stun or sends shock waves and gets weaken or paralyze for about 8 to 10 minutes. During the period in which the attacker gets weaken, the user can escape from that place and hence self-defend itself. The usage of the electro shock provider is simple and instant as compared to conventional stun gun which is not handy for such self-defense situation. In an embodiment, actuation of the electro shock provider triggers additional modules of the system (100), which includes, but not limited to, recording using the camera, voice recording and GPS tracking, among others. In one embodiment as illustrated in FIG.l, 3a and 3b there are two electrodes (60a and 60b) of which one is an anode and another is a cathode which are placed specifically on the distal phalanx and proximal phalanx of the little finger. On the middle phalanx, a block insulator (60c), typically of plastic material, is provided that prevents the two electrodes (60a and 60b) from coming in contact with each other and also resists the user from getting self-shock. The actuation is simple by actuating a switch (60d) which is positioned on the lateral side of the fore finger (little below the lower phalanx). When the switch is pushed it activates and shock waves are generated and once pressed again will get deactivated. Typically, the circuit is positioned below the wrist of the user with a strap (not illustrated in Figures).

[0043] The protective and self-defensive apparatus (100) thus protects and provides varied self defense techniques so that non-working of any one of the techniques, another can be well used. The various features of the protective and self-defensive apparatus (100) can be either placed on one glove or distributed on two gloves. The gloves can be provided with other protective and self-defense features which are not described in this disclosure however can be added easily by the person skilled in art. The glove of the present disclosure comprise of all the above-mentioned protective elements in just one single glove. The glove has been designed keeping in mind the safety of a woman and is best suitable for quick defense and escape. The glove would prove to be very efficient and inexpensive.

[0044] Reference hereinafter is directed to FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B. The self-defense glove 100 can also be worn as a bracelet 600, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The glove (100) can be rolled up like a sock, wherein all the equipment of the glove (100) is rolled to form a kind of toms structure, which can be worn on the hand, as seen in FIG. 6A. The glove (100), in its rolled configuration, is held in position via the strap (50). Whenever the need arises, the user can roll out to form the glove (100), as is illustrated in FIG. 6B.

[0045] Reference is hereinafter directed to FIG. 7A. As seen in FIG. 7A, the glove (100) can also be detachable into half. The other part of glove (100) can be extended. Referring to FIG. 7B, the glove (100) can also be folded layer wise and can be worn like a bracelet. ADVANTAGES

[0046] The disclosure provides many advantages, few advantages are listed out below:

[0047] The protective and self-defense glove that is wearable and has a plurality of protective and defending features to protect and defend users when attacked by offenders; [0048] The protective and self-defense glove that has a plurality of protective and defending features so that in case of failure/non-actuation of a particular feature(s) other protective and defending features are available for self-protection and self-defense;

[0049] The protective and self-defense glove that enables to identify correct/right offenders;

[0050] The protective and self-defense glove that informs users about offenders which attack from the back of the users;

[0051] The protective and self-defense glove that conveys location of user to desired personals upon user’s request; and

[0052] The protective and self-defense glove that is secured by the user and hence cannot be switched-off by offenders.

[0053] As will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, the present disclosure may easily be produced in other specific forms without departing from its essential characteristics. The present embodiments are, therefore, to be considered as merely illustrative and not restrictive, the scope of the disclosure being indicated by the claims rather than the foregoing description, and all changes which come within therefore intended to be embraced therein.

Claims

CLAIMS We claim:

1. A self-defense glove (100) comprising:

• a foldable respire filter (10) positioned operatively between a thumb and an index finger of the glove (100), the foldable respire filter (10) configured to filter air inhaled by a user when the foldable respire filter (10) is operably held to cover at least one of the user’s nose or mouth;

• a punch provider (15) configured on an operative back side of the glove for causing injury to the offender(s);

• a first irritant applicator (20) provided on the glove (100);

• a second irritant spray unit (25) provided on the glove (100);

• an evidence collection unit (30) provided on the fingers of the glove (100);

• a shock provider comprising a pair of electrodes (60a, 60b) separated by a block insulator (60c), wherein the electrodes (60a, 60b) are disposed on a distal phalanx and a proximal phalanx of a little finger of the glove, while the block insulator (60c) is disposed on the middle phalanx of the little finger of the glove (100), the shock provider being actuable via a switch (60d) provided on switch provided on a lateral side of a fore finger of the glove (100).

2. The self-defense glove (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the foldable respire filter (10) comprises one portion (10a) that is fixedly connected to the portion between the thumb and the index finger of the glove (100), and a distal portion (10b) that is left free to be foldable and un-foldable, the distal portion (10b) is folded/compressed and is removably fitted between the thumb and the index finger of the glove by a fitting element.

3. The self-defense glove (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the punch provider (15) comprises one or more of plastic or rubber material blocks fitted on the operative back side of the glove (100), wherein at least a cushion layer is provided below the punch provider (15).

4. The self-defense glove (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first irritant applicator (20) comprises:

• an irritant storage compartment (22) having a slot (22a) and rotatable between a first position and a second position;

• a cloth compartment (26) which has a woundable cloth (26a) configured to wind in and wind out of the cloth compartment (26); • a carrier (24) positioned operatively between the irritant storage compartment (22) and the cloth compartment (26), wherein in the first position of the irritant storage compartment (22), the carrier (24) aligns with the slot (22a) and carries the an irritant from the irritant storage compartment (22) to the cloth compartment (26), and in the second position, the slot (22a) is off-line with the carrier (24), thereby preventing the flow of the irritant into the cloth compartment (26).

5. The self-defense glove (100) as claimed in claim 4, further comprising at least one hook (29) disposed on one end of the woundable cloth (26a), wherein when the hook (29) is pulled by user, the woundable cloth (26a) absorbed with irritant un-winds.

6. The self-defense glove (100) as claimed in claim 5, further comprising at least one flexible strip (29a) provided in between fingers.

7. The self-defense glove (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second irritant spray unit (25) comprises at least one irritant storage compartment (25b, 25c) having a spray with an opening (25a).

8. The self-defense glove (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the second irritant spray unit (25) comprises two irritant storage compartments (25b, 25c) in fluid communication via a connecting pipe (25d).

9. The self-defense glove (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the evidence collection unit (30) comprises:

• a plurality sharp teeth (32) positioned on an upper phalange of at least one finger of the glove (100);

• a plurality of elongated elements (34) to be entangled with the offenders hair;

• a sticky material (36) that holds skin, hair, and blood of the offender thereon; and

• at least one cap (38) pivotally connected to pivot points on the glove (100), wherein the at least one cap (38) is pivotally openable by the force exerted during clawing or scratching action.

10. The self-defense glove (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the evidence collection unit further comprises at least one spring (38c), wherein during lifting of the caps (38), the springs (38c) are loaded, and when the user stops clawing or scratching, the force exerted on the caps (38) is released, which releases load on the loaded springs (38c), thereby pushing the caps (38) to cover the sharp teeth (32), the elongated elements (34), and the sticky material (36).

11. The self-defense glove (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprises an offender/attacker detecting unit provided on the glove (100) to detect any person approaching the user within a pre-determined perimeter around the user, wherein the offender/attacker detecting unit includes at least one of a camera (40) or a thermal camera (40) or a sensor.

12. The self-defense glove (100) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the camera (40) is positioned on a hair clip (42) that is configured to be placed anywhere on the body of the user.

13. The self-defense glove (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the glove (100) is configured to be rolled up like a sock, wherein all the equipment of the glove (100) is rolled to form a kind of toms structure, which can be worn on a hand.

14. The self-defense glove (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the glove (100) is configured to be folded layer wise to be worn like a bracelet.

15. The self-defense glove (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprises bio-metric authentication system configured to activate the shock provider only upon successful authentication of the user.

16. The self-defense glove (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprises a GPS system, wherein the GPS system upon actuation is configured to share GPS location of the self-defense glove (100) to registered members, wherein, actuation of the electro shock provider triggers at least one of recording using offender/attacker detecting unit, voice/video/recording, image capturing and GPS tracking.