Robber deterrent apparatus

Claim 1

A robber deterrent apparatus for us in combination with a counter and cash register on which an individual may stand, wherein said apparatus comprises, a pressurized reservoir supply means for containing a liquid disabling chemical under pressure, and connection means operably associating said reservoir supply means to a valve means, said valve means remotely operable by either of a plurality of switch means for introducing said liquid disabling chemical to a plurality of nozzle means, and said plurality of switch means positioned behind said counter for actuation by said individual, and wherein said connection means comprises a flexible hose-like member securable to said valve means by a coupler connection enabling said pressurized reservoir means to be selectively positionable by means of said flexible connection hose, and wherein one of said switch means is mounted below said counter at a floor support level for engagement by said individual and a second switch means positioned on said cash register for enabling said selective actuation by said individual, and wherein said nozzle means are positioned within a shield means comprising an overlying shield and an underlying shield to substantially enclose said nozzles and thereby prevent tampering of said nozzles and limit deflection of spray emanating therefrom.