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US5161680A
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Protective device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-04-05
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Granted: 1992-11-10
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Expires: 2011-04-05
Abstract
Abstract A protective device attachable to outer garment for self-protection of a person against criminal attack comprises an ornamental, pliable, hollow body having inserted therein an easily breakable ampul containing a volatile foul smelling fluid which is emitted through apertures in the body of the device when the ampul is fractured by squeezing said body. When worn by a woman, the device is particularly useful for deterring an assault by a rapist.
Inventors
- 👤 Laurence E. Badgley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:55
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44C; A44C25/00; A44C25/001; A44C25/002; A44C15/00; F; F41; F41H; F41H9/00; F41H9/10; G; G08; G08B; G08B15/00; G08B15/004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A protective device for deterring a forcible attack by an assailant against a woman wearing said device comprising in combination: a pliable and flexible body having a cavity and an opening in said body; a breakable ampul containing a volatile malodorous fluid, said ampul being insertable into said cavity through said opening; a removable closing means shaped to fit said opening for an airtight seal therewith; at least one duct in said closing means extending throughout the length of said closing means for unobstructed air passage therethrough; and a fastening means secured to external surface of said body for attachment of said device to a garment worn by said woman.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A protective device for deterring a forcible attack by an assailant against a woman wearing said device comprising in combination: a pliable and flexible body having a cavity and an opening in said body; a breakable ampul containing a volatile malodorous fluid, said ampul being insertable into said cavity through said opening; a removable closing means shaped to fit said opening for an airtight seal therewith; at least one duct in said closing means extending throughout the length of said closing means for unobstructed air passage therethrough; and a fastening means secured to external surface of said body for attachment of said device to a garment worn by said woman.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A protective device of claim 1 wherein said body is made from a plastic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A protective device of claim 1 wherein said cavity extends through the length of said body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
A protective device of claim 1 wherein said cavity is larger than said ampul.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
A protective device of claim 1 wherein said ampul is made of thin glass material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
A protective device of claim 1 wherein said fluid comprises a sulfur compound.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
A protective device of claim 6 wherein said sulfur compound comprises a mercaptan.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
A protective device of claim 1 wherein said opening is dimensioned for tight insertion of said closing means therein.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
A protective device of claim 1 wherein said closing means comprises longitudinal ducts and an externally threaded screw cap adapted for threading engagement with inner surface of said opening.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
A protective device of claim 1 wherein said closing means comprises a plug having a smooth surface for engagement with a smooth inner surface of said opening.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
A protective device of claim 1 wherein said body comprises a plurality of ducts extending throughout the thickness thereof for passage of foul odor from said fluid upon breaking said ampul.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
A protective device of claim 1 wherein said closing means comprises a plurality of ducts for passage of foul odor from said fluid upon breaking said ampul.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
13 words
A protective device of claim 1 wherein said fastening means comprises a clasp.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
A protective device of claim 1 wherein outer surface of said body comprises a decorative ornament.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
A protective device of claim 1 wherein an absorbent material is placed in said cavity adjacent said ampul.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
28 words
A protective device of claim 1 wherein said device is attachable by said fastening means to an accessory which is attached to a garment worn by the woman.
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