# US 12,007,207 B2 · Direct action restraining tag > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 12,007,207 B2 - Document ID: US12007207B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 17/248,279 - Filed: 2021-01-18 - Published: 2022-07-21 - Granted: 2024-06-11 - Earliest claimed: 2021-01-18 - Applicants: David Sanderson - Inventors: David Sanderson - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12007207B2 ## CPC - F41H 13/0093: {Devices generating an electromagnetic pulse, e.g. for disrupting or destroying electronic devices} - B60R 25/01: operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens - B60R 25/04: operating on the propulsion system, e.g. engine or drive motor - F42B 12/36: for dispensing materials; for producing chemical or physical reaction; for signalling {; for transmitting information} - B60R 2025/0405: {from the external} - F41H 13/0075: {the high-energy beam being a radiofrequency beam} - F41H: ARMOUR; ARMOURED TURRETS; ARMOURED OR ARMED VEHICLES; MEANS OF ATTACK OR DEFENCE, e.g. CAMOUFLAGE, IN GENERAL - B60R: VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - F42B: EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION (explosive compositions C06B; fuzes F42C; blasting F42D) ## Abstract A direct action restraining tag apparatus is disclosed for interfering with normal operation of a motor vehicle. An example restraining tag includes a housing having an internal compartment. The example restraining tag also includes a pulse mechanism disposed within the internal compartment. The pulse mechanism includes a transmitter configured to generate one or both of a radio frequency pulse and an electromagnetic pulse having a magnitude sufficient to interfere with normal operation of an electronic control module of a motor vehicle. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A direct action restraining tag apparatus for interfering with normal operation of a target vehicle, comprising: a housing having an internal compartment; a pulse mechanism disposed within the internal compartment, the pulse mechanism including a transmitter configured to generate a radio frequency pulse having a magnitude sufficient to interfere with normal operation of an electronic control module of the target vehicle; an adhesion unit disposed at a second end of the housing opposite a first end of the housing, wherein the adhesion unit comprises a compressible impact pad affixed to the housing on a first side of the impact pad, the impact pad supporting an adhesive on a second side of the impact pad opposite the first side. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a propulsion unit disposed at the first end of the housing. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The apparatus of either claim 2, wherein the propulsion unit comprises a surface engageable by a corresponding movable surface of a launcher to propel the apparatus from the launcher toward the target vehicle. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the propulsion unit comprises a fuel and an ignition source that is activatable by a launcher to ignite the fuel and propel the apparatus from the launcher. ### Claim 5 (depends on 2) The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the propulsion unit is removably attachable to the housing and configured for a single deployment before replacement with a second propulsion unit for reuse of the pulse mechanism. ### Claim 6 (depends on 2) The apparatus of any one of claim 2, wherein the propulsion unit comprises a spring mechanism capable of converting stored energy into kinetic energy sufficient to propel the apparatus from a launcher when the spring mechanism is activated by the launcher. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: an antenna, wherein the antenna is operable to receive an activation signal from a wireless transmitter; and wherein the activation signal is operable to activate the pulse mechanism. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the housing has a diameter greater than about 35 mm and less than about 40 mm. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus has an overall length of at least about 4 inches and no more than about 18 inches. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the pulse mechanism is configured to remain inactive upon launch and adhesion to the target vehicle until activated by a law enforcement officer. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the pulse mechanism is configured to automatically activate upon or prior to deployment from a launcher. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the pulse mechanism is configured to be initiated by a launcher on a delay, wherein the delay provides time for the housing to travel out of range of a pursuit vehicle and into range of the target vehicle to ensure the pulse only interferes with the target vehicle. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the pulse mechanism is configured to receive additional activation signals to further attempt interference with the target vehicle. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the pulse mechanism is configured to output an electromagnetic pulse of about 25 kv/m to about 50 kv/m to affect microprocessors and controllers associated with electrical systems of the target vehicle. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the pulse mechanism is configured to output a microwave energy pulse in the L Band (1 to 2 GHz) and/or S Band (2 to 4 GHz) to disrupt electronics of the target vehicle.