Electromuscular incapacitation device and methods
AssigneeAegis Industries, Inc.
InventorsKenneth Stethem, Casey Hathcock, Bruno Marino, Anita Mehta, Robert Bernard, James Lee, Viet Pho
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Abstract
Incapacitation of a mammalian subject results from the application of a pulsed, low-power electric waveform. The waveform is applied to the subject at a frequency and over a time period sufficient to induce involuntary muscular contraction. Additionally, the contraction causes limited lactic acid production and is non- or minimally-injurious to the subject's tissues. A device utilizing such a waveform is designed to control or otherwise subdue an individual.
Claims37
An apparatus for temporarily incapacitating a subject, the apparatus comprising:
- a circuit for generating a pulsed, low-power electric waveform having a frequency and over a time period sufficient to induce involuntary muscular contraction with non-injurious muscle effects;
- a plurality of electrical contacts for delivering the waveform to a subject;
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- a switch to selectively activate the circuit.
A method of temporarily incapacitating a subject, the method comprising the steps of:
- generating a pulsed, lower power electric waveform;
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- applying the pulsed, low-power electric waveform to a subject at a frequency and over a time period sufficient to induce involuntary muscular contraction with non-injurious muscle effects.
A pulsed, low-power electric waveform adapted for temporarily incapacitating a subject, the waveform comprising:
- a substantially square shape profile;
- a frequency having a value in a range of about 40 Hz to about 80 Hz;
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- a peak voltage of about less than 1 kV, wherein applying the waveform to a subject over a time period induces involuntary muscular contraction with non-injurious muscle effects.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.