US 2025/0093132 A1 · PERSONAL DEFENSE DEVICE

Abstract

A non-lethal personal defense device is disclosed comprising a deterrent compound contained within a breakable outer body. The deterrent compound includes at least one of the following features: an unpleasant odor, the ability to induce nausea or vomiting, staining properties for skin and clothing, and skin and/or eye irritation or burning. The outer body has at least one hollow component designed to hold the deterrent compound and is formed from a material that is easily breakable by hand. The device is attachable to a body part or clothing of the user, or accessory such as a purse, mobile phone, keychain, or the like, allowing the deterrent compound to be released upon breaking the hollow body, thereby providing a method of personal defense without causing permanent harm.

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Dependent claims

A non-lethal personal defense device comprising:

a deterrent compound, wherein the deterrent compound comprises a component that has at least one of an unpleasant odor, induces nausea or vomiting in a person or animal, stains skin and clothing, and causes skin and/or eyes to be irritated or burned;
and
an outer body having a hollow component, wherein the deterrent compound is stored within the hollow component and a user may break the hollow component, causing the deterrent compound to be released;
wherein the hollow component is formed of a material that is readily breakable by hand, and wherein the outer body is attachable to a body part or clothing of a user.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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