US 7,744,471 B2 · Tactical defense device having baton and spray dispensing capabilities

Abstract

A non-threatening combination baton and spray dispenser that can be readily employed was a baton or as a dispenser without requiring complex re-orientation or concentrated aiming, including an expandable baton having a mounted connector coupling that facilitates connection to an end of an irritant spray dispenser disposed in axial alignment with the baton. The connector coupling supports a switch mechanism readily operable by the user's thumb while grasping the connector coupling to selectively dispense spray axially from the dispenser with the baton in either its retracted or expanded positions. The dispenser preferably utilizes the barrel and lens support end of a flashlight to facilitate use as a flashlight or for conversion to receive a pressurized chemical irritant cartridge, and enables selective interchangeability of nozzle plates of different color exposed surfaces to simulate a flashlight lens, provide a dark, non-reflective color during night maneuvers, or use a bright color so that a subject is readily aware that an irritant spray dispenser is pointed at him. The switch mechanism includes a safety button selectively operable to prevent unintended actuation of the dispenser.

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Dependent claims

A tactical defense device for dispersing a chemical from a pressurized spray cartridge, comprising:

a dispenser adapted to receive the pressurized spray cartridge;
the dispenser having a first end defining a forward portion and an opposite second end;
the forward portion having a discharge orifice for dispersing the chemical through the discharge orifice in a generally axial direction relative to a longitudinal axis of the dispenser;
an actuator for movement in a generally axial direction relative to the longitudinal axis, between a normally inactivated position and an activated position for dispersing the chemical;
an expandable baton portion adapted for connection to the second end;
a cap accessible on a side surface of the dispenser;
the cap movable between first and second positions;
wherein, in the first position, the cap may be depressed in a generally radial direction relative to the longitudinal axis mechanically causing the actuator movement, with movement of the cap between the first and second positions being in a direction that is different than the generally radial direction;
wherein depression of the cap is prevented when the cap is in the second position;
and
wherein the device is generally cylindrical about the longitudinal axis.

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A tactical defense device for dispersing a chemical from a pressurized spray cartridge, comprising:

a dispenser adapted to receive the pressurized spray cartridge;
the dispenser having a first end defining a forward portion and an opposite second end;
the forward portion having a discharge orifice for dispersing the chemical through the discharge orifice in a generally axial direction relative to a longitudinal axis of the dispenser;
a nozzle plate supported within the forward portion and defining the discharge orifice;
the nozzle plate being interchangeable with any one of a plurality of nozzle plates;
each of the plurality of nozzle plates comprising a visible outer surface, and each of the nozzle plates being distinguishable from the other nozzle plates by an appearance of its visible outer surface;
the appearances of the different nozzle plate outer surfaces designed respectively to conceal or to reveal the chemical dispersing use of the device;
an actuator for movement in a generally axial direction relative to the longitudinal axis, between a normally inactivated position and an activated position for dispersing the chemical;
an expandable baton portion adapted for connection to the second end;
wherein the device is generally cylindrical about the longitudinal axis.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Tactical defense device having baton and spray dispensing capabilities

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Tactical defense device having baton and spray dispensing capabilities

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