Non-lethal exoskeleton weapon

Abstract

An improved electrical stun weapon for the temporary immobilization of a living being, in which the power source, electronics package, trigger mechanism and discharge contacts are securely contained within an insulated glove worn on the human hand. The stun weapon employs a simple and durable triggering mechanism allowing it to be armed and ready for use while permitting its user to engage a combatant or handle a detainee with both hands free. The stun weapon comprises a widened discharge gap and variable power settings providing improved stun effectiveness and improved control over the stun application.

Description

[0001] Not ApplicableSTATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSERED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002] Not ApplicableREFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISK APPENDIX[0003] Not Applicable[0004] 1. Field of the Invention[0005] This invention relates to a class of weapons for immobilization and capture referred to as "stun guns" and more specifically to a subclass of weapons having a pair of electrically opposed conductors between which a current is generated to disable a human or animal target when the conductors are energized and intentionally placed in contact with said target.[0006] 2. Description of Prior Art[0007] In general, electrical shock devices or electrical stun weapons for use in non-lethal applications are well known and have been in manufacture for over 20 years. These weapons generate their electrical shock with circuits similar to those disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,253,132, titled "Power Supply For Weapon For Immobilization And Capture" ...

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Benefits of technology

[0014] Another object of the present invention is to provide an improved, simple and durable triggering mechanism.

[0015] Still another object of the present invention is to provide an electrical stun weapon that is armed and ready for use without draining power from the power source allowing its user to engage a combatant or handle a detainee or prisoner with both hands free or freely manipulate other objects such as a firearm.

[0016] Still another object of the present invention is to provide an electrical stun weapon comprising a wider gap between the discharge contacts.

Problems solved by technology

Lesser-known adaptations in the form of "exoskeleton" or wearable devices have been patented but not commercialized, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, due to impracticalities in design or the limited available technology of the day.

While the device in the '696 patent may function as described, it contains two technical flaws which render it impractical for use in hand-to-hand combat.

This would be highly undesirable in a combat scenario, likely leading to the deliberate or accidental separation of the circuit package from the user's glove rendering the weapon ineffective.

Further, the device of '696 patent lacks a convenient triggering mechanism.

Only an On / Off switch is described limiting its usefulness by requiring the user to consciously turn on the device during hand-to-hand combat.

While this device may also function as described, it too contains technical flaws that limit its effectiveness during an attack.

All of the aforementioned patents contain technical flaws in one or more areas.

For instance, the use of mace or pepper sprays, an electrically conductive liquid, in conjunction with any electrical stun weapon could present the danger of shock to the user of the device.

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