Defensive device

Abstract

This invention relates to a defensive device, and in particular to a device designed to be carried by the police or other authorities, or by certain civilians such as security personnel. According to the invention there is provided a defensive device comprising a substantially rigid rod and a flexible strap connected to the rod, the rod being less than approximately 20 cm in length and weighing at least 150 gm, the strap having a first part and a second part, the first and second parts being permanently joined together to provide a first loop portion adapted for connection to the rod, a second loop portion adapted to receive fingers of the user, and an intermediate permanently jointed portion between first and second loop portions, the strap having an effective length, when the loop portions and intermediate portion are pulled taut, of at least 15 cm.

1 . A defensive device comprising a substantially rigid rod and a flexible strap connected to the rod, the rod being less than approximately 20 cm in length and weighing at least 150 gm, the strap having a first part and a second part, the first and second parts being permanently joined together to provide a first loop portion adapted for connection to the rod, a second portion adapted for connection to the rod, a second loop portion adapted to receive fingers of the user, and an intermediate permanently joined portion between the first and second loop portions, the strap having an effective length, when the loop portions and intermediate portion are pulled taut, of at least 15 cm.  
     
     
         2 . A defensive device according to    claim 1    in which the rod is between 10 and 20 cm long.  
     
     
         3 . A defensive device according to    claim 2    in which the rod is between 12 and 18 cm long.  
     
     
         4 . A defensive device according to    claim 1    in which one end of the rod is tapered and rounded, said one end having a radius of curvature, the radius of curvature being in the range 0.25 to 0.5 cm.  
     
     
         5 . A defensive device according to    claim 1    in which the rod is substantially circular throughout its length.  
     
     
         6 . A defensive device according to    claim 5    in which the rod has a diameter between 1.5 and 2 cm throughout its length.  
     
     
         7 . A defensive device according to    claim 1    in which the strap has an effective length, when pulled taut, greater than the length of the rod.  
     
     
         8 . A defensive device according to    claim 7    in which the effective length of the strap, when pulled taut, is less than 30 cm.  
     
     
         9 . A defensive device according to    claim 8    in which the effective length of the strap is between 20 and 25 cm.  
     
     
         10 . A defensive device according to    claim 1    in which the weight of the rod is less than 230 gm.  
     
     
         11 . A defensive device according to    claim 10    in which the weight of the rod is between 170 gm and 220 gm.  
     
     
         12 . A defensive device according to    claim 1    in which the rod is made of one of gun metal and CZ 120 brass.  
     
     
         13 . A defensive device according to    claim 1    in which the strap is of parachute cord or parachute tape.  
     
     
         14 . A defensive device comprising a substantially rigid rod and a flexible strap connected to the rod, the rod being less than approximately 20 cm in length the strap having a first part and a second part, the first and second parts being permanently joined together to provide a first loop portion adapted for connection to the rod, a second loop portion adapted to receive fingers of the user, and an intermediate permanently joined portion between the first and second loop portions, the strap having an effective length, when the loop portions and intermediate portion are pulled taut, of at least 15 cm.  
     
     
         15 . A defensive device comprising a substantially rigid rod and a flexible strap connected to the rod, the rod being less than approximately 20 cm in length and weighing at least 150 gm, at least part of the strap being in the form of a loop, the strap having an effective length, when the loop is pulled taut, of at least 15 cm.