Signals and indicators – Combined functions
Patent
1982-08-13
1984-05-22
Stephan, Steven L.
Signals and indicators
Combined functions
116 7, 116137R, 116214, 116DIG44, 222182, 42 1G, 206 38, 220 8, 362 96, 362116, G08B 1502, G08B 700
Patent
active
044494742
ABSTRACT:
A personal security device is disclosed which comprises a trigger actuated aerosol canister contained in a two-piece telescoping housing. The canister contains a pressurized offensive odor containing gas such as mercaptoethanol which, when ejected from the canister, emits a loud shrieking noise. Additionally, the gas may, as an additional additive, contain a suspension of fine solid or liquid particles of paint or stain so that the device when actuated, discourages a potential rapist or attacker with offensive odor and noise and also identifies him with a stain. In one preferred embodiment, the telescoping housing also includes a flash-type light which is actuated by the same triggers which actuate the canister. The telescoping housing has a key ring attached at one end and may also have a mechanical whistle at the other end.
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Stephan Steven L.
Suzi Stone Enterprises, Inc.
Worth W. Morris
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