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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20110212786 | COMBAT TOY Disclosed is a soft combat toy representing a saber or a sword. Also disclosed is a soft combat toy representing a bo-staff. Such soft combat toys comprise a core tube, a hand grip, and one or two striking portions. The toys can further comprise any one or a combination... | 09/01/2011 |
| 20110130207 | PERSONAL DEFENSE DEVICE A personal safety device is provided to be held in a user's hand and to apply a striking force at an impact tip. The device includes a body defining a longitudinal axis, an upper end, and a lower end. An upper saddle may be provided to position the user's thumb over the... | 06/02/2011 |
| 20090247306 | Combat Toy Disclosed is a soft combat toy representing a saber or a sword. Also disclosed is a soft combat toy representing a bo-staff. Such soft combat toys comprise a core tube, a hand grip, and one or two striking portions. The toys can further comprise any one or a combination... | 10/01/2009 |
| 20090203452 | HAND-HELD SELF-DEFENSE DEVICE A personal defense device comprising an elongated shaft that is adapted for grasping thereof by a user's hand. One embodiment further comprises an opening on one end through which the forefinger in placed for stability, comfort, and security. Another embodiment comprise... | 08/13/2009 |
| 20090118101 | Practice Samurai Sword A practice sword simulating a Katana. The practice sword provides an affordable, safe practice weapon that correctly simulates the size, weight and curve of the Japanese sword with both simulated cutting and thrusting capabilities. The practice sword includes generally ... | 05/07/2009 |
| 20080236019 | Game fish disabling device, and method A game fish disabling device, and method of disabling a game fish. The game fish disabling device is preferably configured as a pole type device with a sliding “hammering” action to generate and transmit a disabling force or blow to the game fish, in particular the ... | 10/02/2008 |
| 20080220693 | Toy sword device and game A toy sword device and game is disclosed that provides an enhanced user play experience. For example, the sword device may comprise a point sensor and game controller. A user may then play various sword point games managed by the game controller.... | 09/11/2008 |
| 20080076582 | Shark deterrent device A shark deterrent device is disclosed. The device comprises at least two hollow cylindrical shafts, a tip, a twist-release mechanism, and at least one self-lock mechanism. The tip may be replaceable. The shark deterrent device is a retractable unit that is easy for a di... | 03/27/2008 |
| 20080020850 | Ultra-low mass composite personal defense baton A hollow, perforated, high-strength composite personal defense baton for personal protection has ultra-low mass for reduced likelihood and/or severity of blunt trauma injury. The baton may be held and wielded at any point along the body or shaft of the baton. Due to the... | 01/24/2008 |
| 20070238533 | Police baton A handheld device for incapacitating dangerous suspects without endangering nearby civilians. The user holds the handgrip which has a trigger connected to a source of thrust, such as an air cartridge. When the user pulls the trigger, the air cartridge is fired and exten... | 10/11/2007 |
| 20070238532 | Modular personal defense device The modular personal defense device is a hard, rigid, elongate baton that is capable of imparting impact force to an assailant or threat. The exterior may include a series of strengthening ribs, which may also impart further damage to an assailant. The interior is an es... | 10/11/2007 |
| 20070184907 | Guard Baton with Three Detachable Prongs A more durable security tool is provided that can protect the user and take control of criminals simultaneously in crimes using a knife. A guard baton with three detachable prongs, comprises a guard stick and a three-pronged tip fixed to a tip of the guard stick. The th... | 08/09/2007 |
| 20070142115 | Handheld weapon A handheld weapon suited for stopping knife and other items attacks, as well as for conveying debilitating yet non-lethal blows and for applying concentrated pain in order to gain control over an individual without having to apply excessive force to an opponent. The wea... | 06/21/2007 |
| 20070087844 | Baton The invention relates to a baton comprising at least two tube pieces, an outer tube piece and an inner tube piece which can be inserted into each other like a telescope and are interlockable in both the retracted and the deployed position. A radially displaceable lockin... | 04/19/2007 |
| 20060194634 | Weapon A weapon including a grip portion, an independent extension extending from each end of the grip portion and configured to extend partially around a hand of a user; at least one portion of at least one of the extensions being shaped to create painful pressure when presse... | 08/31/2006 |
| 20050101389 | Hand-held self-defense device A personal defense device comprising an elongated shaft that is adapted for grasping thereof by a user's hand. One embodiment further comprises an opening on one end through which the forefinger in placed for stability, comfort, and security. Another embodiment comprise... | 05/12/2005 |
| 20050037847 | Dual grip walking and defense baton A dual grip walking and defense baton comprising a shaft, a medial grip located axially along a medial region of the shaft, and an end grip located axially along a region adjacent a first end of the shaft. The shaft can be telescopically extendible from a second end and... | 02/17/2005 |
