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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7591411 | Animal prod An electrically powered animal prod, particularly for use in motivating larger animals to move in the desired direction, having a flexible shaft is disclosed. The animal prod can also be powered with rechargeable batteries located in the handle and can be recharged ... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7353984 | Electrical shocking device for defence training An electrical shocking device is used for realistic defence training against edge weapons such as a knife. The device includes a handle and blade body shaped to resemble a knife. Spaced apart contacts along the edge of the blade body are selectively coupled to a vol... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7337577 | Attachable fishing pole strike indicator A fishing pole strike indicator comprising a housing for a power source, illuminable member and exterior switch for engaging and disengaging illumination along with a pair of clamps each with a stationary and articulated jaw member so that the strike indicator can b... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7174668 | Electrical control device for marine animals A control device for marine animals comprises an electrical device that applies an electrical voltage directly to a marine animal in order to shock the marine animal, for control thereof. The device preferably comprises a pole or rod having electrical prongs at one ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7111587 | Immobilization device The invention provides a device for use in partially or fully immobilizing animals such as cattle, sheep and the like. The device includes a probe for insertion in the anal canal of the animal the probe comprising a pair of spaced electrodes connected by way of elec... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7075770 | Less lethal weapons and methods for halting locomotion A hand-held stun gun incapacitates a human target by generating a series of powerful electrical output pulses of pulse energy of from 0.9 Joules to 10 Joules which generate a series of output current pulses have an RMS current flow of from 100 milliamps to 500 milli... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7006078 | Apparatus and method for sensing the degree and touch strength of a human body on a sensor An improvement in sensor for detecting contact with a human resistive element is disclosed. This design uses additional components to avoid discharging capacitors through the human resistive element, thereby sparing the user the uncomfortable sensation associated th... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6935880 | Coupling fixture for inserting power supply input sockets A coupling fixture for inserting power supply input sockets includes a coupling frame to couple with a power cord latch clip when an inserting power supply input socket is inserted in a power supply. The coupling frame is sandwiched between the receptacle of the pow... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6925748 | Flexible apparatus cover providing electrical shock upon contact A flexible blanket is made of plural layers including a pair of mutually insulated electrically conductive layers. Electrically conductive stitchings extend between the electrically conductive layers, and a top abrasion resistant layer and are exposed on its exterio... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6901884 | Immobilization device The invention provides a device for use in partially or fully immobilizing animals such as cattle, sheep and the like. The device includes a probe for insertion in the anal canal of the animal the probe comprising a pair of spaced electrodes connected by way of elec... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6791816 | Personal defense device Multiple embodiments of a personal defense device each include an electrical stun circuit and electrodes with a structure adapted for use as an impact weapon as well, and further include a radially disposed flashlight or signal light therewith. The electrical circui... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6643114 | Personal defense device A personal defense device includes an electrical stun circuit and electrodes with a structure adapted for use as an impact weapon as well, and further includes a radially disposed flashlight or signal light therewith. The electrical circuitry for the stun... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6460489 | Device for handling livestock using vibration and noise as a stimulation on external portions of the body A battery operated hand held device for use in handling or controlling livestock, particularly cattle, swine, sheep and horses. This invention provides a novel alternative to conventional electric livestock prods, which deliver an electric shock to the an... | 10/08/2002 |
| 5884579 | Worm harvester These and other objectives are obtained by a hand-held apparatus for use in harvesting earthworms using a source of electrical energy having a positive terminal and a negative terminal. The apparatus has a body which has a bottom surface. The apparatus ha... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5158039 | Electrically chargeable garment The present invention provides an electrically chargeable garment having a pair of leggings having an outer layer with a pair of closely spaced electrical terminals of opposite polarity disposed on the outer surface of the outer layer. There is also provi... | 10/27/1992 |
| 4997127 | Electrified livestock controller An electrified livestock controller for guiding animals, preferably pigs, doubles as a gate and a prod. The controller comprises a central panel of generally planar dimensions, comprising a plurality of central, vertically disposed ribs separated from one... | 03/05/1991 |
| 4968034 | Multi-functional electronic self-protection device A multi-functional electronic self-protection device is disclosed. The device includes a flashlight with reflector which also mounts shock blocks. The casing includes a circuit board and booster together with a battery, and in the base thereof, a buzzer i... | 11/06/1990 |
| 4872084 | Enhanced electrical shocking device with improved long life and increased power circuitry An improved stun-gun or electrical shock device which includes improved circuit elements to eliminate the frequent product failure due to corrosion and pitting of an internal spark gap as found in prior art electrical shocking devices. The conventional in... | 10/03/1989 |
| 4539937 | Controlled shock animal training device A controlled shock animal training device is shown which includes a mounting collar for mounting the device about a portion of the animal's body. The strap has a pair of electrical contacts which are spaced apart on the mounting strap. An electrical circu... | 09/10/1985 |
| 4424932 | Electric shock prod The shock prod comprises a circuit for producing high-voltage electrical pulses. The circuit is mounted in a housing and communicates electrically with two conductors integral with a prod extension. The prod extension extends from the housing in a fixed p... | 01/10/1984 |
| 4394956 | Electric stock prod A stock or cattle prod for applying an electric shock to stock to induce them to move when loading them for transportation or through a cattle chute or the like comprises a handle having a high voltage generator and a battery therein. A head, which is ang... | 07/26/1983 |
| 4370696 | Electrified glove An electrified glove is disclosed for subduing criminal suspects and arrested individuals. The glove includes a circuit powered by a small battery that may be rechargable and will deliver a continuous A.C. shock and intermittent D.C. shocks to open output... | 01/25/1983 |
| 4367843 | Animal prod The animal prod comprises one or more electrodes attached to an insulating case and is usable to apply electrical stimulus shocks to control the behavior of animals. Structures are provided to restrain the electrodes and bias the electrodes in forceable c... | 01/11/1983 |
| 4337496 | Self-defense apparatus A self-defense apparatus includes a battery-powered source of high voltage arranged in an insulated housing and a finger probe device which is strapped to one finger of one hand of the user and is electrically connected to the source of high voltage. The ... | 06/29/1982 |
| 4242715 | Self-defense apparatus A self-defense apparatus includes a battery-powered source of high voltage arranged in an insulated housing and a finger probe device which is strapped to one finger of one hand of the user and is electrically connected to the source of high voltage. The ... | 12/30/1980 |
| 4200809 | Apparatus for generating electric shock pulses An apparatus for generating electric pulses is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a generator or oscillator for charging a storage capacitor and a control circuit for controlling the discharge of the capacitor through an output or discharge circuit which ... | 04/29/1980 |
| 4167036 | DC voltage converter and shock-type high voltage utilization devices A DC voltage converter includes an oscillator that converts a DC battery voltage to an oscillating voltage, a low voltage transformer that increases the oscillating voltage to a higher oscillating voltage, and a voltage rectifying-capacitor charging netwo... | 09/04/1979 |
| 4162515 | Electrical shocking device with audible and visible spark display A battery powered, hand-held, lightweight electrical shocking device provides a visible and audible display of sparks continuously upon the operation of a switch. The device is capable of delivering a jolting shock. The display of sparks makes clear the n... | 07/24/1979 |
| 4128200 | Livestock guide and manipulator A livestock guide and manipulator panel prod is disclosed by this invention wherein electronic shocking circuitry is provided in combination with a hand-held livestock guiding and directing panel having electronic prods of said circuitry arranged on the s... | 12/05/1978 |
| 4120305 | System for administering an electric shock There is disclosed a self-protective system for administering an electrical shock to a would-be assailant by first establishing a low resistance path to the nervous system of the assailant and then coupling thereto an interference signal voltage having a ... | 10/17/1978 |
| 4092695 | Electrical shocking device A battery powered, hand held, light weight electrical shocking device provides a visible and audible display of sparks continuously upon the operation of a switch. The device is capable of delivering a jolting shock. The display of sparks makes clear the ... | 05/30/1978 |
| 4006390 | Pocket sized non-lethal electrical weapon A nonlethal weapon providing high voltage electrical shocking potential. When not in use, the weapon is contracted or collapsed to a small size for conveniently carrying it in the pocket or purse, and is rapidly put into active use by triggering the exten... | 02/01/1977 |
| 3998459 | Electrical shocking device An electrical shocking device includes a manipulatable, preferably tubular, housing, one end of which is open and provided with a flange. A plastic tube is movably positioned within the housing against the flange. The plastic tube contains an electric cir... | 12/21/1976 |