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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7744472 | 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 ... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7491126 | Expandable baton for self-protection The present invention relates to a baton for self-protection is composed of a cylindrical handle, a locking piece, a switch, a first telescoping rod, a second telescoping rod, and a spring. The handle is covered by a grip. The locking piece is coupled to the center ... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7488255 | Interlockable telescopic 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 lo... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7416490 | Expandable/baton with twist release for retraction An expandable baton has a twist release for retraction. Each inner section of the baton can lock in its extended position, relative to the preceding section, after axial extension. That section can be released for axial retraction by rotating that section about the ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7367347 | Portable stabilizer apparatus for a standing passenger A portable stabilizer apparatus is provided for a standing passenger who is standing below a ceiling in a mass transit vehicle; and the portable stabilizer apparatus includes a handle assembly which includes a hand grip region, a finger-operated latch member, and an... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7353780 | Extensible animal leash with exponentially-increasing restraint and incremental weight therefor The extensible leash system comprises a rope and a leash extending from the rope. A weight system including an incremental weight device is suspended to the rope and has a first, second, third and fourth weights mounted therein. There is also provided a mechanism fo... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7346958 | Leveraged baton cap A leveraged end cap, which can be removably placed onto existing batons, permits a user to grasp a baton at a lower position along the baton. The leveraged end cap defines a location that can be grasped using the little finger, or pinky, of the hand such that the ba... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7255120 | Mobility-aid apparatus and method with cores having negative draft Apparatuses and methods assist in mobility of a person. According to an embodiment of the invention, a device for enhancing mobility of a physically-impaired person comprises: a first member that comprises an elongated portion; and a second member that is configured... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7223175 | Expandable baton adjustable top cap assembly An expandable baton having a gripping tube, a center tube and a striking tube that collapse and are retained in the collapsed position by a top cap assembly. The top cap assembly includes at least one spring retainer that engages the inner surface of the striking tu... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7210264 | Combined telescopic wading staff and fishing pole A combination telescopic wading staff and fishing pole device includes a pole with a hollow storage area and a staff that is retractable and extensible. The telescopic wading staff has a plurality of interconnected elongated segments that are slideably, telescopical... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7198581 | Training bat system A training bat system for increasing the batting skills of a baseball player. The training bat system includes a tubular member having a center bore, a plurality of weight members removably positioned within the center bore, an inner cap secured to an inner end of t... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7174908 | Multipurpose net frame A multipurpose net frame which is provided with a positioning device, the positioning device is slidably disposed on a control cord of the net frame; the user can set up the net frame by easily pushing the positioning device, when folding the net frame, the user can... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7044858 | Variable weight expandable baton A self defense tool includes a tubular body provided with an axial bore and a removable closed handle end opposite a removable closed striking end. A variable weight holding arrangement is positioned inside the axial bore of the body between the handle and striking ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7040996 | Cue tip cap A cue tip cap that protects the tip of a pool cue stick and also keeps chalk dust on the tip of the cue stick from flaking off into the carrying case. The cue tip cap comprises a sleeve made of a flexible material that snugly grips the end of the cue stick, covering... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7036698 | Boat loading system for a vehicle Systems, including methods and apparatus, to facilitate loading a boat onto a vehicle. The systems include a load assist device mounted on a vehicle load carrier. The load assist device includes a support member that is stored substantially within a crossbar of the ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7004104 | Adjustable golf flagstick A golf flagstick with telescoping sections displays patterns, colors, or other visual indicators on sections. A given visual indicator may be displayed by extending a section or hidden by retracting the section. By extending and retracting combinations of specific s... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6973812 | Attachment device for keys and other items An attachment device for attaching, e.g., a key ring is disclosed wherein the device facilitates the reversible attachment of various connecting means, such a device having a shoulder connected to a post and such post having at least one aperture running therethroug... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6951224 | Walking support having shoehorn/gripper and magnet accessories A walking stick or cane comprises a support having a foot at one end thereof and a handle at the other. A gripper device adjacent the foot includes a shoehorn assembly pivoted to the support for movement toward and away from the foot for grasping objects between the... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6918490 | Threading kit and a method for threading an object A threading kit (10) having a first threading assembly (11), a second threading assembly (20), a package of leather lace (38), and a carrying case (42) which holds and protects the first threading assembly (11), the second t... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6913231 | Telescopic stand for optical or photographic apparatus and the like A telescopic stand is described and comprises at least two legs (2) and, for each leg, at least two elements (5, 6, 7) which are slidable telescopically relative to one another, locking means (12) on each leg (2), the locking means (12... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6695704 | Tactical baton ankle scabbard A scabbard for carrying a baton on the limb of a user in a manner such that the baton may be quickly released from the scabbard and placed into use. The baton may include a handle to be grasped by the user and an end portion that is releasably secured to ... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6623361 | Formed cover for expandable batons A cover for an expandable baton handle is injection molded onto the handle to provide an integral, unitary handle cover for the baton handle. The baton handle is further provided with locking rings or grooves at opposite ends. The grooves cooperate with r... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6350200 | Safety tips for police batons The present invention is directed to two forms of safety tips for friction lock, expandable batons; namely the Safety Tip™ and the Power Safety Tip™. Both safety tips of invention have a threaded end that is used to connect the tip to the small end of... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6306040 | Telescopic baton A telescopic baton having an elastic multi-claw retaining means for holding a telescoped shaft of the baton in place is provided. The baton includes a handle, a middle shaft adapted to slide into the handle, a front shaft adapted to slide into the middle ... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6238292 | Push button controlled police baton with ball bearing locking mechanism An expandable police baton having tubular members, and positive ball bearing locking with an axially positioned cam release mechanism, which will maintain the members in an expanded telescoped position and then can release the locking mechanism by pushing... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6231447 | Push button controlled police baton An expandable police baton having tubular members, and a positive lock with an axially positioned cam release mechanism, which will maintain the members in an expanded telescoped position and then can release the locking mechanism by pushing a single butt... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6135888 | Expandable police baton with convenience bulbous handle Expandable police batons are made readily retrievable and more easily usable by the addition of a bulbous end.... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6089449 | Self-defense whip A self-defense whip having an elongated hollow tube within which is telescopically received a flexible lash, preferably formed of flexible control cable. The tube has a constriction proximate one end and the lash has an anchor at one end which is axially ... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6056643 | Expandable baton An expandable baton having a gripping tube, a center tube, and a striking tube that collapse into an axial bore formed in the gripping tube. The gripping tube includes an extended support surface formed on the decreasing diameter tapered portion contained... | 05/02/2000 |
| 6036602 | Full contact martial arts sparring instrument A sparring instrument is disclosed which allows for safe, pain free, full contact training. The sparring instrument comprises a handle and a striking portion having a bushing armature mounted thereto. The bushing armature comprises a tip rod telescopicall... | 03/14/2000 |
| 5961387 | Elongated button lock for expandable batons A detent mechanism for expandable batons of the type having a handle and at least one telescoping section. The detent mechanism including an elongated, substantially rectangular-shaped, locking button designed to provide a wide, flat surface to wide, flat... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5919093 | Formed grip for expandable batons A cover for an expandable baton handle is molded onto the handle to provide an integral, unitary handle grip which is permanently bonded to the handle section of the baton. This permits secure bonding and formed contours to conform to the precise shape of... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5873783 | Baton weights An improved combination hand weight and expandable baton is provided. The baton is adjustable for length and weight. The baton includes a handle section which is preferably a hollow cylindrical tube and at least one telescoping section capable of being co... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5868621 | Expandable baton with offset tapered locking zone and method of making same An expandable baton includes a plurality of sections adapted to be stowed in a nested, collapsed position. The sections may be opened by swinging the baton in a whipping action into a locked extended position. Each of these sections may be made of similar... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5839967 | Impact baton having free-flow material and methods thereof An impact baton for use in law enforcement to induce an enhanced fluid shock wave includes a handle and a striking member. The striking member defines a hollow portion having a first volume defined by a cylindrical wall having an impact surface and an end... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5797797 | Lateral support button spring for expandable batons These and other advantages are achieved through the flanged, flat spring of the present invention. The spring comprises a single, C-shaped leaf element formed of a substantially flat base having an aperture therein for receipt of a detent button, a pair o... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5728003 | Pressure point device A pressure point device is formed by an end piece attached to a baton or flashlight. The end piece defines two pressure point surfaces. A first pressure point surface is defined by a bulbous tip of the end piece. The tip extends longitudinally along the a... | 03/17/1998 |
| 5690552 | Injection molded telescoping baton A telescoping baton having a handle section, a middle section which fits within the handle section, and an end section which fits within the middle section. The middle and end sections can be extended out of or collapsed into the handle section. The handl... | 11/25/1997 |
| 5667441 | Concealable expandable baton with key ring A concealable, expandable baton having the appearance of a belt key ring is adapted to be concealed and carried in the waistband of undercover law enforcement personnel for use as an intermediate force weapon. The concealable baton includes a smooth handl... | 09/16/1997 |
| 5657986 | Expandable baton with offset tapered locking zone An expandable baton includes a plurality of sections adapted to be stowed in a nested, collapsed position. The sections may be opened by swinging the baton in a whipping action into a locked extended position. Each of these sections may be made of similar... | 08/19/1997 |
