Multi-functional law enforcement tool

• US 20070086190A1
• Filed: 09/01/2006
• Published: 04/19/2007
• Est. Priority Date: 10/29/1999
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Craig Kukuk
• Original Assignee: Craig Kukuk
• Inventors: Kukuk, Craig
• Granted Patent: US 7,524,076 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 362/253
• CPC Class Codes: F21L 4/00 Electric lighting devices with self-contained electric batteries or cells
• CPC Class Codes: F41C 23/10 Stocks or grips for pistols, e.g. revolvers F41C23/12 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: F41G 11/003 Mountings with a dove tail element, e.g. "Picatinny rail systems"
• CPC Class Codes: F41H 13/0018 for nearby electrical discharge, i.e. the electrodes being positioned on the device and the device brought manually or otherwise into contact with a nearby target batons with electric discharge capability F41B15/04; electric shock devices for animals A01K15/02
• CPC Class Codes: F41H 13/0031 for remote electrical discharge by means of a wireless projectile
• CPC Class Codes: F41H 13/0087 the high-energy beam being a bright light, e.g. for dazzling or blinding purposes F41H13/0056 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: F41H 9/10 Hand-held or body-worn self-defence devices using repellant gases or chemicals

Abstract

The invention is a multifunctional law enforcement tool, which includes several of the tools needed by law enforcement and security personnel. In one embodiment, the multifunctional tool comprises a flashlight, deterrent spray dispenser and removable cartridge housing. The cartridge housing is an open bay on the tool, and is adapted to receive cartridges which allow the user to fire non-lethal rounds such as bean bags, rubber balls, O.C. powder, multiple probe neuromuscular disruption rounds, and many other projectiles. Inserted cartridges also fire tactical rounds such as colored smoke, breach rounds, and concussion rounds. In addition, the tool may optionally include LED light, stun gun, stun projectile, glass breaker, I.D. card holder, pistol mount, laser sight, and audio microphone or audio/visual camera. Additionally, a standard defense, ballistic defense and/or electrified “stun” shield may be attached to the tool. Additionally, a handle canister with dual bladders creating a deterrent spray stun mechanism may be provided. Additionally, other optional equipment, for example, a walkie talkie, telephone, safety strap, video display screen and Global Positioning System may also be added to the tool.

Claims

1. A multifunctional law enforcement tool, comprising:

an elongated member with a longitudinal axis with a distal end and a proximal end, said elongated member having a flashlight and a deterrent spray dispenser near the distal end;

a detachable handle adapted to be connected generally orthogonally to the elongated member near its proximal end, said handle housing a deterrent spray reservoir which is operably connected to said deterrent spray dispenser located near the distal end of said elongated member; and

a cartridge housing connected to said elongated member generally parallel to its longitudinal axis, said cartridge housing being an open bay, being adapted to receive removable cartridges, and having an electrical connection with said elongated member.

2. The tool of claim 1 wherein said cartridge housing houses a projectile cartridge with an explosive charge.

3. The tool of claim 1 wherein a shield is attached.

4. The tool of claim 3 wherein the shield is a standard defense shield.

5. The tool of claim 3 wherein the shield is a ballistic defense shield.

6. The tool of claim 3 wherein the shield is an electrified “

stun”

shield.

7. The tool of claim 1 which also comprises an LED for the flashlight.

8. The tool of claim 1 which also comprises a stun gun.

9. The tool of claim 1 which also comprises a stun projectile.

10. The tool of claim 1 which also comprises a glass breaker.

11. The tool of claim 1 which also comprises an ID cardholder.

12. The tool of claim 1 which also comprises a pistol mount.

13. The tool of claim 1 which also comprises a laser sight.

14. The tool of claim 1 which also comprises an audio microphone and recorder.

15. The tool of claim 1 which also comprises a video camera and recorder.

16. The tool of claim 1 which also comprises a deterrent spray stun mechanism.

17. The tool of claim 1 which also comprises a walkie talkie.

18. The tool of claim 1 which also comprises a telephone.

19. The tool of claim 1 which also comprises a safety strap.

20. The tool of claim 1 which also comprises a video display screen.

21. The tool of claim 1 which also comprises a global positioning system (GPS).