SELF-DEFENSE FLASHLIGHT
A self-defense device that includes a flashlight with a weapon end, tissue-abrading and tissue-collecting features, and with or without a writing instrument.
1 . A multifunctional self-defense device including:
a blunt section and a sharp section that are removably joined together and coaxially aligned to form a tubular shaped housing;
the blunt section including a light source and a power source;
the sharp section including a pointed section including a bulbous feature positioned farthest from the blunt section;
wherein the bulbous feature includes a point on the end of the device, a first set of spaced-apart grooves on its surface, and barbs;
wherein the barbs are positioned between the grooves.
2 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the barbs are angled inwardly towards the point forming a lip around the circumference of the sharp section.
3 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the blunt section further includes threads for mounting accessories.
4 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the sharp section further includes a writing device.
5 . The device of claim 4 , wherein the writing device is enclosed within the housing.
6 . The device of claim 4 , wherein the writing device is extendable and retractable.
7 . The device of claim 4 , wherein the two sections can operate independently of each other.
8 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the light source is an LED.
9 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the blunt end is configured with a solid protective shield so the light is not visible laterally.
10 . The device of claim 9 , wherein the solid protective shield is smooth to prevent injury to a user.
11 . The device of claim 3 , further including a handle-mounted.
12 . The device of claim 11 , wherein the handle-mounted accessory is selected from the group consisting of fire starter, knife sharpener, hammer head, and wrench.
13 . The device of claim 1 , further including a non-slip grip.
14 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the device is made from a lightweight, hard, impact-resistant material that can be used to break glass.
15 . The device of claim 14 , wherein the material is selected from the group consisting of aluminum, titanium and combinations thereof.
16 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the sections are threaded to screw together.
17 . The device of claim 16 , wherein the two sections preferably screw together to switch the light on and off.
18 . The device of claim 1 , further including a second set of spaced-apart grooves in the sharp section, wherein the first set of grooves are narrower than the second set of grooves and positioned closer to the point.
19 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the grooves are equally spaced apart around the circumference of the sharp section.
20 . A multifunctional self-defense device including:
a blunt section and a sharp section that are removably joined together and coaxially aligned to form a tubular shaped housing;
the blunt section including a light source and a power source;
the sharp section including a writing device within the housing and a pointed section including a bulbous feature positioned farthest from the blunt section;
the bulbous feature including a point on the end of the device, a first set of spaced-apart grooves on its surface, and barbs;
wherein the blunt section and the sharp section are operable if the sections are separated.