Non-injurious incapacitating device and method of use thereof
A non-injurious incapacitating device is provided that includes an exterior layer defining a contained volume. A primary effect is contained within the device that deploys to size at least 10 times that of the contained volume. A power supply and a sensor are provided. The sensor communicates a contact or proximity signal when the exterior layer contacts or is within an effective range of a target. A control circuit interconnects provides a triggering signal to the primary effect based on the contact or proximity signal. The device is provided in some embodiments as a system inclusive of a launcher. A method of non-injuriously incapacitating of a target individual is also provided in which a user directs a device into proximity of the target individual. The device deploys an expansive primary effect to non-injuriously incapacitate the target individual.
1 . A non-injurious incapacitating device comprising:
an exterior layer defining a contained volume containing therein and having a shape of a sphere, an oblate spheroid, one that is deformable and irregular, or a cube adapted to be tossed or thrown;
a primary effect consisting of a single material structure that deploys to size at least 10 times that of the contained volume;
a sensor that communicates one of a contact signal or proximity signal when said exterior layer contacts or is within an effective range of a target, respectively;
a control circuit providing a triggering signal to said primary effect based on the contact or proximity signal; and
a power supply providing operating power to said primary effect, said sensor, said control circuit, or a combination thereof.
2 . The device of claim 1 wherein said control circuit interconnects to said sensor with wiring internal to the contained volume.
3 . The device of claim 1 wherein said power supply is external to the contained volume.
4 . The device of claim 1 further comprising an arming module that prevent unintended activation of said primary effect.
5 . The device of claim 4 further comprising a relay switch in electrical communication between said arming module and said control circuit.
6 . The device of claim 1 wherein said primary effect is an airbag.
7 . The device of claim 1 further comprising a plurality of tendrils within the contained volume.
8 . The device of claim 7 wherein said plurality of tendrils are mechanically coupled to said primary effect.
9 . The device of 1 further comprising an adhesive associated with said primary effect.
10 . The device of claim 1 further comprising a tag configured to adhere to or mark a target individual.
11 . The device of claim 10 wherein said tag is dye packet, a lachrymator packet, a smoke generation packet, or a combination thereof.
12 . The device of claim 1 wherein the effective range is up to 2 meters.
13 . The device of claim 1 further comprising a docking station configured to support the exterior layer.
14 . A method of non-injuriously incapacitating of a target individual comprising:
a user directing a device of claim 1 into proximity of the target individual; and
allowing sufficient time for said device to deploy an expansive primary effect from within the contained volume to non-injuriously incapacitate the target individual.
15 . The method of claim 14 wherein the target subject is an armed assailant.
16 . The method of claim 14 wherein the proximity is from physical contact to 2 meters from the target subject.
17 . The method of claim 14 further comprising contacting the target subject with a secondary hindering effect from within said device.
18 . The device of claim 1 further comprising a handle, a grip, or a gripping region associated with the exterior layer.
19 . A non-injurious incapacitating device comprising:
an exterior layer defining a contained volume containing therein and having a shape of a cylinder adapted to be tossed or thrown;
a primary effect, prior to deployment positioned within the contained volume, consisting of a single material structure that deploys to size at least 10 times that of the contained volume;
a sensor, positioned within the exterior layer, that communicates one of a contact signal or proximity signal when said exterior layer contacts or is within an effective range of a target, respectively;
a control circuit, positioned within the contained volume, providing a triggering signal to said primary effect based on the contact or proximity signal; and
a power supply, positioned within the contained volume, providing operating power to said primary effect, said sensor, said control circuit, or a combination thereof.