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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DEPLOYING AN ENTANGLEMENT DEVICE

Organization Name

Unknown Organization

Inventor(s)

William Lyons of Overland Park KS (US)

Ann Arens of Brenham TX (US)

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DEPLOYING AN ENTANGLEMENT DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240271905 titled 'METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DEPLOYING AN ENTANGLEMENT DEVICE

Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a method and apparatus for deploying an entanglement device using a handheld launcher to impede or restrain individuals.

  • The handheld launcher consists of an upper launcher section and a lower chamber, designed to be held in one hand.
  • The entanglement device, such as a net, is attached to the upper launcher section and unfurls upon launch.
  • The lower chamber can be pressurized and is separated from the upper chamber by a valve or sacrificial diaphragm.
  • Pressure from the lower chamber is released into the upper chamber to propel the entanglement device from the launcher.
  • The lower chamber can be filled using a standard auto tire nozzle at the bottom of the device.

Key Features and Innovation:

  • Handheld launcher for deploying entanglement devices.
  • Pressurized lower chamber for propelling the device.
  • Separation between upper and lower chambers for controlled release of pressure.
  • Easy filling mechanism using a standard auto tire nozzle.

Potential Applications:

  • Law enforcement for crowd control.
  • Border security for restraining individuals.
  • Wildlife conservation for capturing animals.
  • Search and rescue operations for immobilizing targets.

Problems Solved:

  • Efficient deployment of entanglement devices.
  • Controlled and targeted restraint of individuals.
  • Quick and easy filling of the launcher.

Benefits:

  • Enhanced safety for law enforcement personnel.
  • Improved efficiency in capturing targets.
  • Reduced risk of harm to both targets and operators.

Commercial Applications: The technology could be utilized in the law enforcement, security, wildlife conservation, and search and rescue industries for effective deployment and restraint of individuals or animals.

Questions about Entanglement Device Launcher: 1. How does the separation between the upper and lower chambers contribute to the controlled release of pressure? 2. What are the potential risks associated with using this entanglement device launcher in different scenarios?


Original Abstract Submitted

the present invention relates to a method and apparatus for deploying an entanglement device, which includes a handheld device that can launch the entanglement device such as a net, toward a person or group of people in an effort to impede or restrain. the launcher includes an upper launcher section and a lower chamber, and sized to be held in one hand. the entanglement device is coupled to the upper launcher section in a way that it unfurls when launched from the launcher. the lower chamber may be pressurized and separated from the upper chamber by a valve or sacrificial diaphragm. the pressure from the lower chamber may be abruptly relieved into the upper chamber to force the entanglement device from of the launcher. the filling of the lower chamber may be accomplished through a standard auto tire nozzle in a coupling at the bottom of the device.