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ATTACK DETERRENT AND ATTACKER IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
INVENTORS: Russell M. Hanabusa, Jennie K. Hanabusa
Cross Reference to Related Applications: this application is a Continuation in
Part
application of the application number: 10/263,458 filed October 2, 2002, the
contents of
which are herein incorporated by reference.
BACKGROUND OF\'THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The invention relates generally to the area of security systems and more
specifically and importantly to protecting individuals from potential and
actual attackers
and abductors. In particular, the invention is a device that discourages an
attacker from
assaulting his victim, and, in case he does, the invention will assist with
identification
and apprehension of the attacker.
The invention is particularly useful in preventing child abduction, assault,
rape
and similar crimes. According to the Gallup Poll, over 1.3 million children
were sexually
assaulted in 1995, almost SO% of all rape victims are under age of 18, 29 %
are 12 -17
years of age and 15% are under age of 12. The U.S. Justice Department
estimates that
nearly 2/3rds of all sex offenders in state prison are there for raping
children. The device
of this invention could drastically reduce these numbers.
2. Prior Art Situation
Most commonly, one's defense against an attack has included such items as
knives, guns and MACE canisters. While guns usually require permits and
training,
MACE canisters are bulky and need to be carried in a bag and are therefore not
within an
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easy reach of the victim in case of a surprise attack. As a way of overcoming
these
deficiencies a number of personal security devices have been invented.
U.5. Pat. No. 6,2811, 800 discloses a personal security backpack that emits an
audio alarm for attracting attention to a crime scene. The unit is stored and
concealed in a
separate section of the backpack with a power switch installed on the shoulder
strap.
While this device can serve its intended purpose, an attacker can easily
disable the power
switch and the victim is left unprotected.
U.5. Pat. No. 4511062 utilizes bulky canisters of pressurized gas that need to
be
carned in a bag or a holster as a way to discourage an attacker. This device
requires
accurate aiming by the victim at the time the victim may not be in a state of
collectedness
sufficient to properly operate and aim the device. Moreover, the invention
uses tear gas as
primary means of defense. While an adult person may be able handle this device
safely, a
typical child is more likely to cause an injury to itself or others.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,241,850 utilizes a complicated canister with extensive valuing
arrangement and fluid stored therein. The device careful requires aiming and
operation by
the user and as such is not very useful in surprise attack situations.
U.5. Pat. No. 4,716,402 describes a complicated combination of personal alarm,
a
canister chemical spray system, an intrusion detector, a smoke detector and a
motion
detector. Complicated mechanism and cost are main disadvantages of this
system.
U.5. patent No. 6,052,OSlsimilarly combines a high power draw incandescent
lamp, a control mechanism for remotely activating an alarm system and a
pressurized
container of a chemical repellent that needs to be carefully aimed to reach
the attacker.
The size and the cost of this system are its main disadvantages.
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U.S. Patent No. 4,449,474 is a two piece aerosol canister contained in a two
piece
telescoping housing that releases a gas with offensive odor and generates a
shrieking
sound upon activation. The device is combined with a key ring. Again, the
size,
complexity and cost are main disadvantages of this device.
U.S. Patent No. 4,837,559 combines an audio and video alarm. The device
requires a wearer to purposely remove security device from his person and
throw it on the
ground. This may be difficult to accomplish when confronted by a powerful
attacker.
U.5. Patent No. 5,903,219 also utilizes complex hardware to generate audio and
light alarm.
U.5. Patent 5,629,679 combines noxious chemical, audio and light alarms that
require careful aiming at the attacker. Again, the complexity and cost of this
device are
its major disadvantages.
U.S. Patent 5,893,483 likewise requires careful aiming of the device in order
to
illuminate the assailant with a light beam, energizing a siren and finally
spraying the
assailant with a deterrent chemical. The complexity, cost and effectiveness of
this device
are its main disadvantages.
U.5. Patent 3,832,?OS describes a device that is limited to an audio alarm and
makes no permanent marking on the assailant and is therefore very limited in
its
usefulness.
U.5. Patent 3,825,833 is likewise and audio alarm that requires pushing,
turning
or twisting motion to activate the alarm. This limits its usefulness in cases
of a surprise
attack.
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For the reasons stated above there is a need for a personal security device
that is
effective, easy to use under any circumstances and very cost effective. The
invention
describe herein meets that requirement.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The objects and advantages of the invention are achieved by the present
invention
that comprises a device capable of deterring an attacker and providing an aid
in the
identification and apprehension process. A simple device, frequently
resembling a piece
of jewelry and containing materials capable of marking the victim and the
attacker is
worn by the victim. Once attacked, the victim punctures the device and spreads
the
identifying materials on himself and the attacker or the device breaks open in
the course
of the struggle. Comparison of the materials found on the victim and on the
attacker will
help establish the connection between the two and aid in the positive
identification of the
attacker. Presence of the identifying materials, some of which have strong
odor or leave
permanent stain, will likely cause the attacker to change his mind and abandon
the victim
rather than risk being caught.
Alternatively, in addition to the identifying materials, the device further
includes
numerous miniature mechanical devices that are capable of collecting tissue,
skin, body
fluid, bone or hair samples of the attacker and the victim by employing an
abrasive
surface or a cutting blade. In the course of the struggle the miniature
devices axe forced
between the attacker's and the victim's skin. The pressure exerted upon the
miniature
devices causes them to cut into the attackers and the victim's tissue. The
removed tissue
is then stored in storage chamber of the device. The struggle itself combined
with the
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pain from the cutting tools may cause the attacker to cease his aggression.
Subsequently,
the stored samples are analyzed and provide further aid in identifying the
attacker.
Moreover, some of the mechanical devices may have a unique identification code
that
allows for easier identification subsequent to the attack. Another version of
this type of
device that penetrates the attacker's skin also employees a radio frequency
identification
device that enables easier identification of the victim and the attacker.
Another approach disclosed includes a device that in addition to the
identifying
materials comprises an audio source and or a light source. Upon opening the
enclosure
containing the sources, the materials contained therein are spread as already
described.
The sources are activated and varying pre-recorded calls for help are heard
from the
audio source. This should discourage the attacker and alert those in the
vicinity to come
to the victim's aid. Similarly, presence of a light source may also alarm the
attacker and
cause him to cease his aggression.
To address the post abduction issues a different device has been designed. It
comprises a combination of a light source and a cutting tool. The light source
would help
the victim who is in a dark space, such as a car trunk, see his way towards
utilizing the
cutting tool to cut through trunk latch device and escape.
A combination of all these aids in the same device is also possible and would
substantially improve the victim's chances of escaping the attacker during the
attack or
afterwards.
OBJECTS AND ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
In view of the above, it is an object of the present invention to provide a
device that will
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deter an attacker and aid in his identification and apprehension.
A further object of the invention is to provide a device that contains
materials necessary
for the attacker's identification and apprehension.
It is another object of the present invention to enable application of such
materials to the
attacker's and the victim's persons.
Yet another obj ect of the present invention is to provide a temporary or
permanent
identifying mark on the attacker's person.
Still a further object of the present invention is to provide a device for
collecting samples
of the attacker's tissue, skin, body fluids, hair or bone materials that would
aid in his
identification and apprehension.
It is another object of the present invention to enable the victim to employ
an audio
source with a help-seeking pre-recorded message and contemporaneously apply
identifying chemicals to the attacker.
A further object of the present invention is to provide a victim with a light
source to aid
in deterring the attacker and a tool to aid the victim's escape.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a victim with the
tissue, skin,
body fluid, bone and hair samplers in combination with light source to aid in
deternng
the attacker and a tool to aid the victim's escape.
Still a further object of the present invention that the device be easy to
manufacture and
be low in cost.
These and other objects and advantages of the present invention will become
more apparent after considering the ensuing description and the accompanying
drawings.
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Fig. 1 is a typical capsule vessel
Fig. 2 is a band, ring, wrist band, arm band, toe ring, ankle ring, bracelet
vessel
Fig. 2b is a soap bar vessel
Fig. 3 is a bandage vessel
Fig. 4 is a mufti chamber vessel
Fig. 5 is pressure actuated tube vessel
Fig. 5B is a two chamber evidence material holder
Fig. 6 is puncture actuated tube vessel
Fig. 7 is tooth paste tube vessel
Fig. 8 is a birthmark, skin like mark, skin rash, human skin, or a scab vessel
Fig. 9 is cross section of scab vessel
Fig. 10 is a finger-cot vessel
Fig. 11 is cross-section of a watch vessel
Fig. 12 is side view of an earnng vessel
Fig. 13 is front view of necklace vessel
Fig. 14 is front view of wrapper vessel
Fig. 15 is front view of tie vessel
Fig. 16 is front view of badge or a broche vessel
Fig. 17 is cross sectional view of pin vessel
Fig. 18 is a front view of pressure actuated vessel with belt clip
Fig. 19 is a jar vessel housing evidence material and a light generating
source
Fig. 20 is a battery or solar operated light source and a cutting tool storage
vessel
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Fig. 21 is perspective view of tube tissue, skin, bone, hair and body fluids
sampler and
storage vessel
Fig. 22 is a front view of rod tissue, skin, bone, hair and body fluids
sampler and storage
vessel
Fig. 23 is another embodiment of tube tissue, skin, bone, hair and body fluids
sampler
and storage vessel
Fig. 24 is front view of blade attached to the tube vessel
Fig. 25 is a front view of another embodiment of tube vessel with a blade and
storage
capability
Fig. 26 is a panoramic view of simpler embodiment of tube vessel with blade
and
storage capability
Fig. 27 is the front length-wise view of the simpler tube vessel of Fig. 26
Fig. 28 is the front view of the blade and storage detail of Fig. 26
Fig. 29 is tube tissue, skin, bone, hair and body fluids sampler and storage
vessel with
angled storage slot
Fig. 30 is tube tissue, skin, bone, hair and body fluids sampler and storage
vessel capable
of sequencing the samples taken
Fig. 31 is a vessel capable of holding a plurality of sampler and storage
units
Fig. 32 is vessel of Fig. 31 with sampler extending through the device
Fig. 33 is star shaped skin, tissue, bone, hair and body fluids sampler and
storage vessel
Fig. 34 is a panoramic view of hair sampler
Fig. 35 is a side view of hair sampler
Fig. 36 is an audio warning system
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Fig. 37 is a spring activated audio warning device
Fig. 38 is an identification marker device
Fig. 39 is a tissue, skin, bone and hair sampler also capable of injecting
chemical into the
attacker
Fig. 40 is a light generating device
Fig. 41 is an audio device; tissue, skin, bone and hair sampler, a light
source and a cutting
tool.
Fig. 42 is a clothing patch vessel
Fig. 43 is a health alert warning vessel
Fig. 44 is a red cross vessel
Fig. 45 is a scouring pad vessel
Fig. 46 is a rounded shape object with an identity code and an identification
device
Fig. 47 is the detail of the sample removal portion of Fig. 46
Fig. 48 is a holder with positions for multiple sampler and storage devices
Fig. 49 is an alarm device that activates when removed from its position
Fig. SO is a matrix of possible identity codes
Fig. 51 is a vessel requiring pressure to release evidence material
Fig. 52 is a device with a spool and a ribbon
Fig. 53 is a device with a spool, ribbon and an object attached thereto
Fig. 54 is a penetrating device with an identification code
Fig. 55 is a penetrating device with an identification code and a radio
frequency device
Fig. 56 is a front view of a combination sampler device, audio and light alert
Fig. 57 is a top view of device in Fig. 56
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Fig. 57B shows the sample taking detail
Fig. 58 is a holding device for housing multiple devices of Fig. 56
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
In the most basic embodiment the crime prevention system employees a vessel
that houses evidence material to be released from the vessel that is applied
or spreads to
the attacker and the victim or serve as a vessel leak indicating materials.
Spreading of the
evidence materials onto the attacker's person may be sufficient to deter him
from further
aggression. Alternatively, the evidence materials remaining on the attacker
and the
victim can be analyzed and compared to each other in order to identify the
attacker. The
following list of evidence materials apply to all of the embodiments of this
invention
wherever evidence materials are employed, individually or in combination and
may be in
form of foam, granules, fluid, solid, powder, gas, semi-solid or combination
thereof, clear
or opaque, odor producing or odorless, and similar or dissimilar materials may
be
employed in the same application. Similarly, any reference to a vessel means a
container
manufactured from any natural or man made materials including plastic, metal,
steel,
ceramic, stone, aluminum, wood, glass, paper, rubber, crystal, foil,
fiberglass, absorbent
materials, any tissue abrading material, combination of materials, and others,
and it may
be opaque or translucent, and of shape suitable to contain the evidence
material employed
and it may come with or without a warning lettering or a warning label on it.
If a warning
is employed it may come in form of "Stop", Poison, Electrical Hazard or an
equivalent
symbol, Skull and Bones symbol, a highly reflective surface or any display
that may gain
attetnion. Likewise, specific embodiments so identified and discussed herein,
may be
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utilized with or without the evidence material, however the presence of
evidence material
is preferable as it may serve as a better deterrent and would aid in capture
of the attacker.
Evidence materials: particles, foam, granules, solid, liquid, powder, gas, or
semi-solid of:
commercially available disappearing ink such as thymophthalein and ethanol
mixture,
iodine, perylene, anthracene, ink, sponge, scouring pad, absorbent materials,
foam as
produced by dishwashing soap, pine tar, orange chalk powder, bromine gas,
aloe,
commercially available jelly, mineral oil, odor producing materials: lemon
oiled water,
coffee oil, coconut oil, pineapple extract, automotive oil, alcohol, base,
oil, automotive
oil, grease, automotive grease, epoxy, glue, silicon cement, peppermint oil,
spearmint oil;
particles held under pressure, water, sprit glum, mixture of heterocyclic
compound
lumino and hydrogen peroxide, an inert material, scouring pad material, lemon
oiled
water, water with fish-line segments or similar materials: metallic, ceramic,
plastic, glass
or wood; dishwashing soap, commercially available waterless hand cleaners,
steel wool,
scotch-brite, fiber optic segments, foam, phosphorus, silicon glue, glitter
particles same in
size and shape or combination of sizes and shapes, segments of wire, segments
of
material with unique patterns created therein, string, radioactive material,
polonium, sprit
glum adhesive, silicon glue, epoxy resin formed by polymerization of bisphenol
and
epichlorohydrin, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), human immunodeficiency virus
(HIV),
small pocks virus, urushiol, functional semiconductor devices doped with
phosphorus and
conductors attached thereto, henna, poison oak, metallic mesh wire, plastic
mesh, poison
ivy, alcohol, base, dry blood or blood encased in a container, bromine gas,
water and
cesium that burst upon mixing, mercury, cyanide, mix of pentobarbital and
sodium
pentothal, epoxy resin, epoxy resin formed by polymerization of bisphenol A
and
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epichlorohydrin of varying compositional ratios, perylene that produces
fluorescing blue
color when exposed to black light, anthracene that produces fluorescing ultra-
violet color
when exposed to black light, oleoresin capsium (tear gas), and acid.
Light Sources: phosporus, mix of hydrogen peroxide and heterocyclic compound
lumino or commercially available light sources such as a light stick, a
compound
containing 4 grams sodium carbonate, .2 grams luminol, .Sgrams ammonium
carbonate
and .4grams of copper pentahydrate and 1 liter of water when mixed with 50
milliliters of
3% hydrogen peroxide and 1 liter of water.
All materials may be utilized in form of solid, gas, semi-solid, powder,
particles,
foam, granules, liquid, gas or whatever form they are most readily available
in. A
manufacturer of evidence material may alter the formulations so as to insert
specific
markers that are non-reactive with evidence material and that would aid in
capturing the
attacker. Similarly, the material also includes manufacturers device
registration
procedure providing for maintenance of a permanent history of each device
manufactured
and the traceability to the ultimate purchaser. In case of materials that
leave permanent
stain the material can be removed only by a remover manufactured by
proprietary process
under the control of the device manufacturer.
Moreover, to aid in capture, a sample of evidence material identical to the
one
employed by the victim would be retained by those acquainted with the victim,
e.g., in
case of a child, the parents would keep the identical vessel at home.
Comparing the
evidence material found on or in vicinity of the suspect or where the attack
took place to
that retained by the others would aid in identifying the actual attacker.
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Fig. 1 shows a vessel 10 in form of a capsule that has sections 12 and 13
connected together to form the vessel 10 and the evidence material 14 enclosed
therein.
Separating parts 12 and 13 releases material 14. Evidence material 14 is then
applied by
the victim to itself and the attacker and can also be spread just in the
course of the
struggle.
An alternative to the embodiment of Fig. 1 is shown in Fig. 2 where vessel 20
has
evidence material 24 held inside band 22. Breaking band 22 releases material
24 that is
then spread to the victim and the attacker. Band 22 can be a ring, a wrist
band or any
object suitable to worn around an arm, finger, wrist, toe, neck of a person,
and is typically
made of plastic or other easily breakable material.
Fig 2B shows a vessel 26 that has a enclosure 28 and evidence material 29
housed in enclosure 28. Breaking enclosure 28 releases evidence material 29
that is then
spread to the victim and the attacker. Typical enclosure 28 would be a soap
bar.
In Fig. 3, a vessel 30 in form of a bandage includes strips 32 and 34 and
central
section 36 that is impregnated with evidence material 38. Peeling apart
section 34
exposes evidence material 38 that is then spread to the victim to and the
attacker.
Fig. 4 shows a multi-chamber vessel 40 that has the first enclosure 41 with
the
outer wall 42, leak indicator material 43 contained in enclosure 41, the
second enclosure
44, first evidence material 47 contained in enclosure 44 and the third
enclosure 48
containing second evidence material 49. Materials 47 and 49 can be the same or
different,
one can be a stain causing material and the other can be odor producing
material. Leak
indicating material 43 allows for inspection of the integrity of evidence
enclosure 40 and
is typically clear liquid. Alternatively, leak indicating material 43 has fish
line segments,
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fiber-optic cable segments or similar materials dispersed within it for the
purpose of
being deposited on the attacker and deter the attack and aid with the attacker
identification process. Leak indicating material 43 may be in solid, semi
solid, fluid,
powder, water or gas form, opaque or translucent, colored or colorless.
Enclosure 41 can
be made of paper, glass, rubber, foil, styrofoam, metal or a combination
thereof or of any
other suitable materials or combinations thereof. Enclosure 41 can also be of
clear plastic
polyethylene terepethathalate, low density polyethylene, high density
polyethylene, or
enclosure 41 can be made somewhat opaque by texturing the outer seal 42 of
enclosure
41. Squeezing evidence enclosure 40 causes enclosures 41, 44 and 48 to break
and
release materials 43, 47 and 49. Outer seal 42 of the enclosure 4lcan be
stronger than
seals of the enclosures 44 and 48. After enclosures 41, 44 and 48 are broken
the evidence
materials 47 and 49 and leak indicating material 43 are spread to the victim
and the
attacker and aid in deterring the attack and in subsequent identification of
the attacker. In
one embodiment of the invention, the enclosure 41 contains evidence material,
the
enclosure 44 contains water and enclosure 48 is empty.
Fig. 5 shows vessel 50 that releases its contents after application of
pressure. The
vessel 50 includes the tube body 51, tube ends 52 and 53, the evidence
material holder
54 and evidence material 55. Tube body 51 and evidence material holder 54 are
made of
any soft material that upon application of force at point 56 will collapse
holder 54 and
evidence material SS will flow outwardly, thereby spreading onto the victim
and the
attacker. Alternatively, holder 54 can be a two chamber unit as shown in Fig
SB, where
57 is the first chamber and 58 is the second chamber. One chamber can contain
water and
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the other cesium. Applying pressure would break chambers 57 and 58 and the
reaction
from cesium and water mixture would rapidly propel evidence materials outward.
Another embodiment of vessel is shown in Fig. 6 where 60 is the puncture
actuated evidence enclosure that includes the tube body 61, closed end 62,
open end 63,
evidence material holder 64, evidence material 65, puncture tool 66, puncture
point 67,
finger insertion section 68 and holder 64 support structure 69. Application of
finger A
through section 68 at the puncture tool 66 will cause puncture point 67 to
penetrate
evidence material holder 64 and evidence material 65 will spread outward
through end 63
and onto the victim and the attacker. Evidence material holder can be made of
any
material that is easy to puncture.
Fig. 7 is an embodiment of vessel in form of toothpaste tube 70 that includes
tube
72, screw-on neck 76, cap 74 and evidence material 78. Material 78 is squeezed
out by
removing cap 74 and applying pressure to tube 72 and thereby spreading it onto
the
victim and the attacker.
A vessel in form of a skin scab, skin mark, birthmark, skin rash or human skin
and that can also conceal the evidence material is shown in Fig. 8. Vessel 80
has the outer
body 82 and the evidence material holder 84. If vessel 80 is a skin scab,
outer body 82
resembles damaged skin or coagulated blood. If vessel 80 is a skin mark, skin
rash,
human skin, a birthmark, appearance of body 82 would reflect such appearance.
A
person skilled in art would easily be able to chose the appropriate
appearance.
Turning now to Fig. 9, the front view of Fig. 8, the vessel 90 further
includes
protective layer 94 that protects the wearer from attack by the evidence
material involved,
side walls 92 and top layer 98. Evidence material 96 is released by removing
top layer 98
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and material 96 then spreads onto the attacker. Vessel 90 need not include
protective
layer 94 if evidence materials used are not harmful to human tissue or bone.
The
protective layer 94 can be re-used by applying adhesive to the side in contact
with skin
Fig. 10 is a vessel 100 in form of a finger-cot 102 that contains evidence
material
104 and slides over finger 106. Applying pressure to finger-cot 102 or
removing finger-
cot 102 exposes material 104 and causes it to spread onto the people involved.
Finger-cot
102 can be made of any easily breakable material.
A watch type of a vessel is shown in fig. 11 as watch 110 that has watch body
112, watch bands 116 and 118, evidence material holder 114 and evidence
material 113.
Evidence material holder 114 is made of soft material to allow for easy
release of
material 113 upon application of pressure to holder 114. Evidence material 113
is then
spread to the victim and the attacker.
Fig. 12 houses an earring vessel 120 that includes earnng body 122, evidence
material holder 124 and evidence material 126. Application of pressure on
holder 124
releases material 126 and spreads it onto the individuals involved. Holder 124
is made of
any easily breakable material.
Another embodiment of a vessel is shown in Fig. 13 as necklace 130 that
includes necklace body 132, clasp 134, evidence material holder 136 and
evidence
material 138. Application of pressure on holder 136 releases material 138 and
spreads it
onto the individuals involved. Holder 136 is made of any easily breakable
material.
Fig. 14 shows a wrapper type of a vessel 140 that includes twist off wrapper
142
and evidence material 144 contained therein. Opening wrapper 142 releases
material 144
and allows it to be spread onto the victim and the attacker. Similarly,
instead of a
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wrapper, vessel 140 can be a bag, open or re-sealable, made of plastic, paper
or similar
materials, or vessel 140 may be a bladder.
In Fig. 1 S a vessel is in form of a tie 150 that includes tie body 152,
evidence
material holder 154 and evidence material 156. Application of pressure on
holder 154
releases material 156 and spreads it onto the individuals involved. Holder 154
is made of
any easily breakable material.
Fig. 16 is a vessel shaped as a badge or a broche wherein the badge or a
broche
160 includes body 162 evidence material holder 164 and evidence material 166.
Application of pressure on holder 164 releases material 166 and allows it to
spread onto
the individuals involved. Holder 164 is made of any easily breakable material.
In Fig. 17 a pin 170 is a vessel. Pin 170 has pin body 172, evidence material
174,
pin stud 176 and clasp 178. Application of pressure on pin body 172 releases
material
174 and allows it to spread onto the individuals involved. Pin body 172 is
made of any
easily breakable material.
Fig. 18 is front view ofpressure actuated vessel where vessel 180 has base
181,
evidence material enclosure 182, pressure plate 183, cutting tools 184, 185
and 186
evidence material 187, and an affixing device 188. Upon application of force
to pressure
plate 183 the evidence enclosure 182 spreads towards cutting tools 184, 185
and 186 that
cut open enclosure 182. The cutting action causes instantaneous spread of
evidence
material 18? to the victim, the attacker and the surroundings. Evidence
enclosure 182
may further be air pressurized and would spread evidence material 18? over a
wider area.
Enclosure 182 is made of any easily breakable material. Affixing device 188
can be a belt
clip or any other device capable of attaching vessel 180 to the victim's
person.
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Shown in Fig. 19 is vessel 190 that has a body 191, a lid 192, shock absorbing
material 193, light generating source 194, evidence material 195 and an
affixing device
197. Shock absorbing material 193 is necessary to prevent premature activation
of light
source 194. Essentially any material with cushioning action such as a sponge
will suffice.
Opening lid 192 disturbs light source 194 sufficiently to cause the chemicals
contained
therein to mix and generate light. Any commercially available light source
such as
phosporus, mix of hydrogen peroxide and heterocyclic compound lumino or
commercially available light sources such as a light stick, a mix containing
4grams
sodium carbonate, .2 grams luminol, .Sgrams ammonium carbonate and .4grams of
copper pentahydrate and 1 liter of water when combined with a mix 50
milliliters of 3°!°
hydrogen peroxide and 1 liter of water. If desired, additional pressure can be
applied by
hand to the light source 194 to assure complete mixing of the chemical. The
light source
194 may also be anywhere in the vessel and can be activated by applying
pressure to it.
Once lid 192 has been removed the victim applies evidence material 195 upon
himself
and the attacker or material 195 is spread in the course of the struggle.
Affixing device
197 can be a belt clip or any other device capable of attaching vessel 190 to
the victim's
person.
Fig. 20 is an alternative embodiment of Fig. 19 where vessel 200 includes
vessel
body 201, lid 202, power source 203, light source 204, insulator tool 205,
cutting tool
206, evidence material 207 and an affixing device 208. When lid 202 is
separated from
vessel body 201 and tool 205 has been pulled away from its position between
power
source 203 and the light source 204, light source 204 is energized by coming
in contact
with power source 203. Source 204 may be battery or solar powered light
emitting diodes
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(LED) or lasers. Once lid 202 has been removed the victim spreads evidence
material 207
upon himself and the attacker or material 207 spreads by itself in the course
of the
struggle. Light source 204 serves as a warning to the attacker, or in case of
abduction
may be used to find one's way out of the attacker's surroundings. Cutting tool
206 is used
to help free the victim by cutting through wires, cables, ropes, trunk
latches, etc. and can
be made of any metallic, ceramic, plastic, glass or other materials of
properties sufficient
to cut through clothing, ropes or items commonly found in cars, households and
similar
places. Vessel body 201 is made of any material capable of storing the
components
described herein. Affixing device 208 can be a belt clip or any other device
capable of
attaching vessel 200 to the victim's person.
The embodiments shown in Figure 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31,
32,
33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 41 and 45 may be used with or without evidence
material.
Where evidence material is used, the devices described in figures 21, 22, 23,
24, 25, 26,
2?, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 38, 39 and 45 would be enclosed in a
larger easily
breakable vessel capable of holding numerous such devices. Examples of such
vessels are
shown in Fig. 1, 2, 2B, 3, 4, 5, SB, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16,
17, 18, 19 and 20.
Fig 21 shows a tube tissue, skin bone, hair and body fluids sampler and
storage
vessel 210 that includes tube body 212 and abrasive surfaces 214. Surfaces 214
are
abrasive for purpose of removing tissue, skin, bone, body fluids and hair of
the attacker
and depositing it into tube body 212. Numerous tube vessels 210 would be
contained in a
large evidence material vessel and would rub against the attacker while
struggling with
the victim. The samples so deposited into tube vessel 210 would help apprehend
the
suspect through deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) analysis or a similar analysis.
Vessel 210
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can be used with or without other evidence materials. Vessel 210 may be
manufactured
of any suitable material including metal, ceramic, plastic, stone and wood.
The length of
vessel 210 would typically be about 1 millimeter (mm).
Another embodiment of tissue, skin, bone, body fluid and hair sampler and
storage vessel is shown in Fig. 22 in form of rod 220 that has rod body 222
and abrasive
surfaces 224 and 226. The abrasive surfaces 224 and 226 are capable of
removing tissue,
skin, hair, body fluid or bone samples. The abrasive surfaces 224 and 226
include
materials such as sandpaper, scotch-brite, grit, buffing material, scouring
pad material,
plastic and metal mesh, ceramic and metallic particles.
Numerous rod vessels 220 would be contained in a large evidence material
vessel
and would rub against the attacker while struggling with the victim. The
tissue, skin,
bone, body fluids and hair samples deposited onto rod vessel 220 would help
apprehend
the suspect through DNA or similar methods of identification. Vessel 220 may
be
manufactured of any suitable material including metal, ceramic, plastic, stone
and wood
and is typically about 1 mm in length.
Fig. 23 is another embodiment of tissue, skin, bone, body fluid and hair
sampler
and storage vessel 230 that has a tube 232 that optionally includes evidence
material 244,
skin rapier 234 that removes tissue, skin, bone, body fluid and hair samples
when blades
248 are pressed against one's skin, skin scooper 236 that also removes tissue,
skin, bone,
body fluid and hair samples when pressed against one's skin with the aid of
blades 246,
scooper 236 channeling removed tissue, skin, bone, body fluid and hair samples
into
tube 232 and storing them in tube 232 and skin rapier 234 area of the device.
Tube 232
with the aid ofprotruding projections 238 aimed in the direction opposite to
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of evidence material 244 from tube 232 retains collected samples. Tube 232
further
includes evidence material bleed hole 240 and evidence material exit opening
242
through which evidence material flows out when more removed sample enters tube
232.
Preferably, size of opening 242 is such that tube 232 retains most of samples
collected.
Presence of tissue, skin, bone, body fluid and hair samples of the victim and
the attacker
in tube 232 and externally will aid in identification of the abductor and his
association
with the child. Vessel 230 may be manufactured of any suitable material
including metal,
ceramic, plastic, stone and wood and is typically about 1 mm in length.
Shown in Fig. 24 as item 300 is the cutting blade detail of Fig. 23. Blade 300
presses against the skin of a victim and an attacker. Blades 304 and 306 are
attached to
tube 302 and are preferably positioned approximately 180 degrees apart from
each other.
Shown also are respective skin surfaces of the victim 308 and the attacker
310. The
blades 304 and 306 are pressed against skins 308 and 310 during the attack and
remove
some of the tissue, skin, bone, body fluid or hair samples of both parties.
Fig. 25 shows an embodiment of rod tissue, bone, skin, body fluid and hair
sampler with body 316, blades 317 and 318 and end surfaces 319 and 320, end
surfaces
319 and 320 having rough finish. Blades 317 and 318 would press against the
persons'
skins and remove and retain some tissue, skin, bone, body fluid or hair
samples and store
them on blades 317 and 318, end surfaces 319 and 320 and rod 316. Sampler 315
may be
manufactured of any suitable material including metal, ceramic, plastic, stone
and wood
and is typically about 1 mm in length.
Another embodiment of rod tissue, skin, bone, body fluid and hair sampler and
storage vessel is shown by the panoramic view in Fig. 26 wherein the vessel
360 has rod
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362 and cutting blades 364, 366, 368 and 370 that are preferably positioned
about 180
degrees apart from each other, sample storage volumes 372 and 374 and
protruding
projections 376, 377, 3?8 and 379. Typically, blades 364, 366, 368 and 370 and
projections 376, 377, 378 and 379 are extruded for cost control purposes, but
they may
also be machined. Blades 364, 366, 368 and 370 press against the body of an
attacker and
remove a sample, while protruding projections 376, 377, 378 and 379 help store
and
retain the samples. Vessel 360 may be manufactured of any suitable material
including
metal, ceramic, plastic, stone and wood and is typically about 1 mm in length.
Shown in Fig. 27 is a length-wise view of the device of Fig. 26 where the
device
390 has rod portion 398, sharp edges 394 and 396, and sample storage space
392.
Fig. 28 shows another embodiment of tube tissue, skin, bone, body fluid and
hair
sampler and storage vessel 400, where 402 is tube body, sample storage spaces
are 404
and 410, cutting blades are 406, and 408 are protruding projections. When
pressed aginst
the attacker's and the victim's skin, cutting blades 406 and 408 remove
samples. Storage
spaces 404 and 410 have been shaped as slots for better retention of the
samples collected
and protruding projections 408 positioned are included on both sides of
storage space
404 and 410, and aimed in the direction opposite to the outflow of samples
taken from
storage space 404 and 410. Vessel 400 may be manufactured of any suitable
material
including metal, ceramic, plastic, stone and wood and is typically about 1 mm
in length.
Shown in Fig. 29 is the sample storage space detail 420 (items 404 and 410 in
Fig.
28) where the storage slot 422 having sharp projections 424 and 426 has been
further
angled away from the vertical storage space 428 position for better sample
retention.
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Fig. 30 is a tissue, skin, bone, body fluid and hair sampler and storage
vessel 330
that enables sequential taking of the attacker's and the victim's samples.
Vessel 330 has
scooper 332 that stuffs the samples into tube body 334, cutting blade 336 that
removes
the samples, protruding projections 338, evidence material bleed channel 340
and
evidence material exit opening 342 that is preferably smaller than a typical
sample taken.
Projections 338 are directed opposite the outflow of evidence material from
tube 334 to
prevent escape of the samples taken. This embodiment makes it likely that the
victim's
and the attacker's skin samples will be taken alternatively and in similar
quantities.
Vessel 330 may be manufactured of any suitable material including metal,
ceramic,
plastic, stone and wood and is typically about 1 mm in length.
Shown in Fig. 31 is a holder 440 capable of holding a plurality of tube or rod
tissue, skin, bone, body fluid and hair samplers and storage vessels. Holder
440 has
holding body 442, tubes 444 and protruding projections 446 located within
tubes 444,
preferably in the direction opposite to outflow of the evidence material from
tubes 444 so
to prevent the outflow of tissue, skin, bone, body fluid and hair samples from
tube 444.
As the attacker grabs the victim the holder 440 is squeezed in between the two
skin
surfaces removing tissue, skin, bone, body fluid and hair samples and storing
them inside
tubes 444. Alternatively, tubes 444 can be replaced with rod samplers of Fig.
22 or Fig.
25.
Fig 32 shows the holder 460 with holder body 462, tube 464 extending through
body 462, protruding projections 466, evidence material exit opening 468 and
evidence
material bleed opening 470. Alternatively, tubes 464 can be replaced with rod
samplers
of Fig. 22 or Fig. 25.
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Fig. 33 shows a star shaped tissue, skin, bone, body fluid and hair sampler
and
storage vessel 480 that includes vessel body 482, prongs 484, protruding
projections 486
located in body 482 and protruding projections 488 located on prongs 484.
Pressure
exerted between the skin of the attacker and the victim would cause prongs 484
to
remove tissue, skin, bone, body fluid and hair samples of both and retain them
with
projections 486, 488 and the entire vessel 480.
An alternative to the tissue, skin, bone, body fluid and hair sampler
embodiment
is a hair sampler whose panoramic view is shown in Fig. 34. The hair sampler
500 has
two surfaces 502 and 504 connected to each other at 508 and folded over until
space 506
between them is of sufficient dimension to accommodate a sample of human hair.
Fig. 35 shows the side view of sampler 520 having surfaces 522 and 524, sharp
projections 526 located on inside surfaces of surfaces 522 and 524 and
projections 528
and 530 located on outside surfaces of surfaces 524 and 522. It is not
essential that
surface 522 and 524 have projections 526, 528 and 530 so long as surfaces 522
and 524
are sufficiently abrasive to pull or cut human hair. Hair sampler 500 would
rub against
the victim's and the attackers skin or head hair and pull out samples as a
result of the
pressure exerted during the struggle.
Fig. 36 shows an audio warning system that may be employed with or without
evidence material included therein. Audio warning system 540 may be a sphere
or
another object that is made of either rigid or resilient material. System 540
includes
enclosure 542, audio source 550, electronics 544 for controlling source 550, a
battery or
solar power source 546, an insulator 548 and evidence material 552. When
endangered, a
victim would pull out the insulator 548, thus placing power source 546 in
contact with
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electronics 544. Electronics 544 would then activate audio source 550 and a
prerecorded
message would be played. This message may include alarm, requests that police
be
called, siren, cries for help, a horn, a buzzer, a child's scream, a gun shot,
shriek, dog
growl, dog bark, and scream. If evidence substance is included, the victim
would smear it
onto the attacker's skin or it would reach the attacker during the struggle. A
person
skilled in the art will know how to seal and protect the electronics and the
battery from
evidence material. Any commercially available audio source, electronics and
power
source will suffice.
Another embodiment of audio warning system capable of housing multiple audio
warning systems is shown in Fig. 37 where system 560 has enclosure 562, the
enclosure
cover 564, the cover release latch 566, the audio source enclosure 567, the
audio source
572, audio control electronics 568, the battery or solar power source 570,
compressed
springs 576 and 578 for supporting enclosure 567, evidence material 579
contained in
enclosure 562 and insulator 580. When cover 564 is removed by pushing on it in
horizontal direction or pulling on release latch 566, springs 576 and 578 push
upward on
enclosure 56?. The spring action forces enclosure 567 from its position and
ejects it from
enclosure 562. This motion disengages enclosure 567 from insulator 580, thus
bringing
electronics 568 in contact with power source 570 and so activating audio
source 572 that
would play a prerecorded message. This message may include alarm, requests
that police
be called, siren, cries for help, a horn, a buzzer, a child's scream, a gun
shot, shriek, dog
growl, dog bark, and scream. The device 560 may be conveniently positioned on
a
shoulder for a quick release by hand or even mouth pull on latch 566. The
device 560
may be used with or without evidence material 567.
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Another approach to identifying and discouraging an attacker is shown in Fig.
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where the evidence material applying device 600 has device body 602, and
shapes 604
and 606 generated in body 602. Body 602 can be a ring, a wire, a plate, a
string, a thread,
an oblong object, an oval or round object or any geometric shape. Shapes 604
and 606 are
generated by any manufacturing means. When device 600 is pressed between the
attacker's and the victim's skin, the pattern on body 602 would transfer to
the attacker
together with any evidence material being employed and serve as an
identification code.
Another embodiment of device 600 comprises use of ceramic pieces with their
shape and composition making up the identification code. A further embodiment
would
employ ball bearings with patterns impressed in them. Generally, the
identification code
would be unique to the individual unit of the invention or to a certain number
of units of
the invention. The identification code can be implemented by means of
composition of
materials used, shape, or a combination thereof. Device 600 can be enclosed in
large
numbers in any easily breakable evidence material vessel.
Figure 39 shows another embodiment of applying evidence material and
collecting tissue, skin, bone, body fluid and hair samples where device 620
has body 622
and sharp protrusions 624 emanating from body 622. The pressure exerted upon
protrusions 624 during struggle would cause the marks to be made in the
attacker's and
the victim's skin, transfer evidence material onto the skins of both, and
tissue, skin, bone,
body fluid and hair samples onto device 620. The device 620 may be made of any
suitable material and can be enclosed in large numbers in any easily breakable
vessels
with or without evidence material therein.
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Shown in Fig. 40 is light generating device that can be employed to deter an
attacker. Device 640 includes the outer shell 642, the mixing and leak
detecting chamber
644, and light generating chemical storing chambers 646, 648 and 650. Any
number of
storing chambers may be employed according to how many chemicals are employed.
Chamber 644 is clear and is employed to inspect for leaks from other chambers.
The
outer shell 640 is stronger than chambers 646, 648, and 650. This allows the
user to break
the walls of chambers 646, 648, and 650 by squeezing on shell 642 and allow
for mixing
of light generating chemicals in chamber 644 without compromising the
integrity of outer
shell 642. Alternatively, any commercially available light generating device
may be
employed.
Fig. 41 shows a device 700 that combines the vessel body 702, vessel cover
704,
a shock absorber 706, a light source 708, a cutting tool 710, a power source ?
12, a light
source 714, a power source 716, audio electronics 718, an audio source 720 and
evidence
material 722. When cover 704 is removed batteries 712 and 716 come in contact
with
light source 714 and audio electronics 718 respectively. The light source 716
lights up
and audio source 720 plays a pre-recorded message as already described. Light
source
708 is energized by motion or additional shaking if needed. Cutting tool 710
is available
for the victim's escape if needed. Device 700 may be used with or without
evidence
material 722.
Fig. 42 shows a patch of clothing vessel, where vessel 740 is a piece of cloth
742
loosely attached onto a clothing item 748 and covering evidence material
holder 744 and
evidence material 746. Pulling off cloth 742 and pressing upon holder 744
exposes
material 746 and allows it to be applied to or it just spreads onto the victim
and the
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attacker. Vessel 740 can be similarly concealed on one's shoes, head cover or
similar
items.
Fig. 43 is top view of health alert vessel 760 that may be worn on a necklace
of
Fig. 13 or a bracelet or a wrist band of Fig. 2. Vessel 760 includes a plate
762, evidence
material enclosure 764, attachment devices 766 and 768 for connecting vessel
760 to a
necklace, a bracelet or a wrist band, and lettering 770 indicating health
alert condition.
Holding device 760 between fingers and applying pressure on lettering 770 will
cause
evidence material to escape enclosure 764 and spread onto the victim and the
attacker.
Fig. 44 is a red cross vessel 800 that has the cross 802 in red color, and
evidence
material enclosure 804, enclosure 804 preferably located at the back of cross
802.
Applying pressure to both sided of cross 802 in the enclosure 804 area will
cause
evidence material to escape enclosure 804 and spread onto the victim and the
attacker.
Fig. 45 is scouring pad vessel 820 commonly used in cleaning soiled surfaces.
Vessel 820 has pad 822 comprised of numerous threads 824. Threads 824 are
abrasive
enough to remove a sample of tissue, skin, bone, body fluid or hair and store
it on and
amongst threads 824. Vessel 820 will be used in any one of the enclosures
described
herein with or without evidence material.
Fig. 46 shows circularly shaped tool 830 for obtaining and storing tissue,
skin,
bone, body fluid or hair samples. Tool 830 has round body 832, cavity 831 for
storing
tissue, skin, bone, body fluid or hair samples, sample obtaining sections 829
extending
outwardly from the tool surface and terminating in sharp points 836 an 838,
protruding
projections 849, air bleed channel 840, an identification code 834, a radio
frequency
device 842, an audio alert or light alert or combination thereof 846 and a
preservative
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848. In its most basic embodiment tool 830 is positioned between the skin of a
victim and
the attacker. In the course of interaction between the two individuals some
portion of the
skins of each person would be removed by action of sharp points 836 and 838 of
the
sample obtaining portion 829 and directed into the cavity 831. The channel 840
allows
for air to escape in order to enable easier sample entry. Rounded shape of
device 830
would allow it to roll between the victim and the attacker and take the
samples
sequentially, thus storing both in the cavity 831 and increasing the
capability to positively
connect the attacker to the victim. To preserve the properties of stored
samples, a
preservative 848 may be added. The preservative 848 may be salt solution such
as dry
brine or similar. Addition of an audio or light alarm 846, or combination of
both would
direct additional attention to the attacker and the victim. The surface of
tool 832 may also
be textured as in the area 834 for better sample collection and it may contain
a unique
identification code or a radio frequency identification device 842. To assure
greater
retention and minimize sample outflow, protruding projections 849 may be
positioned in
cavity 831.
Fig. 47 shows the detail of the sample collection area with edges 836 and 838
being sharp to assure greater skin penetration and therefore better sample
collection.
Fig. 48 shows the device 860 housing device 830 on holder 862 in spaces 866.
Attachment may be accomplished by any suitable means. Removal of device 830
activates audio and or light alert 864. Some devices 830 may be equipped with
the alert
864 and some may not be so equipped. Also, some of the spaces 866 may be left
unpopulated by devices 830. This would cause the attacker to search for the
missing
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devices 830 and delay his escape. Device 830 may employ different coloring
scheme in
order to further confuse the attacker.
Fig. 49 shows the audio and or light alert device 846. Removal of device 846
from its position in the holder 862 causes the compressed spring 876 to
release and force
out the insulator 870. This action brings the power source 874 in contact with
electronics
872 which in turn activate audio and or light alert device 871.
Fig. 50 shows an arrangement of different types of identity codes 880, 882 and
864 that may be placed upon various devices described in this specification,
such as the
device 830. In this case of a 7 by 7 matrix 582 billion unique codes are
possible. Other
arrangements are of course also possible.
Figure 51 is a vessel 900 showing the container 902 housing evidence material
904. Container 902 further has a narrowed neck-like extension 906 terminating
in an
elongated portion 908 that is narrower than section 906. Pressing on walls of
container
902 forces the evidence material 904 out through the opening 910 and onto the
attacker.
This would discourage the attacker and simplify his capture and
identification.
Fig. 52 is a signal for help type of device 910. It includes the body of the
device
912, spool 914 and a length of material 916 wrapped around the spool 914. The
material
may be a string, wire, ribbon, rope, cord or a combination of these or other
materials. Its
main purpose is to call the attention after a person has been abducted.
Typically, the
device 910 is used in a moving vehicle, the motion of which enables the
material 916 to
unwind and extend well beyond the vehicle itself. The material 916 is
preferably very
bright or very reflective, making it far more visible to others. Additionally,
words of
distress or other attention capturing displays may be employed. To increase
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of being seen, some segments of the material may be made weaker than the
other. This
would cause them to break off, and if spotted by another person would increase
the
chances of the event being reported to authorities.
Another embodiment of this device is shown in Fig. 53 where the device 920 has
an object 918 attached at or near the end of ribbon 916. This would enable the
ribbon 916
to be less subject to the wind generated by the motion of the vehicle and
stretch out in
more or less straight line. Preferably, the object 918 is a ound generating
device, such as
a whistle. Air motion through the object 918 would cause it to produce sound,
further
increasing chances of being noticed by others.
Fig. 54 is a front view of the skin penetrating device 930 that may be
contained in
any of the vessels described in this specification or it may be a stand alone
device. The
device usually has triangular shape 932 with sharp vertices to enable easy
skin
penetration. The device 930 preferably includes an identity code 934 described
previously in this specification. Presence of a unique identity code would
make it easier
to identify the attacker.
Another embodiment of the skin penetrating device is shown in Fig. 55 where
the
device 940 also has a radio frequency identification device 936 in addition to
the identity
code 934. Presence of radio frequency identification device 936 makes it
possible to
detect the presence of the attacker or the victim whenever they pass through a
proper
electromagnetic field. The identity of the device 936 is then communicated to
the host
computer for processing and enabling easier location of the attacker and the
victim.
The radio frequency identification device 936 may also be employed on any of
the tools for taking samples of skin, tissue, bone, body fluids or hair as
described in this
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specification, in any of the vessels containing evidence materials or in
evidence materials
themselves. The device 936 may be electrically active or electrically
inactive. Active
radio frequency identification device is powered by an internal battery which
enables it to
have greater read range, thus enabling an easier detection of a person with
such device on
them. Electrically inactive devices do not have their own power source but
operate from
the power generated by the read device. This gives them essentially unlimited
life,
however, they do suffer from short read range, making it more difficult to
detect a victim
or the attacker with such device on them.
Fig. 56 shows front view of device 950 that has body 952 combining a tool for
obtaining and retaining skin, bone, tissue, hair or body fluids 964 with power
supply 957,
power switch 954, insulator 956, drive electronics 958, light alert 960 and an
audio
source 962. Removal of insulator 956 causes the power switch to close contact
and
connect power supply 958 to electronics 958 that control light source 960 and
audio
source 962, thus calling attention to the victim and the attacker. Of course,
the device 952
may be employed of itself without the audio and light sources.
Fig. 57 is the top view of device 952 of rod or tubular shape 963 and showing
the
sections 966 for storing removed skin, bone, tissue, hair or body fluid
samples and audio
alert device 962. The samples are removed as a result of the motion of device
952
between the victim and the attacker.
Fig. 57B shows the detail of section 965 employed to remove the samples. The
sharp points 967 penetrate into the skin and remove samples thereof and direct
them into
the section 966. The retained samples are then used to help identify the
attacker and the
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Fig. 58 is a device 970 that employees a holder 972 populated by at least one
device 952. Removal of device 952 from projection 974 allows the switch 954 to
close
and connect power supply 957 to electronics 958 that control light source 960
and audio
source 962, thus calling attention to the victim and the attacker.
An attacker may also be deterred, captured or identified by applying a layer
of
adhesive to a vessel containing evidence material, the adhesive being stronger
than the
breaking strength of the vessel. Pulling on the vessel causes the vessel to
break and
release the evidence material upon the victim and the attacker.
Alternatively, vessel containing evidence material may be attached to a person
by
a connector that is stronger that the breaking strength of the device. Attempt
to remove
the device would cause it to break and spread evidence material on the victim
and the
attacker.
In another approach, several vessels may be connected by a materials stronger
than the breaking strength of the device and placed on a person. Pulling onto
the
connecting material would break at least one vessel and spread the evidence
material onto
the attacker and the victim.
Although the present invention has been described in considerable detail,
other
variations are possible. Therefore, the spirit and the scope of the claims
should not be
limited to the description of the version contained herein.
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