Patent ID: 8721459
Filing Date: 2014-05-13
Classification: F41B

Abstract:
1. A multi-stage push button release police baton comprising, in combination: (a) a stationary tubular baton handle section; (b) a moveable tubular baton middle section configured to telescopingly reciprocate within the handle section, having a first clutch locking groove; (c) a first clutch locking mechanism comprising two opposing identical clutch locking pieces with alignment holes located therein; (d) a moveable tubular baton end section configured to telescopingly reciprocate within the middle section, having a second clutch locking groove; (e) a second clutch locking mechanism comprising two opposing identical clutch locking pieces with alignment holes located therein, wherein the second clutch mechanism is of smaller size than the first clutch locking mechanism; (f) a clutch release rod with a smooth surface positioned axially in the handle section; wherein when the baton sections are in an extended condition, one end of the clutch release rod is spaced from the first clutch mechanism such that the clutch release rod is free of engagement with the first clutch mechanism and the second clutch mechanism, and the clutch locking pieces are biased outwardly into the clutch locking grooves such that the alignment holes are axially offset; wherein the clutch release rod is attached to an end cap member with a release button located on the outside of the end cap member; and wherein the release button can be depressed forcing the release rod into the axially offset alignment holes in the clutch locking pieces drawing the alignment holes toward axial alignment and pulling the clutch locking pieces from the clutch locking grooves in each baton section, thereby releasing the clutch locking mechanisms.