Patent ID: 8861169
Filing Date: 2014-10-14
Classification: A01K,A01M,F41B

Abstract:
1. A self-protection device for use against an offending animal, comprising: a substantially hollow outer shaft having a proximal end and distal end; a control handle interconnected to the proximal end of the outer shaft, the control handle having a controller, a lower inner shaft slideably engaged axially with the distal end of the outer shaft; and a deterrent structure connected to the lower inner shaft and having a plurality of arms and linkages; wherein the controller has a first switch to activate the deterrent structure in at least one of two deterrent structure states including an electrified state and an unelectrified state, the lower inner shaft extending distally from the outer shaft upon activating the deterrent structure, and the arms expanding radially from the lower inner shaft upon activating the deterrent structure.