Patent Document

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
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       STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT 
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       BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0003]    Field of the Invention 
         [0004]    This invention relates to the field of devices used for breaching and entering a structure, more specifically to a collapsible flash bang pole. 
         [0005]    Background of the Invention 
         [0006]    Specially trained military and police units are used to breach and enter a structure in order to capture and subdue individuals. These units may often use specialty devices, such as flash bangs, before breaching and entering a structure. A flash bang, or other similar device, may be used to confuse, disorient, or blind the individuals trying to keep military or police units from entering the structure. Flash bangs are the non-lethal device of choice to confuse, disorient, and blind individuals inside a structure. However, the flash bang may ignite gases to create a large noise and bright light. At close range, the flash bang may cause unintentional collateral damage, such as injury or death to individuals. To minimize collateral damage, a device is needed that can control the use of a flash bang, or other similar breaching and clearing devices, to prevent collateral damage. 
         [0007]    A platform that can control the placement of flash bang is needed that can enter a structure without placing the operator in a hazardous situation. Further, the flash bang, or other device, needs to be positioned by the platform. Once placed, the platform may be able to detonate the flash bang, or operate another device, in order to confuse, disorient, and blind the occupants of the structure. 
         [0008]    Consequently, there is a need for a platform to use and operate a flash bang, or similar device, in a structure. Additional needs include a method of using the platform to prevent collateral damage. 
       BRIEF SUMMARY OF SOME OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
       [0009]    These and other needs in the art are addressed in an embodiment of a collapsible flash bang pole which may comprise a lower support bar and a middle support bar, wherein the middle support bar may connect to the lower support bar by a joint. An upper support bar may connect to the middle support bar by a second joint and an external attachment may connect to the upper support bar by a pin. The collapsible flash bang pole may further comprise a support handle, wherein the support handle connects to the lower support bar and a swivel handle, wherein the swivel handle connects to an end of the lower support bar. A cord may additionally traverse the length of collapsible flash bang pole. 
         [0010]    A method for deploying a collapsible flash bang pole may comprise attaching a device to an external attachment, inserting the external attachment into an upper support bar, rotating a middle support bar in relation to a lower support bar about a joint, and rotating an upper support bar in relation to the middle support bar about a second joint. The method may further comprise pushing the collapsible flash bang pole through a structure, wherein a glass shield breaks a portion of the structure, pulling the collapsible flash bang pole back through the window to remove a portion of the structure, and pulling a cord connected to a ring on an operator selected device, wherein the ring may deploy the operator selected device. 
         [0011]    The foregoing has outlined rather broadly the features and technical advantages of the present invention in order that the detailed description of the invention that follows may be better understood. Additional features and advantages of the invention will be described hereinafter that form the subject of the claims of the invention. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the conception and the specific embodiments disclosed may be readily utilized as a basis for modifying or designing other embodiments for carrying out the same purposes of the present invention. It should also be realized by those skilled in the art that such equivalent embodiments do not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the appended claims. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0012]    For a detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the invention, reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings in which: 
           [0013]      FIG. 1  illustrates a perspective view of an embodiment of a collapsible flash bang pole in a collapsed position; 
           [0014]      FIG. 2  illustrates a side view of an embodiment of a collapsible flash bang pole in a collapsed position; 
           [0015]      FIG. 3  illustrates a perspective view of an embodiment of an external attachment; 
           [0016]      FIG. 4  illustrates a side view of a joint formed by a lower support bar and middle support bar; 
           [0017]      FIG. 5  illustrates a side view of a joint formed by a middle support bar and upper support bar; 
           [0018]      FIG. 6  illustrates a side view of an embodiment of a collapsible flash bang pole in a partial deployed position; 
           [0019]      FIG. 7  illustrates a side view of an embodiment of a collapsible flash bang pole in a fully deployed position; 
           [0020]      FIG. 8  illustrates a side view of an embodiment of a collapsible flash bang pole in a partial deployed potion; and 
           [0021]      FIG. 9  illustrates a perspective view of lower support bar and swivel handle. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
       [0022]      FIGS. 1 and 2  illustrate an embodiment of collapsible flash bang pole  1  in a collapsed position. Collapsible flash bang pole  1  may comprise of a lower support bar  5 , a middle support bar  10 , an upper support bar  15 , an external attachment  20 , a swivel handle  30 , and support handle  35 . As illustrated in  FIG. 1 , lower support bar  5 , middle support bar  10 , and upper support bar  15  may comprise a tubular structure. In other embodiments, lower support bar  5 , middle support bar  10 , and upper support bar  15  may be any suitable shape which may include, but is not limited to, circular, square, triangular, polyhedral, or any combination thereof. Furthermore, support bar  5 , middle support bar  10 , and upper support bar  15  may have a hollow interior and/or be solid. Lower support bar  5 , middle support bar  10 , and upper support bar  15  may all be the same length and/or be of different varying lengths. As illustrated in  FIGS. 1 and 2 , lower support bar  5  may be longer than middle support bar  10  and upper support bar  15 . Suitable lengths for each individual support bar  5 , middle support bar  10 , and upper support bar  15  may be between about one foot and about fifteen feet, about five feet and ten feet, about six feet and about twelve feet, and/or about eight feet and ten feet. Specifically, each individual support bar  5 , middle support bar  10 , and upper support bar  15  may be about five feet, about six feet, about seven feet, about eight feet, about nine feet, about ten feet, about eleven feet, about twelve feet, about thirteen feet, about fourteen feet, or about fifteen feet. Lower support bar  5 , middle support bar  10 , and upper support bar  15  may further comprise any suitable material to prevent collapsible flash bang pole  1  from breaking apart in a deployed position. Suitable materials may be, but are not limited to, steel, steel alloys, stainless steel, plastic, metal, carbon steel, or any combination thereof. In embodiments, the length of collapsible flash bang pole  1  may allow an operator to safely deploy device  105 , discussed below, while remaining concealed. An operator may use a swivel handle  30  and support handle  35  to maneuver, support, and/or deploy collapsible flash bang pole  1 . 
         [0023]    Swivel handle  30  may be disposed on lower support bar  5 . In embodiments, swivel handle  30  may attach to lower support bar  5  by any suitable means. Suitable means may be, but are not limited to, a weld, bearings, nuts and bolts, screws, snap rings, and/or any combination thereof. In embodiments, swivel handle  30  may be tubular and/or any suitable shape which may allow an operator to firmly grasp swivel handle  30  and control collapsible flash bang pole  1 . Suitable shapes may be, but are not limited to, circular square, triangular, polyhedral, or any combination thereof. Swivel handle  30  may be made of any suitable material. Suitable material may comprise, but is not limited to, steel, steel alloys, stainless steel, plastic, metal, carbon steel, or any combination thereof. Furthermore, swivel handle  30  may have a hollow interior and/or solid interior. In embodiments, swivel handle  30  may have a diameter from about half an inch to about five inches. The edges of swivel handle  30  may be of any suitable length. Suitable length, may include, but are not limited to, about four inches to about twelve inches, about eight inches to about ten inches, about nine inches to about twelve inches, and/or about four inches to about six inches. Further, indents, not illustrated, may be disposed along swivel handle  30  at any suitable location, which may allow for the operator to rest individual fingers within the indents. A suitable location may be the interior edge, the outer edge, and/or the sides of swivel handle  30 . This may allow for an operator to better grasp swivel handle  30  and control collapsible flash bang pole  1 . Swivel handle  30  may attach along lower support bar  5  along any area. As illustrated in  FIG. 1 , swivel handle  30  may attach to the external surface of lower support bar  5  at two locations. Specifically, about an end of lower support bar  5  or between the ends of lower support bar  5 . The attachment locations may be on opposing walls of lower support bar  5 . Swivel handle  30  may attach to any set of opposing walls of lower support bar  5 . In alternate embodiments, swivel handle  30  may pass through the exterior walls of lower support bar  5  and attach to an interior structure, not shown, or itself within lower support bar  5 . Swivel handle  30  may rotate about the attachment axis, positioning swivel handle  30  at any location the operator may desire. Swivel handle  30  may lock into a desired position by any suitable means. Suitable means for locking are known to a person of ordinary skill in the art. The length of collapsible flash band pole  1  may make collapsible flash bang pole unwieldy with swivel handle  30 . Additional support handle  25  may allow an operator to exert greater control over collapsible flash bang pole  1 . 
         [0024]    As illustrated in  FIGS. 1 and 2 , support handle  35  may be of any suitable shape. A suitable shape may be, but is not limited to, circular, triangular, polyhedral, or any combination thereof. Support handle  35  may have a hollow interior or a solid interior. In embodiments, support handle  35  may have a diameter of about half an inch to about five inches, about one inch to about three inches, about two inches to about four inches, and/or about one inch to about three inches. Support handle  35  may be made of any suitable material. Suitable material may comprise, but is not limited to, steel, steel alloys, stainless steel, plastic, metal, carbon steel, or any combination thereof In embodiments, support handle  35  may comprise a circular structure, which may encircle lower support bar  5 . This may allow an operator to grip support handle  35  in any deployment orientation of collapsible flash bang pole one. Each side of support handle  35  may be any suitable length. A suitable length may include, but is not limited to, about two inches to about twelve inches, about four inches to about ten inches, about six inches to about eight inches, and/or about six inches to about twelve inches. Specifically, the length may be about four inches, about six inches, about eight inches, or about ten inches. Support handle  35  may attach to lower support bar  5  through at least one support bracket  36 . 
         [0025]    Support bracket  36 , as illustrated in  FIGS. 1 and 2 , may attach to support handle  35  to lower support bar  5 . Support bracket  36  may attach to support handle  35  by any suitable means. Suitable means of attachment may be, but are not limited to, casting, weld. nuts and bolts, screws, or any combination thereof. In embodiments, support brackets  36  may be a similar shape. material, and length of support handle  35 . Additionally, support bracket  36  may be hollow or solid. As illustrated in  FIGS. 1 and 2 , support brackets  36  may attach to the external surface of lower support bar  5  at two locations. Specifically, about an end of lower support bar  5  and/or between the ends of lower support bar  5 . The attachment locations may be on opposing walls of lower support bar  5  or along the same wall of lower support bar  5 . Support bracket  36  may attach to any set of opposing walls of lower support bar  5 . In alternate embodiments, support brackets  36  may pass through the exterior walls of lower support bar  5  and attach to an interior structure, not shown, and/or itself within lower support bar  5 . This may allow support handle  35  to rotate about the attachment axis and/or the support bracket  36 , which may position support handle  35  at any location the operator may desire. Support handle  35  may lock into a desired position by any suitable means. Suitable means for locking are known to a person of ordinary skill in the art. Support bracket  36  may attach to lower support bar  5  by any suitable means. Suitable means of attachment may be, but are not limited to, casting, weld, nuts and bolts, screws, or any combination thereof. In embodiments, an operator may grip support bracket  36 , which may allow an operator to orient flash bang pole  1  when deployed. Additionally, the rotational movement of support handle  35  may be limited by vertical stop  37 . 
         [0026]    As illustrated in  FIGS. 1 and 2 , vertical stop  37  may extend away from lower support bar  5 . In embodiments, vertical stop  37  may be disposed along the external wall of lower support bar  5 . Specifically, about an end of lower support bar  5  and/or between support bracket  26  and an end of lower support bar  5 . In embodiments, vertical stop  37  may be any suitable shape. A suitable shape may be, but is not limited to, circular, oval, triangular, square, rectangular, polyhedral, and/or any combination thereof. Additionally, vertical stop  37  may be any suitable length. A suitable length may be, but is not limited to, about half an inch to about six inches, about two inches to about four inches, or about three inches to about six inches. Specifically, about an inch, about two inches, about three inches, about four inches, about five inches, or about six inches. Additionally, vertical stop  37  may attach to lower support bar  5  at one end and may be capped at the opposing end. Vertical stop  37  may attach to lower support bar  5  by any suitable means. Suitable means of attachment may be, but are not limited to, casting, weld, nuts and bolts, screws, or any combination thereof. In embodiments, there may be a plurality of vertical stops  37 , which may be disposed on opposite sides of lower support bar  5 . Vertical stop  37  may operate to prevent the rotation of support handle  35  into lower support bar  5 , which may prevent an operator from securely handling support handle  35 . Support handle  35  and swivel handle  30  may orient lower support bar  5 , which may further orient middle support bar  10  and upper support bar  15 . 
         [0027]    In embodiments, as illustrated in  FIG. 4 , joint  45  may allow lower support bar  5  and middle support bar  10  to pivot in relation to each other. Joint  45  may comprise lower joint hinge  46  and upper joint hinge  47 . Lower joint hinge  46  may attach to lower support bar  5  on an end of lower support bar  5  opposite of cap  135 , described below. Lower joint hinge  46  may be made of any suitable material. Suitable material may be, but is not limited to, steel, steel alloys, stainless steel, plastic, metal, carbon steel, or any combination thereof Additionally, lower joint hinge  46  may be of any suitable shape. A suitable shape may be, but is not limited to, circular, triangular, rectangular, square, polyhedral, or any combination thereof. Lower support bar  5  may attach to lower joint hinge  46  by any suitable means. Suitable means may be, but are not limited to, casting, weld, nuts and bolts, screws, pressure fitting, and/or any combination thereof In embodiments, lower joint hinge  46  may further comprise at least two arms  48  and at least two pin cut outs  49 . Arms  48  may comprise the same material and shape of lower joint hinge  46 . Additionally, arms  48  may be D-rings which may be angled at any suitable angle in relation to lower joint hinge  46 . A suitable angle may be, but is not limited to, about ten degrees to about forty-five degrees, about twenty degrees to about thirty degrees, or about thirty degrees to about forty-five degrees. Specifically, about thirty degrees or about forty-five degrees. Arms  48  may attach to lower joint hinge  46  by any suitable means. Suitable means may be, but are not limited to, casting, weld, nuts and bolts, screws, pressure fitting, and/or any combination thereof. In embodiments, lower joint hinge  46  may attach to upper support hinge  47  through a pin  65 . 
         [0028]    Pin  65  may be a roller pin, clevis pin, cotter pin, spring pin, or the like. As illustrated in  FIG. 4 , pin  65  may pass through arms  48  and arms  70 . In embodiments, arms  70  may comprise the same material, shape, and structure of arms  48 . Without limitation, arms  70  may be D-rings which may be angled at any suitable angle in relation to upper joint hinge  47 . Arms  70  may further comprise pin cut outs  71 . Pin cut outs  49  may align with pin cut outs  71 , which may allow for pin  65  to slide through arms  48  and arms  70 . Pin  65  may attach upper joint hinge  47  to lower joint hinge  46 . Additionally, pin  65  may allow joint  45  to rotate about the axis of pin  65 . In embodiments, arms  70  may attach to upper joint hinge  47  by any suitable means. Suitable means may be, but are not limited to casting, weld, nuts and bolts, screws, pressure fitting, and/or any combination thereof. Additionally, upper joint hinge  47  may attach to middle support bar  10  by any suitable means. Suitable means may be, but are not limited to, casting, weld, nuts and bolts, screws, pressure fitting, and/or any combination thereof. Upper joint hinge  47  may attach middle support bar  10 , which may allow for middle support bar  10  to rotate about the axis of pin  65 . 
         [0029]    As illustrated in  FIG. 4 , upper joint hinge  47  may connect to elbow  50 , which may connect upper joint hinge  47  to middle support bar  10 . In embodiments, elbow  50  may comprise any suitable angle. A suitable angle may be, but is not limited to, about ten degrees to about ninety degrees, about twenty degrees to about eighty degrees, about thirty degrees to about seventy degrees, about forty-five degrees to about sixty degrees, or about fifty degrees to about ninety digress. Specifically, about thirty degrees, about forty-five degrees, or about ninety degrees. Upper joint hinge  47  may connect to elbow  50  by any suitable means. Suitable means may be, but are not limited to casting, weld, nuts and bolts, screws, pressure fitting, and/or any combination thereof. Referring to  FIGS. 6 and 7 , elbow  50  may allow for collapsible flash bang pole  1  to be oriented in any suitable degree during deployment. This may allow an operator to deploy flash bang pole  1  around corners and/or obstacles, which may afford the operator protection during an operation. In embodiments, the rotation of upper joint hinge  47  and lower joint hinge  46  may allow for upper joint hinge  47  and lower joint hinge  46  to come into contact and lock with each other. 
         [0030]    In embodiments, upper joint hinge  47  and lower joint hinge  46  may connect with each other using a pin (not illustrated), locking cam (not illustrated), and a spring (not illustrated). Without limitation, upper joint hinge  47  and lower joint hinge  46  may rotate in relation to each other. As upper joint hinge  47  and lower joint hinge  46  come in to contact, they may lock with each other using a locking cam. The locking cam may be held in place with a pin, which may prevent upper joint hinge  47  and lower joint hinge  46  from rotating away from each other. In embodiments, a button (not illustrated) may be depressed, which may move the pin from the locking cam. The spring may then be allowed to rotate upper joint hinge  47  and lower joint hinge  46  away from each other. Thus, upper joint hinge  47  and lower joint hinge  46  may rotate into a collapsed position for stowage and/or transportation. 
         [0031]    As illustrated in  FIG. 5 , joint  45 ′ may connect middle support bar  10  and upper support bar  15 . Joint  45 ′ may comprise lower joint hinge  46 ′, upper joint hinge  47 ′, arms  48 ′, pin cut outs  49 ′, pin  65 ′, pin cut outs  71 ′ arms  70 ′, and elbow  50 ′. Each component may comprise the same material, shape, structure, and characteristics as their opposing components in joint  45 . Joint  45 ′ may allow upper support arm  15  to pivot in relation to middle support  10  around pin  65 ′. In embodiments, an end of upper support bar  15  may connect to external attachment  20  at an end opposite joint  45 ′. Upper support bar  15  may provide the structure and support upon which external attachment  20  may be disposed. External attachment  20  may allow for the deployment of a device  105 . 
         [0032]    As illustrated in  FIGS. 1 and 3 , external attachment  20  may attach to upper support bar  15  at an end opposite joint  45 ′. Referring to  FIG. 3 , external attachment  20  may comprise an insert  130 , device  105 , support assembly  100 , glass shield  95 , and clamp assembly  110 . Insert  130  may attach external attachment  20  to upper support bar  15 . As illustrated in  FIG. 3 , insert  130  may slide into the interior of upper support bar  15 . Insert  130  may be made of any suitable material. Suitable material may be, but is not limited to, steel, steel alloys, stainless steel, plastic, metal, carbon steel, or any combination thereof. Furthermore, insert  130  may be hollow or solid. Insert  130  may be any suitable length in which to properly attach external attachment  20  to upper support bar  15 . A suitable length may be, but is not limited to, about one inch to about six inches, about two inches to about four inches, about two inches to about five inches, about one inch to about three inches, and/or about three inches to about five inches. In an embodiment, the suitable length may be about three inches. Additionally, insert  130  may comprise a plurality of pin cut outs  120 , which may attach upper support bar  15  to external attachment  20 . 
         [0033]    Pin cutouts  120 , as illustrated in  FIG. 3 , may be disposed at an end of insert  130  opposite of an end in which support assembly  100  may be disposed. In embodiments, pin cutouts  120  may be located opposite each other on opposing surfaces of insert  130 . Additionally, mirroring pin cut outs  121  may be disposed on the end of upper support bar  15  opposite the end in which joint  45 ′ is disposed.  FIG. 3  illustrates only a single set of pin cut outs  120  and pin cut outs  121 , however it should be understood that there may be several sets of pin cut outs  120  and pin cut outs  121 . In embodiments pin cut outs  120  and pin cut outs  121  may align with each other, which may allow set pin  115  to slide through insert  130  and upper support arm  15 , which may prevent movement of insert  130 . Set pin  115  may comprise a clevis pin, a cotter pin, a spring pin, a split pins, and/or the like. In embodiments, there may be an equal number of pin cut outs  120 , pin cut outs  121 , and set pins  115 . Set pins  115  disposed within pin cutouts  120  and pin cut outs  121  may secure external attachment  20  to upper support arm  15 , which may prevent external attachment  20  from dislodging and/or falling out of collapsible flash bang pole  1  during operation. 
         [0034]    As illustrated in  FIG. 3 , support assembly  100  may attach to and end of insert  130  opposite of an end in which pin cut outs  120  may be disposed. Support assembly  100  may be made of any suitable material in which to properly support glass shield  95 . Suitable material may be, but is not limited to, steel, steel alloys, stainless steel, plastic, metal, carbon steel, or any combination thereof. Support assembly  100  may further be of any suitable shape in order to support glass shield  95 . A suitable shape may be circular, triangular, square, rectangular, polyhedral, or any combination thereof. Support assembly  100  may be of any suitable thickness to resist any force applied upon it by glass shield  95 . Suitable thickness may be about one centimeter to about one hundred centimeters, about twenty centimeters to about eighty centimeters, about thirty centimeters to about seventy centimeters, about forty centimeters to about sixty centimeters, and/or about fifty centimeters to about seventy five centimeters. Furthermore, support assembly  100  may attach to glass shield  95  by any suitable means. Suitable means may be, but are not limited to, casting, weld, nuts and bolts, screws, or any combination thereof. In embodiments, support assembly  100  may provide a structure upon which glass shield  95  may be disposed. Support assembly  100  may connect glass shield  95  with insert  130 . 
         [0035]    Glass shield  95 , as illustrated in  FIG. 3 , may be used to shield an operator selected device  105  from glass and/or any other structure that an operator may break and/or move aside with glass shield  95 , which may allow operator selected device  105  to be properly positioned. In embodiments, glass shield  95  may be made of any suitable material. Suitable material may be, but is not limited to, steel, steel alloys, stainless steel, plastic, metal, carbon steel, or any combination thereof. Glass shield  95  may be of any suitable thickness, which may prevent the deformation of the glass shield  95  by external forces. Suitable thickness may be about one centimeter to about one hundred centimeters, about twenty centimeters to about eighty centimeters, about thirty centimeters to about seventy centimeters, about forty centimeters to about sixty centimeters, and/or about fifty centimeters to about seventy five centimeters. Additionally, glass shield  95  may be of any suitable shape in which to protect an operator selected device  105  from external material and external forces. A suitable shape may be circular, rectangular, square, polyhedral, triangular, hemispherical, or any combination thereof. As illustrated in  FIG. 3 , glass shield  95  may comprise a base  98  with two wings  99  attached at opposing longitudinal sides of base  98 . In embodiments, base  98  and wings  99  may be longer in length than device  105 . In embodiments, wings  99  may be disposed at any angle to base  98 . In embodiments, both wings  99  are at forty-five degrees in relation to base  98 . In alternative embodiments, wings  99  may be between about twenty degrees to about ninety degrees, about thirty degrees to about eighty degrees, about forty degrees to about seventy degrees, and/or about fifty degrees to about sixty degrees in relation to base  98 . In embodiments, glass shield  95  may have at least two wings  99  of any suitable shape to help protect the operator selected device  105 . Suitable shapes may be, but are not limited to, circular, rectangular, square, polyhedral, triangular, hemispherical, or any combination thereof. Wings  99  may be attached to base  98  by any suitable means. Suitable attachment means may be, but are not limited to, by hinges, casting, weld, nuts and bolts, screws, or any combination thereof. In embodiments, glass shield  95  may provide a structure upon which glass spikes  96  may be disposed. 
         [0036]    As illustrated in  FIG. 3 , a plurality of glass spikes  96  may be disposed on base  98  and/or wings  99 . In embodiments, glass spikes  96  may be facing away from the operator selected device  105 . Glass spikes  96  may be made of any suitable material for breaking glass and puncturing material. Suitable material may be, but is not limited to, steel, steel alloys, stainless steel, plastic, metal, carbon steel, or any combination thereof. Glass spikes  96  may be positioned in equal distance from other glass spikes  96 , at or about the center of glass shield  95 , and/or about the edges of glass shield  95 . In embodiments, glass spikes  96  may weaken glass and/or other material, which may allow for glass shield  95  to be disposed within an area. Weaken may include cracking, fracturing, chipping, and rupturing of the glass. As illustrated in  FIG. 3 , glass shield  95  may further comprise cut outs  97  within wings  99  and base  98 . In embodiments, there are a plurality of cut outs  97 . Cut outs  97  may be of any suitable shape to allow for the effects of device  105  to be transmitted through glass shield  95 . Suitable shapes may be, but are not limited to, triangular, circular, oval, square, rectangular, polyhedral, and/or any combination thereof. In embodiments, cut outs  97  may be dispose about an edge, about the center, and/or between the center and edge of base  98  and wings  99 . Additionally, cut outs  97  may reduce the weight of glass shield  95 , which may make collapsible flash bang pole  1  easier to operate. 
         [0037]    Glass shield  95 , as illustrated in  FIG. 3 , may further provide a structure for clamp assembly  110  to be disposed. Clamp assembly  110  may attach to glass shield  95  by any suitable means. Suitable means may be, but are not limited to, fasteners, nuts and bolts, screws, adhesive, weld, and/or forming. In embodiments, clamp assembly  110  may comprise any suitable material. Suitable material may be, but is not limited to, metal, plastic, stainless steel, and/or any combination thereof. Additionally, clamp assembly  110  may be disposed at any suitable location on glass shield  95 . For examples, clamp assembly  110  may be disposed about an edge, about the center, and/or between the edges of base  98  and/or wings  99 . In embodiments, clamp assembly  110  may further comprise a base  111 , extensions  112 , and knob  113 . 
         [0038]    In embodiments, base  111  may be a structure upon which extensions  112  and knob  113  may be disposed. As illustrated in  FIG. 3 , extensions  112  may be the length of base  111  and may be moveable in any direction along the face of base  111 . Without limitation, extensions  112  may be any suitable shape. A suitable shape may be, but is not limited to, a curved extension, a “C-Channel”, and/or any combination thereof. Device  105 , described below, may be disposed between one or more extensions  112 . Extensions  112  may apply force to device  105  in any direction, which may hold device  105  in place. Knob  113  may be used to move extensions  112  along the face of base  111 , which may exert force upon device  105 . In embodiments, knob  113  may be attached to an actuation screw (not illustrated) which may further be attached to at least one extension  112 . Without limitation, knob  113  may be turned to move extensions  112  toward and/or away from each other. This may allow an operator to utilized extensions  112  to clasp and/or release device  105 . This may allow device  105  to operate properly within collapsible flash bang pole  1  and/or be removed from collapsible flash bang pole  1  after use. 
         [0039]    Device  105  may be any device used to create loud noises, electricity, obnoxious smells, chemicals, explosions, lights, smoke, flashes, and/or any combination thereof Device  105  may be any suitable shape. A suitable shape may be circular, oval, square, triangular, polyhedral, and/or any combination thereof. In embodiments, device  105  may be a flash bang, smoke grenade, stun grenade, and/or any similar device. Device  105  may allow an operator to clear and/or enter an area and/or structure previously occupied by a threatening target. 
         [0040]    Cord  26 , illustrated in  FIGS. 1-8 , may attach to ring  75  on device  105  and traverse the length of collapsible flash bang pole  1 . Referring to  FIG. 3 , cord  26  may extend in any direction away from device  105  along collapsible flashbang pole  1 . In embodiments, cord  26  may travel from ring  75  through bracket cable guard  80 . Bracket guard  80  may comprise a “LI” shaped structure. In embodiments, bracket guard  80  may be any suitable shape. A suitable shape may be, but is not limited to, square, rectangular, circular, oval, polyhedral, and/or any combination thereof. In embodiments, bracket guard  80  may be disposed about any edge of upper support bar  15 . Additionally, bracket guard  80  may be disposed about an end of upper support bar  15  opposite of joint  45  and closest to glass shield  95 . Bracket guard  80  may comprise notch  81 , in which cord  26  may be disposed. Notch  81  may secure and prevent cord  26  from moving during operation and may keep tension within cord  26 . Additionally, bracket guard  80  may prevent debris and material from coming into contact with cord  26 . In embodiments, notch  81  may be disposed at any suitable location within bracket guard  80 . A suitable location may be about any edge of bracket guard  80  and/or between any edges of bracket guard  80 . Additionally, cut outs  82  may be disposed within bracket guard  80 . Cut outs  80  may be any suitable shape. A suitable shape may be, but is not limited to, circular, oval, triangular, square, rectangular, polyhedral, and/or any combination thereof. Cut outs  80  may be disposed about the center of bracket guard  80 . In embodiments there may be a plurality of cut outs  80 , which may decrease the weight of bracket guard  80 . This may prevent collapsible flash bang pole  1  from becoming top heavy. 
         [0041]    Referring to  FIG. 1 , cord  26  may traverse collapsible flash bang pole  1  from bracket guard  80  by entering upper support bar  15  through slot  60 . Slot  60  may be an opening in upper support bar  15  and may be located about an end of upper support bar  15 . In embodiments, after entering upper support bar  15 , cord  26  may traverse through the interior of upper support bar  15  and exit upper support bar  15  at a slot  60  disposed at the opposite end of upper support bar  15 . As shown in  FIG. 2 , cord  26  may move from upper support bar  15  to middle support bar  10  through slot  60  disposed about an end of middle support bar  10 . Cord  26  may traverse the length of middle support bar  10  and exit middle support bar  10  at slot  60  at the opposite end of middle support bar  10 . In embodiments, cord  60  may exit middle support bar  10  and move to lower support bar  5  through slot  60  disposed about an end of lower support bar  5 . Cord  26  may exit through the opposite end of lower support bar  5  at cap  135 . 
         [0042]    As illustrated in  FIG. 9 , cap  135  may be disposed at an end of lower support bar  5 , opposite of joint  45 . Cap  135  may be made of any suitable material, which may include but is not limited to, steel, steel alloys, stainless steel, plastic, metal, carbon steel, or any combination thereof. Cap  135  may be of any suitable shape in which to enclose an end of lower support bar  5 . Suitable shapes may be, but are not limited to, circular, triangular, square, rectangular, polyhedral, or any combination thereof. In embodiments, cap  135  may attach to an end of lower support bar  5  by any suitable means. Suitable means may be, but are not limited to casting, weld, nuts and bolts, screws, or any combination thereof. Additionally, cap  135  may comprise a ledge  136 . Ledge  136  may attach to cap  135  by any suitable means. Suitable means may be, but are not limited to, adhesive, weld, forming, and/or any combination thereof. Ledge  136  may be disposed within lower support bar  5  and may provide a structure in which screws  137  may attach. In embodiments, screws  137  may traverse the outer wall of lower support bar  5  and penetrate ledge  136 . There may be a plurality of screws  137  which may be disposed at any location suitable to hold ledge  136  in place. Specifically, screws  137  may be disposed about an end of lower support bar  5 . Screws  137  may secure ledge  136 , and thus cap  135  in place. In embodiments, cord  26  may exit through cord penetration  126 . Cord penetration  126  may be disposed about the center and/or about an edge of cap  135 . Additionally, cord penetration  126  may be any suitable shape, a suitable shape may be, but is not limited to, circular, oval, square, rectangular, triangular, square, polyhedral, and/or any combination thereof. In embodiments, cord  26  may exit and remain outside cord penetration  126 . In embodiments, cord  26  may be secured to lower support bar  5  by any suitable means. Cord  26  may be pulled in any direction away from cord penetration  126 , which may in turn activate device  105 . 
         [0043]    In an embodiments, a device  105 , chosen by the operator, may be disposed within clamp assembly  110 . The operator may disposed device  105  between extensions  112 . Knob  113  may then be rotated to move extensions  112  toward device  105 . Extensions  112  may come into contact and apply pressure to device  105  through extensions  112 . This may clasp and hold device  105  in place, read for use. Once device  105  is secured, cord  26  may be attached to ring  75 , and/or any other appropriate arming mechanism, disposed on device  105 . Cord  26  may then be disposed through collapsible flashbang pole  1  through the interior of upper support bar  15 , the interior of middle support bar  10 , and the interior of lower support bar  5 , as described above. Cord  26  may then be pulled out of lower support bar  5 , traversing through cap  135 , on lower support bar  5 , and disposed within an area around swivel handle  30 . The collapsible flash bang pole  1  may be kept in a collapsed state by an operator until ready for use. 
         [0044]    When the operator approaches a structure, in which a military and/or police unit may breach and clear, the operator may first choose the appropriate site in which to deploy the collapsible flash bang pole  1 . After a suitable site to deploy device  105  is determined, the operator may then deploy collapsible flash bang pole  1  into an appropriate position in which to maneuver device  105  into the selected site.  FIGS. 6, 7, and 8  illustrate collapsible flash bang pole  1  in a deployed state.  FIG. 6  illustrates upper support bar  15  deployed with middle support bar  10  and lower support bar  5  in a collapsed position.  FIG. 7  illustrates the collapsible flash bang pole  1  in a fully deployed state.  FIG. 8  illustrates lower support bar  5  and middle support bar  10  in a deployed state with upper support bar  15  in a collapsed position. The operator may rotation middle support bar  10  around pin  65  of joint  45 , which may allow lower joint hinge  46  and upper joint hinge  47  to contact each other. Upon making contact, lower joint hinge  46  and upper joint hinge  47  may lock by using a locking cam (not illustrated) and a pin (not illustrated). The pin may hold the locking cam in place, which may prevent lower joint hinge  46  from rotating away from upper joint hinge  47  unintentionally. Additionally, a button (not illustrated) may be depressed which may release the pin from the locking cam. Removal of the pin may allow a spring (not illustrated) to apply pressure to lower joint hinge  46  and upper joint hinge  47 , which may rotate lower joint hinge  46  away from upper joint hinge  47  into a collapsed position for stowage and/or transportation. This process may be repeated for deploying upper support bar  15 . In embodiments, upper support bar  15  may rotate about hinge  45 ′ disposed between middle support bar  10  and upper support bar  15 . Pin  65 ′ may allow for upper support bar  15  to rotate in relation to middle support bar  10  about the axis of pin  65 ′. It should be further noted that the operator may choose to rotate only the middle support bar  10  or rotate upper support bar  15  before deploying collapsible flash bang pole  1  and operating device  105 . 
         [0045]    The operator may then grasp support handle  35  to move collapsible flash bang pole  1  into position. Furthermore, the operator may rotate swivel handle  30  into a desired position and secure swivel handle  30 . Swivel handle  30  may be positioned in a chosen position, which may allow the operator to grasp swivel handle  30  in any manner the operator may find helpful in facilitating the deployment of collapsible flash bang pole  1 . Additionally, an operator may rotate support handle  35  into a desired position and secure support handle  35  in place. Support handle  35  may be positioned in a chosen positon in which to allow the operator to grasp support handle  35  in any manner the operator may find helpful in facilitating the deployment of collapsible flash bang pole  1 . This may allow an operator to position the collapsible flash bang pole  1  in a chosen location for deployment of device  105 . 
         [0046]    After the operator has deployed collapsible flash bang pole  1 , the operator may then position external attachment  20 , with device  105 , into the chosen area for deployment of device  105 . In order to place device  105  into the operator desired position, the operator may have to place external attachment  20  into a structure. Placing external attachment  20  into a structure may use external attachment  20  to break through glass and/or other solid material. The operator may push external attachment  20  through glass and/or other material. Glass spikes  96  may facilitate the breaking of glass and/or other solid structure as external attachment  20  may be pushed through the glass and/or solid material by the operator. Glass shield  95  may prevent the glass and/or solid material from interfering, breaking, and/or destroying device  105  placed behind glass shield  95 . By pulling collapsible flash bang pole  1  backward, collapsible flash bang pole  1  may be used to catch excess material and remove excess material with wings  99 . The process of moving the glass shield forward and backward may be repeated as many times as may be desired to remove all the glass and/or solid material that may be preventing the operator from positioning device  105  in the desired position. 
         [0047]    After the operator has removed all the glass and/or solid material that may hinder the implementation of device  105 , the operator may then deploy device  105  in a desired area. The operator may pull cord  26  disposed about an area of cap  135 . Attached to ring  75 , pulling cord  26  may remove ring  75  from device  105 . With ring  75  removed, device  105  may arm itself and deploy according to specifications related to device  105  (i.e., explode, setting off the flash). After deployment of device  105 , the operator may then remove collapsible flash bang pole  1  from the targeted area. Collapsible flash bang pole  1  may then be rearmed with an additional device  105  and deployed again, or collapsed for storage and future use. 
         [0048]    Although the present invention and its advantages have been described in detail, it should be understood that various changes, substitutions and alterations may be made herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

Technology Category: 2