May 12, 2026

US12624929 - Self-defense devices and related methods

Self-defense devices and related methods are disclosed herein. The self-defense devices are configured to be utilized by a user for protection from an aggressor and include at least one offensive component and at least one of a recording component and a communication component. In some examples, the self-defense devices include more than one offensive component and/or more than one offensive subcomponent. The offensive component may be configured to be selectively actuated to incapacitate the aggressor. The recording component may be configured to selectively record a local environment that is proximate the self-defense device. The communication component may be configured to provide wireless communication between the user and a remote location. The methods include methods of utilizing a self-defense device for protection from an aggressor and include at least one of recording a local environment that is proximate the self-defense device, communicating with a remote location, and incapacitating the aggressor.

Assignee: SAFESTRIKE TECHNOLOGIES LLC
Inventors: Joseph A. Towers, V, Jonathan J. Beagle, Tina L. Towers, Clint A. Walker
Filing date: 2025-07-01

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The patent describes a self-defense device that integrates offensive, recording, and communication components to protect users from aggressors. It features user detection and authentication mechanisms to ensure that the device is used appropriately and effectively.

Claim 1

1 . A self-defense device configured to be utilized by a user for protection from an aggressor, the self-defense device comprising: an offensive component configured to be selectively actuated to incapacitate the aggressor; a recording component configured to selectively record a local environment that is proximate the self-defense device; a communication component configured to provide wireless communication between the user and a remote location; and a user detection component configured to detect that the user is utilizing the self-defense device and automatically to enable the recording component and the communication component responsive to detecting that the user is utilizing the self-defense device; wherein, subsequent to enablement of the recording component and the communication component, the self-defense device is configured to require further authentication of the user prior to permitting actuation of the offensive component. an offensive component configured to be selectively actuated to incapacitate the aggressor; a recording component configured to selectively record a local environment that is proximate the self-defense device; a communication component configured to provide wireless communication between the user and a remote location; and a user detection component configured to detect that the user is utilizing the self-defense device and automatically to enable the recording component and the communication component responsive to detecting that the user is utilizing the self-defense device; wherein, subsequent to enablement of the recording component and the communication component, the self-defense device is configured to require further authentication of the user prior to permitting actuation of the offensive component.

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