US Patent:
20120060812, Mar 15, 2012
Inventors:
Leonard Jon Bettendorf - Gilbert AZ, US
Lynn Marie Bettendorf - Mesa AZ, US
International Classification:
F41B 11/06
Abstract:
This invention relates to a device that ejects upon triggering, a vehicle tire deflation means such as the popular product STOP-STICK or any projectile method means. For instance, STOP-STICK tire-deflation devices are individually engineered and constructed to respond to the specific needs of law enforcement in stopping a moving vehicle or preventing movement of a stationary vehicle.The present invention utilizes a novel gas discharge system to launch and propel a STOP-STICK or equivalent device; or a plurality of STOP-STICKS or equivalent devices to be ejected by a law enforcement vehicle in pursuit of a criminal suspect vehicle in motion or in a stationary position. Any law enforcement officer can use the device in different ways without exiting their police vehicle. Further, said present invention can be used to eject any projectile that is fitted to the present invention's inherent qualifications.