ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 19 -- United States Patent no. 12,332,029, issued on June 17.
"Wearable personal defense device" was invented by Kristi Elise Bowersock (Newark, Ohio).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The present invention provides a personal defense device that is suitable for use by untrained and/or handicapped individuals when attacked. The device may be used by law enforcement personnel with a reduced chance of accidental discharge of a firearm. A strap is provided that fits around the wrist or another limb of the wearer. A controller is mounted to the main body along with an actuator and a pressurized gas reservoir. A housing is mounted to the main body to protect the components and ma...