U.S. patent application number 11/200493 was filed with the patent office on 2007-02-15 for log purse and/or self-defense weapon.
Invention is credited to Wendy Geneva Pacheco.
Application Number | 20070034625 11/200493 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 37741659 |
Filed Date | 2007-02-15 |
United States Patent
Application |
20070034625 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Pacheco; Wendy Geneva |
February 15, 2007 |
Log purse and/or self-defense weapon
Abstract
A method of producing a log purse and/or personal self-defense
weapon that is made from a natural cylindrical elongated section of
a natural growing tree. The log purse and/or personal self-defense
weapon is non-lethal, legal and obvious to all. It is a wood
receptacle for personal items such as money, credit cards,
identification or any items that one may need to keep readily
available on the person. The natural hard surface of the log purse
and/or personal self-defense weapon allows it to be strong enough
to be used in such a manor as to swing with enormous force through
the air, aiming the purse at the assailant with intention of
striking the assailant to cause a moment of pain and injury as a
distraction to allow the victim time to escape. It is easy to use
and can be carried almost any where a person can go.
Inventors: |
Pacheco; Wendy Geneva;
(Flint, MI) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Mrs. Wendy Pacheco Fallen Branches
2471 W. Maple Ave.
Flint
MI
48507
US
|
Family ID: |
37741659 |
Appl. No.: |
11/200493 |
Filed: |
August 10, 2005 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
220/4.21 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45C 13/08 20130101;
F41B 15/02 20130101; A45C 3/06 20130101; A45C 5/02 20130101; F41B
15/00 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
220/004.21 |
International
Class: |
B65D 6/28 20060101
B65D006/28 |
Claims
1. A method of producing a natural log purse and/or personal
self-defense weapon comprising the steps of; a). providing a
natural cylindrical elongated section of a wood log that is from a
tree; b). cutting the log into several individual smaller log
pieces, each piece to be used as individual stock; c). cutting the
stock either vertically or horizontally to produce two pieces, the
top and the bottom of the purse; d). boring out the inner sections
of the top and the bottom pieces of the purse; e). smoothing the
inner and exterior sections of the top and the bottom pieces of the
purse; f). finish the exterior and interior of the top and bottom
pieces of the purse making them appealing to the touch and the eye;
g). attach the top and bottom pieces together to become one purse
using multiple varieties of hardware and screws; h). attach a
cosmetic mirror to the interior or the exterior using glue to
secure; i). attach strap or handle and necessary hardware to the
log purse using screws;
2. the method of claim 1 wherein an elongated section. of a natural
cylindrical wood log is cut from a section of a natural tree;
3. the method of claim 2 wherein the natural cylindrical wood log
is cut into several smaller individual pieces;
4. the method of claim 3 wherein the natural cylindrical wood
individual log piece is cut vertically or horizontally to produce
two individual pieces essentially the top and the bottom of the log
purse and/or personal self-defense weapon;
5. The method of claim 4 wherein a boring process is used to hollow
the natural cylindrical interior sections of the top and bottom
pieces to produce the receptacle comprising of a hollow top and
bottom piece with desired thickness.
6. The method of claim 4 and 5 wherein the process of smoothing the
interior and exterior of the natural cylindrical pieces of the top
and bottom to desired smoothness using modern woodworking
tools;
7. The method of claim 1 wherein the process of finishing the
interior and exterior of the natural cylindrical sections of the
top and bottom using available finish products that will help to
preserve and make more appealing to the touch and the eye the
natural structures of the log purse and/or personal self/defense
weapon;
8. The method of claim 1 wherein attaching multiple fasteners to
join the top and bottom pieces together as one that allows the top
and bottom pieces of the natural cylindrical log purse and/or
personal self-defense weapon to function to open, close, and to
lock securely.
9. the method of claim 1 wherein a cosmetic mirror is attached with
glue to the interior or exterior of the log purse and/or personal
self/defense weapon.
10. The method of claim 1 wherein a strap or handle is attached to
the log purse and/or personal self-defense weapon to allow it to be
carried either over the shoulder or in the hand.
11. a log purse made from a natural wood log section of a natural
tree that maintains its natural appearance that is a receptacle for
personal items and functions to open, close, and locks
securely.
12. a log purse and/or self-defense weapon that is made as detailed
in claim 1 and claim 11.
13. a log purse and/or self-defense weapon that is made from a
natural wood log section of a birch tree.
14. a log purse and/or self-defense weapon that is made from a
natural wood log section of an apple tree.
15. a log purse and/or self-defense weapon that is made from a
natural wood log section of an oak tree.
16. a log purse and /or self-defense weapon that is made from a
natural wood log section of a maple tree.
17. a log purse and/or self-defense weapon that is made from a
natural wood log section of a cedar tree.
18. a log purse and/or self-defense weapon that is made from a
natural wood log section of an ash tree.
19. a log purse and/or self-defense weapon that is made from a
natural wood log section of a hickory tree.
20. a log purse and/or self-defense weapon that is made from a
natural wood log section of a walnut tree.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to purses or handbags
typically carried by women by hand or by a shoulder strap.
Typically a purse is used as a receptacle that carries ones
personal items, money, identification, credit card and cosmetics
that one may need throughout the day. The present invention also
relates to a hand-held personal self-defense weapon intended to
provide injury and pain to an assailant therefore allowing time for
the victim to escape.
[0002] Typically prior purse inventions have been constructed of
man materials such as fabric, plastic, cardboard, and natural
materials such as woven fiber, leather, and metal. They must be
formed into a desirable shape that functions to open, close and
secure the items inside and strong enough to withstand the everyday
use that a purse is intended for. They must also be appealing and
fashionable to the consumer. Women commonly own a variety of purses
and change them periodically. Uniqueness and function are common
qualities that are looked for in a purse. The natural strength of
the wood purse allows it to be durable. The log purse and/or
self-defense weapon is a recycled log. Recycled materials are
becoming more popular in the production of many items and are
friendly to the environment. The natural shape and beauty of a
natural log is in itself appealing and unique. Minimal alterations
to the natural log are necessary to make it a functioning purse.
The manufacturing of the Log Purse and/or Personal Self-defense
weapon is merely a recycled piece of natural wood that has been
left in its natural form but yet functions as not only one useful
item but as two.
[0003] Prior inventions have been developed for personal
self-defense weapons that use release levers to either release a
sound alarm to alert others of the attack or that release a
hand-held weapon as in a baton or knife blades. During most attacks
the victim stands alone whereas others may not hear the alarm. The
release lever may get stuck not releasing the hidden baton or
knives. The Log Purse and/or Self-defense Weapon are readily
available as it is held in the hand or over the shoulder.
[0004] Victims have limited choices on legal self-defense weapons.
Weapons such as guns, knives, and other sharp objects are presently
banned in many buildings and public areas. A purse is legal to
carry almost anywhere that a person can go. By carrying a log purse
as your purse you can not only store your personnel items, you can
safely and simply use it as a self-contained personal self-defense
weapon that is legal to carry.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] The development of the log purse and/or personal
self-defense weapon is a unique invention. It allows a recycled
natural log to maintain its natural beauty and function in two
useful ways. The first is that of a purse or handbag and the second
is that of a self-defense weapon that is legal to carry. The
material used to make the log purse is not only recycled from
nature but it is a natural material that is grown naturally. It is
naturally strong and naturally beautiful which makes it appealing
and functional to the consumer.
[0006] Women are more frequently attacked than men. The victim is
usually alone and must use whatever means they have available to
escape. The purse and/or self-defense weapon is contained as one
unit therefore making it easy to access and to use. By merely
swinging the log, purse or throwing it at an assailant the victim
can create a moment of distraction to escape. The natural hard
structure of the log purse can cause minor injury and momentarily
extreme pain allowing the victim time to escape. By having the
purse readily available and by using the log purse as a
self-defense weapon by merely throwing it or swinging it at the
assailant, greatly increases the chances of a victim get away.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS
[0007] FIG. 1 Illustrates a horizontal view of an eight-foot
section of a natural log wood cylinder in its natural state that
has been removed from the trunk of a tree;
[0008] FIG. 2 Illustrates a horizontal view of a natural log wood
cylinder that has been cut vertically into several individual
pieces that each is used separately to create the log purse and/or
personal self-defense weapon;
[0009] FIG. 3 illustrates a horizontal view of one individual piece
of the natural log wood cylinder purse and/or personal self defense
weapon;
[0010] FIG. 4A illustrates a vertical view of one individual piece
of the natural log wood cylinder purse and/or personal self defense
weapon with the bark left on;
[0011] FIG. 4B illustrates a vertical view of one individual piece
of the natural log wood cylinder purse and/or self defense weapon
with the bark removed.
[0012] FIG. 5 illustrates a view of the natural log wood cylinder
cut horizontally to create. two pieces, the top and the bottom of
the purse and/or personal self -defense weapon;
[0013] FIG. 6 illustrates a view of the natural log wood cylinder
cut vertically to create two pieces, the top and bottom of the
purse and/or personal self-defense weapon;
[0014] FIG. 7 illustrates-a view of the hollowed out horizontally
cut top arid bottom pieces of the natural. log wood cylinder purse
and /or personal self-defense weapon;
[0015] FIG. 8 illustrates a view of the hollowed out vertically cut
top and bottom pieces of the natural log wood cylinder purse and/or
personal self-defense weapon;
[0016] FIG. 9 illustrates a rear view of the hollowed out,
horizontally cut, top and bottom pieces of the log wood cylinder
purse and/or personal self-defense weapon connected together with
hinges and screws;
[0017] FIG. 10 illustrates a rear view of the hollowed out,
vertically cut, top and bottom pieces of the log wood cylinder
purse and /or personal self-defense weapon connected together with
a hinge and screws;
[0018] FIG. 11 illustrates two frontal views of the horizontally
cut log wood cylinder purse and/or personal self-defense weapon
with two different options of hardware closures, and two different
options of straps;
[0019] FIG. 12 illustrates two frontal views of the vertically cut
log wood cylinder purse and/or personal self-defense weapon with
two different options of hardware closures, and two different
options of straps;
[0020] FIG. 13 illustrates a view of the log purse and/or personal
self-defense weapon in its owner's hands that has been swung at an
assailant and has made contact with the assailant's head.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0021] Referring now to FIG. 1. The following process is used to
come to the conclusion of the log illustrated in FIG. 1. First,
using a chainsaw, cut a dead natural tree and its branches (1) away
from the trunk and from its natural growing environment. Cut into
large logs approximately eight foot long. The natural wood log is
shaped like a cylinder (2) and may or may not have additional
branches(1) that extend in any direction from its base, the log may
or may not have the bark (3) in place.
[0022] Referring now to FIG. 2 The following process is used to
come to the conclusion that is illustrated in FIG. 2 using a
chainsaw or circular saw, cut the 8 foot long wood log into several
individual pieces (4) that may range in length from 4 inches to 14
inches where these cuts have been made will now become the ends (5)
of the log purse. These wood log cylinder pieces will be used as
individuals (4) to make the log purse and protective self-defense
weapon.
[0023] Referring now to FIG. 3 The following process is used to
come to the conclusion that is illustrated in FIG. 3 using one
individual piece (4) of the natural log wood cylinder, a pneumatic
sander is used to smooth the cut ends (5).
[0024] Referring now to FIG. 4 The following process is used to
come to the conclusion that is illustrated in FIG. 4 FIG. 4A
illustrates the wood log cylinder with the bark (6) left on or as
illustrated in FIG. 4B it may have the bark removed (7). If the
bark is to be removed it will be done with a drawknife and a
pneumatic sander.
[0025] Referring now to FIG. 5 the following process is used to
come to the conclusion that is illustrated in FIG. 5 using a band
saw, cut the log wood cylinder Horizontally to create a top (8) and
a bottom (9); and the interior section (10) of the log purse.
[0026] Referring now to FIG. 6 the following process is used to
come to the conclusion that is illustrated in FIG. 6 using a band
saw, cut the log wood cylinder vertically to create a top (8) and a
bottom (9) and the interior section (10) of the log purse.
[0027] Referring now to FIG. 7 the following processes are used to
come to the conclusion that is illustrated in FIG. 7 Attach a
forstner bit to a drill press and secure with the chuck of the
drill press. The size of the forstner bit will depend on the size
of the top (8) and bottom (9) interior sections. Secure the top (8)
or bottom (9) to the drill press so there is no movement and the
interior section (10) is in a upward position. With the drill press
in the on position move the forstner bit up and down and from side
to side to remove the stock from the interior section (10) center
of the log purse and/or personal self-defense weapon. Each top (8)
and bottom (9) piece will be left thick enough to allow the
strength needed to attache the hardware that will be necessary to
make the top and bottom pieces functional with each other. Using a
pneumatic grinder bit called a burr, attached to the compressor
hose, grind the extra stock out of the natural log wood cylinder
top (8) and bottom (9) to smooth the interior sections (10)
surface. Using a pneumatic sanding drum attached to the compressor
hose, sand and smooth the interior section (10) surfaces of the top
(8) and bottom (9) pieces of the log purse and/or personal
self-defense weapon.
[0028] Referring now to FIG. 8 the following processes are used to
come to the conclusion that is illustrated in Fig.8 Attach a
forstner bit to a drill press and secure with the chuck of the
drill press. The size of the forstner bit will depend on the size
of the top (8) and bottom (9) interior sections (10). Secure the
top (8) or bottom (9) to the drill press so there is no movement
and the interior section (10) is in a upward position. With the
drill press in the on position move the forstner bit up and down
and from side to side to remove the stock from the interior section
(10) center of the natural log purse and/or personal self-defense
weapon. Each top (8) and bottom (9) piece will be left thick enough
to allow the strength needed to attache the hardware that will be
necessary to make the top and bottom pieces functional with each
other. Using a pneumatic grinder bit called a burr, attached to the
compressor hose, grind the extra stock out of the natural log wood
cylinder top (8) and bottom (9) to smooth the interior section (10)
surface. Using a pneumatic sanding drum attached to the compressor
hose, sand and smooth the interior section (10) surfaces of the top
(8) and bottom (9) pieces of the log purse.
[0029] Referring now to FIG. 9 the following processes are used to
come to the conclusion that is illustrated in FIG. 9 using one of
many finishing products that are available, apply finish product as
directed in the instructions on the product container, to the
interior (10) and exterior (11) of the top (8) and bottom (9)
pieces of the log purse and/or personal self-defense weapon. This
will help to preserve the natural look of the pieces and to make
them more appealing to the buyer's eyes and to the touch. Place the
top (8) and bottom (9) pieces together, using a rubber band to
secure them together so the pieces won't move, attach the hinges
(12) to the top (8) and bottom (9) with screws (12A) of the log
purse and/or personal self-defense weapon to create one individual
piece (1) that functions to open and close (13).
[0030] Referring now to FIG. 10 the following processes are used to
come to the conclusion that is illustrated in FIG. 10 using one of
many finishing products that are available, apply finish product as
directed in the instructions on the product container, to the
interior (10) exterior (11) and cut ends (5) of the top (8) and
bottom (9) pieces of the log purse and/or personal self-defense
weapon. This will help to preserve the natural look of the log
purse and/or self-defense weapon and to make more appealing to the
buyer's eyes and to the touch. Place the top (8) and bottom (9)
pieces together, using a rubber band to secure them together so the
pieces won't move, attach the hinges (12) to the top (8) and bottom
(9) with screws (12A) to create one individual piece (1) that
functions to open and close (13).
[0031] Referring now to FIG. 11 the following processes are used to
come to the conclusion that is illustrated in FIG. 11 attach the
closure fastener (15) with screws (12A) to the top (8) and bottom
(9) of the log purse and/or personal self-defense weapon to make a
functional individual piece (1) that is now the log purse and/or
self defense weapon (14) that will open and close (13) and stay
secured to each other in a locked position. Attach the handle (16)
or strap (17) to the purse on either side of the purse using screws
(12A). Attach decorative features (18) to the purse using screws
(12A).
[0032] Referring now to FIG. 12 the following processes are used to
come to the conclusion that is illustrated in FIG. 12 attach the
closure fastener (15) with screws (12A) to the top (8) and bottom
(9) of the log purse and/or personal self-defense to make a
functional individual piece (1) that is now the log purse and/or
self defense weapon (14) that will open and close (13) and stay
secured to each other in a locked position. Attach the handle (16)
or strap (17) with screws (12A) to the purse on either side of the
log purse and/or self-defense weapon. Attach decorative features
(18) using screws (12A).
[0033] Referring again to FIG. 11 and to FIG. 13 There are several
handle (16) or strap (17) options that are available. The strap
(16) or handle (17) may be made of leather, wood, metal or any
composition of such materials. Only one handle or strap or
combination of will be selected and will be used to create a means
to carry the log purse.
[0034] Referring now to FIG. 13 illustrating a women as the victim
(18) and a man as the assailant (19) the log purse and/or
self/defense weapon (14) being swung through the air and making
contact to the head of the assailant (19) allowing the victim (18)
to escape as the assailant (19) tangles with the log purse and/or
personal-defense weapon (14)
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