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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 19, 2011
Filed:
May. 14, 2009
David M. Shemwell, Newcastle, WA (US);
Weihao Alexander Long, Kirkland, WA (US);
Michael Perry Challeneger, Bothell, WA (US);
Robert Lee Fuhriman, Jr., Bothell, WA (US);
Donald Limuti, Kirkland, WA (US);
David M. Shemwell, Newcastle, WA (US);
Weihao Alexander Long, Kirkland, WA (US);
Michael Perry Challeneger, Bothell, WA (US);
Robert Lee Fuhriman, Jr., Bothell, WA (US);
Donald Limuti, Kirkland, WA (US);
Stellar Photonics, LLC, Bellevue, WA (US);
Abstract
A shield produces a 'dazzling' effect: disorientation and temporary and fully reversible blindness in subjects for the purpose of threat deterrence. The apparatus is comprised of a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) capable of intense illumination. Light emitted by each LED is further pulsed and focused by reflective optics to produce a dazzling effect. The shield further provides ballistic protection, chemical or electrical crowd control functionality, safety-glass breaking capability, optically propagated communications and an arm strap to further secure the shield.