US Patent:
20040163913, Aug 26, 2004
Inventors:
Daniel Tschudy - Scottsdale AZ, US
International Classification:
A45C003/00
A45C013/18
US Classification:
190/111000, 190/109000, 190/101000, 190/110000
Abstract:
The specifically designed briefcase provides for a briefcase that appears consistent with all others made of hard shelled materials (i.e. aluminum, leather covered, plastic or composite materials) to be used as a firearm, taser, or other device(s) inter alia concealment system for self defense purposes. The case has two different methods of access to the same compartment holding the firearm, taser, or other device(s) inter alia. The first access is externally via a spring loaded side panel that is released by depressing a button release lock near the carrying handle. The second is while in an office or vehicle setting while the case rests on a desk, car seat or creden za. The briefcase functions in this environment as any other would but has a panel door, also spring loaded, that is released by depressing a button release lock on the top plane of the right work surface (panel door) of the interior. Additionally, the case offers availability for installation of a ballistic panel in the lid of the case. This offers the user protection against aggressive behavior including but not limited to projectiles fired from firearms, knives, daggers, ice picks or any one of many offensive weapons aggressors use in attacking an individual. Law enforcement, military, concealed carry permit holders and currently, airline pilots authorized to carry under the FFDO (Federal Flight Deck Officer) pr gram, will be aff rded another, alternative way to carry their self defense weapons inconspicuously in business as well as social environments.