The composite whip described herein relates to the fields of self-defense and personal protection tools. The present invention is compact, concealable, and easy to use. The present invention allows a user to strike quickly, repeatedly, and from a distance to repel would be attackers. The tensioning mechanism of the present invention allows the user to increase or decrease the flexibility of the striking portion of the tool based on the user's preferences. The present invention can be carried in a multitude of discreet locations, and is a non-lethal defensive option. The present invention could be utilized in other fields such as law enforcement, or military, where carrying hand-held, non-lethal, self-defense tools are necessary.

A self-defense stick contains a body (10), an air inflation portion (20), and a warning portion (30). The body (10) includes a grip (11) and a connection rod (12) connected with the grip (11). The connection rod (12) includes a first fixing segment (121) and a second fixing segment (122), and the grip (11) includes a spray outlet (112) and a first button (111). The grip (11) is configured to accommodate anti-riot agent. The air inflation portion (20) includes a column (21) connected with the first fixing segment (121) of the connection rod (12), a drive peg (22), and an air nozzle (23). The warning portion (30) includes a cylinder (31) and a second button (32). The cylinder (31) is in connection with the second segment (122), and the warning portion (30) includes an alarm and at least one battery/cell.

A self-defense stick contains a body (10), an air inflation portion (20), and a warning portion (30). The body (10) includes a grip (11) and a connection rod (12) connected with the grip (11). The connection rod (12) includes a first fixing segment (121) and a second fixing segment (122), and the grip (11) includes a spray outlet (112) and a first button (111). The grip (11) is configured to accommodate anti-riot agent. The air inflation portion (20) includes a column (21) connected with the first fixing segment (121) of the connection rod (12), a drive peg (22), and an air nozzle (23). The warning portion (30) includes a cylinder (31) and a second button (32). The cylinder (31) is in connection with the second segment (122), and the warning portion (30) includes an alarm and at least one battery/cell.

The expandable telescopic baton (1) consists of the handle (2), the central tube (5) with secondary locking member, of the end tube (6) with terminal locking member, of the button (4) and of the release rod (8). The locking member comprises at least two lever segments of the first order (9, 9), whose first tilting arms (11) bear the radial projections (10) securing the tubes (5, 6) in the extended position, the second tilting arms (12) extend inside the tubes (5, 6), and the tilting means comprising the tilting edge (15) ensures the tilting of the segments (9, 9) against the inner wall of the tube (5, 6). The release rod (8) passing through the locking tilts over the segments (9, 9), thus extending radial projections (10) from the internal radial grooves (7, 7).

A heating device, in particular a gas-heating system, including a housing structure and an external housing, the external housing having at least one sidewall and at least one cover, which are able to be fixed in place on the housing structure. The at least one cover is developed to position the at least one sidewall in at least one direction in space relative to the housing structure. A method for mounting a heating device is also described.

A self-defense apparatus includes a sleeve portion and an adapter connected to the sleeve portion. The sleeve portion includes a proximal end surface, an outer side surface, and a distal end surface. The sleeve portion defines an implement-receiving cavity that extends axially into the proximal end surface. The sleeve portion defines an adapter-receiving passage that extends axially into the distal end surface. A proximal portion of the outer side surface defines a handle portion that includes one or more finger grooves. A distal portion of the outer side surface defines an adapter-interfacing body. A first portion of the adapter body is disposed within the adapter-receiving passage. A second portion of the adapter body extends beyond the distal end surface. A distal portion of the second portion of the adapter body defines a conical body.

A self-defense apparatus includes a sleeve portion and an adapter connected to the sleeve portion. The sleeve portion includes a proximal end surface, an outer side surface, and a distal end surface. The sleeve portion defines an implement-receiving cavity that extends axially into the proximal end surface. The sleeve portion defines an adapter-receiving passage that extends axially into the distal end surface. A proximal portion of the outer side surface defines a handle portion that includes one or more finger grooves. A distal portion of the outer side surface defines an adapter-interfacing body. A first portion of the adapter body is disposed within the adapter-receiving passage. A second portion of the adapter body extends beyond the distal end surface. A distal portion of the second portion of the adapter body defines a conical body.

A weaponized handbag for self-defense includes a purse that defines an interior space. A handle is coupled to a top proximate to a first end of the purse. A weight is coupled to the purse and positioned in the interior space. The weight is positioned proximate to a second end of the purse. The handle is configured to be grasped in a hand of a user, positioning the user to swing the purse to strike an assailant.

A weaponized handbag for self-defense includes a purse that defines an interior space. A handle is coupled to a top proximate to a first end of the purse. A weight is coupled to the purse and positioned in the interior space. The weight is positioned proximate to a second end of the purse. The handle is configured to be grasped in a hand of a user, positioning the user to swing the purse to strike an assailant.

The self-defense baton with automated flare is used for personal protection. The self-defense baton with automated flare comprises a telescopic structure and a combustion device. The combustion device generates a flame. The combustion device installs in the telescopic structure. The telescopic structure is an extendable structure. The telescopic structure is further defined with a collapsed position, an extended position, a proximal end, and a distal end. The telescopic structure is stored in the collapsed position. In the event of an emergency, the person grasps the telescopic structure and releases a first detent located at the proximal end. The release of the first detent automatically: a) extends the telescopic structure from the collapsed position to the extended position; and, b) ignites the combustion device such that the flame is presented at the distal end of the telescopic structure. A person positions the flame to ward off potential attackers.