US Patent 11287225 Rapid response self-defense device, system and method

A rapid self-orienting personal defense device is provided having an elongate body, a stream channel, an orientation guide, a contact feature, and a contoured grip. The body defines an elongate storage cavity therein for retaining a replaceable repellant storage container. The orientation guide has a tip portion defining an index finger locator surface facing downward when gripped by the user for readily identifying to the user an intended grip location and orientation based on contact between the index finger with the locator surface. The contact feature can be attached to the tip portion of the orientation guide for providing defensive contact with an attacker and collecting a DNA sample during defensive contact. The contoured grip can have a grip diameter corresponding with the user. The orientation guide, locator surface and contoured grip can provide rapid self-orientation of the device when grabbed by the user.