John Lindsey
22nd December 2005, 04:44
Excuse me if this has been discussed here already...
http://www.gizmag.com/go/2357/
When activated by the wearer, 80,000 volts of low amperage electric current pulses below the surface shell of the entire jacket and the resultant shock would disorient anyone touching the outside of the jacket, providing an avenue of escape in threatening situations.The Jacket is powered by a one 9V alkaline battery and an electrically insulated rubber layer is incorporated in the design to protect the wearer, although it's recommended that contact with exposed body part like the face be avoided so that the defence doesn't back-fire.
http://www.gizmag.com/go/2357/
When activated by the wearer, 80,000 volts of low amperage electric current pulses below the surface shell of the entire jacket and the resultant shock would disorient anyone touching the outside of the jacket, providing an avenue of escape in threatening situations.The Jacket is powered by a one 9V alkaline battery and an electrically insulated rubber layer is incorporated in the design to protect the wearer, although it's recommended that contact with exposed body part like the face be avoided so that the defence doesn't back-fire.