Chemical dispensing attachment

Abstract

A chemical dispensing attachment that provides a cost effective, non lethal alternative to the sometimes lethal taser and other more severe and/or painful means to subdue an assailant. Two forms of tactical gear are combined, namely a flashlight and oleoresin capsicum, or any aerosol with contents under pressure, without having to modify the flashlight itself. The attachment is adaptable to almost any conventional and weapons mounted flashlight by attaching to the rear. It can be adaptable for a variety of sizes and allows the operator to keep the light on the target, and if necessary immediately dispense the chemical to subdue the target. A multi positional easy touch trigger can be moved to accommodate handheld or weapons mounted light systems. Using a simple battery operated pressure switch could also be used to activate the firing mechanism.

1 . A chemical dispensing attachment comprising:
 a sleeve adapted to be attached to the rear of a flashlight having a hollow end with a cutaway that slides on the rear of a flashlight and a junction that houses at least one battery;   a firing mechanism and a hub where at least one canister containing a chemical is loaded;   at least one trigger cord;   at least one chemical delivery channel;   wherein the at least one trigger cord and the at least one chemical delivery channel originate at the junction externally and run the length of the flashlight, and are secured to the flashlight with at least one fastener.   
   
   
       2 . The chemical dispensing attachment of  claim 1  wherein the firing mechanism is a multi-position easy touch trigger. 
   
   
       3 . The chemical dispensing attachment of  claim 1  wherein the canister contains an aerosolized chemical. 
   
   
       4 . The chemical dispensing attachment of  claim 3  wherein the aerosolized chemical is oleoresin capsicum. 
   
   
       5 . The chemical dispensing attachment of  claim 1  wherein the fastener is a clamp. 
   
   
       6 . The chemical dispensing attachment of  claim 1  wherein the canister is reloadable. 
   
   
       7 . The chemical dispensing attachment of  claim 1  wherein the chemical delivery channel conforms to the head of the flashlight. 
   
   
       8 . The chemical dispensing attachment of  claim 1  wherein the trigger cord runs down the length of the flashlight. 
   
   
       9 . The chemical dispensing attachment of  claim 1  wherein the trigger cord runs adjacent to the chemical delivery channel. 
   
   
       10 . A chemical dispensing attachment comprising:
 a sleeve adapted to be attached to a firearm having a hollow end with a cutaway that slides on the rear of the firearm and a junction that houses at least one battery;   a firing mechanism and a hub where at least one canister containing a chemical is loaded;   at least one trigger cord;   at least one chemical delivery channel;   wherein the at least one trigger cord and the at least one chemical delivery channel originate at the junction externally and run the length of the firearm, and are secured to firearm with at least one fastener.