Electromuscular incapacitation device and methods

Abstract

Incapacitation of a mammalian subject results from the application of a pulsed, low-power electric waveform. The waveform is applied to the subject at a frequency and over a time period sufficient to induce involuntary muscular contraction. Additionally, the contraction causes limited lactic acid production and is non- or minimally-injurious to the subject's tissues. A device utilizing such a waveform is designed to control or otherwise subdue an individual.

1 . An apparatus for temporarily incapacitating a subject, the apparatus comprising:
 a circuit for generating a pulsed, low-power electric waveform having a frequency and over a time period sufficient to induce involuntary muscular contraction with non-injurious muscle effects;   a plurality of electrical contacts for delivering the waveform to a subject; and   a switch to selectively activate the circuit.   
     
     
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