US Patent 3,481,328. The Hijacker Injector

[BaBa-BooeY]

Okay, we know we're treading on sensitive ground here, but even methods to stop airplane hijacking can be totally absurd. This patent dates back to 1974 when there were kinder, gentler hijackers. We have to presume our nattily dressed felon either just handed the flight attendant his demand note or, after he told the pilot of his intentions, he was asked to return politely to his seat and buckle up. Now here comes the insight into genius; there is a hypodermic needle injector built into every seat on the plane!

According to the inventor, the "hypodermic injection apparatus is arranged for driving the needle of a hypodermic syringe through the seat cushion, into the passenger to instantly sedate or kill the passenger". Ouch! Who's controlling the injectors? What if the crew hits the wrong activation button? What if the hijacker won't sit down? Are the toilet seats locked and loaded? On long flights, can you request a mild sedation? Enquiring minds want to know.

 

[Norman Bates]

If that made it into a patent than maybe I can become an inventor too

 

[thebabydoc]

Do you know what it costs to get a patent?

Even scarier is the concept that some moronic idiot spent a couple of grand to patent this joke.

 

[Norman Bates]

i bet the army bought that patent so they can test bio weapons on unwitting passengers

 

[cockdezl]

A gun is much cheaper and many times more effective.