proper grasp of the clipboard for the intended purpose application_number US 89144807 A description although those of ordinary skill in the art will readily recognize many alternative embodiments especially in light of the illustrations provided herein this detailed description is exemplary of the preferred embodiment of the present invention the scope of which is limited only by the claims appended hereto referring now to the figures generally the personal safety device 10 of the present invention generally comprises a conventional accessory item adapted for use other than as a personal safety device and a bullet resistant panel that is integrated into the conventional accessory item in at least one implementation of the present invention the conventional accessory item may comprise an item other than apparel or an apparel accessory that a user of the safety device 10 may expect to ordinarily carry in the conduct of job related or other similar functions such as for example a clipboard 11 as may be carried by a law enforcement or security officer 34 in at least one other implementation of the present invention the conventional accessory item may comprise apparel or an apparel accessory item such as for example a backpack 26 as may be worn or carried by a student in an implementation of the present invention comprising a clipboard 11 the clipboard 11 is preferably formed of a substantially planar panel 12 as particularly shown in fig1.