US3878844A
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Body restrainer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-12-12
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Granted: 1975-04-22
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Expires: 1993-12-12
Abstract
Abstract A body restrainer is described particularly suitable for restraining disorderly patients who enter or are confined to institutions for medical care. In particular the body restrainer comprises a set of crossed belts which have quick engagement buckles which lock onto anchoring means attachable to a bedstead or stretcher. Additionally, the restraining belts have fastened thereto retractable loops for the insertion of the arm or wrist of the patient, which loops can be quickly drawn tight about the arm or wrist. The quick engagement and quick release mechanism utilized permit the rapid subduing of a disorderly patient with a minimum of personnel. In the same manner, the patient can be quickly released from the body restrainer when desired.
Inventors
- 👤 William Raymond Tobias
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:10
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/37; A61F5/3761
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A body restrainer comprising a pair of crossed flexible belts fastened together near the midpoint of their lengths, said belts having quick engagement-quick release buckles attached to each end thereof, anchoring means for engagement with said buckles, said buckles having means for engaging and locking with said anchoring means, said belts additionally having arm restraining loops fastened along the length thereof for the insertion of an arm or wrist, said loops being readily tightened by drawing the loop closed through quick engagement-quick release buckle means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
A body restrainer comprising a pair of crossed flexible belts fastened together near the midpoint of their lengths, said belts having quick engagement-quick release buckles attached to each end thereof, anchoring means for engagement with said buckles, said buckles having means for engaging and locking with said anchoring means, said belts additionally having arm restraining loops fastened along the length thereof for the insertion of an arm or wrist, said loops being readily tightened by drawing the loop closed through quick engagement-quick release buckle means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
85 words
A body restrainer comprising a pair of crossed flexible belts fastened together near the midpoint of their lengths, said belts having quick engagement-quick release buckles attached to each end thereof, anchoring means for engagement with said buckles, said buckles having means for engaging and locking with said anchoring means, said belts additionally having arm restraining loops fastened along the length thereof for the insertion of an arm or wrist, said loops being readily tightened by drawing the loop closed through quick engagement-quick release buckle means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
85 words
A body restrainer comprising a pair of crossed flexible belts fastened together near the midpoint of their lengths, said belts having quick engagement-quick release buckles attached to each end thereof, anchoring means for engagement with said buckles, said buckles having means for engaging and locking with said anchoring means, said belts additionally having arm restraining loops fastened along the length thereof for the insertion of an arm or wrist, said loops being readily tightened by drawing the loop closed through quick engagement-quick release buckle means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
72 words
The body restrainer of claim 1 wherein the belts when in use are positioned across the body of the person to be restrained with two of said belt ends crossing the shoulders and engaging said anchoring means fastened to the bedstead, two of said belt ends crossing the hips and anchoring on the lower portion of said bedstead and the arms of said person being inserted into said loops on said belts.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The body restrainer of claim 1 wherein an additional belt is provided between said lower anchoring means to thereby cross the legs of a person being restrained when in the engaged position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The body restrainer of claim 1 wherein the belts are comprised of fiber webbing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The body restrainer of claim 4 wherein the fibers are synthetic fibers.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-04-21 | 1978-10-21 | 1979-04-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-21 | 1982-10-21 | 1983-04-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-21 | 1986-10-21 | 1987-04-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |