US3669107A
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Lap cover and restrainer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-02-25
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Granted: 1972-06-13
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Expires: 1990-02-25
Abstract
Abstract A patient is restrained in a chair by a lap cover preferably made of a terrycloth sheet and extending from the waist of the patient downwardly over his knees. A waist strap secured to the top of the lap cover is fastened behind the back of the chair, and a knee strap secured to a portion of the lap cover below the knees of the patient is fastened to a portion of the chair''s lower supporting structure. One form of the lap cover includes an enclosure below the knee strap disposed around the patient''s lower legs and feet. A harness can be fastened to the top of the lap cover and extended over the shoulders of the patient and secured behind the back of the chair to hold the patient''s upper torso against the back of the chair.
Inventors
- 👤 John T Posey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 13:50
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G5/00; A61G5/10; A61G5/1054
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
199 words
A device for restraining a patient in a chair having an upright back and a lower support structure, the device including an elongated piece of flexible sheet material disposed over the front of the patient and extending from the waist area of the patient downwardly around the feet of the patient, the piece being folded back to extend up behind the patient''s legs, terminating in the area behind the patient''s knees; means securing the sides of the folded back portion of the piece together to form a bag having an opening for receiving the patient''s lower legs; first strapping means secured to the piece in the waist area of the patient and extending behind the back of the chair for releasably securing piece around the waist area of the patient to hold the lower torso of the patient against the back of the chair; and second strapping means secureD to the piece in the area of the patient''s knees and extending behind a portion of the lower support structure of the chair for releasably securing the piece around the knee area of the patient to hold the legs of the patient in a fixed position relative to the chair.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
199 words
A device for restraining a patient in a chair having an upright back and a lower support structure, the device including an elongated piece of flexible sheet material disposed over the front of the patient and extending from the waist area of the patient downwardly around the feet of the patient, the piece being folded back to extend up behind the patient''s legs, terminating in the area behind the patient''s knees; means securing the sides of the folded back portion of the piece together to form a bag having an opening for receiving the patient''s lower legs; first strapping means secured to the piece in the waist area of the patient and extending behind the back of the chair for releasably securing piece around the waist area of the patient to hold the lower torso of the patient against the back of the chair; and second strapping means secureD to the piece in the area of the patient''s knees and extending behind a portion of the lower support structure of the chair for releasably securing the piece around the knee area of the patient to hold the legs of the patient in a fixed position relative to the chair.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
69 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the first strapping means comprises an elongated waist strap extending laterally away from each side of the piece, the waist strap being of sufficient length to wrap around the patient and the back of the chair with its ends terminating behind the back of the chair, and for releasably securing the ends of the waist strap together behind the back of the chair.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
67 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the second strapping means comprises an elongated knee strap extending laterally away from each side of the piece to define a pair of ends, each end being adapted to wrap around a respective portion of the chair lower support structure, and means for releasably securing each end of the knee strap to its respective portion of the chair lower support structure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 including an elongated band of elastic material disposed around the opening of the bag.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the second strapping means comprises an elongated knee strap of sufficient length to wrap around the patient''s legs and the chair lower support structure.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
57 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 including a harness releasably secured to an upper portion of the piece and extending upwardly over each of the patient''s shoulders and behind the back of the chair; and means for releasably securing the harness to the chair to hold the upper torso of the patient against the back of the chair.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
56 words
Apparatus according to claim 6 wherein the harness includes a shoulder strap extending over each shoulder of the patient and behind the back of the chair; and wherein the harness securing means comprises a separate loop behind the back of the chair adjacent to each shoulder strap secured to a respective portion of the chair back.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
Apparatus according to claim 7 wherein the chair has a pair of rearwardly projecting handles, and wherein each loop is adapted to be fastened to a respective handle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
128 words
Apparatus according to claim 6 wherein the chair back has a pair of rearwardly projecting and horizontally spaced handles, and wherein the harness comprises: a. an elongated transverse rear strap having means at each end releasably fastened to a respective one of the handles; b. a V-shaped shoulder piece including first and second shoulder straps joined together at an apex and extending away from each other, a portion of each of the shoulder straps remote from the apex being secured at longitudinally spaced locations to the rear strap; c. an elongated upright center strap connected to the apex of the shoulder piece and extending downwardly away from the apex; and d. means for releasably securing the end of the center strap to an upper portion of the piece.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
53 words
Apparatus according to claim 9 wherein the means for fastening each end of the rear strap to the handles comprises a loop on each end of the rear strap adapted to fit over a respective one of the handles, and means for adjusting the length of the rear strap between the two loops.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-06-13 | 1975-12-13 | 1976-06-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-13 | 1979-12-13 | 1980-06-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-13 | 1983-12-13 | 1984-06-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |