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US3742945A
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Restraining device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-06-04
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Granted: 1973-07-03
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Expires: 1991-06-04
Abstract
Abstract A patient restraining device is provided which is adjustable about a person''s waist. The size adjustment is made by passing a loop through a selected eyelet. The free end of a belt is passed through the eye of the loop and the end of the belt may be secured to the patient''s bed or other suitable support.
Inventors
- 👤 A Reinhardt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:19
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/37; A61F5/3769; A61F5/3776; A61F5/3784
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A restraining device comprising: a first section of material suitable for encircling the waist of a person including a loop attached to said material, a plurality of eyelets formed in said material at such locations that an adjustable fit around a person''s waist is achieved by passing said loop through a selected eyelet, said loop passing through a selected eyelet and forming an eye through said selected eyelet, a second section of material with two ends, at least one of which passes through said eye, and means attaching said second section to said first section of material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A restraining device comprising: a first section of material suitable for encircling the waist of a person including a loop attached to said material, a plurality of eyelets formed in said material at such locations that an adjustable fit around a person''s waist is achieved by passing said loop through a selected eyelet, said loop passing through a selected eyelet and forming an eye through said selected eyelet, a second section of material with two ends, at least one of which passes through said eye, and means attaching said second section to said first section of material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 1 further comprising means for attaching said ends to a support.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
133 words
A patient restraining device comprising: a vest with a front section for covering the chest and stomach Of a patient and a rear section for covering the back of a patient, two loops attached to opposite sides of said rear section, a belt attached to said front section with two ends leading from the point of attachment, said belt having two pluralities of eyelets therein on opposite sides of said front section, said eyelets and loops so disposed that said vest can be put on a patient at an adjustable fit by passing each of said loops through a selected eyelet, each of said loops forming an eye upon passing through an eyelet, and said ends of said belt disposed in such a manner that each end passes through one of said eyes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
133 words
A patient restraining device comprising: a vest with a front section for covering the chest and stomach Of a patient and a rear section for covering the back of a patient, two loops attached to opposite sides of said rear section, a belt attached to said front section with two ends leading from the point of attachment, said belt having two pluralities of eyelets therein on opposite sides of said front section, said eyelets and loops so disposed that said vest can be put on a patient at an adjustable fit by passing each of said loops through a selected eyelet, each of said loops forming an eye upon passing through an eyelet, and said ends of said belt disposed in such a manner that each end passes through one of said eyes.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 3 further comprising means for connecting the ends of said belt to a support.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
136 words
A patient restraining device comprising: a vest with a front section for covering the chest and stomach of a patient and a rear section for covering the back of a patient, two loops attached to opposite sides of said front section, two ears attached to opposite sides of said rear section, a plurality of eyelets in each of said ears, said eyelets and loops so disposed that said vest can be put on a patient at an adjustable fit by passing each of said loops through a selected eyelet, each of said loops forming an eye upon passing through an eyelet, and a belt attached to the front of said vest with two ends leading from the point of attachment, said ends disposed in such a manner that each end passes through one of said eyes.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
136 words
A patient restraining device comprising: a vest with a front section for covering the chest and stomach of a patient and a rear section for covering the back of a patient, two loops attached to opposite sides of said front section, two ears attached to opposite sides of said rear section, a plurality of eyelets in each of said ears, said eyelets and loops so disposed that said vest can be put on a patient at an adjustable fit by passing each of said loops through a selected eyelet, each of said loops forming an eye upon passing through an eyelet, and a belt attached to the front of said vest with two ends leading from the point of attachment, said ends disposed in such a manner that each end passes through one of said eyes.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 5 further comprising means for connecting the ends of said belt to a support.
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) | 1976-07-02 | 1977-01-01 | 1977-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-02 | 1981-01-01 | 1981-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-02 | 1985-01-01 | 1985-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |