US3812852A
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Body restraint
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-01-11
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Granted: 1974-05-28
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Expires: 1993-01-11
Abstract
Abstract A body restraint for persons having diminished control of motor functions while sitting in chairs. Adjustable circumference cuffs are placed around the person''s legs just under the knee and above the belly of the calf muscle. Retaining rings secured to the cuffs are positioned to the rear of the calves. First and second straps, both having closed loops at one end, the second having a buckle at the other end, are secured to the front legs of the chair by circumnavigating the chair legs with the free ends and passing them through the closed loops, one strap for each leg. The tongue of the first strap is then passed through the retaining rings of each of the cuffs and secured to the buckle of the second strap. Sufficient length is left in the strap to allow the person in the chair to have relative freedom of movement of the legs, and yet if he should slide down with his legs moving forward, the straps will hold his lower legs and accordingly will prevent the rest of his body from continuing the downward and forward motion.
Inventors
- 👤 R Konvalin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 19:33
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/37; A61F5/3761
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A seat and body restraint device for a person having diminished control of motor functions while sitting, comprising: a chair including a pair of laterally spaced front legs; anchoring means detachably secured to and extending between said chair front legs at the upper parts of said legs; a pair of cuffs, each cuff having variably detachable securement means to change the circumference of the respective cuff to accommodate different sizes of lower legs; and retaining means secured to each cuff independent of the other cuff, and slidably receiving the anchoring means, the anchoring means being variably adjustable to allow limited movement of the lower legs, but yet to restrain the body of a person, should the person slide downwardly and forwardly on the chair.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A seat and body restraint device for a person having diminished control of motor functions while sitting, comprising: a chair including a pair of laterally spaced front legs; anchoring means detachably secured to and extending between said chair front legs at the upper parts of said legs; a pair of cuffs, each cuff having variably detachable securement means to change the circumference of the respective cuff to accommodate different sizes of lower legs; and retaining means secured to each cuff independent of the other cuff, and slidably receiving the anchoring means, the anchoring means being variably adjustable to allow limited movement of the lower legs, but yet to restrain the body of a person, should the person slide downwardly and forwardly on the chair.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
The device according to claim 1, each cuff including a strap, detachably adjustable securement means at one end of the strap, and means at the other end of the strap for receiving the securement means for variable passage therethrough, allowing adjustment of the length of the strap in accordance with the width of the lower legs of the person.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
83 words
The device according to claim 1, the anchoring means including a first strap having a closed loop at one end, a second strap having a closed loop at one end and means at the other end to cooperate with the other end of the first strap for detachable engagement; the straps being placed around the legs of the chair and then passed through the closed loops to anchor the straps thereto, the straps passing through the retaining means prior to their being joined.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
59 words
The device according to claim 3, each cuff including a strap, detachably adjustable securement means at one end of the strap, and means at the other end of the strap for receiving the securement means for variable passage therethrough, allowing adjustment of the length of the strap in accordance with the width of the lower legs of the person.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device according to claim 3, the securement means being a buckle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
11 words
The device according to claim 4, the means being a buckle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device according to claim 2, the variably detachable securement meanS being Velcro stripping.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device according to claim 4, the variably detachable securement means being Velcro stripping.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device according to claim 1, each retaining means being a closed loop secured to the respective cuff, the anchoring means slidably passing through the closed loop.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device according to claim 2, each retaining means being a closed loop secured to the respective cuff, the anchoring means slidably passing through the closed loop.
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) | 1977-05-27 | 1977-11-26 | 1978-05-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-27 | 1981-11-26 | 1982-05-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-27 | 1985-11-26 | 1986-05-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |