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Multiple-cuff handcuff

Assignee: TRIPLE CUFF CORP
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Filing: 1978-03-20
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Granted: 1979-07-31
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Expires: 1998-03-20
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Abstract

Abstract A multiple-cuff handcuff is provided including two cuffs pivotally connected together along a pivot pin arranged perpendicularly thereof. A third cuff is connected to one of the aforesaid cuffs by a chain and swivels. The two pivotally connected cuffs are arranged to open in opposite polar directions.

Inventors

  • 👤 Joseph Daleo

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-05 07:57
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B75/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/40; Y10T70/402; Y10T70/404

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim 90 words
A multiple-cuff handcuff comprising first means including first and second cuffs pivotally interconnected for movement in two parallel planes, a third cuff, and coupling means flexibly coupling said third cuff to said first means, said coupling means including a chain consisting of a plurality of interengaged links, said first means including a pivot pin common to said first and second cuffs and about which said first and second cuffs pivot in said planes, said first and second cuffs being free on said pin to pivot into overlapping, generally coincident relation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 90 words
A multiple-cuff handcuff comprising first means including first and second cuffs pivotally interconnected for movement in two parallel planes, a third cuff, and coupling means flexibly coupling said third cuff to said first means, said coupling means including a chain consisting of a plurality of interengaged links, said first means including a pivot pin common to said first and second cuffs and about which said first and second cuffs pivot in said planes, said first and second cuffs being free on said pin to pivot into overlapping, generally coincident relation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 45 words
A multiple-cuff handcuff as claimed in claim 1 wherein each of said cuffs includes a base cuff element including two limbs and a serrated element pivotally connected between said links by said pin and adapted to form a closed loop with said base cuff element.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 44 words
A multiple-cuff handcuff as claimed in claim 2 wherein the base cuff elements of said first and second cuffs are provided with keyholes on corresponding sides whereby when said first and second cuffs are pivoted into coincident relationship one of said keyholes is concealed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 33 words
A multiple-cuff handcuff as claimed in claim 3 wherein the base cuff elements of said first and second cuffs are generally C-shaped members which open in opposite polar directions relative to said pin.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 36 words
A multiple-cuff handcuff as claimed in claim 4 wherein the base cuff elements of all of said cuffs are the same construction and the serrated elements of all of said cuffs are of the same construction.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 23 words
A multiple-cuff handcuff as claimed in claim 4 comprising swivel elements coupling the chain to said first means and to said third cuff.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 25 words
A multiple-cuff handcuff as claimed in claim 4 wherein one of the swivel elements is coupled to the base cuff element of said second cuff.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 17 words
A multiple-cuff handcuff as claimed in claim 4 wherein said pivot pin is perpendicular to said planes.

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) 1982-07-30 1983-01-29 1983-07-31 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1986-07-30 1987-01-29 1987-07-31 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1990-07-30 1991-01-29 1991-07-31 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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