US4178926A
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Pediatric restraint device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-05-01
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Granted: 1979-12-18
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Expires: 1998-05-01
Abstract
Abstract A restraint device is positioned in a generally upright manner transversely to a child's waist to prevent a child's hands from reaching the lower half of the body which may have casts thereon or be in traction. The restraint device is a generally flat plate having a contoured bottom wall which overlies the child's waist, and is secured to the side rails of a bed by straps.
Inventors
- 👤 Arnold K. Cohn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 00:15
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47D; A47D15/00; A47D15/005; A47D15/008; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/37; A61F5/3769
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A restraint device for preventing a person's hands from contacting that person's legs while lying in a bed having side rails, comprising a generally flat plate which is positioned in a generally upright manner transversely to the person along the person's waist, said plate having a bottom wall which is contoured to define a base portion at opposite ends which is positioned on said bed on opposite sides of the person's waist, and a central portion which overlies the person's waist, and means for releasably securing said plate to said bed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
A restraint device for preventing a person's hands from contacting that person's legs while lying in a bed having side rails, comprising a generally flat plate which is positioned in a generally upright manner transversely to the person along the person's waist, said plate having a bottom wall which is contoured to define a base portion at opposite ends which is positioned on said bed on opposite sides of the person's waist, and a central portion which overlies the person's waist, and means for releasably securing said plate to said bed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A restraint device as defined in claim 1 wherein the contoured portion of the bottom wall defines a generally semi-circular opening adapted to overlie the waist portion of a person.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A restraint device as defined in claim 1 wherein padding is secured to the contoured portion of said bottom wall to soften any contact between the person's waist and said device.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
A restraint device as defined in claim 1 wherein said securing means comprises a plurality of straps, each strap having one end secured to a marginal side portion of said plate and a free end for securement to the side rails of said bed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A restraint device as defined in claim 1 wherein said device has a length about equal to the width of said bed, and a height about equal to the height of said side rails on said bed.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
176 words
A restraint device for preventing a person's hands from contacting that person's legs while lying in a bed having side rails, comprising a relatively flat plate which is positioned in a generally upright manner transversely to the person along the person's waist, said plate having a bottom wall which is contoured to define a base portion at opposite ends which is positioned on said bed on opposite sides of the person's waist, and a central portion which defines a semi-circular opening adapted to overly the person's waist, said device having a length about equal to the width of said bed, and a height about equal to the height of said side rails on said bed, and padding secured to the contoured portion of said bottom wall to soften any contact between the person's waist and said device, and a plurality of straps for securing said plate to said bed, each strap having one end secured to a marginal side portion of said plate, and a free end for securement to the side rails of said bed.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
176 words
A restraint device for preventing a person's hands from contacting that person's legs while lying in a bed having side rails, comprising a relatively flat plate which is positioned in a generally upright manner transversely to the person along the person's waist, said plate having a bottom wall which is contoured to define a base portion at opposite ends which is positioned on said bed on opposite sides of the person's waist, and a central portion which defines a semi-circular opening adapted to overly the person's waist, said device having a length about equal to the width of said bed, and a height about equal to the height of said side rails on said bed, and padding secured to the contoured portion of said bottom wall to soften any contact between the person's waist and said device, and a plurality of straps for securing said plate to said bed, each strap having one end secured to a marginal side portion of said plate, and a free end for securement to the side rails of said bed.
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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) | 1982-12-17 | 1983-06-18 | 1983-12-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-12-17 | 1987-06-18 | 1987-12-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-12-17 | 1991-06-18 | 1991-12-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |