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Restraining device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-10-13
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Granted: 1989-03-21
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Expires: 2007-10-13
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is an improved restraining device which restrains a prisoner in a seated position with the hands and arms clamped in a position restraining the prisoner. The device may include back and head support structure as well as a seating area and a pair of pedestals each of which is designed to restrain one of the arms. Mechanically or electromagnetically activated clamps are associated with the pedestals and are provided to releasably clamp the wrists and hands of the prisoner.
Inventors
- 👤 Van D. Woody
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 15:37
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B75/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/40; Y10T70/402; Y10T70/404
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
An improved restraining device comprising (a) a housing having a seating portion sized to receive the buttocks of a person; (b) said housing further including, to each side of said seating portion, an upstanding column; and (c) restraining means including at least one restraint mounted on each said column for restraining the wrists and hands of said person, said restraining means including at least one electrically actuable restraint, and power supply means mounted in said housing for controllably supplying power to said at least one electrically actuable restraint.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
An improved restraining device comprising (a) a housing having a seating portion sized to receive the buttocks of a person; (b) said housing further including, to each side of said seating portion, an upstanding column; and (c) restraining means including at least one restraint mounted on each said column for restraining the wrists and hands of said person, said restraining means including at least one electrically actuable restraint, and power supply means mounted in said housing for controllably supplying power to said at least one electrically actuable restraint.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein said housing further includes a back supporting portion and a head rest.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein each said restraint comprises: (a) a wrist restraint; and (b) a separate hand restraint.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention of claim 3, wherein said wrist restraint comprises an electromagnetically activated pivoted locking cuff.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention of claim 4, wherein said separate hand restraint comprises a further electromagnetically activated pivoted locking cuff.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention of claim 4, further wherein said power supply means comprises a battery mounted in said housing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention of claim 1, further including handle means attached to said housing for grasping to enable transport of said device.
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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) | 1992-03-20 | 1992-09-19 | 1993-03-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-03-20 | 1996-09-19 | 1997-03-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-03-20 | 2000-09-19 | 2001-03-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |