Tracy D Webster

US Patent:

55514472, Sep 3, 1996

Filed:

Dec 2, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/361115

Inventors:

Andrew T. Hoffman - El Cajon CA
Christopher J. Hoffman - San Diego CA
Tracy D. Webster - El Cajon CA
John D. Arnold - Jamul CA

International Classification:

A61B 1900
A61F 537
E05B 7500

US Classification:

128869

Abstract:

A restraint device and lockable buckles therefore are disclosed which serve to secure a person's arms and legs, while providing for a limited amount of movement but only under complete control of an escorting person. The device includes an elongated belt having a hasp/belt buckle connection to secure the belt around the person's waist, arm restraints each including a tether and a handcuff, each arm restraint independently attached to the belt by a tether buckle, and optionally an adjustable leg tether with buckles for restraint of one or both legs. The buckles (and handcuffs) all have locks to control releasability of each restraint or tether, with the locks all preferably operable by a single key such as a handcuff key. Use of the tethers permits the person's arms or legs to independently have limited freedom for walking, fingerprinting, holding objects, etc. , while remaining under the control of the escort.