Surgery – Body protecting or restraining devices for patients or infants – Restrainers and immobilizers
Patent
1997-04-04
1998-11-03
Brown, Michael A.
Surgery
Body protecting or restraining devices for patients or infants
Restrainers and immobilizers
128870, 128878, 70 16, A61B 1900
Patent
active
058294430
ABSTRACT:
The method and device of this invention immobilizes a person in a secure, upright asphyxia-preventing restraining system which includes a leg wrap and shoulder harness, both of which are transparent to x-rays and have the flexibility to safely limit flexing of the legs while immobilizing the upper torso in an erect position without causing damage to the body. It can be easily and safely applied by public safety officers including police or other law enforcement personnel and medical personnel to secure a person against undesired movement while maintaining them in an upright, sitting position which leaves the diaphragm free for natural, unrestrained breathing movement. The asphyxia-preventing restraining device comprises an elongate leg wrap member sized and shaped in the form of a trapezoid to wrap and restrain movement and bending at the knees of the legs of the person to be restrained without injuring the legs. The leg wrap member has at least one tether fastener secured thereto. The upper body restraint comprises a shoulder harness having a front portion, the front portion secured to an adjustable length tether having a distal end, and the distal end of the adjustable length tether having a fastener for securing the tether to the leg wrap. The tether length is shortened to support the person in an upright, asphyxia-preventing position without subjecting the person to physical risk.
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Brown Michael A.
Walker William B.
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