Multi-lock handcuffs
OwnerJohn Maloneinventor
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Abstract
Handcuffs include an outer frame and at least one bow pivotally coupled to the outer frame. The at least one bow includes an arcuate shape and a plurality of ratchet teeth. At least a first locking bar and a second locking bar are pivotally coupled within the outer frame and each include a plurality of ratchet teeth and offset shoulders. At least one spring is disposed within the outer frame and includes a first portion biasing the plurality of ratchet teeth of the first locking bar to interlock with the plurality of ratchet teeth of the at least one bow and a second portion biasing the plurality of ratchet teeth of the second locking bar to interlock with the plurality of ratchet teeth of the at least one bow when the at least one bow is brought into cooperation with the first locking bar and the second locking bar.
Claims10
A multi-lock handcuff assembly comprising:
- an outer frame;
- at least one bow pivotally coupled to the outer frame, and comprising an arcuate shape and a plurality of ratchet teeth;
- a first locking bar pivotally coupled within the outer frame and comprising a plurality of ratchet teeth and a first shoulder;
- a second locking bar pivotally coupled within the outer frame and comprising a plurality of ratchet teeth and a second shoulder offset from the first shoulder;
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- at least one spring disposed within the outer frame and comprising a first portion biasing the plurality of ratchet teeth of the first locking bar to interlock with the plurality of ratchet teeth of the at least one bow and a second portion biasing the plurality of ratchet teeth of the second locking bar to interlock with the plurality of ratchet teeth of the at least one bow when the at least one bow is brought into cooperation with the first locking bar and the second locking bar.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.