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US 5,472,000 AGranted
Method and apparatus for appendage restraint
OwnerArlen L. Olseninventor
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Abstract
A device and method for restraining a human appendage is disclosed. The device includes a wrist restraining cushion member, a wrist restraining strap secured to the cushion member and a securement strap secured to the cushion member. The securement strap is attached to a fixed object such as hospital bed for immobilization of the appendage.
Claims5
A method of restraining a human appendage comprising:
- providing an elongate cushion member;
- attaching a first elongate strap to said cushion member at a first attachment location, wherein said first elongate strap includes a tightenable quick-release fastener attached thereto;
- attaching a second elongate strap to said cushion member at a second attachment location such that a loop is formed on said cushion member, wherein said second elongate strap includes a quick release fastener;
- securing said elongate cushion member to said appendage by wrapping said cushion member around said appendage and fastening said tightenable quick-release fastener, and tightening said first elongate strap;
- inserting said first strap through said loop;
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- fastening said second elongate strap to an object distal said appendage whereby said appendage is restrained.
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A device for restraining a human appendage comprising:
- a wrist restraining cushion member;
- a wrist restraining strap secured to said cushion member at a first location, wherein said wrist restraining strap includes a connector attached thereto;
- a securement strap secured to said cushion member at a second location displaced from said first location, wherein said securement strap includes a connector attached thereto for attachment of said device to a fixed object and
- wherein said securement strap forms a loop, whereby, a loose end of said wrist strap may be secured therein.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.