Delayed release restraint system
AssigneeUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore
InventorMichael Makley
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Abstract
A restraint method, apparatus and system includes one or more of a restraining strap, a latch and an opening apparatus. The restraining strap is configured to bind a subject to a support structure. The latch is configured to removably engage at least one of two ends of the restraining strap. The opening apparatus includes a first module configured to cause the latch to open, an actuator, and a second module. The second module is configured to cause the first module to open the latch in response to operation of the actuator after a delay of time past the operation of the actuator. The opening module is arranged so that the subject can operate the actuator.
Claims13
A restraint system comprising:
- a restraining strap configured to bind a subject to a support structure;
- a latch configured to removably engage at least one of two ends of the restraining strap;
- and
- a delayed release apparatus comprising a first module configured to cause the latch to open;
- an actuator, and
- a second module configured to cause the first module to open the latch in response to operation of the actuator after a delay of time past the operation of the actuator,
- wherein the second module further comprises a communications module and, the second module is further configured to cause the first module to open the latch in response to a signal that indicates the latch is to be released,
- wherein the signal is received from a remote control panel and to cause the first module to open the latch is response to a loss of communication with the remote control panel,
- wherein the delayed release apparatus is arranged so that the subject can operate the actuator.
An apparatus comprising:
- a first module configured to cause a closed latch to open;
- an actuator;
- and
- a second module configured to cause the first module to open the latch in response to operation of the actuator after a delay of time past the operation of the actuator,
- wherein the second module further comprises a communications module and, the second module is further configured to cause the first module to open the latch in response to a signal that indicates the latch is to be released,
- wherein the signal is received from a remote control panel and to cause the first module to open the latch in response to a loss of communication with the remote control panel.
A method comprising:
- determining that a first signal is received from an actuator, wherein the first signal indicates a request for release from a restraint secured by a latch;
- in response to determining that the signal is received, determining a release time at a delay time after the signal is received;
- causing the latch to open at the release time;
- causing the latch to open in response to a signal that indicates the latch is to be released,
- wherein the signal is received from a remote control panel;
- and
- causing the latch to open in response to a loss of communication with the remote control panel.
A non-transitory computer-readable medium carrying one or more sequences of instructions, wherein execution of the one or more sequences of instructions by one or more processors causes an apparatus to perform at least the following:
- determine that a first signal is received from an actuator, wherein the first signal indicates a request for release from a restraint secured by a latch;
- in response to determining that the signal is received, determine a release time at a delay time after the signal is received;
- cause the latch to open at the release time;
- causing the latch to open in response to a signal that indicates the latch is to be released,
- wherein the signal is received from a remote control panel;
- and
- causing the latch to open in response to a loss of communication with the remote control panel.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.