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WO2000066861A1
WO2000066861A1 PCT/US2000/012399 US0012399W WO0066861A1 WO 2000066861 A1 WO2000066861 A1 WO 2000066861A1 US 0012399 W US0012399 W US 0012399W WO 0066861 A1 WO0066861 A1 WO 0066861A1
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strap
elongated body
cuff device
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Gregory B. Macaleese
Charles C. Ii Baldwin
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Law Enforcement Technologies Inc
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B75/00—Handcuffs ; Finger cuffs; Leg irons; Handcuff holsters; Means for locking prisoners in automobiles

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  • the present invention relates to cuff devices for immobilizing personnel.
  • the present invention provides a cuff device that is easily deployed but not easy to defeat. It also doubles as a baton weapon so that officers can carry one item rather than both handcuffs and a baton.
  • the present invention is of a cuff device comprising: an elongated body; a flexible strap within the body; a loop extraction system for extracting a loop of the strap from an end of the elongated body large enough to fit over an extremity of a suspect; and a loop retraction system for retracting the loop to fit snugly over the extremity.
  • the device additionally comprises: a second flexible strap within the body; a loop extraction system for extracting a second loop of the second strap from an end of the elongated body large enough to fit over a second extremity of a suspect; and a loop retraction system for retracting the second loop to fit snugly over the second extremity.
  • the elongated body is preferably a baton, most preferably a PR-24 form factor baton.
  • a handle is attached perpendicularly to the elongated body, having a ratchet system for preventing movement of the loop when retracted over the extremity.
  • the strap is preferably a feeler gauge steel strap coated in plastic and having a pattern of perforations functioning in conjunction with the ratchet system.
  • a lock or locks is employed to prevent, when engaged, extraction of the strap.
  • the retraction system preferably includes a power system, such as springs or pneumatics, most preferably pneumatics powered by a carbon dioxide cylinder.
  • a 24 inch long body will keep the suspect's wrists apart by over approximately 24 inches when the loops are retracted over the wrists, and a 12 inch long body will keep the suspect's ankles apart by over approximately 12 inches when the loops are retracted over the ankles.
  • the invention also comprises a restraint system useful in conjunction with a double loop cuff device of the invention additionally comprising a frame having one or more slots into which the elongated body can be secured.
  • the restraint system additionally comprises a stop or latch to prevent the suspect from removing the elongated body from the slots.
  • a primary object of the present invention is to provide a cuff device that is easily deployed but not easy to defeat.
  • Primary advantages of the present invention are that it is also useful as a baton and to permit a single officer to readily control a cuffed suspect.
  • Figs. 1-18 are a series of drawings illustrating use of the invention to control a suspect
  • Fig. 20 is a top view of the invention with both straps extended;
  • Fig. 21 is a side view of the invention with both straps extended;
  • Fig. 22 is an end view of the invention.
  • Fig. 23 is a front view of a restraint system for law enforcement vehicles useful in conjunction with the cuff device of the invention.
  • the present invention is a flexible cuff device combined with a baton-configuration dispenser.
  • a baton-configuration dispenser Preferably two straps in a loop configuration are dispensed, one from each end, that fit individually over the two wrists of a suspect. Once the straps have been placed over a wrist, they can be retracted to create a very snug fit. The device can then be locked to prevent unauthorized removal.
  • a single strap can be dispensed to simultaneously fit over both wrists of a suspect. With a button located on top of the baton / dispenser, the cuff straps pop out on each end of the baton. The straps fit over each wrist.
  • the cuff can be immediately retracted with the touch of another button on the baton / dispenser to snugly isolate the suspect's wrist on the end of the baton. This gives the operator excellent leverage over a combative suspect.
  • the suspect can be quickly pulled to the ground or, by twisting the baton / dispenser, the suspect's arm can be bent into an uncomfortable position, thus taking the fight out of the suspect. Then the suspect's second wrist can be easily secured.
  • the baton / dispenser has the added advantage of being used as a defensive device by the officer.
  • the present invention renders it much more difficult to physically overwhelm the restrains because the design forces the suspect's arms far apart, thus reducing leverage, and the cuff material preferably has a tensile strength of approximately 600 pounds or more.
  • the tactical baton / handcuff system of the invention is preferably deployed in a PR-24 form factor model, which is the form factor for the baton most commonly in use in the United States of America today.
  • the straps are preferably two 24" long, 0.5" wide tempered and ground-finish steel straps (preferably feeler gauge) coated with a compliant coating (preferably plastic).
  • the straps can also be made from other materials, such as woven KevlarTM or polyester web with two tempered steel wires coated with a flame-resistant polyurethane coating.
  • the straps are preferably perforated with a specific hole pattern corresponding to the ratchet mechanism within the baton / dispenser.
  • a friction-based, "Chinese finger cuff' system can be used to maintain retraction of the straps once engaged on the suspect.
  • the main body tubing is preferably made by dual-extrusion of a black, rigid PVC, ABS, KevlarTM or nylon with a straightness accuracy of approximately +/- 0.020" over each 24" length.
  • a key-lock is preferably included, most preferably via two standard multi- tumbler key locks installed into the base of the handle.
  • While the straps can be driven by springs, gas-cylinder (preferably carbon dioxide) power is preferred in conjunction with O-rings to ensure long-term reliable sealing and retention of the pressurized gas within the distribution plenum.
  • O-rings are preferably applied to the extraction / retraction pistons.
  • Leather and/or denyldram seals are preferably applied to the strap openings in the end-caps.
  • pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical power means can be employed, and the baton / dispenser can be made retractable.
  • the cuff device of the invention can be deployed within a unit that is shorter than a standard police baton and used as a leg hobbler.
  • FIGs. 1-18 these figures illustrate the use of the preferred embodiment of the invention to restrain a suspect.
  • the officer left
  • the officer swings the invention at the suspect's right knee to knock him off balance.
  • Fig. 2 as the suspect loses balance, the officer grabs his left arm.
  • Fig. 3 the officer uses the invention as leverage to spin the suspect around.
  • Figs. 4-5 the officer continues to turn the suspect away from him and uses the invention to help twist the suspect's left arm behind him.
  • Figs. 6-7 the officer now places the invention in the small of the suspect's back to further immobilize him.
  • Figs. 1 the officer (left) is approached by a confrontational man (right).
  • the officer swings the invention at the suspect's right knee to knock him off balance.
  • Fig. 2 as the suspect loses balance, the officer grabs his left arm.
  • Fig. 3 the officer uses the invention as leverage to spin the suspect around.
  • Figs. 4-5 the officer continues to turn the suspect away
  • the officer extracts the straps from the two ends of the baton / dispenser by pressing a button on top of the baton's handle.
  • the officer places the suspect's left hand in the cuff strap while still using the baton's location in the suspect's small of the back to immobilize him.
  • the officer now presses a button on the left side of the baton handle in order to retract the left cuff. Notice that the baton is still pressed in the suspect's small of the back and that the suspect is completely immobilized and that his left hand and arm are now under control.
  • Fig. 10 the officer places the suspect's left hand in the cuff strap while still using the baton's location in the suspect's small of the back to immobilize him.
  • the officer now presses a button on the left side of the baton handle in order to retract the left cuff. Notice that the baton is still pressed in the suspect's small of the back and that the suspect is completely immobilized and that his left hand and arm are now under control
  • the cuff device 10 of the invention preferably comprises power system 12, central area 14 used for the strap extractor / retractor mechanisms, straps 16,16', handle 18, ratcheted strap-locking knob 20, ratcheted strap-locking connecting rod 22, opposing eccentric strap-locking cams 24 actuated by the ratcheted locking knob 20, and baton body 28 comprising walls 26. Extraction and retraction buttons and key-lock devices (not shown) can be deployed at various points on the baton body 28.
  • the cuff device of the invention can be used in conjunction with restraint system 30.
  • This system is designed to fit in the back seats of police patrol cars and prisoner transportation vans. It is preferably made of molded plastic 32 secured to the floor of the vehicle.
  • the system has one or more sets of slots 34,34' into which the baton / dispenser of the invention fit. Caps (not shown) can then be engaged over the slots to prevent removal of the baton / dispenser by the suspect.
  • the slots can be horizontal within the back of the system with semi-circular clamps securing the baton / dispenser in the slots.
  • the restraint system of the invention completely immobilizes the prisoner while allowing the prisoner's arms to rest comfortably behind him.
  • the prisoner cannot, however, swing his legs around or try to kick without putting severe pressure on his arms.
  • the prisoner is also unable to move his arms under his legs in order to transfer the cuff device from the back to the front, as some prisoners can do with standard handcuffs.
  • the prisoner can make no attempts to pick the lock device of the baton / dispenser.
  • the present invention provides a cuff system that is easier to deploy than standard cuffs, can be better used to control a suspect, and is less likely to injure a struggling suspect.

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Abstract

Menottes (10) comprenant un corps allongé (28), une courroie souple (16) à l'intérieur du corps, un système d'extraction de boucle (12, 14) servant à extraire une boucle constituée par la courroie depuis une extrémité du corps allongé sur une longueur suffisamment importante pour être passée sur une extrémité d'un suspect, et un système de retrait de boucle (12, 14) servant à serrer la boucle sur ladite extrémité. Un mode de réalisation préféré consiste en une deuxième courroie (16'), chaque courroie dépassant de chaque extrémité du corps allongé, qui est, de préférence, un bâton de police PR-24. L'invention concerne également un système de retenue (30) pouvant être combiné utilement avec les menottes à double boucle (10) et comportant un cadre (32) pourvu d'une ou plusieurs fentes (34, 34') dans lesquelles on peut fixer le corps allongé (28).
PCT/US2000/012399 1999-05-05 2000-05-05 Menottes pouvant etre passees rapidement Ceased WO2000066861A1 (fr)

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AU49903/00A AU4990300A (en) 1999-05-05 2000-05-05 Rapidly deployable cuff device
PCT/US2000/012399 WO2000066861A1 (fr) 1999-05-05 2000-05-05 Menottes pouvant etre passees rapidement

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EP1304537A3 (fr) * 2001-10-18 2004-05-12 Law Enforcement Technologies, Inc. Bâton d'agent de police multifonctionnel
WO2005106169A1 (fr) * 2004-04-28 2005-11-10 Massey University Dispositif de retenue
US11920383B2 (en) 2020-06-25 2024-03-05 Michael Bryan Restraint system

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US2949761A (en) * 1958-02-21 1960-08-23 M & S Safety Co Inc Restraining device
US4964419A (en) * 1989-08-02 1990-10-23 Karriker Roy L Keyless handcuffs
US5680781A (en) * 1995-11-16 1997-10-28 Bonds; Edward E. Handcuff escort assembly
US5802675A (en) * 1995-08-28 1998-09-08 Armament Systems & Procedures, Inc. Interlocking cover folding strap disposable restraints

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US2949761A (en) * 1958-02-21 1960-08-23 M & S Safety Co Inc Restraining device
US4964419A (en) * 1989-08-02 1990-10-23 Karriker Roy L Keyless handcuffs
US5802675A (en) * 1995-08-28 1998-09-08 Armament Systems & Procedures, Inc. Interlocking cover folding strap disposable restraints
US5680781A (en) * 1995-11-16 1997-10-28 Bonds; Edward E. Handcuff escort assembly

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP1304537A3 (fr) * 2001-10-18 2004-05-12 Law Enforcement Technologies, Inc. Bâton d'agent de police multifonctionnel
WO2005106169A1 (fr) * 2004-04-28 2005-11-10 Massey University Dispositif de retenue
US11920383B2 (en) 2020-06-25 2024-03-05 Michael Bryan Restraint system

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