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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6781516 | Master control panel for loading dock equipment A unified docking apparatus is provided. It includes a single set of controls to operate a vehicle restraint, a dock door, a barrier device, a dock seal, and a loading light. Some optional embodiments include selector switch to select which apparatus the single set ... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6637242 | Handcuff restraint strap A handcuff restraint strap is disclosed herein. The strap is made of a substantially soft, flexible, and strong material, such that it is comfortable to hold, and will withstand the forces applied while an officer holds and controls a suspect. The strap m... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6588240 | Hinge lock safety cuff Folding handcuffs include a lockable hinge which permits folding the assembly for compact storage but automatically locks into a rigid assembly when fully unfolded. The hinge operates by the movement of a locking bar into locking groove(s) via a tensionin... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6505487 | Locking device for use with a projection lock and method for securing an object with a projection lock A locking device (1) includes a first clip member (20) and a second clip member (40). The first and second clip members (20, 40) include a first and second clip base (21, 41), respectively. A first jaw (22) extends outwardly from the first clip base (21) ... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6446474 | Key operable restraining device with spike engaging member A key operated restraining device is provided to create a securing loop of adjustable dimension. The device includes a locking head portion, an elongated smooth surfaced strap insertable into the locking head portion to form a securing loop of adjustable ... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6361480 | Martial arts training device There is provided a martial arts training device for use by a martial arts practitioner to develop hand coordination, hand spacing, speed and timing in close quarter combat training exercises. The training device consists of two rigid rings held together ... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6026661 | Restraining device and method of using A pair of restraints, preferably in the form of handcuffs, are separately connected to a housing assembly by way of elongated cables. The cables are attached at their other ends to a rotatable spool sturdily housed within a box ratchet assembly. Each rest... | 02/22/2000 |
| 5782117 | Anti-theft device for motor vehicles A mechanical anti-theft device for motor vehicles which includes, essentially, gripper means capable of engaging the cross section of a tire and a wheel rim of a wheel of the motor vehicle so that it closes on a pivot around the tire and the wheel rim; a ... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5680781 | Handcuff escort assembly A handcuff escort assembly operable to be engageable with a conventional handcuff assembly or an economical handcuff assembly placed about a wrist area of a person being restrained. The handcuff escort assembly includes a handcuff receiver and locking ass... | 10/28/1997 |
| 4384574 | Control apparatus An apparatus used to control human beings through the application of localized pressure to their body and appendages. The claimed apparatus has a substantially straight, elongated first arm, and spaced therefrom and generally parallel thereto, a curved, e... | 05/24/1983 |
