Enhanced Restraint Anchor System with Improved Safety Features
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept presents a novel restraint anchor system that enhances safety and efficiency in various settings, such as hospitals and clinical environments. The system features an anti-ligature device with a tub and slot for receiving a restraining strap, along with a mounting element and locking mechanism for secure integration.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent for the restraint anchor system had limitations in terms of safety risks and efficiency. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing an improved anti-ligature device with enhanced safety features, such as a lip extending radially beyond the outer surface, and integration with patient monitoring systems to detect potential safety risks.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The enhanced restraint anchor system comprises a tub with a slot for receiving a restraining strap, having an inner volume and an outer surface with a lip extending radially beyond the outer surface. This lip ensures that the strap cannot be easily removed or tampered with. The system also includes a mounting element for securing the tub to a mounting location within an environment, and a locking mechanism for added security. The locking mechanism may include a keyless entry system for convenient access. Furthermore, the system can be integrated with patient monitoring systems to detect potential safety risks and alert medical staff.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a novel combination of features, including the lip extending radially beyond the outer surface, the mounting element, and the locking mechanism. These features provide a significant improvement over the original patent, addressing the limitations and safety risks associated with the prior art.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include different tub shapes and sizes, various materials for the tub and mounting element, and alternative locking mechanisms. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use in different environments, such as schools or correctional facilities.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The enhanced restraint anchor system has significant commercial potential in the healthcare industry, particularly in hospitals and clinical environments. The system's improved safety features and efficiency make it an attractive solution for medical facilities seeking to enhance patient safety and reduce liability risks.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61F5/3776 |
| A | A44 | A44B11/2588 |
| A | A47 | A47B91/08 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical restraint systems and safety devices, focusing on anti-ligature technologies for healthcare and clinical environments, requiring expertise in mechanical design, safety engineering, and medical equipment integration
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A mechanical engineer or medical device designer with 3-5 years of experience in safety-critical healthcare equipment design, familiar with restraint system technologies, patient safety regulations, and mechanical mounting solutions
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable design modifications to the source patent's core anti-ligature device concept. The additional features like the radially extending lip, keyless locking mechanism, and patient monitoring system integration are logical extensions of existing safety design principles in medical restraint technologies. These variations solve known limitations in prior art by providing enhanced security and monitoring capabilities using standard engineering techniques.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,452 |
|---|---|
| Title | Method and apparatus for restraint anchor |
| Assignee(s) | Indnrn Holdings, LLC |