Gerald Don Wootan

US Patent:

47428210, May 10, 1988

Filed:

Jan 29, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/823688

Inventors:

Gerald D. Wootan - Sapulpa OK

International Classification:

A61F 537

US Classification:

128134

Abstract:

A patient restraint apparatus allowing relative freedom of movement for the patient. The restraint apparatus includes a bag portion made primarily of lightweight mesh material having a lockably closeable zippered positioning opening at one end thereof and an adjustable, lockable neck opening at another end thereof. Lockably closeable zipper access opening are provided in the front of the bag. A plurality of attaching straps are connected to the bag and disposed transversely with respect thereto. The straps are connected to one side of the bag at a location transversely spaced from longitudinal edges of the bag. In one operating position, the straps are positioned below the bag on a sleeping surface, and the straps are adapted for attachment to an object, such as a bed member, below the sleeping surface. The longitudinal edges of the bag are not restricted by the straps, and the bag is sized to allow relative freedom of movement by a patient in the bag for normal movement, such as during sleeping periods. In a second operating position, the straps are used to variably restrict the patient's movement.