A system and a method for a security strap device including a strap; a lock, the lock comprising a locking mechanism; a fixed portion of the strap being secured inside the lock; a free end of the strap insertable into the lock to form a loop in the strap, the lock is configured to lock a portion of the strap to form the loop in the strap, wherein; the locking mechanism comprises a plurality of latches moveable between a locking position and an unlocking position; the plurality of latches engaging one or more locking slots within the lock when in the locking position to the lock the strap within the lock; and wherein the latches are all simultaneously biased toward the locked position and the latches are required to be simultaneously displaced to an unlocking position to unlock the strap.

A system and a method for a security strap device including a strap; a lock, the lock comprising a locking mechanism; a fixed portion of the strap being secured inside the lock; a free end of the strap insertable into the lock to form a loop in the strap, the lock is configured to lock a portion of the strap to form the loop in the strap, wherein; the locking mechanism comprises a plurality of latches moveable between a locking position and an unlocking position; the plurality of latches engaging one or more locking slots within the lock when in the locking position to the lock the strap within the lock; and wherein the latches are all simultaneously biased toward the locked position and the latches are required to be simultaneously displaced to an unlocking position to unlock the strap.

Systems, devices and methods are provided that illustrate the innovation in a number of embodiments. Device embodiments may be provided singularly or in ordered combinations to provide a system for restraint condition evaluation, compares the evaluation against predetermined thresholds, and signals a status of the selected restraint. Embodiments of status indicators include normal, attempted tampering, and compromised restraints. Methods may illustrate the device or system embodiments. The system provides increased safety and awareness for those involved in processing detainees.

Systems, devices and methods are provided that illustrate the innovation in a number of embodiments. Device embodiments may be provided singularly or in ordered combinations to provide a system for restraint condition evaluation, compares the evaluation against predetermined thresholds, and signals a status of the selected restraint. Embodiments of status indicators include normal, attempted tampering, and compromised restraints. Methods may illustrate the device or system embodiments. The system provides increased safety and awareness for those involved in processing detainees.

A non-lethal restraining device includes an extendable restraining strap retained within a device body until deployed, when the extendable restraining strap is then looped over a person. A biasing element allows the extendable restraining strap to be tightened once it has been fully deployed and looped around a person's body to restrict the person's movement. When the extendable strap is tightened around the person's body, the device provides control points to direct and manipulate the person safely.

A non-lethal restraining device includes an extendable restraining strap retained within a device body until deployed, when the extendable restraining strap is then looped over a person. A biasing element allows the extendable restraining strap to be tightened once it has been fully deployed and looped around a person's body to restrict the person's movement. When the extendable strap is tightened around the person's body, the device provides control points to direct and manipulate the person safely.

A method of manufacturing a handcuff includes bending a first bar of alloy into a curve roughly matching a shape of a desired cheek plate half, heating the first bar to a forging temperature, die forging the first bar into a first cheek frame forging having a first lockset cavity portion, and trimming the first forging to a form a first forged cheek from half having a first cheek arm. This is repeated with a second bar to obtain a second forged cheek frame half having a second cheek arm. The first cheek frame half is joined directly to the second cheek frame half, the first lockset cavity portion and the second lockset cavity portion combining to form a lockset cavity. A bow is pivotally attached between the first and second cheek arms and a lockset is installed in the lockset cavity.

A method of manufacturing a handcuff includes bending a first bar of alloy into a curve roughly matching a shape of a desired cheek plate half, heating the first bar to a forging temperature, die forging the first bar into a first cheek frame forging having a first lockset cavity portion, and trimming the first forging to a form a first forged cheek from half having a first cheek arm. This is repeated with a second bar to obtain a second forged cheek frame half having a second cheek arm. The first cheek frame half is joined directly to the second cheek frame half, the first lockset cavity portion and the second lockset cavity portion combining to form a lockset cavity. A bow is pivotally attached between the first and second cheek arms and a lockset is installed in the lockset cavity.

Handcuffs include an outer frame and at least one bow pivotally coupled to the outer frame. The at least one bow includes an arcuate shape and a plurality of ratchet teeth. At least a first locking bar and a second locking bar are pivotally coupled within the outer frame and each include a plurality of ratchet teeth and offset shoulders. At least one spring is disposed within the outer frame and includes a first portion biasing the plurality of ratchet teeth of the first locking bar to interlock with the plurality of ratchet teeth of the at least one bow and a second portion biasing the plurality of ratchet teeth of the second locking bar to interlock with the plurality of ratchet teeth of the at least one bow when the at least one bow is brought into cooperation with the first locking bar and the second locking bar.

Handcuffs include an outer frame and at least one bow pivotally coupled to the outer frame. The at least one bow includes an arcuate shape and a plurality of ratchet teeth. At least a first locking bar and a second locking bar are pivotally coupled within the outer frame and each include a plurality of ratchet teeth and offset shoulders. At least one spring is disposed within the outer frame and includes a first portion biasing the plurality of ratchet teeth of the first locking bar to interlock with the plurality of ratchet teeth of the at least one bow and a second portion biasing the plurality of ratchet teeth of the second locking bar to interlock with the plurality of ratchet teeth of the at least one bow when the at least one bow is brought into cooperation with the first locking bar and the second locking bar.