Patents by Inventor Dennis C. Elam

Dennis C. Elam has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5233848
    Abstract: An improved handcuff restraining apparatus including 1) a main handcuff assembly of a rigid, solid construction; 2) pivotal clasp members mounted on respective outer ends of the main handcuff assembly for clasping on a person's wrist area for apprehending and restraining purposes; and 3) a handle cover assembly mounted about the main handcuff assembly and providing an area for ease of holding and firmly grasping. The main handcuff assembly is provided with spaced upper and lower support plate members interconnected in a rigid manner and having aligned chain receiving openings to receive a restraining chain member therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1993
    Inventor: Dennis C. Elam
  • Patent number: 4840048
    Abstract: This invention relates to handcuff restraining apparatus and the method of use thereof by an arresting officer on rendering a suspect helpless and under control. The handcuff restraining apparatus includes a handcuff restraining assembly releaseably mounted within a handcuff holster assembly. The handcuff restraining assembly includes a sustantially conventional handcuff assembly having a restraining assembly mounted between two (2) handcuff bracelet members which are interconnected by a connector chain member. The handcuff assembly resembles a conventional handcuff assembly but the restraining assembly includes a main handle assembly to interconnect the normally pivotal handcuff bracelet members in a rigid manner for the proper use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 20, 1989
    Inventor: Dennis C. Elam
  • Patent number: D338106
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1993
    Inventor: Dennis C. Elam