Abstract: A disposable, loop-type restraint includes a central portion having a pair of sockets with through openings, separated by a bridging portion, and flexible straps extending in opposite directions from the central portion. Each strap may be formed in a loop with end portions inserted through a respective socket opening. A series of ratchet teeth is formed along one surface of each strap and pawl within each socket opening has a pair of adjacent teeth for engaging ratchet teeth on the straps to permit movement of the straps through the socket openings in an insertion direction and prevent movement in a withdrawal direction. Other features include tag portions between the central portion and each strap having a patina finish for receiving inked identifying indicia, tip portions on the straps having saw teeth along each of their opposite surfaces and a pair of apertures through the bridging portion to receive the tip portions of the straps and provide a compact storage position for the device.

Abstract: A two-loop strap restraint for law enforcement is lightweight, strong, inexpensive, disposable, and can be formed entirely of recyclable polymeric material, and is easy to apply and carry. This restraint has a pair of apertures in its central bridging portion for curling into a compact four-loop configuration for easily carrying several of them in an unobtrusive, concealed manner in a pocket. The restraint fits all size wrists, ankles for use in a wide variety of law enforcement situations. It has the general form of a single non-metal elongated strap of polymeric material having a pair of symmetrically positioned latching socket bosses of polymeric material located near the center of the strap with a resilient latching pawl formed of polymeric material positioned in each socket. A flexible ratchet portion of the restraint extends outwardly from each socket boss with a narrow tip pull extending outwardly from the ratchet portion to a rounded tip. In use, a tip pull is inserted through a socket opening.