Abstract: An improved infant restraining device that is adapted for use with a mattress or other infant-supporting structure and which is used for dealing with infants afflicted with gastroesophageal reflux comprises an elongated flexible sheet having opposing first and second ends, two opposing side edges each provided with a flared portion capable of being wrapped around respective opposing side edges of the mattress on which the device is placed and cooperating releasable attachment means associated with the first end of the flexible sheet and with each of the flared portions to permit the infant restraining device to be firmly anchored to one end of the mattress when the opposing flared portions are attached to the first end of the flexible sheet on the underside of the mattress. The second end of the flexible sheet is designed to engage the lower torso of an infant and to restrain movement of the infant even though the mattress to which the device is anchored may be inclined at angles up to 45 degrees.

Abstract: A bladder-less counterpressure garment primarily used in the treatment of a victim suffering from hypovolemic shock. The garment is made of a resilient material, like elastic, with a means for stretching the material to or near its stretch limit. This stretching supplies the requisite counterpressure to increase blood circulation to the vital organs.

Abstract: An infant garment, particularly for premature and drug addicted infants, that is comprised of a saclike body with two extended sleeves that cross over each other, wrap around the child, and then attach in the back. The garment places the child's arms in the midline position and constrains them to prevent unnecessary motor releases. The garment is designed to allow for passage of test leads and tubes through the opening in the front of the garment while the garment remains closed. The garment swaddles the infant in warm clothing and will enable the child to rest more easily.

Abstract: A body restraining device for physically restraining an individual and comprised of a foraminous shroud defined by an elongated length and tubular section having the upper shroud end closed and the lower shroud end open. The shroud is preferably comprised of a high-strength netting material such that drawing the open end downward over the head of an erect person to past the feet, effectively restrains the person against injurious movement. Once the shroud is in place, the restrained person can easily be forced into a bent posture enabling the shroud ends to be knotted together for securing the restraint device. Strap means are provided for maintaining the shroud in a collapsed position in readiness for subsequent use.

Abstract: An animal restraint for holding all of an animal's body, except for its head, while the animal is being examined, medicated or treated. The animal restraint comprises a sleeve of material having a large opening at one end and a smaller head opening at its other end. The animal restraint may include closures for the large opening and for the head opening. In addition, the animal restraint may include shoulder closures and hip closures for securely holding the animal with its legs folded comfortably beneath it, in order to help prevent the animal from struggling to escape. The animal restraint may be made from mesh material in order to permit the animal to be conveniently bathed, powdered or injected while inside of the animal restraint.

Abstract: A substantially rectangular confining envelope characterized by an exterior and interior polymeric skin bonded to each other in bonding seams which include gaps for conveying air to the adjacent sections. The longitudinal edges of the envelope may include fastening devices for engagement of the envelope around the body of a patient. One or more of the gaps may then be selectively closed to control the distribution of compressed air in the envelope.

Abstract: Apparatus for maintaining the wrists and hands of an individual adjacent the individual's waist.

Abstract: A litter bag is provided for isolating a casualty from a contaminated environment. The litter bag includes a collapsible access chamber mounted over an aperture in the bag whereby personnel may have immediate and direct access to the casualty. The access chamber is formed with tubular passages which may be filled with a gas to expand the chamber from a collapsed position to form a semi-rigid structure.

Abstract: A patient restraint device for restraining invalid patients and the like. A generally unitary vest body has two face portions merging at the shoulder, and a neck opening formed between the shoulders. Each of the face portions has a distal edge formed at the ends of the faces furthest removed from the neck opening. Each of the faces terminates at the distal edge portion in straps. Two such straps are provided for each of the faces, one at each side edge thereof. The distal edge of one of the faces is longer than the distal edge of the other of the faces. An opening is formed in the face having the longer of the two distal edges, and adapted to receive at least two of the straps. The opening is a single vertical slot positioned just above and at the center of the distal edge of the face having the longer distal edge.

Abstract: A disposable, full-body sheath including padded areas, a body cavity, a body-receiving aperture having a face-encircling portion, areas that have sections of transparent surgical drape and fastening means. The disposable, full-body sheath provides a patient isolation bag for short-term substantial encapsulation of a patient during transport, diagnostic scanning, etc.

Abstract: This invention provides a safe and comfortable bed restraint device for people who are mentally and or physically impaired and who could harm themselves or others if not restrained. The device is structured as a mattress covering with an upper torso fitting garment and a separate leg fitting panel both attached to the mattress covering structure. The assemblage is secured to the foot of a bed frame by two reinforced straps. The wearer is comfortably retained in a supine or side position while still having normal range of movement of the arms and legs.

Abstract: A device for subduing and then restraining a violent person comprising a relatively-stiff, bendable shield having opposed major surfaces. One of the major surfaces, designated the back surface, has attached thereto at least two handles, at least one strap, and means for releasably fastening the strap to the back surface.

Abstract: A fabric support and restraint garment designed to safely and comfortably retain a person to a portable commode chair while providing proper body alignment. The device is constructed of a front torso panel with V-neck opening in the top and has a shoulder flap extension of the panel to the back. The torso panel is attached on the lower edge to a pelvic panel which covers only the front of the pelvic area. The pelvic panel contains two leg openings, located on the lower edge, which are created by the partial attachment of two rib knit leg bands. These bands are attached to the pelvic panel only on the top half, leaving the other half free to pass behind the thigh. Inadvertent removal of the garment by the wearer is prevented by four straps attached to the lower sides of the garment which are wound around the frame of the chair and tied behind the person on the shoulder flap extension.