Prisoner seat security device

Abstract

A device to restrain a prisoner has a nylon strap attached to a spring-loaded spool, which the operator attaches by means of a clasp to the prisoner's handcuffs or restraining apparatus, and the nylon strap automatically retracts through the seat into the spool's housing located behind the seat as the prisoner sits down. When the prisoner is seated against the seatback, the law enforcement officer activates a remote-control locking switch, which causes a 12-volt braking mechanism to engage and prevent the nylon strap from being pulled out, which holds the prisoner securely in place against the seat and prevents him/her from being able to move enough to release a seatbelt or unlock and open a vehicle door. When the officer is ready to remove the prisoner, he/she again activates the remote-controlled switch which releases the brake and allows the nylon strap to be extracted while the prisoner steps away from the seat.

1 . A seat restraining device comprising in combination: 
 a. a housing for attachment to the floor of a motor vehicle, said motor vehicle having one or more seats therein;    b. a spring-loaded spool secured in said housing with mechanized means for rotating the spool;    c. a retractable restraining strap means secured at one end thereof to said spring-loaded spool, said restraining strap means adapted to be extended through an aperture between a seat back and seat bottom of a seat in said motor vehicle, with the opposite end thereof adapted to be attached to fetters secured to a person seated in said seat;    d. a braking mechanism attached to said spring-loaded spool for controlling the rotation of the spool and preventing the extension of said strap means; and    e. a remote controlled switch for controlling the operation of said mechanized means for rotating said spool.    
   
   
       2 . A restraining device as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein said mechanized means for rotating said spring-loaded spool comprises a 12-volt motor.  
   
   
       3 . A restraining device as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein said strap means is a nylon strap having a clip on one end thereof for attaching to the fetters or a person.  
   
   
       4 . A restraining device as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein said housing is removable for installation in another motor vehicle.  
   
   
       5 . A restraining device as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein said housing is adapted to be attached to a substrate and wherein said strap is adapted to be extended through a conventional chair.