Systems, methods and articles for restraint

Abstract

The present invention comprises methods and articles for restraint. A plurality of panels may be assembled to form a structure. A method of the present invention comprises providing a structure described herein to confine a subject in a secure area.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method of containing a subject, comprising,
 a) providing a structure to contain at least one subject, wherein the structure comprises a plurality of panels attached so that a secure area is contained by the attached panels, wherein a panel comprises at least a flat surface having at least one flange extending perpendicularly outward from the flat surface, wherein the flange comprises at least one attachment hole for attaching a panel to a second panel;   b) placing a subject within the structure in the secure area, wherein the subject is unable to exit the secure area formed by the structure.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , comprising a panel comprising a door. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1 , comprising a panel comprising a window. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , comprising a structure comprising a ceiling panel. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1 , comprising a structure comprising a floor panel. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the structure is provided in a courthouse. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the structure is provided in a hospital. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the structure is provided in an emergency room. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the structure is provided in a military site. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the structure comprises a lock-out room. 
     
     
         11 . A panel, comprising a flat rectangle body having four sides and an interior surface and exterior surface, a flange extending perpendicularly from each of the four sides from the exterior surface, and comprising at least one attachment hole in the flange or the body of the panel. 
     
     
         12 . The panel of  claim 11 , further comprising at least one opening in the body of the panel. 
     
     
         13 . The panel of  claim 12 , wherein one opening is present that is substantially the size of the area of the body of the panel and the opening is covered with a welded wire mesh to form a ceiling panel. 
     
     
         14 . The panel of  claim 12 , wherein one opening is present and the opening is substantially the upper half of the body of the panel and a clear material is attached so as to cover the opening. 
     
     
         15 . The panel of  claim 12 , wherein there are multiple small openings in the panel to allow the passage of air through the panel from the exterior side of the panel to the interior side of the panel. 
     
     
         16 . A kit, comprising a plurality of panels and attachment elements, wherein attachment holes of the panels are aligned so that a structure may be assembled from the plurality of panels and attachment elements to form a secure area.