Patent Application
20220213721
This disclosure relates to restraint devices.
There is a desire for a technology to enable a restraint device, which includes a pair of bracelets that can adjust in distance therebetween, while at least one of the bracelets can be dually engaged during a restraint and dually disengaged not during the restraint. Further, there is a desire for a technology to enable a restraint device to be converted from a “chain style” into a “hinge style” and vice versa. Additionally, there is a desire for a technology to enable a restraint device to avoid overtightening when restraining. However, such technologies do not exist. Therefore, this disclosure enables such technologies.
In an embodiment, a restraint device comprises: a housing; an arm coupled to the housing pivotally, wherein the arm includes a first set of teeth; a first bar housed within the housing pivotally, wherein the first bar includes a second set of teeth and a projection; a second bar housed within the housing such that the second bar travels between a first position and a second position, wherein the second bar includes a depression configured to enclose the projection as the second bar is in the first position such that the second set of teeth disengages the first set of teeth, wherein the depression is configured not to enclose the projection as the second bar is in the second position such that the second set of teeth engages the first set of teeth; a first spring housed within the housing, wherein the first spring engages the first bar and the second bar; a reel housed within the housing, wherein the reel includes a third set of teeth; a second spring housed within the housing; and a pivot housed within the housing such that the pivot rotates between a third position and a fourth position, wherein the pivot hosts a first extension, a second extension, and a third extension, wherein the first extension engages at least one tooth of the first set of teeth as the second set of teeth engages the first set of teeth and the second extension engages at least one tooth of the third set of teeth when the pivot is in the third position, wherein the first extension avoids engaging the first set of teeth as the second set of teeth avoid engaging the first set of teeth and the second extension avoids engaging the third set of teeth when the pivot is in the fourth position, wherein the second spring engages the third extension.
In an embodiment, a restraint device comprises: a first bracelet including a first housing and a reel, wherein the reel hosts a cable; a second bracelet including a second housing, wherein the cable is coupled to the second housing; and a sleeve mounted onto the first housing and the second housing such that the cable extends through the sleeve.
In an embodiment, a restraint device comprises: a housing; a bar housed within the housing pivotally, wherein the bar hosts a first set of teeth and a second set of teeth, wherein the first set of teeth and the second set of teeth are configured to mesh in opposing directions; a first arm coupled to the housing pivotally, wherein the first arm hosts a third set of teeth, wherein the first set of teeth is configured to mesh with the third set of teeth; a spring hosted within the first arm and engaging the first arm; and a second arm coupled to the first arm pivotally and engaging the spring, wherein the second arm hosts a fourth set of teeth, wherein the fourth set of teeth is configured to mesh with the second set of teeth when the spring is compressed, wherein the fourth set of teeth is configured to avoid meshing with the second set of teeth when the spring is not compressed.
Generally, this disclosure discloses a restraint device including a pair of bracelets that are adjustable in distance therebetween, while at least one of the bracelets can be dually engaged during a restraint and dually disengaged not during the restraint. Further, this disclosure discloses a sleeve to enable a restraint device to be converted from a “chain style” into a “hinge style” and vice versa. Additionally, this disclosure discloses a restraint device including a first arm and a second arm, where the second arm is elastically coupled to the first arm in order to avoid overtightening when restraining. This disclosure is now described more fully with reference to
Various terminology used herein can imply direct or indirect, full or partial, temporary or permanent, action or inaction. For example, when an element is referred to as being “on,” “connected” or “coupled” to another element, then the element can be directly on, connected or coupled to the other element and/or intervening elements can be present, including indirect and/or direct variants. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being “directly connected” or “directly coupled” to another element, there are no intervening elements present.
Although the terms first, second, etc. can be used herein to describe various elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections, these elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections should not necessarily be limited by such terms. These terms are used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer or section from another element, component, region, layer or section. Thus, a first element, component, region, layer, or section discussed below could be termed a second element, component, region, layer, or section without departing from various teachings of this disclosure.
Various terminology used herein is for describing particular example embodiments and is not intended to be necessarily limiting of this disclosure. As used herein, various singular forms “a,” “an” and “the” are intended to include various plural forms as well, unless a context clearly indicates otherwise. Various terms “comprises,” “includes” and/or “comprising,” “including” when used in this specification, specify a presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence and/or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.
As used herein, a term “or” is intended to mean an inclusive “or” rather than an exclusive “or.” That is, unless specified otherwise, or clear from context, “X employs A or B” is intended to mean any of a set of natural inclusive permutations. That is, if X employs A; X employs B; or X employs both A and B, then “X employs A or B” is satisfied under any of the foregoing instances.
Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in an art to which this disclosure belongs. Various terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with a meaning in a context of a relevant art and should not be interpreted in an idealized and/or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.
Furthermore, relative terms such as “below,” “lower,” “above,” and “upper” can be used herein to describe one element's relationship to another element as illustrated in the set of accompanying illustrative drawings. Such relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of illustrated technologies in addition to an orientation depicted in the set of accompanying illustrative drawings. For example, if a device in the set of accompanying illustrative drawings were turned over, then various elements described as being on a “lower” side of other elements would then be oriented on “upper” sides of other elements. Similarly, if a device in one of illustrative figures were turned over, then various elements described as “below” or “beneath” other elements would then be oriented “above” other elements. Therefore, various example terms “below” and “lower” can encompass both an orientation of above and below.
As used herein, a term “about” and/or “substantially” refers to a +/−10% variation from a nominal value/term. Such variation is always included in any given value/term provided herein, whether or not such variation is specifically referred thereto.
The first bracelet 104 includes a first housing 102. The first housing 102 defines a first interior cavity, a first opening 114, a second opening 118, and a third opening 122, all of which are sized and shaped differently, although variations or non-variations on size and shape are possible. The first opening 114 extends along a width plane of the first housing 102, whereas the second opening 118 extends along a depth plane of the first housing 102 and the third opening 122 extends along a longitudinal plane of the first housing 102. The first opening 114 hosts a button 116, which is further described below. The second opening 118 is dimensioned to receive a key 120, which is further described below. The third opening 122 is dimensioned to host an anchor 124, which is further described below. The first housing 102 is metal, but can include plastic, rubber, wood, or others. The first housing 102 can be of a pivotal clamshell type (two pivotally coupled plates) or a sandwich plate type (two mating plates).
The first housing 102 includes a first arm portion 108 extending therefrom in a cantilevered manner. The first arm portion 108 is unitary with the first housing 102, but can be assembled with the first housing 102, such as via fastening, mating, adhering, pivoting, or others. The first arm portion 108 is arcuate, but can be shaped differently, such as linear or others. The first arm portion 108 includes metal, but can include plastic, rubber, wood, or others.
The first arm portion 108 hosts a first pin 110 riveted thereto, but other forms of coupling are possible, such as fastening, mating, interlocking, adhering, or others. The first pin 110 is rectilinear and includes metal, but can be shaped differently, such as arcuate or others, or include plastic, rubber, wood, or others.
The first arm portion 108 is coupled to a first arm 112 via the first pin 110 in a cantilevered manner. The first arm 112 is arcuate, but can be shaped differently, such as linear or others. The first arm 112 includes metal, but can include plastic, rubber, wood, or others. Resultantly, the first bracelet 104 is defined via the first housing 102, the first arm portion 108, and the first arm 112.
The second bracelet 106 includes a second housing 128. The second housing 128 defines a second interior cavity and a fourth opening 138, all of which are sized and shaped differently, although variations or non-variations on size and shape are possible. The fourth opening 138 extends along a depth plane of the second housing 128. The fourth opening 138 is dimensioned to receive the key 120, which is further described below. The second housing 128 is metal, but can include plastic, rubber, wood, or others.
The second housing 128 includes a second arm portion 130 extending therefrom in a cantilevered manner. The second arm portion 130 is unitary with the second housing 128, but can be assembled with the second housing 128, such as via fastening, mating, adhering, pivoting, or others. The second arm portion 130 is arcuate, but can be shaped differently, such as linear or others. The second arm portion 130 includes metal, but can include plastic, rubber, wood, or others.
The second arm portion 130 hosts a second pin 132 riveted thereto, but other forms of coupling are possible, such as fastening, mating, interlocking, adhering, or others. The second pin 130 is rectilinear and includes metal, but can be shaped differently, such as arcuate or others, or include plastic, rubber, wood, or others.
The second arm portion 130 is coupled to a second arm 134 via the second pin 130 in a cantilevered manner. The second arm 134 is arcuate, but can be shaped differently, such as linear or others. The second arm 134 includes metal, but can include plastic, rubber, wood, or others. The second arm 134 hosts a set of teeth 136, which is further described below. Resultantly, the second bracelet 106 is defined via the second housing 128, the second arm portion 130, and the second arm 134.
The first bracelet 104 and the second bracelet 106 are coupled to each via a chain 126 spanning therebetween. The chain 126 includes at least one link, which is oval, but can be of any shape, such as circular, triangular, or others, and includes metal, but can include plastic, rubber, wood, or others. Note that a cable, a rope, a wire, a string, or other line types can be used, whether additional or alternative to the chain 126.
The first housing 102 hosts a second bar 152 therein such that the second bar 152 is able to travel between a first position (locked) and a second position (unlocked) along the width plane of the first housing 102, which is further described below. The second bar 152 hosts a depression 154 configured to enclose and receive the projection 148 as the second bar 152 is in the second position such that the set of teeth 146 does not securely engage the set of teeth 140, as further described below. Likewise, the depression 154 is configured not to enclose and not receive the projection 148 as the second bar 152 is positioned in the first position such that the set of teeth 146 securely engage the set of teeth 140, as further described below. The button 116 is mechanically linked to the second bar 152 such that the button 116 can cause the bar 152 to travel between the first position and the second position along the width plane of the first housing 102, which is further described below.
The first housing 102 hosts a first spring 150 therein such that the first spring 150 engages the first bar 142 and the second bar 152. Note that the first spring 150 is not V-shaped, although V-shaping is possible. The first spring 150 extends about a shaft housed within the first housing 102, with such shaft extending along the depth plane of the first housing 102 and between the first bar 142 and the second bar 152.
The first housing 102 hosts a second spring 158 and a third spring 156 therein. The second spring 158 is V-shaped, but other shaping is possible, such as U-shape or others. The second spring 158 engages the first housing 102. The third spring 156 is J-shaped, but other shaping is possible, such as U-shape, V-shape, or others. The third spring 156 engages the first housing 102.
The first housing 102 hosts a pivot 160 therein such that the pivot rotates about an axis between a third position and a fourth position, which is further described below. The axis extends along the depth plane of the first housing 102. The axis extends longitudinally between the second spring 158 and the third spring 158.
The first housing 102 hosts an axle 165 and a reel 162. The axle 165 extends longitudinally along the depth plane of the first housing 102. The reel 162 includes a set of teeth 164 and is mounted onto the axle 165 such that the reel 162 can rotate about the axle 165. Note that the reel 162 can include a spool.
the second bar 152 includes a wall 153, which partially defines the depression 154. The button 116 is mechanically linked to the second bar 152 such that the button 116 can cause the second bar 152 to travel between the first position (locked) and the second position (unlocked) along the width plane of the first housing 102 (laterally), which is further described below. As shown here, the button 116 is not pressed such that the second bar 152 is in the second position. When the second bar 152 is in the second position, the first bar 142 can pivot about the first shaft 144. Such pivoting can cause the depression 154 to enclose the projection 148 and the depression 154 to receive the projection 148 as the set of teeth 146 engage the set of teeth 140, as urged via the first spring 150, to enable a clockwise rotation of the first arm 112. Therefore, the first arm 112 can rotate about the first pin 110 as the set of teeth 146 engage the set of teeth 140 (no restraint).
When the second bar 152 is positioned in the first position, the first bar 142 can pivot about the first shaft 144. However, such pivoting is unable to cause the depression 154 to enclose the projection 148 and the depression 154 to receive the projection 148 because the projection 148 engages the wall 153, which blocks further movement of the projection 148, away from the set of teeth 140, as the set of teeth 146 engage the set of teeth 140. Therefore, the first arm 112 cannot rotate about the first pin 110 as the set of teeth 146 engage the set of teeth 140 (restraint). Note that the second bar 152 can travel from the first position (locked) to the second position (unlocked) via the key 120 being inserted into the second opening 118 and rotationally engaging the second bar 152 opposite from the button 116. For example, the key 120 can be rotated clockwise to release the second bar 152 and counterclockwise to release the first bar 142 to release the first arm 112.
When the second bar 152 is positioned in the first position (locked) and the pivot 160 is rotated to the third position, as urged via the second spring 158 or the third spring 156, the first extension 166 engages at least one tooth of the set of teeth 140 of the first arm 112 as the set of teeth 146 of the first bar 142 also engages the set of teeth 140 of the first arm 112, while the second extension 168 engages at least one tooth of the set of teeth 164 of the reel 162, as urged via the second spring 158 or the third spring 156. As such, the second extension 168 locks the reel 162 from rotation as the first arm 112 securely engages the first extension 166. The first extension 166 allows the third spring 156 to push the second extension 168 into the set of teeth 164, thereby allowing rotation in a single direction, such as counterclockwise or others.
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When the second bar 152 is positioned in the first position, the first bar 142 can pivot about the first shaft 144. However, such pivoting is unable to cause the depression 154 to enclose the projection 148 and the depression 154 to receive the projection 148 because the projection 148 engages the wall 153, which blocks further movement of the projection 148, away from the set of teeth 134, as the set of teeth 146 engage the set of teeth 134. Therefore, the second arm 134 cannot rotate about the second pin 132 as the set of teeth 146 engage the set of teeth 134 (restraint). Note that the second bar 152 can travel from the first position (locked) to the second position (unlocked) via the key 120 being inserted into the fourth opening 138 and rotationally engaging the second bar 152 opposite from the button 116. For example, the key 120 can be rotated clockwise to release the second bar 152 and counterclockwise to release the first bar 142 to release the second arm 134.
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In some embodiments, an orientation of any set of teeth can be reversed or a reduction or an increase of a number of teeth from two to one or two to three can occur, such as in order to modify, such as enhance, a ratcheting action of at least one of the first bracelet 104 or the second bracelet 106.
The restraint device 100 can be used as a handcuff device, a legcuff device, or others to restrain a mammal, such as a human or others, via a first body part thereof, such as via a wrist, an ankle, a neck, a torso, or others, against a second body part thereof, such as via a wrist, an ankle, a neck, a torso, or others, or another mammal, such as a human or others, or an object, such as a pole, a building, a vehicle, or others, whether mobile or stationary. In some embodiments, the restraint device 100 can be configured as a winch, whether manual or powered, or a winch includes at least some components of the restraint device 100.
The sleeve 172 spans between the first bracelet 104 and the second bracelet 106. The sleeve 172 is configured to mount onto the first housing 102 and the second housing 128 via the open end portions 176 such that the sleeve 172 is positioned between the first bracelet 104 and the second bracelet 106.
Such mounting can be permanent or temporary, whether snug or non-snug. For example, at least one of the end portions 176 can permanently mount to at least one of the first housing 102 or the second housing 104 via welding, thermal bonding, adhering, or others. For example, at least one of the end portions 176 can temporarily mount to at least one of the first housing 102 or the second housing 128 via fastening, mating (male/female), interlocking, adhering, magnetizing, suction cupping, hook-and-looping, hooking, or others. For example, the sleeve 172 can mount onto at least one of the first housing 102 or the second housing 128 via the open end portions 176 such that the sleeve 172 is not able to rotate, such as inclusively less than about 360 degrees, inclusively less than about 270 degrees, inclusively less than about 180 degrees, inclusively less than about 90 degrees, inclusively less than about 45 degrees, inclusively less than about 30 degrees, inclusively less than about 15 degrees, inclusively less than about 10 degrees, inclusively less than about 5 degrees, or others, including intermediate degree values, with respect to at least one of the first housing 102 or the second housing 128 or vice versa, i.e., at least one of the first housing 102 or the second housing 128 with respect to the sleeve 172. For example, the sleeve 172 can include an about one inch to about two inches of varying diameter butyl rubber tube that is about six inches to about seven inches long. The sleeve 172 is mounted onto the first housing 102 via stretching and onto the second housing 128 when the second bracelet 106 is retracted. When deployed, the sleeve 172 releases the second housing 128 and the cable 123 will pass through one of open end portions 176. In some embodiments, at least one of the first bracelet 104 or the second bracelet 106 is configured as, structured as, or includes the sleeve 172 as an integral component thereof. For example, the first housing 102 can be configured as or structured as the sleeve 172, such as via being tubular, hourglass-shaped or others, configured to accommodate the cable 123, and configured to receive the second housing 128 for mounting thereinto, as disclosed herein.
As such, the sleeve 172 can act as a deterrent for dust and particles to enter the first housing 102 or the second housing 128 when in non-retracted state, as well as an ergonomic comfort grip for a human hand. Further, the sleeve 172 can enable a conversion of the restraint device 100 from being a “chain style” restraint device into a “hinge style” restraint device and vice versa, whether during handcuffing procedure or handcuffing deployment. For example, the sleeve 172 can enable efficient bracelet orientation, without bracelet rotation, when withdrawing from a pouch/holster. For example, the sleeve 172 can enable a self-alignment of the first bracelet 104 and the second bracelet 106 since the sleeve 172 maintains that alignment. Moreover, the sleeve 172 can provide an ergonomic benefit to the first housing 102 or the second housing 128. For example, the sleeve 172 can cover the cable 123 and can provide a stretchy, rubber membrane linking an area where the cable 123 joins the first bracelet 104 and the second bracelet 106. For example, the sleeve 172, by not being permanently affixed to either of the first bracelet 104 and the second bracelet 106, can serve its alignment function without a limitation of a rigid hinge that can eliminate rotation that can be provided by the cable 123. For example, the sleeve 172 can be shaped to provide for alignment without restriction on an orientation of the first bracelet 104 or the second bracelet 106, which can provide for bracelet alignment in whatever orientation desired. Therefore, the sleeve 172 can provide a benefit of a hinge handcuff (automatic alignment) without their foremost limitation (restriction in angle of engagement and range of motion).
The cavity 178 is sized to receive a pin 184, such as for riveting to the first housing 102 or the second housing 128. The pin 184 includes a rectilinear stem, although the stem can be non-rectilinear, such as arcuate, sinusoidal, or others. The pin 184 can include a head extending from the stem, with the head being unitary with the stem, such as via casting, molding, or others, or assembled with the stem, such as via fastening, mating, adhering, or others. The pin 184 is smooth, but can be rough or threaded or spiked. The pin 184 includes metal, but can include other materials, such as plastic, rubber, wood, or others.
The first arm 112 is configured to host a third arm 186 that extends in an arcuate manner, such as to conform or accommodate a human wrist or others. However, note that the third arm 186 can extend in other ways, such as rectilinear, sinusoidal, or others. The third arm 186 includes metal, but can include other materials, such as plastic, rubber, wood, or others. The third arm 186 has a first longitudinal end portion and a second longitudinal end portion, with the first longitudinal end portion opposing the second longitudinal end portion. The first longitudinal end portion defines a cavity 188 extending laterally thereinto. The cavity 188 is sized to host the pin 184. The cavity 188 can be a well or a channel extending fully therethrough. The cavity 188 is shaped annularly, but can be shaped differently, such as oval, D-shape, or others. The cavity 188 can be internally smooth or rough. The second longitudinal end portion defines a tail 192 extending therefrom in a cantilevered manner. The tail 192 is unitary to the third arm 186, but can be assembled therewith, such as via fastening, mating, adhering, or others. The third arm 186 hosts a set of teeth 190 between the first longitudinal end portion and the second longitudinal end portion and between the cavity 188 and the tail 192. Note that the set of teeth 140 and the set of teeth 190 are arranged for meshing in opposite directions.
The seat 180 is configured to host a spring 194, which can include a helical spring, a non-helical spring, a torsion spring, or others. Note that the spring 194 can include or be substituted with a foam member, an elastic plug, a resilient piece, or others. The seat 180 can host the spring 194 snugly, although non-snug hosting is possible. When seated in the seat 180, the spring 194 engages the first arm 112 and the third arm 186, such as via contact or others. For example, the spring 194 can engage the third arm 186 between the first longitudinal end portion and the second longitudinal end portion and between the cavity 188 and the tail 192. For example, the spring 194 can engage against the first longitudinal end portion such that the spring 194 contacts the third arm 186 between the cavity 194 and the tail 192.
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Note that the first arm 112 can host at least one row of the set of teeth 140, which can be positioned longitudinally along, in parallel, and adjacent to the set of teeth 190 of the third arm 186, such as when the spring 194 is compressed or non-compressed. For example, as shown in
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Features described with respect to certain example embodiments can be combined and sub-combined in and/or with various other example embodiments. Also, different aspects and/or elements of example embodiments, as disclosed herein, can be combined and sub-combined in a similar manner as well. Further, some example embodiments, whether individually and/or collectively, can be components of a larger system, wherein other procedures can take precedence over and/or otherwise modify their application. Additionally, a number of steps can be required before, after, and/or concurrently with example embodiments, as disclosed herein. Note that any and/or all methods and/or processes, at least as disclosed herein, can be at least partially performed via at least one entity in any manner.
Example embodiments of this disclosure are described herein with reference to illustrations of idealized embodiments (and intermediate structures) of this disclosure. As such, variations from various illustrated shapes as a result, for example, of manufacturing techniques and/or tolerances, are to be expected. Thus, various example embodiments of this disclosure should not be construed as necessarily limited to various particular shapes of regions illustrated herein, but are to include deviations in shapes that result, for example, from manufacturing.
Any and/or all elements, as disclosed herein, can be formed from a same, structurally continuous piece, such as being unitary, and/or be separately manufactured and/or connected, such as being an assembly and/or modules. Any and/or all elements, as disclosed herein, can be manufactured via any manufacturing processes, whether additive manufacturing, subtractive manufacturing, and/or other any other types of manufacturing. For example, some manufacturing processes include three dimensional (3D) printing, laser cutting, computer numerical control routing, milling, pressing, stamping, vacuum forming, hydroforming, injection molding, lithography, and so forth.
Any and/or all elements, as disclosed herein, can be and/or include, whether partially and/or fully, a solid, including a metal, a mineral, an amorphous material, a ceramic, a glass ceramic, an organic solid, such as wood and/or a polymer, such as rubber, a composite material, a semiconductor, a nanomaterial, a biomaterial and/or any combinations thereof. Any and/or all elements, as disclosed herein, can be and/or include, whether partially and/or fully, a coating, including an informational coating, such as ink, an adhesive coating, a melt-adhesive coating, such as vacuum seal and/or heat seal, a release coating, such as tape liner, a low surface energy coating, an optical coating, such as for tint, color, hue, saturation, tone, shade, transparency, translucency, opaqueness, luminescence, reflection, phosphorescence, anti-reflection and/or holography, a photo-sensitive coating, an electronic and/or thermal property coating, such as for passivity, insulation, resistance or conduction, a magnetic coating, a water-resistant and/or waterproof coating, a scent coating and/or any combinations thereof. Any and/or all elements, as disclosed herein, can be rigid, flexible, and/or any other combinations thereof. Any and/or all elements, as disclosed herein, can be identical and/or different from each other in material, shape, size, color and/or any measurable dimension, such as length, width, height, depth, area, orientation, perimeter, volume, breadth, density, temperature, resistance, and so forth.
Various corresponding structures, materials, acts, and equivalents of all means or step plus function elements in various claims below are intended to include any structure, material, or act for performing the function in combination with other claimed elements as specifically claimed. Various embodiments were chosen and described in order to best explain various principles of this disclosure and various practical applications thereof, and to enable others of ordinary skill in a pertinent art to understand this disclosure for various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to a particular use contemplated.
This detailed description has been presented for various purposes of illustration and description, but is not intended to be fully exhaustive and/or limited to this disclosure in various forms disclosed. Many modifications and variations in techniques and structures will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in an art without departing from a scope and spirit of this disclosure as set forth in various claims that follow. Accordingly, such modifications and variations are contemplated as being a part of this disclosure. A scope of this disclosure is defined by various claims, which include known equivalents and unforeseeable equivalents at a time of filing of this disclosure.
This patent application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/606,862, filed 21 Oct. 2019; which is a National Phase of International Application PCT/US18/33024 filed 16 May 2018; which claims a benefit of priority to U.S. patent application 62/597,153 filed 11 Dec. 2017 and a benefit of priority to U.S. patent application 62/507,331 filed 17 May 2017; each of which is incorporated by reference herein for all purposes.
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| 62597153 | Dec 2017 | US | |
| 62507331 | May 2017 | US |
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| Parent | 16606862 | Oct 2019 | US |
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