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The first handcuff cover was invented by J. D. Cullip and K. E. Stefansen and patented in 1973. It is made from high-strength, high-impact ABS plastic and is still distributed by C & S Security Inc. as "Black Box" handcuff cover. Other companies sell similar devices, e.g. CTS Thompson ("Blue Box"
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In a parallel position, the restraint will cause the wrists to spread outwardly in an angular relationship. As the handcuff cover provides a rigid structure, the individual's wrists may be bruised or cocked, restricting blood circulation. However, some models come with angled ends which allows hands
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which fixes the handcuffs at waist level. This provides a rather uncomfortable restraint and may result in injury to the individual if maintained for an extended period of time. When using a handcuff cover in combination with a belly chain, the hands may be cuffed in a parallel or in a stacked
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In the stacked position, the shackled person's freedom of movement is strongly restricted and the arms are kept in a rather unnatural position which may cause discomfort or even pain because in this arrangement, the individual's wrists are restrained in close proximity to the torso.
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Prisoner in handcuffs with a CTS Thompson "Blue Box" handcuff cover, secured with a belly chain around the prisoner's waist.
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and arms to relax in an appropriate posture, therefore reducing physical stress on the individual being transported.
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It converts a pair of standard chain link handcuffs into rigid handcuffs, providing a rather more severe restraint.
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A handcuff cover can also be linked with a connector chain to a pair of
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Tutorial showing the use of handcuff covers and restraint chains
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In most cases, a handcuff cover is used in combination with a
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is a plastic or metal cover that can be placed over a pair of
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It covers the keyholes of the handcuffs for further security.
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BOA Handcuff High Security Transport Box Usage Instructions
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A Guidebook to Handcuffs and other Restraints of the World
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The box is closed and fixed with the metallic slider.
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handcuffs
belly chain


Tutorial showing the use of handcuff covers and restraint chains
Sisco Handcuff Security Cover Demonstration
BOA Handcuff High Security Transport Box Usage Instructions
leg irons
CTS Thompson "Blue Box" handcuff cover
The handcuffs are put into the plastic box.
The box is closed and fixed with the metallic slider.
Prisoner in handcuffs with a CTS Thompson "Blue Box" handcuff cover, secured with a belly chain around the prisoner's waist.
Sisco handcuff cover with angled ends
US 5007257
US 3740977
"Handcuffs Gang Chains by C&S Security Prisoner Transport"
the original
"Handcuffs Gang Chains by C&S Security Prisoner Transport"
the original
"Collection 2"




US 5732576
"THE INFAMOUS BLACK BOX"
"From the Founder"
"PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY ILLUSTRATING ITEMS IN USE"
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