| 20110315245 | ANTI-LIGATURE FIXTURES - An anti-ligature fixture is provided to prevent the attachment of ligatures, thereby aiding in the prevention of suicide attempts by hanging. The fixture includes a sloped outer body and an inner body that extend above a surface. The fixture is affixed to the support surface such that there are no potential ligature points. The fixture is proportioned at specified critical angles and linear values and the inner body is formed such that components within the fixture do not protrude, thereby preventing potential ligature points. In one embodiment, the fixture is an anti-ligature dispenser with automatic dispensing means. In another embodiment, the fixture is an anti-ligature faucet with automatic discharge means. | 12-29-2011 |
