Patent ID: 9226551
Filing Date: 2016-01-05
CPC Classification: A44C,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. A securing device for use in caring for persons suffering from Alzheimer's, dementia, or other cognitive disorders, wherein the securing device may be used to securely attach a location-tracking device, the securing device comprising: a securing clasp having a first connector portion and a second connector portion that are capable of being joined together; and a band attached to said first and second connector portions of said clasp; wherein each of said first and second connector portions defines a male connector having fixed ratchet teeth and a female connector having movable ratchet teeth; and wherein each of said first and second connector portions comprises a release button attached to a movable spring arm; wherein, when said securing clasp is in a locked position, (i) said first connector portion's fixed ratchet teeth engage said second connector portion's movable ratchet teeth, and (ii) said second connector portion's fixed ratchet teeth engage said first connector portion's movable ratchet teeth.