Katherine Mangu-Ward on the Handcuffs of the Future

Reason Staff | 3.1.2013 10:30 AM

Ever wondered why handcuff technology hasn't progressed much in the last 50 years? Wonder no more: In late November, the website Patent Bolt noticed an application filed by a company called Scottsdale Inventions for an "Apparatus and System For Augmented Detainee Restraint."

As Katherine Mangu-Ward reports, this handy new device can be "configured to administer electrical shocks when certain predetermined conditions occur" as well as being activated by remote control. The patent application compares this function to the workings of a stun gun or Taser.

Start your day with Reason. Get a daily brief of the most important stories and trends every weekday morning when you subscribe to Reason Roundup.

NEXT: Rebels Point Fingers at Hezbollah After Rocket Attacks From Lebanon

Hide Comments (0)

Editor's Note: As of February 29, 2024, commenting privileges on reason.com posts are limited to Reason Plus subscribers. Past commenters are grandfathered in for a temporary period. Subscribe here to preserve your ability to comment. Your Reason Plus subscription also gives you an ad-free version of reason.com, along with full access to the digital edition and archives of Reason magazine. We request that comments be civil and on-topic. We do not moderate or assume any responsibility for comments, which are owned by the readers who post them. Comments do not represent the views of reason.com or Reason Foundation. We reserve the right to delete any comment and ban commenters for any reason at any time. Comments may only be edited within 5 minutes of posting. Report abuses.

Please log in to post comments

Katherine Mangu-Ward on the Handcuffs of the Future

Latest

Most Justices Seem Skeptical of Charging Capitol Rioters With Obstructing an Official Proceeding

Brussels Mayor Attempts To Shut Down National Conservatism Conference by Force

Massie's Move To Fire Speaker Mike Johnson Is About More Than Ukraine Spending

Why Are So Many People Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness?

Study Finds Occupational Licensing Laws Depress Wages in Other Industries

Recommended

Login Form