Suicide resistant structure

Abstract

A frame disclosed having surfaces which restrict its potential use as a pivot point for fastening of loop material that might be used to foster a suicide. The frame can be used in conjunction with a picture, door, window, etc. The frame in cross-section has a primary surface which is sloped sufficiently to shed any loop material. Concealed means for fastening the frame to a structure further inhibit use of the frame as an aid to suicide.

1 . (canceled) 
     
     
         2 . The suicide resistant frame of  claim 5  wherein the third of three surfaces of the triangular shaped frame extends 40 to 50 degrees from the plane of the first surface. 
     
     
         3 . The suicide resistant structure of  claim 5  wherein a compressible facing is placed between the first surface of the triangular shaped frame and the flat structural surface to which the frame frame is attached. 
     
     
         4 . (canceled) 
     
     
         5 . A suicide resistant frame for secure, gap-free fastening to a single flat structural surface, the frame having a generally triangular cross-sectional shape, comprising
 a first surface of the three cross sectional surfaces of the triangular shaped frame being essentially flat and forming the surface of the frame which is in gap-free relation with the flat structural surface;   a second of three surfaces of the triangular shaped frame extending substantially perpendicular to the flat structural surface, and;   a third of the three surfaces of the triangular shaped frame extending at an acute angle from the first surface and extending to the second surface wherein the third surface has a plateau therein aligned with a bore for placement of a fastener to assure gap-free placement of the frame on the structural surface.