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20080202849 | Billboard fall arrest system - A billboard fall arrest system comprises a track member which attaches with mounting brackets to either the vertical upright members of the billboard or to the horizontal ledger members. The track member may further comprise extended curved sections which extend into the area of the walkaround catwalk, thereby allowing a worker to be secured to the fall arrest system with a single lanyard while moving to the ladder at the walkaround catwalk. A sliding member slidably engages the track member, where the sliding member travels along or in the track member as the worker moves relative to the track member. A safety line is attached at one end to the sliding member and attached at the other end to a safety harness worn by the worker. | 08-28-2008 |
20080289903 | Safety harness - The present invention generally relates to a safety restraint suitable for restraining the hunter to a tree in a deer stand. The safety harness of the invention comprises a
| 11-27-2008 |
20090032333 | Suspension trauma relief strap assembly for use with a full body harness - A suspension trauma relief strap assembly comprises a sling and a housing. The sling includes an intermediate portion interconnecting a first end and a second end. The first end is looped back and secured onto itself proximate the intermediate portion to form a connector portion. The housing is operatively connected to the first end proximate the intermediate portion, and the housing includes a cavity configured and arranged to receive at least a portion of the intermediate portion. | 02-05-2009 |
20090038884 | Safety harness - An improved safety harness and method of using same that allows for self-rescue and suspension trauma relief from either a vertical or horizontal anchor, such as a tree or an overhead beam, the safety harness having an adjustable front tie-in assembly whereby the distance between the waist strap and the thigh straps can be adjusted. The wearer is able to change from rear suspension to front suspension after a fall without the necessity of completely detaching from a safety line. | 02-12-2009 |
20090071749 | Energy-absorbing textile element - Component of a fall-arrest apparatus, comprising a first element ( | 03-19-2009 |
20090078500 | Safety Tether Anchor - The present invention relates to a safety tether anchor. The safety tether anchor includes a base for mounting to a tree or other support. The base is securely connected to the support. The safety tether anchor includes a pig tail for attaching a safety harness tether to a support arm of the safety tether anchor. The pig tail can be slidably connected to the support arm so the pig tail can move inwardly or outwardly relative to the vertical support. A pivot arm can also be connected to the support arm, and the pivot arm can be used to hold a wide variety of items. | 03-26-2009 |
20090159364 | FIREMAN'S SAFETY APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USE - A strap for utilization as a safety harness, particularly for use by firefighters is disclosed, wherein the strap comprises an elongated center section with four handles, two at each end extending from the elongated center section approximately opposite each other. The invention discloses a single easily deployable tool and methods which can at least carry S.C.B.A. cylinders and/or other equipment, work as a ladder belt and/or a hose strap, move charged lines, provide an increased search area, work as a hasty harness, work for dragging a victim or firefighter, work easily for Denver drill scenarios, and carry victims or firefighters up or down stairs. | 06-25-2009 |
20090159365 | FIREMAN'S SAFETY APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USE - Methods for utilization of a safety harness, particularly for use by firefighters is disclosed, wherein the strap comprises an elongated center section with four handles, two at each end extending from the elongated center section approximately opposite each other. The invention discloses a single easily deployable tool and methods which can at least carry S.C.B.A. cylinders and/or other equipment, work as a ladder belt and/or a hose strap, move charged lines, provide an increased search area, work as a hasty harness, work for dragging a victim or firefighter, work easily for Denver drill scenarios, and carry victims or firefighters up or down stairs. | 06-25-2009 |
20090188749 | SAFETY HARNESS - A safety harness includes a safety belt unit having a pair of shoulder straps, a connecting belt having one end connected to the safety belt unit, and a hook-engaging member connected to the connecting belt. The hook-engaging member has a loop body confining a loop space therein, and a collar extending from the loop body into the loop space. | 07-30-2009 |
20090194366 | ENERGY ABSORBERS, CONNECTORS AND HORIZONTAL LIFELINE SYSTEMS - An energy absorber including a strap including at least a first path of relatively reduced strength extending over at least a portion of the length of the strap. The energy absorber also includes at least a first transition region including a first initial point where tearing begins along the first transition region when a force above a threshold force is applied (to the energy absorber/strap) and a first end point. The first end point is in operative connection with a first point on the first path so that tearing continues along the first path after tearing along the first transition region. A gradual increase in load occurring as tearing occurs along the transition region. | 08-06-2009 |
20090200106 | Rapid extraction body harness with extendable drag straps - A body harness having an adjustable waist strap; a shoulder strap having a first distal end affixed to a right side of said waist strap and a second distal end affixed to a left side of said waist strap generally opposite from said first distal end so that said shoulder strap is carried by said waist strap in a looping arrangement; a back strap affixed between said waist strap and shoulder strap, wherein said back strap extends approximately between a midpoint of said waist strap and a midpoint of said shoulder strap for supporting the back of the user when being dragged; an elongated drag strap carried by said back strap and disposed generally at the intersection of said back strap and said shoulder strap for extending to facilitate dragging of the user; and, a hand grip carried by said drag strap for increased grip. | 08-13-2009 |
20090205904 | SYSTEM AS ATTACHMENT POSSIBILITY FOR SAFETY EQUIPMENT TO ARREST FALLS - A System as attachment possibility for safety equipments to arrest falls produced by attachment points or, respectively, guide lines or rails secured by a weighting load, is designed so that a disk with a large area of adaptable size and form is composed of individual elements with a small area which are designed to be connected together. Said disk is arranged to be covered with a weighting load (as for example a bulk material, plates or the like) and is accordingly able to take up forces as occur in the case of arresting a fall by way of attachment points applied to it or integrated in individual elements. | 08-20-2009 |
20090236176 | Integrated harness boiler suit - An integrated harness boiler suit has a body and a safety harness. The body has a trunk and multiple limbs. The trunk has multiple limb openings corresponding to a wearer's limbs, an access opening formed centrally in the trunk so a wearer can put on and remove the suit and a linking component for opening and closing. The safety harness is sewn on the body and has a chest binding sewn on the trunk for strengthening closure of the access opening and a connecting leash sewn on the trunk for connecting to a fixture or other person using a line. The integrated boiler suit is convenient to wear, requires no training to be worn safely and may be worn quickly and safely in emergencies. | 09-24-2009 |
20090255756 | HARNESS WITH INTEGRATED FALL ARREST SYSTEM - A fall arrest system formed from a suspension seat supported by a plurality of shoulder straps coupled to an adjustable waist belt is disclosed. The suspension seat formed from a platform that is suspended beneath the adjustable waist belt such that the suspension seat is positioned generally vertically with straps that include breakable connections. During a fall, the breakable connections break and the suspension seat falls into a horizontal position to support a person about which the fall arrest system is attached. During the fall, a self extraction ladder may also be deployed. The fall arrest system may also include fabric layers attached to front and rear sides of shoulder straps. In addition, the side areas under a user's arms between the front and rear sides are open. | 10-15-2009 |
20090260919 | SAFETY LINE ANCHOR - An anchor assembly for an elongate safety line comprises safety line gripping means connected to a bracket means by a releasable clamping means. The releasable clamping means comprises a tapered clamp formed by first and second opposed clamping surfaces defining a tapered space between them, a tapered member having a tapered profile matching the tapered space and a clamping element adapted to urge the first and second clamping surfaces together to clamp the tapered member between them. | 10-22-2009 |
20090277718 | Rescue Apparatus - The invention relates to a rescue apparatus to be lowered from buildings and other elevated locations. The invention includes an enclosure defining an interior space configured for receiving an individual, a harness, and one or more cable securements. The enclosure includes a bottom surface, a sidewall having an internal surface and an external surface, and a closure mechanism coupled to the sidewall and configured for at least partially isolating the interior space from a surrounding environment. In another aspect, the invention relates to a rescue apparatus including a harness assembly and a cable attached thereto. | 11-12-2009 |
20090314577 | HARNESS WITH SUPPORTING BINDING - The invention relates to a harness for personal safety, in particular a safety harness, with two shoulder pieces ( | 12-24-2009 |
20090314578 | Roping harness with improved seat - A roping harness is composed of a belt and a supporting seat joined to one another by joining straps, and comprising an attachment device. The seat is provided with means for adjusting the width to suit the user's morphology. | 12-24-2009 |
20090321184 | PORTABLE ANCHOR ASSEMBLY - A portable anchor assembly is provided. The portable anchor assembly includes a weight assembly and a fork assembly. The weight assembly is configured to hold at least one weight. The weight assembly includes a portion that is configured to penetrate a surface upon which the portable anchor system is resting during use. The fork assembly is coupled to the weight assembly. The fork assembly is configured to dig into the surface upon which the portable anchor system is resting during use. The fork assembly further includes an anchor connection point for the portable anchor assembly. | 12-31-2009 |
20100012424 | FALL ARRESTER FOR A CLIMBING PROTECTION SYSTEM - The fall arrester ( | 01-21-2010 |
20100025148 | FALL ARREST HARNESS - A fall arrest harness comprises a pair of shoulder straps, a pair of leg straps and a rear section extending therebetween, a lanyard connection member being connected to a sternal or chest region of the shoulder straps, the rear section defining a seat portion, adapted to lie across the sub-pelvic region or seat of the wearer, and a back portion, adapted to overlie at least a portion of the back of the wearer, the shoulder straps extending between side regions of the seat portion, preferably adjacent a lower edge thereof, and an upper region of the back portion, whereby the wearer, when suspended in the harness by the lanyard connection member, lies in a supine position with the weight of the wearer supported by the seat portion and back portion of the rear section and the shoulder straps with no load being borne by the leg straps. | 02-04-2010 |
20100038170 | Safety Harness With Femoral Vein Protection - Safety harness for the human body, having two leg harnesses for two human legs, wherein at least one of the leg harnesses has an opening which is arranged in such a way as to keep the vena femoralis at least partially free. | 02-18-2010 |
20100044150 | RESCUE ARRANGEMENT - A rescue arrangement for effecting a rapid descent from a higher level to a lower level. The rescue arrangement comprises guiding means which substantially extend between the higher level and the lower level. Further it comprises carrying means which are connectable with the guiding means for carrying an object, in particular a person, from the higher level to the lower level via the guiding means. It also comprises first braking means located at the guiding means near the lower level for slowing down and/or stopping the carrying means near the lower level. The guiding means comprise at least two substantially parallel tracks, wherein the carrying means are adapted to be connected to at least two of the tracks. | 02-25-2010 |
20100065370 | FALL PROTECTION - The present invention concerns a device for securing persons on maintenance work on aircraft surfaces, having a cable ( | 03-18-2010 |
20100071993 | SAFETY TETHER ANCHOR - The present invention relates to a safety tether anchor. The safety tether anchor includes a base for mounting to a tree or other support. The base is securely connected to the support. The safety tether anchor includes a pig tail for attaching a safety harness tether to a support arm of the safety tether anchor. The pig tail can be slidably connected to the support arm so the pig tail can move inwardly or outwardly relative to the vertical support. A pivot arm can also be connected to the support arm, and the pivot arm can be used to hold a wide variety of items. | 03-25-2010 |
20100089693 | Erector Scaffold Deck Fall Arrest Assembly - A system and method for a scaffold deck with a fall arrest assembly is disclosed. The fall arrest assembly comprises a deck structure ( | 04-15-2010 |
20100096214 | SCAFFOLD SAFETY APPARATUS - The present invention relates to scaffold safety apparatuses that allow a construction worker to safely tie-off while erecting a scaffold. The present invention allows the worker to move across one or more scaffold sections without having to disengage the safety line. In one embodiment, the safety apparatus (e.g. safety device or safety mount) includes two offset elongated members disposed in essentially parallel directions, wherein at least one of these two elongated members has a device that engages a safety line. The safety apparatus also has a connector that connects one elongated member to the other elongated member, and an attachment for securing at least one elongated member to the scaffold. The present invention additionally pertains to a scaffold safety system that includes one or more safety apparatuses, and a safety line; safety scaffolds, kits and methods for using same. | 04-22-2010 |
20100101892 | SHOULDER PROTECTOR AND SAFETY HARNESS - A device for protecting a shoulder when an object ( | 04-29-2010 |
20100108440 | FALL ARREST ASSEMBLY - A fall arrest assembly having belay lines ( | 05-06-2010 |
20100126801 | Fall arrest apparatus - A fall arrest apparatus for building construction comprises: a base; a support column comprising one or more interconnecting stanchions, the support column having a proximal end mounted to the base; a boom mast having a proximal end rotatably coupled to a distal end of the support column; a boom operable to support a load, the boom having a proximal end coupled to the boom mast such that a distal end of the boom extends away from the boom mast; and a boom support assembly coupled to the boom and the boom mast such that at least a portion of the load is borne by the boom support assembly when the load is applied to the boom. | 05-27-2010 |
20100133040 | Roof clamp for fall protection safety equipment - A multi part clamp for fall protection use on a standing seam roof. One component of the clamp is a clamp body with a slot formed within. This slot that may be so designed to allow attachment to multiple styles of standing seam roofs without having to slide the clamp body onto an end of a seam. Another component of the clamp is a pressure bar so designed as to apply pressure to the standing seam without puncturing or tearing the seam metal. Another component is one or more fasteners may be directed through the clamp body to apply pressure and secure the pressure bar to the roof seam and further secure the clamp to the standing seam. Another component is an attachment bracket on the clamp body for attaching a safety fall arrest system or harness to the clamp that is capable of maintaining load in four directions. | 06-03-2010 |
20100187040 | FALL ARREST SAFETY SYSTEM - This present teachings relate an engineered fall-arrest mechanism that stops the free fall of up to two workers simultaneously. The present teachings are described in four exemplary embodiments. | 07-29-2010 |
20100193287 | Motion bicycle learning / handicap safety harness - A motion bicycle safety harness system for bicyclists utilizing a safety harness produced from a heavy weight fabric having a padded interior and attaching, through the use of a carabineer at the rear of the harness, to a height adjustment device. The height adjustment device uses a reinforced backing material having a series of loops allowing a custom adjustment for a variety of bicyclist heights. A nylon type roping material attaches via a carabineer from the height adjustment device and may allow for some stretching that may be advantageous to a bicyclist while performing a motion if they separated from the motion bicycle. The nylon type roping material attaches to a bearing swivel having a 360° turning radius. The attachment of the bearing swivel to a fixed position or a static cable between to poles allowing free movement of the bicyclist performing motions or traversing an obstacle course. | 08-05-2010 |
20100193288 | COMPACT BAILOUT POUCH WITH ROPE COILING APPARATUS - A rapid egress apparatus that includes a bailout pouch formed by a plurality of fabric panels that open to accommodate a coiled rope and close to stow a coiled rope, wherein the pouch includes an opening through which a rapid egress rope may be pulled from said bailout pouch, a rope, and a rope coiling apparatus for rapidly forming the rope into a coil comprising a plurality of stacked figure eight portions. | 08-05-2010 |
20100193289 | MULTISTORY BUILDING FAST ESCAPE AND RESCUE DEVICE - An escape and rescue device used in a multistory building during a terrorist threat or a fire to: a) evacuate a person or persons attached to an expandable disc support with an attachment that is lowered from an upper level of a building through a vertical tube, by using a lesser pressure at the top of the tube and a higher pressure at the bottom of the tube, using a door at the top or a door at the bottom to maintain pressure or by artificial air pressure, thereby permitting the fast evacuation of many people in a short time, b) it can be used by firemen in training in its use and benefits, c) also at amusement parks, where there would be a ride that would teach the users about its reliability and safety, and d) to transport firemen in a fast way from the ground to the upper floors without interfering with the evacuation in process at the congested stairways of the building. | 08-05-2010 |
20100200329 | HARNESS WEBBING PROTECTION SYSTEM - A webbing protection system is provided. The webbing protection system includes at least one pad portion and at least one protective member. The at least one pad portion has a first pad surface and a second pad surface. The first pad surface of each pad portion is configured to engage a portion of a body of a user. The second pad surface of each pad portion has at least one pad channel guide. Each protective member has at least one raised portion. Each protective member is coupled to an associated pad portion such that the raised portion of the protective member is aligned with an associated pad channel guide of the associated pad portion to provide a first guide path for the first webbing. Each protective member provides wear and abrasion protection for the first webbing proximate the guide path. | 08-12-2010 |
20100200330 | TRUSS GUSSET PLATE AND ANCHOR SAFETY SYSTEM - A gusset plate for securing roof truss members together and aiding in anchoring a security line. The plate is planar and metallic having front and rear surfaces and an outer perimeter. Teeth project outwardly from the rear surface. The perimeter includes a flat or V-shaped first edge and a U-shaped second edge. The V-shape and U-shape open in the same direction. The plate includes first and second wings defined between the first and second edges and extending for a distance along the front surfaces of the truss members. A shackle on the security line is secured to the roof truss proximate where the roof truss is reinforced by the gusset plate. The plate secures the truss members together and can provide a strong, rigid surface for the shackle to engage thereby reducing the likelihood of damage to the truss when force is applied to the security line. | 08-12-2010 |
20100213003 | Guardrail Carriage - A system of increased safety when performing work using a ladder is described. The system includes a ladder bracket for temporarily attachment of a ladder to a structure to stabilize or secure the ladder. The bracket is easy to install and acts to limit or prevent slippage of the ladder laterally or away from the structure and generally promotes a greater margin of safety. In addition, the system includes a bracket for temporarily, yet securely, attaching a safety railing to a ladder. A guardrail carriage for securing a person to a rail via a tether is further provided. | 08-26-2010 |
20100224443 | WEARABLE, SELF-DEPLOYING FALL ARREST DEVICE - A wearable, self-deploying fall arrest device to resist sliding movement of a climber on a climbing surface includes a pick blade pivotable between a retracted position and a deployed position. A tip of an out-turned tooth on the pick blade can be oriented downwardly and outwardly in the retracted position to engage and catch the climbing surface. An out-turned fin can be disposed on the opposite end of the pick blade above the pivot to urge the pick blade out of the retracted position upon pressing the fin against the climbing surface. | 09-09-2010 |
20100243372 | FIREMAN'S COMPACT SAFETY DRAG HARNESS - A fire safety harness for dragging a downed fireman to safety in a burning building is made of flat, strong, flexible webbing material and has a Y-shape. The Y-shaped harness has two short legs approximately three feet in length and a long leg approximately six feet in length. In a one-man rescue, the long leg is attached to the victim and the single rescuer's two arms are placed through the two short even legs, respectively. In a two-man rescue, one short leg of the harness is attached to the victim. Each of the two rescuers places one arm through the remaining one short and one long leg, respectively. The different lengths of the short and long legs enable the two rescuers to walk in staggered positions. | 09-30-2010 |
20100243373 | BUCKLE - A buckle and catch used to couple webbing together is provided. The buckle includes a connecting portion, a slide and locking member. The connecting portion is configured to selectively engage an engaging portion of a first webbing. The slide of the buckle is configured to engage a second webbing and the locking member is configured to selectively press the second webbing on the slide | 09-30-2010 |
20100300802 | Single Waistband Belt System Convertible Between a Sit Harness and Quick Release Utility Belt - A belt system convertible into and out of a sit harness configuration for selective use as a harness or a utility belt features a pair of leg loops and a waistband equipped with a quick release buckle. Support straps projecting from the leg loops are arranged for releasable engagement to the waistband and releasable engagement to one another so that the releasable engagement to one another when also engaged to the waistband provides a second closure thereof so that the waistband remains closed by the connection between the support straps even if the quick release buckle on the waistband is inadvertently disengaged. Using only a single waistband, the belt system provides a quick release function when used only as a utility belt, yet avoids the hazard of having the waistband open by inadvertent release of the quick release waistband buckle during use as a harness. | 12-02-2010 |
20100300803 | HARNESS FOR PERSONAL SAFETY - The invention relates to a harness for personal safety, particularly a safety harness, climbing harness, or seat harness, particularly for a carabiner, wherein the belay device is disposed on a belt of the harness and the belt is enclosed by a first enclosing band that forms the load-bearing portion of the belt. The arrangement is made such that the belay device is formed by at least one enclosing band, which is connected to the belt by a predetermined section so as to enclose the belt, and which is released from the belt via another predetermined section. | 12-02-2010 |
20100300804 | Di-Electric Harness For Fall Arrest Systems - The di-electric harness for fall arrest systems includes a full body harness having first and second webbings extending through a chest plate and back plate. The first and second webbings cross at the chest plate and at the back plate and form a loop at the back plate in which is disposed a D-ring. The first and second webbings each extend through a hip plate to form a leg strap. The chest plate, back plate and hip plates are made of non-metal. | 12-02-2010 |
20100314196 | FALL PROTECTION RAIL AND PROTECTION METHOD - A fall prevention system with a securing point, in which the recess which accommodates the securing means and/or the recess which accommodates an external securing means can be locked and in which the lock can be actuated by keys on the securing means and/or on the external securing means. Also disclosed is an associated fall prevention method and the use of the fall prevention system. | 12-16-2010 |
20100326767 | Swivel D-ring attachment point - A swivel D-ring attachment point. A first attachment portion has a first closed aperture defining a circular ring portion that extends over a first circumferential range of at least 180 degrees of arc that is symmetrically disposed relative to an axis. A second attachment portion has a second closed aperture. The first and second attachment portions are joined together so as to permit freely swivelling one of the attachment portions relative to the other around the axis. The second aperture has a shape that is substantially different from the shape of the first aperture, for connecting to substantially different articles. | 12-30-2010 |
20110017546 | METHODS, SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS DIRECTED TO SAFETY HARNESSES, AND TOOL BAGS AND HOLDERS, FOR CONSTRUCTION WORKERS AND THE LIKE - Full body safety harnesses for fall arrest comprising one or more of: 1) A substantially rigid, resilient and water-resistant core throughout substantially the entire body harness frame 2) Serpentine shoulder straps having an S-configuration from at least the central crossing point of the back-shoulder straps. 3) An integrated, fixed chest strap disposed between shoulder straps. 4) An integrated tool bag attachment configuration that comprises an elongated horizontal element configured to comfortably, safely and reliably hold the heavy tool bag that a construction worker may wear. 5) A safety line attachment element guard configured to hold a safety line attachment element such as a D-ring out of the way when not in use. 6) A unitized harness frame wherein substantially all of the harness has the substantially rigid, resilient and water-resistant core. 7) An elongated, elasticized webbing keeper that is longer than it is wide and fits like a sleeve over both the feed portion and the loose end of any loose webbing that can fold back on itself, such as end of a thin nylon strap that passes through an adjustment buckle (or other webbing length adjustor). 8) Visible outer material (i.e., material that is visible to non-wearers of the harness when the harness is being worn, i.e., the outward-facing chest, back, side and/or shoulder areas) comprising a high visibility background material in combination with retroreflective material (the retroreflective material can be, for example, a combined performance material). | 01-27-2011 |
20110031065 | Self-belay set as well as a system with belay points - For the purpose of avoiding accidents during use, a self-belay set with two carabiners (K | 02-10-2011 |
20110042165 | ENERGY ABSORBER FOR PERSONAL FALL ARRESTOR - An energy absorber for use in a personal fall arresting system wherein a pair of webbing are held together by tear away binder elements which are arranged to rupture under controlled conditions to prevent failure of the absorber when experiencing high load conditions. | 02-24-2011 |
20110048851 | SAFETY ANCHOR - A safety anchor is removably attachable to a roof of a building. The safety anchor includes a portion receivable in a drain line of the roof. The safety anchor also includes a stem received in openings of the portion and an elastic member attached to the stem. The elastic member has an adjustable diameter, and the diameter of the elastic member is increased to contact walls of the drain line to secure the safety anchor to the roof. | 03-03-2011 |
20110061971 | RESCUE ARRANGEMENT - The invention relates to a rescue arrangement for effecting a rapid descent from a higher level to a lower level. The rescue arrangement comprises guiding means which extend between the higher level and the lower level, as well as carrying means which are connectable to the guiding means for carrying a person or another object from the higher level to the lower level along the guiding means. Magnetic braking means, which comprise a series of permanent magnets, are located on the guiding means or the carrying means for slowing down the carrying means at least near the lower end of the guiding means. | 03-17-2011 |
20110067953 | Extraction Device - An extraction device comprises a sling comprising a preformed closed loop of adaptable size and a tightening element extending from the preformed loop, pulling of which reduces the loop size. A sliding connection connects the sling to a flexible line having two attachment elements disposed at opposite ends thereof. An extraction garment comprises a belt and a distal attachment point supported an outward distance from the belt for selective connection to the attachment element to facilitate hands-free pulling. The preformed loop can be easily disposed about a casualty and tightened with one hand, leaving the rescuer's other hand free. The sliding connection automatically adjusts the connection point between the sling and flexible line in response to pulling force(s) exerted on the end(s) of the flexible line. The distal attachment point of the extraction garment reduces tendency for the belt to twist under loading. | 03-24-2011 |
20110073408 | LIFELINE SUPPORT RAIL - A life line support for the traveler of a safety harness includes an elongate flexible tensioned cable and a square tube loosely surrounding the cable defining an outside surface for receiving the traveler for movement along the tube. The traveler includes rollers and is formed in two parts which can open to engage around the tube from one side and held closed by the attachment of the life line. The tube is tensioned between wall mountings and the cable is tensioned relative to the wall mountings by additional springs pulling on the cable separately from the tube. The cable thus provides the support strength while the tube provides the rolling surface. | 03-31-2011 |
20110094828 | MOUNTING DEVICE AND FALL PROTECTION SYSTEM - A mounting device for mounting on a wall of an object comprises an at least substantially form-retaining base part ( | 04-28-2011 |
20110100750 | ADJUSTABLE HARNESS - A harness for securing a child in a parade carry position is provided that includes a first strap having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the first strap comprising a buckle at the second end; and a second strap having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the second strap comprising a buckle at the second end, wherein the buckle at the second end of the second strap is capable of being removably coupled to the buckle at the second end of the first strap, and wherein each of the first ends of the first and second strap include a cinchable loop. | 05-05-2011 |
20110155505 | Connector device to prevent worker from falling - A connector device for attaching to a rail of a scaffolding includes an attachment member attached to a lever for coupling to a worker, two gripping members slidably attached onto the lever for adjustably engaging with the rails of different width, and two brackets slidably attached to the gripping members and each having a jaw member for selectively engaging with the lever and for anchoring the gripping member to the lever at the selected position, two barrels are slidably attached onto the lever for mounting the gripping member and each include a slot for receiving the jaw member which is engageable with the ratchet teeth of the lever to anchor the gripping member to the lever at the selected position. | 06-30-2011 |
20110168485 | BELT BUCKLE DEVICE - In a belt buckle device including a tongue piece ( | 07-14-2011 |
20110168486 | FALL-ARRESTING SYSTEM - A worker-lifting unit such as a boom lift or scissors lift may be provided with fall-arresting system for a worker. The fall-arresting system may include a worker-support device enclosed by guard rails and an anchoring point for a fall-arresting harness of the worker. The anchoring point may be positioned on the worker-support device high enough so that, when the worker is in the device, the anchoring point is above the worker's harness. Thus the worker may safely leave the device, when it is in a raised position, while the worker's fall-arresting harness may remain attached to the anchoring point. | 07-14-2011 |
20110168487 | Strap Management Apparatus and Arrangement - A strap management apparatus for an attachable arrangement including at least one elongate strap having at least one free end. The strap management apparatus includes: a substantially rigid member having a body with a first end and a second end; and at least one substantially elastic member operatively engaging the body of the rigid member and a portion of the at least one strap of the attachable arrangement; wherein the rigid member is configured to be urged away from the portion of the at least one strap, thereby creating a generally rectangular or trapezoidal opening through which the at least one free end of the at least one strap can be inserted. An attachable arrangement is also disclosed. | 07-14-2011 |
20110174572 | Attachable Arrangement - An attachable arrangement, including a plurality of straps removably attachable to a body of a user. The plurality of straps includes: at least one strap removably attachable around a first leg of the user; and at least one strap removably attachable around a second leg of the user. When attached, the at least one strap extends around the leg of the user in a direction of equal to or less than about 30° from a substantially horizontal line perpendicular to a substantially vertical axis extending down the leg of the user. A full body harness is also disclosed. | 07-21-2011 |
20110174573 | Chest Strap Arrangement for an Attachable Arrangement - A chest strap arrangement for an attachable arrangement removably attachable to a user and having a first torso strap and a second torso strap. The chest strap arrangement includes: a strap member with a first portion and a second portion; a first buckle having at least one substantially horizontal slot through which the first torso strap extends; and a second buckle having at least one substantially horizontal slot through which the second torso strap extends. In one embodiment, the cross sectional thickness of at least a portion of an outer end area of a buckle is greater than the cross sectional thickness of at least a portion of an inner end area of the buckle. | 07-21-2011 |
20110186382 | FALL ARREST DEVICE - A fall arrest device comprises a body ( | 08-04-2011 |
20110198152 | FALL ARREST ASSEMBLY - A fall arrest assembly ( | 08-18-2011 |
20110203870 | JET BRIDGE FALL PROTECTION ASSEMBLY - A fall protection system that includes at least one rail section, at least one shuttle and at least one connecting member is provided. The at least one rail section is configured and arranged to be coupled to a structure that changes in length. The at least one shuttle is configured and arranged to movably engage the at least one rail section. In addition, the at least one connecting member is configured and arranged to provide a connection point to the at least one shuttle. | 08-25-2011 |
20110203871 | ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED FALL ARRESTER FOR A FALL PROTECTION SYSTEM - The fall arrester ( | 08-25-2011 |
20110214938 | SUPPORT ASSEMBLY - This invention relates of a support assembly for a vehicle of the type that includes an enclosed load carrying compartment having a roof, said support assembly being adapted to provide support for a person when moving about on said roof. The support assembly includes a guide that is mountable on the roof and a base that is adapted to engage said guide and which is capable of movement along said guide while remaining engaged therewith. The support assembly also includes a support structure that includes a lower end portion that is pivotally connected to the base and a handle that is spaced from said base. The support assembly also includes a lock for selectively locking the support structure in a desired attitude relative to the base. | 09-08-2011 |
20110226548 | PORTABLE VEHICLE-STABILIZED MAST AND FALL PROTECTION SYSTEM - Deployable fall protection systems and components are disclosed for protecting against worker falls in cargo handling operations. Workers wearing harnesses are attached to a lifeline supported from overhead, the support being attached to ground-standing mast assemblies stabilized by the weight of a vehicle parked on a foot portion of the mast assembly. | 09-22-2011 |
20110232994 | EMERGENCY EVACUATION RAPPEL LINE ANCHOR MOUNT APPARATUS - A rappel line anchor mount apparatus for use primarily with generally planar type support surfaces and fixtures provides a generally flat, substantially T-shaped body arranged to mount a rappel line on the normally upright leg extending substantially perpendicularly centrally from the work surface edge of the normally laterally extending top leg forming the T-shaped anchor body. The anchor mount apparatus may be formed with opposite jaw members pivotally secured together for movement between an extended, operative condition for use, and a collapsed, folded condition for efficient storage and carrying when not in use. | 09-29-2011 |
20110240403 | Lifeline Connector for Use with Self-Retracting Lifeline with Disconnectable Lifeline - A lifeline connector assembly for releasably interconnecting a first portion and a second portion of a lifeline, the first portion including a first distal end to which a first stop is operatively connected, the second portion including a second distal end to which a second stop is operatively connected, comprises a first stop operatively connected to the first distal end, a second stop operatively connected to the second distal end, and a receiving member operatively connected to the second stop and configured and arranged to receive at least a portion of the first stop thereby interconnecting the first portion and the second portion. | 10-06-2011 |
20110284321 | ADJUSTABLE HARNESS LEG LOOP - The present invention relates to adjustable harness leg loops. One embodiment of the present invention relates to a harness leg loop system comprising a first and second leg loop intercoupled with one another at respective coupling points. The first and second leg loops include interior regions within which a user's leg may be disposed. The areas of the interior regions are individually selectively adjustable via respective slidable members disposed between the interior region and the coupling point of each leg loop. The selective adjustability of the interior region areas does not substantially affect the rise between the interior regions and the coupling points. The minimum shear strength of the interior regions is independent of the slidable members. Therefore, if one of the slidable members fails, an object coupled through the interior region will not necessarily break free from the interior region. | 11-24-2011 |
20110284322 | Rapid access casualty extraction (RACE) belt - The present invention relates generally to a casualty recovery device that allows for a hands free recovery or extraction, either in a combat theatre or any other emergency rescue operation where hands free operation is of significant benefit and time is of the essence. | 11-24-2011 |
20110290586 | Fall Restrict Device - A fall restrict device is disclosed. The fall restrict device may include an outer strap having first and second ends, an inner strap having first and second ends, a first releasable connector connected substantially adjacent to the first end of the inner strap, a second releasable connector connected to the second end of the inner strap, and a fastening mechanism releasably secured to the second end of the outer strap for connecting the outer strap to the inner strap. The fastening mechanism includes a carabiner, a link attached to a roller that is moveable along the inner strap, and a plate. The fall restrict device may also include a first adjustment mechanism for adjusting the outer strap and a second adjustment mechanism for adjusting the inner strap. The first adjustment mechanism may comprise a buckle and the second adjustment mechanism may comprise a bracket assembly. The inner strap may comprise a polyamide webbing surrounded by a flexible polymer coating. | 12-01-2011 |
20110303484 | Safety Apparatus for Arresting A Fall of A Worker - A safety apparatus ( | 12-15-2011 |
20110303485 | Anti-slip Quick-connect Hardware - An anti-slip harness buckle element has a planar body portion with a plurality of slots formed therein. A biased, U-shaped, friction generating member is carried in one of the slots and slidably engages same. A portion of a support strap, or webbing extends through at least two of the slots of the buckle element and is in part forced toward an edge of one of the slots by the U-shaped, friction generating member thereby crating locking friction relative two the webbing to prevent slippage thereof. | 12-15-2011 |
20110315474 | POST ANCHOR EXTENSION FOR A HORIZONTAL LIFELINE SYSTEM - Personal fall arrest systems, such as horizontal lifeline systems, are described in the present disclosure. Typically, posts are inserted in a structure to support a cable used in the horizontal lifeline systems. According to the implementations of post anchor extension described herein, the present disclosure describes a post anchor extension having a base component configured to be inserted within a foundation element of a structure in a fall hazard area of the structure. The post anchor extension also includes a post sleeve configured to be fixedly connected relative to the base component. The post sleeve is further configured to support a post of a horizontal lifeline system. | 12-29-2011 |
20110315475 | DEVICE FOR EMERGENCY LOWERING OF A PERSON FROM A HIGH-RISE BUILDING - An apparatus for the emergency lowering of a person from a high-rise building is fastened on the person's back. The apparatus includes an inflatable central toroidal chamber having a membrane for accommodating the person. The chamber is connected on one side to inflatable shafts which, upon inflation, are arranged in a cone, and which are interconnected by inflatable connectors. The chamber is connected on the other side to an inflatable damping structure with a toroidal inflatable chamber connected by inflatable shafts to the central toroidal chamber. The toroidal inflatable chamber of the damping structure has a diameter which is greater than the diameter of the central toroidal chamber and is less than the diameter of the base of the cone formed by shafts straightened out upon inflation. An air-impermeable perforated fabric is stretched between the shafts and toroidal chambers. An independent gas source is connected to one of the toroidal inflatable chambers or to one of the inflatable shafts. | 12-29-2011 |
20120012421 | Harness and Lift Sling - A safety harness and quick connecting lifting sling used by people such as commercial divers that are required to wear some type of helmet or head gear (such as a diving helmet or full face mask) while being lifted wearing the safety harness. The harness is designed with multiple attachment points that are used to quickly connect the lifting sling for lifting the diver in or out of the water. The lifting sling has been specifically designed with one or more net structures that are used to stabilize the head area and support the weight of the head gear (diving helmet or mask) when the diver is lifted to help prevent neck fatigue and/or injuries to the diver, even if the person is unconscious. | 01-19-2012 |
20120031700 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS RELATING TO FALL PROTECTION ANCHORAGE FOR OVER HEAD AND ROOFING INSTALLATION FEATURING EVACUATION FROM SERVICE - A fall protection anchor and related systems and methods. The anchor comprises a first elongate leg and a second elongate leg connected to each other at a base plate. The first elongate leg comprises a first base end and a first apex end and further comprises a first capture portion near the first base end and a first intra-connection portion near the first apex end. At least the second elongate leg comprises a second base end and a second apex end and further comprises a second capture portion near the second base end and a second intra-connection portion near the second apex end as well as a holding portion located beyond the capture portion: the holding portion comprises a holding element such as holding hole configured to securely hold a fall restraint device connected to a worker. | 02-09-2012 |
20120037450 | HARNESS FOR LINESMEN - A safety harness for use on power transmission pylons has a main section with at least a portion thereof being electrically conductive, and a coupling for connecting that portion to earth. The harness may include a lower support section, with the main section having shoulder straps and an upper back portion. The electrically conductive portion is normally located in at least one of shoulder and waist areas of the main section. The earth connection can be made through a lanyard extending from the harness to the respective pylon. | 02-16-2012 |
20120055737 | Safety Harness - An improved safety harness and method of using same that allows for self-rescue and suspension trauma relief from either a vertical or horizontal anchor, such as a tree or an overhead beam, the safety harness having an adjustable front tie-in assembly whereby the distance between the waist strap and the thigh straps can be adjusted. The wearer is able to change from rear suspension to front suspension after a fall without the necessity of completely detaching from a safety line. | 03-08-2012 |
20120067666 | SHOCK ABSORBING LANYARD - A lanyard has an energy absorbing section which exhibits an arrest force which goes from at least 3 kilo newtons to at least 5 kilo newtons when subjected to a load of 160 kg which free fell from 5.9 feet. | 03-22-2012 |
20120067667 | Safety device and method of using same - A safety device securable on a roof with a fastener, comprising: an anchor bracket having a substantially L-shaped configuration, the anchor bracket including a safety line attachment portion having a substantially plate-shaped configuration and defining a safety line attachment aperture extending therethrough; and a roof attachment portion having a substantially plate-shaped configuration. The roof attachment portion defines a plurality of substantially elongated slots each extending inwardly from one of the roof attachment portion side edges for receiving the fastener therethrough when the fastener is secured to the roof. The slots are slanted so as to extend away from the roof attachment portion proximal end in a direction leading away from the one of the roof attachment portion side edges. A safety line is attached to the safety line attachment portion. | 03-22-2012 |
20120067668 | FALL ARREST DEVICE AND KIT - At least one feature provides a fall arrest device for securing a user. The fall arrest device comprises a primary support member adapted to couple to a doorway, a security line having a first end adapted to couple to the primary support member, and a harness adapted to couple to a second end of the security line. The primary support member includes a first support member adapted to secure the primary support member to a first surface of a wall of the doorway, a second support member adapted to secure the primary support member to a second surface of the wall of the doorway, and at least one connecting member adapted to removeably couple the first support member and the second support member to each other. The connecting member may be adjusted to change a spacing between the first and second support members to secure the primary support member to the doorway. | 03-22-2012 |
20120067669 | SAFETY PROTECTION DEVICE FOR ROOF CONSTRUCTION OF TRAIN BODY ASSEMBLY - A safety protection device for the roof construction of a train body assembly comprises two arch bridge shaped transverse walking boards and a safety rope, wherein the safety rope is fixed between the span of the two arch bridge shaped transverse walking boards. The invention has the following benefit effects: the safety for the worker walking and working on the roof can be guaranteed since the worker walks up to the roof through the arch bridge shaped transverse walking boards and ties the other end of a safety belt which is tied on him to the safety rope. | 03-22-2012 |
20120073900 | Safety Line Anchoring System - A safety line anchor system is provided and includes an elongate member including a threaded stud at one end for threading the member on to a threaded opening in a trench plate, a flange fixed to the stud end of the member above the stud base, the flange having two or more openings provided there through for accepting two or more stabilization bolts, a freely rotable platform attached to the end of the elongate member opposite the stud end, the platform including two or more slots cut there through for accepting safety line attachments, and a crane handle fixed to the rotable platform, the crane handle for accepting a crane hook. | 03-29-2012 |
20120073901 | Passenger Or Load Raising Aid - The invention relates to a passenger or load raising aid for ladders ( | 03-29-2012 |
20120103724 | Full Body Harness For Fall Arrest Utilizing Variable-Width Webbing - The present invention provides a full body harness which includes at least one unitary length of webbing woven with a variable width along its length which improves the comfort, use and performance of the harness, particularly in suspension and work positioning. Preferably, the harness uses several pieces of webbing to form two shoulder straps, two identical leg straps, and a subpelvic strap. The variable-width webbing is preferably used to form the subpelvic strap. | 05-03-2012 |
20120138386 | STRUCTURE, SAFETY APPARATUS AND KIT FOR SAFEGUARDING WORKERS LOCATED ATOP A CONTAINER - The present disclosure relates to a structure, a safety apparatus and a kit for safeguarding workers located atop a freight vehicle. The structure comprises a base and a top rail supported by the base. The top rail is in overhanging placement relative to the base so that the vehicle may be positioned adjacent to the structure and underneath the top rail. Safety equipment may be attached to a moveable attachment point supported by the top rail so that workers may wear the safety equipment and walk along a length of the vehicle while being protected from an eventual fall. | 06-07-2012 |
20120186906 | FALL ARREST SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - Embodiments of the disclosure provide a fall arrest system. The fall arrest system may include a post disposed on a clamp. The clamp may be configured to secure to a base structure. The fall arrest system may also include a davit arm disposed on the post via one or more hinges. The post may be configured to support a winch and the davit arm may be configured to support a cable therefrom. | 07-26-2012 |
20120193165 | Apparatus for Receiving Shock Loading - A fall restraint system includes a cable for attachment to a fall restraint harness assembly of a worker. The cable can be attached to a boom arm cantilevered on a mast carried from the ground or can be stretched between two points on opposed walls. A shock absorber is provided for absorbing at least part of the shock forces so as to reduce the loading applied to the support system. This comprises an elongate member with a movable member or sleeve mounted on it for longitudinal movement. The movement is resisted by a friction brake or a compressible material contained within a tube so that the sleeve moves along the tube in response to loads exceeding the normal load to reduce the loading on the cable while compressing the material in the tube. | 08-02-2012 |
20120228056 | SAFETY HARNESSES, CONNECTIVE RING ATTACHMENTS FOR USE IN SAFETY HARNESSES AND BACK PADS FOR USE IN SAFETY HARNESSES - A back pad system for use in connection with a safety harness which includes at least two spaced back straps and a connector adapted to be connected to a line or lanyard. In one form, the system includes a back pad having passages through which the two back straps can be passed to be crossed over the connector, an attachment to which the connector can be moveably attached, and at least one member that captures the connector in an upright position upon application of force such as manual force (either directly or indirectly) to the connector to move the connector to the upright position. | 09-13-2012 |
20120267192 | Personnel Safety Apparatus for a Machine - Personnel safety apparatus is provided on a machine to prevent users from falling while moving between access points on the machine. The apparatus includes a rail having a first end positioned adjacent a first user access point and a second end positioned adjacent a second user access point to define a rail path that spans a vertical elevation. A carrier is movably coupled to the rail and has a first mode, in which the carrier engages a fixed position on the rail, and a second mode, in which the carrier is permitted to move relative to the rail. A tether extends between a harness on the user and the carrier to secure the user to the machine. | 10-25-2012 |
20120285769 | SCAFFOLDING ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - A scaffolding assembly including at least one scaffolding climbing tower defined by four corner standards, two or more working platforms, and one or more intermediate platforms between at least one pair of working platforms. | 11-15-2012 |
20120298443 | NON-SINGLE POINT OF FAILURE MEMBER SLIDE - A non single point of failure member slide having two members that extend from a second washer, downwardly through a sheath to a belt. The glide being slidably disposed within a track member. | 11-29-2012 |
20120298444 | SCAFFOLD FALL PROTECTION SYSTEM - The present invention relates to fall protection systems to which a scaffolder can tie off during scaffold construction by adjusting the height of the lifeline and to move along the entire length of a scaffold level without having to disengage the lifeline. In one embodiment the fall protection system includes two vertical support members adapted to be affixed to a scaffold frame wherein the two vertical members have attachment means for attachment of a lifeline, and wherein the attachment means are located at each respective vertical member and configured for movable attachment at a plurality of positions along the vertical axis of each support members. In addition the present invention relates to methods to use the fall protection system during scaffold construction. | 11-29-2012 |
20120312633 | Roof Strap Anchor Safety System - Disclosed is a new fall prevention and roof safety device, comprising an elongated strap adapted to span between two gutters and run along a roof surface. The strap employs a pair of ratchet straps, a central D-ring positioned at the strap midlength for placement over the ridge of a pitched roof, and a pair of gutter hooks at each end of the strap. The D-ring is adapted for attachment of a safety line, while the gutter hooks comprise substantially C-shaped hooks and an opening to secure around a gutter, securing against a roof soffit without placing load directly onto the gutter. Optionally, a gutter wedge, comprising a block adapted to fit within the gutter interior, may be used for structures that do not have adequate soffit attachment clearance for a gutter hook. The disclosed safety device can be quickly installed and removed without using nails, screws, or other permanent fixturing. | 12-13-2012 |
20120325580 | Tether Device And Method - A method and device is provided for tethering an elevated individual to a fall arresting anchor. The device includes a tether strap having first and second opposite ends. The tether strap defines first and second loop portions positionable about corresponding shoulders of the individual and being movable between a first open configuration allowing a corresponding shoulder to be positioned therein and a second configuration for capturing the corresponding shoulder to be positioned. A tether point is defined by the first and second ends of the tether strap and is connectable to an anchor. A belt is operatively connected to the tether strap and is positionable about a waist of the individual. | 12-27-2012 |
20130008742 | HARNESS WEBBING ELEVATION SYSTEM - A harness system includes a shoulder portion including a first vented protective element and a raised harness device. A belt portion includes a second vented protective element and a raised belt device. | 01-10-2013 |
20130020149 | Method of Using Fall Arrest Lanyard - An improved fall arrest lanyard apparatus and method for decelerating and arresting a user from impacting the ground after a fall, along with an integrated, deployable etrier. After the fall sequence has ended, the user may use the etrier to relieve tension in an upper portion of the lanyard and thereby disconnect the lanyard from the user while suspended. | 01-24-2013 |
20130025968 | Systems for Use with Multiple Safety Devices and Connectors for Use Therewith - A system includes a support including an extending rigid member and a first attachment at a first position on the rigid member to which a first self-retracting lifeline is attached, The first self-retracting lifeline includes a first housing from which a first lifeline exits. The first housing is movable relative to the rigid member. The system also includes at least a second attachment at a second position on the rigid member to which a second self-retracting lifeline. The second self-retracting lifeline includes a second housing from which a second lifeline exits, The second housing is movable relative to the rigid member independent of the movement of the first housing. The first position is spaced from the second position. The system further includes a connector attached to the frame to connect the frame to an article worn by a user. | 01-31-2013 |
20130056302 | FALL PROTECTION SAFETY DEVICE WITH END OF SERVICE LIFE INDICATOR - Embodiments relate to fall protection safety devices, such as various fall arresting personal safety devices as safety harnesses, belts, and/or lanyards by way of non-exclusive example, having one or more end of service life indicators. Typically, the device would include webbing and one or more end of service life indicators for indicating when the webbing has been exposed to a sufficient concentration of some degrading condition for sufficient duration that there is a risk that the structural integrity, strength, and/or tenacity of the webbing would fall below the safety limit. Such devices would allow for a quick visual inspection to determine if the fall protection device should be retired from service. | 03-07-2013 |
20130062144 | Restraint System with Dual Release Mechanisms - Disclosed is a restraint system for a vehicle. A crewmember or occupant is interconnected to the restraint system by way of a strap. The strap has two separate and independently operable release mechanisms. The strap permits the occupant to be either manually or automatically released from the associated restraint. The restraint can be mounted within any of a variety of land, sea, air, or space based vehicles. In one non-limiting embodiment, the first release mechanism is automatically activated in response to a triggering event and the second release mechanism is manually activated by the occupant pulling on a lanyard. | 03-14-2013 |
20130062145 | FALL PREVENTION SYSTEM, MULTIPLE-RING MEMBER, FIGURE EIGHT RING, FOUR-HOLE MEMBER, METHOD FOR WORKING ON ROOF, MASTER ROPE INSTALLATION METHOD, BUCKET FOR FALL PREVENTION SYSTEM, AND HOOK FOR ROOF VERGE - A fall prevention system includes a master rope that passes over a roof of a house having a ridge, from the vicinity of the ground on one side of the house, and is installed by being extended to the vicinity of the ground on the other side of the house; a weight that is configured of buckets, is connected to the master rope at an end portion of the master rope, and is installed on the ground; and a retractable fall arrester that connects a harness worn by a worker who works on the roof to the master rope. | 03-14-2013 |
20130068556 | Adjustable Harness - A safety harness tool has a single web member that is used to form two arm loop structures and two leg loop structures for respectively securing the limbs of a body. The loops are primarily formed by stitched certain portions of the single web member to itself. The arm loops are made to have extra material, beyond what is needed to be securely placed around the arms of the body. When the harness tool is in use, the excess portions of the two arm loops are tied to each other and/or adjusted in size using an adjustment ring, such as a double buckle. | 03-21-2013 |
20130140109 | Curved Ladder for Tank Access - A ladder is designed for a tank having a vertically extending side wall and a top of a convex curved profile, with an access point near the top center of the convex curved top, the ladder having a pair of parallel side rails, each side rail having a straight section at one end and a curved section at the other end, the curved section extending over the top of the tank and toward the access point, with plurality of rungs extending between and secured to the side rails, with at least one rung positioned in the straight section of the side rails and at least one rung positioned in the curved section of the side rails. A separate hand grip may be mounted on the tank between the ladder and the access point of the tank. | 06-06-2013 |
20130153332 | DEVICE FOR FIXING A TEST PERSON ON A STANDING SURFACE - The invention relates to a device for fixing a test person on a standing surface, wherein at least one rope is tensioned between a hip belt placed on the test person and a retaining plate arranged below the standing surface. | 06-20-2013 |
20130168184 | Support Systems and Related Methods for Maintaining Building Exteriors - The present invention relates to system and methods for exterior building maintenance. In one embodiment, a mobile support system for supporting a suspended user includes a top supporter, one or more rope support points, an inner parapet guide and an outer parapet guide. The top supporter includes a rolling assembly for travelling along a top surface of a rooftop parapet. The top supporter also includes a support point for a rope to securely suspend the user adjacent to the building exterior. The inner parapet guide, coupled to the top supporter, guides and stabilizes the top supporter by travelling along a vertical inner surface of the rooftop parapet. Similarly, the outer parapet guide, also coupled to the top supporter, guides and stabilizes the top supporter by travelling along an opposing outer surface of the rooftop parapet. | 07-04-2013 |
20130175117 | Convertible Safety Harness - An upper body harness portion for converting a seat-style harness to a full body harness. The upper body harness portion includes a front lower component, a rear lower component, and an upper torso component having elongated first, second and third webbings. The ends of the first and second webbings are detachably securable to opposite sides of the front and rear or side portions of the seat-style harness waist belt, respectively. The third webbing forms a closed loop which, when worn, extends over a wearer's shoulders on opposite sides of the wearer's head. First and second connectors are slidably connected to the third webbing, with the first connector also being slidably connected to the first webbing adjacent the front of a wearer and the second connector being slidably connected to the second webbing adjacent the back of a wearer. | 07-11-2013 |
20130175118 | DS-001 Full-Body Safety Harness - A full-body safety harness that is to be worn by a user, especially a user in a hostile environment. Which such full-body safety harness comprises a torso surrounding portion with a D-ring for attaching a life line, two vertical shoulder straps, four straps that affixes to a pair of pants, and two leg supporting straps that clip around the legs. All portions of this safety harness extend over a portion of a person's body to retain the person within the full-body safety harness. The straps of this full-body safety harness are fabricated from a flexible material having an elastic extension in the range of 10%-25% under a tension load of approximately 100 newton's. This percentage of stretch of this full-body safety harness is controlled by additional static material that is stitched onto the straps in a controlled loop pattern. | 07-11-2013 |
20130213735 | Safety Securing Device and Securing Assembly Comprising Such a Device - A safety securing device has two carabiners intended to receive a securing element, each of the carabiners including a hook provided with an opening; a detection device which can be activated upon insertion of the aforementioned element into the hook; a closure door; and a device for locking the door, coupled to a stressing device arranged to activate the locking device when the door is closed. The carabiners are interconnected by a transmission device that connects the detection device of one carabiner to the locking device of the other carabiner, the activation of the detection device of either of the carabiners triggering the deactivation of the locking device of the other carabiner. | 08-22-2013 |
20130228394 | Worker Safety Device and Method - A worker safety device for use with an object having a person support surface, the device comprising: a length-adjustable device frame positionable on said object; a frame fastener coupled to the device frame configured to detachably fasten the device frame to the object; an attachment means, attached to the device frame, configured and positioned to attach a personal fall-prevention device to the device frame; whereby a person on said surface using the fall-prevention device can prevent a fall from said surface by attaching the fall-prevention device to the attachment means. | 09-05-2013 |
20130240292 | RELEASE MECHANISM FOR HARNESS SYSTEM - A harness system includes a waist belt assembly, a first releasable retainer attached to the waist belt assembly, shoulder straps, a back plate connected to the shoulder straps, and a release system including at least a first release strap connected to and extending from the back plate. The first release strap includes at least a first releasable connector in operative connection with the first releasable retainer so that actuation of the first release strap causes disconnection of the first releasable connector from operative connection with the first releasable retainer so that the first releasable retainer becomes disconnected from connection with the back plate and the back plate can be removed by a user while the waist belt assembly remains worn by the user. | 09-19-2013 |
20130248284 | METHODS, SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS DIRECTED TO SAFETY HARNESSES, AND TOOL BAGS AND HOLDERS, FOR CONSTRUCTION WORKERS AND THE LIKE - Full body safety harnesses for fall arrest comprising a substantially rigid, resilient and water-resistant core throughout substantially the entire body harness frame. | 09-26-2013 |
20130299275 | FLEXIBLE, PORTABLE HANDRAIL - Provided is a manually controlled flexible band play out and slack retracting device including a frame structure and shaft about which a band is wound. A hub may be mounted on the shaft, such that the strap is wound around the hub rather than the shaft, including a radially wound spring secured to the shaft at one and to inner side of the hub at the other end. The band feeds between flat surfaces of a clamping mechanism that includes a hand controlled braking device that applies a squeezing pressure to the band on a dispensing end. | 11-14-2013 |
20130319793 | Fall Arrest Apparatus - A fall arrest apparatus has a body harness having a backrest and a seat and capable of being worn by a user so that the backrest extends from a rear shoulder region to a rear hip region of the user while the seat extends from about the rear hip region to a rear thigh region of the user. A suspension harness is configured for connection to the body harness at a front shoulder region and at a front thigh region, such mat when the user is suspended from the suspension harness in the body harness, the user is reclined in the body harness with a weight of the user being distributed across the backrest and seat assemblies. | 12-05-2013 |
20130327591 | ANCHOR TROLLEY AND FALL ARREST SYSTEM AND METHOD IMPLEMENTING THE SAME - A fall arrest anchor trolley for arresting the fall of a user. In one embodiment, the invention can be a fall arrest trolley comprising: a body a brake sub-system, and a plurality of wheels rotatably coupled to the body, wherein bottoms of the plurality of wheels collectively define a rolling plane; the brake sub-system comprising a brake rod, a brake pad connected to the brake rod, a lanyard connector connected to the brake rod, and a resilient element; the brake rod slidably coupled to the body so that the brake sub-system is alterable between: (1) a free state in which the brake pad is spaced a distance above the rolling plane; and (2) an arrest state in which at least a portion of the brake pad is located within the rolling plane; the resilient element biasing the brake sub-system into the free state. | 12-12-2013 |
20130341122 | LIFT FOR HIGH-VOLTAGE TOWERS AND WIND TURBINE TOWERS - An arrangement for overcoming heights or vertical distances, such as, in particular, high-voltage towers, towers for wind installations, buildings, high-bay warehouses, etc., has a longitudinally extended, rail-like profile ( | 12-26-2013 |
20140008147 | Harness Safety System - A harness safety system comprising energy absorbing material that exhibits a change in physical properties at different applied strain rates. Typically, as a result of a sudden impact or applied stress or pressure event the material becomes substantially rigid, changing to a less rigid, more resilient, relaxed or conformable state after a elapsing of a time period following the sudden impact or applied stress or pressure event. | 01-09-2014 |
20140034419 | SAFETY HARNESS - There is provided a full body harness comprising a chest strap, an abdomen strap and a damping unit between the chest strap and the abdomen strap. The damping unit is adapted in the event of a fall to limit the maximum loading acting on the wearer of the harness. The damping unit has a connection for connection to an external runner. | 02-06-2014 |
20140060966 | D-Ring with Rescue Attachment and Lanyard Attachments Integrated - Apparatus and associated methods relate to a safety interface plate element that securely attaches to a length of webbing, and further provides a plurality of non-intersecting apertures to couple to a corresponding plurality of safety devices. In an illustrative example, the safety interface plate element may include a slotted opening through which the webbing is threaded. In some examples, the webbing may be removably installed in the slotted opening via a gating mechanism. In some embodiments, the safety interface plate element configured with an embodiment of the gating mechanism may be retrofit to a closed webbing on a pre-fabricated safety harness, for example. In various examples, multiple safety devices may be securely coupled to a safety harness via embodiments of the safety interface plate element. | 03-06-2014 |
20140060967 | Fall Protection System for Shipping Containers - Apparatus and associated methods relate to a fall protection system including a manually-operable locking assembly releasably coupled to a corner casting of an ISO Standard shipping container, a safety lanyard extending from the locking assembly and connected to a user-worn harness via a connecting device. In an illustrative example, multiple simultaneous points of connection may be established with one or more corner castings to provide securement when moving along or climbing shipping containers. In another illustrative example, the lanyard may be connected to a cable and trolley system for mobility along one or more shipping container surfaces. The cable may be oriented horizontally or vertically to permit horizontal or vertical travel of the user. In some implementations, the locking assembly may employ a twist-lock structure. In an illustrative example, the locking assembly may releasably couple to the corner casting without the use of additional tools or hardware. | 03-06-2014 |
20140060968 | Fall Protection Safety Harness - Apparatus and associated methods relate to a fall-protection safety harness having breathable padding structures located at harness pressure points, including dorsal and shoulder regions, the lumbar region, and leg regions. The padding structures may be constructed to provide air-flow both through and around comfort pads. To provide air-flow through the comfort pads, the padding structures may be made of a sandwich of breathable materials. For example, the padding structures may be made by sandwiching reticulated foam pads between mesh fabric materials. The foam pads may be captured by the two mesh fabrics by a circumferential stitching. Circumferential stitching may permit the reticulated foam to retain its uncompressed form which may facilitate airflow therethrough. Separate and symmetric pads may be located on both sides of a wearer's spine, both at the lumbar region and at the dorsal region of the back, permitting airflow between pads and along the wearer's spine. | 03-06-2014 |
20140060969 | Fall Protection Safety Harness - Apparatus and associated methods relate to a fall-protection safety harness having padding structures located at harness pressure points, including dorsal and shoulder regions, the lumbar region, and leg regions. The padding structures may be constructed to provide air-flow parallel to a wearer's skin. Air may flow through wearer-webbing channels created by displacing a webbing via comfort pads. For example, the padding structures may be made by sandwiching foam pads between mesh fabric materials. The foam pads may be captured by the two mesh fabrics using circumferential stitching, for example. Circumferential stitching may permit the foam to retain its uncompressed form which may facilitate webbing displacement. Separate and symmetric pads may be located on both sides of a wearer's spine, both at the lumbar region and at the dorsal region of the back, permitting airflow between pads and along the wearer's spine. | 03-06-2014 |
20140124292 | POSTS FOR USE IN FALL PROTECTION - A post system for use in fall protection includes a connector to connect to a structure and a support in operative connection with a lifeline to maintain the lifeline at a first height above the structure. When a first threshold force is experienced on the lifeline, the support is operable to lower the lifeline to a second height which is lower than the first height. The ratio of a change in effective length of the lifeline resulting from the lowering of the lifeline to a change in height resulting from lowering of the lifeline (or the ΔL/ΔH ratio) is less than 1. The ratio of the change in effective length of the lifeline resulting from the lowering of the lifeline to the change in height resulting from lowering of the lifeline may also be less than 0.5 or less than 0.4. | 05-08-2014 |
20140202790 | TEMPORARY FALL PROTECTION - A method of handling fall protection systems ( | 07-24-2014 |
20140246269 | METHOD FOR TETHERING A PERSON TO THE HULL OF A VESSEL - A tether device includes a magnetic base; a pole having a first end attached to the magnetic base; and a connector or clip attached at a second end of the pole, for removably connecting the tethering device to a user. Also, a method for tethering a user to a hull of a vessel including the steps of providing a tether device having a magnetic base, a pole having a first end attached to the magnetic base, and a connector or clip attached at a second end of the pole; connecting the connector or clip to the user; and engaging the magnetic base with the hull of the vessel. | 09-04-2014 |
20140251722 | VIEW PACK FOR SHOCK ABSORBING LANYARD - A shock absorbing view pack is permanently attached with a material cover. A first inspection window is connected to the shock absorbing view pack. The first inspection window for inspecting an absorption portion of a lanyard disposed within the shock absorbing view pack. | 09-11-2014 |
20140251723 | SHOWER SAFETY SYSTEM - A shower safety system, which prevents or reduces the chance of injury in case of a sudden loss of ability to stand upright, comprises a harness to be worn by a user when he/she showers. The harness is anchored to the wall of the shower or other fixture, via a tether component and mounting element. The system preferably includes an alarm, which alerts for help in a situation of possible distress. | 09-11-2014 |
20140251724 | FALL-ARREST ANCHORS AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS RELATING THERETO - A fall-arrest anchor comprising a single, elongated member having a breaking strength more than 5,000 lb (22.5 kN). The single, elongated member comprises a first anchor portion sized and configured for attachment to a building and a second worker-attachment portion sized and configured for attachment to a worker's lifeline. The first anchor portion is at least about twice as long as the second worker-attachment portion, and the first anchor portion and the second worker-attachment portion are joined at an angle such that subjecting the fall-arrest anchor to a fall-arrest stress load visibly deforms the fall-arrest anchor and visibly changes the angle. | 09-11-2014 |
20140251725 | QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR FOR FALL PROTECTION - A quick release buckle includes a main body portion including a top housing portion and a bottom housing portion. A t-bar element removably connects within the main body portion. A pair of locking pawls removably connect with an extension portion of the t-bar element. A locking wheel device is configured for locking and unlocking the pair of pawls based on contact of pawl extensions with one or more portions of the locking wheel device. | 09-11-2014 |
20140262608 | SELF-LOCKING WEBBING CONNECTABLE DEVICE ATTACHMENT PLATE - Apparatus and associated methods relate to a safety interface device that securely attaches to a length of webbing, while simultaneously providing a plurality of non-intersecting apertures to couple to a corresponding plurality of safety devices. In some embodiments, the safety interface device may be retrofitted to a closed webbing on a pre-fabricated safety harness. In some exemplary embodiments, the element may be opened and closed by providing two pivotably coupled plates, permitting the webbing to be installed when the plates are opened, and secured when the plates are closed. Various embodiments, for example, provide a securing pin which automatically locks the device to the webbing when the device is closed around the webbing. In some embodiments, the device will be again locked in a secondary fashion whenever a safety device is attached to the interface plate. Thus, at least two distinct actions may be required to open the device. | 09-18-2014 |
20140318889 | SAFETY SYSTEM FOR A SLANTED ROOF - A safety system for a roof, more particularly a pitched roof, comprises an anchor point and a safety line with which a person working on the roof can be secured to the anchor point or an accessory. A first coupling member is attached to or forms part of the anchor point, a second coupling member is attached to or forms part of the safety line or accessory and is suitable for establishing a connection with the first coupling member. Further, the system comprises a mechanism for moving the second coupling member to the first coupling member. | 10-30-2014 |
20140339016 | SLOPED ROOF FALL ARREST SYSTEM AND BRACE - A slip-on eave brace and a system incorporating the same for providing fall arrest on a sloped roof is disclosed. The slip-on eave brace has a soffit load distributing member, a vertical member coupled to the soffit load distributing member at one end portion thereof, and a sloped roof engaging member coupled to an opposite end portion of the vertical member. A safety line attachment member is fixed to an opposite end portion of sloped roof engaging member to the coupling with the vertical member. In a fall arrest event, fall forces are transferred via the safety line into the slip-on eave brace and into the eave of a sloped roof. A sloped roof fall arrest system can use one or more slip-on cave braces to provide fall protection to one or more workers on a sloped roof. | 11-20-2014 |
20140353080 | HARNESS FOR PREVENTING A FALL AND FOR IMPROVED SUSPENSION SUPPORT - The invention relates to a roping harness including a belt, a pair of leg loops, front and rear shoulder straps including at least one fall-arresting safety hooking point on the back, the rear shoulder straps being capable of sliding freely in the belt, while being attached by their lower ends to the leg loops. The back part of the belt is connected to the front shoulder straps by connecting means while being disconnected from the back hooking point. This results in holding the belt in place while preventing it from slipping when it must bear a certain weight of equipment, and a transfer of the load to the straps of the leg loops to the back hooking point during a fall. | 12-04-2014 |
20150021118 | Assistant Harness - An assistant harness is provided to help attendants such as caregivers and first responders move patients or victims in a supportive, safe, and dignified manner. The harness has a belt that wraps around a patient's waist, with a first end having a primary buckle and the second end being engaged with the primary buckle to create a loop. To allow patients to be carried, a first leg strap and a second leg strap are provided. When not needed the first and second leg strap are held out of the way by restraining straps. When needed to help lift a patient, the first leg strap and second leg strap can be engaged with corresponding buckles on the front of the belt, effectively creating a seat to support the patient. Handles are positioned on each side of the belt to help attendants assist a patient, including lifting the patient as necessary. | 01-22-2015 |
20150027808 | WARNING AND MESSAGE DELIVERY AND LOGGING SYSTEM UTILIZABLE IN A FALL ARRESTING AND PREVENTION DEVICE AND METHOD OF SAME - A fall arresting/prevention safety protection device for aerial lifts that delivers notifications and warnings to individuals who are subject to accidental falls or other safety hazards when performing construction or the like or when operating elevating construction machinery such as aerial lift work platforms, bucket trucks and similar type elevating work platforms. The invention further provides a load sensor that when activated transmits an emergency signal to operators, supervisors and emergency personnel. The present invention further provides a remote control to access and control movement of the aerial lift through a wireless transmission in the event the lift operator falls out of or is ejected from the bucket or work platform. | 01-29-2015 |
20150027809 | SAFETY HARNESS SYSTEM FOR A TWO PIECE CLIMBING TREE STAND - A safety system for a two piece tree climbing stand incudes a safety cable that is secured to the climbing cable of the tree stand so as not to interfere with the two pieces of the stand as the tree stand is maneuvered up a tree. An elongated resilient sleeve is adapted to surround both the climbing cable and the safety cable so that the safety cable is secured to the tree climbing cable until the sleeve is removed. The safety cable is adapted to be secured to the safety harness worn by the tree climber and to the climbing cable of the tree stand. | 01-29-2015 |
20150034416 | Lumbar Wear-Pad - Apparatus and associated methods relate to a flexible lumbar wear-pad having an external low-friction high-wear-resistance surface, the lumbar wear-pad configured to be replaceably coupled to the lower back region of a belted fall-protection safety harness. In various embodiments, the lumbar wear-pad may cover a length of the webbing over the hip and lumbar vertebrae regions of a wearer's lower back. In some embodiments a lumbar wear-pad may be field replaceable on a fall-protection safety harness. An exemplary embodiment may have three prominences, a smaller center prominence located near a wearer's lumbar vertebrae and two side prominences located near a wearer's hip bones. In some embodiments, the lumbar wear-pad may be flexible so as to anatomically conform to a wearer's body. Exemplary lumbar wear-pads may provide protection for both a wearer and the wearer's harness during sliding or leaning engagements with vertical surfaces. | 02-05-2015 |
20150060195 | Harness with Integral Relief Loops for Suspension Trauma - A safety harness ( | 03-05-2015 |
20150060196 | SUSPENSION TRAUMA RELIEF STRAP ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH A FULL BODY HARNESS - A preferred embodiment suspension trauma relief strap assembly for use with a full body harness includes a pair of straps connectable in two configurations. The first configuration is formed by engaging a hook of one strap with one of a plurality of closed loop arrangements of the other strap to form a sling upon which a person donning the full body harness may stand. The second configuration is formed by engaging the hook of the one strap with one of the plurality of closed loop arrangements of the one strap and engaging the hook of the other strap with one of the plurality of closed loop arrangements of the other strap to form two slings upon which a person donning the full body harness may stand. | 03-05-2015 |
20150075903 | Apparatus for Receiving Shock Loading - A fall restraint system includes a cable for attachment to a fall restraint harness assembly of a worker. The cable can be attached to a boom arm cantilevered on a mast carried from the ground or can be stretched between two points on opposed walls. A shock absorber is provided for absorbing at least part of the shock forces so as to reduce the loading applied to the support system. This comprises an elongate member with a movable member or sleeve mounted on it for longitudinal movement. The movement is resisted by a friction brake or a compressible material contained within a tube so that the sleeve moves along the tube in response to loads exceeding the normal load to reduce the loading on the cable while compressing the material in the tube. | 03-19-2015 |
20150090527 | RESTRAINING SYSTEM INCLUDING NEAR FIELD RFID DETECTION - A restraining system comprises a restraining device including first and second interlockable parts that, when interlocked, restrain the system. The restraining system further comprises a passive RFID tag attached to the first part, and a passive RFID reader coupled to the second part for near field detection of the tag within a prescribed range of the second part. | 04-02-2015 |
20150096833 | Safety Device - A free-standing demountable window safety assembly adapted to rest, in use, on the floor inside a room containing a window opening in a wall, and against the wall containing the window, without engaging with the window opening, said assembly comprising:—•(i) at least two feet ( | 04-09-2015 |
20150122579 | ELEVATED PLATFORM SYSTEM INCLUDING RESTRAINING SYSTEMS AND VISION SYSTEM - An elevated platform system comprises a platform, a vision system configured to detect a number of people on the platform, and a plurality of restraining systems onboard the platform. Each restraining system includes a passive RFID tag secured to the platform and a reader configured to perform near field detection of the tag. | 05-07-2015 |
20150129356 | ROOF SAFETY DEVICE - A roof safety device includes a fixed arm having a generally arched portion and a first cross-beam, a hook-slide slidably cooperating with the arched portion of the fixed arm. The hook-slide also includes a second cross-beam. The roof safety device includes a means for removably locking the hook-slide into fixed engagement with the fixed arm. A harness is connected to the fixed arm and worn by a user of the roof safety device. | 05-14-2015 |
20150144423 | Method And Apparatus For Determining Safety Of A Working Environment - An apparatus for determining the safety of a working environment comprising a panel assembly including first D-Ring indicia corresponding to D-Ring height, a first slider supported for movement relative to the panel assembly, the first slider including first anchor height indicia corresponding to anchor height and a Free Fall Distance (FFD) indexing arrow, a second slider supported for movement relative to the panel assembly, the second slider including FFD indicia corresponding to FFD first lanyard length indicia corresponding to lanyard length. The first slider is moved to a first slider FFD calculation position based on a determined anchor height. The second slider is moved to a second slider FFD calculation position based on a determined lanyard length and a determined D-Ring height. The FFD is determined based on a relative position of the FFD indexing arrow on the first slider and the FFD indicia on the second slider. | 05-28-2015 |
20150314150 | Safety Restraint System for an Elevated Worker's Bucket - A safety restraint system for use by a worker working in a bucket, including a primary tether line that securely encircles the bucket at a position adjacent to the upper rim thereof; at least a pair of straps connected to the tether line on opposite sides of the bucket; a safety harness or aerial belt adapted to be worn by the worker and having at least a pair of clips attached thereto; and at least a pair of straps that interconnect the harness buckles to the straps on the tether line, thereby interconnecting the harness to the tether line. | 11-05-2015 |
20150321031 | SAFETY DEVICE FOR MEDICAL ROOM - A safety support system is disclosed for use in medical care rooms with a track providing a track path between locations, and retractor and a flexible support line with the retractor movable along the track. The retractor allows the line to feed out of the retractor slowly but grabs the line when there is a falling condition of a user wearing a non-restraint support. In the event of a fall, the retractor grabs the line. The support has a closure on the user's front side being openable by a one-handed operation of the user within less than three seconds to facilitate ready removal of said non-restraint support. | 11-12-2015 |
20160008638 | FIRE ESCAPE SYSTEM | 01-14-2016 |
20160023023 | SLIDE BAR ANCHORAGE DEVICE FOR AERIAL LIFT EQUIPMENT - Anchorage devices for an aerial lift that can include a base plate and a slide bar coupled to the base plate. The aerial device can include a bucket, and the base plate can be coupled to the inside or outside of the bucket. Supplementary anchorage points of the anchorage device can be attached to the lift using lanyards. The slide bar can be attached to the base plate using stanchions. A removable anchorage device can include inner and outer mounting bars, bucket engaging brackets coupling the mounting bars, and a slide bar; where the bucket engaging brackets fit over the bucket for attachment to and detachment from the bucket. The removable anchorage device can include supplementary anchorage points for attaching to the lift using lanyards. One of the mounting bars can be hollow and a supplementary lanyard attached to the lift can pass through the hollow mounting bar. | 01-28-2016 |
20160023024 | ENERGY ABSORBER ASSEMBLY AND COMPONENTS THEREOF - An energy absorber assembly for use with a safety harness comprises a connector, a bracket assembly, a fastener, and an energy absorber. The connector is configured and arranged to operatively connect to the safety harness. The fastener operatively connects the bracket assembly and the connector, and the fastener releases the bracket assembly from the connector when subjected to a predetermined load. The energy absorber operatively connects the bracket assembly and the connector, and the energy absorber includes a first portion and a second portion that separate to absorb shock after the bracket assembly is released from the connector. | 01-28-2016 |
20160030225 | DEVICE FOR FIXING A TEST PERSON ON A STANDING SURFACE - The invention relates to a device for fixing a test person on a standing surface, wherein at least one rope is tensioned between a hip belt placed on the test person and a retaining plate arranged below the standing surface. | 02-04-2016 |
20160059053 | FALL PROTECTION HARNESS ASSEMBLY - Apparatus and associated methods relate to a fall-protection safety harness having padding structures located at harness pressure points, including dorsal and shoulder regions, the lumbar region, and leg regions. The padding structures may be constructed to provide air-flow parallel to a wearer's skin. Air may flow through wearer-webbing channels created by displacing a webbing via comfort pads. For example, the padding structures may be made by sandwiching foam pads between mesh fabric materials. The foam pads may be captured by the two mesh fabrics using circumferential stitching, for example. Circumferential stitching may permit the foam to retain its uncompressed form which may facilitate webbing displacement. Separate and symmetric pads may be located on both sides of a wearer's spine, both at the lumbar region and at the dorsal region of the back, permitting airflow between pads and along the wearer's spine. | 03-03-2016 |
20160089554 | SAFETY HARNESS - A safety harness comprises shoulder straps, a waist strap, and a weight distribution assembly interconnecting the shoulder straps and the waist strap. The weight distribution assembly is configured and arranged to transfer a load from proximate the shoulder straps to proximate the waist strap. | 03-31-2016 |
20160096043 | ROPING HARNESS - A belt of roping harness including flexible support strip designed to support dorsal part of user's body, adjustment device of the circumference of belt having first and second ends fixed to support strip in first and second positions, and at least three resistance threads each stitched onto adjustment device in specific third and fourth positions. At least one of the resistance threads presents longer length than the distance separating the third and fourth positions along the support strip. The belt also includes securing means of the resistance threads configured so as to secure the resistance threads with the support strip in manner separated from one another in orthogonal direction to longitudinal axis of the support strip. Also relates to a pair of leg loops including similar features. Finally it relates to roping harness including belt and/or pair of leg loops provided with the above-mentioned features. | 04-07-2016 |
20160096044 | Harness and Load Bearing Systems - One embodiment of the present invention is related to a harness system including a waist member and a leg loop member. The waist member is configured to encircle the naval region of the user and form a continuous loop. The leg loop member is configured to encircle the legs of the user. The leg loop member nay also be coupled to the waist member via a third loop. The leg loop member includes a continuous cord with at least two unbraided regions and at least one splice coupling. The unbraided regions are disposed between braided regions and are disposed on the leg loop member to correspond to the user's legs. The unbraided regions further comprise a plurality of separated strands oriented substantially parallel and equidistant to one another. | 04-07-2016 |
20160107007 | LINE CONNECTOR HAVING A LINK DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A line connector for a personal fall protection system includes a carabiner having a loop portion that at least partially defines an opening. The opening is configured to receive a mating component of the personal fall protection system. The line connector also includes at least one sensor. Each at least one sensor includes a coil disposed around the loop portion of the carabiner. The line connector further includes a control unit coupled to the at least one sensor. The control unit is operable to send an excitation signal to the at least one sensor and determine whether the line connector is coupled to the mating component based on a response signal received from the at least one sensor. | 04-21-2016 |
20160114199 | Fall Restraint System - A fall restraint system comprises a webbing and a restraint mechanism. The restraint mechanism comprises a first end and a second end. A cam is located at the first end. A plurality of washers is positioned in series from the second end with at least one of the washers located adjacent to the cam. The webbing is inserted into the restraint mechanism from the second end and wrapped in a serpentine path around the plurality of washers, around the cam, and out of the restraint mechanism through the first end such that the webbing is interposed between the cam and the washer located adjacent the cam. When the webbing is pulled through the restraint mechanism, the cam is rotated and presses the webbing against the washer located adjacent to the cam creating drag friction on the webbing and slowing the rate of movement of the webbing through the restraint mechanism. | 04-28-2016 |
20160121147 | GEAR LOOP - A gear loop for use in a climbing harness or any other recreational or commercial harness or belt and generally comprises a U shaped body, wherein the body is made of a first predetermined material. The gear loop body also has a first end and a second end. The gear loop further comprises an end member attached to the first end and the second end of the body. The end member is made of a second predetermined material. The end member is formed, such that it allows the gear loop to fold in a predetermined direction with relation to a harness. | 05-05-2016 |
20160152453 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR CARRYING AND DEPLOYING SUBJECTS INTO INTENDED SPACES | 06-02-2016 |
20160175625 | Safety Appliance | 06-23-2016 |
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20160375278 | STRAP FORMING A BELT AND/OR PAIR OF THIGH STRAPS OF A ROPING HARNESS, AND ROPING HARNESS - A strap includes at least a first and second area, the first and second areas being consecutive along a longitudinal axis of the strap. The latter is woven by means of at least a first group of warp threads, a second group and a third group different from the first and second groups of warp threads. The strap is woven by means of at least the first, second and third groups of warp threads and at least one weft thread, the strap being devoid of the second group in the second area, and of the third group in the first area, the first group passing through the first and second areas. The first group and second group of warp threads are distributed over the width of the strap in the first area. | 12-29-2016 |
20160375279 | LINEMAN HARNESS ADAPTER SYSTEM - A lineman safety harness adapter system for use in association with a harness, having: a first harness adapter having a first strap having a first top end and a first bottom end loop configured to receive a first locking element at a first bottom end, a second strap having a second top end and a second bottom end loop configured to receive a second locking element at a second bottom end, a third strap having a third top end and a third bottom end loop configured to receive a third locking element at a third bottom end; the first strap, the second strap, and the third strap meeting at the first top end, the second top end, and the third top end into a first top loop configured to receive a fourth locking element. | 12-29-2016 |
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