A wear guard for a wood pole fall restriction assembly is described to protect locations of an outer strap where the relatively most sever wear occurs through use when being dragged or rubbed against a pole or other structure, or other component of the wood pole fall protection assembly/system. In some examples, the wear guard has a substantially similar width as the outer strap and has a slight bend to accommodate a D-ring included with the assembly.
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Fall protection equipment for fall restraint and fall arrest, namely, anchors, harnesses, body belts, ropes, lines, lanyards, straps, climbers, saddles, bags, snaps, clips, hooks, bolts, flanges, pulleys, carabiners and anchorage connectors
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Fall protection equipment for fall restraint and fall arrest, namely, anchors, harnesses, body belts, ropes, lines, lanyards, straps, climbers, saddles, bags, snaps, clips, hooks, bolts, flanges, pulleys, carabiners and anchorage connectors
A body belt for use by linemen and others engaged in operations on poles or similar structures having a secondary set of D-rings, typically disposed slightly rearward of the primary D-rings on the belt or an auxiliary belt or attachment above or below the primary D-ring of the belt. The secondary D-rings which may differ in size from the primary D-rings, allow a wearer to separate devices that are normally attached to the primary D-rings. This allows less crowding of the primary D-rings, thereby making detachment and reattachment of one or more ancillary safety devices from the body belt as a lineman encounters an obstacle during his or her work on a pole or other elevated structure, thereby improving safety. An add-on D-ring assembly is provided for retrofitting body belts of the prior art. In another embodiment of the invention, an auxiliary body belt is detachably connected to the primary body belt, the auxiliary body belt having its own set of D-rings. Rather than providing all four D-rings in a common plane, as described above, this embodiment provides one plane for the first set of D-rings (on the primary body belt) and a second, parallel plane for the second set of D-rings (on the auxiliary body belt).
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
According to an embodiment the bucket hook including a body formed by a first arm, a second arm, and a bucket receiving portion extending along a first longitudinal axis which joins the first and second arms, the first and second arms each contain a first elongated portion extending from respective ends of the bucket receiving portion in the same direction and at an angle to the first longitudinal axis and defining a channel therebetween; and a hole defined by the first arm. The bucket hook is dimensioned to go over the side of a bucket on a bucket truck or elevated lift. These features allow a worker to carry more tools to a significant height in order to carry out tasks while preventing accidents.
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
A fall restriction assembly for climbing wooden poles contains an outer strap adapted to wrap around the pole and an inner strap or lanyard that connects to both the outer strap and the user's body belt/harness. A narrow nose D-ring that restrains the connected component from relative motion and a cam assembly that engages robustly with the pole being climbed and has a handle for better ergonomics by the climber is also included.
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
F16D 63/00 - Brakes not otherwise provided forBrakes combining more than one of the types of groups
F16G 11/00 - Means for fastening cables or ropes to one another or to other objectsCaps or sleeves for fixing on cables or ropes
A line climbing device and dual action locking device are disclosed. The line climbing device includes a main body. A first rotating body is rotatably coupled to the main body and has a pair of articulating cams located therein. A second rotating body is coupled to the main body and has one or more fixed and/or roller elements located therein. The first rotating body and second rotating body are configured to receive a line along a path along the roller element and between the pair of articulating cams such that rotation of the first and second rotating bodies in a first direction increases friction on the line and rotation of the first and second rotating bodies in a second direction decreases friction on the line during use. A dual action locking device secures the first plate to the second plate of the line climbing device.
A63B 29/02 - Mountain guy-ropes or accessories, e.g. avalanche ropesMeans for indicating the location of accidentally buried, e.g. snow-buried, persons
A62B 1/14 - Devices for lowering persons from buildings or the like by making use of rope-lowering devices with brakes sliding on the rope
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
A44B 11/06 - BucklesSimilar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts frictionally engaging surface of straps with clamping devices
A D-ring, comprising a body having a first surface and a second surface and a plurality of apertures formed through first and second surfaces. The D-ring comprises two or more separate rated apertures for receiving a device or a connector to a device. A first aperture is formed through the first and second surfaces and positioned on the distal portion of the body. A second aperture is formed through the first and second surfaces such that the second aperture is adjacent to the first aperture. Additionally, there is a belt receiving aperture formed through said first and second surfaces positioned on the proximal portion of the body.
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
A44B 11/04 - BucklesSimilar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts frictionally engaging surface of straps without movable parts
A fall arrest device for preventing a free fall comprising a device configured to accept a line having a toothed stopping mechanism held in a locked position and a tracking wheel assembly configured to detect a free fall and dislodge the stopping mechanism from the locked position causing the stopping mechanism to pinch the line into the case to stop the free fall.
The rescue hook can be remotely attached to a load and can self-center to position the load in an optimal place on the hook. One embodiment of the rescue hook has an opening for a placement tool such as an extended stick so a user can place the rescue hook onto an attachment point of a harness or object remotely. The body of the rescue hook can form an elongated throat to hold the attachment point and a gate pivotably attached to the body to enclose the throat.
Embodiments of the knife cut resistant sleeve comprise a spring enclosed by a cut resistant material. The knife cut resistant sleeve is configured to be placed onto a rope of varying sizes and protect the rope from sharp objects. Embodiments of the knife cut resistant sleeve use cut resistant material and can be capable of rotation when hit by a knife in order to prevent the rope from being cut. The sleeve is configured to provide the correct amount of coverage on the rope depending on the length of the rope.
D07B 1/16 - Ropes or cables with an enveloping sheathing or inlays of rubber or plastics
A63B 29/02 - Mountain guy-ropes or accessories, e.g. avalanche ropesMeans for indicating the location of accidentally buried, e.g. snow-buried, persons
A single and multiple body belt for use by linemen and others engaged in operations on poles or similar structures having at least a primary body belt, which can be disposed below and detachably connected to a secondary body belt in the multiple body belt configuration. The primary body belt and the secondary body belt each have at least one pair of D-rings. The D-rings, which may differ in size, are separated enough to allow a wearer to distinguish between devices that are normally solely attached to one pair of primary D-rings. The body belts (or other portions) may also have an adjustability section through which a belt strap is woven to either extend or shorten the length of the respective belt strap. The adjustability section allows a lineman to further adjust the tightness of the belt (or other portions) around his or her waist to provide improved support and safety.
A63B 27/00 - Apparatus for climbing poles, trees, or the like
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
According to an embodiment the bucket hook including a body formed by a first arm, a second arm, and a bucket receiving portion extending along a first longitudinal axis which joins the first and second arms, the first and second arms each contain a first elongated portion extending from respective ends of the bucket receiving portion in the same direction and at an angle to the first longitudinal axis and defining a channel therebetween; and a hole defined by the first arm. The bucket hook is dimensioned to go over the side of a bucket on a bucket truck or elevated lift. These features allow a worker to carry more tools to a significant height in order to carry out tasks while preventing accidents.
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
A D-ring, comprising a body having a first surface and a second surface and a plurality of apertures formed through first and second surfaces. The D-ring comprises two or more separate rated apertures for receiving a device or a connector to a device. A first aperture is formed through the first and second surfaces and positioned on the distal portion of the body. A second aperture is formed through the first and second surfaces such that the second aperture is adjacent to the first aperture. Additionally, there is a belt receiving aperture formed through said first and second surfaces positioned on the proximal portion of the body.
A44B 11/00 - BucklesSimilar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts
A44B 11/04 - BucklesSimilar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts frictionally engaging surface of straps without movable parts
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
An adjustable wedge connector device is disclosed. The device includes a wedge configured to contact a pair of electrical conductors during use and formed of a conductive material to conduct electricity therethrough. A first shell and a second shell surround the wedge, wherein the first shell and the second shell each have a conductor receiving portion on opposing sides of the wedge configured to provide a space between the first shell and the second shell and the wedge to hold a respective one of the pair of electrical conductors. A shaft extends through an opening formed between the first shell, second shell, and the wedge, wherein rotation of the shaft causes the conductor receiving portion of at least one of the first shell and the second shell to move to adjust a distance between the conductor receiving portion of the at least one of the first shell and the second shell and the wedge.
A single and multiple body belt for use by linemen and others engaged in operations on poles or similar structures having at least a primary body belt, which can be disposed below and detachably connected to a secondary body belt in the multiple body belt configuration. The primary body belt and the secondary body belt each have at least one pair of D-rings. The D-rings, which may differ in size, are separated enough to allow a wearer to distinguish between devices that are normally solely attached to one pair of primary D-rings. The body belts (or other portions) may also have an adjustability section through which a belt strap is woven to either extend or shorten the length of the respective belt strap. The adjustability section allows a lineman to further adjust the tightness of the belt (or other portions) around his or her waist to provide improved support and safety.
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
A63B 27/00 - Apparatus for climbing poles, trees, or the like
An electrical connector assembly, including a bolt having a tapered distal end; a wedge having a top surface and a bottom surface defining a first aperture extending between and through the top and bottom surfaces, and dimensioned to receive the bolt therethrough; a shell having a top surface, a bottom surface, a first end, and a second end, the shell further defining a first and a second channels, the channels being separated by a middle portion and to receive the wedge therebetween; the shell further having a second aperture extending between the top surface to the bottom surface of the shell and dimensioned to receive the bolt therethrough, wherein the second aperture is configured to be positioned to align and pair with the first aperture when the wedge is positioned between the first and second channels.
A system and method for detecting securement of a proximity lanyard system to a bucket anchor in a bucket having a proximity sensor positioned therein. The proximity lanyard system can include an elongated body portion having a first end and a second end; a harness attachment positioned at the first end of the body portion; an anchor attachment positioned at the second end of the body portion; and a sensor substrate section comprising a sensor substrate and being integrated with the second end of the flexible body portion. The proximity sensor can detect the sensor substrate when the anchor attachment is connected to the bucket anchor.
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
G01V 3/08 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation operating with magnetic or electric fields produced or modified by objects or geological structures or by detecting devices
A fall arrest system for use on a ladder. The fall arrest system includes a primary rope line on which a fall arrester is slidably mounted, and a pair of anchor assemblies that securely extend and connect between the primary rope line and respective legs of the ladder. A body harness worn by a worker climbing the ladder is tethered to the fall arrester.
A friction saver with double hole ring for preventing wear and tear on climbing lines, ease of access while aloft, and safe and easy removal of device and climbing systems. One example is a friction saver device having a rope, a prusik, two double hole friction saver rings, and a circular friction saver ring. The double hole friction saver ring is an oblong shaped friction saver ring with two oval or D-shaped openings on each side. The double hole friction saver ring in conjunction with the friction saver allows a user to use two climbing systems without tangling or damage.
F16G 11/14 - Devices or coupling-pieces designed for easy formation of adjustable loops, e.g. choker hooksHooks or eyes with integral parts designed to facilitate quick attachment to cables or ropes at any point, e.g. by forming loops
A63B 27/00 - Apparatus for climbing poles, trees, or the like
A single and multiple body belt for use by linemen and others engaged in operations on poles or similar structures having at least a primary body belt, which can be disposed below and detachably connected to a secondary body belt in the multiple body belt configuration. The primary body belt and the secondary body belt each have at least one pair of D-rings. The D-rings, which may differ in size, are separated enough to allow a wearer to distinguish between devices that are normally solely attached to one pair of primary D-rings. The body belts (or other portions) may also have an adjustability section through which a belt strap is woven to either extend or shorten the length of the respective belt strap. The adjustability section allows a lineman to further adjust the tightness of the belt (or other portions) around his or her waist to provide improved support and safety.
A62B 27/00 - Methods or devices for testing respiratory or breathing apparatus
A63B 27/00 - Apparatus for climbing poles, trees, or the like
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
A body belt for use by linemen and others engaged in operations on poles or similar structures having a secondary set of D-rings, typically disposed slightly rearward of the primary D-rings on the belt or an auxiliary belt or attachment above or below the primary D-ring of the belt. The secondary D-rings which may differ in size from the primary D-rings, allow a wearer to separate devices that are normally attached to the primary D-rings. This allows less crowding of the primary D-rings, thereby making detachment and reattachment of one or more ancillary safety devices from the body belt as a lineman encounters an obstacle during his or her work on a pole or other elevated structure, thereby improving safety. An add-on D-ring assembly is provided for retrofitting body belts of the prior art. In another embodiment of the invention, an auxiliary body belt is detachably connected to the primary body belt, the auxiliary body belt having its own set of D-rings. Rather than providing all four D-rings in a common plane, as described above, this embodiment provides one plane for the first set of D-rings (on the primary body belt) and a second, parallel plane for the second set of D-rings (on the auxiliary body belt).
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
A62B 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
A climber wrap pad accessory for attaching the to the upper tibia portion of the leg of the user for tree or pole climbing. The climber wrap pad includes a wrap pad body having a first end and a second end, and a buckle assembly configured to connect the first end to the second end. The buckle assembly has a first buckle connected to the first end and a complimentary second buckle connected to the second end. The climber wrap pad also includes an adjustment mechanism extending across at least a portion of the wrap pad body.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
22 - Rope, netting, tents, awnings, sails and sacks; padding and stuffing materials
Goods & Services
Rigging equipment, namely, metal carabiners, metal rigging blocks, metal rings, metal pins, metal hooks, metal wraps in the nature of rope friction devices for lowering and raising heavy objects from and to heights, respectively, and pulleys of metal, other than for machines fall protection equipment for fall restraint and fall arrest, namely lanyards, harnesses, lines, and belts; safety equipment, namely, a lifeline system for horizontal or vertical movement to which a worker is attached for protection against fall hazards, composed of anchors, harnesses, lanyards. cables, anchorage connectors, carabiners, lifelines, stanchions, and belts Rigging equipment, namely, non-metal straps for handling loads, lanyards for holding loads, non-metal ropes, cords made of textile fibers, non-metal slings for handling loads, non-metal rigging lines, prusiks made of rope, and non-metal wraps in the nature of rope friction devices for lowering heavy objects from heights
A suspension trauma relief system for use with (and configured to connect to) a body harness and including, but not limited to, a double/dual pouch—each of which is attached to a strap assembly, where at least one of the straps (and preferably both straps) have an adjustment mechanism attached thereto, which can be positioned adjacent to a user and harness worn and adjusted by a user when in use.
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
metal shackles, pulleys, carabiners and connectors, cable grabs, ascenders and descenders, bolts and flanges, winches, and hooks for lifting and rigging, and bags, buckets and storage units adapted for fall protection equipment and related hardware safety harnesses, ropes, lanyards, bucket hooks, body belts, fall protection devices, knife sheaths, saw scabbards, chainsaw scabbards, pruner, ax and chainsaw guards, and climbers other than for vehicles or sports purposes; safety helmets
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
08 - Hand tools and implements
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
metal shackles, pulleys, carabiners and connectors, cable grabs, ascenders and descenders, bolts and flanges, winches, and hooks for lifting and rigging, and bags, buckets and storage units adapted for fall protection equipment and related hardware hand tools, namely, ergo knives, skinning knives, hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, scissors, manhole cover hook, wire dispenser, and thread restorers safety harnesses, ropes, lanyards, bucket hooks, body belts, fall protection devices, knife sheaths, saw scabbards, chainsaw scabbards, pruner, ax and chainsaw guards, and climbers other than for vehicles or sports purposes; safety helmets
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Locking snap-hook for use with linkless attachment
A linkless, locking snap-hook, comprising a body member with a proximal hook, defining a proximal opening facing a first direction, and a distal hook, defining a distal opening facing a second direction. A linkless, locking snap-hook also comprising a locking mechanism which has a keeper, a biasing means, and a locking grip member. The linkless, locking snap-hook is capable of accepting a variety of attachment devices.
A retractable gaff guard which can be attached to a climber for use in protecting the gaff of a climber. A small retractable reel attached to a gaff guard via a cord woundable in an out of a housing of the reel that can attach on the outside of the leg iron of a climber. The cord is moveable between a retracted position and an extended position. Attached to the cord is a protective body that has a cavity which is dimensioned to receive a gaff of a climber.
A fall arrester used by utility linemen, communications and telecommunication workers that comprises a body defined by a pair of spaced apart frame members bridged by a floor, and a cam pivotally mounted to the body and sandwiched between the frame members. The cam includes teeth formed on its cam end and an eye formed at the end of the lever end. A carabiner or other connector is connected to the device through the eye and can be attached to the climber's full body harness. A rope passes between the frame members and between the cam and floor of the body.
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
A62B 1/14 - Devices for lowering persons from buildings or the like by making use of rope-lowering devices with brakes sliding on the rope
B61H 9/02 - Brakes characterised by, or modified for, their application to special railway systems or purposes for aerial, e.g. rope, railways
E06C 7/18 - Devices for preventing persons from falling
F16D 63/00 - Brakes not otherwise provided forBrakes combining more than one of the types of groups
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Cam assembly for use with pole climbing fall restriction device
In a pole climbing fall prevention assembly having a pole strap, lanyard, and cam assembly that permits adjustment of the pole strap, a lever is attached to the sidewall of a cam assembly to ease the task of a climber needing to adjust the pole strap. A second lever can be attached to the second sidewall of the cam assembly to provide easier access to the lever regardless of the orientation of the cam assembly relative to the climber.
A63B 27/00 - Apparatus for climbing poles, trees, or the like
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
A length adjusting device includes: a body having sides extending in spaced relation to one another, the sides defining respective planes; a first cam operably assembled in relation to the body and having a first proximal cam end positioned between the sides; a second cam operably assembled in relation to the body and having a second proximal cam end positioned between the sides and adjacent to the first proximal cam end; an axle that rotatably attaches the second cam to the body; a channel formed by a space between the cam ends; a handle attached to the body and rotatable from a first position to a second position about a rotation point upon application of a first force; wherein the body is configured to rotate with respect to the second cam to expand the size of the channel upon the application of the first force exerted on the handle.
A63B 27/00 - Apparatus for climbing poles, trees, or the like
F16G 11/10 - Quick-acting fasteningsClamps holding in one direction only
F16G 11/14 - Devices or coupling-pieces designed for easy formation of adjustable loops, e.g. choker hooksHooks or eyes with integral parts designed to facilitate quick attachment to cables or ropes at any point, e.g. by forming loops
41.
Body belt having added D-rings/attachment for retrofitting existing body belts
A body belt for use by linemen and others engaged in operations on poles or similar structures having a secondary set of D-rings, typically disposed slightly rearward of the primary D-rings on the belt or an auxiliary belt or attachment above or below the primary D-ring of the belt. The secondary D-rings which may differ in size from the primary D-rings, allow a wearer to separate devices that are normally attached to the primary D-rings. This allows less crowding of the primary D-rings, thereby making detachment and reattachment of one or more ancillary safety devices from the body belt as a lineman encounters an obstacle during his or her work on a pole or other elevated structure, thereby improving safety. An add-on D-ring assembly is provided for retrofitting body belts of the prior art. In another embodiment of the invention, an auxiliary body belt is detachably connected to the primary body belt, the auxiliary body belt having its own set of D-rings. Rather than providing all four D-rings in a common plane, as described above, this embodiment provides one plane for the first set of D-rings (on the primary body belt) and a second, parallel plane for the second set of D-rings (on the auxiliary body belt).
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
A62B 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
42.
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.
B66F 17/00 - Safety devices, e.g. for limiting or indicating lifting force
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
A hand line hook having a curved body portion, a gate pivotally attached to the body, and a gate lock pivotally attached to the body. Detents are formed in the gate lock to further lock the gate in either its open or closed positions.
F16G 11/14 - Devices or coupling-pieces designed for easy formation of adjustable loops, e.g. choker hooksHooks or eyes with integral parts designed to facilitate quick attachment to cables or ropes at any point, e.g. by forming loops
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
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Reconfigurable, modular ergonomic sit harness or saddle
A reconfigurable, modular ergonomic sit harness or saddle for use by linesmen, arborists, or the like includes a gender-specific back pad assembly that supports a number of removable, optional attachments allowing customization for user preference or job environment. Gender-specific angled wing portions of the back pad contain an armor layer and extra padding to protect the bony protrusions of both the male and female pelvis. A “one size fits all” approach includes a waistband having length adjustability over approximately a 3:1 range. Each component and sub-system of the sit harness is ergonomically designed to maximize comfort and minimize stresses on a user's body. The back pad features interchangeable lumbar support pads. Optional, removable features include a seat, an abdominal support, and a body harness for use with a fall restraint device. Interchangeable suspension bridges allow user attachment to a wide range of support systems.
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
45.
Cam assembly for use with pole climbing fall restriction device
In a pole climbing fall prevention assembly having a pole strap, lanyard, and cam assembly that permits adjustment of the pole strap, a lever is attached to the sidewall of a cam assembly to ease the task of a climber needing to adjust the pole strap. A second lever can be attached to the second sidewall of the cam assembly to provide easier access to the lever regardless of the orientation of the cam assembly relative to the climber.
A63B 27/00 - Apparatus for climbing poles, trees, or the like
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
A fall restriction assembly for use by a pole climber/the assembly includes an elongated outer strap having first and second opposite ends, an inner strap/lanyard adjustably connected to the outer strap and that includes a connector for interconnecting it to a body belt worn by the pole climber; an adjustable connector assembly interconnecting the inner strap/lanyard to the outer strap; and a looped handle connected to the first end of the outer strap.
A63B 27/00 - Apparatus for climbing poles, trees, or the like
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
47.
Linkless attachment arrangement for a locking snap-hook or the like
A linkless attachment for use with snap-hooks or similar devices. Snap-hooks typically include a locking mechanism and release mechanism requiring the simultaneous depression of interacting grips. The keeper grip member of the hook apparatus functions in a dual-purpose capacity. It forms the eye of the hook loop, and it functions as one of the grip members of the release mechanism. Further, the body member features an open attachment loop terminating in a slot, whereby various attachment devices may interchangeably be added to the novel linkless snap-hook at the time of its assembly.
A climber for use by a user when climbing a tree or pole. The climber includes a stirrup in which the user's foot is to be positioned, a leg iron that extends along the interior side of the user's leg, and a gaff attached to the exterior of the leg iron and that includes a downwardly directed pointed end for biting into the tree or pole and assist the user in climbing or descending the tree or pole. The gaff extends in a plane that is angularly offset relative to the plane in which the stirrup and leg iron extend, thereby keeping the gaff pointed toward the heart of the pole or tree which aids in preventing cutout and promotes ease of climbing.
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.
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
B66F 17/00 - Safety devices, e.g. for limiting or indicating lifting force
51.
Body belt having added D-rings/attachment for retrofitting existing body belts
A body belt for use by linemen and others engaged in operations on poles or similar structures having a secondary set of D-rings, typically disposed slightly rearward of the primary D-rings on the belt or an auxiliary belt or attachment above or below the primary D-ring of the belt. The secondary D-rings which may differ in size from the primary D-rings, allow a wearer to separate devices that are normally attached to the primary D-rings. This allows less crowding of the primary D-rings, thereby making detachment and reattachment of one or more ancillary safety devices from the body belt as a lineman encounters an obstacle during his or her work on a pole or other elevated structure, thereby improving safety. An add-on D-ring assembly is provided for retrofitting body belts of the prior art. In another embodiment of the invention, an auxiliary body belt is detachably connected to the primary body belt, the auxiliary body belt having its own set of D-rings. Rather than providing all four D-rings in a common plane, as described above, this embodiment provides one plane for the first set of D-rings (on the primary body belt) and a second, parallel plane for the second set of D-rings (on the auxiliary body belt).
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
A62B 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
52.
Fall restriction device for climbers of wood poles
A fall restriction apparatus for climbers of wooden poles having a connecting component with at least a first bight portion adapted for connection to and retention within a center opening of a three slot-opening D-ring. The connecting component is sized so that when inserted within the central opening, it is restrained from rotating. The connecting component may have outwardly directed protrusions on at least its spine region. The affixed D-ring shape typically lies in a major plane orthogonal to a plane in which the remainder of the connecting component lies. Alternately, connecting component may be attached to other openings of the three-opening D-ring. The fall restriction apparatus also contains a buckle assembly which may have one or more cleats disposed on a rear surface to facilitate gripping a wooden pole.
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
53.
Two-part, magnetically-secured rigging and climbing blocks
Climbing or rigging block having two portions held together by magnetic attraction. The climbing or rigging blocks may be installed or retrieved from the ground using only a throw line, a throw bag, and a retrieval ball. When in position, magnetic attraction between the two component blocks forms a single unit. The block sets may be provided in several sizes having different supporting capacities.
B65D 3/04 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers having bodies or peripheral walls of curved or partially-curved cross-section made by winding or bending paper without folding along defined lines characterised by shape essentially cylindrical
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Length adjusting device having a rotated and elongated eye
A LAD assembly having a cam with engaging teeth rotatably mounted in a housing, the distal end of the cam assembly having an eye with a central opening. An axis passing through the central opening is parallel to parallel planes defined by the inside sides of the housing. This results in an eye that is rotated 90° relative to the eyes of other rope grabs. In addition, the cam assembly may be elongated, thereby placing the eye further from the body than the eyes of prior art rope grab devices. The orientation and optional extension of the eye allows a carabiner or the like attached to the eye to lie in a plane orthogonal to the plane of a carabiner attached to a prior art rope grab device. This, in combination with the extension of the eye away from the body, allows easier access to and operation of the cam assembly by a user.
A reconfigurable, modular ergonomic sit harness or saddle for use by linesmen, arborists, or the like includes a gender-specific back pad assembly that supports a number of removable, optional attachments allowing customization for user preference or job environment. Gender-specific angled wing portions of the back pad contain an armor layer and extra padding to protect the bony protrusions of both the male and female pelvis. A “one size fits all” approach includes a waistband having length adjustability over approximately a 3:1 range. Each component and sub-system of the sit harness is ergonomically designed to maximize comfort and minimize stresses on a user's body. The back pad features interchangeable lumbar support pads. Optional, removable features include a seat, an abdominal support, and a body harness for use with a fall restraint device. Interchangeable suspension bridges allow user attachment to a wide range of support systems.
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
A buckle that is resistant to unintentional or accidental release for joining the distal ends of a web, having a first portion with a rigid, bifurcated tongue. A pair of outward-facing protrusions located on the edges of the tongue at its distal end are adapted for engagement with a locking mechanism disposed within a mating buckle component. The mating buckle component has a rigid block or key centrally located so that as the bifurcated tongue is inserted into the receiving buckle component, the central opening of the bifurcated tongue surrounds and fits snuggly against the rigid central block or key. Side-to-side movement of the tongue (i.e., cocking) is thereby prevented. This lack of side-to-side movement, in cooperation with the latching mechanism, helps prevent accidental unlocking of the buckle.
