An energy absorber is provided that includes a first energy absorbing webbing, a second energy absorbing webbing and a plurality of connecting fibers. The plurality of connecting fibers couple at least a portion of the first energy absorbing webbing to at least a portion of the second energy absorbing webbing. The plurality of connecting fibers are configured and arranged to form at least two different tear strength areas in the at least one portion of the first energy absorbing webbing coupled to the at least one portion of the second webbing. The at least two different tear strength areas having select tear strengths.
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 35/04 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion incorporating energy absorbing means
A self-retracting lifeline is provided. In one embodiment, the self-retracting lifeline includes a housing, a drum, an activation assembly, a lifeline and a connector, the drum is received in the housing. The activation assembly is received in the housing. Moreover, the activation assembly is operationally coupled to the drum to selectively rotate the drum. The connector is coupled proximate an end of the lifeline. The connector has a connector passage. The connector passage is configured and arranged to selectively couple the lifeline to the drum.
A62B 35/04 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion incorporating energy absorbing means
B66D 1/34 - Attachment of ropes or cables to drums or barrels
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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 operative!)' 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 ilrst stop thereby interconnecting the first portion and the second portion.
F16G 11/00 - Means for fastening cables or ropes to one another or to other objectsCaps or sleeves for fixing on cables or ropes
F16G 11/10 - Quick-acting fasteningsClamps holding in one direction only
A62B 1/06 - Devices for lowering persons from buildings or the like by making use of rope-lowering devices
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
F16G 11/08 - Fastenings for securing ends of driving-cables to one another, the fastenings having approximately the same diameter as the cables
A buckle (700) that includes a catch (702), a buckle housing (704) and at least one pawl (710, 720) is provided. The catch has a manipulation end (702a) and a lead end(702d). The lead end has at least one shoulder (702g, 702h) that has at least one tooth (702e, 702f). The at least one pawl has a manipulation portion (710a, 720a) and an engaging portion (710c, 720c). The manipulation portion is configured and arranged to allow a manipulation force to rotate the at least one pawl in relation to the buckle housing. The engaging portion of the at least one pawl includes an engaging edge configured and arranged to selectively engage the at least one shoulder of the catch. The engaging edge includes at least one notch. Moreover, the at least one tooth of the at least one shoulder of the catch is selectively received in the at least one notch of the engaging edge of the at least one pawl.
A fall prevention assembly to prevent injuries when a user climbing a pole and falls, is provided. The fall prevention assembly includes a pole strap, a first connector, a floating back plate, a second connector and a lanyard. The pole strap has a first end, a second end and a mid portion between the first end and the second end. The first connector has a first end that is slidably coupled proximate the first end of the pole strap. The floating back plate is engaged between a portion of the first connector and the pole strap and is configured and arranged to selectively bind the pole strap to the first connector. The second connector is coupled a select distance from the second end of the pole strap. The lanyard has a first end, a second end and mid portion between the first and second ends. A second end of the first connector is slidably coupled to the lanyard. A second end of the second connector is slidably coupled to the lanyard such that the mid-portion of the pole strap and the mid-portion of the lanyard can be positioned around a pole to be climbed.
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.
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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FALL PROTECTION SAFETY DEVICE WITH A BRAKING MECHANISM
A fall protection safety device including a braking mechanism comprises a first component, a second component configured and arranged to move relative to the first component, and at least one magnet operatively connected to one of the components and another of the components being at least partially made of a non-ferromagnetic and electrically conductive material. The at least one magnet and the non-ferromagnetic and electrically conductive material creating an electromagnetic field force when the second component moves at a rate greater than a predetermined rate relative to the first component.
A braking system for a self - retracting lifeline assembly (100) is provided. The braking system includes a housing (102), a ratchet cam (110) and a clutch assembly (115). The housing includes sidewalls (112) that form, at least in part, a cavity (120). The sidewalls of the housing terminate in a connecting surface (112a) that extends around the cavity. The sidewalls have a plurality of notches (130) spaced along interior surfaces of the sidewalls. Each notch extends from the connecting surface a select distance in the interior surfaces (112b) of the sidewalls of the housing. The ratchet cam includes an inner edge (110a) that defines a central cam opening (110f). The inner edge of the ratchet cam has a plurality of inward extending teeth (110b). The ratchet cam further has an outer edge (110c). The outer edge has a plurality of outward extending fingers (110d). Each finger terminates in a finger tip (110e). Each finger tip is received in an associated notch in the interior surface of the housing.
A62B 1/10 - Devices for lowering persons from buildings or the like by making use of rope-lowering devices with brake mechanisms for the winches or pulleys mechanically operated
An energy absorber comprises an intermediate portion interconnecting a first end and a second end. The intermediate portion and the first and second ends are on the same plane. The intermediate portion includes curved portions configured and arranged to deform and begin to straighten when subjected to a pre-determined load to absorb energy from the pre-determined load. Should a user fall, the energy absorber will deform (begin to straighten) to absorb energy from the fall. Optional pins prevent material from getting caught in the energy absorber, assist in stiffening the energy absorber, and assist in pre-stressing the energy absorber so that it will not open up when subjected to a load less than the pre-determined load. Optional tabs and slots or protrusions and notches prevent material from getting caught in the energy absorber.
E04G 21/32 - Safety or protective measures for persons during the construction of buildings
A62B 35/04 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion incorporating energy absorbing means
F16F 7/12 - Vibration-dampersShock-absorbers using plastic deformation of members
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SELF-RETRACTING LIFELINE WITH DISCONNECTABLE LIFELINE
A self-retracting lifeline includes a replaceable lifeline and comprises a housing, a drum rotatably operatively connected to the housing, a lifeline, and a locking member operatively connected to the drum and moveable from an unlocked position to a locked position for locking the drum relative to the housing to assist in replacing the lifeline.
A62B 1/08 - Devices for lowering persons from buildings or the like by making use of rope-lowering devices with brake mechanisms for the winches or pulleys
A62B 35/04 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion incorporating energy absorbing means
B66D 1/34 - Attachment of ropes or cables to drums or barrels
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SELF-RETRACTING LIFELINE WITH RESERVE LIFELINE PORTION
A self-retracting lifeline includes a reserve lifeline portion and comprises a housing, a drum rotatably operatively connected to the housing, and a lifeline. A stop member is operatively connected to an intermediate portion a distance from a first end of the lifeline. A bumper portion is operatively connected to the housing and includes a bore through which the lifeline extends, the bore being smaller than the stop member to prevent passage of the stop member through the bore and out of the housing. At least a portion of the bumper portion disconnects from the housing when a predetermined force is exerted on the bumper portion to allow the stop member to exit the housing.
A62B 35/04 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion incorporating energy absorbing means
B66D 1/34 - Attachment of ropes or cables to drums or barrels
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADJUSTING A STRAP OF A SAFETY HARNESS
An adjuster adjusts a length of at least one strap of a safety harness. The at least one strap is selected from the group consisting of at least one shoulder strap, at least one chest strap, at least one waist strap, at least one seat strap, and at least one leg strap. The adjuster comprises a base, a shaft rotatably operatively connected to the shaft and defining a slot configured and arranged to receive the at least one strap, and a locking mechanism interconnecting the base and the shaft. The locking mechanism allows rotation of the shaft in a first direction and prevents rotation of the shaft in a second opposite direction. A method of adjusting a length of at least one safety harness strap with an adjuster comprises positioning the adjuster at a desired location along the at least one strap, winding the at least one strap about the shaft, and locking the shaft with the locking mechanism to prevent rotation in an unwinding direction.
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 11/12 - BucklesSimilar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts frictionally engaging surface of straps with clamping devices turnable clamp
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.
A44B 11/25 - BucklesSimilar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts with two or more separable 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
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SAFETY DEVICE WITH FALL ARREST AND DESCENDING MODES
A safety device with fall arrest and descending modes includes a housing, a drum, a lifeline, first and second brake assemblies, and a control. The drum is rotatably operatively connected to the housing. The lifeline has an intermediate portion interconnecting a first end and a second end. The first end is operatively connected to the drum. The first and second assemblies are operatively connected to the dram. The control is operatively connected to the first and second brake assemblies and has a first position and a second position. The first position selectively engages the first brake assembly in a descending mode and the second position selectively engages the second brake assembly in a fall arrest mode.
A62B 35/04 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion incorporating energy absorbing means
A motorized climb assist assembly is provided. The motorized climb assist assembly includes a looped belt, an attaching member, a motor assembly and a fall arrest system. The attaching member is coupled to the looped belt. A safety harness is in turn coupled to attaching member. The motor assembly includes a motor and a drive sheave. The motor has a drive shaft. The drive sheave is coupled to the drive shaft. In addition, the drive sheave is in contact with the looped belt. The fall arrest system is integrated with the drive sheave and is configured to limit the looped belt movement as the result of a fall event.
A fall arrest assembly that includes a rotational drum, at least one pawl and a catch is provided. The rotational drum is configured to rotate in response to a movement of a lifeline. The least one pawl is in rotational communication with the rotational drum. The at least one pawl is further configured to pivot about a pivot connection in response to select rotational velocities of the rotational drum. The at least one pawl is also configured to engage the catch when the at least one pawl pivots in response to the select rotational velocities of the rotational drum to stop the rotation of the rotational drum and movement of the lifeline. An elastic bushing for each pivot connection is also used. Each elastic bushing is positioned about an associated pivot connection of an associated pawl. The elastic bushings deform in shape as an associated pawl engages the at least one portion of the catch.
E06C 7/18 - Devices for preventing persons from falling
A62B 1/10 - Devices for lowering persons from buildings or the like by making use of rope-lowering devices with brake mechanisms for the winches or pulleys mechanically operated
F16D 59/00 - Self-acting brakes, e.g. coming into operation at a predetermined speed
F16D 65/14 - Actuating mechanisms for brakesMeans for initiating operation at a predetermined position
A safety assembly that provides a lifeline for utility poles and other tall structures is provided. The safety assembly includes a tubular member and a positioning member. The tubular member has first and second openings to a passage. The passage is configured to receive a rope. The positioning member has a first end and a second end. The first end of the positioning member is configured to be received in at least one of the first and second openings of the tubular member. The second end of the positioning member is configured to be coupled to a reaching member. With the use of the positioning member and the reaching member, the tubular member is positioned to engage the tall structure and the rope passing through the internal passage is used as a lifeline.
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
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.
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 self-rescue device includes a rope operatively connected to a lifeline connector. The lifeline connector is releasably operatively connected to a frame member of the self-rescue device, and should a fall occur, the user releases the lifeline connector from the frame member. A centrifugal braking mechanism controls the rate at which the rope is paid out, which controls the rate of the user's descent.
A62B 35/04 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion incorporating energy absorbing means
A safety vest for use with a safety harness, which includes first and second shoulder straps connected with a connector in an overlapping, criss-crossing relationship proximate a juncture. The first and second shoulder straps form an opening therebetween and below the connector. The vest includes an outer lining and an inner lining, and the first and second shoulder straps are at least partially positioned between the outer and inner linings. The inner lining extends from proximate an upper portion of the outer lining to proximate an intermediate portion of the outer lining. The inner lining includes a releasable connector configured and arranged to extend through the opening and releasably connect to the outer lining, wherein the releasable connector is disconnected and the inner lining is moved away from portions of the first and second shoulder straps to allow for inspection of the first and second shoulder straps.
A41D 13/00 - Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
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 retrieval assembly is configured and arranged for use with a retractable lifeline assembly including a cable assembly. The retrieval assembly is releasably engagable with the cable assembly to pay out or retract the cable during rescue.
A62B 35/04 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion incorporating energy absorbing means
A retractable lifeline assembly includes a housing having a first portion and a second portion separated by a plate portion having an aperture. The aperture places a first cavity of the first portion in fluid communication with a second cavity of the second portion. A shaft extends through the aperture into the first cavity and the second cavity, and a seal proximate the shaft and the plate portion seals the first cavity from the second cavity. The first portion contains a cable assembly and the second portion contains a brake assembly.
A62B 35/04 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion incorporating energy absorbing means
A62B 1/10 - Devices for lowering persons from buildings or the like by making use of rope-lowering devices with brake mechanisms for the winches or pulleys mechanically operated
23.
RETROFITTABLE RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION CONNECTOR
A radio frequency identification connector is configured and arranged to retrofittably connect a radio frequency identification device to a device such as a fall protection and fall arrest safety device. The connector assembly comprises a housing (101) including a base (102) and a cover (134). The base includes a cavity configured and arranged to receive the radio frequency identification device (150), the cover configured and arranged to engage the base to secure the radio frequency identification device within the cavity. The assembly further comprises a flange (120) extending outward from the base, the flange including an aperture through which a fastener is inserted to connect the housing to the device. The assembly further comprises a bore extending through the identification device and the housing, the bore configured and arranged to receive a fastener to connect the housing to the device.
A radio frequency identification connector (300) is configured and arranged to retrofittably connect a radio frequency identification device to a device (319) such as a fall protection and fall arrest safety device.
A radio frequency identification connector (400) is configured and arranged to retrof ittably connect a radio frequency identification device (445) to an elongate member (451) such as a safety cable.
A roof anchor (100) comprises a pliable member including an interconnecting portion (117) interconnecting a first portion (101) and a second portion (109). The first portion and the second portion each include a securing portion with a plurality of apertures and a connecting portion with an aperture. A first notch (104, 112) and a second notch (105, 113), are proximate the junctures of each securing portion and connecting portion. The first notch and the second notch extend inward from opposing sides and toward proximate a middle of the respective first and second portions, and an aperture (103a) is between each first notch and second notch.
A retractable horizontal lifeline assembly includes a lifeline windable about and paid out from a rotatable drum and a housing. The housing includes a first connector and is configured and arranged to house the drum and the lifeline wound about a base of the drum. The first connector is operatively connected to a first anchorage structure, the lifeline is pulled outward from proximate the housing thereby paying out at least a portion of the lifeline from the drum, a second connector operatively connected to the lifeline is operatively connected to a second anchorage structure, and the lifeline is tensioned using a crank that rotates the drum to increase the tension in the lifeline and provides indication when the tension in the lifeline reaches a predetermined level.
A62B 35/04 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion incorporating energy absorbing means
Centralized database system and method facilitating maintenance of inspection information relating to a plurality of unique safety equipment items produced by a producer. One of a plurality of unique identifiers is associated with each of the plurality of safety equipment items Each of the plurality of safety equipment items is associated with a plurality of users. A database contains information associated with the plurality of safety equipment items using the plurality of unique identifiers to identify each of the plurality of safety equipment items. The database is controlled by the producer. The database contains information associating each unique identifier associated with a respective one of the plurality of safety equipment items with a respective one of the plurality of users. The database contains information maintaining a history of inspection of each of the plurality of safety equipment items.
Method and database facilitating a controlled flow of information relating to a plurality of unique safety equipment items produced by a producer through at least a portion of a life cycle of each of the plurality of safety equipment items. One of a plurality of unique identifiers is first associated with each of the plurality of safety equipment items produced by the producer. Each of the plurality of unique identifiers is second associated with a customer of at least one of the plurality of safety equipment items. A database representative of information obtained from the first associating step and from the second associating step is established, the database being controlled by the producer. A selected portion of the information related to the first association and to the second association is ported to a plurality of customers of the plurality of safety equipment items.
Database control system for information relating to a plurality of safety equipment items produced by a producer and method. A centrally controlled database contains information representative of information related to each of the plurality of safety equipment items, each of the plurality of safety equipment items being associated with a unique identifier and each of the plurality of safety equipment items being associated with one of a plurality of customers. Computer equipment is associated with one of the plurality of customers having the capability of accessing a portion of the information of the database associated with the one of the plurality of customers. A remote data entry device is associated with the one of the plurality of customers for data input associated with a plurality of safety equipment items associated with the one of the plurality of customers, the data input being directly updated into the centrally controlled database.
Database and method facilitating a set of Information relating to a plurality of first safety equipment items produced by a producer. A unique identifier is applied to each of the plurality of first safety equipment items before leaving control of the producer. A database representative of information associated with a plurality of unique identifiers and a plurality of safety equipment items is established. The one of the plurality of unique identifiers is associated with a respective one of the plurality of first safety equipment items. A plurality of second safety equipment items is retrofitted by applying one of the plurality of unique identifiers with a respective one of the plurality of second safety equipment items after the plurality of second safety equipment items leaves control of the producer. The one of the plurality of unique identifiers is associated with a respective one of the plurality of safety equipment items.
A radio frequency identification connector assembly (100) configured and arranged for retrof ittable connection comprises a device, a housing (107), a radio frequency identification device (124), and a connector (116, 109, 119). The radio frequency identification device is operatively connected to the housing, and the connector is operatively connected to the housing. The connector (116, 109, 119) is configured and arranged to connect the housing (107) to the device.
A slidable beam anchor (100) has an elongate member (101) including a plurality of notches (105) along which at least one engaging member (130) is adjustable along the length of the elongate member (101) with an adjustment member (155) protected within a cavity (137) of the engaging member (130) below the elongate member (101) to prevent accidental release of the adjustment member (155) from the notch (105) of the elongate member (101).
A self-retracting lifeline includes a common, central brake hub having teeth on opposing sides and a lifeline assembly on each side of the brake hub. The lifeline assemblies include centrifugal clutch assemblies with pawls. The pawls are configured and arranged to engage the teeth of the brake hub to stop the lifeline assemblies when there is a sudden acceleration or a high rate of speed at which the lifeline assemblies turn to pay-out lifeline which causes the pawls to pivot and engage the teeth. The self-retracting lifeline may be operatively connected to a safety harness with a connector interconnecting the bottom of the self-retracting lifeline and the straps of the safety harness proximate a dorsal pad assembly and straps interconnecting the housing of the self-retracting lifeline and the straps of the safety harness above the dorsal pad assembly. The lifelines of the self-retracting lifeline exit the housing proximate the top.
A62B 35/04 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion incorporating energy absorbing means
A double locking snap hook (100, 200, 300) includes a gate (120, 220, 320) reinforced by a lock (160, 260, 360), which enables the double locking snap hook (100, 200, 300) to withstand a tensile load of up to at least 3,600 pounds.
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
Training in the field of fall arrest and fall protection; training in the use of fall arrest and fall protection equipment; educational services, namely, classes, workshops, seminars, and educational conferences in the field of fall arrest and fall protection, fall arrest and fall protection equipment, and fall arrest, restraint and safety equipment
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
WAREHOUSE SAFETY NETTING SYSTEMS, NAMELY, NETTING, BRACKETS, STANCHIONS, FASTENERS, AND MOUNTING PLATES SOLD AS A SYSTEM FOR AND PREVENTING ITEMS FROM FALLING OFF SHELVES
