A62B35/0025

Adjustable Body Belt Having D-Rings/Attachments

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.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A HARNESS ATTACHMENT HOOK

Described embodiments provide systems and methods for an attachment mechanism for attaching a strap around a body extremity. The attachment mechanism includes a hook, a first channel, and a second channel. The hook includes a first longitudinal axis and coupled to the strap at a first region of the hook. The first channel allowing the attachment mechanism to receive the strap. The second channel extending from the first channel and having an opening allowing the attachment mechanism to secure the strap, the opening extending along a second longitudinal axis, the second longitudinal axis forming an angle of less than ninety degrees with the first longitudinal axis. The strap is coupled to a harness. The strap includes a first portion, an attachment portion attached to the first portion, a main portion attached to the attachment portion; and an elastic portion attached to the main portion.

Tree saddle

A tree saddle includes a first panel having first and second ends with a body portion disposed therebetween, and a second panel having first and second ends with a body portion disposed therebetween. One or more connecting members operably couple the first and second panels to one another. A magnetic coupling system includes a first magnetic array disposed on the first panel, and a second magnetic array disposed on the second panel. The first magnetic array is magnetically coupled to the second magnetic array when the tree saddle is in a coupled condition. The first magnetic array is uncoupled from the second magnetic array when the tree saddle is in an uncoupled condition. The tree saddle includes a first profile when the tree saddle is in the uncoupled condition that is greater than a second profile of the tree saddle when the tree saddle is in the coupled condition.

Fall protection compliance system and method

A connector for a fall protection compliance system includes a frame having an opening and a connection area configured for receiving a connection structure therein and a connection sensor assembly associated with the frame. The connection sensor assembly includes at least one permanent magnet configured for generating a magnetic field within at least a portion of the connection area, at least one magnetometer configured for detecting a presence or an absence of a disturbance in the magnetic field, and a control device having at least one processor programmed or configured to receive connection data from the at least one magnetometer, determine a connection status of the connector based on detecting the presence or the absence of the disturbance in the magnetic field, and perform at least one action based on the connection status. A method for detecting connection of a connector to a connection structure is also disclosed.

BODY HARNESS SYSTEM
20230218933 · 2023-07-13 ·

A body harness system includes a body harness having a first portion for providing resting position to a user. The body harness includes a plurality of belts with offset buckles connected to the body of the first portion, for supporting body of the user. A first pair of shoulder straps are connected at a first end and an undercarriage support is connected at a second end of the first portion. An abdominal support is connected to the undercarriage support via abdominal support connection straps. The undercarriage support runs from the second end of the first portion to the abdominal support, for supporting the user's groin area. The body harness system includes an elastic cord support system connected to one or more attachment rings, for controlling at least one of initial bodyweight offset, amount of bodyweight resistance, and maximum allowable downward stop for each user.

Shoulder harness
11654312 · 2023-05-23 ·

A harness includes a shoulder support having a back member, a shoulder strip, an underarm strip, and a chest strip. The underarm strip and the chest strip connect to an underarm connection. A tether connects to the underarm connection at a tether first end. At a tether second end, a tool connection is configured to connect to a tool and a support connection is configured to connect to a user.

Fall arresting device connector

Connectors for coupling fall arresting devices to a safety harness. The connectors may include a first pin configured to lock into a first side of a base portion using one or more locking mechanisms. The first pin may be used to engage with one or more fall arresting devices to attach the one or more fall arresting devices to the connector. In some such examples, the locking mechanisms may be positioned within interior portions of the first side of the connector so as to allow the one or more fall arresting devices to pivot freely about the ends of the connector. In some examples, the connectors may include a second pin configured to lock into a second side of the base portion using one or more locking mechanisms. The second pin may be used to conveniently and releasably attached the connector to a safety harness of a worker.

Securement apparatus for connecting riders together on a vehicle
11814124 · 2023-11-14 ·

A securement apparatus for connecting a plurality of riders together on a vehicle is provided. The securement apparatus includes a pair of harnesses having a first harness coupled to a first rider and a second harness coupled to a second rider, and a linkage assembly connecting the first and second harnesses together, the linkage assembly having a first arm with a first end coupled to the first harness and a second end, a pivot arm with a first end pivotably mounted to the second end of the first arm and a second end, and a third arm with a first end pivotably mounted to the second end of the pivot arm and a second end coupled to the second harness. The pivot arm is designed to pivotably adjust relative to the first and third arms to adjust the separation distance between the first and second harnesses.

STRAP ADJUSTER WITH TORQUE-LIMITING FUNCTIONALITY
20230364453 · 2023-11-16 ·

A strap adjuster including an adjustment knob and a biased pin, the adjustment knob having a first interior annular collar that is configured to accept the head of the biased pin thereinto, the first interior annular collar comprising a first circumferentially-oriented notch defined on one circumferential end by a circumferential wall and defined on a second, opposing circumferential end by a circumferential ramp.

DEVICE FOR WARNING ABOUT THE ABSENCE OF BELAYING OF A CLIMBER
20230341225 · 2023-10-26 ·

A device for warning about the absence of belaying of a climber includes an enclosure intended to be fastened to a harness. A pressure sensor is designed to measure a barometric pressure. A detector, intended to be fastened to a link, is configured to detect a movement of the link within a range of positive inclines with respect to a horizontal reference plane. The detector is also configured to output a detection signal comprising a first state, indicating that the link is within the range of positive inclines, and a second state, indicating that the link is outside the range of positive inclines. A microprocessor is configured to compute a variation in the barometric pressure measured by the pressure sensor, and send a warning signal as soon as the variation in the barometric pressure exceeds a predetermined threshold and the detection signal is in the second state.