Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
182189000 | SINGLE STILE, STRAND OR POLE | 15 |
20090133960 | Tree step - This invention has to do with a tree step, which preferably is a one piece bracket comprising an attachment tab, a step portion, and a brace means. The attachment tab has a tree abutment surface and a slot formed through it to allow the passage of a tree fastener. The step portion extends upwardly extending at an acute angle away from the abutment surface for a distance that is preferably the width of a person's foot, or slightly wider. The step portion terminates in an outer end that adjoins a brace means. The brace means forms an acute angle with the step portion as it extends downwardly and back towards the tree abutment surface with the brace terminating in a tree engagement end. The tree engagement end has a pointed surface such that it will penetrate and non-movably engage with the outer perimeter of a tree trunk. The tree engagement end also has a perforation to let a string, wire or other similar fastener pass through and hold or urge the tree engagement end in engagement with the tree. | 05-28-2009 |
20140182970 | EasyUp - The EasyUp! is a convenience, safety rehabilitation and medical supply tool for use in the home, elder care, rehabilitation center, hospital or wherever anyone may need assistance in arising from a lying-down to seated, or from seated to a standing position due to injury or illness that may impact either strength or balance. The EasyUp! also assists a person to seat themselves or lie down. | 07-03-2014 |
20160069133 | TREE CLIMBING STICK - A climbing stick connector system includes first and second climbing sticks releasably secured to one another with first and second totes extending parallel to one another. In one implementation, the first climbing stick as a stopper having a projection received within an aperture in the post and a shelf, wherein a step is pivotally secured to the post above the shelf by a fastener extending through the stopper. In one implementation, the first climbing stick as a V-shaped claw having spaced ears receiving the post therebetween and a step having opposite upwardly facing concave edges. | 03-10-2016 |
182190000 | Flexible | 12 |
20120118669 | PORTABLE STEP AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A portable step device includes a stirrup having a base section for placing a foot thereon, and an upper section connected to the base section and extending over the foot when placed on the base. A first adjustable line is connected to the stirrup for extending upwardly from the base section, and has attachment means for attaching the first line to an object above the stirrup. A second adjustable line is connected to the stirrup for extending substantially parallel from the base section, and has attachment means for attaching the second line to an object positioned substantially on a same horizontal plane as the stirrup. The portable step device can be used in the installation of tree steps on a tree stand. | 05-17-2012 |
20130299279 | SINGLE PERSON PORTABLE BELAY ANCHOR SYSTEM AND METHOD - A portable belay anchor system is disclosed that provides a coupling location for safety rope attached to a climber, such as a roof inspector. The portable belay anchor system includes a base having a mast coupled thereto. The mast has a shaft portion and a flange portion. A plurality of removable weights are positioned on the shaft, coupled to the flange portion. The flange portion supports the weights so that the weight is carried by the shaft itself. A retaining member is coupled to the mast to hold the weights on the mast. A shackle is also coupled to the mast. A rope is coupled to the shackle to act a the belay rope which the user positions through a belay brake device. | 11-14-2013 |
20150314143 | MULTI-USE AX - A multi-use ax may comprise a head and a handle, each comprising multiple functionalities. In various embodiments, the head and the handle may comprise functionalities such as an anchor and attachment point, or belay loop, to allow a user to bail out of a hazardous environment. In various embodiments the head and/or the handle may comprise functionalities to provide a means by which a user may shut off gas and/or water at various sources. | 11-05-2015 |
182191000 | With sliding carrier | 9 |
20130126272 | BELAY DEVICE FOR CLIMBERS AND RELATED SYSTEM AND METHOD - A belay device includes a body having (i) a channel configured to receive a rope and (ii) a notched bottom. The channel includes a groove swept along an arced path in an upper portion of the channel opposite the notched bottom. The groove is configured to restrain movement of the rope when the rope is placed into contact with sides of the groove. The notched bottom includes a notch. The belay device is configured so that the notch in the notched bottom receives a portion of a carabiner in order to pinch the rope between the notched bottom and the carabiner in response to tension on the rope. The notch could extend upward from a bottom of the belay device towards an end of the groove located along a side of the belay device. | 05-23-2013 |
20150096838 | SELF-BLOCKING DESCENDER-BELAY DEVICE - The self-blocking descender-belay device ( | 04-09-2015 |
182192000 | Load-responsive brake | 4 |
20080251320 | Energy-Absorbing Device - The invention relates to an energy-absorbing device for a safety fixing system, comprising two parts which can move frictionally in relation to one another such as to absorb energy. The invention is characterised in that the device comprises means for adjusting the frictional force between the two parts. The invention also relates to a safety fixing system comprising said energy-absorbing device. The invention is suitable for safety systems which, for example, make use of a lifeline. | 10-16-2008 |
20090084630 | FALL-PREVENTION DEVICE DESIGNED TO INTERACT WITH A RIGID BELAY SUPPORT - This fall-prevention device comprises a body on which, mounted so as to rotate about a shaft, there is a wheel designed to press and roll on a belay support, and means for locking the body of the fall-prevention device on the belay support, the wheel comprising at least one centrifugal engagement device that can be moved between a disengaged position and an engaged position. The locking means comprise at least one locking member mounted so as to rotate on the body about the rotation shaft of the wheel, the locking member comprising a chock arranged to be inserted between the belay support and the wheel when the engagement device is in its engaged position, so as to immobilize the fall-prevention device on the belay support. | 04-02-2009 |
20100032239 | SAFETY APPLIANCE WITH SPEED-DEPENDENT CLUTCH - Safety appliance, in particular climb-safe runner, which runs in accompaniment with a person to be secured, on a movable or fixed guide, in particular securing rail, safety ladder or securing rope, which serves as a securing device, with a housing ( | 02-11-2010 |
20100300809 | FOLLOW-UP FALL PREVENTION DEVICE - The invention relates to a follow-up fall prevention device used with a safety rope ( | 12-02-2010 |
182193000 | Occupant-actuated brake | 3 |
20090120720 | Frictionless descender for abseiling along a rope - A descender comprises a base plate ( | 05-14-2009 |
20100122873 | Multifunctional belay device for a rope - A belay device for a rope, comprising a plate having at least one slot for a loop of the rope to pass through, a retaining element integral to the plate, and a carabiner connected to the retaining element by means of a securing part rendering it captive with respect to the plate. The carabiner is fitted with bidirectional sliding in the securing part to come up against the stop formed by the plate when blocking the rope or to move away from the latter when releasing is performed. | 05-20-2010 |
20110315480 | ASCENDER/DESCENDER APPLIANCE FOR CLIMBING AND DECENDING ON A ROPE - An ascender/descender appliance for ascending and descending on a rope, comprising a body having attachment means to be connected to the user's harness and a clamping device able to be released on load. The clamping device is arranged outside the body and comprises a chain of metal links constituted by a succession of friction elements articulated on one another by connecting rods to form a series of gaps for the rope to pass in zigzag manner. Means are associated with the top link to trigger clamping of the ascender device. | 12-29-2011 |